Posted on January 22, 2012 by WayCoolDogs
The digital book “Good Dog: Practical Answers to Behavior Questions” by Steve Dale shows that training a dog to become a Good Dog! is important…not only for the dog but its owner. Written in Q & A format, “Good Dog!” looks at many issues that prevent a dog from become a good dog: A dog’s [...]
Posted on November 30, 2011 by WayCoolDogs
One of the most festive long-distance travelers on Thanksgiving Day is the little bed bug, furtively accompanying holiday travelers while hidden inside overly loaded luggage and small bags. It’s pretty tough to actually see bed bugs, as they are small in size—3/16-inch or about the size of an apple seed. Indistinguishable to the human eye, [...]
Posted on November 15, 2011 by WayCoolDogs
Dogs are trained to detect drugs or bombs in homes, offices, warehouses, automobiles, public areas, aircrafts, and maritime vessels—accomplishing the same thing as eight highly-trained men.
Posted on August 30, 2011 by WayCoolDogs
Every morning when I would wake up, my little dachshund Holly greets me with happiness and lots of kisses, verbally filling the room with excited little barks … as if to say, “Good morning, good morning, good morning!” She is happy without fail and always forgiving….something we humans should learn to do.
I, on the other hand, am not as cheerful until my second pot of coffee…which she has not yet learned to make.
Posted on August 03, 2011 by WayCoolDogs
Considered one of the most common of the blood sports, professional dog fighting involves dogs fighting to the death…or having their throats cut if they lose and tossed in the corner. Dogs bred for fighting professionally in dog rings co-exist in a world of drugs, prostitution, sex trafficking, human slavery and stealing smaller puppies and adult dogs out of homes for bait dogs in training rings.
Posted on May 17, 2011 by WayCoolDogs
Therapy dogs are wonderful gifts to the world. They get along well with other animals and children and are very therapeutic to everyone that encounters them. If you are interested in having your dog certified and trained, and what it takes, here is information to get you on your way through Therapy Dog International. Keep [...]
Posted on April 13, 2011 by WayCoolDogs
When you first bring home your puppy, she’s going to be overwhelmed. Not only is she separated from mom and siblings for the first time, she’s in a totally new environment with new people, smells and sounds. The more you can ease this transition and make it gentler and less foreign, the easier the next few days will be for both you and her.
Posted on January 06, 2011 by WayCoolDogs
When young puppies and kittens grow up together, they usually will learn to co-exist peacefully and accept their differences–something people should learn to do. Their differences gradually smooth out on a daily basis, learning each other’s body language and adapting to each other over the years.
Posted on November 21, 2010 by WayCoolDogs
Dog Question about a dog who continuously digs holes: I have a Rotti and a She Tzu… My little She Tzu I rescued earlier this year, He is 2 years old, but since I have had him my yard has become a “hole” haven. EVERYTIME I put him outside he is digging holes. Is there [...]
Posted on November 08, 2010 by WayCoolDogs
“My little tiny Blondie was abused and lost an eye. I rescued her from the shelter a year ago and she has made friends with my other 2 shipoos and the 3 big dogs. But now and then she still pees in the house, especially when it looks rainy. PLEASE HELP!”
Posted on November 05, 2010 by WayCoolDogs
The smell or presence of fresh dog poop can clear a room as fast as an incoming A-Bomb. It even claims precedence over cat and bird poop, giving the dog the ultimate weapon over all humans above anything else.
Posted on October 31, 2010 by WayCoolDogs
Dog obedience training for barking dogs is as simple as listening to what your dog is trying to tell you. Training for dogs needs to take a new look at who the dog is and what we still do not know of their capabilities — giving them credit where credit is due.
Posted on August 24, 2010 by WayCoolDogs
Is training old dogs identical to teaching old dogs? Is it true that 20-year olds have the peak of the brain power and old dogs’ lives are over? This has been the belief for a long time from the American people, based on what was available through science. Of course, they were referring to the [...]
Posted on August 18, 2010 by WayCoolDogs
Dogs have a sixth sense of who likes them and who does not — and usually with good reason. They also know when someone is illegally entering their property. They are better at this sort of stuff than humans are. They will also bite someone who either harms them, their family or they feel will [...]
