Mr. George Raper, of Stockton-on-Tees, has kindly supplied us with the following notes on this breed: — ” The properties of the Bulldog have been divided into some eighty or ninety points. To the late Jacob Lamphier, in conclave with friends who, like himself, made the Bulldog an especial study, we are indebted for a [...]
(The Illustrated Book of the Dog (1881) by Vero Shaw, B. A.) Allusion having been made to the great antiquity of the Bulldog in the chapter on the Mastiff, it will be unnecessary for us to recapitulate in the present instance what we said before concerning the claims of rival breeds to be regarded as [...]
Your ability to remove toys and objects from your dog will be determined by your leadership role (of course!) with your dog. The following tips will be much more useful, effective, and safe if you have a positive role and relationship with your dog. Obedience practiced every day and used in daily life will ensure [...]
In multiple-dog households, it is often the perception of the dogs to have to “claim” critical resources (toys, food, space, affection). While this is a natural instinct to “grab all you can,” you will want to instill a different behavioral pattern over this instinct. The first step in helping your dogs to share is to [...]