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Teacup puppies are adorable creatures, but when they start pooping and urinating all over your furniture, they won’t be cute no more. To keep them from becoming your worst nightmare, you should take time for potty training. As soon as you bring home your teacup puppy, you should be on the ... Views: 1223
We live in a time of amazing medical advances, with a wealth of health information available literally at our fingertips. We are living in a world in which toxics have been introduced at an alarming rate since the end of World War II. There is no burden of proof placed on the chemical industry ... Views: 1982
Answered a 'puppies for sale' ad? - Easy tips for housebreaking your puppy
If you answered a 'puppies for sale’ ad, and you’re lucky enough to get a seven-week-old puppy, there is no excuse for any bad habits to develop over the puppies lifetime. Puppies learn instantly when ... Views: 1166
Improve your cats health and well-being with wall mounted ramps, perches.
It’s a fact, cats like heights! Whether it's for better observation, dominance over other cats or to get away from stresses, we don't really know. If you’ve ever watched a cat you realize that there’s two places they ... Views: 1305
Introducing a horse to a new environment can be stressful for you and your horse. Here are some steps to take to reduce the stress on both of you.
Have Your Horse's Pen or Paddock Ready
Have your horse's pen or paddock ready and waiting. If your horse will have a stall, provide fresh shavings ... Views: 1012
I have made the mistake, more than once, of buying a horse without having a price range in mind. That means how much I plan to pay for a horse, as well as how much that horse is worth. There are a number of things that determine the value of a horse. They include age, breeding, training, ... Views: 699
With all the latest and hot pet food recalls, it is no wonder that pet owners have ended up making homemade dog food for their furry friends in lieu of commercial and, quite possibly, bad dog food and cat food known as contaminated. So what's all the fuss about? What unlikely result can bad ... Views: 724
Just as humans experience an assortment of allergies, many pets, such as a dog may experience an allergy as well. It is agreed among professionals that specialize in the health of dogs, that there are at least five specific allergy types that a dog may experience in their lifetime. Common types ... Views: 1142
ASK THE SELLER TO PROVIDE AS MUCH MEDICAL AND OTHER HISTORY ON THE HORSE AS POSSIBLE...AND DO THE "VET CHECK"!
This is a big mistake that I have made through the years when buying a horse. I either got too excited about the horse, got caught up in the price and/or how the horse performed, or ... Views: 669
For some 25 years I have alerted the public to the dangers of exclusively feeding heat processed foods. Companion animal feeding has progressed – actually digressed – from table scraps and real foods the family could spare to today’s “100 % complete” processed foods ... Views: 1867
The key requirements in bringing a new cat into your home where another cat or cats are already well established are patience and a gradual approach. First, allow the newcomer to explore the house without coming into any contact with the feline inhabitants. The reason for this is that ... Views: 1148
Every day, people by the millions pour food from a package into their pet’s bowl. Day in and day out, meal after meal, pets get the same fare. This strange phenomenon is widely practiced by loving pet owners who believe they are doing the right thing.
Why? Certainly because it is ... Views: 1244
About 25 years ago I began formulating pet foods at a time when the entire pet food industry seemed quagmire and focused on such things as protein and fat percentages without any real regard for ingredients. Since boot leather and soap could make a pet food with the "ideal" percentages, it was ... Views: 1677
Have you ever heard that having a parrot is a lot like having a two-year-old child? What do you suppose it's like if you actually have a two-year-old child and a parrot? Or a child of any age for that matter?
It's hard enough having just kids or just parrots. Mixing them takes things to a ... Views: 880
The greatest thing about choosing a puppy is that you get to pick your new family member. Unfortunately you didn’t get the same luxury when you inherited that Uncle or Aunt who always manages to say the most inappropriate things at the best of times. A few hints on picking a puppy can make ... Views: 793
JULY IS A GREAT MONTH to look back and re-evaluate how your year is progressing.
Boy, does time fly! It always seems to me, once we celebrate the Fourth of July, it’s suddenly football season and we are literally into the fourth quarter.
So take a moment and think about seven short months ... Views: 1309
Catching an Illness at an Early Stage Is Always Your Best Strategy
Just like people, animals are susceptible to illness and stress. And, just like people, there is a lot you can do to keep them healthy.
Julie noticed her dog, Zac, was drinking more water. Not just once, but several days in a ... Views: 1475
If you have a dog or a cat, there's a good chance that you're still a bit shaken up by the pet food recall that happened recently. You may even be wondering if your new pet food is healthy. People lost their beloved animals to something that shouldn't have done them any harm, and those of us ... Views: 1031
Breed specific legislation only serves to create fear and confusion. I am a professional dog trainer/ behaviour counsellor and I know there is no such thing as a bad dog, just bad owners. While it is true that some aggression issues can be genetically influenced, the vast majority of problem ... Views: 744
Integrative Animal Health Care
Randy Aronson, VMD
The integrative approach for me can best be summarized in the pneumonic P.E.T.S. “P” standing for proper nutrition, “E” for exercise, “T” for training, and “S” for stress reduction.
The building block for great health is nutrition and thus ... Views: 1260
The whistle was invented by Francis Galton who was also the half cousin of Charles Darwin, the very same person who discovered the theory of evolution. The dog whistle ordinarily referred to as a silent whistle or Galton whistle, is a type of whistle that is utilized when training dogs or cats ... Views: 3546
Avoid upset from a Shih Tzu puppy wondering off and getting lost. Learn how to prevent illness or injuries. It is always so much more heartbreaking to find out after the fact that you could have done something to prevent an illness or injury. In this article I hope to share with you some good ... Views: 1034
Help your new Shih Tzu puppy to develop good habits right from day one in your home. The earlier your Shih Tzu puppy becomes accustomed to his surroundings and belongings the more secure he will be in a new environment. Consider the following tips:
• Create a space for your Shih Tzu puppy ... Views: 4529
The three most important aspects to a successful training plan and dealing with many of the behaviour problems involve:
Heavy, Excessive exercise - A tired dog is a good dog
Leadership - Most problems come when there is a lack of leadership in the relationship. being a good leader means being ... Views: 1077
In our article ”What do I feed my dog now?” Katie and I had discussed what to buy for your dog. There have been lots of reports over poisonous ingredients that were/are being used to formulate certain brands of dog food. We didn’t name the brands but we told you our secret brand for a happy ... Views: 4753
Relationship experts state that you can improve any relationship that you have (personal, business, etc.) by learning to look at things from the other person’s point of view.
I want to take it a step further and advise you to look at things from your dog’s point of view.
Now, before you ... Views: 999
A lot of people have problems with their dogs pulling on leash. Pulling starts from a very young age. Learning what triggers the pulling and how to change it can make leash walking with your dog more enjoyable and fun.
Dogs naturally pull on leash for several reasons. First, it works, period! ... Views: 3436
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 the back of the bag? You're not alone. ... Views: 5673
Since ancient times, hundreds of thousands of known herbs and other natural remedies have been used to treat human illness, and unwanted conditions. Like people, today's pets are affected by the health hazards of pollution, poor nutrition, and stress, and are becoming more and more vulnerable to ... Views: 716
Teaching your dog to stay will accomplish two very important goals.
• The dog will learn the meaning of a verbal correction.
• The dog will learn the meaning of a release word.
A verbal correction is a word or sound that will signal to your dog that he has just lost any chance of reward and ... Views: 1562
Dogs naturally pull on leash for several reasons. First, it works, period! Your dog learns at a very early age that if they hit the end of the leash and start leaning and pulling, they will make forward progress. The dog is trying to close the distance between themselves and whatever they are ... Views: 5282
First, let’s cover what you should not do: Why You Should Not Use Pinch, Choke, or Shock Collars to Control Unruly Behavior When the Doorbell Rings
Negative Reinforcement has side effects.
Many dog trainers will try to control the behavior by putting a choke, pinch, or shock collar on your ... Views: 2245
Part One: Why does your dog go crazy every time the doorbell rings?
Important point to remember: Your dog has become classically conditioned!
Most of you have probably heard of the Russian psychologist Ivan Pavlov. He’s a pretty interesting guy. He studied .the gastrointestinal track of ... Views: 1251
A point that I always stress when I am teaching someone how to train his or her dog is this: Training does not happen without motivation. You need to motivate your dog if you want him to perform.
I also stress the fact that there are two forms of motivation: Positive and Negative. Both forms ... Views: 972
Anytime a dog is acting aggressive; there is a reason for it. Aggression in dogs happens because of genetics, environment and training methods. There is always a trigger for aggressive behavior. One of the first steps a professional dog trainer or behaviorist will do when dealing with an ... Views: 3107
Congratulations on the purchase of your new aquarium! If this is your first time to pursue this highly enjoyable activity you are in for a treat. You will soon discover for yourself what many hundreds of thousand of people the whole world over know already; that aquarium ownership is one of the ... Views: 806
He was our third try for a dog.
He was the last puppy left from the litter.
We almost didn't get him!
His name is Bear. He is a Black Dog with a Pink Tongue.
Bear was our third try for a dog. The first two were unsuccessful adoptions...one a chocolate lab female and the other a pointer mix ... Views: 1018
Once in the street you have seen it. Alternatively, you were on a visit at friends and saw it. The colleague has brought photos and you saw it. In general, it is not important where and under what circumstances it has happened. It is not important, what dog you saw. Important is, that you had ... Views: 1150
There is nothing quite like a new puppy. A few weeks after you bring your puppy home though the kids are not as interested and your puppy becomes very mobile, and if you’re not careful they can become very destructive. That’s why I have put together a list of 7 steps that can greatly help you ... Views: 1101
Behind every dog that pulls on the leash is an owner that allows him or herself to be pulled. If you own a dog that pulls, think how often you have allowed him to lean on the leash and drag you in one direction or another while you pull back just as hard or hold on with a death grip.
Dogs and ... Views: 852
Dogs are not born with soft mouths, but they can learn to bite softly if taught properly, which means plenty of information and communication from you and from other dogs.
Interacting with other dogs is critical to teaching your puppy bite inhibition. When two dogs play together and one bites ... Views: 9304
Seems like I spent most of the week helping new puppy owners housetrain their pups. Housetraining can be accomplished in as little as ten days if you follow a plan, a plan that has worked for many dog owners. The closer you follow the plan, the better the results.
Step 1: Understand dog ... Views: 899
One day my wife, being in our daughter's place, called her doggy, Dasha, for a walk. Always such a decision had been met with a great joy from Dasha. However, that afternoon Dasha’s breath was very irregular and her eyes were full of sadness. When my wife wanted to cuddle Dasha, the dog started ... Views: 1983
Some 40 years ago our family pet dog was fed on the leftovers from the kitchen table and scraps from the butchers which included tripe and sheep heads, we also used the unsold wholemeal bread from the local bakers, garden vegetables that my family used to grow and the odd piece of fish, we even ... Views: 892
Reincarnation - What The Animals Tell Me
Before I became a professional Animal Communicator I really didn't give much thought to reincarnation or past lives. The whole topic seemed a bit too 'spooky' or 'out there' to me.
My background in law enforcement justified this belief that unless you ... Views: 11260
When the phone started to ring and my email started to fill, I knew something must have happened again in the world of dog and cat food. As of this writing more foods have been recalled and a few more ingredients besides wheat gluten have been added to the list of “not to safe.”
Evidence ... Views: 995
Pets are a member of the family, so it’s natural to include them in all sorts of family activities, even family portraits. As with any family member, it can be frustrating after capturing what you perceived to be a fantastic image, to find that you would have an otherwise good picture sans ... Views: 977
Getting a great family pet begins with careful selection of the animal. Great care should be taken in this regard due to the growth of puppy mills that crank out cute little puppies with little emotional stability. These emotionally damaged animals can be found in pet stores in almost any city ... Views: 1722
By Beth Taylor and Steve Brown
The natural diet of cats is meat.
Cats are meat eaters, designed to thrive on a wide variety of small prey animals, eaten fresh and whole. Their natural diet is high in water and protein, with a moderate amount of fat, and a very low percentage of ... Views: 7596