Archive for February, 2009
Dogs Are Our Companions and Our Friends
Dogs are unique animals. They have the ability to immediately become a part of our families. You know this is true, especially if you have had your dog for a long time. Since prehistoric times, there has been a strong connection between humans and dogs. Just imagine for a minute, a prehistoric hunter out in [...]
Traveling With Your Dog
4 Steps To Follow Adequate preparation when you travel with dogs can make the journey easier and safer for everyone involved. For gun dogs, getting to the hunting grounds obviously involves travel, and a crate is often used. Step 1: Prepare Your Dog The most important thing you must do is ensure that your dog [...]
Some Common Mistakes in Training Your Dog
Probably any dog owner can tell you that training your dog isn’t always as easy as it seems it should be. Most owners assume that after a few days or sessions of rehearsing commands and actions then the dog should just pick up on basic skills and that should be it. Many owners are surprised [...]
Too Much Stress in Your Life? A Pet Could Be the Answer
Stress is a part of everyday life. Often from the time we get up in the morning until the time we go to bed in the evening, we are forced to face things that could put us in an unpleasant mood. Traffic jams, no morning newspaper, relationship problems and unruly customers at work are all [...]
Learning About Older Dog Health: What Are the Signs of an Older Dog?
Much though the general notion is that one year of dog life is equivalent to seven years of human life, the actual evaluation says that it is around eight years. Hence you must learn about the health aspects of an older dog such that you can tend to your dog in his or her old [...]
The Alaskan Husky – A Friendly Dog That Loves to Play
The Alaskan husky is a category of dog that owes much of its genetic make-up to it’s Siberian husky ancestors. It is not a recognized breed of dog, due to generations of cross-breeding to produce an efficient working dog and not a standardized appearance. Often similar in looks to the Siberian, the Alaskan is a [...]
Learning About Great Exercise For You and Your Dog
Wolf-like features and traits are often seen in various or rather all breeds of dogs as dogs are relatives of the wolf family from time immemorial. A dog, whether the Great Dane or the tiny Chihuahua, belongs to the wolf family and hence exhibits features particular to the wolves. Dogs, like wolves, can run or [...]
Learning About Five Ways of Preventing Dog Ear Problems
Dogs have very sharp auditory faculties, no matter which breed they belong to. Ears of dogs obviously differ with the breed. So if you are interested in gaining knowledge about avoiding dog ear difficulties or even learning the right procedure to keep your dog’s ears dirt free, then this is the article to read. The [...]
4 Steps For Effective Cat Litter Training
Training your cat to use a litter box is an essential part of being a cat owner. Without this your furry little pal will make a mess of your home and can grow up ignoring your commands and be generally bad behaved. By training your kitten to do something as small as using the litter [...]
Dealing With Different Dog Diseases
We all know about this disease. But most of us mistakenly believe that it occurs mainly in dogs. This is false as it can occur in any warm blooded animal: raccoons, bats, foxes, humans, anyone. The disease is contracted when the saliva of a rabid dog diffuses into the bloodstream of its victims. Quick Look [...]
