Warm blooded pets such as cats, dogs, and birds (to name a few) make lovely additions to any family. What are not so lovely are the smells and odors that sometimes accompany these pets. Sometimes the smells are unique to your pet, and sometimes they are odors that come from inappropriate elimination or urine odor. Here are 3 ways to clear the air in your home for good, so that the only way you know you have a pet is when you see it!1. Keep your...more
Training a hunting dog can be a simple task in some cases but a long and complicated process in different cases. Most owners train their dogs because they want to take their dog out hunting. When you have a good hunting dog by your side, it makes the whole hunting process simpler. Your hunting dog will be able to track the scent of blood and lead you straight to the fallen game.The type of game a dog will track and the climate in which she will...more
When your dog wants to go out to relieve herself, she will try to communicate it to you with her body language that you don't recognize. If you train your dog to ring a bell, you can help her to communicate to you her need to go outside to relieve herself.Before you begin training your dog to ring a bell, go to your local craft store and buy some bells. String the bells in one cord. The bells can be purchased at any local store at a cheap price. You can also purchase the bells online on Ebay. It costs about $20 to $30. After you have string the bells to one cord, hang it on the door that your dog used to go outside to relieve herself. Make sure the cord is attached securely on the door at your dog's eye level.The next morning, when you let your dog out to relieve herself, ring the bell before opening the door for her. You can initiate the bell ringing by telling your dog, "I have to go out." Your dog will understand you.Next time, the dog will learn to associate the bell ringing as a way of communication to tell you her need to go outside to relieve herself. When your dog sniffs at the bell, praise her and give her a treat.Another method is by teaching your dog to target. Extend...more
One of the most frustrating things about getting a new puppy is their drive to chew. But, you must remember that it is, in fact, a drive. Dogs do not chew things out of spite or malice, they do so out of boredom, loneliness, frustration, teething pains and a compulsion to have fun. Your job as their owner is to give them positive outlets they will...more
Isn't it a huge pain when you've just planted a gorgeous garden and your furry friend of the house comes along to dig it all up? Or building a new fence to find that Spot already knows how to get around (or more literally, under) it?Dogs are instinctually driven to dig, but that doesn't mean you can't train them to respect your yard.First of all...more
Any home can be further enhanced with the right flooring or carpets and rugs. There is such a wide range to choose from that you will need professional help in making your decision.For flooring, you can choose among hardwood, tile, vinyl and laminate. Hardwood flooring can be solid or engineered. Solid hardwood flooring can come in strips or planks, with each strip or plank being a solid length of wood. The finish can be customized after sanding. Engineered hardwood flooring is made of several layers of wood laminated together. These are usually made of three to five layers. The grains of the layers run in different directions. Structurally, engineered hardwood flooring is more stable than solid hardwood flooring. It can also withstand moisture in areas like basements.Hardwood flooring should be installed and sealed properly so as not to absorb spills and develop stains. When properly sealed, hardwood flooring is easy to maintain by regular vacuuming and weekly mopping.Tile flooring can be made of natural stone, glass, ceramic mosaic or metal. Natural stone tiles can be made of granite, slate, marble or limestone. Granite is resistant to moisture and bacteria because...more
Registered Service Dogs is a company that has been in business for the last three years. They are located on the Internet at www.registeredservicedogs.com. Many people believe that a service dog can only be for the blind or the deaf....more
How often do you enjoy a good barbecue? Are you sad when the summer is over or the bad weather comes in and you can't barbecue outside anymore? Or are you one that is tired of the same old hotdogs and hamburgers being barbecued and are ready for...more
Puppy separation anxiety is a problem that is common with dogs that are left alone for some seconds, hours, days or months. Truly, the crisis emanates from us dog owners. As a result, we just need to edify our dogs the tactic to overcome the...more
In this times of past growing technological advancement and medical breakthroughs there are so many changes in the field of veterinary services. Changes have been focus on veterinarian services on our pets. For the past long years, pets...more
Are you having a hard time thinking of how to keep your pets away from restricted areas? Good thing, there is already a wireless and underground pet fence you can install in your own safe zone. It is the latest technology in the pet fence system...more
Thinking about where to get an underground or wireless fence? Well, this is the newest innovation in pet fence system and it is being used by more and more people. It is like having an invisible fence without the wires or wooden sticks. If you happen...more