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 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...The Aryan MolossusOnce a Warrior, Today a Loyal Companion and a Family-Protector Should you ever decide that you need a big dog, with an imposing posture, which can look threatening and majestic at the same time, the Aryan Molossus is definitely one breed that you must take into consideration. The Armant The Egyptian Dog with a Lot of Love to Give To some of you, the Armant is better known as the “Egyptian Sheepdog” and, just as the name suggests it, it was bred to be a herding dog. However, in ancient times, it was used mostly as a guard dog. This breed is originally from Egypt and named after the town of Armant. Its loyalty and agility are the two main characteristics which make this dog special. The Atlas Terrier The Small Dog With a Massive Dose of Energy At a glimpse, the Atlas Terrier can be easily mistaken with the Jack Russell Terrier. However, there are some differences that may help you tell these two cousins apart. Before deciding to buy or adopt a dog of this breed, there are some things that you have to take into consideration. Unfortunately, this is quite a rare breed of dogs in our days. Anglos-Francaises de Petite Venerie It Is Impossible Not to Love Them Anglos-Francaises de Petite Venerie are the smallest dogs in the Anglos-Francais category. However, the name „Petite”, meaning „small”, is not at all referring to the size of the dogs, but to the game they are after. Even if they've been around since the 16th century, today, these dogs are not easy to find. So if you have decided to adopt one, you can be sure that you will have a unique pet. |
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Introducing Your Dog to the new BabyIt is important to prepare your dog to accept your new baby before the baby is born. First, take your dog to the veterinarian for a routine health exam and make sure your dog’s vaccinations are up to date. Talk to your veterinarian about concerns you may have about introducing your dog and baby. If your dog isn’t already neuter dot spayed, do it now to help reduce the risk of aggressive behavior.If your dog has issues such as fear, anxiety, or other behavioral problems that could cause aggression, consult a trainer or animal behaviorist for assistance prior to the baby’s arrival. Train your dog not to jump up on you or others and to remain calmly on the floor beside you. You should also expose your dog to babies and the smells and sounds that accompany them. Ask friends with babies and young children to visit, and let your dog spend carefully supervised time with them. Once the baby is home, much of your time will be devoted to caring for the baby. A sudden, drastic reduction in the amount of time you spend with your dog can cause him to feel stressed and resentful of the new intruder. So begin to reduce the amount of time you spend with your dog before the new baby is born. If the expectant mom is the primary caregiver and the person who the dog is most bounded to, another family member should take over that role before the baby is born. Introduce the baby to your dog slowly. Bring a baby blanket or an item of clothing home from the hospital for your dog to smell before the baby arrives. Upon arriving home, the new mother should greet the dog without the baby, being warm, but quiet and calm. After the greetings, bring your dog with you to sit next to the baby and reward him with treats for good behavior. Never force your dog to get near the baby and always supervise their interactions closely. Do not exclude your dog now that the baby is home. Keep your routine as normal as possible and be sure to play with and exercise your dog each day. Share this article on Introducing Your Dog to the new Baby with friends. 
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