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Coping With The Parrot Pet Fashion (13 Sep 2006) There is a new "fashion" on the market: parrots as pets! There are more and more popular every day. This popularity is shown by the high interest for parrot's information on the internet. There is a paradox in this because this seems to be a new phenome.......
Cornish Rex - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know (29 Jun 2007) The Cornish Rex breed began as a happy accident of nature. A genetic mutation in a liter of kittens born in the 1950s in Cornwall, United Kingdom, resulted in kittens that had extremely fine and curly down for hair, not the typical thick coat like most br...
Correcting Your Puppy From Chewing (19 Sep 2006) Puppies have a physical need to chew! It all has to do with the teething process. Just like a human baby, puppies have a great need to mouth and chew. This begins around three months of age. During t...
Costs Of Owning A Dog (10 Aug 2007) Anyone who is reading this is likely considering adding a dog to their family. While bringing a pet into your home can bring joy and companionship, the decision does not come without financial responsibility. Before bringing a pet into your home, ask your...
Crash Course In Cat Behavior Training (02 Feb 2007) Cats are fascinating and adorable pets that offer a companionship that is hard to beat. But there is more to your cat then purring and curling up in your lap. At times, they can be a pain in butt to the household too. Scratched furnishings, ripped curtai...
Crate Dog Training and Why You Should Definitely Do It (16 Jun 2007) When it comes to dog crates, they can be extremely useful in training your dog. Many dog owners use them for housebreaking. And at times, when they need to leave their dog alone for a while. So what exactly is crate training and why you should do it too?...
Crate Training - The Perfect Way to Housebreak A Puppy (17 Dec 2007) A new puppy can make a fabulous Christmas gift, and will be a great source of joy for you and your family. Puppies have ways of melting our hearts and bringing us together, and raising a puppy can be a great experience that the whole family can be a part ...
Cultivating Good Behaviour In Your New Puppy (29 Apr 2006) The most crucial aspect of house training a puppy is to teach it how to remain clean in the house. Dogs are not shabby by nature - they would normally urinate and defecate away from their sleeping and feeding area. Puppies that have been raised in a shabb.......
Cure Bad Breath in My Dog (14 Sep 2006) I know that it's important to cure bad breath in my dog when it occurs because I once lost a dog to periodontal disease, which often accompanies tartar buildup and foul breath in dogs. You see, tartar buildup on a dogs teeth fosters the growth of odor pr.......
Custom pet portrait from a photo (21 May 2007) Everyone has a different view of what they are looking for when submitting a photograph to a portrait artist. The artists goal is to paint a beautiful masterpiece out of what he sees. When it comes right down to it, what is it that you ultimately desire i...
Dachshund - The Wiener Dog Breed Description (05 Jun 2006) Dachshunds originated in Germany and are known to have existed as far back as the 16th century. Dachshunds were bred to hunt badgers, wild boar and other types of small animals. In German, Dachs means badger and Hund means dog, showing the.......
Dangers to Be Aware Of When Going Hiking With Your Dog (04 May 2007) Forest Dangers: This is one of the favourite places that your dog love to explore, the deep forests and the natural woodlands is like heaven to him. There are so many things to uncover, countless of items to be discovered, and being able to indulge in its...
Dealing with a Jumping Dog, or "Jump up, jump up and get down!" (27 Sep 2006) Often it's ok for a dog to jump on its owner, but awkward and even harmful when he jumps up on others, such as other family members or friends. This can be confusing for the dog, but a well-trained d...
Dealing With Grief Over A Departed Pet (10 Jun 2006) The loss of a beloved pet can be as devastating as losing a family member. Afterall, pets can be more lovingly unconditional than people. If only the amount of love showered on our pets can be equal to the amount of years added to its life, .......
Dealing With House Training Your Dog (29 Aug 2006) House training is one of those issues that every dog owner must grapple with. In most cases house training is the first major milestone in the relationship between owner and dog, and it can sometimes...
Dealing with Your Dog's Digging (31 Oct 2006) When you come home to find holes all over your lawn, and you have a dog, there may be a correlation there. But don't bother trying to confront your dog after the fact. Punishment after the fact is wi...
Dealing with your hyperactive dog (16 Apr 2007) About six years ago we brought home an adorable, sleepy, five-week old puppy. We knew it was too early for her to leave her mother, but the dam had stopped feeding the pups and walked away. She was done with them, so the humans took over. At that tende...
Deciding on Right Dog Breed Guide (08 Nov 2007) Primary, you most first think about your existing space. If you live in a small apartment you will want to rule out large dogs. Look for dogs in the Toy group, such as Yorkshire Terriers, or some of the smaller dogs in the Terrier group, like the Miniat...
