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Puppy Training - Three Important Tips For Every Puppy (22 Jan 2007) House training a puppy need not be that difficult and can actually be enjoyable. Playtime with your new puppy can be fun, but did you also know that it could be the first steps in your puppy's education as well? Even in the wild, young wolf cubs le...
Tip to Stop your Dog From Chewing (22 Jan 2007) TIPS TO STOP DOG CHEWING One of the most important aspects of the dog training process is to stop your dog from chewing objects and household items. Chewing or gnawing is one of the instinctive behaviors of dogs which may cause inconveniences for an in...
Can a Family Pet Become a Ghost? (22 Jan 2007) To many of us an animal is a best friend. A pet can be a valued companion and quite often they are just like a member of the family. So it is not surprising at all that we wonder what happens to our faithful friend upon their death. Do animals (other than...
How to Choose Your Domestic Short Hair Cat (21 Jan 2007) Short haired cats are by far the most popular cat in the United States. It is not regarded as a show cat, but its popularity is beyond doubt. Short hair cats account for around ninety five percent of all domestic cats, so the style is clearly popular for ...
Information on Bark Control Collars (21 Jan 2007) Do you have a happy and irritating dog? If you have, then you probably use bark control collars to control your dog's barking. In my opinion, this is really a shame. I think that bark controlling dog collars are nothing more than a cruel and unusual punis...
The Best Definition of a Typical Cat (21 Jan 2007) How many times have you heard that the typical cat is a predator? More times than you can imagine. But when you are trying to come up with the definition of a typical cat surely it is better to study the overall habits of a cat and come up with the best s...
Moving With Pets (19 Jan 2007) Cat-fits in the car, guinea pigs escaped at the diner, the snake that got left behind, and the dog that bit the moving man... you could fill a book with tales of the trials of moving with pets. But it doesn't have to be that way, if you do some planning a...
12 Ways To Name Your Cat (19 Jan 2007) 12 Ways To Name Your Cat Naming your cat has to be one of the most difficult choices you will have to make. Most cats come home as kittens and will display a unique personality which may suggest name to you. Soon however, they may change and the name y...
Is Your Cat Grumpy? (19 Jan 2007) Is Your Cat Grumpy? You know all cats have attitude right? I think thats a well accepted fact. Its also a fact that cats have quite individual personalities that set them apart from other pets. They are independent and selfish. The question is, are the...
The Top 5 dog behaviour training tips (18 Jan 2007) Hello fellow dog trainers and people alike. Now, a lot of people have contacted me recently to ask me to cut down my detailed articles on dog training and to just give the main key points that they need to get going with dog behaviour training in a relati...
Cesars way train your dog (18 Jan 2007) Cesar has an amazing way to handle difficult dogs or should I say difficult owners. After watching him on tv he has becomme a real favorite. There is a lot of people selling dog behavior stuff on the internet and it is hard to figure out what is good. ...
Norwegian Forest Cat - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know (18 Jan 2007) Thought to date back to the time of the Vikings, the Norwegian Forest Cat is an old breed. References to this type of cat can be found in Norse mythology and Norwegian fairytales, but the true origins of his breed are unknown. Domestic breeding of the Nor...
Pet Care Partners - Boarding Kennels (16 Jan 2007) Chances are, at one time or another you will need to turn to someone else to care for your dog. Perhaps you've accepted a work assignment that will keep you out of town for a month. Maybe you're finally going on that long awaited cruise. Whatever t...
Dog Nutrition Doesn't Just Mean Premium Dog Food (16 Jan 2007) Your pet is a loving member of your family and you love to treat them as one of the family. We are always looking at what we feed our kids. Whether it is their regular meals or the snacks we give them - we want only the best. The same needs to hold true...
Burmese - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know (16 Jan 2007) The modern Burmese breed has roots muddled in history. It is generally believed that Burmese are a man made breed descending from the crossbreeding of a Siamese and an ancient version of a pure Burmese (that later died out). This Burmese breed had almost ...
Cat Training - The Meows And The Purrs (24 Dec 2006) A Cat 'meows'. Yes it sounds so good but if it meows loudly and continuously, then the same sound becomes irritating. What do you think the reason can be? Is it hungry? YES and NO Yes, hungry, it c...
Preserving The Show Dog Shih Tzu's Coat (23 Dec 2006) The Shih Tzu's coat for the show rings requires extra care. Some show people actually keep their Shih Tzu confined and caged to preserve the coat, or they wrap the coat or oil it. Those who do keep t...
Eliminating Skunk Odor From Your Dog (23 Dec 2006) A skunk's spray is one of the most unpleasant odors there is to a human's nose. Putting your dog outside in the yard, hearing a commotion and finding out a skunk has sprayed your pet is not only terr...
Border Collie - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know (23 Dec 2006) Bred for their intelligence and herding instincts, Border Collies are descended from British herding dogs. A medium sized dog, Border Collies will grow to about 19 to 22 inches and 30 to 45 pounds. T...
Train Your Dog With God Bombs (22 Dec 2006) The concept of correcting your dog can create a contest of willpower between you and your pet. Anyone who has ever lived with even a slightly naughty dog can tell you that such critters thrive on con...
