My experiences with off-leash neighborhood dogs. While walking with my Siberian Husky we have been charged by large dogs (Akitas, GSDs, Pit-Bulls), small dogs, and all the sizes in-between. Off-leash neighborhood dogs, especially untrained off-leash dogs are dangerous because they may knock down children and seniors, start a fight with other dogs, and get hit by cars. Come share your off-leash dog story with us.
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I created a variety of dog themed Valentine’s Day gifts at Zazzle. They are surprisingly easy to create, and actually very fun and addictive. Hope you enjoy my dog themed creations and feel free to post your own super dog creations on this page.
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Siberian Husky Shania turns 3 today. Happy Birthday Shania! We had a wonderful dog birthday with many interesting activities, dog birthday cake, and great dog presents.
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Both my dogs are getting a bit lazy in the hot summer months so I got some interactive toys to help them exercise their body and mind. Here is a review of the three interactive dog toys that I got for my Shiba Inu and Siberian Husky, including the Premier Busy Buddy Kibble ball, the Kong Wobbler, and the Ruff Dawg Spikey Ball.
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5 common reasons that we come up with for not walking our dogs including the weather, vicious neighborhood dogs, and the ever popular “my dog pulls my arm out during walks”. Walking a dog can be a chore sometimes, however, it is a good way to keep our dogs happy and prevent them from getting into 10 kinds of trouble.
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All other things being equal, I think that dogs are happier than people. One key reason is because dogs live in the moment and do not hold grudges. Dogs also do not let emotions like embarrassment or envy get in the way of being happy and living life. Here are the 5 most important things I learned from my dogs on how to live a happy life.
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Shiba Inus are bred to hunt and they love chasing games. It doesn’t take too long for a Shiba to learn that stealing a toy and running away with it will usually start a fun chase around the house, or in the park and beach. The chase game rewards a Shiba’s thieving behavior which causes him to continue stealing. Here we consider how to stop a thief Shiba and turn him into a good citizen (well maybe not good but not-so-bad citizen).
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I have three hyperactive dogs, two Siberian Huskies and a Shiba Inu. so I have had my fair share of hyper dog challenges. My dogs have taught me a few things about calming and redirecting hyper energy. Here are some of the hyper dog lessons I learned.
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Walking a three legged dog on-leash can sometimes be a challenge. Three legged dogs find it easier to walk at a faster pace, and may have difficulty turning quickly. They also have less balance, and are more prone to falling down. 1. Use a harness. Using a harness is very helpful for giving your three [...]
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I have a three legged dog called Shania. She is an awesome dog, has a great temperament, and enjoys life a lot more than my other dog. However, because three legged dogs are unusual, they attract more people-attention during walks. Dealing with people may be one of the more challenging aspects of living with a three legged dog.
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