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Are Wolves or Foxes Ancestors of Today’s Companion?
By Jennifer Ayalon · 10 years ago
Although most people consider wolves to be the direct ancestors of domesticated dogs, elements of doubt have been creeping into this assumption. Based on DNA, the link between wolves and dogs seems to be ironclad, ...
Enrolling Your Puppy in an Obedience Class
By Jennifer Ayalon · 10 years ago
When a new puppy is brought into the home, there is generally a hope that this new family member will be an asset to the household, bringing joy and happiness. Unfortunately, many puppies never fulfill ...
History of Man’s Best Friend
By Jennifer Ayalon · 10 years ago
Regardless of how close you are to any other human, there will probably be no other being who will accept you unconditionally for what you are than your dog. All your dog cares about is ...
Find the Best Heat Lamps
By Jane Dabad · 10 years ago
Once you decide to get an Iguana pet, you have probably spent a lot of time surfing the internet for information on your exotic pet. If you have found good information on the care of ...
Producing Aquarium Decorations From Rejected Objects
By Tim Kessler · 9 years ago
Designing and putting together a theme for your aquarium can be quite a delightful project. Done properly, it will certainly create a piece of home decor for you to be satisfied with and one that ...
Dogs with Jobs - Bed Bug Detection Dogs
By Janet Hosler · 9 years ago
There is a group of working dogs known as detection dogs, and there are many specific types of detection specialties. With the frequency of travel within the United States and to foreign countries, there has ...
The Truth About UV Animal Urine Detector Flashlights
By Mike Grzywacz · 9 years ago
When trying to find a solution to find pet urine spots in your home, it can be overwhelming. There are A LOT of products and brands to select from. However, sadly not all are made ...
Safety in Homes With Dogs and Children
By Jennifer Ayalon · 10 years ago
While it is true that most dogs are strongly attracted in a positive way to children, the truth is that a good relationship between kids and dogs is something that rarely comes about without some ...
Common Illnesses of Dogs
By Jennifer Ayalon · 10 years ago
When Pandora’s Box was opened, not only were a host of diseases released upon mankind, but also plenty of illnesses that would affect dogs. Most of these diseases are dog-specific, but several of them can ...
Hot Weather and Your Dog
By Jennifer Ayalon · 10 years ago
After a winter spent cooped up inside, it’s likely that both you and your dog will be anxious to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather. Although the temperatures in spring are generally fairly moderate, ...
Parasites in Dogs
By Jennifer Ayalon · 10 years ago
Diseases such as distemper and parvovirus can have a serious impact on your dog’s health, but your dog can also be affected by external and internal parasites. Parasites are creatures that derive their living from ...
Caring for Your Dog During a Disaster
By Jennifer Ayalon · 10 years ago
Natural and manmade disasters or emergencies can happen anywhere, and often with little or no warning. Whether you are dealing with the aftermath of a tornado, coping with a hurricane, or recovering from an earthquake, ...
Dogs with Jobs - The Truffle Sniffing Dog
By Janet Hosler · 10 years ago
I have a great interest in well trained dogs, especially those trained for specific tasks. Dogs with jobs are fascinating to me. I want to know if the job skill has to do with the ...
DIY Chicken Coop
By Alex Wang · 10 years ago
Inside Summer, we have ten Aficionado Orpingtons (of course, ten-- I've six youngsters that insist upon consuming 3 x per day, additionally goodies, so we go through ova at an mind boggling charge). To start ...
Why Do Dogs Howl?
By Janet Hosler · 10 years ago
I have 3 dogs, all of different breeds. Each of them is unique in their own way, endearing and peculiar at the same time. One of the unexplainable behaviors they have all developed is the ...
The Risk Of Neglecting Your Pets Oral Care!
By Bradley Elliot · 10 years ago
Whilst most pet owners are concerned about the oral hygiene of their pet, many others should understand that this is a matter that could possibly carry severe repercussions if left unattended. The problem does not ...
Preparing For Your New Puppy
By Jennifer Ayalon · 10 years ago
Regardless of whether you’re an adult or a child, there is nothing more exciting than bringing a new puppy into the home. However, successfully introducing a new puppy depends upon a good deal of thought ...
How Ticks Can Impact Your Dog’s Health
By Jennifer Ayalon · 10 years ago
There is basically no region of the country that can be considered free of tick borne diseases. These diseases can have a serious impact on your dog’s life, and being aware that they exist can ...
Does Your Dog Need To Bark All The Time?
By Jennifer Ayalon · 10 years ago
Barking is natural for your dog; he or she uses it to communicate and under ideal circumstances, barking is used as a warning or to signal fear. However, all too often barking slides from being ...
Curbing Dog Aggression
By Jennifer Ayalon · 10 years ago
Uncontrolled aggressive behavior is one of the major reasons why dogs are either given to animal shelters or put down. All dogs, and all living creatures, have the capacity to act aggressively because it is ...