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Breed Profile - Italian Greyhound
The Italian greyhound is thought to have it’s origins more than 2,000 years deep into history. Some also believe that they are the very first dog that was bred exclusively as a pet (as opposed to working dogs). However, it does also appear some people also used them to get rid of various rodents -a trait which they remain good at to this day! The remnants of small greyhound skeletons are known to exist in the Mediterranean, and inside some of the ancient Egyptian tombs, but the modern Italian greyhound was probably created in modern day Turkey and Greece. During the ...
Crate Training a Dog
Crate training a dog is an effective way of house training your pet. With this type of training, your dogs learn to eliminate waste and urinate in the place they are supposed to. So how exactly does crate training a dog work? Dogs, if given the chance, would not urinate in their sleeping area, so temporary confinement to a certain area really puts a restriction on the dog’s freedom to eliminate waste. The dog learns to hold it in and eliminate only when taken to an appropriate area. It should be remembered that the crate was only designed to keep animals for ...
The Basics of Dog Potty Training
It is imperative that all dog owners and future dog owners learn the basics of the dog potty training. More than the convenience that dog potty training can bring your household, its hygienic and health benefits are first and foremost. During the first few days of dog potty training, the owner must closely monitor his dog’s behavior. The master must establish that the dog only has two options when it comes to eliminating waste: 1) Eliminate when brought outdoors with his master 2) Eliminate within a designated area indoors. The first option is fairly simple to get across to your dog. All you have ...
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Breed Profile - Italian Greyhound
The Italian greyhound is thought to have it’s origins more than 2,000 years deep into history. Some also believe that they are the very first dog that was bred exclusively as a pet (as opposed to working dogs). However, it does also appear some people also used them to get rid of various rodents -a trait which they remain good at to this day! The... [Read more about this breed]
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