Brett Fogle

One of the greatest things in the world is a loving relationship between a person and their dog. It’s no accident that dogs are known as ‘mans best friend.’ The relationship of a dog and his owner is a wonderful thing to be a part of and behold.

Choosing a dog is a very important decision. Not only does a dog have to be the breed that you find interesting or attractive, but also there are a few key qualities that you want to look for when choosing your dog such as size, temperament, and upkeep, with regard to food and grooming. All those are important factors to be considered. I will outline some of the more common breeds of dog within the recognized groups, being sure to cover the aforementioned characteristics.

Once you have picked the right dog for you, it’s time to start training. This will ensure that you will be happy with your dog, and he in turn will be happy (and psychologically healthy) by pleasing you, his master. In this comprehensive Dog Training Guide, we will start at the very beginning, and cover all the essential basics before starting any dog training routine.

Whether your pet is an old or a new companion you can guarantee an enjoyable life for the both of you by dealing with your needs and training your dog to your specifications.

Training your dog to be what you’ve always wanted him to be cannot only be done, but it can be fun for the both of you. In this ebook we will start at the beginning and move forward using our step-by-step comprehensive dog training techniques that will guide you and your pet through each training step.

About The Author

Brett Fogle is the author of Dog House Training Secrets An Easy-To-Follow, No-Nonsense, Ebook about Dog Training. Learn To Train Your Dog in 7 Days or Less — Guaranteed!

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Willie Jones

We have a long history with domesticated animals and even the nay Sayers can’t deny their roll in society past and present.

There is evidence that as long as 10,000 years ago the Native Americans had domesticated dogs as depicted in early rock paintings. Apparently, the dogs in the painting look remarkably like the Carolina dogs of today.

It has been well documented that dogs and horses of past have been bred to assist us in various ways whether it be pack dog, work horse, hunter or herder. There is no doubt that they have value and have contributed to society in many ways.

The cat however is a very interesting animal indeed. I have yet to see a cat that can herd, or help with the hunt or carry supplies on their backs for us. The cat is strictly a companion to us, that is if they decide to allow you to be graced with their presence. Most cats still have that strong hunting urge as evidenced by your cats offering of that bird he just caught or mouse he brings to you. Most cats get attached to an area that they claim as their own. Some cats get very attached to the people who love them but as a general rule I think the cat feels he is the one who rules and he is allowing you to care for him. Still, we love them.

Horses are a special breed and have a tremendous ability to assist us in ways as only the horse can. Horses have been our mode of transportation much longer than our current ways of getting around. They are to me of such beauty, grace, and power and I always think of them in that way much more than an animal that works for us. They are spectacular.

Dogs however are by far the most domesticated of all animals. They not only help us but they are so genuinely attached to people and their antics are a constant source of pleasure to us. Just look at children or elderly people in an old folks home. If a child finds a stray dog they will surely beg you to allow them to keep the dog. If you take a dog into an old folks home you can see the dog respond happily around them and the smiles on peoples faces are a joy to see.

I had a Springer Spaniel when I was younger and he was the funniest, most easy- going dog around. He was unusual in that he had a very special relationship with our guinea pig. We had the best time watching these two at play. It was the same every day. The guinea pig would wait at the hallway entrance and would stay there until the dog noticed. Then the chase was on! The dog would bark and chase him all the way down the hall. The guinea pig at the last minute would veer to the left and run into the bedroom and go under the bed. The dog was big and somewhat clumsy and would never be able to slow down in time and he’d crash into the wall, get up and then go put his nose under the bed and bark. They would do this four or five times in a row and then curl up together and sleep. Those two made us laugh. It was great!

As animal lovers, we also can adorn our walls with prints and motivational posters of them. They also make great gifts.

We love our animals, as it should be. Be kind and take well care of them.

About the Author: Willie is a freelance writer, researcher and artist. Thanks very much for reading this far. Please come and visit us at: http://www.artinspires.com and make sure you enroll in the free motivational poster drawing. All winners receive a free framed print.”

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Norman Williams

Article for your consideration.

SELLING A HOT DOG PRODUCT ON THE INTERNET! By Norm Williams

Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Get your red hots here. Yes hot dogs sell like crazy to a hungry crowd at the football game. It is easy to sell to eager hungry fans. It would be difficult to sell hot dogs on the Internet but easy to sell to opt-in prospects.

Information products sell for big money on the web because people around the world are hungry to know how to make money, This is the big new gold rush of the milennium. You don’t need a pick and shovel. Digging tons of dirt for a few ounces of gold is hard work and to be avoided at all costs.

The computer has made it easy because it is a fantastic desk top publishing system that can do the work on your website automatically selling for you. You can turn your computer on to autopilot and fly high off the ground into cyberspace.

This is the easy way to mine gold on the Internet with your word processing computer money machine. Your desk top computer publishing system can produce a ton of information products to make you rich and famous. You have only to turn your computer on and put it to work pouring money into your home office.

I choose the advertising business because business spends billions to sell its products. Advertising is an easy, lucrative business because business must advertise or fail. Businesses have a choice, find effective advertising or go bankrupt. The sad story is that many companies are failing due to a lack of ads that sell merchandise. The failure of Wards, K-Mart, Enron are recent examples.

Over 90% of all advertising goes right to the waste basket without being read or acted upon. This huge waste is due to ad creators who do not have the slightest idea how to write ad copy that sells. Sure they write ads that are fancy, clever, funny and do not sell a dimes worth of merchandise. You throw ad flyers in the trash. You ignore television commercials. You switch off radio ads. You drive right by billboards without a second glance. This huge waste is your big opportunity.

Years ago I read Claude Hopkins book “Scientific Advertising” and it tells how to write selling ad copy. David Olgivy said, “No copywriter should write a single line of ad copy until he read that book at least seven times. Well the truth is most ad producers have not read it even one time.

Here is an example. An ad man I know who does over a million dollars of ads each month, said to me. “Why should I read that book? I don’t care. It doesn’t make any difference. I sell ads anyway.” Well it does make a lot of difference to the companies that go bankrupt because their ads don’t sell.

If you have an interest in making big money in the ad agency business just write to me Norm Williams and I will send you a free report that tells you how to get started in this big money, easy and fun Ad Business. Send me an email with “Ad Business” in the subject to mcheck@cityisp.net and I will send you my free report. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Norman Williams, copywriter and artist in Florida at mcheck@cityisp.net - You can subscribe to my newsletter called “BIG MONEY PUBLISHING” by sending me an Email letter with subscribe in the subject. It is a unique and different newsletter about people, not about products, stuff, hype and baloney. Norm Williams, mcheck@cityisp.net click here: mailto:mcheck@cityisp.net?subject=subscribe ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Kirsten Hawkins

Washing your dog is important, but not as important as some people think. Healthy dogs actually don’t need to be washed all that often, but humans prefer to bathe them so that they have a more pleasing smell and appearance. Doggie bath time is a good time to spend with the dog, however. Although most of them don’t like to be washed, they will appreciate the contact and attention that they receive from their owners during a bath. It is also a good time to perform some other necessary “dog maintenance” such as cleaning the ears, checking for ticks and fleas, and brushing the teeth. Since many dogs do not like to sit still for any of these activities, it can be a good idea to do them all at once.

Brushing Dogs’ Teeth

Brushing your dogs’ teeth is just good dental hygiene. Most vets recommend that it be done at least twice a week to ensure your dog maintains healthy teeth and gums. If you’ve not been doing this (and, unfortunately, many people don’t) it’s never too late to start. The dog should have its own toothbrush and special toothpaste designed for dogs. Make sure you brush the back teeth in small circles, the same way you would your own, and brush up and down the length of the “pointy” canine teeth. Dog toothpaste is made to have a pleasing taste (for the dog, don’t try it yourself) and this should make the dog willing to let you perform this activity.

Checking for Ticks & Fleas

Ticks are nasty little arachnids (they’re eight-legged creatures like spiders, and therefore are not insects) that will latch onto your dog’s skin and make its blood their meal ticket. They are most common in wooded areas, but your dog should be checked for them regularly because they can carry a number of diseases. The best place to look for these bugs in under the collar or on the dog’s underbelly, buried in the fur. If found they can be removed with tweezers.

Fleas can be found in the same places, under the fur. The presence of fleas can be betrayed by the sight of their droppings on the dog’s coat. They look like flecks of pepper. The fleas themselves look like bits of brown rice. They’re about an eighth of an inch long. They can’t simply be picked off of the dog like ticks can, but finding them will let you know its time to start the dog on a program to control and eliminate the insects.

Cleaning the Ears

Pet supply stores sell special solutions for cleansing a dog’s ears. Dogs can easily get ear mites, small insects which live in the ears and feed of the waxy secretions there. Over time the bodies of these short-lived creatures build up and form a black, dirty substance. Using a cotton swab dipped in a bit of this solution, gently clean the inner ear. It may be difficult to hold the dog still for this procedure, but it doesn’t take long. And the result will be clean ears and the avoidance of potential infection and earaches in the dog.

About The Author

Kirsten Hawkins is a dog lover and animal expert from Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.doghealth411.com/ for more information on dog health, the care of dogs, and dog travel.

Ron Swerdfiger

Characterisitcs of the Boxer (dog)
Is A Boxer Right For You?

By Ron Swerdfiger

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Country of Origin: Germany
First Registered: 1904
Colors: Fawn, brindle with white markings
Coat Type: Short, glossy and smooth
Height: 21 - 25 inches
Weight: 66 - 70 lbs.
Life Span: 10 - 12 Years
Average Litter Size: 5 - 10
Health Concerns:. May have problems with heart murmurs, skin tumors, digestive problems and hypothyroidism Temperament: good-natured, affectionate, sociable, headstrong, high-energy

Active, playful, loyal, family oriented, are just a few of the characteristics of the boxer. A breed full of love for people and a zest for life, the boxer can be an ideal family dog. The boxer is unlike any other breed. Often discribed as the “clown,” of the dog cummunity, boxers are a class all their own.. Those who own boxers can attest to their unique characteristics.

With their lean muscular builds, smooth coats, and square stance, the boxer is truly an impressive looking animal. Being a working class breed, the boxer domonstrates an instinctive willinness to please, while at the same time showing an alertness, caution and courage in the face of the unknown.

However, the boxer is NOT for everyone. Being a breed of high-energy, they require plenty of love, and even more patience.

So, if you are considering owning a boxer, web-rover.com offers some information on this wonderful breed.

Origin

Originally breed in Germany, it is believe that the boxer is of Brabanter Bullenbessier descent. The Bullenbeisser was used by the elite to hunt wild boar in and around the 1800’s In order to prevent injury during the hunt, the ears were cropped.

As time passed the the Barbanter Bullenbeisser was used by cattle dealers, and by the end of the 1800’s was officially recognized as a working class dog. As well as being renowned for being an intelligent working dog, the Barbanter Bullenbessier was recognized as an excellent companion dog who was always eager to please humans.. When not working, the breed was known to be an excellent family pet, who was great with childern.

It is believed that around 1830, the Babnanter Bullenbeisser was bred with an early breed of the English Bulldog, and thus, the boxer was born.

In the early days of the breed, many changes took place. Many older pictures show boxers as being white. It is believed that white boxers were no longer accepted because in order to be police dogs, a darker coat was needed. Therefore, the Boxer Klub of Germany set the breed standard to no longer allow white boxers. To this day, there is still huge debate over white boxers.

Typical Boxer Characteristics

- The boxer is an extremely high-energy dog. As a result, they need a great deal of attention and supervisoin.

- The boxer is an intelligent dog. As should be with all dogs, the boxer needs obedience training on a regular basis starting from a young pup. Being a bright energetic breed, they will find many ways to get in to trouble if not properly trained and watched.

- Boxers are typically great with childern. If properly socialized from a pup, the boxer makes an ideal playmate.

The boxer is a natural guardian. Always alert, the boxer is on constant guard. Usually weary of strangers, and always protective of their people.

- The boxer temmperment is “fundemntally playful,” but if threadted will display unwaverying courage..

Here are some “other” characistics of the boxer that you most likey wont find in any dog book

laying on back, feet up, not a care!

GAS…bad gass

Kidney Beans (the boxer dance)

Boxer Woo Woo Song

Catching bugs

Using paws in cat like movements

Zipping around the backyard for no apparent reason.

Bounces like a rabbit when running at times

The “woo woo” song

Lay their head on you like it is too heavy to hold up!

Constatnly following their humans whereever they go.

So is a boxer right for you?

The boxer is an affectionate loyal dog, that if treated with love and respect can be a wonderful addition to any household. Yet the boxer is also a a dog with very high energy, who will need strict obedience and even more patience.. The key is to properly socialize and train your dog from a young age. By doing so, you and your dog will both enjoy your time together more more.

So If you are looking for a dog who will lay at your feet, only occasionaly moving to eat, or keeps to himself and requires little attention,then maybe a boxer isn’t exactly what you need. But If you want a dog who is full of life and a constant source of entertainment then perhaps a boxer is exactly what you need.

For more great info on the boxer, visit web-rover.com and check out the boxer forum

Tina Spriggs

How important is a dog name? Well let’s think about this.

How often do you call your dog? Who will hear your dog’s name? Will you be writing to anyone about this dog?

Now that you think about the times you’ll use the name, maybe you should put some thought into what that dog name is.

I mean, if you have a Great Dane who weighs 120 lbs, you might not want to call him something like Baby or Tiny. Or you might… it’s a personal thing. Personally, Tiny would be hilarious to me.

I can just imagine calling, “Tiny, come here boy!” While a neighbor is watching and for the first time sees this “Tiny.” Now that could be an interesting look to receive!

Maybe you have a dog that has a bit of a fiesty side nd you think it’s a good idea to call him “Killer.” Maybe you weren’t thinking about the little old lady that lives by herself next door… waiting for “Killer” to go home so she can get to the grocery store.

Are these extremes? Of course! But, haven’t you heard some dog names that just didn’t seem… right?

My dogs have some sort of silly names. Actually, my Black Lab, Sadie, had a carefully chosen name. I was pregnant with my first child when we got Sadie. She was six weeks old and clever as they come.

Sadie was very majestic in all her movements and attitudes. So, we decided to look at our baby name book and see what we could come up with to suit her.

Sadie is actually a pet form of Sarah, which means “lady” or “princess” in Hebrew.

It totally fit her and is the best suited dog name I think we could have given her.

Two of her sons, however, were not so fortunate. See, two years ago Sadie had a litter of 7 pups, which we did not intend to keep. We already had four dogs and didn’t need any more.

We cared for the pups though and watched them grow each day. My husband and I would swap stories about the cute little things they did.

The dogs all looked so much alike that we found it confusing to talk about them without names. Eventually, names started emerging on their own.

For example, there was one brown dog in the mix. (How he got this color and look is a mystery.) So we called him Brownie. Not the cleverest of names, but it helped us identify him.

Next there was Tipper and Bubba, who we ended up keeping. Tipper has a tiny patch of white on the tips of his front paws… hence the name “Tipper.”

Bubba, as his name might suggest, is a big brute. He’s the biggest and the meanest of the litter.

But, if we knew we were going to keep these guys, we might have gone a different route in choosing a dog name. Bubba doesn’t exactly say, “Son of a princess,” but his attitude definitely does.

So here are some examples of the different ways a dog name can make a difference.

My advice? Think about all the times you’ll use the name. Find out a little about who your dog is before giving him a name. And, think of yourself 10 years older than you are now… will you still like to say that name and think… I chose that?

About the Author

About the Author:

Tina Spriggs is an expert dog lover whose lifelong interest in canines provides the motivation for her site. To learn more about dogs or to find gifts and toys for them visit her site at Dog Gifts and Toys for Dog Lovers.

Copyright 2004. All rights reserved.

Adam Lenk

The Shih-tzu is mostly known for its vibrant beauty, abounding energy, and imperial attitude. In fact, the Shih-tzu has become one of the most popular breeds among consumers searching for the unimaginably cute and playful puppy.

The Shih-tzu originates in China. It is believed that these tiny dogs originated in Tibet and then were brought to be bred in the City of Peking. The Shih-tzu quickly caught the eye of the Imperial Chinese court and were guarded protectively by their benevolent owners. Members of the Chinese royalty were so protective of the breed that it wasn’t until 1930 that the Shih-tzu debuted in Western civilization.

After being recognized by the British AKC in 1946 and the United States AKC in 1969, the Shih-tzu’s popularity grew in leaps and bounds. Today the Shih-tzu remains a very popular breed for both companionship and showing.

Although small, the Shih-tzu is very sturdy and hardy. This breed’s most identifiable traits are its abundant coat of long hair, full beard and mustache, and upward growing nose. Weighing in at only 9 to 16 pounds, Shih-tzus can reach an impressive height of 11 inches. The Shih-tzu is full of character. While they can be obstinate, dogs belonging to this breed are generally spunky, active and happy and sometimes portray an attitude that borders on arrogance.

Because of its small size, Shih-tzus do well in very small homes such as apartments. The lack of a yard does not even affect these little guys. They are very sensitive to heat though, and should be kept in a cool environment.

Caring for a Shih-tzu takes a little more patience and dedication than with other breeds. As I said before, these dogs can be obstinate and stubborn which makes training and house breaking a chore. Their thick, long coat requires daily grooming and brushing, and their sensitive eyes need to be cleaned and maintained daily. It is also a good idea to have Shih-tzus professionally groomed on a regular basis. This will aid you in your daily grooming rituals.

The most common health problems associated with Shih-tzus are usually related to their respiratory function. These dogs tend to wheeze and snore a great deal and are prone to ear, eye and other respiratory problems. Shih-tzus also tend to become obese very easily and should not be overfed. Perhaps the most endearing trait of the Shih-tzu is its clever and affectionate personality which make it ideal as a family pet. So, if you are looking for an adorable, spunky canine companion with an imperial background and attitude, perhaps a Shih-tzu is exactly what you are looking for.

About The Author

Adam Lenk

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