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1826. Dog Obedience Training Basics By Dmitry Belov
      The most important things in dog training are consistency, keeping dog’s attention and understanding your dog. To get the respect of your dog you must be consistent. You should make a set of do’s and don’ts for your dog. Follow these guidelines to the letter, if a dog does something desirable always reward it, if a dog does something bad punish him or her appropriately. In dogs world consistency is a sign of a leader. You will make your training my easier and effective by being a leader w…



1827. Westies Dogs – Please Consider Adopting an Older Westie Dog By Jeff Cuckson
      Everybody loves a baby animal and Westie puppies are adorable, but new dog purchasers often do not realize the commitment they are making when they bring a puppy home. For those want the companionship of Westies dogs, but do not have the knowledge or patience to endure the training process, rescuing an older Westie dog may be the right alternative.When considering an older West highland terrier dog, the first thing that many people think is that they would be getting a dog with problems, eithe…



1828. Things To Consider Before Buying A Dog From Pets Guide By Mike Freije
      Many factors need to be considered by a family, before bringing home a new pet.Some are as followed:GENDER – SIZE - HAIR:What about the gender of the dog? Are you interested in a male or female? Will you breed the dog once it is grown? If a breeding program is not in its future, consider neutering the dog. Are you interested in a large or a small dog? Often, potential owners don’t consider the frame size and weight of the puppy when it becomes an adult. Also think about the grooming needs of a…



1829. Flea Control for Pets By Niall Kennedy
      Flea control can be a very hard thing to do especially if you live in areas where fleas are largely populated. Weather has a lot to do with fleas and trying to keep them outdoors and off of your pets can be very challenging.You can try many of the products available to rid your pets of fleas and then find that you still have the problem. Fleas will lay their eggs in your carpet and on furniture and bedding that your pet happens to lie on.The first step in flea control is to rid your pet of the…



1830. A German Shepherd Puppy May Be Just What Your Family Needs! By Mike Yeager
      A German Shepherd puppy can become a very welcome member of your household. German Shepherd puppies bond with the family, and you will never have a truer friend. They are very tolerant of little children and make ideal family pets. A German Shepherd puppy is good natured, but needs firm training. If you are considering German Shepherd puppies for sale, you should know the benefits of having your dog professionally trained. The right training can make an enormous difference in your German Sheph…



1831. Setting Up A New Aquarium By Leon Huang
      Location of your aquariumSo, you bought your very first fish tank. And you probably already decided where to place it. But keep in mind that a fish tank filled with water is much heavier than it seems. So please, place it on something strong and stable.It is also advisable to keep your fish tank away from direct, or even indirect, sunlight. Long hours of sunlight will induce algae, something you do not want if you wish to keep your aquarium beautiful.Any gravel?Skip this part if you plan to ha…



1832. Correcting Cat's Bad Behaviour: How To Discipline Your Cat; You'll Be Happy; Your Cat Will Be Too! By Niall Kennedy
      At some time or another even the sweetest cat "misbehaves." Ironically, a cat's bad act is usually quite normal behavior for her, but may have a result humans don't like or want. Screaming at the cat or physically punishing her won't alter negative behavior. The best way to change undesirable behavior is to eliminate the opportunity and/or distract the cat to an acceptable alternative.Immediacy is vital: even seconds late may be ineffective. You must do it as soon as the cat starts misbehaving…



1833. The Most Influential Shih Tzu Breeder in the Early Days of Shih Tzu in North America By Connie Limon
      The most influential breeder in the early days of the Shih Tzu in North America was Swedish-born Ingrid Colwell. Noone has equaled her contribution to the breed. She was the daughter of Ingrid Engstrom.Mrs. Colwell's original stock was 80 percent Scandinavian. Future breedings incorporated English lines. The combination of these lines, the Scandinavian and English created the distinctive line of Mrs. Colwell called the Si-Kiang line. The Si-Kiang line became the most influential and most respe…



1834. How to House Train Your Dog By Brigitte Smith
      House training is undoubtedly the one aspect of dog training that is essential to ensure that your dog becomes a valued member of your family. As with many other aspects of dog training, the best method of achieving a successfully house trained dog is to use your dog’s own nature to your advantage.A wonderful thing about dogs that can make house training much easier, is that dogs are instinctively very clean animals. The majority of dogs would rather not soil the areas where they sleep and e…



1835. Kittens and Hiccups
      Can kittens (and cats) get hiccups?The answer to that question is -- yes.After I rescued four two-week-old kittens who were orphaned when their mother was killed, I became the 'momma cat' and started feeding them kitten formula with a syringe.When I took the kittens to the vet clinic for a checkup, the vet asked me if they had gotten hiccups yet.At that point, they had never shown any signs of it.'No, they haven't had hiccups,' I said.'They will,' the vet said with a smile. 'It happens sometimes…



1836. What Are Bottom Water Tropical Fish? By Nate Jamieson
      Bottom water fish are those that prefer living at the lowest level of the aquarium. It's not that they can't swim into the upper regions, they will when spurred by a fish that pesters them, or just for the sake of a quick dash around the tank. But for the most part, they live on the bottom, which is where most of their food comes from.Tropical fish that prefer the bottom of the tank, usually eat algae that grows there, as well as leftover food that falls on the substrate or the broad leaves …



1837. Dog Training Information for Training Your Puppy By Amy Dunphy
      Puppy TrainingPuppy training can be a trying time. The key to this time is to really remember that all puppy behavior is normal. They like to mouth, jump, bark, dig and piddle wherever they are. They aren't doing it to annoy you, they are just doing what they have learned so far. It is our job to train them not to do these things.Think of it as teaching your child to read. You wouldn't punish your child for not knowing the alphabet if they have never seen it before right? So we don't need to p…



1838. Scottish Terrier Rescue - For the Love of Scotties
      Purebred dogs of all breeds can be found in shelters, and volunteers can be found in every state to seek them out. Scottish Terriers, West Highland White Terriers, and even breeds considered rare, all pass through shelters every year. Those who perform Scottish Terrier rescue are committed to matching homeless terriers with loving new owners.Dog owners give up their pets for a variety of reasons, and many of them have nothing to do with the animal's temperament or behavior. Perfectly loving, we…



1839. Incessant Dog Barking
      Dogs bark for a number of reasons. Sometimes these can be good reasons such as to warn of an intruder or to express fright or pain. Sometimes these can be “bad” reasons as far as humans are concerned – attempts to sound menacing or simply to get attention fall into this category. Whatever the reason for a dog’s barking, it can often be considered a nuisance by the dog’s owners and their neighbors alike. Because of this there are several methods employed to control a barking dog.TrainingBy far th…



1840. Why Dog Health and Grooming Go Hand in Hand By Katherine Durr
      Dog health and grooming are closely related because this is a perfect opportunity to investigate past the big eyes and the fluffy body. When you groom your dog you get to see down to the skin.While grooming your dog you are engaged in a hands on everything project. Even some areas you would just as soon not have your hands on. During this time you can check for lumps, warts, and any other irregularities on their bodies.While clipping your dogs toe nails you are seeing the bottoms of his feet a…



1841. Our Pets By Kristine Peterson
      Having a pet is an experiance that I think everyone should have. It reaches us on a level that few other experiances can. But, not all of us can handle the kind of committment that is required or we just don't want to. Whatever it is, it is your decision for your life!The bond between humans and their pets has always been of the greatest interest. I had read about it and heard people talk about it but never experianced it for myself until a few years ago. The experiance was deep and mea…



1842. I'm Allergic To My Cat! By Gary Nugent
      Having a cat allergy came as something of a surprise to me. Growing up, I had many pets - cats, dogs and birds. My family were animal lovers and pets abounded, so being in contact with animals was a daily occurance. No one ever seemed to suffer from a cat allergy or any kind of animal allergy for that matter.After my teens and my last pet had died, I wasn't in a position to take on another pet for many years. Then, eleven years ago, a friend of a cousin was looking for a home for their last re…



1843. How To Properly Introduce New Fish Into Your Aquarium
      There are two areas of introducing new fish into an aquarium that you must be aware of: 1. Fish Quarantine Fish quarantine is one big, singular factor that must be observed strictly before you can be sure that your new fish is of good health and not an apostle of doom for the other inmates. Most new fishkeepers don't take consider this very important factor. For the benefit of intending aquarists, quarantine in the fish world refers to the physical and chemical treatment of new fishes (either im…



1844. Dog Aggression Training
      Dog Aggression Training Why do so many dogs get euthanized when there 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 people and not be aggressive. There are a number of reasons why dogs become aggressive. The dog may feel his territory is being compromised, or he feels threatened. A lot of d…



1845. Cancer and Your Pet By Debbie Ray
      Just say the word cancer and any of a host of undesirable thoughts will pop in your mind- and with good reason. Cancer is one of the most common of diseases among pets and increases as the pet ages. In dogs, the frequency of getting cancer is equivalent to that of a human being getting cancer. Additionally, it accounts for close to half the deaths of pets over the age of 10.Just what is cancer and what causes it? Basically, cancer occurs when cell growth rates go out of control on, or insid…



1846. Mommy, Can I Keep That Stray Dog? By Willie Jones
      How many times have you seen this situation where a child comes through the door with a dog in tow? It looks skinny and skittish and is in need of a good meal and a bath. The child is looking with big eyes imploring, pleading, and desperately wanting a yes.Well you may look at the animal and feel sympathy with its plight. But before you say yes to your child, consider this. When you take on an animal (of whatever kind) you are taking on a new family member and all the responsibility that g…



1847. Choosing Koi For Your Aquarium By Nate Jamieson
      While you may purchase young, small koi, like other species of creatures, they will adapt their growth and size somewhat, to the restrictions of space. Food and overall conditions in the aquarium will also affect their growth rate, with premium food being important, and overfeeding to be avoided both for the health of the fish, and the health of the tank environment.Clean water is a must, as is good aeration. Large fish eat a lot of food and produce a lot of waste. If you have a 50-gallon t…



1848. Lower Your Veterinarian Costs And Increase the Longevity of Your Pets Lives By Kim Bloomer
      What does doing natural preventative care mean? I thought vaccinating, prevention medicines, and premium kibble was natural preventative care. Hardly.Unfortunately the pharmaceutical companies and the pet food industry have really pulled the wool over everyone's eyes -but the wool is coming off! People are frustrated with the way traditional care has let them down and are seeking alternatives to help them not only give their pets more quality of life but longer lives. It seems as though we bar…



1849. Is Your Dog In Pain Without You Realising? By Amy Howells
      A dog that is feeling pain can often be highly unpredictable. When you handle a dog in that you suspect to be in pain, you should always proceed with great care.If your dog has been involved in an accident, he may be badly affected by shock as well as pain. Even the most laid back dog may bite under these circumstances.Traffic Accidents.If he has the misfortune to be involved in an accident, always bear in mind that he will be in shock and distressed. It is important to consider this when hand…



1850. Dog Grooming and Dog Care By Michele Elward
      Dog grooming is relatively simple for most dogs. I have a greyhound and spend about 5 minutes per day on dog grooming. For dogs that have short hair, they need to be brushed, maybe once per week. For dogs with long hair, the grooming is more time consuming. This is an important consideration when selecting a breed. Beyond regularly brushing your dog's coat and giving him or her periodic baths, you may want to consider a few other things.Certain dogs' nails grow faster than others and need to b…



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