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1901. Show You Care -- Neuter Your Cat By Ron King
      The hordes of homeless and feral cats everywhere are growing by leaps and bounds, and finally people are beginning to wake up to the necessity of neutering their cats.Population ExplosionBecause cats can reproduce several times a year, and kittens mature quickly, just 2 feral cats (the wild offspring of domestic cats) can quickly become 2,000. In fact, the feline reproduction statistics are staggering. 2 uncontrolled breeding cats produce: 2 litters a year, at a survival rate of 2.8 kittens pe…



1902. Dog Aggression: How to Recognize & Respond By Julie Butts
      Many dog owners are bewildered when they hear their dog growl, bark, or take an aggressive stance. Unfortunately, many of these animals end up in shelters because the owners could no longer live with the dog. Would you give up on your child that easily?Of course not! When a baby is brought home to his new family, everyone understands that the baby is learning your language and teaching you his. We begin to understand our child?s cry or garbled sounds because we focus on trying to understan…



1903. Want to Start with Dog Shows? Show Small Dogs! By Blake Kritzberg
      The lights, the ring, the glamor! Ever think you might like to become involved with showing dogs? If so, then starting with "toy" or small dogs can offer a great way to enter into this hobby with fewer demands on your time and space than a larger breed might involve.The purpose of a dog show is to compare all entered dogs of a specific breed against a pre-established, written breed standard of perfection. The winners, or Best of Breed dogs, then compete against each other for Best in Group wit…



1904. Using A Clicker Vs Traditional Approach... The Flawed "Clicker Training Methodology!
      There are two points you must recognize:1.) You CAN train a dog using a traditional approach AND use the clicker. It depends on your style, but yes... I've had very good results using the clicker as an event marker, and for getting the dog to understand a new behavior... especially a more complex behavior. However, THIS IS ONLY USED DURING THE FIRST PHASE OF TRAINING ... the 'learning phase.' Once you move into the reinforcement and proofing phase, the clicker loses it's benefits.2.) The idea th…



1905. The Aussie Shepherd By Michael Russell
      The Australian shepherd is a medium sized dog with a giant sized heart. Bred to herd, it lives for the opportunity to herd anything at all, from children to cars to actual sheep! "Aussies" have even had jobs herding geese and birds away from airports!A true australian shepherd will often pass a herding "fun match" (a practice herding trial) without any advice training, it is so instinctive with them.Australian shepherds have a medium length furry coat, with outer coarse "guard hairs" and a so…



1906. Reward Train Your Dog By Brigitte Smith
      Reward training is commonly thought of as a modern method of training a dog, but reward training is actually much older than you probably think, when compared to other methods of dog training.Many principles of modern reward training date back many decades. It is possible that reward training for dogs has been around as long as there have been dogs to train. Early humans probably used some informal kind of reward training when taming the wolf pups that eventually evolved into modern dogs.Ho…



1907. 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…



1908. Dogs Get More Human Every Day By Allen Shaw
      First pet stores began selling clothes for pets. Then kennels upgraded from a wire cage to four-star hotels for man's best friend. Now you can even buy insurance for your four-legged friend. Everything from health insurance to third party insurance for the family pet is getting to be big business in the animal world.Pet owners can find insurance for a myriad of pet related problems. For example, assistance in finding Fido if he goes missing; third party insurance in case Rex gets a little pert…



1909. Essential Fatty Acids for Parrots By Marilu Anderson
      You may be hearing more talk these days about "Essential Fatty Acids" (E.F.A.s) and our birds need for them in the diet. (That word "essential" is the giveaway, right?") So, what are they and how to we supply them?We all hear a lot about "good" fat and "bad" fat - basically, the bad stuff comes from animal sources, is saturated, and hard on arteries and cholesterol levels, while the good stuff comes from plant sources, is unsaturated, actually GOOD for cardiovascular health and lowers choleste…



1910. Boston Terrier - The Costs Of Owning A Boston Terrier By Abhik Sarkar
      Having a dog is a little like having a baby. Before you rush out to the nearest breeder or shelter you must consider the costs of ensuring that your new pet remains contented and happy with his home life.Cost not only refers to finances but to your time as well. You should remember that Boston Terriers are animals that thrive on attention and need regular exercise. If your plan is to tie your dog up outside and only go out to give him food and water, then forget it! This is not the dog for you…



1911. Tropical Aquarium
      Tropical Aquariums are for keeping tropical fish, but you can have two different types of fish, saltwater or freshwater. Saltwater fish obviously needs saltwater and the salt needs to be a regulated level along with the PH and temperature. Freshwater fish need to have fresh purified water, both of these set ups need the good bacteria that helps to keep the aquariums clean. Tropical aquariums that contain saltwater are only for saltwater fish. If you put a freshwater fish in this tank it will die…



1912. Canine Selection: A Guideline for Picking Your Perfect Companion By Abby Rivera
      Let’s face it – everything is cute when it’s small and furry. Puppies especially, but keep in mind that even a wolverine is playfully adorable if it’s young enough, so for the sake of all the Fidos out there and your life, make a personal selection that is suited to your lifestyle. And as wonderful as they seem when they’re young, keep in mind that they grow up and mature in more ways than probably most of the humans you know.A good question to ask if you find yourself aching for a canine comp…



1913. Crate Training Tips
      I, like many people, use crate training as an effective means of housebreaking puppies. There are, however, misunderstandings of the proper methods of crate training. Many well-meaning people with the intended goal of housebreaking puppies end up putting their pet in dangerous and unhealthy situations.The first step in crate training is to get a cage big enough for your dog. If you are housebreaking puppies, get one big enough for them to grow in. But if it’s too large, your pet may end up using…



1914. Interior Decorating for Cat Owners - Protecting Your Pet By Joey Lewitin
      Part 2: Protecting your petIf you own a cat, then designing the décor of your home will require taking several precautions in order to protect your pet from harm. Glass items should be avoided both because they are easy to shatter, and because fragments of glass can then become embedded in your cat’s skin. Other items to avoid are those that have sharp edges, spikes, or that have small pieces which can break off and be swallowed.You should also consider whether any object you bring into your h…



1915. Horse Training Facts And Maxims By Andy Curry
      To the uninitiated horse owner, there are timely facts about horses they should know. In fact, when someone first gets a horse these timely facts should be studied and learned.These timely facts come from the Jesse Beery horse training manual. Jesse Beery was a famous horse trainer from the 1800's. Interestingly, Beery's training methods are as powerful today as they were when Beery was alive.Timely Fact #1:Make your horse your friend, not your slave.Timely Fact #2:Almost every wrong act of…



1916. Dachshund Complete Profile
      Key Facts:Size: Small - medium Height: Standard variety: 22 cm (9 in) Miniature variety: 12 cm (5 in)Weight: Standard variety: 6.5 - 11.5 kg (15-25 lb).Miniature variety: 4.5 kg (9-10 lb). Life Span: 13 yearsGrooming: Varies with varietyExercise: ReasonableFeeding: UndemandingTemperament: Independent & braveCountry of Origin: GermanyAKC Group: Hound Other Names: Zwergteckel (miniature), Normalschlag (standard)Physical Characteristics:General Appearance: Low to ground, short legged and long bodie…



1917. Labrador Retriever Dog Collar Training By Antony Wilton
      The basic dog training collar goes by many names, including choke collar, choke chain, training collar, correction collar and slip collar. These training collars are among the most popular and most commonly used tools with both amateur and professional Labrador Retriever trainers.While a training collar is an effective tool, like any tool it must be used properly in order to be effective for you and safe for the Labrador Retrievers . Among the most important considerations when using a trainin…



1918. Stop! Don't Give Your Cat That Chocolate! By Larry Chamberlain
      "Where's the harm? My cat seems to enjoy chocolate and it's only a small piece."Just because certain foods, such as chocolate, are enjoyed by us humans and are perfectly safe for us, it does not mean they are suitable for cats. Chocolate contains chemicals which rarely cause problems for humans, but for cats and other domestic pets, these chemicals can, in rare cases, be deadly.One problem is that cats in general find chocolate very tasty and so, it is important not to feed it to them, otherwi…



1919. What Your Cat Wants You To Know By Danielle Hollister
      If your feline friend could speak your language, here a few things she would probably like you to know.1) I am the boss of you. Get used to it. I decide when I want your company. I am not a dog who relies on you to make these choices in our relationship.2) I am fenicky. I like the food I like and I will not eat the cheap stuff. I prefer to have the nasty, overnight water left in my dish dumped first thing in the morning. If you cannot accommodate this need, Do Not Yell At Me when you see me de…



1920. Aquarium Filter System Tips By John Morris
      Fish excrete waste constantly just like any other living things as they swim around the water. This waste is a potential poison to fish thus it's highly essential to find a way to remove this toxin from the aquarium tank.The process of removing this excess food, decaying matters, dangerous chemicals, fish waste products and free floating particles from aquarium water is called filtration. And the tools use is called filter.Filters for aquariums come in all sorts of shapes, types and sizes, but…



1921. Handling the Feet By Todd Mera
      I was working with my yearling Pooka. She is an Arab-Shire filly. She leads OK and is not afraid of us. She comes up to us when we enter the field and will let us pet her when she is lying down. So today I decided it was time to handle her feet.Just do it…I had a friend hold her lead rope while I started to touch her leg. I basically did the old approach and retreat working my way down to her hoof. This went well. I then tried to pick up her hoof and things did not go so well. She tried to mov…



1922. "HOW TO ADOPT A SHELTER CAT - YOUR NEW CAT WILL THANK YOU FOR READING THIS ARTICLE"
      If you are thinking of adding a feline to your family, consider adopting a cat from your local animal shelter or humane society. The animals have been carefully screened for adoptability and have usually been worked with to enhance sociability.Unfortunately, many people think that only 'bad' animals wind up in shelters. Actually, the opposite is true. People relinquish their pets to shelters when they are no longer able to care for them. Sometimes this is because the owner was unprepared for the…



1923. His Dog Digs, But Only At Night By Adam Katz
      A dog owner contacted me the other day and said, "Adam: I've been using your dog training techniques for six months now and Zac, my Labrador /Heeler cross (two years old) is just about an angel now.The only problem I have is that he digs up the lawn approximately once every two months. I have him on a running lead when I'm not home and this prevents him from digging. However, he is off the lead over night. Most of the time he's good, but now and again he digs a hole (at night).I'm reluctant to…



1924. Westies Dogs and Your Children By Jeff Cuckson
      Almost without exception, breeders will advertise that their favorite terrier, westies dogs, are good with children. However, terrier enthusiasts, and westie rescue organizations, tell a different story. Before you bring your terrier into a home with small children, be sure you understand the westie personality, and how they might react to your children's behavior.Like any terrier, a westie can have what is called a high 'prey drive.' Any breed of terrier, westhighland terriers included, was o…



1925. "How To Know What Your Cat Wants When It Talks To You - Cat Communication Explained"
      Many people think cats are asocial, but in fact they are very social animals. They bond with other cats in their house or neighborhood, their owners, even other pets like dogs and birds. They communicate to each other and us a variety of ways.A keen sense of smell is important in cat communication. When her human returns home, a cat carefully sniffs then proceeds to rub her face against the owner's legs. She is placing her scent on you, marking you as her territory. As you have gone through your…



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