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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A cat tale
- My son and I have a cat. Her name is Princess, aka Sugar Bear or Bear. She is part Himalayan and part Siamese. I was just thinking, I rarely, if at all have ever mentioned her and I really don't know why. She is a huge part of our family and has been a great emotional support for me and Dakota. Which brings me to my next subject, emotional support animals. I have noticed that a lot of people are n...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Horse training equipment: the 6th of 6 keys to developing a partnership with your horse
- The 6 Keys To Building A Life Long Partnership With Your HorseToday I would like to talk with you about the equipment you will need and a little about these tools.Have you ever found your self in a situation where your not able to get your horse to do what it is you're asking of him or able to correct a problem your having with your horse? If you have then you may have found your sel...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Horse training creativeness: the 5th of 6 keys to developing a partnership with your horse
- The 6 Keys To Building A Life Long Partnership With Your Horse.Today I am going to ask you to think about being creative when playing with your horse.I would like you to remember that when I use terms such as horse training and natural horsemanship I am actually referring to playing with your horse.Of the 6 keys, the two most difficult to grasp are mind-set (attitude) and crea...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Natural horsemanship patientis: the 4th of 6 keys to developing a partnership with your horse
- The 4th Of 6 Keys To Building A Life Long Partnership With Your Horse.In Natural Horsemanship, being patient/tolerant means taking the time do it right so you won't have to go back and do it again and again.Why do I call the fourth key patients when we are really talking about time, because, if we loose patients we will not spend the time it takes to get our horse through the stages ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mind over matter
- Understanding where horses come from has been a long road for most equestrians. Using that new understanding can dramatically change how one handles, cares for, and trains or rides their horse."We treat horses the way others tell us to, as well as the way we were treated as children," says Gwenyth Browning Jones Santagate, of Douglas Massachusetts. "That usually borders on ab...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to set up a quarantine tank for tropical fish
- Do I Need A Quarantine Tank?Ah, yes, the often dismissed but very necessary part of the tropical fish hobby, the infamous quarantine tank. Do you really need one to be successful in this hobby?For freshwater fish you may be able to get by without having one. Freshwater fish are generally more suited to captivity because they are usually tank raised and don't seem to break out in dise...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dog health: about worms and their side effects
- Your dog's health is a very important part of overall care, and when you have a dog: Worms are a common problem. Puppies tend to get worms more often than grown dogs do. Here are common types of worms puppies and dogs get, and the various side effects that can result:In general, puppies or dog's with worms can become sick. Symptoms include weight loss, weakness, being listless, having an up...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Training your dog to sit
- Training your dog to "sit" is probably the first thing you will train your puppy to do. I write puppy because you can start the training as soon as the puppy has settled in his new home. You might think this isn't that important, a dog knows how to sit. Well, I think it is very important. Read on and you will found out why and how to train your dog to sit.1. This first one is easy. You just...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to housebreak your dog or puppy
- Dogs are creatures of habit; and once they develop a habit, breaking it can be a long, frustrating process. Your dog needs guidance and encouragement from you to develop a toilet habit you can live with. Animal behaviorists have learned a lot about dogs over the last couple of decades, and there are many tips available that will make housebreaking your dog or puppy a less frustrating task.W...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Whats the best diet for a pregnant cat?
- Pregnant cats have to eat for two, three, four, five, even six cats. So her regular meal is just not enough. What should you give instead?Pregnant and lactating queens need more calories than normal. However, you won't have to force her to eat. Cats are very intelligent animals. They know when they have to eat and how much.Don't get worried if your cat's appetite decreases in the ver...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to litter train a cat
- For most cat owners, training their cat to use the litter is a relatively painless process. It is among a cat's natural instincts to eliminate in an area that they can cover their feces in. This behavior may be a way of your cat accepting what they perceive to be as the natural order of dominance. In the wild feral cats will bury their feces if they are not at the top of their social hierarchy, if...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Social robotic dogs in kennels
- Have you ever been to a dog kennel and listen to all the noise of the dog's barking, yapping and howling? The often do not seem like happy campers. Maybe they are, who knows; what I do know is if I were a dog I would not want to be put in a cage. Dogs have four feet and paws for traction, they are built to run and jump, explore and dig. Sticking them on a concrete floor in a cage, well that is not...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golden moments and dog training
- Let me introduce my dogs. I have 3, Nikki and Benny are my therapy dogs, and Dukie is my blind dog. Nikki is a 1 1/2 year golden retriever and Benny is my 5 year old black lab. Dukie is now 10 years and also a black lab.Today I saw a picture of a ceramic rabbit statue for the garden; boy did it bring back loving memories. It also made me think of the importance of training your dog. That is...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to stop your dog from barking ? training your dog to keep quiet
- Quieting a barking dog is a quick and easy process. Really. It also doesn't cost any money. But it's not an obvious process - witness the many dogs barking all the time in parks, backyards on street corners, with their owners tugging at their leash and yelling at them and the dogs completely ignoring their commands. My dog was driving me crazy until I learned how to stop his barking.My dog ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Using electrolytes to avoid equine dehydration
- For heat dissipation and body cooling, a horse trotting at 11.2 mph loses about 3.3 gallons of sweat per hour under moderate conditions. The salts/electrolytes sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium and calcium are also lost with this loss of fluid. These electrolytes are responsible for the transfer of water through cell membranes, for nerves to fire and muscles to contract. Large losses of elect...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to maintain your love affair with your dog: part one - training
- Training Tips for a Happy and Healthy Relationship with Your Canine CompanionWhen I first laid eyes on my little ball of black fluff at an adoption fair, I knew there was no turning back. My husband and I had been looking for just the right dog for months, and all the research and networking had finally paid off. There was no doubt in my mind that we had found the most perfect, precious fou...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fat dogs - how to get overweight dogs to diet and slim down without whining
- Obesity in dogs is a growing problem, which can cause many problems including heart disease, joint problems, and diabetes. Almost half of dogs in America are fat, especially beagles, dachshunds, basset hounds, and Labrador retrievers. Before your dog reaches the point where they need insulin shots, you can slim them down. It will take almost a year, but it's worth it.Even puppies shouldn't ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is your house killing your dog?
- You love your dog. You would do anything for your dog. Well your home may not be the best place for your dog to live a long and happy life.Just like parents often put poisonous things into a baby's room (like new wallpaper and plastic toys) and wonder why the baby is sick, people often expose their dog to things that will kill them and wonder why the dog is sick or dying.Dogs get sic...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to protect your pets from fleas and ticks
- Fleas are wingless, blood-sucking insects that feed on dog, cats, humans and other species. There are many different types of flea each one specific to the animal that it lives on. The most frequent fleas found in the home are the cat flea and dog flea.THE FLEA PROBLEM Fleas and ticks are responsible for a number of diseases in pets and people. Some types of ticks, for example, can tran...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The importance of a plan when building a reptile cage
- Would you put together a model plane without looking at the finished plane picture or looking at the plans? Does a builder build a house without a plan?The answer to these is pretty clearly no. A homemade snake or other reptile cage is so much simpler though, you say. I can just put it together as I go. Not so, my young apprentice. There are many pitfalls awaiting the inexperienced. Simple ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - New pet tag services provide a sense of security
- The greatest benefits of ownership is knowing that your property will be there when you need it, but ownership of a pet requires a different type of security measure. Because, pets are living creatures with minds of their own, they have a tendency to want to explore new things, and this often encompasses wandering off and not knowing how to return to where they started. This dilemma poses a unique...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pet friendly vacations - 10 tips for hassle-free travel with your pet
- Pet friendly vacations and travel planning make sense -- after all, pets are family members too! In the United States alone, over 60 million households have one or more pets. Pet owners in 15 million of those households travel with their pet, and the majority stay in pet friendly lodging. Fortunately, pet friendly hotels, condos and vacation home rentals do exist. If you will be planning pet frien...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Nikki and benny, my therapy visiting dogs.
- My two therapy dogs, Nikki and Benny, bring joy to our friends. Here is short report of our visit.First, let me tell you just a little bit about my two dogs, a short little Bio on each. There are pictures on my dog therapy page. www.mimfreedom.com/dogtherapy.htmBenny, my black lab, is about 6 years old now. Benny is a wonderful dog (even though he likes to steal my pillows). He loves...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Potty training your puppy
- A new puppy is a joyous addition to any home. Who can resist that cute little bundle of lovable furry fun? Wouldn't it be great if puppies were potty trained and came into our homes without any mess or bother? OK, reality check here.Just ask any dog owner what the hardest task at hand is, and most will agree, that potty training is high on the list of unpleasant tasks. Actually, potty train...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stop cat scratching today!
- Your new living room furniture is in tatters. Your nerves are frayed. Your cat thinks you have morphed into someone he doesn't know and you need a solution to his inappropriate scratching behavior now! Sound familiar? Well, this was our situation a few months ago until we got a handle on a strategy that works.Cats need to scratch! It helps them excercise their front leg muscles and tendons....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 3 tips for dealing with dog emergencies
- Have you ever thought about what you need to do should your dog ? or another dog ? ever suffer a serious, life-threatening injury? What if they have a severe allergy to an insect bite or a bee sting? It's great to know your vet's phone number, but what if something happens during off hours? What if you don't know where the closest emergency animal clinic is located?Augh! Enough with the que...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ears stand corrected: cosmetic surgery and pets
- Are you irritated by your dog's drooping ears or your kitty's tail which is capable of sweaping off a coffee table in a mere second? Is your puppy being too loud and your Calico scratching a bit too much? In our society, there are so many cosmetic procedures that have the capability of transforming our pets into the best citizens of their kind, into members of other breeds or into denizens of imag...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Breeding your goldfish
- If you are keen on breeding Goldfish, you should know that it's not an easy task. It will take a lot of patience, a lot of space in the tank and quite a bit of money too. Don't get into breeding if you think it's going to be profitable, because it isn't! Breeding goldfish is best left to a professional but if you still want to breed them, here's how to begin:Decide on the breed: You also mu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A beginners guide to lovebirds
- Lovebirds are so named from the way they sit close to each other, not because they are in love with each other. Lovebirds can and do mate for life, but it doesn't happen every time.Lovebirds are social birds and should be kept in pairs.They are very active and curious birds and can even be quite aggressive at times. They can chatter all day long with a sometimes very shrill sound....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Does your dog bite? how to protect your dog and yourself from liability
- MuttShack Foundation for Animal Foster and Rescue, claim that dogs bite more than 4.7 million people every year in the United States.The blame could be the dog's, the owner's, or the victim's. But the one who invariably pays, is the owner. The owner of the dog becomes responsible for paying for the medical bills, time lost from work as well as pain and suffering. The one who suffers most, i...