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Got A Sick Dog? How To Check Your Dog’s Vital Signs: Gums, Pulse & Temperature

This video shows how to check your dog's vital signs -- gum color, temperature, and heartbeat -- in order to determine whether you have a sick dog on your hands or not. Did you know that you may be able to get a vet's diagnosis over the phone?

5 Ways To Prevent Dog Sunburn: Dog Sunscreen, Dog Sunsuits, Doggles & More

Yes, dog sunscreen is a must -- because dogs get sunburns too! Also important: dog sunsuits, limiting your dog's time out in the sun, how short you cut your dog's fur, and doggie eyewear like goggles: Doggles.

How & Why To Socialize Your Dog – It Might Be The Most Important Thing You Do!

A well-socialized dog will be much more relaxed in the world and less likely to have unwanted behaviors. Socializing your dog -- as a puppy -- is definitely a win-win for both you and your dog!

What It’s Like Living With An Old Blind And Deaf Dog

Our aging dog is still in reasonably good health and not suffering from many aches and pains, but his navigational skills have been reduced to what he can smell. With doggie cataracts and acute hearing loss that has eliminated most of our ability to communicate with him, he still seems to get around the house with little trouble.

Allergic Dogs: 10 Signs That Your Dog Has Allergies

Dogs are just as likely to suffer from allergies as people are. A dog's immune system reacts much like a human's immune system does. Here's what to look for to help you determine if your dog is suffering from allergies or not. If so, you'll want to get your dog to the vet immediately.

Top 4 Allergies In Dogs: Treatments & Symptoms

Dogs can have allergies just like a person can. In fact, many dogs have many of the exact same allergies as people do. Here's what to look for and how to treat dog food allergies, dog skin allergies, dog flea allergies, and dog inhalant allergies.

Teach Your Dog To Play Peek-A-Boo… Or Be ‘Shy’ On Command

We actually call it 'being shy' but you would probably impress your friends better if you called it playing 'peek-a-boo' or something cute. This dog trick simply involves rewarding your dog for putting his paw on his nose. Here's how we taught our dog to play peek-a-boo on command.

Do NOT Bring A New Dog Home Until You Watch These 3 Cesar Millan DVDs!

These 3 videos contain information that is helpful for new dog owners as well as lifelong dog owners -- like myself. I learned so much from these DVDs... and I've had dogs all my life! I predict these Cesar Millan DVDs will be a lifesaver for lots of dog owners -- especially those who have reached their peak level of frustration and don't know where else to turn.

Dog Commands: How To Teach Your Dog To Stay

Stay is one of the most important commands you will ever teach your dog. Here's how to teach your dog to stay.

Who’s The Boss In Your House?… Understanding The Dog Pack Hierarchy

Who is really the boss in your home... You, or your dog? If you've got more than one dog, which one is the top dog? You need to know this...

Heeling & Walking Tips: How To Teach Your Dog To Heel

My dogs were as confused by 'Heel' as I was. I certainly wasn't teaching them very well. Here's how I incorporated some things from Loose Leash Walking and added my own modifications to get my dogs to understand the concept of 'Heel'. Finally... dog walks are enjoyable again!

Dog Training 101: Eye Contact Is A Must! (…Especially When Teaching Your Dog To Recognize His Name)

With eye contact, all things are possible! Once you've trained your dog to stare at you adoringly whenever you call his name, then ALL forms of training will become much easier. Here's how I taught my dogs to look at me on command...