Category: Pets and Animals
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 Different Types Of Bird Baths
Bird baths are an excellent way to attract wild birds of all types into your yard. In addition to drawing your fine feathered friends close, a bird bath can add a decorative touch to any outdoor spac... Times Read: 141 |
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How To Have A Happier Pet In 6 Steps
Have you done everything in your power to make your pet's life a happy one? Mostly it´s up to you to make sure that your pet's needs are met. Here are six easy steps you can do to make sure that you... Times Read: 133 |
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A Lizards Expendable Tail
Some lizards when confronted with a predator will voluntarily shed their tail. This process is called tail autotomy (self-cut). After the tail is detached from the body it will wiggle around on the g... Times Read: 129 |
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Dog Behavior Training
Dog behavior training is a very important key to a happy, healthy, pet. Dog behavior training can help your dog stop excessive barking, biting, and whining. Dog behavior training can fix almost any b... Times Read: 127 |
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Bandaging Your Dog
Having a dog is a big responsibility. Some even compare taking care of a dog to that of a baby. The only advantage having dogs compared to having babies is that they won’t grow older and turn into st... Times Read: 120 |
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Adopting a Dog and Dog Training
Adopting a dog from an animal shelter is very rewarding for the new owner, as more and more dogs are put to sleep if they are unable to find a home after a certain length of time. You are rewarded in... Times Read: 119 |
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Does Your Pet Dog Suffer From Heartworms?
Dog heartworm is a common disease among canines in the United States. Discovered in 1856, the worms mainly live in your dog's heart and major blood vessels. The worms, especially on worst cases, ser... Times Read: 118 |
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Affenpinscher - The Monkey Dog
The Affenpinscher is a small 7 to 8 pound dog that usually does not exceed around 10 inches in height. The Affenpinscher has bushy eyebrows and shaggy hair and most often is considered looks somewha... Times Read: 118 |
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Top Toys That Your Cat Will Have A Ball With
Cats need to play, no mater how young or how old they are, they need to have some toys in order to stay entertained. Cats love all kinds of different toys and just like people each cat with have his ... Times Read: 117 |
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Equine Colic - Would You Know What To Do?
"I think your horse has colic." Words to strike fear into any horse owner's heart. But what is colic? What signs should you look for? Colic refers to pain originating in the abdomen. Generally horse... Times Read: 116 |
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Boxer Dogs: Clowns Not Guard Dogs
Boxers have been traced to exist for over a hundred years now. They are said to have originated from Germany as the crossbreed between the Brabanter Bullenbesser (from Belgium) and the English Bulldo... Times Read: 116 |
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Top Ten Tips For Successful Mating of Your Dog
Breeding is a noble calling and unless you can improve the breed you should not go for breeding your dog. Despite all of the obvious virtues of breeding articles, no book or article emphasize any per... Times Read: 115 |
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Bringing Home A New Puppy
With careful planning, bringing home a puppy to share with your family can be a wonderful experience. However, a new puppy is a lot of hard work. Before you ever bring your new puppy home, you must p... Times Read: 115 |
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Hummingbird Feeders: Sheltering Nature's Lovely Creatures
Even before manufacturers took advantage of the growing popularity of feeding hummingbirds, the first hummingbird feeders were typically constructed out of laboratory apparatuses. These were construc... Times Read: 114 |
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How to Stop Puppy Chewing
Current info about puppy chewing is not always the easiest thing to locate. Fortunately, this report includes the latest puppy info available. An owner must realize that all dogs and certainly all p... Times Read: 114 |
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Inhalant Allergies In Dogs And Cats
Several objects in the environment can be inhaled by pets and can trigger allergic reactions in dogs and cats. These objects induce the cells of the pets to release substances such as histamine. With... Times Read: 113 |
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Five Secrets for the Very Best Cat Food
There is a significant difference between dog and cat food even though their may appear to look the same. Cats need a much higher amount of protein and fat than dogs do. Also, cats have different n... Times Read: 113 |
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Dog Training – House Training Your Dog
One of the most confusing and anxiety-ridden areas of dog training is house training. Yet, it is one of the most important, especially for the humans involved. The best way to understand and find suc... Times Read: 113 |
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Dog Training Collars and Harnesses -- Making the Proper Selection is Essential to Training Success
Dog training is an art, and like any artist you must pick your tools carefully in order to properly train your dog. Each dog is different, and thus you must be able to decide which collar is most app... Times Read: 112 |
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The Benefits of Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Since the dawn of time, mankind has had an interesting relationship with animals. In some ways, the history of modern man is intimately linked to our interaction with animals. Dog's, for instance, ... Times Read: 112 |
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Guideline For Choosing Dog Treats
What makes you love your dogs? Is it because of the way he loves you in return and the eagerness that you feel when he attempts to please? This love can be more emphasized through dog training as it ... Times Read: 111 |
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Your Child's First Pet
Tired of hearing your child whine about wanting a pet? All parents seem to have this problem at one time or another. Many children want a pet, and it’s a perfect way to teach children responsibilit... Times Read: 110 |
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Why Do People Sponsor An Animal?
Many people now prefer to sponsor an animal in addition to – or rather than – having their own pet. And this is good news! Sponsoring an animal has many benefits – both to the person who is taking ou... Times Read: 110 |
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The Facts on Dog Bite Lawsuits
While dogs may be our best friends, some dogs can become aggressive and bite someone. A dog bite falls under the law in the personal injury category. Each state has various laws regarding the liabili... Times Read: 110 |
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The Right Breeder
Dogs are considered as man’s best friend. Deciding to own one whether it is big or small involves a lot of responsibility. It is not just about feeding it but includes other chores such as grooming, ... Times Read: 109 |
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4 Things Frustrated Dog Owners Should Know
You’ve probably had a day or two when you felt like your dog just wasn’t paying any attention to you at all, right? You talked, you yelled, you shouted, maybe you jumped up and down and waved your ar... Times Read: 108 |
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The Diverse Dachshund Breed
The Dachshund is an extremely popular dog breed which has ranked in the top ten most popular dog breeds for many years. Dachshunds were ranked 6th out of 154 dog breeds registered by the American Ken... Times Read: 107 |
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Pets Can Greatly Improve Your Health
Having a pet is one of the healthiest investments you can make to your long-term health and happiness. We know that having a pet enrichs our lives, and scientific studies in the last decade, have cle... Times Read: 107 |
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Trees and Plants Can be Dangerous to Your Horses
When clearing ground for an equestrian facility site in a wooded area, or when horses are allowed to graze in a wooded area, care must be taken to eliminate poisonous plants that are harmful to the r... Times Read: 107 |
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Hip Dysplasia
An Introduction to Canine Hip Dysplasia What is Hip Dysplasia? The hip joint consists of a “ball” on the femoral bone, and a “socket” on the hip bone. Canine hip dysplasia simply defined is when a do... Times Read: 107 |
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1,000 Safe, Natural, And Effective Veterinary Secrets To Healing Your Pet
Most people do not know how to treat their pets when their pets needs them most. Surprisingly, alot of people do not even have the education or knowledge on how to care for their pets. The pet's life... Times Read: 106 |
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German Shepherd Ear Taping
The German Shepherd ear taping process - helping those stubborn GSD puppy ears up. German Shepherd ear taping is something that many GSD puppy owners do not take seriously until it is much too late. ... Times Read: 104 |
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Snakes - They're Not As Slithery As Some People I Know
When I was a youngster growing up in the 1960's and early 70's, I was lucky that we lived on a farm out in the country. One of the favorite pastimes I had, was going hunting for snakes on a nice warm... Times Read: 104 |
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Common Turtle Species
Turtle Species Turtles are cold-blooded reptiles. They have a shell making them unique from other reptiles. Their upper shell is called the carapace, and a lower shell that protects the belly called ... Times Read: 104 |
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Dogs And Pets Provide Health Benefits
Do dogs provide health benefits? Believe it or not they do! Did you know that owning a dog and pet ownership in general, can help a person in many ways? Owning a pet can improve your mental wellness,... Times Read: 104 |
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What You Need To Know About Doggie First Aid
Knowing first aid can save the life of your dog. Just like people, dogs have accidents and need medical attention sometimes. And the thing is that sometimes there is just not time to get to the vet, ... Times Read: 103 |
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Dogs Are Gods of Frolic
Dogs are amongst the most amazing creatures because they give unconditional love. Dogs love their masters and the masters reciprocate by providing them with all the things of comfort they can afford.... Times Read: 103 |
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Labrador Grooming - Trimming Your Labrador Retrievers Nails
Regular nail trimming is important to your Labrador Retrievers health and well being. Nails that are not properly clipped can crack and split, which can lead to infection in that area. Long nails can... Times Read: 103 |
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Article On Ferrets
First domesticated by the Egyptians in 3000 BC From the tenth to twelfth centuries the historians believe that Crusaders brought the working ferret to Europe. Romans used ferrets to drive away rats a... Times Read: 103 |
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How To Eliminate Your Puppy's Love of Nipping
If you've ever been nipped by a puppy, you know those teeth can be as sharp as ice picks. While other dogs generally have thick skin and can handle a nip relatively undamaged, we humans are not quite... Times Read: 102 |
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Home Alone Troubles
Do you have problems leaving your dog home alone? Do you come home, only to find that your dog has been up to mischief or tried to escape from the yard? This is not an uncommon problem at all, and we... Times Read: 102 |
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Picking-out the Perfect Dog Breed
Here are some important thoughts and/or questions you should have in your mind before you go out & bring home your new dog, first off I will pull no punches in this regard of owning a new dog. It is ... Times Read: 101 |
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How To Train Your Dog To Respond When You Call
When you're trying to train your dog, one of the most important parts of training is getting the dog to come to you when you call them. This is a basic form of training and is one of the first things... Times Read: 98 |
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Protecting Sea Turtles
Sea turtles are being protected around the world. National parks are set up along with farms and other organizations that are attempting to protect them. Sea turtles are a difficult animal to protect... Times Read: 97 |
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Aromatherapy For Man’s Faithful Friend - Dog
Emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, fear and love play a crucial role in human being's life. These feelings are also an integral part of an animal's world. Aromatherapy also provides immediate, ... Times Read: 95 |
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How To Be A Responsible Cat Owner
Now that you have a cat or several cats in the house, you need to think about how you can be a responsible cat owner and provide for the needs of your cats. This means that you have to think about th... Times Read: 94 |
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Different Kinds Of Cat Collars
Although collars are generally thought to be for the canine kind, many cat owners choose to purchase collars for their favorite felines. There are many different kinds of cat collars on the market, s... Times Read: 94 |
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Getting a New Dog? How To Chose One
Choosing a new dog might seem to be a very simple and one way task, but there are indeed a lot a factors to consider. And when one embarks on it, it could be quite confusing and exhausting. With prop... Times Read: 94 |
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Equine Tetanus - An Unnecessary Disease
Do you know anyone with a horse that has had tetanus? Probably not. Despite the fact that the organism responsible for the disease is often present in soil and horse manure, it is not a common diseas... Times Read: 94 |
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Upgrading Your Underground Dog Fence without Spending a Fortune
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... Times Read: 92 |
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Euthanasia for Pets: Making the Decision to Say Goodbye
Overwhelming Feelings of Guilt Accompany This Decision Many of us who have animal companions know that there will probably come a day when we have to make one of the most difficult decisions as a pet... Times Read: 89 |
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Dog Training – Dealing With Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety, also known in the dog training world as owner absent misbehavior, is one of the most frequently encountered problems in the world of dog training. Separation anxiety can manifest ... Times Read: 88 |
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How To Train Your Dog In Five Easy Steps
Have you noticed that being around a dog that is trained is lovely to be around? Dogs that are trained are less likely to jump up on people, and are less at risk of biting someone. Their manners are ... Times Read: 76 |
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7 Ways to Grow Flowers
Flowering landscape trees are the crown jewels of the yard. Perhaps no other plants, individually, can have as great an impact on how a yard looks in spring. Browse the articles to which I've linked ... Times Read: 75 |
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Polar Bears, Rulers of the Arctic North
The polar bears (Thalarctos maritimus) live in the Arctic regions of the north near open water where they can find their main source of food which are seals. These bears are huge with adults at 7 to... Times Read: 75 |
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Fish Make The Greatest Pets
Aren’t the children always begging for a pet or another pet? You don’t want a cat – there’s that whole litter box thing. You don’t want to train a puppy, plus what about when you want to go away for... Times Read: 74 |
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What Supplies Will You Need for a Dog?
The time has come. You have stopped by the pet shop every day on the way home from work to dote on the cute puppies in the window. Normally you return home with the thoughts of a cute puppy scamperin... Times Read: 71 |
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Nutrition for an Aging Cat
All cats are created equal, right? Wrong. Senior cats have special dietary needs, different from adult cats and kittens. Their bodies require different things. Sometimes, you will have to suppleme... Times Read: 70 |
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Getting a Puppy? Make the Right Choice
We all love a sweet, cuddly-faced puppy. Who wouldn’t? But those little bundles of joy grow up and we must make an informed decision in order to have a happy household. Each breed of dog has its own ... Times Read: 69 |
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Puppy Care: Introducing Puppy to an Older Dog
Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting experience! The puppy is excited, you are excited, but what about your older dog? You remember, the one who has been an only dog for years. It can be done and... Times Read: 68 |
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Is Your Cat Behaving Badly?
If your cat is anything like mine then he or she loves to scratch at all kinds of things, things that you really do not want to see scratched up. Cats are one of the most amazing and wonderful pets t... Times Read: 68 |
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Gone To The Dogs With Adorable Airedales
My wife and I were brought up in families with dogs. In her case, Corgis with the unfortunate name of Haggis. In my case, Welsh Terriers with the more prosaic name of Taffy. When we married we still ... Times Read: 68 |
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Aquarium Ornament
Aquarium ornaments aren't there to add any benefits to the fish, they are just for you to add some decoration in the tank. You can have all sorts of ornaments, big or small, traditional or caricature... Times Read: 68 |
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Dog Pregnancy Tips
Breeding dogs is an exciting experience. From the time a proper mate is found to the point that the puppies are born, it is crucial to take careful steps to make this successful. Professional dog bre... Times Read: 68 |
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Is Catnip Dangerous for Your Cat?
Your cat, your loving and lovable family pet is not usually what you would call a bundle of energy. In fact she spends a good deal of the day taking a siesta. When she moves she does so at her own pa... Times Read: 67 |
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Photographing Your Cat with Close-Up Techniques
Other than photographing our kids, there's probably nothing we enjoy photographing more than our pets--in my case my two Ragdoll cats. (In case you've never seen Ragdolls, they're "giant" cats that w... Times Read: 67 |
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How To Build A Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder
Before starting this article about building a squirrel proof bird feeder, let me ask you this question, what’s with squirrels? We all know that watching these creatures roaming around the backyard la... Times Read: 66 |
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Insider Tips in Controlling Ticks & Fleas effectively - Part 1
Insider Tips in Controlling Ticks & Fleas effectively - Part 1 This is 'Part One' of a series on Tick & Flea control programme. Most of the animal owners face a real challenge in tackling ticks, f... Times Read: 65 |
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Protect Your Dog From These Preventable Threats
Owning a dog is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have in their lifetime, but having a dog is much more than the occasional walk around the block or playing fetch in the yard. There ... Times Read: 64 |
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Photographing Fish: 5 Tips For Frustrated Beginners
Photographing pets can often be a difficult proposition. Add water, glass reflections and the low lighting of an aquarium environment, and you've got the recipe for one extremely difficult photo shoo... Times Read: 64 |
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The Importance Of Breeds Of Dogs
Dogs are considered as man’s best friend. If one decides to get a dog for a pet, one can choose either a specific breed otherwise known as pure bred or choose one that is if a mixed breed or a mutt. ... Times Read: 64 |
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Pet insurance, true piece of mind
Pet insurance has allowed me to make emergency medical decisions for my pets with little thought about the costs involved. Veterinary costs are constantly rising like everything else. Yet last year, ... Times Read: 64 |
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Overview Of Different Breeds Of Dogs
There are over a hundred registered breed of dogs. Recognizing the type of the dog is basically associated with its breed. A purebred animal belongs to a documented and acknowledged group of unmixed ... Times Read: 63 |
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Dog Training With A Head Collar
The head collar has become an increasingly popular dog training tool in the past couple of years. Two of the most well known brands of head collar on the market are the Gentle Leader and the Halti, b... Times Read: 63 |
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Dog Training With A Training Collar Or Choke Collar
There are a variety of names that go under the broad heading of “training collar”. Some of them are --- choke collar, choke chain, training collar, correction collar and slip collar. These are all tr... Times Read: 63 |
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Click And Treat Training For Dogs
The first major improvement in dog training since choke chains and spiked collars, click and treat has quickly establishing itself in becoming a big hit in the world of dog training. Currently, there... Times Read: 63 |
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Using Flower Essences with Cats
Are you are trying to integrate a new cat into your feline family? Do your cats fight with each other? Is your new cat grieving its lost human companion who had to go into a nursing home? Flower... Times Read: 62 |
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Feeding And Keeping Your Dog Healthy
A healthy puppy should be clear-eyed, somewhat roly-poly, loose-skinned, free from any skin trouble, hungry for its meals, and lively. It should not be timid or shy. If the puppy seems warm or sleepy... Times Read: 62 |
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Housbreaking an Older Dog
Housebreaking an older dog is not an impossible task. Although it is generally easier to housebreak a puppy, any dog can be housebroken given the proper techniques. First, before you begin, you must ... Times Read: 62 |
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Cats Are Very Lovable Creatures
“Who would believe such pleasure from a wee ball o' fur?”- An Irish saying about cats, perhaps best describes what pleasure-giving creatures cats can be. Jean Burden, beautifully defines the feline ... Times Read: 61 |
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Caring For Your Dog
Dogs are social animals that have worked with humans for thousands of years. They have played an important role in various different cultures. Dogs are highly valued for their intelligence and loyalt... Times Read: 61 |
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Change Your Thinking to Change Your Dog's Behavior
Bad Behavior is only a Game. I recently changed the way I think about training my dog. I have one of those high spirited dominate alpha males who instinctively thinks he is the leader of the pack an... Times Read: 61 |
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Puppy Housebreaking Does Not Have To Be All That Hard
Puppy Housebreaking and Housetraining Procedures and Methods - Working Toward a Housebroken GSD Puppy housebreaking should start just as soon as you bring your German Shepherd puppy home - and it is ... Times Read: 60 |
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Premium Dog Food
Is premium dog food better for your dog? Should you reach for the generic brand dog food to save money or spend a fortune on premium dog food to treat your dog right? With so many premium dog foods o... Times Read: 60 |
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Dog Training Tip - Leash/Collar Training
When you're learning about something new, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of relevant information available. This informative article should help you focus on the central points. T... Times Read: 60 |
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Why Dogs Bark
Picture this, you're walking in the park, minding your own business when suddenly a dog comes up to you and starts barking. You start to panic because there is no reason for this dog to be barking at... Times Read: 60 |
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Getting a Dog
Dogs are arguably one of the best companions that a human can find, so it goes without saying that getting one has probably crossed your mind at least once before. If you have gone beyond just think... Times Read: 59 |
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Raising Puppies: Be Positive
Bringing home the puppy home is one of the most enjoyable things that you can enjoy with the young puppy. After that, you are now thrusts into the role of a mother hen or an alpha male type of owner ... Times Read: 59 |
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Should Outside Cats Use A Collar
Most cat owners find themselves in a quandary over whether or not to use a cat collar on their outdoor cats. The debate still reigns over the pros and cons of outfitting an outside cat with a collar,... Times Read: 58 |
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Dogs Beg The Question: Is There Training Available For Our Human Friends?
The focus of many pet owners seems to be directed towards their animals, which makes a great deal of sense in most cases. However, when trying to correct unwanted behavior in your dog you might want ... Times Read: 58 |
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Dog Care Fundamentals
Dog care may come in all forms, depending on the requirements of your pet, but thanks to modern veterinary medicines, dogs are now living healthier well through their golden ages. dog care is much li... Times Read: 58 |
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The Profile Of A Wannabe Dog Breed
Dog lovers everywhere devote so much time choosing the right dog breeds before they decide to purchase a dog. For them, the dog’s breed is one contributing factor to its value. That is why most famil... Times Read: 58 |
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Dog Treat Ingredients To Avoid
There are many websites on the Internet that provide access to dog treat recipes. Many of these recipes are excellent resources for providing your dogs with healthy treats that are affordable and nu... Times Read: 58 |
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The Best Toys for Your Dogs
Dogs is a major status symbol in American pet-keeping. Every year, over 12 billion dollars have been spent on dog food and veterinary care alone. According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers ... Times Read: 57 |
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Dog Beds: Now That You Have Your New Pooch, Where's He Going to Sleep?
Take my word for it, no matter how much you want your new puppy to sleep with you, this is not the best option. Especially when you’re dealing with a 75-pound behemoth that’s scared of a little thund... Times Read: 57 |
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KFC - A Girl and her Dog's Best Friend
KFC – a girl and her dog’s best friend. My most precious boy Chan the Chow was not doing very well. He was 12 years old and his coat was dull and thin, he had stopped eating and did not want to be in... Times Read: 57 |
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Eliminating Problem Dog Behaviors – Jumping And Roaming
Every dog owner must eventually deal with some unwanted behaviors on the part of their four legged companions. Some of the most frequently encountered training problems with puppies and dogs alike ar... Times Read: 57 |
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FREE Dog Training Tips: Easy Steps to YOU Becoming Leader of the Pack
This article is the second in a 3-part series about changing dog behavior using positive dog training methods. Be a leader, a dog will follow. From the last article, remember King and his dominant d... Times Read: 55 |
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Things to Know About a German Shepherd Dog
A sound temperament is a must in a German Shepherd Dog (GSD). By sound, I mean a disposition where one minute you can let a protection trained GSD play alone with your 5-year old child, pull on its e... Times Read: 54 |
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Weight Problems In Dogs: Is Your Dog Fat?
People may not be aware of this, but obesity is one of the greatest problems dogs are dealing with these days. Obesity, like humans, is also caused by excessive eating and unhealthy binges. Mostly, t... Times Read: 54 |
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Taking Terrific Photos of Your Dog
Dogs have a wonderful sense of humor. The moment you turn on your camera – they stop doing whatever made you reach for it. Great pet pictures do happen, just not as often as we’d like. The keys to gr... Times Read: 52 |
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