Although dogs are now domesticated, they still have natural instincts just as they did when they lived in the wild. When you know what those natural instincts are, you can use them to 'speak your dog's language' and stop behavior problems fast. A dog's natural instinct is to form a pack. Before being domesticated, dog's lived in packs. Each pack has an alpha dog – a pack leader. The alpha dog is respected by the other dogs in the...more
Dog allergies seem to be on the increase. They itch, they scratch in the middle of the night, keeping you awake. Their skin gets eruptions that may or may not weep. They sneeze. They get diarrhoea. You have to be careful about foods. Veterinary care becomes expensive. All very inconvenient for your dog. But also for you.Why should there be such an increase in dog allergies?There really is only one reason.And that is because their...more
Diarrhea in dogs is an indication that your dog is ingesting something that is doing a great deal of harm. Both diarrhea and vomiting is a purging of the body. It is a good sign. It means you need to look at the cause, not the effect.Diarrhea in dogs can be acute or chronic. An acute bout means that it occurs just the once and is resolved quickly. It may have been caused by eating something that is harmful, such as food poisoning.Dogs have what I call ‘cast iron stomachs’. That is they are omnivores and can eat anything. Anything natural, that is. They can east rotting and decaying meat with impunity. They can eat a purely vegetarian diet, no problem. They can survive on a diet of earthworms in times of scarcity.Dogs are very adaptable. To natural fluctuations and food. But not to man made problems.Chronic diarrhea is when the condition keeps recurring, or never goes away completely. It comes about because they are constantly ingesting something that is harming their health.And the most likely offender to this is the food you are feeding them. Processed, commercial dog food is highly toxic and nutrient poor. It doesn’t matter what the claims are on the packet,...more
Do you have a problem with your dogs excessive barking? Well, you can use several ways so that you can remedy this matter.Remember that your dogs barking may be his way of communicating to you that, he is thirsty or hungry or that he needs to eliminate. It is also his way of announcing that he is seeing a stranger or intruder in your property....more
Most professional dog trainers agree that training yields the best results when using positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors. Your pet will learn to respond to your commands more easily if you provide treats and praise than if you punish him for failing to do so. The challenge is providing these rewards in a way that is...more
Autistic Child Dog Most children love animals and want to hold pets. This includes children investing in autism. Pets can be a superb addition to the family, but it can create concerns and sometimes be harder on the pet as opposed to the family members. Is it advisable? Autistic Child Dog Before thinking about purchasing a pet for a family with an autistic child, it is advisable to take into consideration what kind of pet does the family want in their home. For example, is it going to be a dog, cat, bird, hamsters, what exactly is the pet going to be? In addition, the family should discuss the care of the pet, the cost, is it an indoor pet, an outdoor pet, who will have the responsibility to take care of the pet. Will it be a family joint effort, where all the family members will take turns and share the load of taking care of the pet, including the child with autism. The individual who has autism in the family, may love the pet, but may not be able to take responsibility of caring for the pet. In other words, take the pet for a walk, if it is a dog, feed the pet, clean up the debris of the pet and litter that is accumulated, allowing the animal inside the house or...more
Parrots make great pets as they are one of the most intelligent bird species known to man. These green feathered friends have been man's companion in fact and fiction from time immemorial. These highly interactive pets are prized possessions of those...more
I've been compiling a list of famous dogs for my Pet Numerology website for some time now. I know which my favorites are, but I wondered which are the most famous overall. There are so many great famous dogs that I'm doing this in five groups, and...more
If you are in the market for a purebred dog, then you will probably be looking for a breeder from which to purchase the animal. This can often be as easy as checking the classified section of your local newspaper, or just browsing...more
As a grower, you have your own special pest bird headaches. Historically, vineyards, fields and orchards used to be smaller and intermixed with other crops. Today, they're far more expansive and crops are much sweeter. This can attract...more
When it comes to finding a pet sitter dog walker on the web, most people haven't a clue a foolproof approach for getting someone they can trust with this important task. Do they have time to question relevant forums, forums on the...more
When trying to locate in home pet sitter via the web, most "parents" are in the dark about how to go about finding the perfect companion for their "best friend". Do they have time to question reviews from past customers, special...more