Author Archive for Clive

Best Dog Breed Grooming Tips

A dog is a great companion and will love you unconditionally, but your pet will also need grooming to keep her neat and comfortable and will love you all the more for grooming her properly.

If you are thinking of entering your dog into competition grooming can be the difference between gaining a ‘best of breed’ prize or being an ‘also ran’.

Who Needs An Exotic Dog?

All pet owners believe that their dog is the most beautiful, intelligent and loving ball of fur in the world, no two ways about it. Even if it is a Heinz 57 variety dog, it is still super special to its owner. But in these ‘celebrity culture’ days there seems to be a trend toward buying a more exotic canine – a pooch that will stand out in a crowd!

Introducing My Dog To My Baby

After welcoming a baby in to the world you are probably concerned about how your dog is going to react to him or her. Many people surrender their pets to shelters because of exhibited jealousy from their dog after a new baby’s arrival and fear of the infant being harmed by the animal. Yet many families have been successful in introducing their dogs to the new baby.

Appropriate Toys for Your Dog

When you have a new dog in the house it is important to keep him happy and contented. One way to accomplish this is to have a variety of appropriate toys at his disposal. Dogs love the Kong toy, and it comes in several sizes for different breeds. It would be ridiculous to have a huge Kong for a 10 pound dog, and it would be equally foolish to buy a tiny Kong for a Great Dane. The toy must be appropriate.

Benefits of Choosing a Small Dog

Many people who live in a small apartment or condo tend to look for a small dog to fit in with their lifestyle. There are many adorable little dogs that will melt your heart at first glance, but it is always wiser to get to know more about the breed before committing oneself.

Coping with Dog Travel Sickness

Dog travel sickness can be seriously difficult to deal with and is definitely a road trip killer no matter which CD you are jamming to. Dog travel sickness isn’t always the same for every dog. Some dogs become physically ill and mess up the seats while others become emotionally agitated and even a danger to the driver as they bounce from seat to seat trying to find comfort.