Dog Blog

Few things are more enjoyable than a happy, healthy, well trained pet. The Dog Blog is dedicated to helping you achieve this. The tips included here will work not just for Miniature Pinschers (the focus of this site) but for virtually all dog breeds.

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Oct 25, 2007, Miniature Pinscher Pictures Page 10

Thanks to your great contributions we now have 10 pages of Miniature Pinscher pictures to share with you.

Oct 25, 2007, Miniature Pinscher Pictures Page 9

This is page 9 of Miniature Pinscher pictures send in by our website visitors.

Oct 25, 2007, Miniature Pinscher Pictures Page 8

This is page 8 of great Miniature Pinscher pictures sent in by our website readers.

Jul 28, 2007, Norwegian Elkhound

Simply put, the Norwegian Elkhound is an athlete. This is a very active breed, strong, and full of energy. He is smart and alert, and very loyal to his family but reserved around strangers.

Jul 26, 2007, Miniature Pinscher Pictures Page 7

This is page 7 of great Miniature Pinscher Pictures sent in by our website visitors.

Jul 18, 2007, Pet Insurance

Pet insurance is about the only way you can combat the rising cost of veterinary care. And with some policies starting for just $6 a month, you really can't afford not to at least look into it.

Jul 7, 2007, Komondor

The Komondor was not bred to be a family pet. That doesn't mean he can't be one, but you really need to be a strong owner with this breed. Anything less and you will be overwhelmed by his dominance.

Jul 6, 2007, Miniature Pinscher Pictures Page 6

Page 5 of great Miniature Pinscher pictures to give you a look at my favorite dog breed. Submit your own for inclusion on this page.

Apr 16, 2007, Miniature Pinscher Pictures Page 5

Page 5 of great Miniature Pinscher pictures to give you a look at my favorite dog breed. Submit your own for inclusion on this page.

Feb 8, 2007, Miniature Pinscher Pictures Page 4

Page 4 of great Miniature Pinscher pictures to give you a look at my favorite dog breed. Submit your own for inclusion on this page.

Dec 9, 2006, Bouvier des Flandres

The Bouvier des Flandres is strong, alert, trustworthy, fearless and easy going with a tendency to be moody and serious. He may look mean, but is basically calm and gentle.

Dec 4, 2006, Bottle Feeding A Puppy

Newborn puppies are totally dependent on their mother. If the mother does not have enough milk, rejects her litter, or has died, you will need to learn the procedure for bottle feeding a puppy.

Dec 2, 2006, Rhodesian Ridgeback

We should state right from the start that the Rhodesian Ridgeback is probably not the best choice for a novice dog owner. This is a muscular dog with characteristics of both a sight and secnt hound.

Dec 1, 2006, Airedale Terrier

The Airedale Terrier is beautiful, strong and athletic - exhibiting all the tenacity and determination normally associated with terriers, only in a bigger package.

Nov 27, 2006, Irish Water Spaniel

As his name would suggest, the Irish Water Spaniel is an excellent water dog and retriever. He can be described as beautiful, loyal, brave, intelligent and displays a joy in living.

Nov 20, 2006, Gordon Setter

The Gordon Setter is an excellent gundog and bird-finding dog. Graceful and intelligent, he makes a wonderful family pet. This breed is very loyal and affectionate with his owners.

Nov 11, 2006, Dog Training - Go Lie Down

It's amazing to me how many dog owners consider "Go lie down" among their favorite dog training commands. Essentially, you are telling your pet to not only lie down, but to do it elsewhere.

Nov 1, 2006, Puppy Training - Teaching Your Dog To Lie Down

One of the most useful puppy training commands you can teach your dog is "lie down". This simple exercise will prove it's worth many times over during the course of the day.

Oct 24, 2006, Miniature Pinscher Pictures Page 3

Page 3 of great Miniature Pinscher pictures to give you a look at my favorite dog breed. Submit your own for inclusion on this page.

Oct 20, 2006, Dog Chewing

Dog chewing is a problem in many households, especially when it's your new high dollar leather loafers that are at risk. Here are some ways to curb your dogs appetite for shoes.

Oct 16, 2006, Borzoi

The Borzoi has the beauty, elegance, carraige and personality to match his regal heritage. This breed was once a favorite among Russian aristocrats and admired by the Russian czar's court.

Oct 6, 2006, Pharaoh Hound

The Pharaoh Hound is the oldest domesticated dog in recorded history. This breed is elegant, intelligent, swift and powerful. He is considered clean and quiet and easy going around the house.

Sep 28, 2006, Dog Training - More On Teaching Your Dog To Come

Teaching your dog to "come" is one of the most important dog training commands that absolutely needs to be learned. It is also relatively simple to teach.

Sep 24, 2006, Dog Anxiety - 7 Tips To Help Your Pet Deal With Stress

People certainly feel stress, and so do dogs. However there are ways to help you deal with dog anxiety. Obviously, the first step to prevent a dog's anxiety attack is to eliminate the cause.

Sep 20, 2006, How To Reverse Roles With A Demanding Dominant Dog

If you pet demands attention and obeys only when he wants to, then you have a dominant dog. Your pet is calling the shots in your relationship and this has to change.

Sep 13, 2006, Dog Exercise

The amount of dog exercise your pet needs depends on several factors, one of which is his breed. Other factors are his energy lever, age, and personality.

Sep 11, 2006, Dog First Aid

Dogs get into trouble, and by knowing proper dog first aid you can save your pet a lot of trouble. Let's face it, our pets are curious, and sometimes that curiosity can lead to injuries.

Sep 8, 2006, Cleaning Supplies

It's a simple fact, if you have a dog you are going to need cleaning supplies. This is especially true while housebreaking your dog. There will be some accidents.

Sep 7, 2006, The Carsick Dog - Ways To Help

It's a question we get quite frequently. What can you do to help a carsick dog? Yes, puppies get carsick just like some kids do. There are things you can do to help.

Sep 6, 2006, Dog Behavior Problems - Training A Battered Dog

Any dog that has spent even a little time in an abusive environmnet will exhibit dog behavior problems. If a dog has been over-punished it lacks confidence. It needs to succeed.

Sep 5, 2006, Dog Articles Page 2

We have written tons of dog articles on everything from caring for you pet, to training, to health, to grooming etc. Here we now will post those articles for your reference and information.

Sep 5, 2006, The Whelping Box - An Essential Part Of Any Dog Pregnancy

The whelping box is essential because your dog needs to know where she will have her puppies or she will have them in the most inconvenient places. The box should be ready 2 weeks before the birth.

Sep 4, 2006, How To Come Up With A Dog Name

Fido, and Spot just don't cut it anymore. Most people want to come up with a unique dog name. Think about it, this is fun. You can name your pet something you would never consider naming your kids.

Sep 1, 2006, Dog Safety - Pet Proof Your Home

You wouldn't think twice about baby-proofing you home when a newborn is expected. If you are interested at all in dog safety, the same thought should go into pet-proofing your house.

Aug 30, 2006, Expect Changes In Your Old Dog

If you don't feel as young as you used to, imagine how your old dog must feel. Our pets age faster than we do, so you can expect some changes as your dog begins aging.

Aug 29, 2006, Puppy Training - How To Prevent Jumping

The first step in this puppy training is to squat or kneel to greet your pet. Next, every time your puppy jumps on you, firmly take his paws off you you while saying "Off!" loudly and firmly.

Aug 28, 2006, Make Your Dog Pen A Happy Place

You would be amazed at how many dog owners describe their dog pen as a gravel or paved enclosure with a chain link fence. I would describe that as a prison not a play area.

Aug 27, 2006, Dog Training - Teaching Your Pet To Stop At Streets

We unfortunately found out the hard way just how important it is to include this technique in your dog training. What we want to do is teach your pet not to cross the street without any verbal cue.

Aug 25, 2006, Dog And New Baby - Use A Careful Approach

A new baby in any household is a joyous occasion. But a dog and new baby can also be a stressfull time for your pet. It won't be if you handle the situation properly.

Aug 24, 2006, Surviving The Puppy Stage

Perhaps the biggest challenge for any pet owner is getting through the puppy stage. Not knowing what to expect and the importance of each stage in the first 9 months can lead to frustration.

Aug 23, 2006, The Dangers Of An Electric Dog Fence

Let me say right from the start that I am against the use of an electric dog fence. Yes they work in some instances, the risk of injury or behavioral side effects can be greater than the benefits.

Aug 22, 2006, Dog Training - Understand Your Dog's Hearing For Better Results

It's common knowledge that dogs hear a lot better than we people do. But did you know that his hearing can also play a role in how effective your dog training will be?

Aug 21, 2006, Dog Training - Proetcting Your Plants And Garden

All dogs like to start their own amatuer landscaping business. So this dog training lesson will simply be tips to keep your pet from turning into a lawn mower.

Aug 19, 2006, Dog Training - Teaching The "Enough" Command

Dog training "enough" is actually very different from "no". "No" should mean that whatever your pet is doing is forbidden at all times. "Enough" means what he is doing was OK, but now he must stop.

Aug 18, 2006, Dog Training - How To Stop Possessive Aggression

This type of dog training is best handled with positive conditioning. Your new pet is chewing on his rawhide, and you approach. Suddenly your loving dog growls at you. That's possessive aggression.

Aug 17, 2006, Dog Training - How To Quiet Dog Whining

Any dog training begins with an understanding of why the current action is occuring. In this case, whining is one of the earliest behaviors of puppies.

Aug 16, 2006, Older Dog Care - Frequently Asked Questions

As we have mentioned before, older dog care is quite different than caring for a young pup. Unfortunately, most people don't know how to properly care for their aging pet.

Aug 15, 2006, Older Dog Care - What Changes To Expect

An aging dog more adversely affected by, and less adaptable to stress and change. These things need to be taken into consideration when making plans for older dog care.

Aug 14, 2006, Dog Pregnancy

A normal dog pregnancy will last about 63 days, so if you know when she was bred you should have a good idea when to expect the puppies. One of the early signs of pregnancy is increased appetite.

Aug 12, 2006, Dog Training - 3 Important Tips When Starting

These 3 tips will make sure everything else you do in your dog training will be more effective.