http://poocharama.brigidsblog.com All dogs, all day! Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:37:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en What does it mean to be a responsible dog owner?  For starters, it means getting a dog for the right reasons.  Dogs are meant to be our companions and to share our lives with us.  The right reasons to get a dog are to help him become all that he ... http://poocharama.brigidsblog.com/index.php/2008/03/01/responsible-dog-ownership/ The Blue Kerry terrier pet dog is one of the most mysterious breeds of terriers. This is because of the fact that even though the breed has been known by the Irish for at leas 150 years, nobody really knows where they came from or how they were first bred. Various ... http://poocharama.brigidsblog.com/index.php/2008/03/01/some-information-regarding-the-kerry-blue-terrier-pet-dog/ Have you heard of the Dog Channel?  If not, you are surely in for a treat, with all the information about dogs you could ever imagine (and maybe even some you can't imagine!)   The site lists breeders that offer puppies for sale, as well as adoptions, breed profiles and lots ... http://poocharama.brigidsblog.com/index.php/2008/02/14/cute-puppies/ The Boston terrier is a well-muscled and compact breed. This is not really surprising since the Boston terrier was first bred by people who wanted to use them in dog fights. Now some people may read all sorts of implications from such a violent past. Some people might think that ... http://poocharama.brigidsblog.com/index.php/2008/02/14/some-facts-about-the-boston-%e2%80%9cbull%e2%80%9d-terrier-dog/ Some dog breeds are more susceptible to allergies than others. This may be because of small nasal passages, allergic reactions to flea bites, irritable stomachs that make digesting food difficult, or they may be allergic to their own hair and dander. Dogs that have allergies include the following breeds: Bishon ... http://poocharama.brigidsblog.com/index.php/2008/02/05/caring-for-dogs-with-hypoallergenic-conditions/ Teaching basic obedience skills to a dog can be exciting as well as challenging. Having problems on where to begin? Start by doing your homework. A student can only be as good as his trainer, right? The first lesson in obedience is to get your dog to pay attention to the ... http://poocharama.brigidsblog.com/index.php/2008/01/21/dog-obedience-the-basics/ Dogs, unlike cats, don’t sit and groom themselves by the hour.  Actually, most dogs couldn’t care less about their appearance and couldn’t be happier than when they’re rolling around the ground on something stinky they’ve found.  Unfortunately for them, “essence of fido” isn’t a favorite scent of humans and wading ... http://poocharama.brigidsblog.com/index.php/2008/01/08/fur-tamers-how-to-keep-your-dog%e2%80%99s-coat-looking-at-its-best/ Our pets are very important to us. In fact, you can say that we consider them as part of the family already. Thus, when they die, it is understandable to want to have a remembrance of them. And this is where angelashes.com enters the picture. At angelashes.com, you have a wide ... http://poocharama.brigidsblog.com/index.php/2007/12/23/when-the-unthinkable-happens/ Vaccinations are a very important part of dog ownership. Your dog should be properly vaccinated against certain diseases at certain times to help protect him and other animals he may come in to contact with. The following is an explanation of vaccinations and why they should be given. When ... http://poocharama.brigidsblog.com/index.php/2007/12/23/vaccinations-when-why-and-what-should-your-pet-be-getting/ Arthritis is a health problem that not only humans deal with, but so do their animals. In fact, one-fifth of dogs in the US, over the age of seven, suffer with painful DJD (degenerative joint disease) as veterinarians like to say. It is also one of the top recurring pains ... http://poocharama.brigidsblog.com/index.php/2007/12/23/teaching-an-old-dog-new-tricks-overcoming-arthritis-in-dogs/