Author: Daniel
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Entropion in Dogs — Know the Signs and How to Treat It
[nextpage] Entropion is a disorder that causes the eyelids to roll inward toward the eye. It can affect the upper eyelid, lower eyelid or both eyelids. One or both eyes can be affected. The abnormal position of the eyelid causes the hair or eyelashes to rub against the eye itself. This is extremely uncomfortable for…
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How to get the best one? The Different Types of German Shepherds
Choosing a favorable German Shepherd from the various types Domestic pets like dogs serve different purposes, many homes have dogs, but the question is “do you plan well before getting a dog?” Planning is the key in getting a good German shepherd dog that can be very useful to you. It is essential to carry…
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Tips to Train Your German Shepherd Dog – Dog Obedience Training
[nextpage]Dog obedience training can be a daunting task but with a German shepherd dog, it is a fun and rewarding experience. The German shepherd is a very intelligent breed which makes them easy to train. The German shepherd is eager to learn new things and thrives when kept active and given a job or a…
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Calm Owner, Calm Dog – 4 Tips to Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Emotions are contagious. Good ones and bad ones are both transmitted to your dog or puppy. Dogs and puppies read signals from our body language that either calm them or increase their stress and anxiety. If you react with worry or fear when your dog or pup is stressed or anxious, it is likely to…
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8 Fun German Shepherd Facts
The German Shepherd Dog (GSD) became an official breed in 1899 due to the vision of its creator, Captain Max Von Stephanitz’. The GSD is also known as the Alsatian and Deutscher Schäferhund, which is the German Shepherd translation for the German Shepherd Dog. The German Shepherd is one of the most recognized breeds of…
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LOOK !! German Shepherd Dog Terms
The titles on this page are used by German shepherd dog clubs and show ring organizations to assign categories to the German shepherd and to reward German shepherd owners, breeders, and their dogs. Working Titles AD: Aus Dauerprufing – Endurance Test BH: Basic Companion Dog – Traffic Sureness B or BH Begleithunde: The preliminary and…
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Dangers !! Commercial Dog Food
Your dog is your best friend. Don’t you want your best friend to eat food that is healthy? Despite some enthusiastic advertisements on television and the web, many commercial brands of dog food are not only not healthy but can be dangerous. A typical dog food commercial may show a gravy-soaked slice of beef or…
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Foxtails: What Every Dog Owner Needs to Know
Foxtails are a pretty common sight along the road or in fields when you are out walking your dog. The big question is whether or not you know what they really are. Foxtails are essentially nothing more than clusters of seeds that adhere themselves to the stalks of long grass. The clusters have sharp points…
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How to Cure Itchy and Irritated Dog Paws
If your dog is constantly licking and chewing their feet they’re telling you that their paws are irritated. Let’s talk about simple home remedies to provide your dog with some much-needed relief. Foot soaks for your dog are a great way to disinfect your dog’s paws. Foot soaks are beneficial for dogs that have itchy…
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15 lovely reasons why German Shepherds make the best pets
[nextpage] German Shepherds have a long standing history as guard dogs, trained to serve, protect and intimidate. They’ve been cast in action films and awarded medals of honor so is it really any wonder why we would want one for ourselves? If you’re left unconvinced about the range of benefits that come with adopting a…