So you want to get a pooch but you are not sure about the living arangments needed to have a dog at home. Especially if the home is cramped for space. Well, if you live in small apartments, say a one bedroom facility. You can still have a dog of choice if you ensure that the animal still gets all it needs to grow healthy. But for many small apartment dwellers, having a large dog in that small space will not sit well. So many of these renters go for the much smaller dogs breeds like:

• French Bulldog. 
• Beagle. Purebred
• Yorkshire Terrier
• Dachshund.
• Pembroke Welsh Corgi. 
• Miniature Schnauzer. 
• Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. 
• Shih Tzu. Purebred.

​But one should also not the temperament of any dog before thinking about getting a dog for an apartment. You see, not because the dog is small means that it will be OK in a confined environment. Most of these small dog breeds have a history of hunting. Yes, mos were bred to catch vermin.  They are quick, very active and can be quite playful. So what does one do when you own a dog say in a townhouse environment. Well, let's meet Jill.

​Meet Jill The Small Townhouse Dog Owner.
​Joe has a nice townhouse with a fully fenced in yard. When Joe gets home from work he opens the door and lets the dog out. The dog sniffs around, does his business, and comes back to be let in. Joe then makes dinner, sits in front of the TV while the dog sits beside him and stares, and he lets the dog out again before bed.
Jill knows his dog and his dog understands the arrangement living in Jill's house.

Large Active Dogs Living Area.
If you decide on owning a much larger dog that is naturally active. It is best that you find a living area where the dog has enough leg room to let loose.  Some dogs just do not do well living in cramped spaces and will become depressed in those conditions. Dogs such as the ones listed below require a lot of leg room and exercise.

• Australian Cattle Dog.
• Australian Shepherd.
• Belgian Malinois.
• Black and Tan Coonhound.
• Border Collie.
• Boxer.
• Boykin Spaniel.

It all boils down to the fact that different dogs settle best in different environments. But always remember that before you run to get an apartment, or buy a house. Think Dog!

Are you tired of those dried out dog foods that seem to be doing nothing for your dog? If so why not simply make your own dog food? A lot of dog owners may think that making dog food is a difficult task, but it is as easy as one two three. The fact is, you can make dried or wet dog food at home which is probably much more nutritious than those high priced dog food brands packed with grains. Grains are for herbivores. You dog is a meat eater in all build of its genetics and should be fed much more meat than grains. So if you have the least bit of interest in creating your own dog food. Let’s get started here.
 
What you will need to make your own dog food.

• Meat Grinder
• Meats
• Meat Preservative

There are many kind of meat preservative, but you want a natural preservative instead of what that is inorganic.

Rosemary Extract is a Natural Meat Preservative.
Rosemary extract is made from the distillation of rosemary leaves and is a powerful preservative. Its anti-microbial composition contains carnosic and rosmaranic acid, antioxidants that act as shields to decay. The Phytochemical Database supervised by Dr. James Duke from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, states that rosemary has over 24 antioxidants that have a longer life span of activity than most other types of antioxidants.
 
Ingredients.
The main ingredient to put in any dog food is meat right, so we can use meats which a dog would naturally hunt in the wild. Get meats such as chicken, turkey, duck, rabbit, sheep, beef, etc. Ensure that the meats you get are boneless meats as bones should never be fed with dog food at the same time.

• Meat
• Salt
• Coconut Oil

 
Instructions

1. Get around 5 pounds of meat.
2. Cut and boil meat for about 10 minutes.
3. Remove meat from pan and let it dry for about 10 minutes.
4. Run meat through the meat grinder.
5. Add about 5 teaspoons per of rosemary extract per pound of meat
6. Add a little salt to flavor
7. Add two tablespoon of coconut oil
8. Mix the ingredients together thoroughly.
9. Roll grounded meat into tiny balls just like the conventional dog food
10. Bake in oven for about 10-15 minutes
11. Allow to cool and dry for an additional hour.

 
This process may take some time, time which many dog owners do not have. But at least you actually know what is in the food you feed your dog and have the peace of mind that your dog is eating healthy and natural.

Dog owners love it when their dogs just surround them with love. They wag their tails, they jump up o you and you and then they just stuff a piece of whatever they are eating into their dogs mouth. Whao! Hold up their bud. There are foods which are good for your dog and their are foods which can cause your dog to get sick or  die.  Below are a list of foods you should never to give you feline pal.

1. Grapes and Raisins - This one might not be as widely known, and that might be a result of the reason behind it being somewhat unknown as well, but grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs. It is best to avoid giving either of these to your dog at all.

2. Chocolate (& Caffeine) - Now even if you have never had a dog of your own you probably know that chocolate is toxic to dogs. What you might not know is that this also extends to coffee and caffeine. All of these items come from cacao seeds, which contain methylxanthines. This has been known to cause numerous ill effects in dogs and even death. They should be kept far away from your pets.


3. Salt - When ingested in large amounts, salt can cause pets to have excessive thirst and urination. This can lead to severe dehydration and even sodium ion poisoning, so it's best to limit the salty snacks you give your dogs. Some common salty snacks to watch out for can include pretzels, chips, popcorn etc.

4. Bread - This common table food can cause bloating and twisting in your dogs stomach. This extends to all forms of bread, from sliced to baked. Also, when eating raw dough, the ethanol produced from the yeast can cause your dog to become drunk. Obviously, you do not want that so you are going to want to keep all forms of bread away from your pups.

5. Candy. Chocolate candy should never be given to your dog. Chocolate may cintain a toxic sweenter called Xyltol which will make your dog hop skip and race to the vet.

6. Coffee. Don't give it to them, period. They Will die!