Archive for the ‘Miscellaneous dog comments’ category

Breeders of hunting dogs are seldom in the breeding business for money. More likely, they are interested in the dogs and that is how they got involved in breeding.  Most hunting dogs are purebred, though they have many certain needs that must be met that are not inherent to breeding other dogs. Many overlook the [...]

You know that your dog is an outstanding companion but are you aware that because of an excellent scenting ability your pet can be an efficient detector too? Dogs are noted to have heightened senses but the sense of smell is considered to be the most sensitive. This sense coupled with the excellent hearing ability [...]

Deciding to neuter the dog or not is a difficult decision for a dog owner. Dog owners have varied reasons for neutering the dog but the most common reason is to reduce the population of unwanted and homeless dogs. A dog owner with no plans of breeding would make sure that the pet is neutered [...]

Why are dogs burying bones

February 10th, 2011

Dogs bark, dogs chew and dogs bury bones. In movies, in cartoons and in children’s books dogs are always depicted as bone-burying animals. Dog owners are also exposed to the inclination of the pets to bury bones. A dog that has a bone on its mouth will have a sneaky look while looking for a [...]

Why do dogs dig holes

January 26th, 2011

A pet owner would be annoyed by the dog’s habit of digging holes. An owner has to live with this destructive behavior because digging, like chewing and barking is a natural behavior of dogs. All dogs dig. Of course dogs are not aware that digging holes will make the master angry thus the pet that [...]

Why are dogs crying at night

January 25th, 2011

Dogs make wonderful pets because these are happy animals. Dogs’ effervescent nature is shown by the grinning face and the happily wagging tail. Pet owners can confirm that when it comes to affection and happiness, dogs are unrivaled. Dogs are real furry bundles of fun until they show some annoying behaviors. Dogs are very fortunate [...]

Dogs have always been considered as special pets because of the great influence they have made on people’s lives. One of the reasons why dogs are considered as man’s best friends is the legendary attachment these animals have for humans. Dogs are truly man’s wonderful companion as aside from being loyal and affectionate they also [...]

What makes a dog chew

July 27th, 2010

Scratching, digging, rolling in mud, barking and chewing are common dog behaviors. Dogs are one of the most loved pets. It would not be surprising given the significant influence these animals made on the quality of humans lives. In spite of the dogs loyal and loving nature, an owner may think of abandoning the pet [...]

Dog mobility can be hampered by injury, paralysis, or disease. While surgery and medication may alleviate this, some conditions may not be remedied. Dog wheelchairs could prove to be a veritable solution to that However, dog wheelchairs may not be the panacea for these problems. Additional problems can crop up especially if you are using an [...]