A whining dog, especially one who does it constantly, is bound to get on everyone's nerves. If your dog whines loudly and persistently, it may be a sign that he is stressed or overexcited. This may be because he wants something he can't do himself: to be let out of his crate or go for a dog walk, be fed, to be given free rein to chase a cat. Whining can also mean that your dog is so excited that he doesn't know how to calm himself down. Steps to stop whining If you don't corr

Dogs are companion animals and like to be around their owners. So when you leave the house without your dog, one look in his eyes will tell you he's not happy. Most dogs accept your comings and goings with a sigh, but others might have a hard time understanding why you're there one moment and gone the next. Your dog may feel insecure and worry that you won't come back. And while you're gone, he may bark, whine or howl in fear. Your worried dog may also become destructive, mak

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a popular toy dog with everyone. Built on the lines of being a small gun dog, he has a charm for the elderly as well as a family with young children. The cavalier is in fact a miniature spaniel, combining all the qualities of a toy and a gundog. He seems to love people and does not mind other dogs. His weight ranges from 5, 5.8kg (12-18 lbs) which is a wide range, but as a breed they can get even heavier. The Cavalier's placid nature and

The Yorkshire Terrier is a breed of two distinct types. The tiny dog, seen immaculately groomed in the show-ring, weighs up to 3.1 kg (7 lbs). These dogs are lively, cheerful and self-confident. They are like a big dog in a small body. The long steel blue and bright tan hair that makes this glamour star of the shows would break off short is he ran loose. But the high spirit of the true Yorkshire Terrier is there no matter what the outside appearance is. Grooming the household

The Border Collie is part of the Herding Group. They are the classic farm dog who loves to work. They are very agile and think on their feet. If his owner does not occupy this active mind with lots to do then he will get up to lots of mischief because his brain is always active. If you cannot give him the level of exercise that this herding dog needs then its a good idea to hire a dog walker. A dog walker can take them to a park with other dogs where he can run after and play

The Golden Retriever is a great breed. He has lots of talents to anything from natural retrieving to acting as a guide dog for the blind, a detector of drugs or explosives or a laid-back obedient worker or just a being a most attractive member of the household. The Golden Retriever was developed in Britian in the late nineteenth century. He stands 61cm (24 inches) at his tallest but gives the impression of being a solid comfortable dog; he loves his food, and owners need to w

All puppies need to meet as many other dogs and as many people as possible. This is the essence of socialization and, when done effectively, most of the behaviour problems that may occur can be avoided. From the day you get your puppy he should start meeting new people. Don't overwhelm him but within reason, the more people he meets the better. These people should also hold the puppy, and be asked to play with him, so that he learns that people are friends. Until the puppy ha

Removing Mats: Mats are tightly tangled hair usually pressed close to the dog's skin. When ignored, they can cause discomfort and skin irritation. Upon discovering a mat, use your fingers and a comb to untangle as much as possible. If the mat, or a portion thereof, cannot be untangled carefully cut it out by first placing a comb between the hair and the dog's skin, then trim out the clump with scissors. Since the mat is usually very close to the skin, the comb will act as a g

The most important thing to remember when training your dog is to be consistent. Your dog can't understand "sometimes, perhaps or maybe." Your dog can and does understand "yes and no." For example, you confuse your dog when you allow him to jump up on you while you are wearing old clothes but then get angry when he does while in your best clothes. Another example: Tom loved to wrestle with is dog named Luna. The one day, when a child came to visit Luna flattened her. Tom was

If your dog runs across the street after a squirrel, your heart is in your throat out of fear of him getting hit by a car. When he returns, you're angry and scold him. How does the dog look at this? First he chased the squirrel which was fun. Then he came back to you and was punished. What you actually taught him was that coming to you is unpleasant. One of the most important commands you want your dog to master is "come" when called. To be successful, remember that whenever