Author: Matthew Homfray
Everyone knows of acne as a human condition suffered by unfortunate teenagers during adolescence, but it is in fact quite common in certain breeds of dog too. The most susceptible breeds are young adult boxers, English bulldogs, Doberman pinschers, Great Danes and Rottweilers.
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Dog Health, Dogs | FitHealthyPets.com January 25, 2011 | 
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When I got my Border Collie mix Sam from the local Humane Society, he had very few problems, which is a godsend for a rescued dog. In fact, when I inquired about Sam through a phone call, the people at the Humane Society said he was basically the perfect dog. They informed me that the only problem he had was jumping up on people. I thought, “that will be easy to solve.”
When I brought Sam home he really was well behaved. He didn’t chew on things, he didn’t pee in the house and he didn’t bark very much. However, every chance he got he would jump up on me. When I invited guests over, he would jump up on them. Read more »
Tags: Big Dog, Border Collie, Border Collie Mix, Collie, Dogs, Dominance, Humane Society, Pack Leader, Toys, Training Dog, Unwanted Behavior
Dog Training, Dogs | FitHealthyPets.com April 5, 2010 | Comments (0)
Tags: Dog Fleas, Dog Ticks, Dogs, fleas and ticks, How To Rid Fleas, Natural Solutions, Olive Oil, Pooch, Treatment For Fleas, Vet, Veterinarian, Wrap Your Dogs Coat In Olive Oil
Dog Health, Dogs, Pet Care | FitHealthyPets.com July 9, 2009 | Comments (0)
Like the age old battle of the sexes, dogs and cats could not be more different. The commonly accepted stereotype is that cats are aloof, self centered and finicky.
On the other hand, dogs are affable and willing to please, wearing their emotions on their fore paw if you will. Like some sort of weird permutation, I have had dogs who acted like cats and cats who acted like dogs. So much for the practice of applying stereotypes to animal behavior.
Now before I go too far off the deep end, I must confess to not being an expert in animal behavior. My conclusions are solely based on observing our pets. The loyalty and love that our pets give us must certainly come from a place that transcends mere instinct. One cat that is too cool for school while the other talks up storm, and dogs who display emotions ranging from deep sadness to sheer joy. Yes, animals are people too. Read more »
