World’s Tallest Dog, Zeus The Great Dane From Texas. See Pics and Stats

Zeus a Great Dane, from Texas, is recorded in the Guinness World Records as the tallest dog. Zeus is 1.046 meters (3 feet and 5.8 inches) tall. When standing on his hind legs Great Dane stretches over 7 feet.

The owner of Zeus, Brittany Davis always dreamed of having a Great Dane and naming it Zeus. Her brother gifted her the dog when it was just eight weeks old. She never imagined the puppy growing out to be the tallest dog in the world.

Image: Zeus The Great Dane with his Guinness World Record
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Many people ask Davis if Zeus is a dog or a horse and the people are often asking her if they can ride him or does Zeus have a saddle.

As for the food for the tallest dog in the world, Davis feeds him 12 cups of dog food formulated for giant breeds

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How to Find a Dog Trainer or Behaviorist You Can Trust

So, you’ve adopted a new dog. Congratulations! As exciting as this time is, now the real work begins. If you want to raise a dog that is well-behaved and well-adjusted, it’s time to start focusing on how you are going to train and socialize your dog. For many, especially those dealing with specific training-related concerns, this means that it’s time to find a dog trainer or behaviourist in your area.

The hard truth is that dog trainers aren’t strictly regulated. Anyone can make a website and claim to be a professional. Before you run to Google “dog trainer near me”, there are a few red flags that you need to look out for.

Working with a questionable dog trainer is not only going to fail to give you the results that you want, but it can also set your dog back considerably. It can even cause significant problems for you

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Puppies and Senior Dogs: How to Ensure Your Dog Is Healthy At Any Age

Welcoming a new dog into your home is an exciting milestone. You have a new lifelong companion that will return your love and affection. However, a dog also comes with responsibilities to ensure their ongoing health and happiness.

Puppies and Senior Dogs: How to Ensure Your Dog Is Healthy At Any Age

Unfortunately, many novice dog owners are unaware of how to choose a healthy puppy, which can lead to significant stress, medical bills, contending with chronic illnesses, and ultimately, the untimely death of your pet. Here is our advice for ensuring your dog is healthy at every age:

Get a puppy that is at least eight weeks old

A pup should stay with its mother and littermates for at least the first eight weeks of life. Unless under extreme circumstances, every responsible shelter or breeder will know this. Generally, smaller dogs need to stay with their littermates for longer, so expect to get a Great Dane at a younger age than a Chihuahua

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How To Make Homemade Pumpkin Dog Treats

Pumpkins Can Offer Your Dog Several Health Benefits.

 

Paul Andrews

 

As much as dogs love the taste of pumpkin when appropriately prepared, homemade pumpkin dog treats also offer several benefits. Yes, you do have the option of getting these from the market, but most commercial dog foods lack proper nutrients like Vitamin B, fiber, and antioxidants. 

 

Even if some claim that these nutrients are present, their quantities might not be enough for your dog. Providing your dog with additional supplements that offer the right amount of nutrients and fibers is necessary. 

 

So, is pumpkin a good treat for dogs? If you haven’t heard about pumpkin’s benefits for your dog from your vet already, here are a few:

 

  • Pumpkins are high in vitamin A, which promotes eye health and prevents night blindness and other forms of eye degeneration.
  • Pumpkin contains vitamin C, which, when combined with vitamin A, E, and other
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Easy Tips for Eco-Friendly Dog Training

This just in: Dogs don’t come hardwired for human living!

Okay, okay. It’s not “just in.” We should know this, but it seems to surprise a lot of well-meaning folks.

Dogs simply don’t come to us knowing that we don’t want them to eat from the trash can (but it smells so good!) or dash out the front door to sprint down the down the road (but there’s so much to explore! quickly!) or not to stick their noses in Aunt Betty’s crotch (but I can learn everything I need to know about her!).

That’s where dog training comes in.

Dogs evolved over tens of thousands of years to work with us, but it’s up to us to teach them the ropes of our unique human world.

Now THIS just in: A well-mannered dog doesn’t have to impact the planet. Training tools and techniques

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