Robert Sawtelle

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Hope all is well with you and your dog.

Statistics show that dogs bite 4.7 million people yearly. These bites range from minor nips to major attacks.Dog’s are man’s best friend, not his worst enemy. With this thought in mind, here are some tips to prevent being bitten by a dog. These are especially poignant to me because of being nipped as young boy. I look back now and realize it all could have been avoided.

1. Don’t Approach a Strange Dog.
Don’t go near just any dog you find adorable, particularly when that dog is tied, fenced-in or in a car. A new or strange dog might think that you are threatening him or you are an intruder.

2. Don’t Pet a Strange Dog.
It is not advisable for anyone to pet strange dogs, or even his or her own dogs, without letting him sniff and recognize you first.

3. Don’t Turn Your Back and Run from a Dog.
A dog’s instinct will be to chase and catch you. So, running away is not a good option.

4. Don’t Disturb a Dog.When a dog is sleeping, chewing on anything, caring for her puppies or eating, it is bad idea to shock or disturb it.

5. Neuter or spay your dog to reduce its tendency to roam and fight with other dogs.6. Make it socialize to lessen its being nervous when a lot of people are around.

7. Train your dog to not chase anyone even when it’s just for fun.

8. License your dog and provide for its regular care and rabies vaccinations.

9. Never let your dog roam alone.

What To Do for Dog Bites: Three Remedies

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Robert Sawtelle

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Hope all is well with you and your dog..

If you think about it there are over a hundred registered breeds of dogs and there are thick books written about most of them. This is where I got started and with the help of my wife decided on a small breed for ease of care and maintenance.

Recognizing the type of dog is basically associated with its breed. A purebred animal belongs to a documented and acknowledged group of unmixed lineage.

Before a breed of dog is recognized, it must be proved that mating two adult dogs of the same type would have passed on their exact characteristics, both appearance and behavior, to their offspring. If you are thinking of adopting or buying a pet dog for yourself, it is important to know which type of or breed of dog you want. Here are a few popular dog breeds for your easy reference:

Beagle

Beagles have acquired a strong sense of smell. Because of such quality they are used for hunting animals like rabbits. They have big ears that are low set giving them that gentle look.

Their furs are commonly white, black, brown or a combination of both. Beagles are known to be very good tempered. Training might prove to be a tricky task because these dogs are strong willed quite stubborn.

Beagles travel in packs, and being a pet dog might cause them to have anxiety.

Labrador

Labradors are very outgoing dogs that have yellow, black or brown furs. Labrador are versatile dogs that have a wide range of functions. Most of them are known to retrievers and are utilized as guide dogs for the blind.

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Robert Sawtelle

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Hope all is well with you and your dog.

Proper Diet for Your Dog

Many people believe that what is good enough for me is good enough for Fido. Not necessarily!

The dietary regimen is an important aspect of survival. The objective of dietary management is to meet the basic nutritional requirements of the individual with proper proportions of protein, carbohydrates, and fat in a well-balanced diet that will promote optimal body weight.

Generally, these dietary regimens are employed to human beings. However, with the growing fondness to dogs, most dog owners and veterinarians recommend that dietary regimen should likewise be implemented on dogs.

Like humans, dogs need the right combination of the basic food groups in order to have a healthy life span. Dogs also need to be regulated on the kinds of food that they eat or else they could end up being obese as well.

Included in the dog’s dietary regimen are the proper minerals and vitamins. These essential health items should be well incorporated into the dog’s daily needs in order to have a healthy body

With proper minerals and vitamins, dogs will be able to maintain shiny, healthy-looking coat.

So, for people who want to know how to prepare the right diet for their dogs, here are some tips to guide them through:

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