what behavioural problems might you expect with a rescued dog?

Hannah asked: essay question don’t really know where to start with it
do you know any useful websites or books

His name is… Tim the wonder dog!

A girlfriend found him outside the local pound. The people dropping him off didn’t have the fee required to leave a pet with the humane society, and my friend drove up just in time to rescue the dog. His name was Balto and he was a skinny, un-groomed, flea ridden Maltese. She took him home, [...]

Dogs: Companions through Thick and Thin

Modern society has developed a wonderful dependence on our dogs! People do not use dogs merely for companionship. Dogs are loyal guards of our families and our businesses. Service dogs help not only the blind, but for people with various types of health problems that prevent them from being able to accomplish everyday tasks that [...]

Canine Crate Training

Though, slightly harder than training a puppy, crate training a dog isn’t as tough as some might assume.  If done correctly, your dog will feel at ease within his crate and not be capable of causing trouble while you are not in the same room watching him.

These are some tips and ideas that may assist [...]

My rescue dog is pregnant and I had no idea, the vet said she is due in three days, so how will I know when?

Jessica asked: She is a chihuahua so a small dog. She is still eating a little bit, but sleeps a lot, she was digging holes outside and tries to do that in my bed with my covers. I keep reading about it and she does everything that people give me warning signs of but she [...]

Any Body Know Any Good Dog Shelters I Can Adopt A Puppy From?

E asked: I was looking to buy a Maltese puppy but before I did I thought I’d check some dog rescue centres.
Can any body recommend a shelter in Ireland ? preferably in Dublin.

The Basset Hound

Are you pondering the idea of getting a dog that is friendly and loving for your family? Well, I suggest the Basset Hound. This dog ismade famous by it’s droopy face and long ears, as well as short legs which give it a low center of gravity. I have one (Snoopy) that is 7 years [...]

Come When Called – Dog Training Exercise

One thing that every dog must do is come when called. This is for the dogs own good as well as the welfare of other pets and people. Dogs need to be taught this for their own good because they can run into danger, like a car or an untrained animal. Once a dog is [...]

hi I asked the question about siberian huskies and got some good answers but this would be a rescue dog?

cantona7 asked: the dog is 2yrs old and as I said I would be out at work partime would this be a problem for this type of dog as I wouldnt want the dog to be unhappy thankyou

my dog is about 10 years old i got him from a rescue place 6 years ago?

hm asked: he has been really good behaved since we got him but now he is becoming more and more disobedient.
has anyone else had this problem. what can i do to help him become obedient again?