When it comes to basic comfort, I think things like giving them a nice, cozy bed go a long way....
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I would recommend it unless there's some reason why not to do so in their history....
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At your first visit, what we're going to be looking for is their temperament, demeanor, and their general energy level to determine whether or not ...
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I try not to use the word punish. I do like to say; we want to do positive reinforcement....
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It is. People do it every day, although it’s a big commitment....
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Progesterone timing is a very complex thing, but to boil it down, the premise is that you pull blood every other day about when she comes into heat...
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There are sperm banks for dogs. In fact, there are many sperm banks for dogs. Some companies have franchises....
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Positive reinforcement works a lot differently than scolding your puppy....
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Puppies are a lot like babies. They're going to cry at night....
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You want to consider the breeds you are interested in and how they match your lifestyle....
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So there are two main types of artificial insemination—vaginal and trans-cervical. So vaginal is used for fresh semen....
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We generally recommend waiting until dogs are at least two years old for their first breeding, primarily because that gives us an opportunity to co...
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Obedience training kind of varies. Some places have a one-on-one type of obedience training, and other places are more group....
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It depends on how old they are, but most of the time, I usually say that a puppy will need to be let out to urinate based on their month of age—the...
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Here at the Animal Hospital of Statesville, we're committed to helping healthy dogs produce healthy puppies....
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Surgical insemination is pretty much what it sounds like. It is surgery....
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Treats or a toy are your best friend, or even just praise in general. You want to be teaching them to sit, stay, and lay down....
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Puppies are more playful than aggressive. It just may come across that way because they're growling, biting, chewing, and wrestling....
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It depends on your lifestyle and what type of breed you're looking for—a small breed or a larger, giant breed....
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I got ahead of myself earlier, but the vaginal goes just in the vagina, and that can be anything except frozen semen....