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Dogs Rule - House Training Your New Puppy (17 May 2006) House training is the first thing your new puppy must learn. The toileting process a puppy learns in the first few months as a member of your household will last a lifetime so it's important to do it right the first time. House training issues are the .......
Dogs Who Suffer From Fire Crackers During Festive Season - Safe Dog Keeping During Festival (06 Jun 2006) Festivals bring in a lot of joy and celebration. In the midst of all these promp and show, we sometimes forget about the safety of our canine friends, which becomes all the more important during this time. As you are aware, dogs hear so well. They can dif.......
Don't Be A Dog Butler - Get A Dog Door!! (29 Aug 2006) INTRODUCTION The main benefit of a dog door is obvious: with the addition of a simple flap to your back door, your dog will be free to come and go from your house. With a dog door, you will no longer...
Don't be a Doggie Butler - Get a Dog Door! (26 Feb 2007) Introduction The main benefit of a dog door is obvious: with the addition of a simple flap to your back door, your dog will be free to come and go from your house. With a dog door, you will no longer have to wake up before dawn to let your howling dog ...
Don't Bring Your Pet to an Ugly Vet (18 May 2007) In my work with people whose pets have passed away I have gained a lot of experience about pet health care and safety. One of the most surprising things I learned is that all veterinarians are not alike. I don't know why this was a surprise to me. Per...
Don't Let Fido Get Sick as a Dog! (27 Feb 2007) Introduction You love your dog. And like most dog-owners, you likely consider your dog to be a part of your family. That is why your dog's health is so important. Just as you would be concerned about the health of a child, you should be concer...
Don't Let Kennel Cough Affect Your Puggle Puppy (10 Dec 2007) Do you think that your Puggle puppy is creating what it seems to be a honking sound? Think again because he might be suffering from tracheobronchitis, commonly known as kennel cough. Tracheobronchitis is a highly contagious disease that is characterize...
Don't You Be No Ugly Pet Owner (03 Apr 2007) I hope the hillbilly flavored title caught your attention, because I have something to say that I think all pet people need to hear. What I want to share is really nothing more than common sense, but most people who keep pets come up short in this area a...
Dressing Pets Up For The Festive Seasons (03 Mar 2007) You and your family always get dressed up to pay visit to your relatives during festive seasons, or to receive visitors. But what about your pets? Take a walk into the most decent-sized pet shops these days and you will discover all sorts of cu...
Dressing Your Dog in the Latest Pooch Fashions (17 Jul 2007) Looking to outfit your pooch to be the best-dressed dog on the block? Designer dog clothes come in a wide array of colors, styles, and fabrics that are sure to get your furry friend drooling. You can find everything from dog sweaters, coats, designer dogg...
Easy Steps To Get Rid Of Pica In Your Dog (20 Jun 2007) What is Pica in your dog? Pica is a type of illness that causes your pet to eat non-food items in an attempt to deal with nausea. If you find your little beast gnawing your things from shoes to books or anything that is not eatable then rush to your veter...
Educating Your Little Ones About Pets (03 Feb 2007) Pet ownership offers so many benefits to kids it isn't even funny. Still, you need to educate your kids on the responsibilities of having a pet or things can turn tragic. Educating children about pets can be a difficult task. This is especially true...
Effective cat training techniques (04 Dec 2007) Training is shaping the activity of an animal so that it behaves in the way that is required by the trainer. It can take many forms and be carried out for many different purposes. Sometimes it means teaching ?tricks', such as the simple body postures ...
Effective Dog Training For Obedience (23 Jun 2007) Dog training for obedience is a continuous process. Dog obedience training for obedience is basically a program that requires active involvement of both the owner and the dog. The whole dog training teaches them how to communicate with each other effectiv...
Effective Pet Classifieds Advertising Tips (26 Jul 2006) According to Jupiter Research, by 2007, Online Classified Advertising will reach 3.5 Billion Dollars annually. Pet classifieds are expected to triple in numbers every year as more and more Internet users seek classified listings online for their pet needs.......
Effectively Removing Pet Hair From Your House (04 Feb 2007) Most pets end up with the run of the house. Come on, admit it! This means you need to know how to get their hair off of the floor, furniture and so on. Despite all of the positive things we get from our ownership of pets, there are some problems. One ...
Egyptian Mau - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know (01 Mar 2007) A breed of cat as old as recorded history, the Egyptian Mau ('Mau' means 'cat' in Egyptian) can be seen in the artwork of the ancient Egyptians. It is thought that Egyptian Maus are descended from species of the African Wild Cat. In that culture, the cats...
Eight Things to Consider When Adopting a Shelter Dog (15 May 2007) By - Roger Matthews Adopting a fully grown shelter dog is usually not considered when a family decides to get a new pet. It may actually be the best choice for your family. A fully grown shelter dog may already be house trained, trained in basic o...
