Toy Breed Dogs
Pet of the Week : Mackey
This week's Pet of the Week is Mackey, a Boxford Pekingese. Mackey’s favorite activities include rides in the car, long walks on Bald Hill, playing fetch with a favorite toy, running in the snow, lounging about with Bob and Mac (his  feline friends) and attending birthday parties where he enjoys singing along to 'Happy Birthday.' See video of Mackey singing 'Happy Birthday!'

NEW Simply Dog 7 Piece Dog Fashion Set for Small Medium Breed 2 Outfits Toys US $19.99

NWT 3 Pack Small Tennis Balls Dog Toys Great For Toy Breed US $2.49

Invincibles Mini Stuffing Free Dog Toy Indestructible Squeaker Small Breed Toy US $7.99

Planet Dog Cosmo Dog Ball Giant Breed Dog Toy Clearance Items US $18.99

Tuffy MEGA Square Durable Tuffies Large Breed Dog Toy Tough Toys For Big Dogs US $19.99

RED toy breed SMALL dog Puppy 10 NEW jeweled RHINESTONE collar 1 4 wide US $8.99

Multipet Soft Latex Ruff Texture Loofa Dog Small Large Breed Dog Puppy Toy US $9.95

Kyjen Mini Invincibles keeps squeaking punctured Small Breed Plush Dog Puppy Toy US $8.95

Black Toy Dog Breed Show Lead Adjustable Conformation US $4.25

Lupine Nylon ID Collar Toy Breed to Large Dog Puppy US $8.99

Grade A 1Organic Elk Antler Dog Chew Large Breed Bully Stick Handle Toy Deer US $21.95

Tuffys Ultimate Gear Ring Tuffy Dog Toy Soft Durable Tuffies All Breed Frisbee US $15.99

Tuffys MEGA Ring Tuffies Large Breed Dog Toy Tough Fun US $27.99

Small Dog cat Toy Breed Collar leather Spiked Pet Black US $19.99

Petstages Kong Occupi Chewing Dog Toy Durable for Small Breed Puppy Treat Holder US $7.75

Petstages Kong Occupi Chewing Dog Toy Durable for Small Breed Treat Holder US $7.75

Large Breed Comfort Dog Toys Soft Flat and Floppy Fun US $21.95

NEW PREMIUM SOLID WOOD SMALL TOY BREED PET PUPPY DOG HOUSE KENNEL DOGHOUSE US $179.00

Lot of 4 Russian Toy Dog Breed Pins US $6.95

Lot of 4 Toy Fox Terrier Dog Breed Pins US $6.95

Leather Durable Belt Buckle Dog Collar leash Choose Size SM LG Puppy toy Breed US $25.99

Fluff Claudette Barjoud Pink knit cupcake dog sweater L 15 Toy Breed Apparel US $29.99

Lot of 4 English Toy Spaniel Dog Breed Pins US $6.95

Kwigy Bo Red Super Star Tea Cup Wool Angora Dog Sweater XXS Toy Breed Apparel US $19.99

3 Dog Collars for Toy Breed Dogs 8 12 Neck NEW US $4.95

Natural Organic Elk Antler Dog Chew Toy Breed Small Bully Stick X Small Deer US $4.95

Big large breed soft grunting DOG TOY 12 Plush Monkey Grumble Grunter plush pet US $7.99

Big large breed soft grunting DOG TOY 12 Plush Cow Grumble Grunter plush pet US $7.99

PINK SIMPLY DOG DOG COLLAR TOY BREED 6 9 INCH NECK US $8.99

Champion Breed Safari Dog Toy New with tags Lion US $5.00

Toy Breed Dogs

Toy Dog Breeds
Pet Briefs
For the third year in a row, DockDogs will be making a splash at the Southeastern Wildlife Expo next weekend. During this three-day event, DockDogs will be doing a long jump and a high jump.

NEW Simply Dog 7 Piece Dog Fashion Set for Small Medium Breed 2 Outfits Toys US $19.99

NWT 3 Pack Small Tennis Balls Dog Toys Great For Toy Breed US $2.49

4 Pk of XXS Dog Toy Breeds Harness 6 9 Chest Girth 2 Black 1 Red 1 Blue US $5.00

Planet Dog Cosmo Dog Ball Giant Breed Dog Toy Clearance Items US $18.99

Invincibles Mini Stuffing Free Dog Toy Indestructible Squeaker Small Breed Toy US $7.99

Tuffy MEGA Square Durable Tuffies Large Breed Dog Toy Tough Toys For Big Dogs US $19.99

POODLE DOG MAGNET Fridge We do ALL DOG BREEDS INCL TOY US $3.75

RED toy breed SMALL dog Puppy 10 NEW jeweled RHINESTONE collar 1 4 wide US $8.99

Multipet Soft Latex Ruff Texture Loofa Dog Small Large Breed Dog Puppy Toy US $9.95

Kyjen Mini Invincibles keeps squeaking punctured Small Breed Plush Dog Puppy Toy US $8.95

Lupine Nylon ID Collar Toy Breed to Large Dog Puppy US $8.99

Black Toy Dog Breed Show Lead Adjustable Conformation US $4.25

Grade A 1Organic Elk Antler Dog Chew Large Breed Bully Stick Handle Toy Deer US $21.95

Tuffys Ultimate Gear Ring Tuffy Dog Toy Soft Durable Tuffies All Breed Frisbee US $15.99

Tuffys MEGA Ring Tuffies Large Breed Dog Toy Tough Fun US $27.99

Petstages Kong Occupi Chewing Dog Toy Durable for Small Breed Puppy Treat Holder US $7.75

Petstages Kong Occupi Chewing Dog Toy Durable for Small Breed Treat Holder US $7.75

Vo Toys Teflon Coated SHEDDING COMB DOUBLE COATED DOG BREEDS Long Short Teeth US $5.59

Small Dog cat Toy Breed Collar leather Spiked Pet Black US $19.99

PINK Polka Dot Dog Collar NEW Size x small Toy Breeds 5206 Adjustable Modern Pet US $16.50

XS Adjustable Pink Nylon Harness Toy size Breeds Puppies Small Dogs USA made US $10.99

PET DOG LARGE RUBBER DENTAL CHEW TOY ALL DOG BREEDS US $8.56

NEW PREMIUM SOLID WOOD SMALL TOY BREED PET PUPPY DOG HOUSE KENNEL DOGHOUSE US $179.00

Lot of 4 Russian Toy Dog Breed Pins US $6.95

TOY POODLE DOG MAGNET Fridge We do ALL DOG BREEDS US $3.75

Lot of 4 Toy Fox Terrier Dog Breed Pins US $6.95

Petstages Mini ORKA Bone Dog Toy for Small Breeds US $4.47

Leather Durable Belt Buckle Dog Collar leash Choose Size SM LG Puppy toy Breed US $25.99

Large Breed Comfort Dog Toys Soft Flat and Floppy Fun US $21.95

Fluff Claudette Barjoud Pink knit cupcake dog sweater L 15 Toy Breed Apparel US $29.99

All dogs bark at one time or another. I've had a dozen or so dogs during my lifetime and I have heard all of them bark at various times. But for the last fifteen years I've owned small, toy breeds such as Maltese, Yorkshire Terriers, Chihuahuas, and Dachshunds and the barking is unbelievable! I decided to investigate why this occurs.

Dogs bark when they have something to tell us or when something is different in their surroundings and they need to evaluate the situation. Just like infants and toddlers, making noise gets attention from the creatures around you who are able to help. I currently have a male Maltese and a female Yorkshire Terrier at my house. I have taken a survey over the past two weeks and found that they are most likely to bark when:

• they run out of drinking water and need for me to refill it
• they are missing a favorite toy and want me to locate it
• they hear an unusual sound and want me to know about it
• they hear a vehicle that they are not familiar with, or that makes a loud annoying sound, such as the garbage truck or a furniture delivery truck
• they hear an unfamiliar voice
• someone they do not know comes too close to them
• someone they do know tries to leave them

All of these examples are instances where they are uncomfortable with what is happening in their territory. They do not bark when the phone rings, the television or radio is playing, people they know come and go from the house, or when the dishwasher is on. They have become accustomed to these sounds and have no reason to be alarmed. My recommendation to teach you small, toy breed dogs to keep from barking so much is twofold. First, get them used to as many sounds as possible that are likely to be heard in your home on a regular basis, and second, do not subject your dog to sounds or events that you already know will be upsetting or unsettling to them.

Dogs truly are man's best friend. If we treat them with respect and dignity they will give us years of faithful companionship.

Connie Ragen Green has been a dog lover for half a century and currently shares her home with three dogs, a cat, and a King snake. You can find out more about training your small dog by visiting http://www.YorkshireTerriersAreTheBest.com

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