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Every Dog Owner Needs to Read This

2007-04-12T03:12:00.000-01:00

If your dog suffers from a chronic skin condition, frequent stomach upsets, ear infections, stiffness or bad breath, you may have been spending a fortune on medication and drugs to relieve the symptoms while the cause goes unchecked. If your dog is hyperactive, anxious or aggressive have you been told there is little that your vet can do to help? Find out more about the link between your pet's diet and health.
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Dog Training Advice Website

2007-04-10T05:01:00.000-01:00

Two years ago, Kevin the Collie, an eight year old Collie from London, was in a desperate state. Abandoned by his previous owners on London’s busy A40 highway, there could have been no future for this black and tan dog. But two lucky breaks changed his fortunes for the better. First, he was spotted by a voluntary worker from a nearby Animal Rescue Home in Willesden. This is a Rescue Centre that vows never to put a healthy dog down, so they took Kevin in and offered him for rehoming. Had he been taken to the Police pound Kevin would probably not be alive today. Many Animal Rescue Centres will euthanize older dogs because they find they cannot find homes for all of them. It is a sad fact that most owners are looking for a puppy or young adult dog.

Kevin was duly installed in his cosy room at the rescue centre and waited to find out his future. Then his second break happened. Flora, his future Mum, was looking for a dog. ‘I wanted a Collie or a cross breed, a rough and tumble furry sort of dog’. When Flora arrived, Kevin had been in the rescue centre for three days. She was shown into his room and Kevin walked up to her and nuzzled into her bag – looking for food, like any self respecting dog. The rest is history, of course. As soon as Kevin the Collie had been in the home for seven days he could be legally adopted, so Flora returned at the appointed time and took him home.

‘Adopting Kevin the Collie is the best thing I have done – for all concerned. He is loved and cared for, we get a faithful intelligent companion who makes friends with everyone he meets.’ The interest in dogs and their care grew quickly as Flora learned to train and care for Kevin. As she was starting to work online they designed a blog for Kevin to write about his adventures, and a web page to keep track of the dog care advice that they were amassing. We called the blog Top-dog-tips, and set it up at Blogger. The web pages were on a sub domain on my web site. Six months later, the site was getting a lot of traffic and it was obvious that we needed to be a bit more serious. So now Kevin the Collie has his very own domain, www.top-dog-tips.com. After just a few days, Kevin’s new web site has been attracting almost as many visitors – four-legged and two-legged as before, so we realise this was the right move. There are plans to research into diet and the link with dogs’ health, so there will be plenty of new information on how to improve your dog's health over the coming weeks. Many dogs suffer from chronic conditions and allergies, including skin rashes. Kevin suffers from skin atopy in the warmer months so he will be relating his experiences of using holistic cures at www.top-dog-tips.com.

If Your Dog or Puppy has Fleas

2006-09-17T18:54:00.000-01:00

Fleas are annoying for dogs and their owners. Fleas are parasites that live on the dog or puppy, sucking blood and laying eggs. Flea bites make the dog itch, but some dogs are also allergic to flea saliva and this makes the problem worse. A dog with an allergy can scratch intensely and lose fur. How do you know the dog has fleas? Read More

Dog Agility Training for PitBulls

2006-09-04T11:19:00.000-01:00

Spending time training your Pit Bull or Bull terrier can be rewarding and fun for you both. Dog training helps build a stronger bond between dog and owner that is important for the happiness of both parties.

Agility training is the process of teaching your dog to navigate an obstacle course. If the agility training is successful, your pet should be able to do it by only listening to and obeying your commands. During a dog agility event, the dogs are timed and to win must not make any mistakes and must have the fastest time. It takes a lot of practice for a dog to be successful at this, but can be quite fun for both dog and trainer. This activity is especially good for Pit Bulls because it gives them a good outlet for all the extra energy they seem to have..

Jack Russell Dog Training as Jockey

2006-09-04T10:06:00.000-01:00

As a plain older dog I cannot compete with this so I will just share it with you - This story is about Freddie, a Jack Russell dog with no training, riding bareback on a Shetland Pony. A Jack Russell dog is stunning visitors to a farm by showing off his horse riding skills. Freddie leaps on the back of his neighbour's Shetland pony, Daisy, for a trot around the paddock of Peglars Farm in Flaxley, Gloucestershire. Owner Patricia Swinley said the dog was a "natural" jockey whose equestrian skills have blossomed. "When he first saw Daisy he rushed across the yard and just jumped straight on her back," she said. Freddie, who has been nicknamed the Flaxley Flier, is often to be seen riding round the 25-acre farm and Daisy, who stands at just 37 inches tall, provides the perfect taxi for her pal.

Dog Training Rules for Success

2006-08-29T09:54:00.000-01:00

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A well-trained dog usually leads a happier and healthier life and its owner also can enjoy a trouble-free life long companion. Dog training - basic obedience, house and potty training are essential to a dog’s education.

Training your Puppy to Sit

2006-08-28T04:23:00.000-01:00

Training your dog to sit is probably the first thing you will train your puppy to do. You can start the sit training as soon as the dog or puppy has settled in his new home. You might think this isn't that important, a dog knows how to sit. Well, it can be very important. Read on and you will found out why and how to train your dog to sit.

Dog Training Essentials by Kevin the Collie

2006-08-25T15:51:00.000-01:00

A well-trained dog leads a happier and healthier life and is a wonderful companion. Dog training - basic obedience, house and potty training are essential and important to dog training..

Hunting Dog Training for Dogs and Puppies

2006-08-22T14:20:00.000-01:00

Hunting Dog Training - be Your Dog's Leader: Many forms of hunting are now illegal in the UK but some are not. Bird hunting is a popular hunting sport for dogs and handlers. Hunting dog training for dogs and puppies ..

Recall Training - Vital Training Could Save a Dog's Life

2006-08-21T14:08:00.000-01:00

Coming when called, often called Recall dog training, is a vital skill every dog must learn,
both for its own safety and that of those around it. A dog that refuses to come when called could easily be hit by a car, get into a fight with another dog, or suffer a variety of other bad experiences. A well trained dog who returns when called can safely be taken out to play in the local park, at the beach, on a hiking trail, or anywhere else the owner and dog may wish to go.

Dog Training - be Your Dog's Leader

2006-08-20T04:20:00.000-01:00

Dog Training - be Your Dog's Leader: Dogs are naturally pack animals, and it is vital to understand this when training your pet to become a happy member of your pack. We need to understand what it means to be a pack animal, to unlock the key to dog training..

Dogs and Puppies|Training Socialisation and Exercise

2006-08-20T04:18:00.000-01:00

Dogs and Puppies|Training Socialisation and Exercise
Training your Dog or Puppy helps build a strong lifelong bond between you and your dog. A well-behaved dog is more likely to become a valued member of your family. Dogs that are socialized and well trained can be taken on holiday, to a park and on visits to family members’ homes. Dog training requires consistency, motivation and timing.