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Update on the Pet Food Recall - Rice Protein Problems (30 Apr 2007) As you know, the pet food industry has seen better days as a recall was recently issued for contaminated pet food that was lead to pet deaths. Here is an update on the situation. The pet food industry is one of those business niches that fall into one...
Upgrading Your Underground Dog Fence without Spending a Fortune (23 Feb 2006) My dog used to be a darter. One of those canines that would see an opening and take off. He's been hit by a car twice now, neither really that bad, and has been lost more times than I can count. Even...
Use Dog Clothes to Help you Bond with Your New Dog (10 Mar 2006) There are over 65 million dogs in the United States. Every one of them is special. Whether your dog is the family pet or a Westminster champion, you have an awesome treasure. There is no other creature as close and integrated into the human psyche an.......
Useful Dog Training & Grooming Tips (30 Oct 2006) Supplies Supplies you will need before you bring your new puppy home: The first thing you'll need is a travel crate for your dog's trip home. You'll also need to buy some high quality puppy food and...
Using Reward and Punishment to Train Your Dog (26 May 2006) The basis of all animal training is reward and punishment, and repetition leading to reflex actions. Pleasure and displeasure are sufficient rewards and punishments for dogs. Dogs never become capable of understanding the moral distinctions between right .......
Virtual Pets (20 Oct 2007) The virtual pets also known as the digital pets have mostly taken the place of the real animals like the dog, cats, hamsters and few more similar to it. The virtual pets are artificial human companion and are kept for enjoyment and companionship. Nowadays...
WALKING YOUR DOG – ELEVEN RULES (25 Jul 2006) When we walk our dog, no matter the destination - on the city streets, in parks or in open spaces - it is necessary that he respects the disciplinary rules settled before and learned, to avoid getting into problems with other animals or people we meet. .......
Want a Safe, Healthy Dog Food You Can Trust (13 May 2007) If the current dog food recall has you scurrying about for a healthy and safe dog food for your pooch, look no more. A variety of resources exist to help you select and even prepare a dog food diet that you can trust for your dog. Here's a few examples. ...
Want to adopt a pet? Consider the Reality of Having this Animal at Home (26 Nov 2007) The idea of having a pet is something that many people consider but they rarely take the various needs of their pet into account when they start the process to adopt a pet. These various people will just adopt a pet that they see in pet stores and at the ...
Want To Train Your Dog Quickly??? Then You Must Read This NOW!!! (05 Sep 2006) Have you ever found it difficult to get your dog to do as it is told? Well, today we're going to show you how to train him the lazy way, and get results every time. Our first task is to get the dog to pay attention to us. How many times have you see.......
We All Love A Well Behaved Dog (07 Mar 2006) All of us remember our first puppy when we were kids. Bringing them home as they are crawling all over your lap. Licking your face with their cute little pink tongues. Of course what we remember as k...
What Are Dog Grooming Tools (01 Apr 2006) Why you prefer to go to professional dog groomers and pay high fees for your dog grooming. You can even groom your dog at home , yes really You can do much of the grooming yourself at home and save money at the same time. This article will let you know.......
What are the Best Toys and Treats for Your Dog? (28 Feb 2007) Introduction Keeping your dog entertained is important to his health and wellbeing. Oh, and of course dogs love to play and play and play! Dog toys can help keep your dog fit, healthy and they can also be part of your dog's education when used ...
What Can an Injured Stray Dog Teach You? (12 Sep 2007) They were the dogs no one else wanted. The dogs with under bites and knock-kneed hind legs. The dogs who were old or sickly. The injured or abused dogs that some vets said were simply beyond help. They were the dogs that taught a high-energy, Type-A p...
What Canine Arthritis is and how you can Help Prevent Your Dog From Getting it (17 Feb 2007) Surprisingly enough to many people, it is not only we humans that can get arthritis, but rather our beloved furry friends can get it too. There is truly no cure for arthritis after it sets in, but there are certain things that we can do in order to attemp...
What Chihuahua Puppy Really Makes Your Heart Race? (08 Apr 2006) According to the AKC standard a Chihuahua should not exceed 6 pounds. In real life, however, they do. Some Chihuahuas weigh in at 10 pounds or more. Some Chihuahua have longer legs and are lighter boned that is described in the AKC standard. Their m.......
What Do I Feed My Dog Now? (08 Jun 2007) Totally confused about what to feed your pets? Don't know whom to trust anymore? You want to give the best possible food, but how do you know what is good for them? What are good ingredients? What are bad ingredients? Is it all just chemical gibberish on ...
What Do You Mean My Dog is Naked?? (24 Feb 2007) Your dog is not just a pet. Your dog is not just an animal. Your dog is a bona FIDO member of the family! So of course your dog needs to dress the part - right? Well thanks to the internet and the many online boutiques you can dress your dog for every ...
What Everybody Needs To Know About Pet Safe Plants (28 Nov 2007) House plants and pets sometimes do not mix very well. If you love to have your home in bloom all year around, then you need to be careful about the plants you select if you intend to also keep a pet. Some plants can make pets ill if they eat the leaves s...
