The No1 New York Times bestselling author Cesar Milan is due to launch
a new book called Cesar's Rules - due for release on October 5, 2010. He claims that this is the only Dog Obedience Training book anyone should need.

The good thing about this book is that you get a variety of methods for each dog training technique that are also contributed by other dog training experts. This way, you get to find out what works for you and your dog.

In addition, he'll address the following:

* The most popular training techniques, including positive reinforcement and using a clicker
* Ways to teach basic obedience commands sucha as sit, stay, and come
* The importance of balance, and why a well-trained dog does not necessarily mean a balanced one
* How to use your dog’s own natural inclinations to create better behavior
* The methods and theories from a variety of renowned trainers.
* Encouraging and honoring your dog’s instincts
* And much more . . .

You can see a book trailer video here:

If you would like to preorder this new book, you can do so for $25.99 from RandomHouse.

As you are probably aware, Veterinarian fees can be extremely expensive. Sure, its great to be able to buy your dog plenty of gifts, treats, and toys, but next time you are thinking about parting with cash for a gift, consider the implications to your dog, if you don't already have health insurance. After all, preserving their life is the greatest gift you can give them.

Dog health insurance can cover things like Veterinarian checkups, Prescriptions, Diagnostic tests, X-rays, lab fees, and much more. Some plans can even cover reimbursements for preventive care, including physical examinations, flea treatment and medication, vaccinations, spay and neuter, dental cleaning and blood screening.

With the array of Dog Health plans available online, it can be a daunting task to decide which company to go with. To get an idea of the cost and for an instant quote online, you can take a look at: http://www.petsbest.com/. Pets Best are a reputable online supplier of Pet Insurance that has many satisfied customers. Their pet insurances plans start from as little as $19 and guarantee to reimburse you 80% of your Vet bill for treatment related to illness, accident of injury.

Do you feel guilty about feeding your dog the same food over and over again? Do you worry about all the harmful crap that is found in dog food these days? Then the following video I found is just for you. Over at PetsTouch, they teach people, just like you to make their own dog food for their beloved pets and its not as hard as you think
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Take a look for yourself.

Here are some pointers for you to follow:

• Avoid using canned ingredients to avoid preservatives and other toxins.
• Use fresh ingredients and blend it according to your dog’s needs and taste. The nutritional content of the food is useless if your dog wouldn’t eat it
• Cooked dog food is healthy except for the cooked bones. They are brittle and can be very dangerous if your dog happens to swallow them.

On a positive note, preparing food for your pet means that you have complete control on what you feed your dog since you know the nutritional content of the food you made. Food safety would never be an issue for you since you personally prepared the dog food. Fresh ingredients are free from toxins compared to canned foods and at the same time, your dogs have an alternative to the same stuff over and over again.

Never forget to ask your veterinarian what is best for your dog since some foods may cause your pet to have allergies.

If you dog continually pulls on the lead when you take him for a walk, then watch this short video from the "Amazing Dog Training Man" - Yes, thats his website He also offers a free report on his site that shows 101 ways to improve your dogs behavour. Anyway, check out this video as its got some good tips to make walking with your dog a lot less stressful.