Pets
Related categories
Could a German Shepherd be the right dog for you?
By Clive Chansa · 19 years ago
The German Shepherd Dog (Alsatian or Schafer(hund)) is an intelligent breed
of dog. Because they are eager to please, they are easily trained in obedience
and protection. The German Shepherd Dog is a large, strong, ...
The Importance of Getting a Dog Bed
By Andrew Strachan · 19 years ago
Investing on a good quality dog bed is one of the more important things a dog owner can do for their dog. A lot of people assume that getting a dog bed is an indulgence ...
Raising A Puppy
By Andrew Strachan · 19 years ago
Raising a puppy can be a very rewarding experience but it can also be a lot of hard work. This is something that a lot of people don't take into consideration when getting a new ...
Choosing The Right Dog Breed
By Andrew Strachan · 19 years ago
Were you aware that there are literally hundreds of distinct dog breeds? When you decide to get a dog, choosing the right dog breed for you and your family is essential. With so many different ...
5 Great Tips for feeding a Happy and Healthy Dog!
By Paul Duxbury · 19 years ago
Do you really know all there is to know about your canine companion’s nutritional needs? Many pet owners think they’re doing what’s best for their dogs when it comes to food, but in reality they ...
Dog Training
By Andrew Strachan · 19 years ago
Dog Training
One of the few things that dog owners or prospective dog owners think about is whether or not they will need to train their dog. Although training a dog is not absolutely essential ...
Things to think about before buying a Dog
By Paul Duxbury · 19 years ago
Many factors need to be considered by a family, before bringing home a new pet. These include:
GENDER – SIZE – HAIR
What about the gender of the dog? Are you interested in a male ...
Selecting A Horse - Choose The Breed Carefully
By Lynn Walls · 19 years ago
Owning a horse is a huge responsibility. Just like owning any
pet, you should put a great deal of thought and consideration
before you decide to purchase an equine. Since most individuals
will have to ...
Adopting A Dog
By Andrew Strachan · 19 years ago
If you have been thinking of getting a new dog, have you considered all the options available to you? The obvious choice people make, when considering a new dog is to go to a specialized ...
Great Danes - Their Origin And Temperament
By Richard Cussons · 19 years ago
The origin of Great Danes, like that of many other varieties of dogs, is so obscure that all researches have only resulted in speculative theories, but the undoubted antiquity of this dog is proved by ...
Defend Your Dog And Stop That Hurting Paw!
By Blake Kritzberg · 19 years ago
Of course, we humans use shoes to protect our feet. We insist
on it! But dogs usually don't have that luxury, and routinely
walk over ice, rock, grass, cement and soil on their bare paws. ...
Basic Dog Training
By Amy Howells · 19 years ago
If you have a new dog or puppy, you may be interested in
getting some basic dog training. Dog training can be taught by
an obedience instructor, or you can do the dog training
yourself. ...
Naming Your Pedigreed Dog
By Blake Kritzberg · 19 years ago
Unlike some aspects of dog ownership, naming your dog is just
plain fun! The pets themselves don't require much; they just
need a pleasing dog name they can identify with when you give
them commands. ...
Crisis Checklist: Saving Your Pet’s Life When
By M. H. Molock · 19 years ago
Help could not come soon enough for the residents of New
Orleans and the surrounding Gulf areas. But for devoted animal
owners rescue came at a price…leave your pet behind. Having a
plan in place ...
How To Give Your Dog A Bath
By Marilyn Pokorney · 19 years ago
Bathing your dog helps to keep it healthy as well as clean.
Bathing helps reduce the amount of flea repellents you need
to use as well as prevents hotspots, a potentially serious
problem for your ...
Attracting Wild Birds
By Paul Duxbury · 19 years ago
As more land is used to accommodate the ever-growing human population, yards and city parks become important bird habitat. Diversified landscaping and feeding stations offer an oasis of resources in the middle of human domain. ...
Pet Vitamins - How Essential Are They?
By Brigitte Smith · 19 years ago
Just like humans, almost all pets do benefit from a vitamin supplement. And just as there has been considerable controversy in the medical fraternity over whether humans need extra vitamins, so too do many vets ...
Puppy Training: How To Understand Your Dog's Mood
By Richard Cussons · 19 years ago
Make you puppy training easier and more fun by
understanding that your puppy is trying to communicate
with you in other ways than barking or wagging his tail.
Remember, your puppy also communicates with his ...
How to Prevent and Treat Hotspots
By Marilyn Pokorney · 19 years ago
Hot spots, also known as Summer Sores or Moist Eczema, can
make a dog and its owner miserable. The wet, skin lesions
appear and grow larger by the hour.
Dogs most susceptible to hot spots ...
Ever Wonder How Fast To Train Or Work With Your Dog?
By Adam Katz · 19 years ago
I noticed the other day, while working with a new German
Shepherd dog-mix I adopted from a local animal shelter—how fast
and intense you must work with your dog, during the
“reinforcement” phase.
Your dog ...