http://www.mastiffdogsecrets.com/blog A timely Mastiff Dog resource Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:09:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sometimes we get so caught up in our daily life that we forget to think about ways to make sure we maintain or increase the health of our dog(s). We should spend more time trying to find ways to look at preventive ways to accomplish this goal rather then dealing ... http://www.mastiffdogsecrets.com/blog/dog/what-have-you-done-for-your-dogs-health-lately/ it's probably not a question that a lot of dog owner's ask themselves because they probably assume that they are. But what the question is really getting at is not related to taking your dog out to do their business. Rather it's related to the idea of them getting enough ... http://www.mastiffdogsecrets.com/blog/dog-health/are-you-walking-your-dog-enough/ Shelters and city pounds in the Country is becoming densely populated with many homeless dogs. Many of these dogs are taken in to these centers of shelter with no loving care or intention to do a favor for them, but instead to make sure that the streets are free from ... http://www.mastiffdogsecrets.com/blog/puppy/find-out-useful-advice-on-puppy-adoption/ by Amy Nutt Many people believe the old saying "You can`t teach an old dog new tricks. Fortunately, when it comes to old dogs that bark, you CAN teach them new tricks. Obviously, it is easier to train a puppy not to bark than it is an elderly dog, but this ... http://www.mastiffdogsecrets.com/blog/dog-training/old-dog-new-trick-teaching-your-older-dog-not-to-bark/ by Tim Whistle Nobody likes a badly behaved dog. The dog owner is embarassed and passers by and visitors hate being troubled by a nuisance dog even if it not actually a dangerous dog. You can do your own dog training or you can employ someone else to train your dog for ... http://www.mastiffdogsecrets.com/blog/dog-training/reviews-on-dog-training-books/ by Lee Dobbins Learning how to train a dog to sit is an important task for any new dog owner. Training can begin as soon as the puppy is in his new home. While it may not seem important to teach this to your puppy right off the bat, it is ... http://www.mastiffdogsecrets.com/blog/dog/how-to-train-a-dog-to-sit/ by Lacy Holly Tired of searching high and low for the perfect dog names? Why do we put so much effort into choosing what we name our dog anyway? Well, it actually is quite important. I mean, if you are going to be calling your dog by that name day in ... http://www.mastiffdogsecrets.com/blog/dog/how-to-choose-the-best-dog-names/ by Lee Dobbins One of the most effective dog training techniques smaller dogs is reward training. Because choke collars and other aggressive forms of training are ineffective with small breeds like Poodles, Pugs and the Pomeranian due to their small physical stature, reward training has been commonly used as an alternative. The ... http://www.mastiffdogsecrets.com/blog/dog-training/small-dog-training-techniques/ by John Savage Training your dog is no easy task; any pet owner can tell you that. While many dogs are very eager to please their owners, the bottom line is that they really don't always understand what it is that you are saying and they have very, very short attention ... http://www.mastiffdogsecrets.com/blog/dog/dog-training-uncovered/ by Lee Dobbins When using a positive dog training approach, one must be sure to keep in mind that this type of training is based on rewarding your dog for good behavior. However, scolding your dog is something that needs to be done on occasion. While a positive approach is most effective, ... http://www.mastiffdogsecrets.com/blog/dog-training/positive-dog-training-produces-faster-results/