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Fashion Vs. Function : Don't Let Your Dog Freeze This Winter! By Grant Carroll
These days, dog clothes have become popular items among dog owners, but are they really necessary or completely frivolous? The answer depends on several factors including the type of dog clothing and its purpose. In the case of Halloween or Christmas costumes, the dog clothes obviously exist solely for the enjoyment of the owner and other dog lovers and not for the dog's benefit. However, when winter hits, even the experts agree that dogs need extra protection from the cold. Dr. Bruce Fogle, a…

Dog Training For Beginners By Tyler Casselman
Training a dog is a fairly difficult task. Some find it to be very frustrating and simply send there dog or puppy to a professional trainer. Now if you have a dog that is completely wrecking or disrupting your life this may be a good idea. Before you take a look at a professional dog trainer you may want to try out some of these tips.1. Make training fun for your dog. This means in order to get your dog to listen to you you need to reward him when he does things right. This means you need to p…

Finding the Best Pet and Best Friend By Dakota Caudilla
With the current number of puppy producing mills everywhere in the world, it’s an understatement to say that it’s DIFFICULT to find a genuine pet dog belonging to a genuinely friendly breed. Today, we have all kinds of mixed breed dogs, Great Danes with Golden Retriever legs, snippy headed American Eskimos, etc. The point is that we are looking for a pet dog, a family pet dog, not a show dog! But the inbreeding programs by puppy breeding mills continue to flush the market with such incredulous…

Natural Horsemanship Patientis: The 4th Of 6 Keys To Developing A Partnership With Your Horse By Mike Gorzalka
The 4th Of 6 Keys To Building A Life Long Partnership With Your Horse.In Natural Horsemanship, being patient/tolerant means taking the time do it right so you won't have to go back and do it again and again.Why do I call the fourth key patients when we are really talking about time, because, if we loose patients we will not spend the time it takes to get our horse through the stages necessary for building a life long partnership. Being patient is very important because it's going to take time …

Test Your Canine Acumen By Deanna Mascle
1. According to tests made at the Institute for the Study of Animal Problems in Washington, D.C., dogs and cats, just like people… A. Worry about what they will wear to work in the morning. B. Enjoy reading while eating breakfast. C. Need a retirement plan. D. Are either right-handed or left-handed-or rather favor either their right or left paws. D. Are either right-handed or left-handed-or rather favor either their right or left paws. TBD: Very, very, interesting, don't you think? 2. Jackal…

Canine Communication and Body Language By Stan Rawlinson
A couple of years ago a Japanese electronics company came up with a Gizmo which they claimed could convert dogs barks, yips and whines into human language, thereby allowing us to understand “Doggie” speak for the first time. I was on a radio program recently, discussing the merits and usefulness of a new dog collar that was also a mobile phone. You could ring up and converse with your dog at any time and enjoy a nice cosy chat. You might as well text your pet for all the good phoning it would …

Meeting Leo For The First Time By George Bily
I had been dating Pam for a few weeks and during this time I had only seen the tail of her cat as it ran underneath the bed or the futon sofa that she had. He did not seem to be very friendly at all. Pam said it would take a while for him to warm up to me. Just do not expect him to let me pet him or hold him, Pam said, as he is strictly a “woman's” cat.Having a free day off of work one week when Pam was working, I thought that it would be a nice surprise to have dinner waiting for her when she…

Chihuahua Training is Easy! By Joan & David Anderson
Chihuahua Training is Easy! You may be wondering if Chihuahua training is easy or hard. Well, from my experience it is very easy! If you've already managed to raise a dog with behavioral problems (this is easy too!) you can correct them in a very natural way by following a few simple recommendations. There is one book that I highly recommend (I wish I had written it!) that goes well beyond what most dog trainers talk about and gets to the heart of how your dog feels about and experiences l…

Comparison of the Cost and Effectiveness of Holistic Horse Care versus Conventional Care By Dr. Madalyn Ward, DVM
After years of practicing both conventional and holistic medicine for horses, I decided to compare the cost, effectiveness, and net results of managing and treating horses holistically versus conventionally.In this article I compare results for the average trail horse that is ridden about 2-3 times a week. I have used average feed and veterinary costs for my area (Austin, Texas), and drug and supplement costs from a major horse supply catalog.I then discuss the issues related to each area of c…

Predator Tropical Fish By Nate Jamieson
Some tropical fish, either because of their size, feeding habits, or just their natural behavior, are not suitable for beginners to try and raise in a community tank. These are some of the big and bad, that you may want to avoid until you're more experienced.Oscar- This native of the Amazon River and its tributaries, is a large fish, reaching 13-14" in length, although it can be sexually mature and laying eggs at 4". They do best in a tank with no "fussy" things like slender plants or ornamen…

Caring for Your Dog's Teeth By Arlene Mason
A dog, like a human baby, experiences the world through his mouth, by tasting and chewing on things. But, he also uses his mouth is as his hands. He carries and pulls with it as well as defends himself. Therefore healthy teeth and gums are very important.A dog’s teeth need the same care as a human’s. Therefore, it’s important that you take care of his teeth as you would your own. The best way to do this, of course, is to brush them, which should be done at least twice a week. There are special…

Adopting A Dog By Russell Savige
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 your home with a four-legged friend can be one of life's greatest pleasures.Adopting a dog is a big decision. Dogs require lots of time, money, and commitment, as they can live from 9 to 15 years, dep…

West Highland Terrier Rescue Dog - What To Expect When You Bring It Home By Jeff Cuckson
Congratulations on your choice to bring home a West Highland Terrier rescue dog. By electing to adopt one of the rescued Westies, you are giving an older dog a chance to find a loving new homeIn many ways, this is simpler than going through the arduous process of training a westie terrier puppy. However, there still are steps you will need to take.Westies that have found their way into rescue shelters sometimes have special needs, if only an owner who is patient and understanding of the way th…

Worms: Elongated By Ryan Fyfe
A worm is an "elongated" invertebrate soft-bodied animal. The most widely known of all worms is the earthworm. The earthworm is a member of phylum Annelida. A side from that famous worm there are hundreds of thousands of different species of worms that live in a huge array of differet habitats.Major worm categories include:Acanthocephala - spiny headed worms Annelida - segmented worms Gnathostomulida - jaw worms Chaetognatha - arrow worms Nemertea - ribbonworms Nematoda - roundworms Nematomorp…

Puppy Training Tips for the First Week By Ian White
Bringing home a puppy and introducing her to your home is very exciting for everyone. The only one who may be anxious about the situation will be the puppy. If you handle your puppy properly when she arrives, she will quickly relax and want to settle into her new home.Prior to bringing your new puppy into your home, you should puppy proof it. Take a look at your home from the puppy's viewpoint. Does that potted plant sitting in front of the glass door look tempting? You may want to consider m…

The 7 Stages of Puppy Development
In order to understand why your puppy doesn’t listen to you at times, you need to understand each stage of development a puppy goes through as it matures.Let’s take a look at the different stages, but before we do, keep in mind that these stages are generalizations – each dog will progress at its own pace.Stage 1: The Transitional Stage2-3 WeeksThe Transitional stage generally lasts from age two to three weeks, and it’s during this time that your puppy’s eyes will open, and he’ll slowly start to…

Shih Tzu - The Things You Do To Annoy Your Shih Tzu By Connie Limon
Did you ever think it might be a two way street with your shih tzu. Sure he/she annoys you sometimes, but just think about the things that might be annoying your shih tzu. Because dogs can't talk we usually have to make guesses about what they are thinking.Just recently my Tessy had a litter of puppies. Early in the morning we received a call from a couple who had "just" lost their shih tzu. They were very upset and crying. This was about 6:00 a.m., I believe. Tessy had an available mal…

How To Use Horse Training Thinking To Solve Dang Near Any Problem With A Horse!
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 being said, that is the first consideration in unscrambling the horse's ill behavior. For instance, a common problem riders have is a horse being spooky. In layman's terms, that means a horse is nervo…

Biting and Nipping Behavior Can Kill Your Dog!
Dog bite injuries are alarmingly the most common condition that we human suffer from as a result of contact with dogs. In the United States alone, there are between 1-2 million people bitten by dogs each year. Most bites landed on children with boys more likely to get bitten than girls. (guess boys are more mischievous!) Fortunately, most of these bites are not serious or life threatening and fewer than 5% become infected. However, with more dog bites receiving numerous bad press lately, more an…

Crate Training A Puppy Or Adult Dog By Anne Pottinger
Many people, who unfortunately misunderstand the concept of good crate training, believe that crating a dog for any length of time is cruel and they refuse to even consider it. In fact, a crate really is a wonderful tool when used correctly. Crate training can be fun for the puppy if you make it a POSITIVE experience. I firmly believe it to be the fastest and easiest way to potty train a puppy or even an adult, previously untrained dog.The majority of new pet owners misconstrue the purpose of …

West Highand WhiteTerriers - Westies Dogs - Footcare Health Tips By Jeff Cuckson
Westies dogs’ owners delight in the companionship their dogs give them during long and leisurely walks. But this activity should be one that brings pleasure to both.How can you ensure that your dog also enjoys these activities?First, you’ll need to get your dog accustomed to having his paws handled and manipulated.These are important Westie health issues that come under the grooming umbrealla.When your dog is tolerant of such treatment it would be easier for both you and the veterinarian to ca…

Breed Profile - The Pug By Paul Johnston
‘Multum in Parvo’ — a lot of dog in a small space, is a very apt description for the Pug. One of the oldest breeds, this endearing little dog has its origins in the Orient although just when and how it came into existence is shrouded in mystery.It is thought to have originated in China before 400 BC but has been found in Tibet and also Japan before finding its way to Europe where it became the favourite of the Royal Courts in many countries.In Holland the breed became the official dog of the H…

Do you have a dog day care business plan?
If you are considering opening a dog day care, then you need to make sure you have a dog day care business plan. A solid dog day care business plan will help you get started in the right direction.My name is Kelley Blackston and I run a successful dog day care. The reason our dog day care has been such a success in our local area is because we have stuck to our dog day care business plan.By making sure things are organized we avoid the pitfalls that many people have to suffer through when starti…

If You Want a Friend, Get a Dog!
Carl Icahn, the hostile takeover master who was THE original corporate raider, is often quoted as saying, 'In this business, if you want a friend, get a dog!' The rest of us already knew that dog was man's best friend, and with good reason. Dogs as pets date back at least as far as the days of Pompeii, where the remains of a dog stretched out next to a little boy were recovered from the rubble at Pompeii. We all know that dogs are cute, warm, and cuddly, requiring little more than food, water, s…

Horse Training 101
Horse training is an art. But it also has rules that govern how to work with and train a horse. For instance, when you're training a horse to do something, you don't want to drill him with it so much that he becomes sour on it and unwilling to do it next time. The trick is to get him doing what you ask, then asking him to do it a few more times, then stop asking. You can ask him to do it more for you the next day but you should stop asking for too much. Here's a human view on why that's importa…

1. Positive Dog Training Methods By Rosana Hart
Dog training can provide a tremendous amount of satisfaction. Every dog should know at least the basics for living with people: come, sit, stay, don't jump up on people, and so on. Beyond the basics, there is an endless variety of things you and your dog can enjoy doing together. Dogs who are a joy to be with have much more flexibility in what they can do with humans, and so they have more fun. Positive dog training methods are often easier to use, as well.So what are positive dog training met…

2. Top 15 Cat Quotations By Danielle Hollister
Gain some insight into how your favorite feline actually feels about you and life in general with these enlightening quotations about cats..."Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later."--Mary Bly"I love cats because I love my home and after a while they become its visible soul."-- Jean Cocteau"What if it was cats who invented technology... would they have tv shows starring rubber sqeak toys?"-- Douglas Coupland"In a cat's eyes, all things belong to cats."-- E…

3. Time to Get Clean - Great Horse Washing Advice By Tina Williamson
Its show time!! Well, it will be after I get my horse washed and cleaned up. Why is it, that the harder you try to keep them clean (and grays are the worst), the dirtier they become??Wel, I can’t answer that. But I can give you a few hints on better washing technique, and how to avoid some of those show day mishaps (or at least how to cope with them).Here is some equipment I like to have handy on washing day: - hose with adjustable jet, bucket, sponge, dandy brush, comb, body scraper, scissor…

4. Tips for Easy Housebreaking your Puppy
If you are lucky enough to get a 7-week-old puppy, there is no excuse for any bad habits to develop over his lifetime. Puppies learn INSTANTLY when they are that young, and if you use the proper training methods, gentle but consistent, he will behave like an angel his whole life through.The most important training, of course, is housebreaking. Boys are easier than girls because exploring outside is their favorite thing. They just cannot get enough of all the new smells out there! The main key to…

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