Although you can get commercial food for your Golden Retriever, the ideal way to feed is to use a combination approach of both commercial food and fresh people foods.  Most commercial food is good for your Golden, although it lacks nutrients and vitamins that fresh food has.  Vets will tell you that fresh food is [...]

If you’re not a big German Shepherd breed expert, you may think a German Shepherd is a German Shepherd. But there are actually three breed lines of German Shepherd. In speaking of “German Shepherd” dogs, we’re talking about the black and tan, short-coated dogs with short coats and pointed ears, that are commonly used in [...]

Are you bored with your dog who knows only three commands? Don’t fret, my friend! You could probably use a little jazz. Specific command words are not that difficult and important. The thing here should be the consistency of its usage. My friend, Wiki, here can give you a bit of a blast. Some of [...]

Dog training should not be pursuit without getting the necessary training devices. One of them is the dog training collar. This equipment has been extremely helpful for numerous dog owners. While dog collars in general are available in many types, they are also obtainable in different styles. Commonly, they serve the purpose of controlling your [...]

If you have a German Shepherd, you know that they love food. And they’re not particularly picky. Like most dogs, they will eat what you give them, including whatever table scraps you throw in their bowls and whatever food you happen to buy. They’re not especially choosy about the dog food they’ll eat or the [...]

One thing that do owners should be feeding their dogs is all-natural dog treats. Lots of dog treats today are processed with so many preservatives, chemicals, additives, and other unhealthy ingredients that don’t contribute to your dog’s total good health. Just like humans, the more “natural” the food one eats, the better one feels. Many [...]

If you are thinking of getting and owning a dog, it is always best to gather valuable information on dog breeds first before making any purchase. As you may have been told, dogs come in a variety of breeds; each has its own origin, characteristics, and personality. The good news is that in today’s modern [...]

Dog behavior training is more than making your dog all obedient and safe to leave home alone, process is to complex to reduce it to this. Since dog owners have to be an active part involved in dog behavior training, they come to learn and discover the unexpressed sides of their pets. In a nut [...]

Dog training is the oldest and probably the most common solution to bridge the understanding gap between people and dogs as their best friends. There are plenty of solutions to help dog owners train their animals, and one of the most popular is the dog training video. Sold online or in special pet stores, dog [...]

Choosing among dog collars is not as easy as it may seem. This is primarily because dog collars are made for certain purposes. So, when you are browsing through dog collars for your pet, you would really need to weigh the reasons why you are getting it a collar. Are you getting a collar just [...]

Considered as Man’s best friend, dogs are one of the most preferred pets of today. These playful, loyal and loving canines are willing to risk their own lives just to protect their owners. And for that reason, most of the dog owners of today provide their canine friends with the best and healthiest food that [...]

When you think of dogs and allergies, you may think of people with allergies TO dogs. You may not think of the dogs themselves having the allergies. But, like people, dogs can develop allergies to substances in their environment. With German Shepherds, sometimes you can predict allergies based on the dog’s lineage and allergies in [...]

There are a lot of dog kennels that you can easily buy from your local pet stores and even from online pet stores. However, you also have the choice as to whether or not build your own dog kennel. In fact, a lot of owners prefer to build their own dog kennels, rather than buying [...]

If you are considering getting a dog but you have not the faintest idea which particular breed to get, there is no need to worry yet. Sure, finding that perfect breed can indeed be a bit difficult for you. But there are actually a lot of things you can do to reach your decision. One [...]

Ideally, dogs should be placed indoors. Even the Humane Society of America commends placing dogs indoors. However, there are times when this kind of pet needs outdoor socialization, space and exposure. In this case, a dog house plan must be structured. In deciding for your dog house plan, follow these basic tips to find and [...]

Potty training, or housebreaking, your German Shepherd puppy will be much easier than you might expect. German Shepherds are very smart, and they’re not as stubborn as some smart breeds, so they’re easy to train. Your pup may have a few “issues” at first, but this is only because he’s a puppy, and puppies have [...]

We all want the best for our pets, especially when it comes to health and behavior. In fact, if you have a dog for a pet, you just might be considering getting into dog training, to ensure your pet is well behaved. If you do not have any background on dog training, there is no [...]

Besides proper caring and feeding for pets, it is similarly essential to value their emotional requirements and freedom. Like dogs, pets often venture out in the neighborhood with no guidance. This raises their risk of getting lost or the inability to trace the path back home. This has been one of the inevitable dilemmas of [...]

If you own a German Shepherd, or are thinking of adopting or buying one, you’re one of many German Shepherd lovers, and for good reason. German Shepherds are among the most intelligent dogs, and also among the best-looking dogs, with their smooth coats, strong bodies. German Shepherds also have lively personalities and make great companion [...]

If you are thinking about getting a purebred dog, then you should know a thing or two about dog breeders. This is because choosing among the many dog breeders in the puppy market is very essential in finding that perfect puppy for you. Purebred dogs are not just bought from any puppy mill in the [...]