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Dog Obedience Schools: 4 Tips For Choosing The Right Training School (01 Mar 2007) Narrowing down your choices of dog obedience schools can be challenging, especially if you are a new dog owner that doesn't know what to look for in a dog training school. Many new dog owners believe that dog obedience school is only suited for pupp...
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...
Restraining and Picking Up an Injured Dog (01 Mar 2007) From: Dr Andrew Jones Author: Veterinary Secrets Revealed http://www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com A dog is injured... what now? I was recently called out by the local Police on an emergency visit. A dog had been hit by a car on the highway, an...
How to Find the Perfect Pet Urn (28 Feb 2007) Pet Urns When you lose a beloved pet, it can almost be like losing one of the family. Many of use develop a close relationship with our pet, enjoying the unconditional love they always show us, even when we've had a bad day and snapped at them....
How to Live In Perfect Harmony With Your Dog (28 Feb 2007) Introduction Dog training is one of the most important things you can do for your pet. It will greatly improve the relationship between you and your dog. Dog training will give you a means of communicating with your dog. The most obvious way ...
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 ...
How to Find the Perfect Dog House for Your Dog (27 Feb 2007) Introduction In a perfect world, you will be able to keep your dog inside. But sometimes that just isn't possible. Perhaps your dog has outgrown your house, or you have a new baby or an elderly relative moving in that you are worried about you...
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...
All Dog Foods are not created equal (27 Feb 2007) Keep Your Dog Healthy Your dog's health and wellbeing is important to you and your family. Not to mention keeping down the cost of veterinarian bills! So you need to carefully consider the food that you give your dog. People sometimes just pi...
Dog Fences Keep Your Dog Safe and Healthy (26 Feb 2007) Introduction Every dog needs exercised to be healthy. A dog chained in the backyard will not grow into the happy pet that you want. For this reason, it is important to use a dog fence to provide a secure space where your dog can run and play, sa...
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 ...
How To Pick The Best Dog Collar (26 Feb 2007) How Do I Choose a Dog Collar? First off you need to watch your pet's behavior before deciding which style of dog collar to buy. The dog collar market has a whole multitude of dog collars available, from the normal to the very specialized. Bef...
Beware! Don't Pick The Wrong Dog Collar (25 Feb 2007) What King Of Dog Collar Should I Use? The dog collar market is swamped with conventional as well as more unusual types of dog collars. These serve a variety of functions and needs. As a pet lover and pooch owner, you should learn that different ...
All Dog Collars Are Not Created Equal (25 Feb 2007) What kind of Dog Collar Will Suit My Dog? Dog collars come in a variety of materials, colors, styles and even functions. There's the obedience or choke collar, bark control collars, flea collars, and a whole array of just good old plain pet coll...
Pick The Right Dog Collar (25 Feb 2007) How To Choose A dog Collar You need to look at your best friend's behavior before deciding which style of dog collar to buy. If you are taking your dog to a special event or to a special gathering and you want them to look really good try gettin...
How Do I choose A Dog Collar? (24 Feb 2007) The dog collar market is swamped with conventional as well as more unusual types of canine collars. These serve a variety of functions and needs. As a pet lover and pet owner, you should learn that different kinds of dogs need different types of dog col...
Dog Collars - What you Need to Know (24 Feb 2007) What Dog Collar Do I Need? Dog collars come in a variety of materials, colors, styles and even functions. There's the obedience or choke collar, bark control collars, flea collars, and a whole array of just good old plain pooch collars. So which...
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 ...
Dog Care: Top 10 Ways To Keep Your Dog Forever Young (23 Feb 2007) There is a large disparity between the life spans of dogs and humans. After having loved a pet and lost one, it seems unfair. The best we can do is to keep our friends as healthy as possible and "forever young." Here are My Top 10 Ways to Keep Your Dog ...
Caring For Your Senior Dog: Top 10 Tips To Help Your Arthritic Dog (23 Feb 2007) Dog arthritis is one of the most common diseases that affect canines, especially large breed dogs (60-90 lbs). Just as human arthritis, dog arthritis tends to get worse with age Here are 10 tips that may help your arthritic dog: 1. Slip-free Floorin...
