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Service dogs by definition are dogs that are trained to assist and empower people with disabilities. They are the professionals of the dog world and include leader dogs for the blind, therapy dogs, hearing assistance, physical assistance, and security dogs. For a dog to be considered a legal working service dog, protected under the ADA, it must be trained to perform special jobs and tasks that are specific to its handler's disability. This type of dog is very different from a pet - even if the pet knows many tricks and is extremely well behaved. Basic tricks such as sit, stay, roll over, heel, speak, shake, etc. do not count as tasks or jobs under the ADA. Even if the pet has undergone many types of obedience classes. The type of tasks that service dogs perform includes alerting their handler of low blood sugar, guiding the blind, pulling a wheelchair, bringing in groceries, picking up dropped objects, keeping their handler from danger, etc. It takes around 2 years of training ...

Poodle dogs are divided into three different types: the miniature, standard, and toy. The American Kennel Club, an authority on dog breeds, defines the varieties by size. Standard poodles should be more than 15 inches at the top of their shoulders. Miniature poodles are defined as 15 inches or less at the highest point on the shoulders and more than 10 inches. Toy Poodle should be measured at 10 inches or less at the highest point of the shoulders. Standard poodles were the first variety of the poodle dog breeds. It was created to retrieve waterfowl for hunters. The name "poodle" was probably derived from the German "pudelin", which means splash in the water. A lot of people think of the poodle cut as something invented for pampered little dogs to appear pretty, but it was really invented for standard poodle in its original function as a water retriever. The rare coat has been cut off to allow the dog to swim better while leaving the chest hair intact to prot...

When it speaks about the word "adoption" responsibility coincides. If a person or a family adopts a pet they will see to it that they can cope up with the needs of the animals. So before going deep with the adoption process, they are engaged to some sort of counseling on how they treat their pets. One of its common examples is the golden retriever puppies adoption. This breed is noted to be a family dog. Although it is commonly used as hunting dogs, its cuddliness can't be denied by anyone who wanted to adopt a pet. If you try to search for golden retriever puppies, you have to consult first with your local animal shelters or rescue groups. You can also try the online browsing to avail more adoption services As you adopt a puppy, you have to bear in mind that it requires a lot of time, effort and love. You have to be prepared with great responsibility. However, your efforts will be paid as you see them energetic and lovable. Goldens are easy trained dogs and friendly...

Recently, dog birthday parties are becoming very popular, many people treat their dogs as part of the family, and for people without children; dogs often become the focus of attention. When your dog's birthday rolls around you may be asking yourself the question; what kind of birthday cake should I get for my dog? There are many options as far as kinds of cakes and places to get them online and abroad. One choice for dog owners is to make their own peanut butter carrot cake. This recipe is easy and quick. The ingredients it calls for are flour, baking soda, peanut butter, vegetable oil, carrots, vanilla, honey, and eggs. Pretty much all you have to do is mix all the ingredients up, put them into a cake pan, and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. You'll have a healthy birthday cake for your dog to eat in little to no time at all. If you're not the individual who wants to make their own cake then you can search the Internet for companies that make birthday cakes for dogs...

Dogs with seizures is related to a neurological condition that is basically the same as with people. Just like with people there are different types of seizures that can affect dogs. These include: - Epilepsy - which means the seizures occur repeatedly over the course of the animals life - Symptomatic epilepsy - this is a primary epilepsy that allows the veterinarian to see lesions and damage to the brain via radiographic technologies - Idiopathic epilepsy - this form of the disease does not appear to cause any brain damage even if there are several seizures - Cluster seizures - this is where the dog has more than one seizure in a 24 hour period - Status epilepsy - this is a more severe case where the seizure activity is constant or the brain never comes out of the seizure completely If the dog has repeated seizures there is more likelihood of brain damage occurring. Most dogs with seizures are genetically predisposed, meaning if their parents had a form of epilepsy, they are more pr...

I first learned about Geriatric Vestibular Disease when my poodle dog, Max, woke up one night in distress. He stood up, his body curved into a "C" shape towards the side, and continually moved his head to one side. He could only walk in circles, and he had an eye twitch. When his symptoms did not resolve after about fifteen minutes, I rushed him off to the emergency veterinary clinic, fearing a brain tumor or other life-threatening disorder. The veterinarians at the emergency clinic quickly checked him over and presented me with a diagnosis of vestibular disease, akin to vertigo in humans. In vestibular disease, something affects the vestibular apparatus, defined by marvistavet.com as the "neurological equipment responsible for perceiving one's body's orientation relative to the earth...and informing one's eyes and extremities how they should move accordingly. This vestibular apparatus is what allow us to walk, or even run, on very uneven ground withou...

Dog attacks are reaching epidemic proportions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that 4.5 to 4.7 million dog bites take place in the United States alone. Of these cases, approximately 756,000 require medical attention. The majority of dog bite victims are children age 10 and under. Others susceptible to dog attacks are the elderly, postal carriers and others who routinely make "house calls" such as meter readers. The commonly held myth that strays are the culprits of most dog attacks is a fallacy. The reality is, the perpetrator of most dog bites are not strays, but the family dog. In fact, you are more likely to be attacked by your own dog or the dog of your friend or neighbor. The stereotype of a vicious dog lurking in the alleyway, ready to pounce on an unsuspecting victim, needs to be dispelled. Only then, can the issue of dog bites and their prevention be adequately addressed. Statistics by the CDC show that the number one indicator of dog ...

When a puppy grows older, the dog may suffer spinal damage resulting from degenerative processes. In popular parlance, these conditions are referred to as 'slipped discs'. However the term used to describe the spinal damage is not apt as a dog does not have any discs in its spine for any slippage to occur. The problem that occurs in the dogs can be described as loss of resiliency between the vertebrae of the spine of the dog. The problem may arise due to an accident or due to a gradual degeneration due to age. One reason for spinal problems in the dog may be the fact that the owner of the dog encouraged a sedentary life style of the dog. As the dog grows older, it becomes lazy and prefers a sedentary life style. The onus is upon the owner to prevent the dog from becoming lazy. Lack of exercise decreases blood flow to various parts of the body of the dog. Decrease in blood flow leads to slackening of muscles and allows the spinal shock absorbers to lose their thickness and...

I'm believe you remember the horrors of the Pet Food Recall of 2007, and if you want to prevent tainted dog food in the future, you will want to pay close attention to the information in this article. I'm going to show you why the commercial brands are dangerous, what ingredients should be in your dog's food, which foods you should never give your dog, and how to make your dog's meals yourself. When you're done with this article, you will always be sure that if there is ever another recall, your dog won't be in any danger. Stop feeding your dog commercial food The best way to prevent tainted dog food in the future is to stay away from the source - commercial brands. It's the least healthy food you can give your dog. Even at it's best, it is still toxic. The industry isn't regulated very well so they can get away with a lot of deceptive practices. For example, the meat in the store brands can consist of euthanized dogs that may still have some ...

Dogs are amazing pets and as a dog owner, it is your responsibility to be aware of the many dog health problems. This article is about one dog health problem – Face licking. Just about all dog owner has observed this common vice in a pet. There are a lot of reasons dogs engage in face licking and not all face licking can be conclusively considered related to health problems. The following are some of the reasons dogs lick their face. Biological: A mother dog will always lick her newborn puppies. This helps to rouse them from their post-partum stupor and clean away the birth sac. It also stimulates their breathing and to pass feces and urine. This is also the beginning of the bonding between a mother and her puppies. Even if the dog owner cleans the puppies, the mother will still lick them. Sometimes, a puppy may be observed licking the mother lip to stimulate the mother to vomit. When this vomiting occurs, the puppies will eat it. Psychology: When nervous or stressed, dogs wi...

There is no doubt that owning a dog is one of the greatest privileges that any person can have. Dogs are loyal, friendly, and funny and they provide people of all ages the opportunities to learn and grow. Bringing a new puppy home can be fraught with lots of challenges that many people are not prepared for. Maybe you just adopt a new puppy Or, your female dog has had a beautiful litter of puppies but for some reason or another is not nursing them. If these scenarios sound familiar, or if you've found yourself in a situation where you have a puppy that cannot be nursed the natural way, you are going to have to feed him or her by hand. The most effective means for accomplishing this is via bottle feeding. When you first take on the task of bottle feeding a puppy it is extremely important to remember that the younger your puppy is, the more often you are going to have to feed him or her. During the puppies first two or three days of age you will need to bottle feed approximatel...

Puppies are like human babies. They need tender care and are very subtle creatures. Giving them the care that puppies need is no different from taking care human babies. The minute a puppy is born until it is six months old, it can be very helpless and needs all the care in order for it to survive. A puppy should be fed four to six times a day if possible. Puppies needs to feed four times the amount of food that adult dogs feed on and it is in the food that puppies eat where they can grow healthy and gain weight and be old enough to care for themselves. What happens when a mother dog can't care for her pups, died during childbirth, or can't produce enough milk for them all? Often these puppies be become orphaned and are picked up by humane organizations. If you are willing to work hard caring for a puppy, these new orphans can fill your heart with warmth. Be sure to begin with a visit to the vet so that he can get them started on all the right shots and feeding schedule. Pupp...

Sometimes it seems like a dog will eat almost anything. It can be very tempting to share what you are eating because of those big eyes that follow every move that you make. You may find yourself tempted to slip your dog some scraps from the dinner table. Before you do, however, you should know that there are some foods you should never feed to your dog. The following are the six most fatal foods your dog should avoid, some of them may surprise you. Sweets : Although most people already know that chocolates are definitely a no-no for your dog, you should also avoid feeding your dog any types of sweets at all. Sugary foods and drinks can cause your dog to suffer from obesity, dental problems or even diabetes just as it can in humans. Baked goods, gums and other candies can lead to possible liver failure or possibly even seizures. Onions :  Onion powder and garlic are some other foods that can wreak havoc. All types of onion and garlic are problem to dogs. This includes cooked, raw...

Taking your pup for a walk is an amazing task. In a perfect world, he will calmly walk by your side or a little behind you hardly paying attention to other animals and people. Unfortunately, this is generally far from the truth. No matter where we walk our pooches we need to teach them manners and respect. That way the walks are pleasurable instead of stressful. The following are the 5 guidelines for better walks with your dog. 1. Use the right tools. The kind of leash/harness/collar combo you use is dependent on your particular dog's needs. Pretty much any dog can walk nicely on a standard flat collar if taught how to do it using techniques such as the red light/green light game. Front-attaching harnesses and head halters can be helpful for pullers. And back attaching harness are good for small dogs with a delicate trachea, or for doing behavior modification work such as BAT. But no dog, I repeat - NO DOG - should be on a retractable leash. Please, if you have one, throw it ...

  Dog owners always say they wish they had held their dog more because as they look back, although their dog is only few years old, they are not small puppy anymore and the time seems to have passed so rapidly. It is common knowledge that dogs age faster than humans and you may notice certain signs when the aging process starts. What is important to note is that dogs do not all age in the same way and at the same pace. Much of the pace depends on their up keep. A properly fed, exercised, loved and well socialized dog will likely age better with a stronger body and mind. However, they do age and seeing the signs ahead of time can make the difference between a well, gracefully ageing dog or a sick ageing one. Signs Of An Ageing Dog Stiffening joints and arthritis . These the two most common dog ageing conditions. It is likely your dog will be less interested in joining in the fun of playing ball or going out for a run. He may seem reluctant to partake in much activity. Cold w...

If you are looking for ways to allow your dog to enjoy all the freedom and, at the same time, keep the dog within certain limits, the wireless dog fence is the best choice. The dog will not need any leash and will not be restricted by any physical limits. The dog can also be controlled using a wireless fence even when the owner is not at home. If you decide to take your pet on vacation but do not want the dog to disappear from sight, a wireless dog fence will be very useful. The following are some of the most important benefits of wireless dog fences. No visible boundary : The dog fence uses only one single wire as a boundary. So you don't have to assign an irritating fence around your home. Also, the fence can be hidden under the carpet or any other thing. So it will not be visible to disturb the decoration of your room or make it difficult to walk around the room. Low cost : The wireless dog fence is a much more cost-effective way of protecting your dog from going outside tha...

Sully, with a silent shake of his paw, agreed to “support, comfort, as well as cheering the warriors and their families" at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Former President George H.W. Bush's service dog, Sully, is now a member of the United States Navy. The Labrador retriever joined Walter Reed's military medical facility Dog Program in Bethesda, Maryland, on Wednesday, as a sworn service dog. Sully, now known as the Navy Officer Corpsman (HM) Petty officer Sully, swore an oath in front of US servicemen and women and at least six other service dogs, while promising to "support, comfort and cheer warriors and their families, active service and retired. " In addition, Sully accepted, with a silent shake of his paw, that he was taking the role freely, "without any promise of tummy massage or treats." A photograph later posted on Sully's Instagram account celebrated his recruitment as "an honor and privilege to join a wonderful...