Teach Your Dog How to JUMP Over!
By Babu Banik - 4/3/2009
Agility is excellent exercise for you and your dog. It is fun for children and also teaches them coordination and a sense of accomplishment for every new obstacle that they learn. Let us now see how to teach your pet ?Over?, which means jumping an obstacle. In order to begin agility, it is a good id...
6 Different Dog Breeds You Don`t Know
By Ispas Marin - 4/3/2009
Everybody has heard of the basset hound or the beagle. This type of dogs has proved to have many qualities or has been advertised a lot. The influence plays also an important role:if one of my friends. to whom I compete has just bought a pitbull, I should definitely bring about a Tossain. How about ...
The Advantages of Snake Senses
By Tim Buchinger - 4/3/2009
Like most animals on the planet, snakes have the five normal senses. Those would be sight, touch, smell, hearing and taste. Some features of the senses are limited, while others are extended beyond the norm. Eyes - The range of sensitivity of the eyes vary greatly from snake to snake. Most snakes se...
Traveling With Your Dog: Some Tips From The Road
By Susan Ryder - 4/3/2009
We enjoy camping, and love to take our yellow lab, Kayla, along with us. With Illinois currently as our home base, we?ve taken her on trips as far away as California, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and South Carolina for wonderful camping trips. Being prepared for road trips with your dog is...
How to Get Free Pet Tags
By Alison Cole - 4/3/2009
Pet health insurance and related products often provide free pet ID tags when you purchase a policy or join an organization. Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations also provide free pet ID tags. An internet search in your area may find information about local organizations like the Animal ...
Pit Bull Terriers: What are the Best Dog Toys?
By Tim Amherst - 4/3/2009
It is important to provide your Pit Bull with toys that are safe for him. Due to the strength and aggression that Pit Bulls naturally have, it is often hard for owners to find suitable toys that are strong enough to hold up to the dog. Many Pit Bulls are also hard to please when it comes to toys, th...
Dog-Tired: Getting Through the First Night Home With Your New Puppy
By Lisa Pallardy - 4/3/2009
Opinions vary over the best place for your dog to sleep. The best advice: start a puppy off in the room you eventually want him to sleep in.
Want to let your new puppy sleep in your bed? Lots of people do, but be warned: This will very quickly become a habit! If Fido gets to sleep...
"Hybrid" Dog - Isn`t That Just Another Word for Mutt?
By Hope Saidel - 4/3/2009
Every day we hear more about the new ?hybrid? dogs, or ?designer? dogs. Each feature is accompanied by pictures of adorable puppies that are examples of this new ?breed.? Of course they?re cute! All puppies are! Should you pay hundreds, and in some cases, thousands of dollars for one? Certainly not!...
Animal Communicator
By Mary Rosendale - 4/3/2009
I have a business card burning a hole in my Rolodex. It?s from an animal communicator. Someone who allegedly interprets mental pictures from animals. I love my dog dearly. He communicates with very expressive eyes and I don?t seem to have much trouble? getting? him. But because I?m so attached to ...
Use Homemade Dog Treat Recipes For Dogs With Allergies
By Todd Jones - 4/3/2009
Utilizing homemade dog treat recipes may be the best alternative to dog owners whose pet has severe allergies. Although some dogs have no food allergies as all there are many dogs that are either severely allergic to one or two specific ingredients and other dogs have allergies to many ingredients....
Keeping Your Pooch Warm in Winters
By Babu Banik - 4/3/2009
For most pet lovers trying to envisage a moment of absolute contentment, the image of sitting in the wintry sunshine with their pet animal in their lap would probably come forth unbidden. For any pet lover, the word ?warm cuddle? would evince the response ?my pet? as the season for warm cuddles with...
Pet Travel Essentials: How to be Prepared When Traveling With Your Pet
By Mike Steele - 4/3/2009
Traveling with a pet can be a wonderful experience for you and your family, especially when you keep in mind that your pet`s needs are similar to your own. Many of us feel some anxiety about traveling, and so do our pets. Meeting new people and rapidly changing settings can frighten pets, making the...
Training Your Dog To Jump The Rope Trick: Simple and Fun Dog Trick
By Moses Chia - 4/3/2009
To teach a dog to jump, with your right hand hold a cane just high enough above the ground so that your dog can easily step over it, and in your left hand hold a piece of treat just in front of him, so that he will have to step over the stick to get it. As the dog grows older and understands what yo...
Adopting A Dog
By Russell Savige - 4/3/2009
You know what it`s like. You see a cute curly haired puppy in the pet store, with big brown eyes begging for your attention. Next thing you know, you`re walking down the pet food aisle at the supermarket buying dinner for your new puppy. It`s not hard to get sucked in by a puppy. However, sharing yo...
Boxers Make Great Family Dogs
By Amy Howells - 4/3/2009
A breed of dog called a Boxer is very family-oriented and they always love to be around people. Treat them as family members. Never underestimate their need for human companionship, which is the most notable trait of this breed. The Boxer is happiest when it is with people. Its whole pelvis moves wh...
Tips for Frustrated Dog Owners
By Justin Bryce - 4/3/2009
Ever felt like your dog just wasn?t paying any attention to you at all? You talked, you yelled, you shouted, maybe you jumped up and down and waved your arms, but he just wasn?t interested in anything you had to say to him in any tone of voice. Well don?t worry. This happens to all dog owners at so...
Water Chemistry For The Discus Tank
By Alden Smith - 4/3/2009
Much has been written about the Discus, or Symphysodon aequifasciatus, its Latin name. The Discus has always been given a bad rap for being hard to raise and difficult to keep. Actually, these long-lived fishes are easy to keep as long as certain guidelines are followed. Here, we discuss the diffe...
Worming Your Dog
By J. Howard Moore - 4/3/2009
Regular worming is essential to protect your dog against internal parasites. This involves giving it preparations in liquid or tablet form. Adult dogs should be wormed at least once a year, and at least once every six months if in contact with children. Dogs showing any signs of infection should be ...
Your First Cichlid Aquarium
By William Berg - 4/3/2009
So you`re thinking about trying cichlids. A good choice. In this article I shall try to give a few examples of good cichlid aquariums that are suitable for beginners. I`ve tried to suggest set-ups that will be beautiful and easy to maintain, and species that are easily bred so that you might observe...
Take that Junk out of your Trunk
By Ryan Joseph - 4/3/2009
Your local grocery store is chock full of food and treats that are stuffed with bad quality ingredients. It is a real shock that the shelves do not simply collapse under the weight of all that rubbish. Here are some bad protein items you will want avoid like the bubonic plague:
Soybean meal, wheat ...
Pet Identification Tags And The Internet
By T.B. Collins - 4/3/2009
The greatest fear of most pet owners is that there is a chance the family pet will get lost, and not be returned. But many of these same pet owners fail to take the necessary precautions needed to safeguard their pets. By simply overlooking the importance of the pet identification tag, and how havin...
Dogs & Kids: Happy Together
By Gene Sower - 4/3/2009
Dogs and kids, it`s a combination that at it`s best can be the stuff of childhood dreams. At it`s worst, it can be a source of heartache and pain and even injury. How can you ensure that your child and Man`s Best Friend have a loving and safe relationship? Mostly, it`s the responsibility of the adul...
Cats and Their Allure: What, When, Where and Why
By Marjorie Allen - 4/3/2009
Domesticated cats have been gaining in popularity in the United States. It is projected that by the year 2010 there will be far more cats than dogs. Noted for their independence, cats can also be loving and loyal to their owners. They adjust well to indoor living, take great care in grooming themsel...
My Santa Is My Owner And She Lets Me Write Down My Wishes This Christmas
By Babu Banik - 4/3/2009
When I first heard Audrey Hepburn sing ?These are a few of my favorite things? in the evergreen movie ? My fair Lady?, I never thought I?d have an occasion to present my own list some day. But you know what they say, ?Every dog ahs his day?, and I got mine too. This Christmas, my dear owner in my e...
How I Get More Training Done On My Horses In 1/2 The Time
By Dale Anderson - 4/3/2009
Here`s a simple way... to help your horse learn twice
as fast. We are all pressed for time, seems there is just not enough
of it. There is the job, family duties, maybe social
events, all competing for our time. Our horse is ignored and
we end up with a 10 year old "greenbroke" horse, which can
me...
Animal Ethics
By Jon Dunkerley - 4/3/2009
Introduction A long time ago, before evolution turned the primate into the businessman carrying a brief case, the topic of ethical considerations concerning animals was as talked about as an episode of Barney at a dog trainer?s convention. Why is this? I believe that this is because nobody bothered ...
History of Dogs? Or Maybe Wolves?
By Moses Chia - 4/3/2009
Origin Do you know that the adorable little puppy you bought home last week could possibly be a descendent of a wolf? It may well be true! In fact, many theorists believe that wolf is the direct ancestors of domestic dog. Nevertheless, there are just as many who argue that it seems impossible to ha...
Who Let The Dogs Out? Pointers For In Home Dog Training
By Ewen Chia - 4/3/2009
Who let the dogs out? Remember this song which gave birth to a rather popular phrase some years back? Perhaps, its fame can be traced to how it struck a cord on our collective subconscious. After all, not a few of us fear the warpath of dogs gone wild. Tattered items, shredded clothes, ruined furnit...
Goldfish Tips - Keeping The Aquarium Clean
By Dane Stanton - 4/3/2009
You do clean your house don?t you? Well you have to clean your Goldfish?s house too and it?s a lot simpler! Cleaning and maintaining a goldfish tank is a must because this breed is really dirty. Even a teenager?s room would be better than a goldfish tank that?s left alone for a week! The Goldfish ar...
Mealtime is the Perfect Time - for Dog Training, That Is
By ONeal Hendrix - 4/3/2009
Eating is one of the most primal activities for dogs. They love it, and they have respect for whoever gives them food (the leader in the pack). You can use your "power" of being pack leader to enhance your dog training efforts -- every day. The following suggestions will help you establish yo...
Setting up your First Aquarium
By William Berg - 4/3/2009
When you have decided what type of fish and plants you wish to keep, found a suitable tank and purchased all the necessary equipment, the next step is to actually set up your aquarium. Many people quite randomly add stuff to their aquarium without much consideration, which usually mean that they wil...
Veterinarian Hunting for A "Happy Pet" Vet
By Terry Price - 4/3/2009
Choosing the right veterinarian should be a little more involved than simply picking up the phone book and calling one that is closest to your place of residence. You may find that after a few appointments you are uncomfortable with your choice for various reasons. You may not be happy with the adv...
Goldfish Tips - Finding Out The Gender of Your Goldfish
By Dane Stanton - 4/3/2009
Boy or Girl? How can you tell whether your Goldfish is male or female? You might want to know because you want to breed them, or give them the right name before Jack turns out to be the mother Goldfish! Here are some clues that might help you sort out the Goldfish boys from the Goldfish girls: * The...
It`s a Dog`s Life
By Shirley Purdy - 4/3/2009
What do we mean when we say ?Oh, It?s a Dog?s Life?? Maybe it?s because the ideal dog?s life is to have nothing more than a warm bed, to be fed regularly, and know that there is at least one human who cares and loves them. Or, is it that some dog?s are left out in the cold...literally! Knowing that...
Breed Specific Legislation: Is Your Pit Bull Next?
By Jason Mann - 4/3/2009
Breed specific legislation otherwise known as ?BSL? has started to sweep the world. Germany, Canada, The United States, France, and England are among the major countries that have enacted some form of breed specific law that restricts or calls for a complete ban on several breeds from existing peace...
How To Use Horse Training Thinking To Solve Dang Near Any Problem With A Horse
By Andy Curry - 4/3/2009
Horse training can be a relatively mysterious subject to people who have not studied it. Even more mysterious is a behavioral problem a horse has that causes his owner stress and frustration. What many horse owners don`t understand is often the handler, not the horse, is causing the problem. That b...
Birds - Getting Along With Each Other
By Michael Russell - 4/3/2009
Fact: not all birds like each other. So if having just one feathered friend in your house isn`t enough for you then please keep that in mind before going out and stocking up on a few of these as pets. The sad truth is, most bird owners dream that they can buy any kind of bird, group them all toget...
Wanting To Keep Tropical Fish
By Robert Mellor - 4/3/2009
So you want to keep tropical fish and have a stunning aquarium sitting in your living room or anywhere else in your house for that matter. Maybe you wish to breed topical fish in the future as a hobby or even make a living from it. If your thinking of getting tropical fish then there is a few rules ...
Dog Rescue: Is it Right for You?
By Blake Kritzberg - 4/3/2009
Ever had a hankering for a certain breed of dog? Not an obsession, mind you ? not the sort of longing that would send you rushing to a breeder, thousand-dollar-bill in your sweaty palm ? but just a gentle appreciation for the virtues of the Poodle, Pug or Pyrenean Mastiff? Let?s say you have -- but ...
Aquarium Tank Basics
By Nathan Miller - 5/12/2008
Any new aquarium tank should first be given a thorough test to ensure that it is watertight. If after 12 hours there are no leaks, it may be emptied and placed in its final position.
Now all is ready to set up the aquarium, for this work we shall require various items such as sand, rocks etc. The...
Teething Blues
By Debbie Ray - 5/11/2008
One of the things you may, or may not, be prepared for when getting a new puppy is its desire to chew. Often this can be quite destructive depending on exactly how you handle this situation.
Instinctively puppies often chew because they need to- not because they want to destroy your personal items...
Which Breed Is Right For You?
By Lana Hampton - 5/8/2008
Why does one breed appeal to a person over another? Why do some of us love the size, looks and temperament of a Great Dane and others would never own anything but a Toy Poodle?
Every breed has their pros and cons. As a prospective puppy buyer/dog owner, you must be aware of the traits, both good ...
Getting Ready For Your Pet Bunny Rabbit
By Andrea Austin - 5/6/2008
How To Teach Your Children The Proper Care For Your Pet Rabbit!
Children are naturally innately drawn to cute, cuddle-y little creatures, and they will probably want to pick up, stroke and play with your new pet rabbit. But while this may be tempting, it`s potentially quite dangerous -- both to t...
Prevent Feline UTI With a Raw Food Diet (Part I)
By Nancy E. Wigal - 5/5/2008
A feline Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) often causes cats to stop using their litter boxes. This is a very painful condition for kitty. Using her logic, she thinks that because it hurts to use the litter box, maybe she should urinate someplace else. It might not hurt to urinate in another part of the...
Choosing Koi For Your Aquarium
By Nate Jamieson - 5/4/2008
While you may purchase young, small koi, like other species of creatures, they will adapt their growth and size somewhat, to the restrictions of space. Food and overall conditions in the aquarium will also affect their growth rate, with premium food being important, and overfeeding to be avoided bot...
How Long Will My Cat Live?
By Larry Chamberlain - 5/1/2008
The answer to that depends upon several factors.
The care that you give your cat, the quality of the food that your cat eats, the kind of lifestyle that your cat lives. All these things play their part in the chances of your cat enjoying a long life.
Veterinary medicine has made some great adv...
Revealed! Secret training methods for your Dog!
By Ray Coleiro - 4/28/2008
Have you fallen under the spell of large limpid eyes and a saucy grin? Enchanted by the petite one with the grace of a
ballet dancer and terrier ?like qualities? Or were you taken by cute and goofy like appearance and personality of the larger breed of dog?
Did you find the constant demand fo...
Love Is Not The End But Beginning
By Pamela Chao - 4/25/2008
Scott had to turn his head away while the needle penetrated; with a sobering voice, he kept saying, ?I am sorry; I am so sorry.? As soon as he returned home from the vet, this six-foot-two-tall man collapsed into tears after putting Jackie, his kitty cat to sleep. Jackie had not cleaned himself or e...
Thrush Song Bird
By Ryan Fyfe - 4/20/2008
Thrush are a group of small passerine birds that exist most commonly in the Old World. Most often Thrush are plump, soft plumaged, small to medium sized insectivores or sometimes omnivores. Often thrush will feed from the ground. Thrush have also come to be known as song birds as they have many attr...
Dog Treat Ingredients To Avoid
By Todd Jones - 4/19/2008
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 nutritious. As with any information that you find on the Internet, however, you should do quite a bit ...
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