Interesting Reading
Here are some articles that I think you’ll find worth reading:
“What Does Responsible Dog Ownership Mean?”
by Dr. Jerry Klein, CVO
So, you think you want a dog? Before adding a canine companion to your family, you should give careful thought to what it means to be a responsible dog owner. I know I had to …
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“Teach Your Puppy These 5 Basic Commands”
by Paisley Lunchick, RVT
How To Teach A Dog To Come ... Loose Leash Walking ... To Sit ... To Stay ... To Lay Down …
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“CBD Oil for Dogs: What You Need to Know”
by Randa Kriss
As with any pet wellness trend, when it comes to CBD oil for dogs, there's a lot of information floating around online. Of course, you want to do what's best for your pup, which leads to the question: What are the need-to-know facts regarding CBD oil? …
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“A Growing Family”
by LeAnn
Long time friend Lisa Bizzaro came to visit …
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“Reason to Breed: Improvement, Preservation or Both?”
by Peri Norman
When I started in dogs, I was taught that “improving the breed” was a primary reason for breeding … Turns out that defining improvement in individual dogs, let alone an entire breed, can be a tricky process …
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“That Pick of the Litter Puppy”
by William J. Given
“What is the best age to select your pick of the litter puppy?” On one hand, a puppy just minutes old and still wet gives you the best representation of genetic potential, but the most accurate answer to the query has to be …
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“Pack Leadership Technique 4: Master the Walk”
by Cesar'sWay, Inc.
Pack Leadership Technique 2 reminds us to provide exercise, discipline, and affection in that order. And the absolute best way to provide exercise and discipline for your dog is through the walk. To make the walk productive and bonding …
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“The Genetic X Factor”
by Master Breeder Barbara “BJ” Andrews
The real secret to breeding top winning, top producing AKC champions in any breed is the genetic “X” factor …
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“The Power of the Breeding is in the Dam”
by Sally Gift, Mesa AZ, Gordon Setter Expert
Does the bitch carry a sort of magical sauce that causes her contribution to a litter to be greater than that of the dog? If so, what is that sauce, how does it work? …
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“Raising Puppies to Be Brave: The Top 10 Ways to Create Confident Dogs”
by Gayle Watkins, Avidog U
Breeders and owners can do many things when raising puppies to be confident, stable adults …
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“AKC - Dog Health: Breeder Education”
This page on the AKC site has articles from master breeders of various breeds. I think you'll find them quite interesting …
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“ALL DOGS DO DIE:
The reality of life, death, health testing and the purebred dog”
by CinDee Byer, Top Journalist Nominee
Not so long ago … the purebred dog was revered by all. It walked with kings, romped with presidents and sat at the side of leaders. It inspired poets, influenced writers and was depicted in movies by filmmakers. The purebred dog was perfect in every way except for one fact …
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