I love dogs and always view them with respect and friendliness. But there are some ground rules. You must never let any doubt remain in the dogs mind as to who is master. A dog who is unsure of who is master is likely to push you around and take advantage of your weakness. ....

Okay, youre seriously thinking about buying a Neapolitan Mastiff , but before you do, you might want to take some of the following points into consideration to make sure you get the one that is the most suitable for you. After all, its a big decision, and the better informed you are, the easier the ....

I'm going to share a secret with you. Most of us would have at some point or the other, encountered a small dog on a leash that growls ferociously at us as we walk by. It will strain the chain, and make as if it was wishing it were free.

My personal experience shows that this is just a display of ....

Dog owners know that they love to dig. If you don't have a carefully tended garden, you may enjoy watching her do this, but for some people, digging can really ruin their lawns.

To control this, try cordoning off an area for your dog where you can leave her when you go out. ....

Dogs need to know that you're taking them for a walk. Not the other way around. The best way is to wrap the leash around your arm two or three times, and walk at a constant pace.

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Earlier this week, I tackled the topic of anti-barking dog collars; what they are; and how effective they are. I would like to continue with the topic a bit. ....

All dogs bark. Is that true? Well no. Not all dogs bark, but most do. Owners of a Basenji, an Alaskan Malamute, and an Afghan Hound can take it easy and enjoy the silence around them. However there are dogs that are typically big barkers and these include the Jack Russell, Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese, ....

Just because you live in a small home or apartment doesnt mean you cant have a dog. There are a lot of small toy and companion breeds that can make excellent pets for people with small flats or homes. However, you should remember that even small dogs like variety and exercise, so be prepared to take your small dog for walks. ....

You must have noticed that sometimes your dog flinches away when you hug him. Sometimes, no matter how wide your welcoming arms are, or how coaxing your voice is, your dog will not come when called. The problem may not be due to bad breeding, lack of consistency, or lack of training time. You may simply be sending your dog the wrong body language ....

What is a BARF diet???? With its rather descriptive name, it conjures up interesting images. All is not what it seems! Euro Puppy has looked into what is becoming so popular today: the BARF diet The word BARF is an acronym for Biologically Appropriate Raw Food . Every living animal on earth requires a natural and healthy, biologically appropriate diet. ....