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Dogo Argentino (Argentinian Mastiff)

...essive with other dogs but will not usually provoke the confrontation. The Dogo is not a dog that can be expected to get along well at a dog park with a lot of strange dogs. It is generally not recommended to try to keep a male Dogo in the same household with another male of a large breed. This is asking for trouble. Dogos also often exhibit frustration or displacement aggression as well as food/bone guarding. History Also known as the Argentinian... read more

Agility for Dogs

...an obtain titles as they progress in skill. The titles consist of ‘Agility Dog’ (AD), ‘Agility Dog Excellent’ (ADE) and ‘Agility Dog Masters’ (ADM). In order to achieve a title, the dog must successfully complete a course designed for that level, within a particular time limit, on three separate occasions. Your dog won’t understand the concepts of winning or losing, but it will have tremendous fun. Contact information We filmed our segment with: I... read more

Tennis Ball Dog

...ll us about Georgia, her black Labrador Retriever. Monica claimed that the dog can hold three tennis balls in its mouth at once! Don visited the Wilson family to see this amazing dog in action. Sure enough, Georgia held one ball in her mouth normally, and tucked the other two up under her flews (upper lips). Georgia was originally part of the Guide Dog program, but didn’t make the grade because she was afraid of umbrellas! Even though she did not... read more

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

...alance between providing it with a loving environment without spoiling the dog is essential. Otherwise the dog may become over-protective, undisciplined and at worse aggressive. According to one breeder, almost one in six purchased dogs have been re-homed due to owners being under-prepared for life with a Polish. If you are happy to take up the challenge, a Polish can make for a very loyal and good natured family dog. Average cost is between $300... read more

Problem Dog

...a neutral or positive tone. Don recommends using the command ‘sit’ to help dogs break their barking habit. As the dog relaxed and momentarily stopped barking, Roger was rewarded with play – a throw of the tennis ball and praise. With each repetition, Don waited for a longer non-barking period before he would throw the ball to the dog. It is also important that the family co-operate in a pet’s training. An animal should never be teased, especially... read more

Washing Dogs

...also had some tips to make bath time less stressful for both you and your dog. Dogs are self-cleaning! People live in close contact with their dogs, which come inside, get on the furniture and travel in cars. Many owners wash them regularly, so that they look and smell clean. However, most healthy dogs really do not need to be washed very often, because they have coats that are designed to be self-cleaning. Any dirt that comes onto the skin finds... read more

Pyrenean Mountain Dog

...wa.asn.au Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 9455 1188 Fax: (08) 9455 1190 Dogs SA http://dogssa.com.au Phone: (08) 8349 4797 Canine Control Council of Queensland http://www.cccq.org.au Email: [email protected] Phone: (07) 3252 2661 Fax: (07) 3252 3864 Tasmanian Canine Association http://www.tasdogs.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 6272 9443 Fax: (03) 6273 0844 Dogs NT http://www.territorydogworld.com Email: [email protected] Phone:... read more

Viewers’ Letters – Bichons, dog kennel, climbers

...Coledale in New South Wales, wrote to tell Don about her beautiful rescue dog, Harley. He is a large dog (Red Setter x Golden Retriever), and so it was difficult to find an attractive dog house that was big enough. Tasha’s husband took up the challenge and built a fabulous, solid and very eye-catching kennel for Harley. Natasha designed and shaped the finishing touch – a surfboard for the front with the initial ‘H’. Climbers Claudia Vercion-Horne... read more

French Bulldog | Frenchie Road Test

Black French Bulldog
...ed from imported English bloodlines. Health and lifespan of the French Bulldog French Bulldogs do have some potential health problems. Among those to watch is a weakness in the back which can be aggravated by the dog jumping down from furniture, particularly when young. Other potential problems with the breed include luxating patellas (dislocating knee joints) and soft palate problems in some lines. French Bulldogs are very susceptible to overheat... read more

Dog Mat

Dog Mat Rita Hill created a soft, fleecy mat for her dog. Sparky needed a medium-sized mat, but it’s easy to change the dimensions to suit the size of your own pooch. Dog Bed Sizes (includes 3cm seam allowance) Small 76cm x 56cm Medium 76cm x 106cm Large 96cm x 126cm You will need Sherpa fleece (150cm wide) Thick wadding (130cm wide) Step by step instructions 1. Cut two rectangles of the Sherpa fleece and sew them together, fleecy sides facing ea... read more

Samoyed Dogs

...It is likely that they are initially the product of matings between pariah dogs (undomesticated, scavenging dogs) which travelled north through the Arctic regions and larger, more robust wolves. Selective breeding by the Arctic’s human inhabitants further contributed to the variations in the spitz breeds we see today. Despite these variations, these spitz breeds are all recognised by their distinctive double coats, erect ears, broad head and curle... read more

Maltalier Dogs

...be very stable. On the whole it is a very reasonable, attentive and happy dog, although one should always be careful to not leave any dog alone with young children. The Maltalier has reasonable trainability and dogs have even progressed through agility and obedience classes. Like most dogs, they are at their most active when young, though once passed the age of five, many are happy to sleep all day. Maltaliers are often bred back to Cavaliers, pr... read more