ARTICLES BY KELLY MARSHALL

Deck the halls and load up the stockings for Christmas Don't forget your dog

When you find it is time to add a dog to the family, you have several options There are millions of pets that wind up in shelters across the country each year

Summertime is the one time of year when people leave the comforts of their home and bed to sleep in canvas shelters with little between them and the rocks on the ground Some will sleep in sleeping bags and a few will take along an air up mattress, which makes camping really comfortable

A new puppy is almost as eagerly awaited and anticipated as an infant and puppy proofing your home is just as necessary as child-proofing it for a toddler Welcoming this new family member can be exciting and these adorable little bundles of energy can add a new dimension to a family

Did you just get a new puppy Are you wondering how you are going to train it to be a well-behaved dog when it grows up

If you have a dog, you are probably a dog lover, and being such you naturally want your dog to be healthy A healthy dog is a better behaved dog and brings great joy to your life

If you are a dog lover, it is perfectly natural to think about breeding dogs, especially your favorite breeds In some cases, this can actually be a profitable enterprise with specific breeds fetching several hundred and sometimes thousands of dollars

What if your dog really wants more agility training You may or may not know about the agility training parks that have emerged over the last 20 years or so, but they are indeed a growing trend that is truly catching fire

There are many things that go into what type of health your dog has This is not just dependent on one thing

The day comes when it's so exciting to bring that brand new puppy home You either got them from an animal rescue, dog breeder, pet store, or perhaps he or she was a stray

How can you keep your dog happy Well, there's more to it than just dog biscuits, table scraps, a nice dog house, a ball, and a daily 10 minute walk

Training your dog is an important part of making her into part of your family You don't want a “crazy” dog that's disobedient, mean to strangers and guests, or tears up your house's interior

If you're a dog owner and a true dog lover, it's a horrendous day when your dog dies It's nearly as bad as losing a human being with whom you were very close as a friend or family member

How many of us who are dog owners need to travel with our dogs Perhaps we take them with us when go down the road to the supermarket, or perhaps we find occasions where they will be with us over a long haul for a vacation

Many dogs end up getting carsick when they go on trips This can definitely be a problem and can cause a big mess for you

When you first bring your new puppy home the first thing you are going to need to do is begin training him so that you can have a dog who is well behaved and fits in with your family Too many times people bring home a new puppy and because he is cute they allow him to act in ways that while cute now will later bring havoc into your life

As a dog owner, you are aware that every dog needs some training Dogs have a tendency to display bad behavior

When you get that new puppy the first thing you do is begin teaching him You teach him to sit, stay, and come, you teach him not to chew on your favorite shoes and where to go to the bathroom

Your dog does some serious damage to his or her toys over the course of the time that they have them Dog and cat toys aren't cheap and we try to make them last as long as we can in order to assure that we don't have to buy new ones

Puppies are cute and adorable, even when they are doing things they aren't supposed to This is why so many people end up with a dog that has horrible habits as he gets older

Perhaps you have heard as a child, "You are what you eat" and of course, this has been proven a true statement for people, but did you know it is also true for your dog Have you ever taken a moment to read the ingredients on your dog food bag or can

Who hasn't experienced the frustration of housetraining a dog This is a very common problem that new dog owners experience when they bring home new furry member of the family

If you are going away from home for any period of time then you will need to either kennel your dog or hire a pet sitter Many people prefer to hire a pet sitter because it allows their dog to stay at home and maintain their normal routine, which is much better for the dog

Dogs bark to communicate with other dogs and to express themselves Sometimes, though, they can get a little too expressive

Your dog is much more than a pet in your home They don't sleep outside on cold nights in a dog house or under the porch and you make sure they see the vet regularly so they are healthy