With the decision to add a new dog into the family, the initial excitement affects everyone from the children to the adults. Choosing a new puppy, who can be forgiven just about anything, to an older rescue coming into their new forever home, its a time for enjoyment for everyone.However, left untrained, any dog can quickly become a problem and that can affect the pleasure of having your newest family member.Problematic Issues Of Not Training...more
Keeping your pond in good condition should be your number one priority. Once your pond starts developing problems, you will find that it will take more time and money then if you were attempting to prevent these problems from happening in the first place.Water QualityYou filtration system is extremely important. There are 2 types of filtration, mechanical and biological. Mechanical filtration relieves the pond of solids such as dead algae,...more
Aquariums are and have been a sign of luxury for quite some time. In olden times people just kept them for their being good to eyes. The aquarium tanks were very basic back then. But, even then, it wasn't for everyone to keep and maintain an aquarium fish tank. However, these days it is as simple as anything. You can maintain it easily even if you don't have any prior experience. The only thing you need to do is to have a little research work done on your part and here you go with it!There are several uses of keeping an aquarium tank. Here are some of the benefits because of which I prefer them the most:1. You have the pets: Fish make great and very exciting pets. The reason being that they are beautiful, colorful and attractive. They also need very little care apart from certain things. The thing with dogs or cats is that you have to take a lot of care of them and also you have to be given a lot of attention. An aquarium fish tank is relatively cheaper to setup and maintain.2. Furniture And Decoration Having a beautiful aquarium fish tank in your home will add to your home's beauty. The place, where you place it, will be really lively and also the aquarium will add to the...more
Dogs behave aggressively for many reasons. If you are not strongly the alpha pack leader then your dog will want to try and take on that position, or as a puppy something bad happened that is now triggering aggression. If there is a problem and your dog is aggressive you need to look carefully at what it is and correct it as quickly as possible....more
Speaking of pet royalty, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are definitely what pet lovers would consider, "the cream of the crop." As their name suggests, even royalties of years past such as King Charles of England completely adored dogs of this breed because aside from the fact that they are exceptionally affectionate dogs, they are extremely...more
The King Charles Spaniels are known to be a generally a happy and healthy dog but can come with many genetic health problems. These may be MVD ( Mitral Valve Disease ) Heart Murmurs, inherited eye defects, syringomyelia and slipping patellas. MVD or Heart Murmurs can develop in King Charles Spaniels by the time they are 6 years old. In severe cases medication may need to be given and still live long and healthy lives. This heart condition is generally monitored and breeders have been diligently screening their stock or at least encouraged to do so as it is an inherited disease. Some countries arrange frequent heart clinics in order for breeders to have their stock screened Vet Caridio Specialists. These specialists are able to detect the smallest of heart murmurs in these dogs. Certificates for each dog is then issued with their complete results and notes. Certificates with favorable news are ideal and indicate the possibilities for breeding. It is sometimes encouraged to breed mature dogs clear of MVD in their breeding programs.King Charles Spaniels are also prone to inherited eye defects, the most serious being cataracts and retinal dysplasia.With cataracts they lens of the eye...more
The King Charles Spaniel is a lovable breed of small dog classified as a toy dog. They are calm, even-tempered dogs, making them ideal pets for children. They are affectionate, friendly and generally get along well with other animals. Often an adult...more
Canine Therapy is nothing new. Humans and their dogs have been loving and nurturing each other since the first abandoned wolf puppy was adopted by our ancient foreparents. Our relationship with each other has evolved collectively as two species, and...more
I'm in the dog field. No, I'm not a trainer or a breeder. I take dog playgroups. So I guess you could say I play with dogs for a living.There are two dogs in my morning group that are absolutely obsessed with tennis balls. All Buddy and Gracie want...more
The association humans have with dogs might be the most successful relationship between man and animal in the history of time. The domestic dog dates so far back research reports some seriously different observations. The most sufficient date is...more
Many owners enjoy being physically close to their hounds while lounging around, giving positive feedback hugs, and the all important greeting when an owner arrives home. Nothing ruins this experience faster than a dog with bad breath, further more...more
Dogs are demanding dental patients, maybe this makes a contribution to the eighty percent rate of periodontal illness among canines. Dogs love close interaction its a natural side of their play, but you start poking in their mouth and their instinct...more