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Dogs Section


Raising Dogs and Puppies is not
difficult if you have the right information.

Check out the following articles that
cover everything from training and nutrition to dealing with puppy behavior.
 

Dogs and Destructive Chewing

One of the most beloved pastimes of canines is chewing. Chewing is one of the ways dogs explore their world, just as we touch things or look at them, dogs put them into their mouths. Often, there comes a point when their exploratory behavior becomes destructive. » more

How to Stop a Dog from Licking Itself

Licking, biting, slurping, sucking – frustrating and annoying, dogs will work at an itch until they bleed if you do not stop them. But why do they do it and how do you get them to stop their merciless attack? » more

Anal Scent Glands

It’s really very comical to watch a dog scoot his rear end across the floor. It can be so endearing that many people forget that dogs do this because their anal scent glands are causing them significant irritation. » more

Botulism and Dogs

Botulism is a rare, but very serious disease that is caused by a toxin released by the bacteria clostridium botulinum. This group of bacteria is most commonly found in soil, and thrives in low-oxygen conditions. » more

Dogs and Stress

Stress occurs in our daily lives, so why should it not affect our dogs? Dogs are prone to stress, especially if they have had a history of mistreatment by others. Other causes of stress are inconsistent expectations of the owner or the specific breed of dog itself. » more

Probiotics for Dogs

Resolving GI related problems that have not advanced to chronic, is often as simple as giving them a daily probiotic! Why? Digestion and elimination are time sensitive. Too short, or too long, eventually leads to a health crisis. » more

Puppy Training Basics

He’s finally home, your pudgy little sweet smelling ball of fur has finally come home to you. With all his adorable antics and precious cuddles he is the apple of you eye within minutes. » more

Teaching a Dog how to Sit

Some dogs are quite frankly, better listeners than others. Some have a greater desire to please their owner and others are more ready to cave to their own interests sooner rather than later. » more

Feed Your Dog Raw Meaty Bones

Dogs left to fend for themselves in a natural world have no difficulty identifying what’s good to eat. Their diet includes anything that creeps, crawls, wriggles, runs, swims and flies.» more
 

Dog Articles

 

Breeders / Puppies

 

Breed Profiles


Throughout the remainder of the year we will start adding in-depth breed profiles for many of the purebred dog breeds.



Dog Breed Profiles


Articles at PetYak include:


Buying a Dog Create
Disciplining a Puppy
Stop a Dog from Digging
Dog Collars
Debarking
Howling Dogs
Dominant Behavior in Dogs
Tail Chasing
Dog Begs for Food
Fear of Dogs
Teaching a Dog to Sit
Dog is Scared of Thunder
The Smartest Breeds of Dogs
Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Create Training
Disciplining a Dog
Training a Dog
Barking
Growling
Buying a Dog Collar
Retinal Detachment
Kennel Cough
Common Health Problems in Dogs
Alopecia and Dogs
Diabetes Mellitus
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy and Dogs
Glaucoma
Signs a Dog is Pregnant
How to make Dog Vomit
Dogs and Chocolate
Changing Dog Foods
Cooking for your Dog
Buy Pet Insurance
Health Problems
Is my Dog Pregnant
How Long Is A Dog Pregnant
Dog’s Ideal Weight
Dog Diarrhea
What is Kennel Cough
Dog Vomiting