Where Should I Get My Dog and Should I Adopt a Stray or Get a Purebred?

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Where Should I Get My Dog and Should I Adopt a Stray or Get a Purebred?

By admin on Friday, March 11th, 2011 | No Comments

This is perhaps the most commonly asked question among people considering a dog and is certainly a valid one. There are two very different answers that people will find, and the opinion of most people answering this question is usually very black and white. The truth is that there are positive and negative sides to [...]

What Do I Need to Do Before My New Dog Comes Home?

By admin on Thursday, March 10th, 2011 | No Comments

Preparing to bring your new companion home should be a time for excitement and fun, but it is also a time to establish rules. Taking the entire family to choose a collar, a leash, dishes, and other pet items can be thrilling and can be an excellent bonding experience for everyone. What is important is [...]

Should I Consider A Rescue Dog?

By admin on Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 | No Comments

Rescue shelters work a bit differently than humane societies and typical animal shelters. Rescue organizations often save animals from homes where they are beaten, starved, or at risk of death due to neglect or violence from owners. Choosing a dog from a rescue shelter is a very noble act and can provide you with a [...]

How Do I Bring My New Dog Around My Other Dogs or My Kids?

By admin on Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 | No Comments

Bringing home a new family pet is a time for excitement, but it is also a time for a bit of caution. If you live alone and have no other pets, your dog will likely be able to just come in and explore the area, but if you have cats, dogs, or small children, your [...]

Are There Bad Dog Breeds?

By admin on Monday, March 7th, 2011 | No Comments

While it is the gut reaction of most dog lovers to say that there are no bad dogs, only bad owners, there are certainly breeds of dog that should likely not be considered by people with small children. Singling out particular breeds is difficult, but certainly dogs with domineering personalities such as Rottweilers and bulldogs [...]

Getting a New Dog

By admin on Friday, February 18th, 2011 | No Comments

Getting a new dog can be thrilling. Going to the shelter or breeder to pick out a puppy or an adult dog gives your family the feeling that they are choosing a new friend and the reward for adopting a dog of any kind is always great. With that in mind, however, first time and [...]

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