shock collars for dog training The Advantages and Disadvantages of employing a Shock Collar to train Your PupYour four legged friend has been driving you crazy with his bad attitude; he barks at everything, including a doorbell on your favorite Tv program, runs after the mailman, harasses the neighbors’ cats and won't allow a visitor to cross the doorstep. You’ve tried everything from training classes to bribery with no lasting effect....more
Siamese Cat Facts, With A Little Cat Fiction You Maybe Didn't Know When researching Siamese Cat Facts I was amazed to learn a few things about our furry friends that I always thought were true. I wrote the article with the intention of sharing my love of the breed by giving owners a few facts about Siamese cats. What I found out truly surprised me.I have listed a few facts below about Siamese cats to inform owners, or prospective...more
Finding the Best Dog Treats Certainly, visiting the pet shop to purchase a new package of scrumptious puppy treats is really a quick, easy answer in order to treat ones obedient puppy. If your puppy is much like my own, excessively enthusiastic and much more fussy than the usual child with veggies, how could you make sure your puppy will in fact enjoy the actual doggie snacks you provide? Why don't you create puppy treats of your own, along with wholesome ingredients you are already purchasing for you and your family?Being a puppy owner, I will acknowledge that as great as my personal Beagle can be, she hardly ever ceases to provide me dirty looks from the nook whilst I am dining. Subsequently it struck me; whilst I consume the range of well balanced meals necessary to my personal healthy diet, I am continually tossing her exactly the same old Milkbone she receives daily. However purchasing nutritious puppy treats or snacks which help thoroughly clean a dog's teeth are not often within my spending budget.Is not the fact that a few of the wholesome food items we actually eat really are a wholesome treat for puppies too? Fresh ingredients certainly help to make a nutritionary...more
How To Train A Dog With Separation Anxiety Are you having trouble getting your dog to survive alone in the house while you're at work or going on an outing? Because you know the situation when you get back is going to get really messy. Your house will probably end up in a haphazard fashion, your flower pots and plants in the garden all...more
A dog who barks constantly is a real annoyance. Both my dogs Abbey the Brittany and Mollie the border/aussie mix drive home that point to me on a daily basis. As a result, Ive done some investigating on what experienced trainers recommend most.After doing plenty or research on various dog forums, blogs and websites, here are the six most...more
Is Getting One Dog or Two Dogs At a Time Better? Is it better for you to get a new puppy for your new puppy to play with? It's done with the best of intentions: 1) It's time to add a puppy to your family and you want the best for your new furry friend. You have gotten the bed, bowls, and toys...everything for your new friend. You go to pick up your puppy and find that there is one puppy left in the litter that no one has taken home. You watch your puppy playing with his littermate. They are rolling and tussling back and forth, wearing each other out, and a light bulb clicks on in your head. "Our family is busy and there will be times when our puppy is left by himself. I don't want him to get lonely. I want him to grow into a happy dog". You want to take home both dogs!" with a big smile on your face...after all isn't having two puppies twice the fun? ...2) You've had Fido for a week or so. Life has caught up to you and you've been really busy! When you get home from your long day at work, your buddy is so happy to see you and wants to play, play, play! You're tired and think, " I could get another puppy and they could play together all day so they'll tire each other out and...more
Should I clip a birds wings, well this is a question that many ask, including us. When we bought our pet bird, Charlie, our Quaker Parrot, nearly a year ago now, he had already had 1 wing clipped. The bird breeder suggested that one wing is all...more
Grass and Other Summer Allergies in Dogs If you're a loving pet parent, you know there are few things more disturbing than to watch your dog constantly scratch, or bite and chew on himself. And you also are probably aware that summertime is...more
Description: The Italian Greyhound is a very small sighthound. This is a lightly built, graceful little dog that will be 12 to 15 inches at the shoulder and weigh between 7 and 14 pounds. The long, narrow head, long neck, deep chest, and long legs...more
Chewing is a normal part of being dog. Both my dogs Abbey and Molliehave done their fair share of chewing acceptable and non-acceptablehousehold items. Blankets dominate their chewing fixation. But think about it:the most important part of prevention...more
Living with a Dog with Dog Cancer Here's a shocking statistic for you: almost half of all dogs over the age of ten will die due to a health problem that is cancer-related. Dog cancer is becoming a bigger and bigger problem by the year...more
Learning about the Causes behind Hip Dysplasia in Dogs You think that we human beings are the only ones with hip problems? Think again. Hip dysplasia in dogs is an increasingly problematic issue and is one of the most common of the dog...more