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  • Dogs of all sizes have strong jaws and sharp teeth, but this doesn’t necessarily mean they go around biting others indiscriminately. Most dog breeds use a series of body postures (signaling) and vocalizations to communicate to each other their intent to bite or not.
    raising-a-puppy-not-to-bite.htm
  • Biting and mouthing are both normal behaviors for young dogs. Puppies commonly mouth each other in play, and they also use it to explore their environment. Playing with teeth is fine for puppies, as...
    teaching-your-puppy-bite-inhibition.htm
  • It’s important to understand dog pack behavior because in the wild and in our homes, any group of dogs needs to get along in order to stay together. A pack of dogs normally consists of a leader...
    understanding-dog-pack-behavior.htm
  • In order to avoid being bitten by a dog, we need to understand what situations make it likely that a dog will bite, and to recognize the signals a dog displays when he is about to bite. Dogs resort...
    understanding-dog-posture.htm
  • Whether it is an accident during play time or an intentional act on the dog’s behalf, dog bites to humans are not acceptable or appropriate. It really depends on what the situation was when the dog...
    what-to-do-if-your-dog-bites.htm
  • In the minds of most children, dogs are warm furry cuddly companions who love to be hugged. However, this isn’t always the case. Different dogs have different temperaments, and all children need to...
    children-and-dogs.htm
  • Children and dogs can be great companions, but what if your child itches and sneezes whenever he comes in contact with a dog? You can still own a dog in spite of your child’s allergy, but you just...
    children's-allergies-to-dogs.htm
  • Dog lovers may not understand how some people can be afraid of dogs, but for many adults and children, it's a very real and distressing problem. Most of us would agree that we are frightened of a...
    children's-fear-of-dogs.htm
  • Animal diseases that can affect humans are called zoonoses. There are several dog diseases that may cause disease in your child; here we will look at three "worms" that can spread from dog to human....
    dog-worms-and-children.htm
  • Of all the dog breeds out there, a few are clearly ahead of the pack when it comes to their natural ability with kids. The best breeds for children are gentle, easy-going, and physically sturdy...
    good-dog-breeds-for-children.htm
  • Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol in some countries, is a common over the counter medication which is very effective in people to relieve pain and fever. However, it is extremely dangerous for...
    acetaminophen-dangerous-dog-poison.htm
  • DOGS AND DRINKING DON’T MIX Most of us enjoy an alcoholic drink now and again, and we all know about the effects of alcohol on ourselves. However, the effects on our dogs can be more significant, due...
    alcohol-can-poison-your-dog.htm
  • DOGS USUALLY DON’T SURVIVE ANTIFREEZE Antifreeze is one of the most common poisons in dogs because it tastes very sweet and dogs enjoy the taste. It contains ethylene glycol which in itself isn’t too...
    antifreeze-and-dog-poisoning.htm
  • ONIONS – MORE THAN JUST BAD BREATH While the occasional leftover Spaghetti Bolognese or curry is unlikely to do your dog any harm, in high doses onions and garlic are quite poisonous to him. It...
    onions-and-poisoning.htm