Archive for March, 2008

Games People Play — With Dogs

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 at 12:39 pm  
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from Smartdog’s Weblog

Good games are an excellent way to tire out your dog by using his mind. They can also be an enjoyable way to proof your dog’s obedience.

Bad games are an excellent way to teach your dog that misbehaving is a way to get your attention. They can also teach your dog that it is okay to ignore your commands.

Here are some examples of bad games and – some ideas for good games.

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Exercise and the American Bulldog

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008 at 4:03 pm  
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The American Bulldog originally was used to drive cattle and to guard property. These dogs are a little larger than their closest relative, the English Bulldog. Bulldogs were from England and originally used in bull baiting fights in England. When bull baiting was outlawed, the English Bulldog was bred to be smaller and less athletic. However, American workers kept the “original” Bulldog as a great work dog. Read the rest of this entry

Exercise and the Golden Retriever

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008 at 1:01 pm  
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Developed in late 1800s as a cross between various Setters,the Golden Retriever was bred to retrieve game animals and birds shot during hunting. Golden Retriever Read the rest of this entry

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