10 Unique Sighthounds to Love!

We are called sighthounds, or gazehounds, because we hunt primarily by keeping our prey in view.  Like some of the big cats of Africa, we once chased small game over short distances but at very high speeds.  The two fastest dogs in the world, greyhounds and whippets, are both sighthounds.
Because we were bred for our [...]

3 Reasons for Greyhound Adoption or Whippet Adoption

When considering dogs for adoption, or more specifically greyhound adoption or whippet adoption, most people recognize whippets and greyhounds as being similar breeds.  Some even know that we are sighthounds. Actually, there are many sighthound breeds.  After you’ve read this article, check out my article on some of my sighthound cousins.
If you are researching dogs [...]

Understanding & Correcting Dog Aggression with Strangers

By natural instinct, dogs are aggressive creatures. When in the wild, the instinct of an aggressive dog can be handy to hunt, defend themselves from predators, and defend their family and resources. Selective breeding over the centuries has eliminated dog aggression almost completely, but this trait is instinctual and physically capable of inflicting physical harm. [...]

Top 5 Dog Separation Anxiety Do’s and Don’ts

Dog anxiety, and more specifically dog separation anxiety, is a very common issue among all dog breeds. Generally defined, dog separation anxiety is a state of intense panic created by the separation or isolation from her owner(s).  In less technical terms, when you leave for work in the morning, your dog is put into a [...]

Proven Methods to Stop Dog Digging

Two extremely different opinions reign when it comes to stop dog digging. First, many believe that “dogs will be dogs” and dogs digging is natural even if it’s at the expense of the fresh sod you just installed or the new rose bushes you just planted. On the other end of the spectrum, “my flowerbed [...]

8 No-Fail Strategies for Dog House Training

House training your dog or puppy is one of the most dreaded and misunderstood types of dog training. This article will be outlining the two most common dog house training and puppy house training issues including:

Submissive or Excited Urination
Scent Marking

House Training – Common Submissive Urination
A submissive urinator is a dog which seemingly uncontrollably urinates on [...]

Understanding and Curbing Dog Barking

Many dog owners wished their barking dog would always be silent, unless of course there is a prowler outside your home. We think “a good dog is a quiet dog,” but dog barking is their voice in attempts to communicate. Dog barking is not necessarily a bad habit if he’s trying to engage me in [...]

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Serving all 50 States, National Pet Pharmacy has one of the biggest selections of pet products, dog medication, and pet prescriptions at heavily discounted prices with fantastic customer service.
National Pet Pharmacy only sells US FDA / EPA approved quality dog medications, which are the same dog medications dispensed by your vet. [...]

Save 26% Today + 4 Free Bonuses! Ultimate Guide to Dog Health Resource Guide

Knowing when to take your dog to the vet is tricky, and how do you know when to see a professional? Nobody likes spending $80 for a visit to the vet when it’s not needed, but then again no dog owner can stand to see their dog suffering. Dog health is tricky!
The Ultimate Guide to [...]

Four Must-See Western Regions for Great Dog Racing, Spring 2010 Schedule

After a long winter of lying around and enjoying those holiday treats, it’s time to get back to dog racing and more specifically, whippet racing.  All we racing dog and sighthounds are very excited and looking forward to that first dash after the lure.  Here is what is happening out West.
Northern California – The Northern [...]

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