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Delivering puppies requires being prepared for the delivery with warm, dry towels, making sure the mother is taking care of the puppies and letting the vet know that puppies are on the way. Deliver puppies safely at home with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care.

Expert: Dr. Pam Nichols
Contact: www.k-9rehab.com
Bio: Dr. Pam Nichols has been a veterinarian for 13 years, and she owns the Animal Care Center in Bountiful, Utah.
Filmmaker: Michael Burton

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Caring for newborn puppies requires first keeping them warm and dry with absorbent towels, making sure they each get proper nutrition from the mother and monitoring their weight as they grow. Care for newborn puppies with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care.

Expert: Dr. Pam Nichols
Contact: www.k-9rehab.com
Bio: Dr. Pam Nichols has been a veterinarian for 13 years, and she owns the Animal Care Center in Bountiful, Utah.
Filmmaker: Michael Burton

Duration : 0:1:20

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A big mistake that dog owners make is assuming that a dog is potty trained before they truly are. Use a crate to teach a dog that not going to the bathroom outside is unacceptable with help from a dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience training for dogs.

Expert: Heidi Dixner
Contact: www.redrovercomeover.com
Bio: Heidi Dixner is the owner of Red Rover Pet Services in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

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A cute selection of Mastiff Dogs including; Mastiff training, mastiff puppies, mastiff grooming and mastiff care.

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http://chowvideo.com Chow dog obedience training and grooming tips. Advice from Chow experts. Pet Chows and champions. How to recognize a reputable breeder of chows for sale. Scenes of Chow club shows.

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The Argentine Dogo is a large, white, game-bred, muscular dog that was developed in Argentina for the protection of families against Puma attacks, and very well suited for big-game hunting.Dogos are known for being extremely loyal and affectionate with their families and crave attention from their owners. They are excessively tolerant of children due to their high pain tolerance, derived from selective breeding to be a big game hunter. They are protective of what they perceive as their territory and will guard it against any intruder. They get along with other dogs as long as they have been properly socialized, but will usually not tolerate another dog trying to assert dominance over them and might not coexist peacefully with another dominant breed of dog. However, dog aggression is not desirable in the Dogo Argentino, as it is at odds with its intended purpose as a pack hunter.Dogo Argentinos are accomplished big-game hunters, and are still widely used today in a variety of ways from tracking, search and rescue, Schutzhund training, general police work including narcotics detection, military, and family dog. They are even occasionally used as guide dogs, or as service animals.The Dogo Argentino was bred specifically to avoid the dog aggression problems inherent in the Cordoba Fighting Dog when applied to hunting, specifically its lack of ability to hunt in a pack. The creators of the breed took great care to prevent this undesirable trait from manifesting in the Dogo Argentino, as the breed was always intended to be a pack hunter.Dogos can develop an aggressive or dominant temperament if not socialized with other dogs at an early age, particularly with other dogs of the same sex, but can be trained by an experienced handler. However, some Dogos are bred for dog fighting. Dogos of these lines are extremely aggressive and not suited for big game hunting, unlike the original Dogo Argentino. These Dogos are somewhat smaller than the ones used for big-game hunting weighting between 75 and 90 lb. In some rare cases, they are cross-bred with the American Pit Bull Terrier. In the United Kingdom it is illegal to own Argentine Dogos without specific exemption from a court per the 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act. The Australian government has banned the importation of this dog.In the 1930s in Argentina, Antonio Nores Martinez set out to breed the ultimate big game hunting dog, a dog not only capable of taking on dangerous game such as wild boar and cougars, but a dog also capable of being a loyal pet and family guardian.Martinez picked the Cordoba Fighting Dog to be the base for the breed. This breed is extinct today but was described as a large and ferocious dog that was both a great hunter and fighter. He crossed it with Great Dane, Boxer, Spanish Mastiff, Old English Bulldog, Bull Terrier, Great Pyrenees, Pointer, Irish Wolfhound and Dogue de Bordeaux. Martinez kept improving the resulting breed via selective breeding to introduce the desired traits. The first standard for the Dogo Argentino was written in 1928. The Dogo Argentino was introduced to the United States by Dr. Raúl Zeballos and family in the early 1970s.O dogo argentino é um cão molossóide originado da região de Córdoba, fruto do grande esforço de Antonio Nores Martínez, auxiliado por seu irmão Agustin Nores Martinez, que em 1928 estabeleu o padrão da raça. Apenas em 1965 a Federação de Cinofilia Argentina reconheceu a raça. Atualmente é a única raça reconhecida de cães com orígem argentina. Em busca de um cão que fosse invencível nas rinhas e insuperável na caça de javalis e pumas, selecionaram dez raças, sendo o cão “base” o Viejo Perro de Pelea Cordobés, raça hoje extinta mas que na época era muita popular nas brigas entre cães.Atualmente o dogo argentino desempenha outras funções além da caça, como guarda, guia de cegos e busca e salvamento, além de ser muito utilizado como cão de polícia em países como Argentina. México, Estados Unidos, Holanda e Israel É um cão valente e corajoso, mas extremamente equilibrado, sendo aclamado por criadores e proprietários como um cão não feroz. Dedicado e sempre interessado em todas as atividades da família, é sensível e inteligente o bastante para reconhecer as pessoas que não fazem parte do círculo familiar, e ainda assim, permitir que elas possam integrar e participar da vida dos seus donos, sendo extremamente tolerante com crianças.De coloração inteiramente branca, sendo permitida até uma mancha preta em volta dos olhos que não cubra mais de 10% de toda a cabeça, espanta pela rusticidade e porte de poderio.

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Fitting an Easy Walk dog harness correctly keeps a dog from pulling on the leash. Fit an Easy Walk dog harness with tips from a dog trainer in this free pet care video series.

Expert: Kim Amatucci
Bio: Kim Amatucci is a practicing Pet Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant. She has been training since 2002 and been working with her own pets for the past 13 years.
Filmmaker: Travis Waack

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Dog grooming is essential for our dog. Dog grooming can be done at home or by a professional. Although when dog grooming is about nails, there is a bit more what should be known…
Dog nail grooming requires the use of clippers, grinders and files, which are normally used for nail trimming. Clippers are available in many sizes and models, it is all about choosing the model that best suits your dog’s needs. Medium-sized clippers usually work on all breeds except for very large dogs. Grinders offer an alternative to clippers that lots of groomers prefer, and which should definitely prove suitable for a wide range of dog nail grooming applications.

Grinders smooth off edges while clippers cut. Both tools can be used in parallel or in support of each other because dog nail grooming is complex and sometimes risky. There is a guard attached to some clippers which prevents cutting too much nail, nevertheless, this feature partly blocks vision and you could cut tissues close to the nail without realizing it. Such accidents are frequent in home grooming because of the wrong use of tools.

More advanced equipment for dog nail grooming stems the bleeding and cauterizes the vein if the clippers touch it. The problem with dog nail grooming is that you have to be very careful and maximize the dog’s comfort, or you risk to make the animal nervous and agitated, thus reducing the chances of trimming the nails properly.

Even so, dog nail grooming should not be neglected. Without trimming or the chance to smooth the nails against the ground, a pet that lives mainly indoors will suffer when the nails get too long. Improperly trimmed nails also carry the risk of ingrown nails, which are both painful and uncomfortable. If you can hear the dog’s nails clicking against the floor, then, you should cut them right away.

When the dog has too brittle nails to cut by normal dog nail grooming methods, filing or grinding is the alternative that avoids the formation of splinters. The dog’s disposition and tolerance are very important for nail trimming. Don’t attempt at cutting them all at once; breaks are usually necessary in order to allow the animal to relax. Because of the discomfort, it is very likely for a dog to bit his master during dog nail grooming.

With many pets it takes a lot of time to get used to nail trimming. Tolerance can be helped with careful handling, but this doesn’t always work. Try the reward system and give your pet a tiny treat after each nail cut. This may help you complete the task more rapidly and without incidents.

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If you are a dog owner more likely know what is the dog grooming. There are different type of dog grooming as there are breeds. However why the best dog grooming?
Pet physical maintenance goes hand in hand with good health and well being. It’s just like with humans, animals feel best when they are well taken care of. The best dog grooming is usually defined by factors like budget, dog size, dog personality and breed. Moreover, you’ll have to determine the grooming frequency starting from these, turning nail cutting, hair combing and ear cleaning into a routine. The best dog grooming is normally achieved by following a vet’s recommendations. You can thus groom the pet at home or take it to a professional grooming salon for the operation.

A healthy coat comes with good frequent brushing, and most dogs really enjoy this kind of grooming. The brushes have to be adjusted to the dog’s hair. Thus, in order to prevent the tangling and matting of the hair, dogs with long thick hair should be brushed daily. The rest of the grooming is a lot easier if the pet’s fur is kept in a good condition by daily brushing. Medium-haired dogs require weekly brushing only, while short-haired breeds are the easiest to care for in terms of brushing. We ought to emphasize the importance of good brushing during the shedding season.

If dogs love brushing, they certainly hate nail trimming. Handling the paws is something difficult no matter the dog which is why lots of owners are afraid that they might hurt the animal during the process. Finding the best dog grooming for the matter means avoiding the pet’s fear of pain, since this will make things a lot easier. A professional groomer or vet technician should be entrusted with nail trimming at least once a month, and you may also learn a thing or two from them.

Bathing is another harsh time for pets and owners. Some dogs love washing, but what about a wet dog running out of the tub and making a mess everywhere in the house? Although a monthly bath is enough, there is no harm in bathing them weekly particularly if you have a professional groomer handle the entire operation. Besides the elimination of the bad smells, the best dog grooming and bathing will eliminate parasites that hide in the hair such as flees and ticks. Special shampoos are used depending on the case, and occasionally, the vet may have to give some recommendations too.

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Dog grooming is all about to take care and keep up good appearance of our pets, even more with dog grooming unnecessary dog health problems can be avoided, so there is the need of dog grooming and some tips for owners…
Not everybody can afford to pay a few hundred dollars per month to cover the pet’s grooming costs. Here are some dog grooming tips that can help you enjoy your pet’s look without having to pour money into other people’s pockets. Unfortunately, with more special breeds, home grooming is a nightmare.

Choose brushes carefully because they have to match the hair thickness and length. Maximum two brushes should do for regular brushing. For a good choice, read some dog grooming tips related to coat care specific for your dog’s breed. Check pictures and then find the items either at the local pet store or directly online from various dealers.

You can also learn how to clean the pet’s ears by reading professional dog grooming tips. Wax, dirt and hair accumulate in the ear canals and reducing the auditive capacity of your pet. The hair needs to be carefully pulled out frequently, so that wax does not build up on it. Use some special accessories that you put on the fingers when gripping this hair, because both scissors and the naked fingers can cause damage to the tissues.

Clipping toenails is another challenge, and many home dog grooming tips can help you with it. Pet owners dhate long claws because they mean damage to the floors and carpets by scratching. Some medium clippers should do to help you cut the nails without injuries. Read online materials and even ask the veterinarian for recommendations.

The eyes also require special care, particularly since dog’s tearing has a staining effect. While some breeds are prone to tearing, with others, tears are a sign of an existent medical condition. A bit of hydrogen peroxide in warm water should reduce the discoloration on light colored dogs but you have to be extremely careful and not get too close to the eyes. This is not a standard dog grooming solution, but rather an improvisation that could prove a very bad idea on certain occasions.

Otherwise, with a little care and interest, you can implement many dog grooming tips successfully for your pet’s well being. Keep in mind the fact that grooming requires regularity, and that you should have time to take care of it every week. The condition of the hair and the nails rapidly deteriorates without proper care and you will notice the difference that comes with this kind of negligence.

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