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Does Your Dog Need Day Boarding?
Welcoming a dog into your family can enhance your life in many ways. Caring for your new furry friend can also create some unique challenges that you will need to address in order to ensure your pet is safe and happy at all times. New owners who work long hours during the week may be wondering if leaving their pet home alone is acceptable. Many dogs do well when left to their own devices, but some require more hands-on care to prevent destructive behaviors.
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Food Tips For Senior Dogs
As your dog gets older, it's natural to become more concerned about their health and dietary needs. Senior dogs have much different dietary needs than a younger pup. Weight issues, problem absorbing nutrients, and problems eating can all affect your older dog. The following tips can help you meet these dietary challenges so your best friend stays healthy. Keep on top of dental health Issues with tooth decay can affect your dog's eating habits.
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You Can Teach An Old Dog New Tricks: Why Your Dog Needs Obedience Training
If you haven't enrolled your dog in obedience training yet, now's a good time to add that to your to-do list. You might not think that your dog needs obedience training, but that might not necessarily be true. Obedience training is actually something that all dogs should go through at least once in their lives. Here are just four of the reasons why your dog should be enrolled in obedience training.
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At-Home Skunk Treatments For Your Furry Pal
Dogs are naturally curious animals, sniffing everything and everyone, including other animals. They don't know that the cat they are sniffing has huge claws, or the possum they are trying to sniff can tear it to shreds if it wants, or that black and white animal with a long tail will lift that tail and spray him as a defense mechanism - dogs just don't know these things. You'll know it though if your dog is sprayed by a skunk.
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How a Boarding Center Can Calm an Aggressive Anti-Social Dog
Dogs are social creatures that love spending time with other people and even other dogs. Unfortunately some dogs suffer from an inability to mingle with others of their species. Many dog owners think this is a hopeless situation, but thankfully, dog boarding can break this habit in both young and older dogs. Aggressive Dogs May Lack Dog Socialization The main reason that dogs are aggressive towards other dogs is a lack of socialization.
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Tips For Boarding Puppies
Going out of town or on vacation can be made more difficult if you have a puppy at home. Compared to older dogs, puppies are more likely to become destructive, suffer anxiety, or get bored when left alone for long hours. A pet sitter in the home isn't always a good option. Instead, you may want to consider boarding for your younger pup. The following guide can help you board a puppy successfully.
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Proper Dog Training Service Available For Your Dog
All dogs can benefit from being trained. Dogs are pack animals and respond best when they recognize their pack leader and know what actions they can use in any situation. Also, all dogs come from different backgrounds and have had different experiences prior to becoming part of your family. Too much or too little freedom can be compensated for with basic obedience and socialization skills. If you have a dog, you can train them for your specific needs and situation.
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4 Tips When Boarding Your Dog
Boarding your dog is definitely helpful when you and your family are going on vacation. While you are away, your dog will be able to socialize with other dogs, receive human attention, be well fed, and receive the daily exercise that they need. This can definitely help put your mind at ease while you are away with your family. Here are four tips to consider when it comes time to board your dog at a pet boarding facility:
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Needs That May Make Your Pet Better Suited For A Private Sitter Rather Than A Kennel
If you have a pet dog and have never used a kennel or private pet sitting service, you may be wondering which type of service is best for your pooch. Kennel operations generally have more space, but they will likely have other pets at their location. The following information will help you to identify certain circumstances that may make a private sitter a better option than a large facility. Sensitive to Noise
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Treating And Preventing Matted Fur In Cats
Cats can sometimes be victims of having matted fur. Though all breeds can have matted fur, long-haired cats are the most susceptible. The mats can be large or small and are more common in sick or older cats who can't efficiently groom themselves. Here are some of the causes and solutions to dealing with matted fur in your cat: What causes matted fur in cats? Normally, cats shed their fur coats with the season.
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