
Long Island Dog
Parents Library
In keeping with our primary mission of making the Long Island Dog Parents a public resource, LIPD periodically publishes articles that explore the issues surrounding owning a dog on Long Island. This is a collection of articles that will help our members be better, more informed dog parents.
- A 7-Step Housetraining Guide For Your Puppy
- Adopting A Shelter Dog – Be Prepared To Ask A Lot Of Questions
- Adult Dog – Your Dog Is Older Now, So Treat Him With More Respect & Understanding
- Adult Dog Training – What To Expect From Your Dog As He Reaches His Adult Years
- Adult Dog Training – What To Expect From Your Dog As He Reaches His Adult Years
- Aggression – What Is Territorial Aggression & Why Does It Make A Dog So Angry
- Air Travel – Don’t Let Your Dog Be A Statistic
- Bathroom Training For Dogs
- Best Toys To Stimulate Your Dog Brain
- Canine Hip Dysplasia
- Common Health Problems
- Common Questions About Heart Worm
- Common Questions About Vaccinations/common-questions-about-vaccinations
- Curing Those Backyard Blues – How To Get Your Dog To Respect The Yard
- Dangerous Dog Treats What To Know Before You Treat Your Pup
- Death Of The Family Pet A Proper Goodbye To Your Faithful Friend
- Declaring War On Ticks
- Destructive Chewing A Simple Reason Why Your Dog Is Eating Everything In Sight
- Destructive Chewing Your Dog Is Trying To Say Something
- Diabetes – 3 Ways To Keep Your Dog From Getting Diabetes
- Diabetes – How Your Dog May Become A Diabetic
- Diarrhea & Your Dog
- Digging – Support Your Dog’s Digging Habit
- Disaster Preparation – Is Your Dog Safe If The Next Sandy Hits Your Town
- Disposable Dogs
- Distemper A Detailed Explanation Of The Disease
- Do You Really Want A Large Dog?
- Dog Breeders – How To Get The Most From Your Breeder By Educating Yourself
- Dog Breeding – Dog Breeding Is Not For Amateurs
- Dog Communication – Are You Listening
- Dog Crates – Consider Purchasing A Soft Side Dog Carrier For Your Needs
- Dog Disease – Pyometra In Your Dog
- Dog DNA
- Dog Fence – How To Keep Your Dog From Wandering Off Outside
- Dog Fences – The Perfect Fence For Your Dog’s Backyard Paradise
- Dog Fences – Dog Fences Are A Great Way To Keep Your Puppy Happy Outdoors
- Dog Food – 5 Types Of Commercial Dog Food You Might Want To Consider
- Dog Grooming Q & A
- Dog Lover Gifts
- Dog Massage – Indulge Your Dog By Giving Him A Pet Massage
- Dog Music
- Dog Parks – 3 Rules Every Dog Owner Should Know When Visiting The Local Dog Park
- Dog Parks – Are You Practicing Good Dog Owner Etiquette While At The Dog Park
- Dog Pictures – Man’s Best Friend Is Also His Best Photo
- Dog Sports – How To Train Your Dog For Sporting Events & Competitions
- Dog Sports – Two Popular Canine Sports You & Your Athletic Dog Will Love
- Dog Talk – How To Understand What Your Dog Is Saying
- Dog Toys
- Dog Travel – Tips To Keep Your Dog Safe
- Dog Tricks – Find The Object, A Cool And Helpful Trick To Teach Your Dog
- Dog Tricks – Teach Your Dog To Retrieve
- Dog Tricks – How To Teach Your Dog To Cross His Paws
- Dog Washing Made Easy
- Dog Years
- Dogs & Cats – Can Your Dog And Cat Ever Become Friends
- Dogs & Cats – How To Judge Whether Or Not Your Dog Will Like The New Cat
- Dogs & Cats – How To Make Your Dog & Cat Become Friends In Just A Few Hours
- Dogs & Cats – What To Do Before Introducing A New Cat To Your Dog
- Dogs & Drugs – Why Sedatives & Tranquilizers May Put Your Dog To Sleep… Forever
- Dogs And Lifestyle
- Door Darting Training – Easily Train Your Dog Not To Run Through Open Doors
- Emergency First Aid For Dogs 1 – Symptoms Of Shock
- Emergency First Aid For Dogs 2 – Treatment Of Shock
- Emergency First Aid For Dogs 3 – The Shock Stimulant Controversy
- Emergency First Aid For Dogs 4 – When A Dog Is Bleeding
- Emergency First Aid For Dogs 5 – Approaching An Injured Dog
- Epilepsy In Dogs And Cats
- Exercise – When It Comes To Exercising Your Dog, How Much Is Needed
- Exercise – Walking, A Great Way To Exercise Your Dog
- Eye And Heart Disease
- Facts You Must Know About Dog Treadmills
- First Steps In Grooming
- Five Tips For Easier Vet Visits
- Flea Control
- Flea Prevention Chemicals & Natural Remedies – Which Work Best
- Fleas – Combat Fleas By Treating The Entire House
- Fleas – Flea Fighting Tips Every Dog Owner Should Know
- Fleas – How To Prevent Flea Infestations Now & Forever
- Four Factors To Consider When Selecting Dog Toys
- Four Underpinnings To A Success Dog Training Strategy
- General History Of Dogs
- Getting Puppy His Own ID
- Getting The Stink Out Of Your Dog
- Grooming – Basic Ear Care For Your Dog
- Grooming – Brushing Up On Basic Grooming Concerns
- Guide To Buying A Stroller For An Old Dog
- Holistic Care – Looking At Your Dog’s Inner Nature By Using Iridology
- Holistic Dog Care – Dgp, An Herbal Remedy For Joint Pain In Dogs
- Holistic Dog Foods – 5 All Natural, 100% Organic Dog Food Providers
- Holistic Dog Health Q & A
- Holistic Nutrition & Care – Feeding & Care For Your Dog Based On His State Of Being
- Home Dental Care
- Household Dog Dangers
- Housetraining Myths – Separate Fact From Fiction When Housetraining Your Dog
- Housetraining Tools – Great Products That Make Housetraining A Breeze
- How Dogs Teach Our Children Responsibility Sharing And Communication
- How To Approach Strange Dogs
- Keeping A Dog Tick-Free
- Keeping Your Children Safe From Strange Dogs
- Keeping Your Dog From Jumping
- Keeping Your Dog Safe On The Road
- Kennel Cough – A Dog’s Equivalent To The Common Cold
- Kids & Puppies – How To Combine Playtime With Obedience Training
- Kids & Puppies – Rules To Follow When Bringing Home Your Child’s First Puppy
- Late Night Barking Caused By Cats – 5 Ways To Stop Those Pesky Felines
- Learn How Your Dog Sees His World (It’s Truly Amazing)
- Luxated Patella – Caring For Your Dog During & After Treatment
- Luxated Patella – Is Your Dog Suffering From This Debilitating Condition
- Luxated Patella – Should You Take Your Dog To The Vet Just For The Occasional Limp
- Make Socialization Fun – Plan A Safe Puppy Playdate
- Making Homemade Pet Food
- Male Or Female – Which Dog Is Better
- Mating – A Crash Course In The Reproductive Cycle
- Mixed Breeds – Why Your Dog Is One Of A Kind
- Moving – 6 Moving Tips To Keep Your Dog Happy
- Moving – Understanding Your Dog’s Stress When Moving Into A New House
- Moving Into A Small Apartment – Does Your Pet Feel Welcome
- Natural Dog Cures – 2 All-Natural Supplements Used To Combat Stress & Fleas
- Neutering Your Dog – It’s Only A Matter Of Time
- New Puppy Advice – The Do’s Of Adding A New Puppy To The Family
- New Puppy Advice – The Don’ts Of Adding A New Puppy To The Family
- New Puppy Behavior Test – Social Attraction Dominance Following & Restraint
- New Puppy – Things You Need To Know When Bringing A New Puppy Home
- New Puppy – A List Of Supplies You Must Have Before Bringing Home Your Puppy
- New Puppy – Questions You Should Ask When Buying An Older Puppy
- New Puppy – Regardless Of Who You Are, A Puppy Can Enhance Your Life
- New Puppy – The Best Way To Introduce A New Puppy To Your Older Dog
- Nightmare Grooming Services – How Safe Is Your Pet?
- Nutrition – Confused About Dog Nutrition – Read This
- Nutrition – Matching Your Dog’s Diet With His Lifestyle
- Nutrition – 3 Ways To Feed Your Puppy
- Nutrition – The Importance Of Fats In Your Dog’s Diet
- Nutrition – The Role Of Protein In Your Dog’s Health
- Nutrition – The Roles Of Carbohydrates, Vitamins, And Minerals In Your Dog’s Diet
- Nutrition For Active Dogs – Proper Nutrition For Your Working Dog
- Nutrition For Active Dogs – Supplements To Help Your Working Dog
- Older Dog – Getting The Right Amount Of Exercise For Your Adult Dog
- Older Dog Ailments
- Oops – What To Do When Your Dog Stains The Carpet
- Organic Dog Food
- Outdoor Dog Products
- Parasites – 5 Nasty Internal Parasites Your Dog May Have
- Parasites – Get To Know These Annoying And Harmful Bugs
- Parasites – Keep Your Dog Health By Checking Him For Ticks
- Parasites – Preventative Measures Against Heartworms
- Parasites 1 Those Annoying Fleas Are Back
- Parasites 2 More Questions About Fleas And Ticks
- Parasites 3 More On Fleas And Ticks
- Parties & Your Dog – How To Make Every Event Dog-Friendly
- Pet Food Recall – Are These Pet Food Manufacturers Purposely Killing Your Animals
- Pet Obesity
- Pet Poisoning
- Pet Sitter – Finding The Most Reliable & Trusting Pet Sitter Service
- Pet Socialization
- Poisonous Plants – Common Indoor Houseplants That Can Kill Your Dog
- Poisonous Plants – Common Backyard Plants That Can Kill Your Dog
- Potty Tools – Clean Up After Your Dog With These Messy-Free Solutions
- Preventing And Treating Heatstroke
- Preventing Arthritis In Dogs
- Problem Dogs Are Made, Not Born
- Puppies – The Problem With Raising Two Or More Puppies Of The Same Age
- Puppy As A Gift – Tips When Giving A New Puppy As A Present
- Puppy Bone Health – 2 Major Hip Problems Every Puppy Owner Should Look For
- Puppy Care – Never Select A New Puppy Without The Following Considerations
- Puppy Grooming – How To Get Your Dog To Absolutely Love Baths, Clippings, & Brushings
- Puppy Grooming Socialization – Nail Trimming Conditioning Steps For Young Puppies
- Puppy Health – A Fat Puppy Does Not Equal A Healthy Puppy
- Puppy Mills – Learn The Shocking Truth About Pet Stores
- Puppy Problems – Quick Tips To Prevent Barking, Biting & Chewing
- Puppy Problems – Quick Tips To Prevent Jumping & Walking Issues
- Puppy Safety – When Decorations Kill
- Puppy Safety Outdoors – Keeping Your Puppy Safe When Venturing Outdoors
- Puppy Socialization – How To Help Your Pup With Positive Experiences
- Puppy Socialization – Introduce Your Dog To The World
- Puppy Socialization – The Best Way To Socialize Your Puppy With Other Dogs
- Puppy Training – The Clicker Is Your Friend – Learn How To Use It
- Puppy Training – The Golden Opportunity For Prime Puppy Training
- Puppy Training – Why Big Dog Breed Puppies Need Training As Early As Possible
- Q & A – Bald Spots, Yellow Teeth, Irregular Heat Cycles And More
- Q & A – Bell-Ringing Craziness & The Dog Who Ignores Basic Commands
- Q & A – Cancer – Show Dogs – Crying Dogs
- Q & A – Dead Animals & Loose Stools
- Q & A – Dog Bites Owner
- Q & A – Dog Pannus & Obedience Trainer Lessons
- Q & A – Fear Of Water & How To Become A Dog Trainer
- Q & A – Graduated Obedience Class But Still Not Educated & The Ole Touchy Feet Syndrome
- Q & A – Hot Sauce & Obedience School For The Older Dog
- Q & A – Jealous Of New Baby – Chewing Issues
- Q & A – Natural Remedies For Skin Problems & Anal Gland Issues
- Q & A – New Dogs, Sloppy Eating, & Sleeping Arrangements
- Q & A – Obedience Training & Spaying A Female While In Heat
- Q & A – Raw Eggs – The Defiant Dog
- Q & A – Shedding Question & Feces Eating
- Q & A – Shy German Shepherd & Ukc Information
- Q & A – The Friendly Guard Dog & An Obedience Training Issue
- Re-Housebreaking Your Mature Dog
- Rescue Puppies – How Does The Adoption Process Work
- Rescue Puppies – Shelters Or Breed Groups – Which One To Choose
- Scent Dogs – How These Amazing Animals Are Trained
- Scenting Ability – Superhero Dogs & The Nose That Powers Them
- Scenting Ability – The Remarkable Nose Of Your Dog
- Security Dogs – Is A Security Dog Right For Your Company
- Selective Breeding & The Resulting Health Problems – Is Your Dog At Risk
- Separation Anxiety – Does Your Dog Stress Whenever You Leave The House
- Separation Anxiety – The Fastest Way To Relieve Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety
- Separation Anxiety – Understanding Separation Anxiety Disorders In Dogs
- Service-Detection Dogs – Is The Labrador Retriever The New Rising Hero
- Shelter Adoption – Adopting A Dog From The Shelter Is Like Buying A New Car, You Never Know What You Are Going To Get
- Shelter Adoption – The Dog Adoption Option, Be Wise To The Process
- Shelter Adoption – Why You Should Choose An Animal Shelter With Strict Adoption Policies
- Shelter Adoption – You Have Chosen A Dog To Bring Home, Now What
- Shelter Dogs – 7 Ways To Improve The Life Of Shelter And Rescue Dogs
- Shocking Diets & Dangerous Eating Habits That Could Literally Kill Your Dog
- Skin Conditions Demodectic Mange & Sarcoptic Mange
- Skin Conditions Flea Allergy Dermatitis, Hot Spots, & Ringworm
- Skin Irritation In Dogs
- Spayed Or Neutered – The Benefits Of Having Your Dog Fixed
- Spaying The Older Female Dog
- Special Diets For Dogs The Overweight Dog
- Special Diets For Dogs Your Veterinarian Has Something Very Important To Tell You
- Stroke – Signs, Symptoms, And Causes Of Strokes In Dogs
- Stroke – Your Dog’s Chances Of Recovering From A Stroke
- Support Humane Societies
- Surgery – How To Plan For Your Dog’s Upcoming Surgical Operation
- Teaching An Abused Dog To Trust
- The Benefits Of Dog Toys And Treats Elaborated
- The Great Crate Debate – Why Your Dog Absolutely Must Have A Crate
- The Lost Dog – Don’t Let It Happen To You
- The Nerve Of Some Pet Owners
- The Numismatic Dog – Dog Coin Collecting
- The Truth About Socializing Your Puppy
- The Ultimate Guide To The Types Of Dog Apparel
- Three Amazing Tips To Get Your Dog To Wear Sweaters
- Three Amazing Tips To Help You Customize Or Pimp Your Dog Stroller
- Top 13 Reasons Why You Should Use A Dog Stroller
- Top 5 Holiday Gifts For Your Dog
- Top 5 Things To Consider Before Buying A Dog Stroller
- Top 7 Reasons Why You Must Dress Up Your Dog
- Top Dog Diseases
- Top Four Reasons Why You Need A Dog Treadmill
- Travel – 10 Tips When Traveling The Friendly Skies With Your Dog
- Travel – Basic Dog Travel Tips When Taking A Vacation With Your Canine Friend
- Traveling With Your Pet
- Ultimate Guide For Buying Useful Dog Apparel
- Understanding Dogs And What Cold Weather Means For Them
- Veterinarian – 3 Tips To Help You Find The Best Veterinarian
- Veterinarian – Deciding If The Veterinarian Is Right For You And Your Dog
- Veterinarian Visit – Your First Meeting With A Brand New Veterinarian
- Walking Your Dog – Nine Rules
- Water Safety – Are You Risking Your Dog’s Life When Playing In Water
- Water Safety – Boating With Your Dog – 5 Safety Tips To Keep Your Trip Fun
- What Dog Groomers Won’t Tell You – A Brutally Honest Opinion From A Professional?
- What Is Distemper?
- What Is The Perfect Age To Bring Home A Puppy?
- What Makes A Dog Cock Its Head To The Side?
- When Dogs Meet Other Dogs – What Are They Saying To Each Other?
- Why Your Dog Barks
- Winter Safety Tips For Your Dog
- Wolf Ancestry – What Are Wolfdogs & Do They Make Good Pets
- Your Dog’s Ear Infection
- Your Dog’s Eyes
- Your Vet The Perfect Resource To Educate You About Your Dogs Diet

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