|
Dog Guide For Dog Lovers! |
Guide for all breeds of dogs, health and training information. From Dog Breeds to Picking a Puppy. Everything for the dog fancier's needs!
Working Dogs, Toy Dogs, Herding Dogs, Sporting Dogs, Non Sporting Dogs, Terrier Dogs, Hound Dogs. See All Dog Breeds. Dog Articles.
|
Dogs - 5 Steps To Showing
Excerpt : Five Simple Tips To Get Your Dog Ready For Dog Shows Every truly avid dog owner wishes for the chance to show off his pet at the nearest dog show. It is both a way to validate your pride in owning
Five Simple Tips To Get Your Dog Ready For Dog Shows
Every truly avid dog owner wishes for the chance to show off his
pet at the nearest dog show. It is both a way to validate your
pride in owning your pet and a chance to see other beautiful
dogs in action. For the first timer, however, entering the world
of competitive dog shows can truly be a daunting experience.
Here are five simple tips to get your dog, and yourself, ready
for the
Buy this Art Print at AllPosters.com
Also see :
Allergies in Dogs
Does your dog have allergies? It is interesting how dogs experience many of the health issues that humans do, including allergies.
Dog allergies...read more
Natural Flea Remedies for Dogs
While companies boast the effectiveness of traditional flea
control methods for dogs, some reports indicate that they can be
toxic, and in some...read more
|
limelight:
1) Know The Field - Everybody has to start somewhere and
entering dog shows requires that you know what to expect. Read
literature on dog shows. Go to dog shows as a spectator and see
what goes on. Get a good grasp of the jargon. Knowing the
difference between all-breed dog shows and specialty shows can
help a lot in determining what shows to join and how to get your
pet ready.
2) Know Your Dog - Knowledge of your pet is essential
Buy this Matted Print at AllPosters.com
when
getting ready for a dog show. A little effort in researching
your dog's breed and health history can pay off immensely.
Getting familiar with your dog's quirks, habits and abilities is
also a great way to bond with them and paves the way to a
successful performance in the show ring.
3) Training, Lots of Training - Training for the show, for
yourself and your dog is very important. It is advisable that
you have the help of a trained handler when you're
Buy this Matted Print at AllPosters.com
starting out.
Training dogs also requires conditioning them physically so that
they are in tip-top shape when they participate in the show.
Remember, dog shows are like beauty pageants. A well-trained dog
is both pleasant to look at and be with.
4) A Visit To The Vet - Every dog needs a visit to the vet when
getting ready for a dog show. Having your pet inoculated is a
standard procedure to protect your dog, and other dogs, from
spreading diseases during the
Buy this Art Print at AllPosters.com
show. A check-up on your pet's
physical condition would also help greatly in assuring that your
pride and joy is ready for the show.
5) Ask Questions - Learning is a continual process. Asking
questions from handlers and veterinarians on how you should
treat or handle your dog can open up insights on caring for it.
These five simple tips are just the beginning. Like they say,
experience is the best teacher, but with this advice you're well
on your way
Buy this Photographic Print at AllPosters.com
to getting your dog ready for the show.
About the author:
Jay is the web owner of http://www.dog-training-tips.org Dog Training Tips, a
website that provides information and resources on dog training,
puppy training, and more. You can also visit his website at:
http://www.petmall.us Pet
Mall for pet supplies.
More Dogs Articles
Labradoodles and Goldendoodles, A new breed of dogs.
A fellow blogger was always mentioning "puggles" to me. Then one
day I went for a walk with my 3 dogs and my neighbour and her
dog. She mentioned...
Kids and Dogs Safety Tip Sheet
from David the Dogman
Just this side of Heaven is a place called The Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to...
Buy this Art Print at AllPosters.com
For Dog Lovers Like You and Me
|
sitemap
Partners :
Internet Advertising | Web Advertising | Advertising | Internet Advertising | Advertising
copyright www.knowaboutdogs.com 2006
|
Recently Added Dogs Articles
Handling Dogs Who Eat Their Own Feces
I have a cousin named Leonard who was in the Army during Vietnam. He and his fellow soldiers would often be in the jungle for several days at a...read more
An introduction to Clicker Training for Dogs
Clicker Training for Dogs
What is a 'clicker'?
A clicker is simply a small plastic box, containing a metal
plate which, when pressed,...read more
How to Care for Your Dog's Ear
Regular ear care for your dog Routine ear care is very important to the health of your dog. Perform regular checks and cleaning between visits to...read more
Will My Mother-in-Law's "Too Easy" House Rules Undo My Dog's Training?
Dear Adam: My family and I want to add our thanks-- to all the other thanks you constantly receive. You have produced a book that is SOOO easy to...read more
Dogs and Kids: Happy Together
Dogs and kids, it's a combination that at it's best can be the stuff of childhood dreams. At it's worst, it can be a source of heartache and...read more
Foxtail Grass Dangerous to Dogs
REQUIREMENTS FOR REPRINT: You have permission to publish this article free of charge in your e-zine, newsletter, ebook, print publication or on your...read more
A Brief History Of Seeing Eye Dogs
No one knows when the concept of using assistance animals for the blind first came into being. It is suggested that dogs have been used in such a...read more
Shih Tzu/Dogs/First Aid
Goals of first aid are: Keep your safety in mind at all times. Attend to any severe bleeding that is present. Administer CPR if needed. Immobilize...read more
What You Should Know About Your Dog's Sleeping Habits
It’s important to understand your dog’s sleeping habits and how they influence its behavior, particularly when your dog gets disturbed. You see,...read more
Shopping For Dogs In The Toy Group
The average future dog owner does not own acres of property. They don't have a fenced backyard or thousand of square feet inside their home. They...read more
Some News About Dogs
- Dogs rescued in raid arrive in Charlotte
More than 30 dogs – some apparently with severe medical problems – arrived at a Charlotte shelter Tuesday night after being rescued from an alleged puppy mill in Stokes County.
- With a few rules, dogs and offices can mix well
No one at the Ohio chapter of The Nature Conservancy enjoys going to meetings more than Annie. Once, she was even disciplined for attending a meeting to which she was not invited.
- 'Barbaric' hunting dogs kill cat
A Kircubbin woman has called for the hunting laws in Northern Ireland to be changed after her cat was killed by dogs from the North Down hunt.
- NCBI ROFL: How dogs navigate to catch frisbees.
“Using micro-video cameras attached to the heads of 2 dogs, we examined their optical behavior while catching Frisbees. Our findings reveal that dogs use the same viewer-based navigational heuristics previously found with baseball players (i.e., maintaining the target along a linear optical trajectory, LOT, with optical speed constancy). On trials in which the Frisbee dramatically changed ...
- Proposed law would help civilians adopt ‘dogs of war’
There are new efforts to help military working dogs find homes after they retire.
- Dogs can be a welcome addition to the workplace - provided there are rules
No one at the Ohio chapter of The Nature Conservancy enjoys going to meetings more than Annie. Once, she was even disciplined for attending a meeting to which she was not invited.
- Dogs 're-homed' by owner
RSPCA discovers eight dogs removed from property of man who was allegedly slaughtering dogs for meat.
- Dippity dogs
A Bothell therapist uses a 9-foot-by-6-foot rehabilitation pool to help her canine clients regain mobility and recover from injuries. The therapy pool's for dogs only, because she'd need a chain-mail bathing suit if she tried it out on a cat.
- 4 dogs survive Saturday fire near Benton City
BENTON CITY -- Linda Brown lost her home and virtually all of her possessions Saturday to a fire, bu
- Dogs Are In: PHS takes 5th straight, secures playoffs
What a roll the Plainview Bulldogs are on. It almost makes the New York Giants' recent playoff run look like a walk in the park.
|