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The Best Ways To Train Your Cat (18 Oct 2007) The best way to train your cat is by letting it imitate you as though you were its mother. This is more easily done when they are a kitten as older cats become a lot more difficult to teach. We all know how cats have a mind of their own and are very...
The Boston Terrier: A Very Self Sufficient Dog and a Great Family Pet (05 May 2006) The Boston Terrier has been nicknamed the American Gentleman because of its wonderful, gentle disposition and its tuxedo like coat. One of the few breeds that is truly "made in the USA". Boston Terriers are rated by the American Kennel club as one of.......
The Considerations Needed to Officially Adopt a Dog (07 Jul 2007) There are many of you who have wanted to bring a nice cuddly dog home as a pet. There are different ways that you can go about the business of selecting your future pet but you may want to think about adopting a dog. Before you can officially adopt a dog ...
The decision to have a dog. Part one. (09 Jul 2006) Yes or No... When you consider to have a dog, it is important not to decide impulsive. Take some time to think it over. Is your lifestyle right for having a dog? Dogs live about 8 to 15 years, they need love, care and time. Are you living alone or have.......
The decision to have a dog. Part two. (10 Jul 2006) When you are sure a dog would be very welcome in your house, it is time to decide which breed is best for you. A dog can be a great friend, but realize not every breed is a good match for your lifestyle. Don't make a impulsive decision, for instance .......
The Dog Training Information That You Need (13 Sep 2007) Believe it or not, there are some people who believe that dogs do not need to be trained when they are young. This is absolutely NOT true! For your sanity's sake you will need to do housetraining and teach your puppy what is and is not acceptable behavi...
The Ducks Made Me Do It, A Dog Training Refresher Course! (23 Jul 2006) I have a dog, his name is Tuxcitto. Tuxcitto is a Border Collie who is always on the look out for an opportunity to use his herding skills. It doesn't matter if the intended group of animals need or want herding, if they wander into the herding zone they .......
The Easiest To Train Dog Breeds (03 Jul 2007) When learning commands, some dog breeds learn faster, remember more, and respond faster to commands than other dogs. If you want a dog that is easier to train then consider one of the following breeds: -Poodle -Border Collie -Golden Retriever -Germa...
The Eleventh Commandment: Care For Your Pets (07 Mar 2006) Pets are an extension of one's life and love. Caring for pets means one has the ability, skill and heart to give love and take good care of one of nature's creations. The following are tips and advic...
The First 10 Weeks of Your Puppy's Life (22 Sep 2007) The first ten weeks of a puppy's growth are paramount to its psychological, emotional and physical well being. The following generally happens during this time. The First Two Weeks A puppy is born blind and deaf, and for the first two weeks of his l...
The First Day With Your New Puppy (18 Oct 2007) Good starts are very important, and this is very true for your first few days with your new puppy. For the puppy away from mom and the rest of the litter, this is the biggest adventure of his life. He is out in the great wide world and its up to you on ho...
The First Most Imporatant Thing U Should Know About Your Dog (11 Dec 2007) What People Need to Know About Dog Behavior As the old adage goes, "Dogs are man's best friend." However, there are times when people just can't understand why their beloved dogs behave in a different manner. Hence, it is extremely important to...
The first thing a dog owner needs to buy (12 Jun 2006) Buying a collar and lead is probably one of the first things a new dog owner does as they are a necessity for proper control of your dog and an essential piece of equipment when training a new dog or puppy. If you have a puppy then it's likely they wi.......
The Growing Use Of Pets As Therapy (03 May 2006) The inclusion of pets into hospital and rehabilitation environments has long been considered very therapeutic, and pets continue to be an important part of life long after rehabilitation has ended. I...
The History of the Domestic Cat (06 Aug 2006) Archaeologists have estimated that the ancestors of cats date back to 200 million years ago. The ancestors of cats are a group of meat eating animals that include the tiger, panther, leopard, lion and cheetah, all of these being skilful hunters. These ani.......
The Importance of Pet Grooming (21 May 2006) The more authentic information about pet grooming you know, the more likely people are to consider you a pet grooming expert. Read on for even more facts that you can share. We all know that basic.......
The infection Parvo Virus to the Dog (24 Feb 2006) All the dog races could be attacked by this virus especially for the Rottweiler race, Dobermann, Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever. The sign of the Parvo illness that most specific was to vomit and diarrhoea was bloody that happened repeatedly. The .......
The ins and outs of Pet Moving Services (20 Aug 2007) The hardest thing to figure out when preparing for pet moving services is getting things organized in a calm manner, as moving the family's indoor pets are the worst animals to move. This is due to the simple fact they have lived indoors and have never ve...
The Intelligent Way To Eliminate Your Puppy Biting Behaviors (08 Jan 2006) Bringing home a new puppy is always an exciting time. Introducing the new puppy to the family should be fun for both yourself and your puppy. One of the first challenges, however, to the excitement of the new puppy, is curbing inappropriate puppy behavi.......
