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Breed Profile - Labrador Retriever
BREED FOCUS - Labrador Retriever
History
Labradors originated from the coast of Newfoundland in the 17 th
Century. They were trained by fishermen, to collect the nets
from the icy waters and for this reason, were bought to...
Doggie Hygiene
Washing your dog is important, but not as important as some people think. Healthy dogs actually don't need to be washed all that often, but humans prefer to bathe them so that they have a more pleasing smell and appearance. Doggie bath time is a...
Planning for a Pet Friendly Holiday
These days many holiday venues will happily allow you to bring your pet along - a move that has been welcomed by many loving pet owners and their four-legged charges. In Australia these venues tend to be Bed and Breakfasts, self-contained cottages...
Treating Your Dog For Dehydration
Dehydration in dogs can be a serious matter. Whether caused by illness, exposure to heat, or a simple lack of fluid intake, dehydration must be addressed immediately and, left untreated, can cause multiple health problems including organ failure and...
"You Can Help Reduce the Number of Unwanted Cats - Spaying and Neutering of Cats"
Every year, hundreds of thousands of cats and kittens are destroyed because they are unwanted. Animal shelters that take in these animals and try to find them homes are overcrowded. With so many animals in need, they cannot support all animals...
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Responsible Ownership of a Giant Breed Dog
Many owners of a giant breed dog will agree, conflicts are
common and can occur without warning!
Truth is, most people including dog lovers can be quite
intimidated by a large, or giant breed dog. After all, big dogs
are not for everyone, a large percentage of dog owners prefer
small, or medium sized companions.
Ever here a grown man scream?
One afternoon while walking our Dane in public we approached a
middle age man that was unaware we were coming up along side.
The poor guy caught a glimpse of our giant breed dog and let out
a scream you wouldn't believe! Feeling sorry for the man we
apologized then realized, we did nothing wrong! Unbelievably,
the sudden unexpected appearance of our Great Dane was a shock
in itself.
Further bias towards big dogs was evident one afternoon at our
local lumber store. Previously witnessing smaller dogs being
whisked around in shopping carts, we figured it would be fine to
let our Great Dane come along and join the activities. Standing
calmly on lead with my daughter, our dog was behaving perfectly.
I began to load up the lumber needed for my Saturday afternoon
project. Suddenly, we were interrupted by what looked like the
entire store security staff! Being told there are no dogs
allowed I quickly pointed at a Poodle in a cart further down the
isle. After quarreling a bit, we were told, "he's to big" and
swiftly escorted out the front doors.
Most large dog owners can attest, a giant breed dog like a Great
Dane is no more a threat than an ankle biting Chihuahua! More
often than not, they are truly
gentle soles that want nothing
more than to be around people. Unfortunately, their size and
appearance is too often fearsome to the average person. Large
dog owners often forget the true size and stature of their dogs.
Remember, many strangers will panic if your giant companion
rushes towards the curb to say hello.
Asking in advance, or announcing your visit, will help avoid
unforeseen and unexpected conflicts of the dog vs. human variety.
Owning a giant breed dog requires proper training and
socialization techniques. Special attention should be focused on
interaction and behavior around people as well as other animals.
Jeff Zitzkat, Copyright ©
Founder & Editor
all-about-great-da
nes.com
For additional information on training and socializing a giant
breed dog, visit "training Great Danes" as brought to you by all-about-great-da
nes.com
About the author:
Jeff Zitzkat is a Great Dane owner and Founder of
all-about-Great-Danes.com, as well as a successful off-line
entrepreneur for over two decades.
A life long Great Dane admirer, he has teamed up with a small
group of Dane passionate people to offer an all inclusive,
comprehensive, on line resource dedicated to the welfare of the
breed.
Topics include training, health, behavior, diet, nutrition,
puppies, breeders, rescue, news, and more. A growin
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