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Before rushing out to buy or adopt a puppy it is recommended that you seriously consider the impact this will have on your life. Examine the reasons of your decision. Why do you want a dog? Are there young children in your family? Do you live in a house with a yard or an apartment? How much time do you have to devote to your new puppy? There are many questions to ask yourself before jumping into this decision. Puppies need to be fed, walked, played with and loved. They need a great deal of constant attention. If you don't have the time, please wait until you can devote much of your day to him. As he ages, he will not need as much attention, but like a newborn, your pup needs you. Anyone who thinks they want a dog should step back for awhile and truly understand the impact he will have on their lives.

Not everyone should have a dog! Some people, for whatever reasons, simply do not have the time or the ability to care for a dog. Caring for a dog is a lot of hard work. A dog cannot take care of himself. From the minute he enters your family, you will be responsible for feeding, watering, exercising, training, playing, and sheltering him. A dog is a very social animal.

There are many different breeds of dogs and it is extremely important to choose the correct breed for you and your family. If you choose incorrectly, the dog will be in the SPCA before you know it. After all, there are over 130 breeds officially registered with the AKC. There are sporting dogs, working dogs, hounds, terriers, toy dogs, and nonsporting dogs.

So how do you decide which breed of dog is right for you? Some veterinarians feel that mixed breeds make better family pets because they have calmer temperaments and are less expensive. Others feel that purebreds are much more predictable as far as future temperament and size. A purebred pup allows you predict what he will be like as an adult.

Choose a puppy that reflects your personality. Are you active? Do you like staying at home? Do you like the outdoors? Are you hyper? Are you laid back? Do you work all day? You must choose a breed that will compliment your personality. Also consider your lifestyle. Are you flexible enough to work around your pup's needs? An example: Our family goes on vacation each year to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We have two Labrador Retrievers that we leave behind for the week. Our two dogs must be kennelled or stay with friends. This can be very expensive and stressful.

In conclusion: Please take time to consider your decision. Choose your breed carefully. Above all else - enjoy the new member of your family.

Mary Reid lives in South Carolina. She has done research on all types of dog related supplies and natural dog food diets. At the time of this writing she owns two beautiful Labrador Retrievers, one black and one chocolate. You can find more articles at her webpage http://www.all-natural-pet-and-more.com. She also has a great site on Organic Food, Skincare and Supplements found at http://www.yourorganicchoices.com.

Before the world cup soccer started Wayne Rooney had injured his leg and had to race against time to be fit to play crucial world cup games for his country. Sports injury is something that has become part and parcel of a sportsmans life. With the amount of sports that is being played and due to its increasing competitiveness, athletes have also slowly started accepting the fact that sports injury is something that is inevitable. Sports injury rehabilitation must be undertaken by a sportsperson in the proper way to be free from any kind of injury. Rehabilitation is also a must not only to help a person to be able to play, but also to do his daily work properly.

A person can injure different body parts due to playing sports regularly. Almost all major sportsperson in the world these days have their own personal trainer and physiotherapist to help them deal with sports injury and sports injury rehabilitation. Rehabilitation is the process of restoring a person to his original agility in using various body parts to participate in sports and also to conduct his day to day activities on a regular basis. Accidents and injuries of any kind freaky or otherwise must be attended to in time or the condition can get out of hand.

To heal any kind of physical injury you need undertake rehabilitation. Physical training and exercise are a vital part of any kind of sports injury rehabilitation. The treatment process of any injury requires consists of many factors. Medicine, surgery and other treatment process can be undertaken for treating any physical injury. Always make sure that the physical injury therapist from whom you are seeking treatment for any injury is professionally qualified.

Different injury needs different types of treatment procedure. No two physical injuries can be healed in the same way. Suppose you are suffering from a physical injury in the elbow, the therapist will examine your elbow and then determine treatment methods accordingly. Sports injury rehabilitation exercises for elbow injury will contain lots of exercises that will concentrate purely on helping you move and work your elbow properly.

Sports injury can happen to any athlete at any time. If you are an athlete who is constantly involved in playing you must make sure that you always have a first aid kit containing everything at your disposal. Administering proper first aid to any injury victim can go a long way in helping out that person to be free of a complicated health condition in future. Nonetheless make sure that you do not move or touch the injured person improperly if you are not sure how to handle an injury. Call the doctor immediately as he is the best person to help you out of such a situation.

The sports injury rehabilitation phase is very crucial for the successful treatment of any physical injury. In fact this is the most crucial phase of the entire treatment procedure. The improper rehabilitation procedure can lead to a condition where the injured person can end up encountering additional health problems. Properly follow the entire exercise and diet plan mapped out by your physio. The diet and exercise regime is made by your therapist keeping in mind your body type and the kind of injury you are suffering form. So it becomes all the more important to religiously follow whatever the therapist prescribes for you.

Neal Mesnick is a physical therapist who helps injured people in rehabilitation.He works for Advancedsportsrehab and believes that all physical injures must be treated properly and in time. For consulting Neal Mesnick on Sports Injury Rehabilitation, physical therapy rehabilitation, Back pain revolution visit http://www.advancedsportsrehab.com.

"Hey, Dad, I've just adopted a Pit Bull and I'm bringing him home." Jim's heart sank. Aren't they the most dangerous dog in the world? After all, Pit Bulls are killers, right?

Actually, Pit Bulls are not natural-born killers. They are one of the powerful dog breeds, along with German Shepherds, Rottweilers, and a few others. Powerful breeds need an owner who has a lot of energy. If the owner or handler has low energy, the dog knows it and tries to assume the role of pack leader, the dominant role.

With some dog breeds, such as Yorkshire Terriers, it will not matter so much if the owner lets the dog take over as leader. The dog will not be as happy and content, but no one's life will be in jeopardy.

Powerful dog breeds, however, require a strong, high-energy handler. If the dog becomes the leader, he could become a threat to other dogs and even to people.

If you are more of a submissive type, don't despair. You can learn to be dominant. To start, hold your head up and walk like you own the world. Project a feeling of energy, believing you are in control.

Consistently maintain that stance of having confidence, energy, and leadership. You don't want to appear weak, even for a minute, and with Pit Bulls and other powerful breeds, it is even more important that you maintain that leadership position.

Some Pit Bulls, as with all dogs, are born submissive. These will be easier for you to dominate. Others, though, are born dominant, and these dogs will require more effort on your part. You will have to take the dominant role as soon as the dog comes to live with you, and be ready to defend that role at all times.

How do you assume that dominant role? It's not a matter of yelling, beating, or threatening your Pit Bull. In fact, those actions will make you look weak and turn your dog into a neurotic mess. Those are the Pit Bulls who attack people and other dogs.

Being dominant is a matter of internal strength, of confidence, and what Cesar Millan calls "calm-assertive". He believes there is a shortage of people with that character quality.

Calm-assertive means relaxed but in control. It takes energy, but it's much better than the alternative letting the dog become the one in control. If you don't have the energy to maintain dominance over a powerful breed like a Pit Bull, you need to consider getting a different breed that doesn't require as much energy.

When a Pit Bull is with an owner who has learned how to lead, he will feel at ease and be happy to follow. Dogs need to be in the submissive role to be happy. That does not mean he needs to be beaten and broken. It means he needs an owner who can assume the position of leader with a calm-assertive, self-confident energy.

Pit Bulls want and need a strong leader. They will not be happy with an owner who does not assume the role of leader. They also need a lot of attention, and someone with the time to thoroughly exercise them every day. A dog worn out from a good run is a happy and content dog.

It's sad when Pit Bull attacks happen. The attacks could have been easily prevented if Pit Bulls and other powerful breeds were handled by people who knew how to take over as leader and exhibit a calm-assertive energy. There is no need to ban certain dog breeds. There is only a need to train people to be leaders.

Carol Stack enjoys writing about dogs. She lives with her husband, children, four dogs, and seven cats in the United States. Carol and her daughter Christy have created a web site for dog lovers that offers tips on how to select, care for, and train a dog. Please visit the site at http://www.christysdogportal.com.