My Dog's afraid of hardwood floors/laminate flooring!!!

by Queenie1

You just ripped your carpets out and installed beautiful hardwood floors/laminate flooring throughout your home. It was a great idea wasn't it??? You thought it would be great for the whole family but your pet dog shakes and cries.

Why is your dog behaving this way? Maybe your dog hates the noise when his nails click as he walks on the floor. The dog is scared because he feels out of control like "Bambi"on ice while his feet slip and slide across the floor.

A great way to help your dog cope with the new floors is to put some area rugs around that he can run from rug to rug until he gets used to the flooring. Small runners in the halls will help also a bath mat in the bathroom will help him adjust too. In time he will get more confident with himself and the new floor changes in his life.

Beagle Dog Breeds

by Queenie1

Originally the breed was used to track foxes and rabbits because of their great scent. They were used to hunt in packs.

Beagles are a smaller scent hounds and there are two kinds; the one is 13" from the shoulder down and weighs 18 lbs while the other kind is about 15" from the shoulder down weighing 30 lbs. They are a sturdy, high-energy dog with a short low maintenance coat that sheds.

The Beagles strong scent will distract him so he may ignore you at times. The Beagle will need constant training when you get him. The Beagles nose rules their brains but they are a very smart, intelligent, affectionate dog.

Beagles are not a good dog for apartment living because of their howling and barking. The Beagle is good with children handling him so he makes a good family pet and he is also good with strangers as well as other dogs.

The dog is easily distracted if he smells a scent so he will do better in a fenced in yard and when you walk him it's best to keep him on a leash so it doesn't run away. Daily exercise is important for this active dog. The owner of the Beagle needs to have time to train this curious dog.

Border Terrier Dog Breeds

by Queenie1

The Border Terrier was used in many years ago to hunt foxes and badgers. They have a lot of spunk, stamina and determination.

The Border Terrier stands 9"-11"at the shoulder and weighs 11-15 lbs. They have a compact and sturdy body. The Border Terrier has longer legs so he can run. Their fur is short, coarse and wiry so they shed little.

The Border Terrier is a very active, athletic dog breed with a strong drive. They are a very affectionate breed and like to please their owners. The Border Terrier needs to socialize properly and they need consistent, patient training. This dog has a high prey drive towards small animals. If you are patient with him he will be a great companion for you.

The Border Terrier will live well in an apartment if you make sure he gets lots of exercise. The Breed is a high-energy, playful dog so his owner needs to very active too. If left alone in the yard for long periods of time he will dig. This dog loves to play with children but watch the young children with him.

Australian Terrier Breed Dog

by Queenie1

The Australian Terrier was used in the past as a snake killer in and a watch dog. From the shoulder he stands 10"-11" and he weighs 10 - 18 lbs. This breed has a sturdy body with short legs and a docked tail. The fur is straight and hard with a soft undercoat. This dog sheds little.

The Australian Terrier is a very smart, bright dog aware of things and he has great senses. He is very affectionate with his owners but shy of strangers. This breed responds well to early firm, precise training. This dog breed is good with older children but may not be good around younger children. The Australian Terrier has a strong prey drive towards small animals like cats, rabbits, etc.

Apartment living is okay for this breed but he will need several walks a day. You will need time to train and socialize this breed. If you leave him alone to long he may bark or dig alot outside.

Keeping Your Dog Healthy During The Summer Heat!

by Queenie1

1. Make sure that your dog's fur is trimmed short for the summer weather if it needs to be as the short fur will be a lot cooler for your dog.

2. Put a fan near he dog's sleeping area to keep the dog cooler when he's sleeping or you could place his dog bed by an open window at night so that he sleeps well through the night.

3. If you put your dog outside in your yard make sure you have enough water for the dog to drink and a shady spot for the dog to get out of the sun. You don't want your dog to become dehydrated.

4. Check your dog's water dish a few times to make sure that you have enough water in it and check to see if the water is hot. If it's too warm you need to put some cool water in it as the dog won't like drinking hot water.

5. I try to walk my dog earlier in the morning and later in the evening when the weather is hotter as it's too hot to walk the dog when the temperature is higher. I also take a water bottle to give my dog a drink while walking. I got a pet water bottle from the pet store that folds down so it's like a little dish of water and fill it up for him to drink from

6. Protect your dog from ticks, worms and fleas b going to the vet and using the products that you need to keep your dog healthy especially at this season of the year.

7. If you take your dog in the car with you on a hot day take some bottled water. If I go into a store, etc I leave the windows down and also go out and check on my dog several times and take him out for a short quick walk. When I was on a trip to Vegas they had a sign in the parking "Don't leave your pet's in the car as they can't take the heat" so I follow that guide!

8. If you take your dog with you to an outdoor activity try to find a shaded area for you and your dog so he can be out of the shade.

If you try to follow these basic guidelines it will help your pet dog feel better through the hot summer heat.