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Exercise needs vary and what comes to mind when walking is concerned is how old the dog is as well as the energy levels. I try to walk my dogs for at least 30 minutes each day. I have come across people who say that walking your dog for fifteen minutes twice a day is a good place to start.

I know that most people will say that how often you go to a vet varies from one dog to the other but I believe that veterinary care is paramount to a dog's overall well being. Should a dog owner set timelines and what else (apart from age and probably breed) would influence such a decision?

True, there are puppies that seem to value their freedom and holding makes them feel restricted. The much I know about puppies is when you are picking them up, you should place your hand above its chest while supporting the back.

Reading through the second article posted by @Vinny, I get the feeling that the debate as to when the ideal age to train a dog is, seems not to be one that will end soon. From what I have observed, a puppy that is taught basic obedience and trained from an early age tends to be a quicker...

Teething makes them want to bite on anything near them while for older dogs, it can be a way of killing boredom and/or relieving mild anxiety. Interestingly, it has also been said that this is nature's way of keeping the teeth clean and strengthening their teeth, in the case of the older ones.

Just like human beings, dogs that are overweight are more susceptible to illnesses. For me, a specialized weight loss diet would be a measure of last resort. Have you, by any chance, been giving your dog unhealthy treats that are high in calories? Keenly studying its diet would be a good place...

Over the years, I have noticed that older dogs seem to have an influence on their younger counterparts, because the puppies are generally wired to copy the behavior of other members. This actually got me thinking that it becomes quite difficult to train a puppy without it being distracted by...

Well, I have seen stories about how dogs have come to their owners' rescue but personally, I have never had such an experience. Dogs are very intelligent and faithful animals so I wouldn't be surprised if my dog ever pulled such a stunt. Another beautiful scene was this dog that would do most...

The most I have ever had at a time was four and that was a while back. I agree that you can't really limit the number of dogs that anyone can have because there are many factors that come into play.

The more I learn about dogs, the clearer it is that there is more to training a dog. Thank you for that link @Vinny, I will be paying more attention to ABA, in the coming days. There is more to the environment in which a puppy exists and it definitely has a bearing on its overall behavior.

I know a lot of people who can neither tie their dogs nor cage them, because of the belief that doing so would be cruel. Nonetheless, it is possible to crate or kennel-train a dog and achieve the desired result (a sense of security). When I was young, our dogs used to be tied most times during...

I once read somewhere that if you are subjecting your dog to two or three treatments per year for a persistent ear infection, this could be an indication of a food allergy. How then can a dog owner be able to tell which foods are not doing a dog any good?

Wow, what an explanation @Vinny; you basically made me understand a lot about aggression and what may cause this. I will have to get back to my friend and find out more but I do agree that there has to be something that triggered this. It is important for a dog owner to completely understand...

Dogs definitely look good with some clothes on, but the outfits shouldn't be restrictive at all. I have never thought of getting some clothes for them but I feel that this is something I would want to try out soon.

I am also fond of getting a flea preventative from my vet, though I have heard of multiple natural remedies that are readily available in the market. Have you heard that a mixture of unflavored vodka, thyme essential oil, garlic oil and rosemary essential oil actually gets rid of them?

A friend told me that she got home one day and found her dog in a foul mood. He actually started barking at her but she managed to calm him down. This just got me thinking about what could happen in extreme cases. Is there a chance that your own dog could actually bite in some instances?

@Vinny, thank you for that great article. I had no idea that the experiences at the formative years, play a role in the personality of the same dogs, later on in life. Just like you, I use my initial interactions to start training them and I love puppies because they are so easy to train, owing...

Thank you for this thread folks; I had never really thought of ways in which we could save on anything to do with pets. @HereSadie, it may actually be a good idea to check around my area because I have passed by places that seemed to have offers from time-to-time.