http://www.thedogdaily.com The Dog Daily en-us Copyright ©2013 Studio One Networks Sun, 19 May 2013 03:03:02 EST Sun, 19 May 2013 03:03:02 EST Health sonCOMAND http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.thedogdaily.com/lostandpound/programsend/programunit.gif http://www.thedogdaily.com/lostandpound/programsend/programsend.html http://www.thedogdaily.com/lostandpound/expertqa/index.html Expert Q&A http://www.thedogdaily.com/lostandpound/expertqa/index.html Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.thedogdaily.com/lostandpound/expertqa/index.html Expert Q&A http://www.thedogdaily.com/lostandpound/expertqa/index.html Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.thedogdaily.com/lostandpound/expertqa/index.html Expert Q&A http://www.thedogdaily.com/lostandpound/expertqa/index.html Sun, 5 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.thedogdaily.com/lostandpound/expertqa/index.html Expert Q&A http://www.thedogdaily.com/lostandpound/expertqa/index.html Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.thedogdaily.com/lostandpound/expertqa/index.html
Fatty acids, however, aren't the only dog food ingredients that can help maintain your dog's coat. Vitamins A, E, C and B2 also support your dog's skin and coat, contributing to lush fur. Biotin, zinc and copper additionally promote coat health. Copper, for example, helps your dog to better metabolize fats and proteins, ensuring that all those omega-3 fatty acids are put to good use. ]]> Expert Q&A http://www.thedogdaily.com/lostandpound/expertqa/index.html Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.thedogdaily.com/lostandpound/expertqa/index.html
Circular motions are key to the system, with body target areas forming an overall circle and hand motions directed into this pattern. For example, one or two fingers are even used to massage in circles over a dog's gums. There's also a move called the "ear slide," where each ear is gently rubbed in a sliding motion from base to tip. For more information, check out Tellington-Jones' book, The Tellington TTouch: A Revolutionary Natural Method to Train and Care for Your Favorite Animal (Penguin 1995). ]]> Expert Q&A http://www.thedogdaily.com/lostandpound/expertqa/index.html Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.thedogdaily.com/lostandpound/expertqa/index.html
Although you may think it's best to begin with a long leash, a short leash is safer, since longer leashes may become tangled with the front wheel. Begin by holding the leash out to the side, with your dog moving along with the bike -- never ahead of it. It's imperative that you never make your dog run faster than an easy trot.

Bring water and stop for frequent breaks. You might also investigate products that facilitate this activity, such as the "Walky Dog" Dog Jogger. Most of these devices include a short leash that attaches to the bike, eliminating the need to hold the leash by hand. ]]> Expert Q&A http://www.thedogdaily.com/lostandpound/expertqa/index.html Mon, 8 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.thedogdaily.com/lostandpound/expertqa/index.html
Whenever this happens, refocus your dog's attention by gently flicking the leash and using a verbal command, such as uttering your dog's name in a low, disparaging tone. Once you've gained her attention, provide verbal praise and encourage her to keep walking. Vary your pace on walks to turn the activity into a stimulating game for your pet.

In addition, because dogs are very attuned to noises, try shuffling your feet to indicate that you plan to stop walking soon, such as when approaching an intersection with a stoplight. When changing directions during the walk, cue your dog with a gentle leash tug first to indicate a turn is coming. More control on your part and constant dog-directed communication like this can help to keep your pet in order.
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If you still come up short, note the lighting and cleanliness when visiting a grooming business for the first time, as well as how dogs and cats are separated. Cages should be adequately sized. Observe how well the groomers interact with the animals and their owners. Groomers should handle their charges with care, always monitoring the proceedings. Some less-experienced groomers, for example, leave dogs alone when the canine's fur is being blow-dried, but that can lead to dried skin and even burns.

With such investigative homework on your part, you should be able to find a skilled professional to take care of your dog's grooming needs. ]]> Expert Q&A http://www.thedogdaily.com/lostandpound/expertqa/index.html Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.thedogdaily.com/lostandpound/expertqa/index.html
The first steps to take are making sure your dog is outfitted with a collar and ID tag that includes your name, address and telephone number. Follow local laws for licensing your dog and vaccinating it for rabies. Spay or neuter the dog, if this wasn't done before, and schedule regular veterinarian checkups.

In addition to the immediate actions listed above, always keep your dog on a leash when outdoors -- for the safety of both your pet and others. Enroll your dog in a training class, if necessary, and provide it with a nutritionally balanced diet and access to fresh water. Finally, be loyal and patient with your new housemate. If a behavioral problem arises, contact your veterinarian or local animal shelter for additional guidance.]]> Expert Q&A http://www.thedogdaily.com/lostandpound/expertqa/index.html Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EDT