<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:rssdatehelper="urn:rssdatehelper"><channel><title>Dog Health &amp; Training</title><link>www.dogcare.com</link><pubDate></pubDate><generator>umbraco</generator><description>Discuss dog care and get answers to questions on dog health and behavior through expert articles, videos and discussions.</description><language>en</language><item><title>Free Online Dog Training</title><link>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-training/free-online-dog-training</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 03:54:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-training/free-online-dog-training</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dog training can be availed through enrollment in dog obedience and training schools or employing the services of an individual professional dog trainer. With the huge amount of Internet dog training that is now advertised and offered online, consumers can take advantage of paid services while others can be had for free.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Safe Natural Flea Control for Dogs</title><link>http://www.dogcare.com/content/flea-control/safe-natural-flea-control-dogs</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 03:54:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dogcare.com/content/flea-control/safe-natural-flea-control-dogs</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ A single flea can lay 30 to 50 eggs per day, within 48 hours of having its first meal of blood. Over her lifetime, the she will have laid more than 2,000 eggs, which can hatch and begin breeding within 48 hours.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Dogs Facial Hair Loss Causes</title><link>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-health/dogs-facial-hair-loss-causes</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 03:54:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-health/dogs-facial-hair-loss-causes</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ According to FDA Consumer Magazine, the leading cause of facial hair loss in dogs is an environmental allergy. Spring allergies---allergies due to an increase of pollen in the atmosphere---cause dogs to rub their face against sidewalks, rugs or walls to relieve the itching sensation.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Best Kind of Dog Food for My Dog</title><link>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-food/the-kind-of-dog-food-dog</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 03:54:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-food/the-kind-of-dog-food-dog</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Commercial foods include canned food, dry food, frozen food, and dehydrated food. Raw diets and home-cooked meals are additional options. Many companies claim their foods are natural, have specific benefits based on functional ingredients, or are preferred by more dogs.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Free Online Puppy Training Tips</title><link>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-training/free-online-puppy-training-tips</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:54:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-training/free-online-puppy-training-tips</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ People are crazy for puppies. That's why it is so easy to find the advice you need for raising puppies for free online. There are training tips from kennel clubs, organizations, veterinarians, canine experts and others right at your fingertips.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Best List of Natural Dog Food</title><link>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-food/the-list-of-natural-dog-food</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:54:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-food/the-list-of-natural-dog-food</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dog food is one of the most important things that you decide on for your pet. Sure, regular checkups with the vet are important, as well as other things, but dog food is something that is incorporated into your pet's everyday life.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>How to Care for a Chihuahua</title><link>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-breeds/how-care-chihuahua</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:54:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-breeds/how-care-chihuahua</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Chihuahuas are a very loyal breed and will want to protect you. Even though they are small, they can be very aggressive to others. Chihuahuas tend to be very nervous, but in the bigger picture, they are the most lovable pets.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>About the Health of Chihuahuas</title><link>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-breeds/about-health-of-chihuahuas</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:45:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-breeds/about-health-of-chihuahuas</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Because of their size and delicate constitution, chihuahuas are more prone to certain medical issues than larger breeds. While some of these issues are hereditary, most can be treated and many can be prevented if the owner learns in advance what needs to be done.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>How to Silence a Barking Dog</title><link>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-training/how-silence-barking-dog</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:45:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-training/how-silence-barking-dog</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ There's nothing worse than a dog barking incessantly. Just when you lay down to sleep, the dog next door, who is always stuck outside in the doghouse, wants to go inside and starts barking nonstop. You don't have to suffer sleepless nights anymore.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>How to Potty Train Your Puppy Using a Bell</title><link>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-training/how-potty-train-puppy-using-bell</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:13:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-training/how-potty-train-puppy-using-bell</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Puppy potty-training can be an exhausting experience for dog owners. However, many people experience housebreaking success by teaching their puppy to jingle a bell when it needs to go outside. Coupled with potty training supplies-- such as pretreated trays, cleaning supplies or a dog crate-- a bell will help your puppy become a housebroken, obedient companion.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Nature's Recipe Natural Selections for Dog Food</title><link>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-food/nature's-recipe-natural-selections-dog-food</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:13:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-food/nature's-recipe-natural-selections-dog-food</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Nature's Recipe has been making dog food for more than 20 years. The company takes great pride in the natural ingredients they use in their pet food. According to their website, veterinarians and pet specialists recommend Nature's Recipe because of its specialized ingredients for different dog breeds and different stages of a dog's life.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Natural Remedies for Diarrhea in Puppies</title><link>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-health/natural-remedies-diarrhea-puppies</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:13:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-health/natural-remedies-diarrhea-puppies</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Puppies commonly suffer from diarrhea, and bouts usually last only a couple of days. If the problem continues for a longer period of time, it can cause dehydration and other serious problems. You can treat your puppy's diarrhea at home by looking at likely causes and taking the appropriate action to treat it in its earliest stages.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Dog Diseases Caused by Unneutered or Spayed</title><link>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-health/dog-diseases-caused-unneutered-spayed</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:13:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-health/dog-diseases-caused-unneutered-spayed</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Unwanted puppies aren't the only bad results that can happen if a dog is not spayed or neutered. Dogs that have not been fixed are subject to many different potentially lethal diseases. According to the "Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook," all of these diseases can be avoided by spaying or neutering your dog.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Indoor Dog Potty Training</title><link>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-potty-training/indoor-dog-potty-training</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:13:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-potty-training/indoor-dog-potty-training</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you live in an upstairs apartment, you may not be able to easily take your dog outside every time it has to go to the bathroom. You will want to train your dog to go to the bathroom inside. Give yourself at least seven days to train your dog.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Potty Training a New Puppy</title><link>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-potty-training/potty-training-new-puppy</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:13:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.dogcare.com/content/dog-potty-training/potty-training-new-puppy</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Puppies don't have an instinct to do their business outside.  You have to take the time to train them. This needs to be done as soon as the puppy turns eight weeks old and can be weaned away from its mother.]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>

