The best house training uses the shih tzu’s own instincts to avoid soiling its bed to train the shih tzu where and where not to eliminate. That is the basis behind crate training, in which the shih tzu is confined to its crate in the absence of the owner, and den training, in which the [...]
Most Shih Tzu puppies present themselves normally at birth. There are times, very few times, of which I have experienced with the Shih Tzu, that required assistance. Usually the most difficult Shih Tzu puppy birth is the first one. Delivery of a dry Shih Tzu puppy or overly large Shih Tzu puppy can take longer [...]
Since the start of the world, people are already fond of keeping animals as pets. People already domesticated animals in their homes or household as companion or as a habit. Pets are animals that are kept for companionship and enjoyment, as opposed to livestock which are kept for economic reasons. The most popular are noted [...]
Dogs jumping up on people is at best an embarrasing and annoying habit, at worst a danger for all involved. what starts out as a cute habit in young puppies can escalate into a big problem that can be difficult to correct. If you can’t stand your much loved dog jumping up on you, just [...]
According to one source, more than 60 million people around the world keep aquariums for fun or profit. These can range from a small glass desktop model to a multi-ton commercial design that is part of a museum or water park tour. Most homeowners, however, are looking for a conveniently sized aquarium that will mesh [...]
When you bring your great dane puppy home for the first time, a new section of both of your lives begin. Here are some tips to help you facilitate your work: Try to be enthusiastic. Training puppies can be exhausting, but motivate yourself to be patient with your great dane puppy. Puppies are just like [...]
The most prominent feature of the Rhodesian Ridgeback is also the one this dog is known for – a line of hair that grows in the opposite direction from the rest of his coat. This “ridge” lies along the backbone of the dog, but isn’t a protrusion from the dog’s body. It’s merely a line [...]
A fellow blogger was always mentioning “puggles” to me. Then one day I went for a walk with my 3 dogs and my neighbour and her dog. She mentioned the labradoodles and goldendoodles to me. She had seen them on a t.v. show. So, I decided to do some investigating. For those who want some [...]
Housetraining a puppy is important for both the puppy and the owner. Problems with housetraining and similar issues are the main reason that dogs are surrendered to shelters. So proper housetraining can literally save its life and make it easier on both of you. It is important to establish proper toilet habits when the puppy [...]
It seems likely that selective breeding resulted in the small size of the Yorkshire Terrier, but someone apparently forgot to tell this little guy that he’s a scaled down version of a terrier. Indeed, the Yorkshire Terrier is a brave soul, tending toward fierceness if he feels he or his territory is being threatened. The [...]