“Dog Breed of the Week: Papillon” plus 1 more |
| Dog Breed of the Week: Papillon Posted: 06 Oct 2010 12:38 PM PDT Full of life, the Papillon is a delightful little dog with a dainty appearance. This breed is sturdier than it looks, but should still be handled with care. The Papillon was named after the French word for butterfly because of it's signature erect ears, which resemble the wings of a butterfly. However, some Papillons actually have floppy ears. If you know Papillons, than you know what a pleasure it can be to spend your time with them. Friendly and energetic, this breed is very interactive and affectionate. With proper training and care, it can be a wonderful addition to all kinds of households. Are you a fan? Tell us more about the lovable Papillon. Photo © Les Hackmeister About the Photo: Cinn is a 7 1/2 year old Papillon. We adopted her from a breeder of show dogs. The only life she knew was kennel to 30 minutes of exercise to grooming table. It took us weeks to get her to come out of a kennel and stay out for any length of time. Now she hates going into the kennel but loves to lie in my closet. She knows what she wants when she wants it and has so much personality now it's hard to remember the shy dog she was 5 years ago when we got her. - Les This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Training a Shelter or Rescue Dog Posted: 06 Oct 2010 10:24 AM PDT It's Adopt-a-Dog month, so everyone is talking about the benefits of dog adoption, specifically from animal shelters and rescue groups. But what happens once you bring home your newly adopted dog? Many rescue and shelter dogs have had previous training and socialization, though others may unfortunately come from troubled backgrounds. Regardless of their previous histories, adopted dogs can become well-adjusted family members with some help from you. Bottom line, dogs adopted from animal shelters or rescue groups can make wonderful pets. However, as with any new dog, your dedication to proper training and socialization is essential. Training a shelter or rescue dog is not much different from training any dog, but there are a few things you should know. Here are some tips for training a shelter or rescue dog to help you get started from dog trainer Amy Bender. Have you trained a rescue or shelter dog? Tell us about your experience. While you're at it, please share your dog's adoption story as well. Photo © iStockphoto.com/Lios This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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