Chewing is common among dogs. They do not chew to purposely destroy your belongings because they are angry or spiteful. A dog's mouth is actually not just for eating or destroying things only. To creatures who don't have hands just like humans do, the mouth is the best tool to pick up and check on things and transport things from one place to another. They also use their mouth to communicate which is very important especially in jack russell...more
Author: Robert D. JonesA dog crate is one of the most sought after training tools for canines. By natural instinct, dogs are den animals. It is bred in their genetics to want to go to their dens as a place of safety. It is also bred in their gene pool to keep their dens tidy which is the reason crates are such wonderful housebreaking devices. When humans bring dogs in to our homes, we tend to forget that dogs are not like us at all. They are a...more
Author: Rick LewisThe U.S. Department of Defense is moving to resolve its issues with the TRICARE management contracts awarded this Spring. TRICARE is a managed health program used by the U.S. military, their dependents and retirees. The Department awarded various regional contracts early this year to various health insurance companies to administer this program. Two of the incumbents protested the awards and these have been sustained. Now the Government has decided to move out on correcting the problems that led to the protest.TRICARE due to the changing demographics of the U.S. military is a growing cost to the Defense budget. The U.S. military is adding more soldiers, many of them are married with dependents and there are more retirees and wounded entering the population due to the fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq. All of these place a load on TRICARE requiring more spending.The regional contracts are quite large. Over $2 billion a year for the South and West regions where the awards to the new companies were protested. Humana (HUM) was the incumbent and lost the five year contract to UnitedHealth Group (UHG). Their protest of the award was upheld by the Government...more
Author: petsfaqAnimal shelter examine?okay im moving in 2 months into a house, if we go to a shelter and pick out a animal a money for it, will they keep it for you until your moved in? we're not allowed to hold pets where we live now, so we wouldnt... Animal Testing Poll...please serious answers with the sole purpose?i am doing this as a...more
Author: Martin ElmerSo what is the ideal dog agility jumps to begin with? Even though you can never have too many single jumps, we recommend you to start with four jumps. This is the absolute minimum number of jumps for the ideal training.With four jumps you can learn your dog a lot of different skills, exercises and drills. With this number of...more
Author: Scott ThomasAccording to certain reputed researchers, a large share of the population can be classified into two. They are the dog people and the cat people. If you love dogs, you are included in the former category. On the contrary, if you love cats and prefer them to dogs, then you are included in the latter category. In this article, I will stress certain factors that must be considered if you are interested in purchasing American bulldogs that are listed for sale on the internet.I pen down this specific article, with the sole intention of advising the novice users against certain fraudulent practices that are quite prevalent in the niche. Since the transaction is conducted online, you will never have any ideas about the bulldog. The seller will list certain pictures of the same dog. Countless people are cheated online everyday – they pay the seller and wait patiently for the dog to arrive. Little do they realize that they were being cheated the entire time! If you do not wish to suffer the same plight, please read on and understand the complexities that are in store for you.Finding the best website that specializes only in the sale of American bulldogs must be your...more
Author: Peter Van ZelstFor most of you your cat will feel like part of the family. The thought of losing it will fill you with despair. Cats, though they will be domesticated to varying degrees, are still animals. They must be allowed to express...more
Author: taamivNowadays, pet owners have become more particular about the health of their respective pets. Many pet owners are actually willing to spend much in providing the needs of their pets, and we know that the needs of pets do not end in...more
Author: Marti WesciffRed, itchy or inflamed eyes can be uncomfortable for your pets.Veterinarians say if your pet exhibits the following symptoms you need to take them to the vet:** The eye is obviously painful and your pet is shaking her head or...more
Author: John davidIf you decide to bring home a little puppy, then it will be necessary for you to learn a few things when selecting which puppy to buy. Most people are tempted to buy the first cute looking puppy they came across when visiting a...more
Author: Zack LimThere are more people who are aware of the income potential that they can get from the internet and this encourages more people to set up their own affiliate marketing business online. Besides being one of the easiest models to start...more
Author: thachiDog is not just a pet but it can become a hero. A Canadian family's golden retriever saved its 11-year-old owner's life on Saturday when the boy was charged by a cougar in British Columbia. Austin Forman was in his family's garden in...more