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Noise Phobias: Thunder and Loud Noises

Many people owning a puppy or dog may be surprised when dog exhibits an undo fear of noises such as thunder or fireworks. All dogs have a mild fear of noises, just as most children do when they are young. But unlike children, you can't really explain to a puppy or even a full-grown dog that the thunder is a simple natural event caused from lightning. Some vets estimate that as many as 5 to 10 percent of dogs have some noise phobia problems and some dogs, notably, Collies, Golden Retrievers, and German Shepherds, have a higher incidence of noise anxiety than other …

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Bringing Your Microchipped Dog From Overseas Into Australia

Arriving in Australia with your Dog The Australian Government requires all pets that are being imported into Australia be microchipped prior to arrival however it is the owner’s responsibility to have the microchip registered on a microchip database once in the country. Quarantine may have given you an information pack on registering your pet’s microchip number on a National Database. However if you weren't given any information, if you organise to see a Vet upon arrival or in the immediate future, your vet should be able to help you have your dogs microchip registered on the database that …

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New Puppy Checklist and Tips

So you're about to welcome a new puppy into your home, but it's your first time and you're starting to feel like a lost puppy yourself. Help is on the way, thanks to all of us at lovethatpet.com we've prepared a checklist that will make it easier to determine your next steps, and thrown in a few tips for good measure. Your pup will make himself at home in no time. The Checklist Visit a veterinarian Once your pup has arrived at his new home, it will be time to take him on another trip—to the veterinarian for his first check-up. You will want to have the vet examine your puppy's skin, …

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6 steps on Purchasing a Puppy from a Breeder

1. First step is to choose a breed and do your research. Make sure you are being realistic about the breed you are choosing. e.g Your living space (do you live in an apartment, on a farm, do you have a small backyard), energy level of the breed and so fourth. 2. Look on dogzonline.com.au for breeders of that breed and either telephone or send an email. Make sure you tell them about you, your lifestyle and your plans for the dog. Be honest as they know when you are lieing (they've heard it all). Dont ask 'have you got puppies? How much?' 3. Go meet the breeders and their dogs, meet the …

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Introducing Your New Puppy When You Have A Newborn Baby

How to Achieve Harmony Between Your Puppy and Your New Baby If you are a pet owner who is looking forward to bringing a new baby home to your family, you have probably already come to the conclusion that it may be a delicate process involving several steps. This is particularly true concerning members of the canine family, as dogs and youngsters do not always develop an instant friendship. For this reason, it is essential to ensure that your puppy or dog and your new baby have a good foundation on which to build a positive rapport. Introduce Your Baby's Scent Before your new child is ready …

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