How a treat helps in training the dog?
on Dec 31, 2008 in Dog FAQs Food as a treat is a terrific tool to focus on for shy as well as hyperactive pups. Initially, reward the dog with food every second time that he responds to a command. Then offer the treat less frequently, and when the dog starts responding in a rel...

Methods to successful house-training
on Dec 31, 2008 in Dog FAQs 1. Encourage and Praise: When you see the signs of an impending puddle or before he has the chance to squat, ask him in an excited voice, Do you have to go outside? Lead the way, continuing to praise him all the way. Make him feel that he is the most...

What are ticks and how to get rid of them once the dog is affected?
on Dec 30, 2008 in Dog FAQs Ticks are the hardiest and most harmful of the blood-sucking pests. They have eight legs and can be easily seen by the naked eyes. They can transmit several diseases in addition to sucking the blood of dogs. Once a dog is infested with ticks, and if...

What are fleas? How can the dog be treated once it is affected by them?
on Dec 30, 2008 in Dog FAQs Fleas are very small, black, fast moving pests, less than two centimeters long, which feed on the dog’s blood. Fleas can easily jump from one dog to another and multiply at an amazing speed. Fleas hide in the dog’s bedding, carpets, sofas and suc...

Diet given to a dog after pregnancy
on Dec 29, 2008 in Dog FAQs After the arrival of each pup, the mother should be fed nutritious food more rich in proteins, minerals and vitamins. In addition, the mother must be fed cooked wheat porridge along with some milk, at least once a day, for a few weeks. Meat broth and...

Diet given to a dog during pregnancy
on Dec 29, 2008 in Dog FAQs Pregnancy is the most critical stress period in the life of a dog. During the first three weeks, the growth of the pups being comparatively slow, she should get her normal balanced diet. From the fourth week onwards, she will need greater food intake...

Mating habits in dogs (male)
on Dec 26, 2008 in Dog FAQs Once males have reached sexual maturity which can occur from about six months onwards, the male dogs are able to breed at any time throughout the year. The sexual maturity period also varies from dog to dog. The testicles which produce sperms normall...