Pets

The Complex Behavior Beyond The Parrot Bite

By Dalvin Rumsey · 18 years ago

Parrots’ behavior is commonly misunderstood by people who have them as pets. Parrots have a complex behavior which is a little harder to manage by a person, not as the case of a dog for ...

How to Make Sure the Hummingbirds Find You This Spring

By Cindy Dykstra · 18 years ago

It's spring at last, and here in Southern Colorado, it seems we've been waiting a long time to glimpse our favorite wild bird, the hummingbird. We just love watching these tiny, lithe creatures of such ...

Homemade Pet Food: All Natural, Holistic Pet Food

By Tracy Hargraves · 18 years ago

With the current problem on the hazards brought by the massive scale of contaminants on commercial pet food, most pet owners resorted to homemade pet food. The all natural ingredients of homemade pet food guarantees ...

Things to Consider When Buying Agility Equipment

By Mike Ii Arroyo · 18 years ago

When planning to train your dog to be as agile as those dogs you have seen on dog competitions, you need to follow certain guidelines in order to produce optimal results. You can buy quality ...

How To Treat Cushings Disease in Dogs

By Dr. Andrew Jones · 18 years ago

Cushings Disease, also called hyperadrenocorticism, is relatively common in older dogs. Dogs with Cushings Disease produce too much of a natural hormone called cortisol, producing symptoms such as excessive drinking and urinating, a distended, swaying ...

The Most Important Thing to Know About Reptiles

By Gary Kurz · 18 years ago

The sudden popularity of reptiles and amphibians as pets, in particular exotics, has created a host of problems for those who want to keep them. Legislation regarding type, size, breeding restrictions and cage requirements have ...

Pet Doors Makes Pet Owner's Life a Bit Easier

By Mike Ii Arroyo · 18 years ago

Going home from the office with a day full of accomplishments makes you want to rest in a comfty couch as a reward for job well done. Upon entering your house you see a pile ...

Pet Evacuation Plan

By Gary Kurz · 18 years ago

When the earth shakes, the wind blows or the home is filled with the smell of smoke, most people automatically shift into the self-preservation mode and scramble to preserve their lives and the lives of ...

Understand The Low Appetite Of Your Pet Turtle

By Dalvin Rumsey · 18 years ago

Most of the tortoises are aquatic reptiles, which need to be in the water while feeding, in order to be able to swallow. In most of the cases, even if you put their food on ...

Stop Puppies Biting

By Michael Copper · 18 years ago

Puppies love to bite. They do it naturally but it is something that they must be taught not to do. This needs to be addressed while they are young because dog bites can lead to ...

Cats Make Adorable Pets

By Jack Moundon · 18 years ago

Cats, as most of us know, make a wonderful and loving pet. For that reason, more and more households in the United States have cats. We can virtually see them sleeping on windows or cuddling ...

The Joys of Fostering a Mother Cat and Her Kittens

By Carol Stack · 18 years ago

Spring is here, and with it lots of kittens. If you have an animal shelter near you, perhaps you want to consider asking if they send mother cats and kittens to foster homes and opening ...

Leash Training Your Dog

By Michael Copper · 18 years ago

Dog Quote: Oh, that dog! Ever hear of a German shepherd that bites its nails? Barks with a lisp? You say, "Attack!" And he has one. All he does is piddle. He's nothing but a ...

Pet Insurance – How to Avoid Large Vet Bills

By Mikael Rieck · 18 years ago

Most pet owners today know that when taking your pet to a vet it will often cost a much larger sum than anticipated. Maybe your pet will need a vaccine because the local area is ...

Training Aggressive Dog – How To Train Your Aggressive Dog

By Davion Wong · 18 years ago

Training aggressive dog is a thorny issue and has gotten many dog owners vexed over it. Dog aggression can be a serious problem as there are laws and by-laws in different states that demand the ...

Designer Dog Beds for the Modern Dog

By Galen Seidler · 18 years ago

In the last few years there has been an increasing trend in how dog owners pampering their dogs. Many designers have begun making products to compensate for the demand for these products. A large industry ...

Toilet Training – Your Seven Step, Ten Day Housetraining Plan

By Eric Letendre · 18 years ago

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 ...

Anti Bark Collars

By Peter John · 18 years ago

Anti bark collars are used for dogs in training and discipline. Some owners find the barking of their dogs as a nuisance that is why they have acquired this type of collar for disciplinary purposes. ...

Motivation, Consistency and Reinforcement In Dog Training

By Ashley Peach · 18 years ago

In this article I will discuss the three primary aspects of training a dog. These three aspects are motivation, reinforcement and constancy. When these three principles are followed your dog will be working confident, happy ...