Category Archives: Pets

Charlene and her daughter Tanya wanted more out of life than their small two bedroom one-bath apartment could provide. Tanya had been begging for a cocker spaniel puppy for two years now. Apartment rules would not allow a dog. The laundry facilities were downstairs and at the far end of the building. Laundry tended to … Continue reading

Having a new puppy in the house can be such an exciting and fun experience. It is like introducing a new member of the family to their home. While a puppy is cute and just absolutely adorable in every respect, if you don’t get your puppy house trained then all that cuteness will soon wear … Continue reading

A lot of people blame the breed of the dog as the cause of their aggression. These causes people to no longer enjoy the breed they love. Where the fact is that people cannot distinguished the difference at all between assertiveness and breeding rights with aggression There is a public outcry against vicious and aggressive … Continue reading

The variety of dog species is so great that sometimes it’s better not to think of them all as part of the same species at all. Biologists do because they can interbreed. Dog owners have different purposes, so it can be better to emphasize the differences over the similarities. A Jack Russell terrier looks, thinks … Continue reading

Every dog can and wants to be trained because it fits in with their natural instincts to follow the Alfa dog in a pack. Your dog needs to behave well with other Pets and people as well as sit and stay. You are the most important factor in the dogs training. You need to be … Continue reading

Any dog lover would want to have his pet inside the house. Having to share each activity and experience inside the house with your dog makes the owner happy and a lot less lonely. Unfortunately, bringing the dog in would also mean bringing in the dog poop and urine. That is why most dog owners … Continue reading

For a while I’ve been using beef jerky and having to chop it up myself but it’s not very pleasant and it’s really time-consuming. Does anyone here know of any good quality, healthy dog training treats I can buy to use with my dog? (Oh and by the way she’s allergic to carrots) Thanks! Oh … Continue reading

How, then, are they different from the Staffies? For the UKC or the United Kennel Club, Staffies and APBT are of the same breed but many disapprove of this suggestion. For instance, if the American Kennel Club has an American Staffordshire terrier, it will be registered as an American pit bull terrier by the United … Continue reading

Most of the pooches on parade at this month’s Crufts dog show lead pampered lives but even the best cared-for pets can get into scrapes. The website msnbc recently asked dog owners to tell tales on Pets that had eaten bizarre objects. Among the items consumed were a Rolex watch, ornaments, razor blades, insects and … Continue reading

The following are general guidelines in crate training your puppy. Each pet is different and may require different techniques, but these guidelines should help to get you started with crate training your puppy. INTRODUCE YOUR PUPPY TO THE CRATE Introduce your puppy from the start to his new “home”. Almost without trying he will train … Continue reading