Can you answer ?Miniature Dachshund?’s question about Pets?:

Do you know any dog training websites?
I’m also wondering if there are any websites with high-quality clips/videos on training. I’m taking a class soon and I am interested in getting a head start.

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Can you answer ncblkgy’s question about Pets?:

Trying to find a gift for my wife who is deaf/ hard of hearing. Can everyone look at the Dog training videos or dvds you have and see if any of them have subtitles. If so would love to know the name of it.
Thank you,

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There comes a time when your dog will no longer be as young as they used to be and more care and attention might be needed. Everyone and every living thing gets old at some point and there’s nothing anyone can do.

There are however, things that can help dramatically in keeping your dog young and healthy and to set them up for a much better and happier aging. Don’t wait till your dog is old before thinking of the care he will need, you need to constantly look after your dog’s health to stop any unnecessary suffering later on.

The main things that affect your dog’s later life are the diet he/she is on and the exercise they get, along with other less important needs such as grooming and others, feeding and exercise are the main factors in determining your dog’s health later in life.

So what can happen to your dog in later life I hear you ask? Well there are plenty of illnesses and situations that may occur with age because of things not working as well as they used to much the same as human illnesses. Middle age for a dog is around the seven years mark although it depends on dog size and this is when the dog’s body will gradually start to deteriate.

One of the most common of old age symptoms for dogs is hearing and sight deteriation, this can cause the dog to be much more frightened and feeling more vulnerable than they used to. Old Dog personalities may begin to change in affect to this making some more friendly and other more grumpy and snappy. Other old age side effects include putting on weight, weaker muscles and bones, memory loss and being less able to fight off infections and diseases.

Weight gain is a big issue in old dogs and needs to be monitored and acted upon often to make sure your dog doesn’t get unwanted problems through obesity.

In general, if you pet is getting old and you can see he/she is feeling the pain, then take them to the local vet to get advice on any questions you have and have them checked over by an expert.



Thanks to John Williams Dog Training for contributing this article to our Pets blog:

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Can you answer Monty1960’s question about Pets?:

We’re launching a new dog training business. I’m looking for a name that would stand out.
The training will include obedience and problem solving, in home or off site.

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Can you answer Candy’s question about Pets?:

I just lost my ferret back in June. It was a very traumatic event for me.

Im thinking of getting another pet next month for my birthday but I need something that I can keep in MY bedroom, the wont leave the room, and that wont make alot of noise because I live with my grandparents. It can’t be a messy pet either. I like soft, fun pets, that you can play with and cuddle.

I was thinking of getting a baby ferret, or maybe a hedgehog but Idk what other options there are? Not a hampster because they sleep all day and then run in those stupid wheels all night and make lots of noise.
I will probably get another ferret. I love hedgehogs too so im considering that too. I had one of those when I was little.

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