http://www.thedogdaily.com The Dog Daily is a site for dogs and dog lovers alike with tips, products and know how about anything dog related. en-us Copyright ©2001-2010 Studio One Networks Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:10:02 EST Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:10:02 EST Dogs webCOMAND http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.thedogdaily.com/images/logo.gif http://www.thedogdaily.com 0 0 http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/found_a_stray/index.html If you find a stray dog, contact your local animal services department and humane society to see if anyone has reported a lost pet. If no one claims the dog and you'd like to keep it, often shelters will give you priority. Latest Tips http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/found_a_stray/index.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/laundry_deterrent/index.html Leave out a sample, disposable item treated with either white vinegar or cayenne pepper mixed with petroleum jelly to deter a pesky pup from ruffling through your laundry hamper. Latest Tips http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/laundry_deterrent/index.html Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/jumping_guests/index.html Before guests arrive, train your dog, with a food treat and positive reinforcement, to "sit" or "stay down" after approaching guests. This will avoid embarrassing surprise dog jumps. Latest Tips http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/jumping_guests/index.html Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/outside_chewing/index.html Dogs that are in the habit of chewing burrs, twigs or even grass when outside may be having dental, intestinal or other health problems. Check with your veterinarian. Latest Tips http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/outside_chewing/index.html Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/digging_dogs/index.html Provide a healthy outlet for digging dogs by filling a child's plastic swimming pool with sand and burying toys in it. Set the pool on a large plastic bag to catch spills. Latest Tips http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/digging_dogs/index.html Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/safe_toy_size/index.html When buying toys and balls for your dog, make sure that the toy is more than twice the size of your dog's mouth. This helps to prevent choking. Latest Tips http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/safe_toy_size/index.html Fri, 5 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/new_dog_shopping/index.html A shopping list in preparation for bringing home a newly adopted dog should include the following: a 20-foot leash, a crate or puppy pen, machine-washable bedding, water and food bowls, grooming tools and pet-specific cleaners for quick wipe-ups. Latest Tips http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/new_dog_shopping/index.html Thu, 4 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/house_rules/index.html House rules for dogs are essential, so train your dog to not chew on plants, nibble on electrical outlets or play with phone cords or window treatments -- all of which could injure your pet. Latest Tips http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/house_rules/index.html Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/crate_training/index.html Crate train your dog by allowing it to explore the container on its own, enticing it with a toy or treat. Reward with praising words and a head rub whenever your dog enters. Latest Tips http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/crate_training/index.html Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/walking_downtime/index.html Since dogs prefer short, intense bursts of activity, allow your pet some walking downtime in between jogs and runs with you. Latest Tips http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/walking_downtime/index.html Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST