If the average person’s finger is ½ inch wide, then there should be approximately ¼ inch of space between the end of the prong and the skin of the dog’s neck.
So, why don’t I just say, “1/4 inch of space”? Because it’s easier to judge by sticking your finger beneath the prong than it is to break out your old high school ruler.   more.....

1) Why should I crate train my dog?

Crate Training is the fastest and most humane method of housebreaking dogs. Have you ever seen a dog under a table, chair or bed? The reason is that dogs naturally want to seek shelter, even in a house. If you don't provide it, they will create it themselves in an effort to feel safe and secure. A crate serves as a den for your dog   more.....

Many people are hesitant to get a new puppy out of fear of the housebreaking process. While the puppy housebreaking process can be consuming it doesn’t have to be hard if you follow the tips we have outlined for you below.

Housebreaking your puppy is best started with puppies are six-sixteen weeks in age. When puppies are this young, they tend to go to the bathroom predictably and frequently. The earlier you start the housebreaking process, the happier you will be as a new dog owner!  more.....

So you’re bringing home that cute little puppy from the best breeder after doing all that research, or you found the most adorable “mutt” at the pound, where you were just going to look, you swore. And now you realize that you weren’t as prepared as you thought. Maybe you’re planning in advance for the new bundle of joy. Either way, we’ll give you some valuable tips we’ve learned over the years of bringing home little bundles of terror – I mean joy :)

Learn as much as possible about potty training, and expect none of it to matter, especially when you step in their deposits at 3 a.m. in the pitch black – it WILL happen! more.....

Some folks see pet insurance as another industry scam, but for others the nightmare of being forced to choose euthanasia for the family pet because of lack of money to pay for an operation leads them to take up the insurance option. The odds are very high that your pet will have some need for medical attention during their life and Veterinarians don't come cheap. Viewed in this light the manageable monthly insurance contributions that will guarantee you pet the best medical care if they need it, begin to seem like a good idea.

Depending upon the lifespan of your pet, you can probably expect to pay between $2,000 and $6,000 in premiums.  While this may not require you to pay a significant amount on a monthly basis, the costs can be significant over the span of the pet's natural lifetime.  Since there are many exclusions in policies that are written for animals, you may not be able to realize benefits that would come close to covering the premiums.  more.....

Puppy Training and Behavior

Good Dog Health and Happiness

Who Is Pulling The Leash, You or the Dog?

A Guide To Successful Obedience Training

Canine Informational Reading

How To Stop Your Dog From Digging

How To Build "The Bond " With Your Dog

Why Don't I Understand My Dog?

Flea Control for Cats and Dogs

Jane Goodall Applauds 9/11 Hero Dog's Book -Dr. Jane Goodall calls 9/11 hero dog's book one of the best human/animal relationship stories she knows of. New York, NY (PRWEB) April 26, 2005 -- World-renowned scientist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, United Nations Messenger of Peace, has called Bear: Heart of a Hero - The Story of Ame.

How Healthy Is your Dog? May is Health Awareness Health Month - Dog owners continue to spend more on their pet's health. To celebrate this growing awareness, Pup Life is proud to sponsor Dog Health Awareness month for the second year in a row

Expanding Human to Veterinary Biomechanics Applications - Stephen M. Apatow, Biomechanics Specialist, Director of Research and Development for the Sports Medicine and Science Institute has expanded a specialized program for the elite dancer in Classical Ballet Training into Olympic Development Programs and at the request of the medical community, orthopedic applications that include entrapment neuropathies, scoliosis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, fibromyalgia, friedreich ataxia, multiple sclerosis and veterinary cases (canine, equine).

Animal Planet Features PetaPotty As The Newest Way For Your Pet To Deal With His Or Her Potty Issues - Animal Planet will be airing the annual fundraiser, Nuts for Mutts, on June 25,2005, during which the PetaPotty will be featured as one of the newest ways to deal with your pet's potty issues.

Long-Awaited Relief for The Owners of Aggressive Dogs - Groundbreaking techniques for calming aggressive and reactive dogs, available through the just released title, Click to Calm: Healing the Aggressive Dog, offer hope to the millions of pet owners who struggle with their dogs’ embarrassing and even dangerous behavior.

The Anxiety Wrap Can Help Your Dog End Thunderstorm Fear - Three Easy Tips Can Be Use To Lession Storm Anxiety - Thunderstorm season is approaching across much of the United States which means months of agony and distress to thousands of dogs that suffer from thunderstorm fear. The makers of The Anxiety Wrap suggest following several training tips in conjunction with using their newly patented product (U.S. Patent No. 6,820,574) to ease or eliminate this fear.

Clicker Puppy DVD Creators Nominated for Dog Training Excellence Award - The creators of the popular Clicker Puppy DVD have been nominated by the International Positive Dog Training Association to receive the Training Excellence Award for 2005. This Clicker Puppy DVD demonstrates clicker training with puppies. This DVD is unique in that all the training is happening on camera with no rehearsal and the training is done by children. The award banquet will be held at The Walper Terrace Hotel in Kitchener ON on Saturday October 29, 2005. The IPDTA has also endorsed the Doggone Crazy! board game also produced by Doggone Crazy!.

New Austrailian Website For Advanced Dog Behavioral Solutions -  Better Dogs Australia is pleased to announce the launch of their website, www.betterdogs.com.au, offering advanced dog behavioral solutions for the Australian marketplace.