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Dog Houses 101: How To Choose The Best Dog House… Or Build Your Own

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Early man realized that a partnership of sorts with dogs would be beneficial to both the human and canine species. Companionship, hunting, and even guard duties made dogs an important part of day-to-day living. The same is true today. To that end, your dog requires a proper shelter -- a simple, yet practical retreat that will protect him from the elements. If your dog primarily resides outdoors, then without a doubt, a dog house is a must. If yours is an indoor dog, then a dog house … [Read more...]

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How I Made A Dog Crate Table From An Old Piece Of Furniture

Since my new house is so small, I wanted every little spot to look good and have usable space.   The plastic dog kennel I had just did not fit in.  So I went on the hunt for something nicer.   I knew there were furniture type kennels (like these dog crate tables), but I did not realize how expensive they were!   With that, I started looking at my own pieces of furniture to see what I could modify to make my own dog crate table.   Here's how I built a dog crate table … [Read more...]

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How To Prepare For Your New Puppy Dog’s First Days At Home

Are you thinking of getting a new puppy?  Not exactly sure how to prepare for the new puppy?  Or maybe you're unsure what to do now that your new puppy is already home?  Well, there some items that will be helpful in getting your dog accustomed to his new home.  They are:  Crate - for housebreaking and for puppy to sleep in at night Puppy Pen - used outside to get your puppy used to going potty outside Leash & Collar - so you have a way to keep tabs … [Read more...]

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VIDEO: 4 Simple Steps When Crate Training Your Dog

Using a crate from the first days that you bring your new puppy home will go a long way toward raising a well-mannered, self-confident dog. A crate will also help to keep your puppy safe and out of trouble.  Not to mention the fact that crates are also useful when your trying to housebreak your dog.  The fact is, dogs actually like small enclosed places.  They make a dog feel safe.  And dogs like to know their boundaries (so to speak).  If you use a crate, then … [Read more...]

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Treat Me Tuesday: Win a FREE Overnight Stay at PetSmart’s PetsHotel!

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Summer is knocking at the door and everyone knows that means it's time to drag out the luggage and go on vacation! But what do you do with your beloved dog while you travel? I don't know about you, but I'm as picky about where I board my dogs as I am with the hotel I stay at. Well it seems like PetSmart has you covered. I don't know that you could get much better accommodations for your beloved Sophie, Fido, or Wolfgang than PetSmart's PetsHotel! ...and just to prove it, we are … [Read more...]

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Kennel Cough Treatment, Prevention And Symptoms

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Kennel cough is a nasty lung infection caused by the bacteria Bordetella Bronchiseptica. This bacteria is found in the throat, upper airways and nose in dogs. Strangely enough, just because the bacteria is present does not always mean a dog will get the condition known as kennel cough. The bacteria will only lead to kennel cough in situations where the dog is stressed, or when the bacteria is combined with other bacteria -- such as parainfluenza virus, canine adenovirus, or … [Read more...]

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Reader Question: How Do You Stop A Dog From Peeing On The Carpet?

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A visitor to this site recently emailed me this question: I have rescued a puppy and she is a spoiled rotten brat, and she won't quit peeing on my carpet. What can I do? I've tried kenneling her and she gets out everytime. Thank you. -- Linda T. Here are my recommendations... First, I would ask how she "gets out every time" you kennel her. With a proper lock on the kennel door, this shouldn't be an issue. Are you using a homemade kennel, by chance? Either way, that's your first step... … [Read more...]

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How To Survive The Ups & Downs Of Kennel-Training

If you decide to kennel train an adult dog (that's never before been trained to stay in a kennel or crate), you will certainly have to live through your own series of mini-crises like we did. Only yours will be based on your dog's own personality and overall adaptability. Every situation is different. Here's how we survived the whole crate-training ordeal with Destin (pictured here on the right). Our other dog, Tenor (on left), was crate-trained from Day One, so it was never an issue for … [Read more...]

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Dogs & Fireworks: 4th of July Tips For Dog Owners

A dog's hearing is 10 times more sensitive than a human's, so the fireworks are likely to cause your dog some anxiety, stress and fear. Here's what you can do in the hours leading up to the fireworks. Plus, what to do if you notice your dog is overly stressed by the loud noises and bright lights.  … [Read more...]

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Dog Crate Mishaps… It Wasn’t As Easy As We Thought!

Have you ever tried to crate train an adult dog? For us, at first it was easy. THEN, all heck broke lose. See how we turned our rebellious 3-year-old Black Lab/Golden Retriever mix from a crate-hating dog into a peaceful and happy crate-loving dog once and for all. What follows are some tips from someone who's been there, done that. Here's how to crate train a difficult dog and get them to actually enjoy spending time inside the dog kennel!   … [Read more...]

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