Author: Neelima ReddyThinking of welcoming a feathered pet into the house and worried about choosing a perfect pet bird? Then this is for you. Pet birds come in large varieties and variations; choosing from these large varieties is hard and selection of a pet bird according to your interest is even harder.Many people oppose the thought of capturing the free birds in a cage and make them as pet birds. Be sure that you are not capturing the freedom...more
Author: Kelly MarshallPets are a wonderful addition to any home. They add a sense of fun, love, and play into your life. However, pets are not just flowers and sunshine. The truth is that often your pets may be bringing diseases into your home.Now the truth is that it is not common for humans to catch a disease from a pet, but it is not an impossibility. It does happen, and if you have someone in your home whose immune system is a bit shaky they...more
Crate training, or kennel training as it is sometimes called, is a very important tool for you and your dog. A crate can be a small wire pen or one of the great plastic travel cases that come in all sizes these days. If your dog has been properly crate trained, he will feel safe and comfortable when he is in the crate. It will be a relief for him and for you to have a place he can go to sleep or just have a place to go to when he wants to be alone in his own little space.When your dog is crate trained it is a lot easier to travel with him. Traveling with your dog in his crate will be a lot less stressful for you and for him. It will take away a portion of the uncertainty your dog feels that comes with being away from home.Adopted dogs may have a more difficult time accepting this type of training, but it is seldom difficult to teach a puppy. As for puppies, crates are a great way to contain him until his regular training is complete. Puppies can get into a lot of trouble when you don't have the time to keep a constant eye on them. They can pick up bad habits that they won't have a chance to do if they are in a crate.A dog that has been crate trained from a puppy will...more
Author: Inger FountainPuppets are one of those wonderful inventions that have been around for aeons but continue to delight and engage kids centuries later. Who would think that putting a couple of buttons on a funny sock, sticking it on your hands and making funny noises could be so fun. But kids love puppets. They love watching puppets and they...more
Author: mariaIf you want to know how to get over your ex that there is no simplified solution for this|you gotta know that it's not easy|you better be ready to face the reality|you need to understand that it can be fainful|the process can be long}. No one can right away resolve your questions because regardless how prepared you are to go on you...more
The African Grey Parrot is the most beautiful of the parrot species. Originally from central Africa they are well known for their high talkative cognitive ability and their extensive intelligence. These magnificent parrots are able to develop such a wide and extensive vocabulary that they seem so human to their owners because of their great communication skills.Trying to be supportive, and a smidge curious, I leaned over the cage and said hello to this bird. He stared at me. My husband fed him and gave him water, and we left him alone to settle in to our home. I awoke the next morning to a flutter of wings and my husband's heavy footsteps in the hallway.Owning such a parrot requires a long-term commitment since these birds can reach 60 years of age. Due to their great intelligence, African parrots will need an owner who has some experience and therefore will be better able to grasp their wants.There are two main sub-species of the African Grey Parrot breed. Both sub-species make excellent pets, are considered a medium sized parrot (ranging 10-14 inches long), and live 60-80 years. When choosing a sub-species of the parrot, it really just comes down to personal preference. The...more
Today life style for every person around the globe has become stressful and tension. To avoid these stresses and tensions lot of people are trying to relax with their pets. However, doctors are saying that if you play with pets for an hour per day,...more
Author: John M. LundAnthropomorphic Animals and Cats Wrestling It was very early on in my Animal Antics series of anthropomorphized animal pictures for greeting card when I was given the task of shooting Big Time Wrestling…with cats. At that point...more
Author: Dermot HoganA lot of people know boxer dogs to be one of the most versatile breeds around, having the capability of adapting to any role, such as that of a guard dog, a police dog, a seeing-eye dog for the blind, a family pet or a working...more
Who isn't impressed by a dog that can do tricks? It's a fact that we are all a little envious when one of our friends starts showing off with his dog, getting the dog to shake hands, speak on command, or just nicely sit instead of jumping up on...more
With the success of Marley & Me at the box office, yellow Labrador Retrievers are once more in great demand with the public. Before yellow Labs the media darling was the Chihuahua. Dalmatians have starred in several popular movies. And Hollywood...more
Most pet owners know the feeling of wearing themselves down all day at work to come home to a turned over trash can, a destroyed comforter or a peed on carpet. It is frustrating and it's frustrating not just for us, but for our animals too. If your...more