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HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU BATH YOUR DOG?Splish splash, does your dog need a bath? Most humans shower once a day, but how often should you wash your dog? We’ll get down and dirty with the facts on how to keep your furry friend looking fresh and clean to ensure a happy, healthy pup.
Bathing your dog isn’t just good for their hygiene, it’s also an excellent chance to check for unusual scratches, bumps, fleas and other abnormalities. |
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CRATE TRAINING? IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?
Crate training takes advantage of your dog's natural instincts as a den animal. A wild dog's den is their home- a place to sleep, hide from danger and raise a family. The crate becomes your dog's den, where they can find comfort and solitude while you know they're safe and secure.
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PLEASE SPAY/NEUTER YOUR DOGGIE!
When you get your female dog "FIXED" it is spaying and for your male dog it is neutering. Spaying helps prevent uterine infections and breast tumors, which are malignant or cancerous in about 50 percent of dogs and 90 percent of cats. Spaying your pet before her first heat offers the best protection from these diseases. Neutering your male companion prevents testicular cancer and some prostate problems.
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HEATHY DOG, HAPPY DOG...
Keeping your dog on a nutritious diet not only helps to keep your dog at a healthy weight, but may also reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. Feeding your dog a brand of pet food that is natural and high in vitamins and nutrients play a large part in maintaining your dog's overall health.
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DO YOU KNOW HOW TO GREET A DOG?
“My dog is great with people most of the time but sometime when strangers rush up to him when we’re on our walks, he backs off and growls. The behavior seems to be getting worse. Why does he do this?”
The problem here is that people don’t know how to politely greet your dog. All would be well if humans heeded the two golden rules... |
