Round The Table
Round Table: Q and A Issue 6
I go back to the question, what problem are you trying to solve. When I think about what I want my website to accomplish, I think of a few things.
Unraveled: Good Dog Training With Donna Chandler
Okay. Well, I’ve shown dogs most of my life, and I graduated school as a nurse. I really wanted to be a veterinarian,...
Adventures: Iditarod Sled Race Pt. 3
the last two editions of the Dog Journal I have covered various aspects of the race and trail: The start in Anchorage,...
Panel Discussion: Advertising & Marketing Pt.2
Join advertising and marketing guru Dave Lapp, with Fuze Design, as he takes on the hard questions about this subject. This is part...
Training Tips: Putting A Handle On Your Dog
This has been the subject of intense debates for eons. Dogs have been brought to the prairies of Canada and the West beginning...
Ask The Pros
Myth Buster
Popular Myth: You shouldn’t touch puppies until they have their eyes open.
We’ve probably all heard it, right? Dad said: “don’t touch the puppies until their eyes are open.” Well, according to research done at Purdue University, waiting to handle pups is not a great idea and here’s why.
Pannel Discussion
Panel Discussion: Building or Upgrading Your Kennel
So many Options, Tile or linoleum, enclosed or open runs, ground or den whelping, dry or wash down, and the list goes on and on.
Myth Buster
Popular Myth: Free choice feeding is the best and most efficient way to feed my dogs
Ok, so we agree that it’s efficient, if all you care about is cutting down on chore time. However, rationing and feeding twice a day instead of on a free choice basis has some serious upsides.
Round The Table
Round Table: Q and A Issue 5
In my experience as a dog breeder the litter will give plenty of indications when they are ready to start eating a soft food often called a “gruel”. I often find this time/age can be different based on several factors.
Pannel Discussion
Panel Discussion: DNA/ Genetic Health
Genetic Testing is the rage! It’s on everyone’s lips right now! Wait! As with all things new and exciting, there might be information out there that’s not 100% accurate.
Round The Table
Round Table: Q and A Issue 1
Weaning puppies is a gradual process which usually takes place from 4-8 weeks of age. Puppies will initially start to investigate soft puppy food, in addition to suckling from their mother.
Pannel Discussion
Panel Discussion: Being Breed Specific
The Dog Journal Panel Discussion: Being Breed Specific Only one breed of dogs? Really? Why would someone do
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Fun & Games
The Controversial Sport of Greyhound Racing (Free Article)
Greyhound racing is a sport where fast and elegant dogs run around a track but
Canine Welfare
Canine Welfare Purdue University: Adult Dog Handling
Appropriate desensitization and counter conditioning to handling is
Doggy Bone
Ten Ways to Make Your Veterinarian Want to Do Business With You
Though you may not want to think about taking your pet to the
Fun & Games
Fun & Games: Conformation Dog Shows
When it comes to showcasing the beauty, grace, and breed-specific standards of dogs, few events
Vet Verdict
How Much Should a Pregnant Dog Weigh?
A pregnant dog should not gain or lose weight in the first five weeks of her pregnancy.
Vet Verdict
How to Tube Feed a Puppy
Marty Greer, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, has 35+ years’ experience in veterinary medicine, with special interests
Adventures
Adventures: Dynamo Dogs
The Dog Journal Adventures: Dynamo Dogs You’re never too old to follow your dreams! Running away with the circus, was mine! In 2005 I was
Fun & Games
Fun & Games: Antler Shed Hunting
Antler shed hunting. If you’re one of the people who haven’t
heard of this sport, then you may be wondering what it consists of or
Up To Date
The Right Fit
The Right Fit: Gordon Setters
Gordon Setters have established themselves as a highly regarded and versatile breed of dogs, renowned for their distinctive appearance and exceptional abilities.
New Now Services
New Now Services: SWOT Analysis
Ever heard of the SWOT Analysis? Well, it’s a super valuable tool that can help any business grow and thrive, and Chuck Holt, with New Now Services, is taking the
USDA
USDA Today: Body Cam Response
The welfare of animals in commercial dog breeding facilities is a matter of great concern for animal rights activists, government agencies, and responsible breeders alike. The United States Department of
Interview
Interview: with Paw Print Genetics Dr. Robert Westra
Dr Robert Westra, from Neogen, home of Paw Print Genetics, has taken the time to sit down and answer some questions about the company, their
Training
Training Pages – Bird Dog Training
When it comes to dog training, the well-worn phrase “Timing is everything” is especially true. If two dogs were DNA clones, had identical environmental exposures,
The Right Fit
The Right Fit: Golden Retriever
The Dog Journal THE RIGHT FIT: Golden Retriever One of the smartest and most well-known dog breeds in America is the Golden Retriever. These friendly
Canine Care
Canine Care Unraveled: Part 3
The Dog Journal Canine Care: Part Three Hello from Perfect Match Poodles. This is the story of our experience with the Canine Care Certified program.
Training
Training Pages – Crate Training
As a professional dog trainer and performer with my dogs, the first bit of advice I can give a new dog or puppy owner is
Getting Better
Customer Survey
Customer Survey: Issue 6
Now, in this issue, we’re going to see if the people that support the program would
Customer Care
Customer Care: The Changing Landscape
If you wanted to sell your puppies on a listing marketplace, the process used
Doggy Bone
Ten Things You Should NEVER Say to Your Veterinarian
Veterinarians and technicians work hard to give your pets the best life that they
Call In
Call In: Vaccine Crash Course
This one hour call done by Dr Hatler with Neotech hosted by APRI is basically a crash course on vaccinations. If you want to know
Extra
Extra: 2023 PAWS Seminar and Expo
The 2023 PAWS Seminar and Expo is just around the corner, and I want to tell you, it looks like the most exciting event they’ve
Customer Survey
Customer Survey: Issue 4
For this issue of The Dog Journal’s Results section, we’re going to talk about something a little different! In issue two, we did a giveaway
Extra
Making The Dog Journal A Reality
Hello, my name is Ivan Lee, and I’m the president of The Dog Journal. This project has been so much fun and hard work, that
Extra
Extra: What makes the Merle in dog coats?
Extra! Extra! What makes the Merle in dog coats? The science behind the pattern Written by: Caroline Coile, PhD Merle in dogs is one of the
