Author: Joseph Abbott
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Aggression in Cats
Aggression in a household pet can be a big problem and even pose a risk to all or some members of the household. So, it is important to be able to recognize signs of aggression, eliminate the causes thereof, and to train away the aggressive behavior. Because cats are small, signs of aggression in cats…
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Molosser Dog Breeds
Molossers are a class of large dog breeds with a strong and solid built. Their lineage can be traced back to the shepherd dogs known as Molossus in the Molossia region of ancient Epirus, a southeastern region of Europe which is in modern-day Greece and Albania. The term mastiff is sometimes, incorrectly, used to refer…
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Italian Dog Breeds
Italian dog breeds fit into a variety of categories, but are not as well-known like English or German breeds that have become known across the world. But the variety offered by Italian breeds is just as impressive as that from other countries—from the tiny Maltese lapdog, to the massive Neapolitan Mastiff, Italian dog breeds cover…
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Signs of Aggression in Dogs
Even the most mellow of dogs can at times become aggressive due to a stressful situation or to protect her pack or family. It is important for dog owners and the general public to be able to tell when a dog is showing signs of aggression, and if the likelihood of an attack is heightened…
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How to Teach a Dog Not to Bite
Dogs that bite can pose a great risk to people in the household, visitors, and strangers, so it is important to deal with this issue as swiftly as possible as soon as it starts so that it does not develop into a major behavioral problem. Puppy Mouthing & Biting There are two types of issues…
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Scandinavian Dog Breeds
As you might expect, Scandinavian dog breeds are mostly heavy coated breeds which are well-suited for the cold Nordic regions of Europe. The breeds from this region are mostly hunting and working breeds which were developed to contribute to the everyday lives of locals in hunting and herding activities. Norwegian Elkhound The national dog of…
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Volunteering with Animals
Animal lovers don’t always have the opportunity to have a pet companion in their lives, but would still like to be involved with the furry creatures in some way. But volunteering is not only for those without pets; those who already have their own dog, cat, or another critter may still want to contribute to…
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Spanish Dog Breeds
Spanish dog breeds aren’t as common or well-known as other country dog breeds such as German or British ones; however, there is a great variety of dogs that originated in Spain. Spanish Mastiff The Spanish Mastiff is a giant dog breed which was originally bred as a guard dog. The breed was designed to be…
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Japanese Dog Breeds
Even though there are a couple of Japanese dog breeds which are well known across the world, the most ancient of Japanese breeds are not well publicized, and are rare outside of Japan. All of Japan’s ancient dog breeds are Spitz-type dogs, and were bred to withstand cold weather and have great hunting instincts. A…
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Getting Rid of Dog Smell
We love our dogs, but sometimes they can be stinky! Even though their stinkiness does not make us love our pooches any less, the odor is still off-putting, and it would be nice not to have to deal with it. What Makes Dogs Smelly? There are a few areas on a dog’s body that produce…