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If you love dogs, then this is the place for you. We are dedicated to sharing our knowledge with you to help build and sustain the special bond between you and your dog. | ||||
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Structure Back in the wild days, life was so easy. Within the pack there was one leader (Alpha) and the rest of the pack respected him. Establishing 'pack leader' is essential for the dog to be controlled and also to be subservient. This may sound hard but it is less confusing for the dog to know its place. read more.. |
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| The Grey Wolf has a
lot to be thanked for. Mind you it's taken 30 million years, but all
dogs are directly related to it. It is thought that the process of
domestication started some 20,000 years ago. read more... |
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| Care: Grooming, nutrition, health and vaccinations... | |||||
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 The
owner of a dog is legally responsible for his dogs conduct, so
teaching your puppy the correct behaviour from the start is a must.
Training is also a great way of forming a bond between you and your
new dog...
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Choosing the right dog for your lifestyle is very important. A border collie, for instance, needs hours of exercise a day and still won't be tired. On the otherhand a Pekenese might only need a 20 minute walk to satisfy needs. read more... |
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| In the first week of a puppy's life they cannot see or walk. They will still have their umbilical cord attached and will remain in the 'nest' box close to their mother for her milk and also for warmth and protection. They are vulnerable at this stage as they cannot regulate their own body temperature and chilling can be harmful. read more on the first weeks... | |||||
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