http://www.vjad.net/world-of-dogs/blog All dog related information Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:23:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The dog parvo virus is probably the most common viral illness of dogs at the moment. The virus is extremely small (the Latin word for small is "parvo") - just a few grams of stool can contain millions of virus particles. The dog parvo virus has been known and identifiable ... http://www.vjad.net/world-of-dogs/blog/dog-health/dog-parvo-the-deadliest-viral-disease-of-dogs Training your dog not to bark unnecessarily is part and parcel of training him to be a good and obedient companion. In this regard, obedience training and socialization from an early age is all that more important, providing a foundation to head off and/or deal with any potential problems that ... http://www.vjad.net/world-of-dogs/blog/dog-training/why-does-my-dog-bark-all-of-the-time When we need a service performed (on anything), the first port of call is usually the Yellow Pages (or their equivalent). Pick up the book and find someone who is close to you. Right? But would you take your kids to a Doctor you don't know? Perhaps if you have ... http://www.vjad.net/world-of-dogs/blog/dog-health/tips-on-how-to-choose-a-vet-for-your-dog Everyone who owns or has owned a dog has had their dog show signs of illness. Many vets will tell you that it would be so much easier to diagnose symptoms of sick dogs if they could just talk. Being that is not the case one has to carefully observe ... http://www.vjad.net/world-of-dogs/blog/dogs/symptoms-of-a-sick-dog If your dog is being aggressive then you cannot ignore this type of behavior. Although dogs in the wild are instinctively aggressive in scrounging for food and capturing a mate's attention, aggressive behavior is dangerous in captivity and can cause severe harm. In this article, we'll provide you with tips ... http://www.vjad.net/world-of-dogs/blog/dogs/correcting-dog-aggression-tips-to-squash-dog-aggression-for-good "Man's best friend"? That would be his dog, traditionally. This best friend could be a better one, if the dog goes through some dog training. A lot of women also consider their dogs to be their best friends, as well. The companionship a dog and his owner share is priceless. ... http://www.vjad.net/world-of-dogs/blog/dog-training/top-dog-training-tips A common concern pet owners have with feeding their dogs raw dog food is whether or not they will get parasites, and if bacteria is a concern. It's certainly a fair concern to have and I certainly don't want feed my dog food laden with bacteria or parasites, and I ... http://www.vjad.net/world-of-dogs/blog/dogs/the-barf-diet-can-your-dog-stomach-the-raw-dog-food-diet Once you or your family have made the decision to bring a new dog or puppy into the family it's time to make the next very crucial choice: what breed of dog is most suited to you, your family and lifestyle? Each breed of dog has its own different set of ... http://www.vjad.net/world-of-dogs/blog/dogs/what-type-of-dog-is-right-for-you Witnessing a dog or other pet having a seizure can be frightening, especially when it's your pet that loses control, falls over, chomps its teeth, salivates, drools, whines, paddles its paws, and possibly loses bowel and urination control. Eyes can enlarge (dilate) and your pet is unresponsive. Seeing a seizure ... http://www.vjad.net/world-of-dogs/blog/dog-health/dog-seizures German Shepherds are amazing dogs. They are one of the most intelligent and versatile breeds, making them quick to learn and easy to train. German Shepherds are extremely loyal to their owners and fearless when it comes to protecting their home and loved ones. They prove to be eager pupils ... http://www.vjad.net/world-of-dogs/blog/dogs/german-shepherds