How to buy a European Dogo Argentino?

Big Dog | December 21st, 2009

dogo argentinoWhen you own a Dogo Argentino, you get a canine that appears to combine power and grace. These large dogs are as eager to please their owners as they want and will protect them. Their muscular and powerful frame makes them formidable guard dogs and their warm personality makes them loving companions. If you wish to get one, research about their uniqueness and especially the breed standards. This will let you know if the Dogo you are looking at is a genuine one for it should reflect what is written in the standard. For example:

They are covered in a sleek, white coat with a large, convex head, thick neck and a black nose and possess strong jaws. The Dogo has wide set eyes with an intelligent expression. These are just a few traits but when you go searching for one, keep in mind the following: Read the rest of this entry »

Dogo Argentino Puppy Photo

Big Dog | December 5th, 2009

Dogo Agentino Puppy Photo

This huge Dogo Argentino pup is ready to jump. What a beautiful pup!

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Dogo Argentino Puppy

Big Dog | November 24th, 2009

Dogo Argentino Puppy

This cute Dogo Argentino pup is just catching his breath after running around the garden.

Why does a Dogo Argentino smell bad?

Ann | November 8th, 2009

Sometimes bathing may not be the reason for the dog to develop an odor. Sometimes the answer can be seen beneath the coat.

Dogo Argentino

  • Skin allergies, the Dogo Argentino can develop rashes which they find so irritating that they constantly scratch them, wounding the skin and causing calluses. Because of this, a smell permeates that is not very pleasant.
  • The type of foods they are eating as some are not right for the breed’s diet.
  • Dog’s mouth is regularly cleaned will prevent any onset of offensive odors. A healthy mouth should have pearly whites, pink gums that hug the teeth without any brown spots or deposits in the gum line or at the back of the teeth. These are signs of oral disease and should be attended to immediately. “Doggy breath” isn’t exactly “healthy breath”. Dental check-ups and preventive methods such as regular brushing should keep the bad breath away.

Avoid unnecessary vet bills! Do your dog’s basic health check!

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What to feed a Dogo Argentino?

Ann | October 23rd, 2009

A proper diet and correct nutritional intake will lessen the chances of the breed getting ear infections or skin allergies. With this in mind, it is imperative that owners have the knowledge of what foods are beneficial to the dog. Breeders have a feeding routine that owners are suggested to try by way of switch if they wish to. A Dogo Argentino should not be over fed, because the main focus is the correct development of muscle, bone and joint health.

Dogo Argentino

Obesity could be a serious health problem if owners attempt to spoil their pups. The following foods are appropriate to them: yogurt for bone growth and digestive system, corn or canola oils for coat and skin, and 1 or 2 hard boiled / scrambled eggs for supplying vitamins and Omega 3. Responsible owners should see that even pets need to be fed regularly, and also need the support of vitamins and minerals.

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How Our Best Friends Break Our Hearts – One Dog At A Time

Big Dog | April 30th, 2009

All our dogs have the ability to break our hearts. Whether you share your life with a DOGO ARGENTINO a Labrador Retriever, the bond you form with your dog can be one of the closest and most powerful you will ever experience.

Saving the Strays of Helmand

If you want proof of just how extraordinary the relationsip between man and his best friend can be then you really must read a stunning new book called One Dog At A Time. It has been written by a British Marine and dog lover called Pen Farthing and tells of his time serving in the violent Helmand Province of Afghanistan.

While dodging the bullets and mortars, Sergeant Farthing witnessed the cruel and barbaric Afghan tradition of dog fighting. Rather than standing by as many would have done, he risked his life by breaking up the fighting and freeing the dogs. One of them, a big, battle-scarred mastiff he christened Nowzad after the town he was stationed in, found his way into the Marine compound where he befriended his liberator. As Farthing’’s tour of duty continued, he and Nowzad became inseparable buddies. The tough British soldier and the powerful dog formed an odd couple in the middle of the war zone. They were soon joined by other dogs who were drawn to the sanctuary the Marine compound provided. At one point, one dog pushed her litter of newborn pups through the wall of the compound so that they could be safe from the Taliban bombs and general cruelty of the Afghans towards the dog.

By the end of his time in Afghanistan, Farthing had more than a dozen dogs and puppies living in his makeshift sanctuary. As he prepared to leave, he was faced with the heartbreaking prospect of leaving them all behind.

We won’t spoil the ending of this powerful book, but suffice it to say that two of the dogs he rescued are now living with Pen Farthing in England. He has also set up a fantastic charity to rescue other abused dogs in Afghanistan. His work is truly inspirational and is winning the admiration and support of dog lovers everywhere. Part of the proceeds from the book will go towards his charity.

If you only buy and read one dog book this year, make it One Dog At A Time.

Dogo Argentino Training

Big Dog | March 9th, 2009

Dogs have become such an important part of our society, that the need for them to fit in well with other human beings and not pose a threat or a disturbance is critical to their long term acceptance by our neighbors and others around us. Not all people are dog lovers and to make sure that they’re not inconvenienced by our pets, training is essential.

Also, dog training is an integral part of a working dog’s life for them to be able to assist humans in activities like hunting and police work. Training dogs is a specialized skill since the key difficulty lies in how to communicate efficiently with them.

All training of dogs is a repetition of the basic principle of reward and punishment in various forms and combinations. Communication of these signals is the key to proper training. One very important thing to remember is consistency of signals. The reliability of the training depends on how well a dog is able to be sure of what your signals mean.

It must also be mentioned that different dog breeds take to training differently. Dogs like the iconic German Shepherd are very easily trained due to their high intelligence. Another important factor is the emotional state of the dog. A dog that is frightened, anxious, or insecure doesn’t train well and this reflects the importance of factors like proper socialization of puppies.

A lot of studies have shown that proper puppy socialization goes a long way towards ensuring a good temperament and receptivity towards training. Lots of handling, petting and generally being around humans in their everyday life goes a long way towards making a dog well behaved and easy to train.

Training Dogo Argentino puppies should not begin too early however, as there is evidence to show that before a certain age, the brains of puppies are not significantly developed enough to process complex learning.

Professional dog trainers are best when it comes to training your dog as they will ensure that the proper habits are set for life, including how to behave around strangers. For the safety of your dog, it is your duty as an owner to ensure that he or she is well trained.

Looking for the effective method to improve your dog’s behavior?

Formerly known as SitStayFetch, the product Secrets to Dog Training has sold over 200 000 copies. The worldwide success is explained by the proven methods the package includes to train any dog to behave well around people and other dogs and obey all of the owner’s rules and orders. Daniel Stevens’ Secrets to Dog Training will teach you how to:

  • curb your dog’s aggressiveness
  • make your dog understand what is right and wrong
  • house train your dog
  • stop your dog racing in the house
  • deal with a dominant dog
  • overcome separation anxiety
  • stop your dog jumping on people
  • apply the cutting edge Dog Whispering technique
  • deal with more than one dog in the house
  • stop the family cat being harrassed.

Visit Secrets to Dog Training official website for more information.

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