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			Dog Chewing And Remedies: Dogs are born chewers, and when the urge to be oral strikes, almost any object will do. Even cats, which tend to use their nails to carve paths of destruction, will sometimes set their teeth around such delectable items such as computer cords and carpets. "Chewing knows few bounds. It's a popular pastime among all kinds of animal," says Bob Gutierrez, animal behavior coordinator at the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. But while unauthorized munching may be a source of great amusement for your dog or cat, it can wreak havoc around the house. So if your pet's chewing is gnawing at your patience, don't stand around biting your nails. Try these suggestions. Just Say No. Letting your pet get away with chewing even once can set the stage for a lifetime of bad habits. When you catch your pet chewing something he shouldn't, say NO! Then replace the object with an appropriate chew toy and praise him when he takes interest in it. They learn pretty fast this way. Rotate their toys. Instead of lavishing your pet with his favorite chew toy all at once, give him one or two at a time. Then change them every couple of days. This makes life more interesting and gives them something new to do. Make the good better. Particularly when they are young, pets can't figure out why it's OK to chew the rawhide and not the leather couch or dog bed. To help them figure it out, make the toys or chew toys more appealing. Tyr coating the chew toy with peant butte or soaking it in chicken or beef broth, even rub your scent all over it can have better effects. Then drag the toy with a string until the dog gets interested. When they start chewing, get excited and praise them. Good boy, chew, chew, chew. After a while, you just have to say chew and your pet will know what to do. If you still can't curve the destructive behavior, and remember, it takes work and especially with new members; investigate these options. Bitter Apple Spray, Tabasco sauce will definitely keep your dog from trying that again, spray perfume, pets hate it, and finally, remove and objects you do not want destroyed for new members and when you are not home. If you are looking for a durable dog bed and have a nipper, your best chance of success is Cordura. Take a look at our line of Courdura outdoor dog beds. You can pour Tabasco sauce all over this bed and not get it ruined. But please remember, no manufacturer can warranty a dog product against destructive behavior. The good news is most items can be patched or replaced at a minimal charge.

			In The Beginning: When we look at the dog it is difficult to imagine how it has evolved over millions of years. Early mammals fed only on vegetation but in time meat eaters came about - they were able to survive by eating the vegetarians. History takes us back to mouse sized , flesh eating mammals called Creodonts which lived at the same time as dinosaurs, 54 to 38 million years ago in the Eocene period. Believed to be tree and den dwellers, small with long backs, short legs, and long tails. Several characteristics of Miacis have been passed down to the dogs we know today.


			Have you every seen a dog in pajamas? Unlike you and me, dogs have their own unique ensemble that keeps them cool during hot summer nights and warm in the chill of winter. These furry creatures have their own house coat built right in. And conveniently so, as over half of their life is spent sleeping. The history of the dog dates back 38,000,000 years. Which includes a large variety of dog like creatures; the most familiar are the wolves, coyotes, fox and dingoes. The wolves were domesticated through human contact in the wild, they would follow man, while observing and mimicking. No wonder we can’t get them off the couch! Today this domesticated lovable creature has made its way into households all over the world, representing over 800 different breeds. Pet owners cannot do enough for their companions, giving them the best of health care, specialty foods, dog daycare, personal walkers, and pleasurable sleeping quarters. After all, we want the very best for our little friends, for all the joy they bring us in return. Throughout the life span of your dog, every purchase that you make, will invest in their future. Imagine that one solid purchase in a quality pet bed would invest in half of your dog’s life. If dog’s really do follow us, then a comfortable orthopedic dog bed is a requirement as their domain by your bedside. The definition of orthopedic is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments. The pillow in the basket or the elevated frame actually does nothing for their comfort. You should also stay away from beds that do not give enough details in order for you to make a wise decision or ads that look to good to be true. Most likely you are getting an import that has been subjected to many issues such as foreign species of bugs, ticks, lice and deformities in manufacturing and shipping. Imported beds outside of North America are not made with the same quality materials, and usually break down prematurely. When it comes to dog beds, domestic is better. Imports just don’t match up. How do you know what you are buying? Ask, or purchase a good brand name. You need to purchase a bed that resembles the den. Most dogs will lay tucked in a ball and others stretched out. Finding the perfect fit to create a domain can be difficult. Memory foam or orthopedic foam is also appealing to dogs with chronic ailments and should be considered. Mammoth Dog Beds have been studying sleeping behavior for over ten years. Here are a few words, “Dogs like comfort as humans do. A soft supportive pillow with a bolster that can be washed will ensure an active dog to get a long and peaceful rest.” , There you have it folks, next time your dog is laying on the hard floor, think of their longevity and splurge on a nice bed or dog furniture solely for them. Copyright 2006, Joe De

			Pedigree Group Lesson: Pedigree dogs are those which have been bred to conform to a Kennel Club breed standard. As more foreign dogs are introduced to Britain, additional breeds are frequently added to the Kennel Club's long list. Divided into seven groups, the Pastoral, Gundog, Hound, Utility, Terrier, Toy, and Working Groups. In other countries Kennel Clubs also recognize different breeds, although in most countries the majority of dog breeds recognized in Britain are included in their own official breed lists too. Grouping differs from country to country. In the United States there are seven groups: Sporting, Hound, Non-Sporting, Terrier, Toy, Working, and Herding ; whilst the Federation Cynologique International (FCI), The World Canine Organization, recognizes 329 breeds divided into 10 different groups. In consequence, several of the breeds which belong in a certain group in one country find themselves differently grouped elsewhere. Of course not all dogs are pedigree-bred. There are also cross-breeds and mongrels.

			Dog Anatomy: All dogs have an equal number of bones. It is the length, thickness, quality and their strength which causes breeds to ultimately differ. A dog's skeleton is similar to humans. The differing attribute is a human's posture is vertical and a dog's posture is horizontal. Dogs typically shed hair in spring and fall. Other contributing factors are; the increase and decrease in the amount of daylight hours, and their fluctuation in hormones. All dogs are born blind and deaf. Their ears and eyes typically open up within the first 9-14 days. In all breeds, smell is a dog's most advanced sense. The average human has 5 million scent receptors, while a dog has approximately 200 million. An average gestation period (pregnancy length) is 63 days. Puppies are fed solely by their mother for the first 3-4 weeks, and should not leave before the age of 8-10 weeks. As a general rule, smaller breeds live longer than larger breeds

			Dog Jokes and Metaphors: If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man. - Mark Twain You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, 'Wow, you're right! I never would've thought of that!' - Dave Barry Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. - Roger Caras If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then give him only two of them. - Phil Pastoret My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am. The average dog is a nicer person than the average person. - Andy Rooney We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. - M. Acklam Dogs love their friends and bite their enemies, quite unlike people, who are incapable of pure love and always have to mix love and hate. - Sigmund Freud I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult. - Rita Rudner A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down. - Robert Benchley Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like never washed a dog. - Franklin P. Jones If I have any beliefs about immortality, it is that certain dogs I have known will go to heaven, and very, very few persons. - James Thurber If your dog is fat, you aren't getting enough exercise. - Unknown My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to $3.00 a can. That's almost $21.00 in dog money. -Joe Weinstein Ever consider what our dogs must think of us? I mean, here we come back from a grocery store with the most amazing haul -- chicken, pork, half a cow. They must think we're the greatest hunters on earth! - Anne Tyler Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. - Robert A. Heinlein The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue. - Anonymous Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful. - Ann Landers If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. - Will Rogers There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. - Ben Williams A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. - Josh Billings


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