DOG WORLD Web Extras

Dog World's expert judges, trainers, breeders, and canine aficionados present you with more dog information available only at www.dogworld.com. Click here for 2009 Dog World Web Extras.

December 2008
Old Bitch? Spay Her!
The chances of your older intact bitch contracting certain diseases increases as the dog gets older.
By D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.

How to Train a Dog to Talk
Will the real-life dogs in TV and movies soon be replaced by technology?
By Wendy Bedwell-Wilson

November 2008
Should You Plan a C-Section?
Know the facts about your dog and the possibilities of a Caesarean section.
By D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.

What is Target Training in Agility?
Make agility training fun and effective with this training method.
By Terry Long

October 2008
Natural Remedies for Hairless Dog Breeds
Many safe, natural remedies for common skin disorders can be found in your kitchen.
By Amy Fernandez

The ABCs of Canine Musical Freestyle
Brush up on your dancing dogs terminology and try these moves with your dog!
By Kim Campbell Thornton

Bobbye Land's Essential Dog Grooming Tools
What professional groomer Bobbye Land uses to transform appealing pets, canine masterpieces and happy dogs.
By Bobbye Land

September 2008
New Breeds, New Triumphs for Recently AKC-Recognized Dog Breeds
The road to AKC recognition is long, but rewards await breeds that make it in the ring.
By Amy Fernandez

Difficult to Train Agility Dog Breeds
Some dogs' instincts make agility training difficult but not impossible.
By Terry Long

August 2008
Super-Sniffing Dogs
Not all dog noses are created equal.
By D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.

The Los Angeles Airport Police Canine Unit
On April 9, 2008, Dog World visited Los Angeles International Airport to meet the dogs and people charged with keeping the airport safe.
By Kristopher Wardwell









July 2008
The Havanese Knows How to Havana Good Time
Don't let the small stature of this Toy dog fool you; he has a big personality with talent to spare!
By Kim Campbell Thornton

Feed Your Dog Raw Safely
If you've decided to take the raw route for your dog's diet, remember: Safety first!
By Liz Palika






June 2008
Fitness Tips for Conformation Dogs
Whether you're in the city or the country, prepare your performance dog with these five tips.
By Liz Palika

Foundation Skills for Dog Agility
Make your dog an agility champ with these two essential foundation skills.
By Terry Long






May 2008
Heavy Duty!
Weight-pulling dogs compete in Oceanside, Calif.
By Kristopher Wardwell

Breeders and Newborn Puppies
Raise the odds of puppy survival with these six tips.
By D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.







April 2008
Basic Concepts for Breeding Dogs
Learn these basic concepts and start your breeding program on the right foot.
By Amy Fernandez

Inside the FCI
Discover the Fédération Cynologique Internationale, Europe's unifying breed club.
By Amy Fernandez







March 2008
Tips for Traveling on the Road with Your Dog
Follow these travel tips when bringing your four-legged friend into your four-wheel drive.
By Alice Bixler

VIP Dog Training
Become your dog's VIP (Very Influential Person) with these three training exercises.
By Terry Long







February 2008
Inside Montgomery County
Discover the dog conformation competition that showcases dogdom's top terriers!
By Amy Fernandez

Play Training Your Dog for Agility
Try these five games to get your dog excited about agility?
By Terry Long







January 2008
Novice Judges: Test Your Mettle
We know you know a lot about dogs, but what about judging in the conformation ring? Find out with this quiz written by renowned judged, Jeffrey G. Pepper.

Five Dog-Kennel Myths
Correct these common kennel misconceptions before designing your own dog kennel.
By Alice Bixler