A poorly trained dog is a nuisance and can even be a danger to himself and others. A properly trained dog, on the other had, is a wonderful and pleasant companion. In addition to helping you bond, it can even protect your pet from being hurt if he listens and will come when called. When training alw...

There is an ever growing assortment of dog carriers on the market today. People continue to look for smaller dogs to add to their home and families. Consequently, the demand for dog carriers is higher than ever. How do you decide which carrier to choose from the growing assortment? What size is y...

If you?re looking for an unusual, eye-catching pet, it?s hard to go wrong with a snake. They?re exotic enough to catch people?s interest, yet hardy enough to require minimal care. Nevertheless, uninformed first-time owners tend to make some basic mistakes, some of which can be quite costly. Here ...

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 at the old home, where a fence has existed for years, the 100 pound lab would simply hop the thing a...

The West Highland White Terrier or Westie, has it`s origin, as the name suggests, in the western Scottish Highlands. They were originally bred for controlling the population of rats, fox, otter and other vermin The West highland White Terrier (also known as the Westie) is a elegant looking dog with ...

There is such a wide selection of dog agility equipment, where do I begin? There are several factors to consider when making your agility equipment purchases. Two major factors are your goals and your dog. Are your goals to develop a deeper bonding with your dog by taking agility classes together,...

Bailey is a three year old Bull Terrier, and she`s the love of Maruchy Perez`s life. Maruchy is a singer, and the summer that Bailey was born she was working for one of the Disney ships out of Port Canaveral (half her luck - sounds like a great lifestyle!). Maruchy had researched the the breed for t...

Is your home safe for your Furr Kids? It might surprise you to know how many hazards there are in a typical home for the pets we love. Most everyone is aware that anti-freeze, pest sprays, rat poison and the like should be kept where no pet can get to them. And many of us have heard about plants th...

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...

German Shepherds were among the first dogs trained for police work- beginning around 1900 in Ghent, Belgium. Dog?s body cells contain the most pairs of chromosomes (heredity- carrying structures) of any mammal- 39 pairs. There is an old Chinese belief that if a person owns a good and faithful dog t...

There are certain rules that you should follow every single time you work on training your Pit Bull Terrier. One of these things is making sure that you are training him in an area where there aren?t lots of distractions. Distractions can be an important tool used for training your Pit Bull Terrie...

I?ve been around many people who try to lead a horse by controlling their head with a lead rope. They end up pulling or jerking the lead rope and the horse will typically pull back or push around the person with the lead rope. Ultimately, you want slack in the lead rope while leading your horse beca...

So you just loved that sweet little puppy that you found in the pet shop. It will keep you company, and give you kisses, and guard your valuables. But what do you need to care for the lovable little thing and ensure it is happy and healthy? Basic Needs ? All puppies will need a water bowl, a food ...

In most cases you should not be too concerned about your dog vomiting. If you know that the dog got into something or you changed its diet, you can probably wait 24 hours to see if the vomiting clears up, but only if your dog does not appear lethargic. You must withhold food for 24 hours and ...

The first thing you need to figure out is what your dog likes. Figure out which treats they like the most. Whatever treat gets the most positive reaction is the treat you want to use. Once you`ve figured this out, invest in purchasing a supply of these treats so that they are handy at all times. Sta...

Okay, so it?s not the cleanest or most appealing of dog behaviors, but it is a serious problem with most dog owners ? how do I start dog potty training so that my dog stops eating poop?! Well, there are no guarantees here, unfortunately. However, this article will detail some ideas you can try, so t...

For the most part cat décor is less about being beautiful and more about keeping your pet safe and comfortable. However there are so many manufacturers of cat products that you can fine almost any of the items mentioned above in several different colors. Try purchasing items such as litter boxes and...

Pet adoption is a fabulous option if you?re seeking a companion animal. You?ll be able to select from a wide variety of different breeds and ages as well as save a life. However, I fully realize that if you plan to show or breed your animal, it would make more sense to purchase a young animal from...

As Forest Gump might say "a best friend is as a best friend does." We`re all busy these days and if your life is anything like mine it can be a tough life to live. So, I don`t know about you but maybe it?s time for a break. Take a little bit of time to hang with your feathered friend(s) and give the...

While parasites of various types are often responsible for fish rubbing themselves against objects in the tank, sometimes to the point of causing raw skin, it can be difficult to identify which parasite it is, unless you have a very good visual of it. In the case of skin fluke, which is a parasitic ...

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...

?Doggy breath? ? that unpleasant odor emanating from the mouths of Rover and Boomer ? can be a signal of serious health problems. A dog?s mouth is his primary means of contact with the world around him. He uses his mouth to eat, to investigate and to communicate. The jaws are a powerful tool used ...

As much as you love the sound of your new little bird, you probably don?t want to hear it at the crack of dawn. If your feathered friend?s morning song is interrupting your sleep, you might want to buy a bird cage cover. Though not an absolute necessity, covers have some definite advantages. First o...

Your new living room furniture is in tatters. Your nerves are frayed. Your cat thinks you have morphed into someone he doesn`t know and you need a solution to his inappropriate scratching behavior now! Sound familiar? Well, this was our situation a few months ago until we got a handle on a strategy ...

It is important that anyone who is thinking about becoming the owner of a Pit Bull learn about the breed before making the final decision. Pit Bulls need owners that can provide them with lots of love and attention, and keep doing it forever. They need to be trained well in order for them to make a ...

Why do so many dogs get euthanized when their owners could have taught them not to bite? When it comes to dog aggressiveness, there are laws that state the dog?s owner can be charged and the dog put down if the dog bites someone. Of course, with some serious dog training, dogs can be taught to enjoy...

Your dogs health is important to you. You show her how important by keeping her well fed and groomed, making sure she gets plenty of exercise and providing a collection of fun, safe toys for her entertainment. You don`t skimp on the quality of his food. And to reward good boys and girls, there are...

What should you feed your cat to make sure he or she will have the necessary nutrition? What is the ideal mix of food to help your cat live to the limit of it`s life span? To answer these questions, one should look at the diet of a feline in it`s natural habitat. In the wild, a cat eats almost exclu...

In Greyhound racing the dogs are bred, weaned and trained with great care in order to create winning dogs. Unfortunately they are also subject to the ?win, place, show, or go? rule. This is where Greyhound rescue and adoption agencies come into the picture. All Greyhound dogs run for the joy of it b...

The best breedings are generally those where the pedigrees have several outstanding ancestors common to both the sire and dam. This is how breed "type" is set. The formula for establishing and maintaining type, for example, would be the sire`s sire should be the same dog as the dam`s grandsire. T...

Chocolate. Who can resist it? Your dogs health depends on it! (resisting, that is). We humans get to indulge because most of us know when to stop. But your dog won`t quit after just a few. Give her a chance and she`ll down the whole box of Godivas in one gulp. So on Valentine`s Day, you`re actually ...

Occasionally, some of us get to do work that is totally fun and such is the case with my assignment to review Cat Fancy Magazine. My own two Bengal cats volunteered to assist with my research but in the end both of them were found sleeping on the job. A recent issue of Cat Fancy Magazine estimated ...

The teaching and training of dog tricks while not a necessary part of a dog?s education, is an achievement that offer dog owners and his friends a great deal of amusement and adds materially to the value of a dog. Training your dog tricks can be difficult and frustrating if you cannot achieve the re...

While "late is better than never," sooner is better than later, at least when it comes to your dog`s dental health. Dental disease gets worse over time, and the longer you wait, the more damage that will have to be taken care of and the more expensive your vet bill will be. Your dog probably won`t n...

There are a few different problems that are seen commonly in puppies who are six months of age or younger. These problems include submissive urination, urination when getting overly excited, and problems with nipping and chewing. If your Pit Bull terrier pup is having problems in any of these area...

The Head: The show dog judge will ask you to place your Shih Tzu show dog on the table. The Shih Tzu show dog judge will then get the first close look at your Shih Tzu?s expression. He will be looking for proper shape and dark eyes. He will check the length of your Shih Tzu?s nose. He will look ...

There are many of us who consider our pets as part of the family, and this is evidenced by a recent statistic that states 65% of all U.S. homes own at least one pet. Along with this increase in pet ownership comes the need for services tailored for our pet?s comfort. And, because of this trend, pet ...

Of the thirty-three terrier breeds (most of which were first used for hunting of some sort and so came up as aggressive and lively), the Wire Fox Terrier has a reputation for scampishness. That is, the breed with the challenging personality that has been identified throughout its history as being as...

In the early winter of 2004, we found our beagle, Biscuit, with her one remaining puppy near a creek outside of our property line. Biscuit had managed to keep her tiny black puppy alive for four weeks in spite of bitter cold temperatures. Biscuit had a habit of having her puppies where no one could ...

The king of terriers was developed to hunt otter in Yorkshire, England. It is the result of crosses between the now extinct English Black and Tan Terrier and the Otter Hound. The Airedale got the best of its hound and terrier ancestors. Its talents are many. Airedales have been and are still used as...

We all want what is best for our pet. Yet sometimes because of your hectic schedules, we tend to put our dog?s care at the bottom of the list or it just becomes a habit of chores we perform every day without giving it much thought. We stumble out of bed in the morning, let the dog out, fill the wate...

If you don`t want to see your Pitbull put to sleep or even shot, please read this article. I`m sure you`re aware of the bad reputation Pitbulls have. That reputation is mostly based on ignorance and irresponsible owners that don`t take the time to learn about the breeds special needs. You see, ...

Having only been a horse owner for 10 months, to suddenly find myself with a foal to care for was quite a shock. My horse is a traditional coloured cob, prone to be a bit on the large side anyway, so she hid the foal very well. So well in fact that it was not until we found her early one morning ...

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 are over 10,000 trainers who are using this training method everyday. One advantage to using this...

Thinking of getting a dog? You know your child wants a dog to play with but did you know that the love and companionship of a dog can have long lasting effects going far beyond their ability to entertain and amuse? The current research into dog assisted therapy has turned the humble pet dog into ...

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 ...

Social bookmarking websites are becoming more and more popular. They allow you to save bookmarks online and Tag/Categorize them with keywords instead of saving them as bookmarks in the favorite`s list of your browser. This is particularly useful when your browser based bookmarks have become unwieldy...

If you have a cat who doesn`t use her cat litter box, it might be the type of cat litter you buy for her. Cats are fussy about a lot of things, and the cat litter brand you think she`ll likes might end up offending her for a number of reasons. If she doesn`t like it, your cat will communicate the ...

Technically speaking, dogs as a separate species are supposed to be evolved from the wolves. Research indicates that the wolf mutated into several breeds, according to the climate, geography and the environment. As these separate breeds were assimilated and socially integrated into the human society...

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 itself in many different ways, including chewing, destroying the owner?s property, excessive barking,...