http://www.thedogdaily.com The Dog Daily is a site for dogs and dog lovers alike with tips, products and know how about anything dog related. en-us Copyright ©2001-2009 Studio One Networks Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:11:01 EST Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:11:01 EST Dogs webCOMAND http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.thedogdaily.com/images/logo.gif http://www.thedogdaily.com 0 0 http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/head_shaking/index.html If your dog frequently shakes its head and ears, schedule a checkup with your veterinarian. Shaking can be a sign of infection, parasites or other problems. Latest Tips http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/head_shaking/index.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/cost_free_toy/index.html For a cost-free toy, try putting a tennis ball in an old sock. Tie the end of the sock to secure the ball and then toss it or play tug-of-war with your dog. Latest Tips http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/cost_free_toy/index.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/adoption_necessities/index.html When picking up a newly adopted dog from a shelter, be sure to bring these items with you: a buckle collar made of leather or a non-stretch material, an ID tag, a training harness or collar, and a leash. Latest Tips http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/adoption_necessities/index.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/dog_licence_fee/index.html In many jurisdictions, proof of spaying and neutering reduces the fee for a dog license. If you need to get a dog license, bring such documentation along with a rabies vaccination certificate with you. Latest Tips http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/dog_licence_fee/index.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/collar_id_tag/index.html Make sure your dog wears a weather/moisture-resistant collar ID tag at all times, even during bathing and while at the veterinarian's office. Latest Tips http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/collar_id_tag/index.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/dog_swimming_safety/index.html Never leave your dog unsupervised near a swimming pool, since even adept doggy paddlers often have difficulty exiting pools. Latest Tips http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/dog_swimming_safety/index.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/breed_classes/index.html Dog breeds fall into specific classes: sporting, working, toy, herding, terrier, hound, and non-sporting or companion dogs. Find out which one your dog fits into and research it online or in books to learn more about how and why your dog was bred. Latest Tips http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/breed_classes/index.html Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/ingredients/index.html Ingredients on pet food labels are listed in order by weight, so pay special attention to the first five or so mentioned ingredients. Latest Tips http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/ingredients/index.html Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/discard_balls/index.html Discard all tennis balls used as dog toys if they develop cracks. Otherwise, your dog might be able to ingest the ball's fabric and rubber materials. Latest Tips http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/discard_balls/index.html Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/squeak_toys/index.html Playful dogs often look for the "squeak" in squeaker toys by ripping them apart and trying to eat it. Be sure to select chewable toys without internal parts, or remove these after purchasing. Latest Tips http://www.thedogdaily.com/tips/squeak_toys/index.html Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST