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By Dog Breeds Specialist, January 27, 2012 1:56 am

Brad Carlson
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Dog agility trials are becoming more and more popular the world over. They began in England, as so many good things, do, but “agility fever” quickly spread all over the globe. Now there are clubs and events everywhere that there are dogs.
Some clubs include the Kennel Club (in the U.K.), the United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA), the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Agility Association of Canada (AAC). However, you need not be affiliated with or even live near a club or training facility to enjoy the sport of dog agility
Dogs are intelligent creatures, and they love a challenge. As the aforementioned kennel clubs are well aware, every breed has its own strengths and assets, both physically and intellectually. It’s great fun to explore what your dog can do, and even train for competitions!
Even if you train your dog on your own dog agility course, and don’t wish to be affiliated with any groups, it’s still a good idea to stay in touch with them via phone or e-mail to stay aware of any events that may be happening in your area. Dog owners are a great group of people, and love to share advice and success stories. Dog agility events are also a great way to get outside and meet and greet other great pets.
Agility competition for dogs became popular all over the world in the 1980s, and agility enthusiasts have been looking for top-notch dog training equipment that is better looking and more durable than home-made obstacles, while still being affordable. This high-energy form of competition and fun is something that can bring people and dogs together in a spirit of excellence, and we interact with our customers accordingly.
Some of the dog training obstacles include A-frames, dogwalks, weave poles, mini contact equipment, contact trainer, jumps (single, double, and triple), chutes, barrels, and teeters. Everything you need to set up a competition course should be easily ordered and quickly assembled.
Your dog training equipment should be durable enough to withstand practice session after practice session with no risk of injury to you or your dog. Equipment should be made out of durable, well-sealed materials that are weatherproof and built to last. Safety and visual appeal are what matter in dog training equipment.

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By Dog Breeds Specialist, January 26, 2012 7:25 pm

The Perfect Match: A Dog Buyer's Guide (Howell reference books)

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This book is a must for anyone considering a canine addition to the family. Nearly 150 breeds are presented with a full photo for each and a complete checklist including personality and physical characteristics, as well as both possitive and negative attributes. Never before has there been such depth of truth and authority collected in one comprehensive volume.

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Small Dog Breeds

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The pocket-sized pooch makes an ideal household companion, especially for apartment dwellers or others who must keep a pet that will adapt to a confined space. However, author Dan Rice stresses that different small breeds have different personalities—a fact that should be kept in mind when prospective owners are first acquiring their canine pet. If the animal's and owner's lifestyles fail to match, trouble will follow. Described in this book are more than 50 small breeds, with information on their personalities, hereditary traits, nutritional needs, potential health problems, and more. Bichon Frise, Chihuahua, Jack Russell Terrier, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu, Toy Poodle, and many others are discussed in detail. Web addresses of breeders' clubs are also provided as sources of additional information. Appealing full-color photos throughout.

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Dennis Conner
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Ensuring that you select the right saddle for your horse is vital. It not only affects the position in which the rider will sit, and therefore can be beneficial in preventing back ache or muscle pain, but it also affects the horse. No responsible horse owner would want their steed to be in discomfort and pain and so choosing the best saddle is very important. There are companies available who will measure your horse and recommend the saddles that they think are most appropriate but as with most things this service costs money. I highly recommend this service as it ensures that you will not be causing any distress to your horse when you ride it.
Once the correct saddle has been purchased it is important to remember that positioning the saddle on the horse’s back is also vital in ensuring your horse is comfortable when ridden. There are three main muscles in the horse’s back which can be affected by the use of a badly positioned saddle. It is important to familiarize yourself with these and their locations before attempting to position the saddle on your horse. This will give you an idea of where the saddle needs to sit in order to be most comfortable for the horse.
In addition to the muscles which can be affected by the saddle you must remember that the saddle is positioned on the horse’s back and so this can have an effect on the spine and its vertebrae. Remembering this should remind you of how important this lesson is and that you cannot afford to take risks with your horse if you want it to lead a long and painless life.
Firstly, place the saddle on the horse’s back, forward of the wither. Once you have done this, slide it back along the back of the horse until it cannot comfortably go any further. This will vary dependent on the shape of the individual horse but the lowest point of the saddle should correspond to the lowest point of the horse’s back. If the saddle is in the correct position, the saddle tree will not be pressing on the scapula (the shoulder of the horse) but will rest in the natural grooves behind them. The most common mistake is to position the saddle too far forward and this then causes the saddle to press on the muscles in the scapula causing pain, impeding movement and creating the possibility of saddle sores.
Once you have learned how to position the saddle you will find it comes naturally after a time. It is worth taking the time to do it properly though if you wish to remain the owner of a healthy, happy horse.

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By Dog Breeds Specialist, January 25, 2012 3:44 am

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Dog heartworm is a common disease among canines in the United States. Discovered in 1856, the worms mainly live in your dog’s heart and major blood vessels.
The worms, especially on worst cases, seriously impair the heart’s operations. Worse, they could also clog your dog’s blood vessels. These infections result to body weight losses, chronic cough, dropsy, breath shortness, chronic heart failure, vision disturbances, and ultimately, death.
Since the symptoms of heartworm disease vary among dogs, it would be best that a veterinarian check your dog to evaluate a final analysis. Most dogs show visible symptoms only when the disease has reached the point where it would be almost improbable to be cured by treatment. To help you see early symptoms and to hopefully save your dog, look out for these signs:
- Dogs that have been quite active usually tend to be tired easily.
- Dogs that would have been otherwise healthy usually gasp for breath.
- Coughing of your dog has suddenly become a common occurrence.
- Dogs bred for hunting could no longer keep up with rapid chases and usually fall from exhaustion.
- In some rare instances, the dog experiences convulsions, jaundice, and problems in the vision.
- Before it dies, the dog experiences emaciation. often precedes death.
Who gets infected by the heartworm infection?
Previously, it was thought that only dogs that were long-haired were more resistant to heartworms because of the high difficulty of mosquitoes (which bring the worms) to penetrate through the dogs’ hair. Since then, it has been proven that this was not true. Mosquitoes even have a hard time penetrating through short-haired dogs. Actually, mosquitoes feed on the abdominal region of the dog. That is why both long-haired and short-haired dogs are susceptible to an infection, since both types have little hair on this region. Some mosquitoes also feed on the muzzle area or the ears where the dog’s hair is quite matted down.
Can heartworm infection be treated?
Heartworm infection can be treated through chemical therapy if diagnosed early. Most of the chemical treatments kill the worms over some period of time. Killing all the worms in one swoop is no better: If all the heartworms were killed in just one treatment, the dead bodies would deposit in the lungs and kill the dog.
Remember also that the chemicals used in treating the worms are also as dangerous to your dog as the worms. That is why treating the disease using chemical therapy should be used with utmost care and should be handled by a veterinarian.
There also cases when surgery is needed. In most cases, this could be a feasible option. Consult with the veterinarian if surgical correction or any other method that can cure the infection.
There are also drugs that cold prevent your dog from getting heartworms. These drugs attack the parasite in its early stages and stop the worms from being full-blown adults later. This doesn’t mean that your dog would be free from infection. This only means that dogs can still get infected during the season of mosquitoes and yet remain unscathed of heartworms.
Preventative medication using drugs, on the other hand, can cause serious complications if your dog has already heartworm infections in a higher level. That is why the use of drugs should be under the supervision of veterinarians. Taking drugs are also combined with regular blood texts. This has shown to be quite effective in saving many dogs with heartworm infection.
In order for your dog to avoid heartworm infection, protect your pet from mosquito bites especially if there is a high mosquito population in your area or if it is mosquito season. You might want to screen the sleeping quarters of your dogs to avoid repeated bites. Repellent sprays can also be used, but these only have limited effects.
You might also want to consult your vet fro preventive medication. In addition, you might want regular blood tests on your dog to assess early symptoms of infection. This is quite tricky, especially that the symptoms of heartworm infection could not be seen immediately.
In short, your pet dog which looked healthy may be having early symptoms of heartworm infection. It would be best that you checked. There’s nothing wrong in doing that, especially if that is for your pet dog.

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By Dog Breeds Specialist, January 24, 2012 4:42 am

Samantha Abbott
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Dog training begins with the basic commands. Sit and release are very important and should be taught to every dog. These basic commands will provide the foundation for your dog’s obedience training. They are essential for your dog to learn in order for him to be a good citizen.
Hold a treat or toy in front of your dog’s nose, just out of his reach. If your treat is food, make sure it is very small pea-sized pieces of food. Slowly move the treat above and behind your dog’s head, luring him into a sit position. Say your dog’s name, then give the command, “Sit.” At the exact second your dog sits, praise him by saying the word “good.”
To let your dog up from sitting, give him a release command such as “free” or “break.” Do not use the word OK as your release command as this is used too commonly during normal speech.
Your dog will most likely not sit the first try, but will make movement toward the sitting position. Praise him for any movement that gets him toward the sitting position. Be careful not to hold the treat or toy too high or your dog will lift his feet off the ground.
Repeat these steps throughout your training session, which should last between five and ten minutes. Your dog will not only begin to associate the verbal “sit” command with sitting, but will start associating your hand signal too.
As your dog learns, start giving the sit voice and hand commands before you use the treat. Once your dog begins to sit on command, stop using the treat and simply reinforce with praise when your dog sits. Gradually increase the time from initiating the sit and giving your dog the release command.
Within a week, your dog should sit when you tell him to. You and your dog will build on what you learn this week with more complex commands.

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By Dog Breeds Specialist, January 23, 2012 11:44 pm

Dogs: 101 Adorable Breeds

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Psychologists call it 'unconditional positive regard,' which means your dog loves you no matter what sort of a day you're having, how rotten you've been to the people at work, [or] how stressed you've been." --MSN.comPhotographer and author Rachael Hale profiles 101 of the most lovable dog breeds, from Australian terrier to Yorkshire terrier.Rachael Hale's luminous photography captures the essence of 101 of the most revered dog breeds as she pairs her captivating images with descriptions on each breed's origin, temperament, and physical characteristics. Dogs is the perfect gift for the 44.8 percent of households in the United States who have a canine companion and receive the medical benefits that pampering a pooch provides, namely the reduction of blood pressure by 10 percent and the release of feel-good hormones like serotonin.Hale's lens perfectly reflects the spirit of America's most popular breeds-including the golden retriever, Labrador, and cocker spaniel-along with new "designer" breeds such as the cockapoo and the Labradoodle.

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Dog Breeding Tips - A Beginner's Guide For Success

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If you are intrested in breeding dogs for profit or just as a hobby then this book is for you. It contains some very good information that will prove useful to not only beginners but the more experienced breeders as well. The dog breeding information in this book should help you succeed. This book will easily pay for itself so go ahead and buy it today

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Dog Breeds Pictures: Over 100 Breeds Including Chihuahua, Pug, Bulldog, German Shepherd, Maltese, Beagle, Rottweiler, Dachshund, Golden Retriever, Pomeranian, Doberman Pinscher, Terrier and Boxer.

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High quality, full page color pictures of over 100 dog breeds including: Afghan Hound, Airedale Terrier, Akita Inu, Alaskan Malamute, American Bulldog, American Cocker Spaniel, American Eskimo Dog, American Pit Bull Terrier, Anatolian Shepherd, Argentine Dogo, Australian Shepherd, Beagle, Bearded Collie, Beauceron, Belgian Shepherd, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Collie, Border Terrier, Borzoi, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Braque d'Auvergne, Briard, Brittany, Brussels Griffon, Bull Terrier, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso, Catalan Sheepdog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua, Chinese Crested Dog, Chow Chow, Dachshund, Dalmatian, Doberman Pinscher, Dogue de Bordeaux, English Cocker Spaniel, English Foxhound, English Springer Spaniel, Entlebucher Mountain Dog, Eurasier, Finnish Spitz, French Bulldog, Galgo Español, German Shepherd, German Shorthaired Pointer, Giant Schnauzer, Golden Retriever, Great Dane, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Greyhound, Havanese, Hovawart, Irish Setter, Jack Russell Terrier, Japanese Bandog Tosa Inu, Japanese Chin, Keeshond, Kooikerhondje, Labrador, Leonberger, Lhasa Apso, Löwchen, Maltese, Manchester Terrier, Miniature Pinscher, Newfoundland Dog, Nova Scotia Toller, Old English Sheepdog, Papillon, Parson Russell Terrier, Pekingese, Peruvian Hairless Dog, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Pomeranian, Poodle, Pug, Pyrenean Shepherd, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rottweiler, Rough Collie, Saarlooswolfhond, Saint Bernard, Samoyed, Schipperke, Scottish Terrier, Shar Pei, Shetland Sheepdog, Shih Tzu, Small Munsterlander, Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, Spanish Water Dog, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tibetan Mastiff, Tibetan Spaniel, Tibetan Terrier, Toy Fox Terrier, Vizsla, Water Spaniel, Weimaraner, Welsh Corgi, West Highland White Terrier, Whippet, White English Bulldog and Yorkshire Terrier.

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The Mixed-Breed Dog (Terra-Nova)

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The most comprehensive book available on this subject, The Mixed-Breed Dog covers all aspects of choosing and living with any mixed-breed dog, from behavioral traits of rescues to identifying a dog's breed mix based on temperament and physical characteristics.

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• Part of the new tfh dog breed specific terra nova series.

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