Merry Christmas from The Doggy World
December 25, 2011 | pattyvieira | The Doggy World News | No Comments
Merry Christmas everyone!!!
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How to Recognize Signs of Stress in Your Dog
November 25, 2011 | pattyvieira | Dog Behavior, The Doggy World News | No Comments
Before we start, look at this picture... What a cute little Yorkshire... Do you think that there is something wrong with this dog? I'll come back to this later... Stress in dogs is triggered by many factors that might not be significant for us but for them could be a big deal. A new environment
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Happy Thanksgiving!
November 24, 2011 | pattyvieira | The Doggy World News | No Comments
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We all have so much to be thankful for and sometimes we don't realize it. I am thankful for everything that has been given to me. Family, friends, and my beautiful followers!! What are you thankful for today? Talk to you soon! Patty Vieira
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Why Does Your Dog Lick Your Face?
Since dog and wolf behaviors are similar, the interactions of wolves in the wild give scientists a chance to observe communication in a pure form, as it exists without human interference. For example, a behavior that many people find annoying is when dogs lick people's faces, and especially thei
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Choosing the Right Dog Breed
Bringing a new dog home is a life-changing decision. Before you begin the search for a new dog, you need to ask yourself this question: Is this the right time to bring a dog into my life? A dog is a great companion, but it also requires a daily, long-term commitment in the form of regular meal
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A Dog Who Loves Scuba Diving… NOT!
A Dachshund named Boniface goes scuba diving with his owner, Sergey Gorbunov, a professional scuba diver from Russia. The dog even has a specially made "doggie dry suit" and a helmet. The owner insists that his dog really enjoys going scuba diving with him. That is a good question! Some people a
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Puppies: How to Promote Healthy Social Behavior
A dog’s mental stability in adult life depends heavily on how well he was socialized as a puppy. Without a proper introduction to noises, strange people, and other dogs, your pet can be afraid of a variety of stimuli, such as animals, vacuum cleaners, or even the television.Additionally, aggressiv
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The Inspiring Surf Dog Ricochet
This is an amazing video that went viral on YouTube. It is about a dog that was born to be a service dog for a person with disabilities, but because of her instinct for chasing birds, which could be a serious risk for a person with disability, she became The Surf Dog Ricochet! Now she helps raise mo
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Adopt a Pet
Adopting a pet is an honorable thing to do. There are several animals that have no home or people to care for them. By adopting a pet into your family you’re making the same commitment to it that you would make to any living thing that you were responsible for. And just like with a young ch
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And The Winner Of The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest 2010 Is…
The winner is Princess Abby, a rescued Chihuahua from Lake County, California. She has a peculiar walk due to the fact that her back legs are longer than her front legs. She also has a missing eye. Princess Abby was rescued off the streets by the Humane Society five months ago. When Francis, the own
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Dog Nurses Baby Lion
A baby lion survived by a miracle. The mother died giving a birth in a Siberian Zoo. A mongrel dog turned out to be a great and caring foster mother.
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Cute Video: Dog Vs. Mirror
Cute puppy sees himself in a mirror and thinks there's another puppy in the room!
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10 Best Podcasts For Dog Lovers
- The Dog Trainer's Quick and Dirty Tips for Teaching and Caring For Your Dog The Dog Trainer explains how to get the polite behaviors you want and then turn those behaviors into lifelong habits. Whether you're housetraining, teaching your dog to roll over, or wondering how to evaluate a dog
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10 Best iPhone Apps For Dog Lovers
- Pet Services Finder If you're searching for the nearest Veterinarian, Groomer or Dog Park, this is the best App for you. PetMD's Finder helps you locate all services for your pets' needs, including: Veterinarians, Dog Parks, Daycare Centers, and Pet Friendly Hotels. Free App Pet Services
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Most Popular Small Dog Breeds For Apartments
Here is a list of the most popular small dog breeds for apartments. Which one will you choose? - Bichon Frise The Bichon Frise is a compact and small dog with a powder puff appearance. It is a gentle, affectionate, and playful dog. It has a moderate activity level. They require grooming,
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Soccer Dogs and The World Cup
As the world turns its attention to the World Cup in South Africa, the San Diego Sockers professional indoor soccer team joined up with the Soccer Collies, a local team of soccer-playing dogs for a special exhibition on the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge field at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on June 11.
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Dogs Turning Into Pandas and Tigers?
Zhengzhou, China: Some pet owners have painted their dogs to look like wild animals. Retrievers turned into tigers, small fluffy puppies turned into pandas. This is the latest new craze in China. What do you think about it? Leave your comment!
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Smiling Dogs – Pedigree Commercial
This is another great Pedigree commercial aired in 2007/2008.
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Why Do Dogs Bite?
Fact: Dogs bite more than 4.7 million people in the United States each year. Many of those cases are children. Even though there are ways to curb the aggressive behavior in dogs, some bites can't be prevented at all. So, why do dogs bite? There are some situation where dogs might feel trappe
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Amazing Pedigree Commercial
Have you seen this amazing ad from Pedigree? Watch it and leave your comment below! ;)
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Is Your Dog Easily Distracted?
Some dogs, specially sighthounds, are easily distracted by everything in life. They will run after anything that moves. This kind of dog should always be leashed or confined to a securely fenced yard. Teaching your dog commands like sit and stay are really important to maintaining control over yo
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Summer Day at the Dog Park
Some tips on how to take care of your dog in a summer day at the park!
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