Pet Care Tips & Articles

Dogs like to jump. When you watch a group of dogs at play you'll see them jump all over one another. However, in the human world, dogs need to learn how to greet humans politely. With consistency and lots of positive reinforcement, your dog's jumping problems can be a thing of the past.

Now, every dog responds to different things. One training method may work wonders with one dog, while it has no effect on another. So below is a list of some techniques to try with your own dog. Remember, positive reinforcement dog training is key - do not punish!

Loving dogs of all breeds live happily with their human families. Unfortunately, Breed-specific legislation, or BSL, place restrictions on "controversial" dog breeds. These can include (but are not limited to) "pit bulls", rottweilers, doberman pinschers, or mixes of these breeds.

People who own such breeds - or are considering adopting one - should take the extra step of researching local pet laws prior to adopting a dog, moving to a new city, or even traveling with their pet.

Dominent dog behavior is not that unusual, but can be a serious problem if not addressed. In the interests of responsible pet ownership - and the safety of other people and pets - it's necessary to first identify dominent dog behavior (or the possibilities of such behavior), and then take steps to deal with it.

Dominant puppy training is usually easier to deal with since the dog is still young. However, this is not an excuse to ignore dominant dog behavior with adult dogs.

A slow, agonizing virus leading to extreme lethargy, madness, and an eventual, but certain death - doesn't sound very appealing, does it? If you do not vaccinate with rabies shots, your dog or cat faces an uncertain future. Rabies is one of the worst viruses that can affect your pet, and with no preventative measures, such as its annual rabies shots, mortality is, unfortunately, assured.