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The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is truly an American dog, developed for the dedicated hunter, come fair weather or foul. Chessies love water sports including boating, swimming, retrieving, and dock diving.
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When you bring a child into your home, it is easy to forget that your pets will need to make some adjustments, too. Fortunately, there are ways to prepare your pet for the new addition. This handout provides some helpful tips for how to make the transition smoother for your family and your pet.
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Playful, dedicated and eager to please, they'd make lousy guard dogs. They are calm, non-aggressive, and would rather hang out with their owners than run too far away in open areas.
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Getting a new puppy is an exciting time and there is no perfect science to picking the perfect puppy. Have a brief look over them physically with their littermates as well as seeing how they interact together and with you. Be sure to take your puppy to a veterinarian as soon as possible to check for any health problems.
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To the uninformed, the Chow Chow may bear a greater resemblance to a bear or a lion than to a dog. However, those in the know understand that this ancient, aristocratic breed makes a fine companion - especially for people who would rather not have a Velcro dog.
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Cirnechi are friendly, affectionate, and loyal – but they're also independent and incredibly intelligent. Although they're only moderate energy dogs, they need plenty of mental stimulation in order to be happy.
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Clonidine is a medication that is used off label to treat behavioral disorders in dogs, particularly anxiety- or phobia-related. It is often used as supplemental therapy in pets that do not respond to conventional therapies.
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Nobody would call him "slender," but when he trots down the street with that funny rolling gait, his short legs and wide body doing their best to keep up the pace, he makes everybody smile. The stockiest spaniel, the Clumber is also the most easygoing - in fact, one of the most low-keyed of all sporting dogs.
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As pets age, they may lose some of their cognitive abilities. As their physical health naturally changes, so does their behavior. Your veterinarian will use certain behavioral signs to identify cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS). This handout discusses signs of CDS and how your can help your pet.
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Collars and harnesses can be used to contain dogs properly and can enhance the training process. Choosing the right collar or harness for a dog is important. Correct selection, fit, and use are crucial for any training tool's success.