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Dog forget the dog this Christmas (07 Nov 2006)
Christmas morning can be a beautiful time for a family. You have proud parents watching children open their gifts. You have the smiling faces and the glee that comes with every dream coming true. But if the family dog is sitting in the corner, not enjoy.......

Fall Birdies (07 Nov 2006)
Wow, it's gotten cold around here in a hurry. Maybe the grosbeaks had it right. The whole flock left about a month early. All of a sudden the wooden bird feeders still have food in them by the time t...

Custom Pet Portrait – A Loving Gift Idea To Last A Lifetime (07 Nov 2006)
A custom pet portrait will hold a special place in the heart of the person who receives it. It is a loving gift that will create memories to last a lifetime. Whether it is of a current pet or of one ...

Betta Fish Care (07 Nov 2006)
Betta is a popular tank fish and its maintenance is least painful. However, it does need care and you must be observant about its heath. A sick Betta is easy to spot since naturally the fish is very ...

The Basics Of Parrot Cages (07 Nov 2006)
People who decide to have pets at home should provide suitable housing for the animal. This means getting one that is proportion to the size and type of parrot because this will greatly affect the li...

How To Build A Dog House (28 Sep 2006)
Most of the population allow their dogs to live indoors and relax on the couch and sleep in their owner's bed. If you are interested in building a dog house for your dog then follow these simple tips...

Dog Kennels - What to Look For (28 Sep 2006)
We all hate to leave our pets behind if we go on vacation or have to leave home for a few days. However, we can't always take them with us so if you don't have family or friends that are able to take...

Tips For Buying A Healthy Betta (28 Sep 2006)
We all want a great looking Betta that won't die on us after just a few days. Here's a quick guide to help you find that healthy Betta. First of all, make sure it's alive! I can't count the number o...

7 Things To Know Before Shopping Bird Cages (28 Sep 2006)
I have found that people are not educated enough to make an informed decision when buying a bird cage. That's not good, because if you are buying a decent quality bird cage it isn't going to be cheap...

Keeping Dogs off Furniture: What are Your Doggy Rules? (28 Sep 2006)
In general, you need to decide what kind of house you want to live in and what doggy rules are the most important ones. For example, if your dog seems temperamental around young children, you will want to focus on this first before worrying about the furn.......

Dog Dominance Behavior: Introduction (27 Sep 2006)
People frequently ask how a Dog Behaviorist and Dog Obedience Trainer relates to dogs and earns their respect and control . . . and especially that of the Dominant Dog. The first part of that answer is simply stated but difficult for many people to inter.......

Frosty, The Wandering Vagabond Cat (14 Sep 2006)
For a long time, we had a four-pet home. Daisy the border collie mix and Bebe the dachshund/doberman mix. Witchie and Taz, the Siamese couple. Pumpkin wandered into this mess for a disruptive while. What was especially disruptive is that Taz and Pumpkin, .......

Hurricane Cats (14 Sep 2006)
You like cats, don't you? Some people don't like cats. Daddy doesn't like cats. Daddy's best friend, Bill Ball, loves his cats. Their names are Clipper and Keebles. Clipper and Keebles are large cats, longhaired blurs of gray, ginger, whit.......

Teaching a Dog to Roll Over (14 Sep 2006)
There are lots of different tricks to teach a dog. One that is very popular to those who love to play often is known as rollover. This will make the pet go round and round in the ground that could be dizzy for the one who is doing it. There are two wa.......

Gymnastic to Increase Your Horse's Flexibility (14 Sep 2006)
This exercise from eventing coach Jim Wofford's book Gymnastics: Systematic Training for Jumping Horses will help you increase your horse's gymnastic ability, balance and flexibility using cavalletti...

Hotels and Guest Houses (14 Sep 2006)
You will find a significant difference in both price and facilities between hotels and guest houses in the UK. Hotels usually offer breakfasts, lunches, teas, dinners, a licensed bar and a range of s...

Why you should Not buy a puppy at the Pet store. (09 Jul 2006)
You like to have a puppy as a new family member. Now that decision is made you should take some time to read about where to buy or not to buy your pup. It is not difficult to get a puppy, but when you want a good and healthy puppy there are places .......

General Horses Info (06 Jul 2006)
Horse info provides some interesting facts about horses in general. Horses being herd animals are known to follow their herd leader for food and safety. This capability of a horse allows a human rider to act like a herd leader and make the horse learn and.......

How to know when your dog is sick (10 Jun 2006)
Most dog owners will notice any sudden or odd changes in their dogs normal behaviour but it is useful to know the specific symptoms to watch out for. If you dog shows symptoms of excessive drinking, sudden loss of appetite, continual vomiting or diarrh.......

Some of My Pet Peeves (05 Jun 2006)
Over the past 3 or 4 years I have visited many web sites and subscribed to many newsletters. I have noticed that many of these so called gurus don't bother to proofread their web sites, newsletters, ebooks, and so on before publishing them to the world. .......

The Top 3 Canine Behavior Problems and How to Solve Them - Part 3 (24 May 2006)
How to Handle Dogs that Jump up on People In parts 1 and 2 of this 3-part series we discussed two canine behavior problems; biting and barking. In this 3rd and final article, we will discuss the problem of puppies and dogs that jump up on people.......

Housebreaking is an absolute (14 May 2006)
Every dog is trained to his owner's level of comfort. If it doesn't bother you that Fido likes to watch television sitting next to you on the couch, you're not going to make an issue of keeping him off the furniture. If it makes you crazy when Spot barks .......

Giving Your Pooch A Pedicure (07 May 2006)
Trimming toenails at home can be a simple endeavor with some proper instruction. Before tackling this task, it is important to have a veterinarian or a groomer give you a pedicure demonstration on your own dog's toenails. Doggie toenails vary extensivel.......

The Growing Use Of Pets As Therapy (18 Apr 2006)
The inclusion of pets into hospital and rehabilitation environments has long been considered very therapeutic, and pets continue to be an important part of life long after rehabilitation has ended. I...

Maltese and Children: Is It a Good Combination (12 Apr 2006)
Maltese are outgoing and intelligent little dogs. Their small stature means that they are great playful companions in any family but read on if you are considering bringing a Maltese into your family. Maltese love children but they are not a good choi.......

Good Grief! Helping You Cope With The Loss Of A Pet (12 Apr 2006)
We bought our daughter Julie a St. Bernard five years ago. Each evening "Mackie" climbed up on my lap to take a nap (even after she was full grown)! A couple years later Mackie died of a kidney disease. We buried her under her favorite tree, made a marker.......

Dog Training: Teaching Your Dog the Sit Command (11 Apr 2006)
Teaching your dog the "sit" command could be one of the most useful commands you ever teach him. A poorly trained dog is a direct reflection on you the pet owner and how much care about your dog. In fact an untrained dog becomes a nuisance to its owner.......

What You Need To Know About Doggie First Aid (18 Mar 2006)
Knowing first aid can save the life of your dog. Just like people, dogs have accidents and need medical attention sometimes. And the thing is that sometimes there is just not time to get to the vet, ...

Puppy care tips (18 Mar 2006)
Puppies try to jump at anything and everything during their first year of life. It is worth knowing that this behavior will remain the same when the puppy grows into am adult dog. If you want your dog to keep on jumping on guests, then it is fine to let t.......

Puppy care tips (18 Mar 2006)
Puppies try to jump at anything and everything during their first year of life. It is worth knowing that this behavior will remain the same when the puppy grows into am adult dog. If you want your dog to keep on jumping on guests, then it is fine to let t.......

What You Need To Know About Doggie First Aid (18 Mar 2006)
Knowing first aid can save the life of your dog. Just like people, dogs have accidents and need medical attention sometimes. And the thing is that sometimes there is just not time to get to the vet, ...

What You Need To Know About Doggie First Aid (18 Mar 2006)
Knowing first aid can save the life of your dog. Just like people, dogs have accidents and need medical attention sometimes. And the thing is that sometimes there is just not time to get to the vet, ...

The Best Toys for Your Dogs (09 Mar 2006)
Dogs is a major status symbol in American pet-keeping. Every year, over 12 billion dollars have been spent on dog food and veterinary care alone. According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association's 2003-2004 Pet Owners' Survey, more than ha.......

Toilet Training A Cat - Pros, Cons & Guide (21 Feb 2006)
Cat toilet training in easy steps: Toilet training your cat is an easier task than you might think. Several techniques can be used for training your cat to use the toilet, and you can even buy produ...

Toilet training a cat - pros, cons & guide (17 Feb 2006)
Cat toilet training in easy steps: Toilet training your cat is an easier task than you might think. Several techniques can be used for training your cat to use the toilet, and you can even buy products that will assist you in toilet trainin.......

Five steps to success with Saltwater Coral Reef Aquariums (15 Feb 2006)
Do you dream of watching the natural beauty of the undersea reef life while sitting in your living room? Whether your goal is a nano reef tank or a 150 gallon aquarium with an ecosystem of coral and saltwater fish, the following five steps will l.......

Dog Training - When To Give Your Dog The Freedom Off The Leash (11 Feb 2006)
Many dog owners are anxious to give their four legged companions the freedom of going off leash, but it is important not to rush that important step. Dogs should only be allowed off their leash after they have become masters of all the basic obe.......

How To Train Your Dog To Sit (06 Feb 2006)
Getting your dog to sit when you tell them to is an important part of their training. In this article, I want to go over the steps you will want to follow in order to get your dog to sit on command. The first thing you need to do is buy a supply of dog.......

Puppy Training, a Positive Introduction to basic Obedience exercises (26 Jan 2006)
Learning How to Learn Pups are learning all the time and there is no reason to wait for them "to grow up" before you begin training. You can start your pup's first lessons at seven weeks. Doing some early training will turn on circuits in his brain.......

Wanting To Keep Tropical Fish (22 Jan 2006)
So you want to keep tropical fish and have a stunning aquarium sitting in your living room or anywhere else in your house for that matter. Maybe you wish to breed topical fish in the future as a hobby or even make a living from it. If your thinking of get.......

Can You Really Train A Cat? Is It Worth The Trouble? (22 Jan 2006)
Cats are notoriously independent and have a mind of their own. Can you really teach a cat new tricks? Cat owners often think that their cat is just too moody to listen. Some owners feel their cats are un-trainable simply because they are arrogant. T.......

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