the dog lovers community http://thedamndog.com Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:38:58 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://thedamndog.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://thedamndog.com the dog lovers community http://thedamndog.com/articles/health/dog-seizures/ Witnessing a beloved dog experiencing a seizure can be both heartbreaking and frightening. Many pet owners are unprepared for this event and may not know how to handle it. The most important thing to remember is to stay calm and collected. Articles - Health Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:38:25 +0100 http://thedamndog.com/articles/breeds/advantages-disadvantages-boxer/ The handsome boxer dog is a breed with a history. It gets its name from the fact that in historical days, when it was bred to fight, this dog would stand on its hind legs and fight like a boxer in the ring. The boxer dog isn't relegated to fighting anymore and has, instead, taken on the role of a popular pet and companion. Adding a member of this dog breed to your family has its advantages and disadvantages. Articles - Breeds Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:03:30 +0100 http://thedamndog.com/articles/health/toxic-substances-dogs/ Our pets are our babies.  When they hurt or something hurts them, we hurt too.  Although we sometimes treat our doggie friends as humans, they are not humans. They are dogs and as such have a different metabolism than our own bodies. Generally, dogs are not aware of things that are bad for them. They love to eat as much as we humans do—and they love great-tasting food too.  It is up to you as a pet owner to keep your dog safe from all harmful substances. Articles - Health Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:46:30 +0100 http://thedamndog.com/articles/general/dog-clean-house/ We love dogs. In fact, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, more than 40 million American households share their lives with more than 68 million dogs. A messy house, however, is something we don’t love. And it seems like dogs go out of their way to get dirt, hair, stains, and odors, and all manner of nasty things everywhere. Fortunately there are a few things you can do to “dog proof” your home. You’ll learn about them below, along with some easy ways to clean up those unavoidable doggy messes. Articles - General Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:33:51 +0100 http://thedamndog.com/articles/training/tips-handling-dog-whiner/ Puppies are very similar to babies - when babies are not content, they cry. When puppies are not content, they whine. If they think they are starving, if they are hot or cold or if they are tired they whine. This is the way that they communicate with their mothers, who promptly respond with something to eat, a cuddle or two and security. As the mother responds continuously, the puppy begins to realize that her whines bring help from her mother, so the puppy will continue to whine. Articles - Training Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:42:07 +0100