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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What dog owners need to know about dog crate training
- Why should you use the dog crate training method?Is the dog crate training method humane?You may look at a dog crate and find it doesn't inspire much confidence. Don't be too quick to judge, the dog training method is highly effective.You may find that the dog crate, one that consists of a rectangular shaped enclosure with a top, a floor, 3 sides, and a door, could just possib...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dog training collars -- proper selection leads to training success
- The proper selection of a training collar can have a significant impact on the success of any dog training program. Most new dog trainers make the mistake of choosing a dog collar that does not allow for adequate control during the training sessions.During my nearly four years of working with dogs, I have seen dog collars in numerous sizes and shapes. From head leaders to pronged choke coll...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Protecting the smallest member of your family: a step-by-step guide to pet insurance
- Let's face it ? Fido and Fluffy are an important part of your family. Do you want to have to assign a dollar value to them if they become sick or injured?That may well be the case if you don't have pet health insurance. Rising veterinary costs mean that pet owners can pay hundreds ? and even thousands ? of dollars for their pets' health problems. As the bills stack up, uninsured pet owners ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Separation anxiety in dogs
- What is Separation Anxiety?When you leave the house, it is nice to know that your dog goes to his favorite spot and sleeps peacefully until you return. However dogs suffering from separation anxiety are not so lucky. Separation anxiety can appear in dogs that have not been properly socialized, dogs that have been moved from one home to another and dogs that are naturally nervous.Your...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Good dog care is vital
- Dog careAccepting responsibility of your new pet friend is truly serious business. Caring for your new best pet friend is rewarding with that I feel good feeling. Love and care is what we all want and our pet friends aren't any different. Teaching our pets tricks, buying toys, supplies, training, collars, crates, clothes is all part of loving kind dog care.The happiness and joy in wa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Westie rescue centres
- The aim of a Westie rescue centre such as the one at: http://www.westierescuescheme.org.uk/ is for rescuing and re-housing unwanted westie dogs.There are many other westie rescue sites such as the one at: http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/IL112.htmlfrom Missouri - Illinois Representative welcomes you! Working in cooperation with the Westie Rescue of Missouri, we offer a second, third...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Five powerful reasons why owning a pet could make you live longer
- You may have heard that pets have been scientifically proven to increase your chances of living to a ripe old age. Well the rumour is true, but how exactly is it possible you may be wondering.Well, it is said that pets are able to penetrate our outer exterior and really connect with us on a deep level where humans are unable. When you look at the facts closely it is hard to argue with....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Puppy vaccines assure wagging tails and wet noses
- When you get a new puppy it is imperative that he receive all his proper puppy vaccines. These protect him from getting diseases if he becomes exposed to them.When the pet doctor injects a vaccine into your puppy, it "teaches" the pup's immune system what a disease organism looks like. But the vaccine contains only weak or dead versions of the organism, so the puppy's immune system learns t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Puppy crate training -- fast track to a contented dog
- Puppy crate training is one of the most effective ways to housebreak your new puppy.Puppy crate training takes a little patience, but it's a good way to set your puppy on the right path. This method has an impressive track record.Be sure to prepare everything ahead of time. Even before you bring your new puppy home, have the puppy crate ready and waiting.The size of the crate ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Afraid to buy a horse at public auction?
- Here are 5 things to do to put the odds of getting a good horse in your favor.Let me share a short story with you about public horse auctions and my friend Jack.I'll show you how to buy a horse at auction so you won't get burned. Jack, an old time horse trader and I use to travel to horse auction all over the state. I'd just watch Jack and maybe later ask my questions.Jack was...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How i get more training done on my horses in 1/2 the time
- Here's a simple way... to help your horse learn twice as fast.We are all pressed for time, seems there is just not enough of it. There is the job, family duties, maybe social events, all competing for our time. Our horse is ignored and we end up with a 10 year old "greenbroke" horse, which can mean anything from they buck or, spook sometimes, to they still need to be gee-hawed to go left, o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dog training ? early training is essential
- Dogs are a fantastic edition to any family but like all youngsters they need training. If you do not train your puppy now it will take a serious amount of help from a training school to get him to be obedient later on. Puppies just like babies learn mostly in their early years and unfortunately will also pick up the bad habits also. Early attention will save you heartache later on and give you mor...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Canine hip dysplasia (chd)
- What is Canine Hip Dysplasia?Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is a congenital disease that mainly affects large breed dogs. The word "dysplasia" means improper growth. Hip dysplasia can be described as a faulty or abnormal development of the hip. In CHD, the hip becomes loose and wobbly, eventually leading to a form of arthritis which is commonly referred to Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD). The ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Build a better mousetrap, and people will buy it
- This is an old saying that many of us have grown up hearing since we were children, but the problem is improving on an invention that has been around for years. This is especially true for simple inventions like the common pet identification tag, or dog tag as it is normally referred too as. The pet identification tag has been a staple of our society for hundreds of years as a way to identify the ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - *understanding* - the first of the 6 keys to building a life long partnership with your horse
- Yesterday we talked a little about the 6 Keys for a Life Long Partnership with your horse, today I would like to visit with you about the first key, *Understanding.*Have you ever wondered why your horse acts like he does how he thinks and moves? If so, then you need to understand the prey-predator relationship, but before we start it's important that you understand, if your going to effecti...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Canine bloat
- What is Canine Bloat?Bloat refers to the bloating of the stomach. Essentially it is a build up of gas in the stomach which is unable to be released. Bloat with Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) occurs when the stomach fills with gas and twists 180 to 360 degrees on it's axis between the esophagus and duodenum or the entrance and exit parts of the stomach. Bloat is a very serious problem in ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dog doors ? dog and owner reprieve
- Buying dog doors onlineIf you need to buy a dog door then have some fun doing it online. Not only will you find discount prices but you'll have a huge selection of colors, designs, shapes, sizes and multiple features you haven't even thought about. You'll find designs that fit any wall or door with easy install instructions. Finding a dog door couldn't be much easier than online.To b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Chances of a lost pet being recovered increase
- Every day we are looking for ways to make our life better, this includes protecting our families, and also included is the family pet. This once wild animal has become a domesticated pet and also become an integral part of the modern family, and there are many laws devoted to stopping abuses to animals. What is lacking in the modern family is proving a means to recover the family pet, if they shou...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dog house training
- Dog House Training can be simpleTo start your dog house training, the first thing you'll need to do is buy your best pet friend a nice dog training collar, lead and dog crate. You should choose one made of nylon or soft leather. When your puppy grows older, you can buy him a heavier collar, and if he's a large breed, it should be made of heavy leather, with a strong buckle and clip. Dog hou...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mind-set: the second of 6 keys to building a life long partnership with your horse
- Your mind-set, approach and way of thinking (beliefs) are critical to building trust and a lasting relationship with your horse. Your mind-set is the first thing you must scrutinize and work to understand in developing skills in horsemanship.People generally have one of two mind-sets when it comes to getting a horse to do something. They either have the mind-set that they are going to use f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Grapes, nuts, and your dogs health -- foods that fido should avoid
- "Magoo was a big, playful Labrador retriever who often got himself into sticky situations..."So begins a story in the latest report from the ASPCA on foods that may be toxic to dogs. It turns out that Magoo got into the pantry and snagged himself about a pound of raisins. He ate the whole thing, of course.The ASPCA never mentions Magoo's fate. But they do tell us that as littl...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Canine infectious hepatitis
- What is Canine Infectious Hepatitis?The word hepatitis refers to an inflamation of the liver. First reported in 1947, Canine Infectious Hepatitis (CIH), is a caused by canine adenovirus. Almost every dog will come in contact with the virus at least once in their life time. The virus may pass through the dog, causing little to no adverse effects, or the virus may be so severe, the dog will d...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Whats in your dog food?
- According to holistic veternarian Dr. Jane Bicks, the maximum life span of dogs is estimated to be around 25 to 30 years, yet the average dog generally lives no longer than about 13 to 14 years.She says that this deficit is due largely to poor nutrition.For example, canned food is about 75 to 78 percent moisture, which leaves very little room for nutrition.In addition to conta...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What type of food should you really feed your cat?
- What should you feed your cat to make sure he or she will have the necessary nutrition? What is the ideal mix of food to help your cat live to the limit of it's life span?Tp answer these questions, one should look at the diet of a feline in it's natural habitat. In the wild, a cat eats almost exclusively animal tissue. However, they would normally eat the entire body of the animal,in...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is your dog fat?
- Obesity is one of the greatest health concerns facing dogs. You can and should do something about it. Overweight dogs may live shorter and less healthy lives and your enjoyment of their unconditional love and companionship may be shortened because of it.Extra pounds place an excess burden on bones and joints and can make arthritis problems worse. Overweight dogs are less able to exercise an...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Canine distemper
- What is Canine Distemper?Canine distemper is a highly contagios disease caused by a virus (paramyxovirus) which attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervus systems of dogs. Although dogs are the most commonly affected, Canine Distemper is also seen in foxes, ferrets, mink and many other carnivores. These infected animals are often the cause of the spread of this disease to domesti...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Reuniting lost pets with their owners
- Losing a family pet can be a traumatic experience, especially on children who are close to the lost pet. But, one in three pet owners fail to take the steps needed to ensure that this tragedy does not occur in their home. These steps can be as simple as providing a pet identification tag with up-to-date contact information in the event the family pet ever gets lost, so that the finder of the pet w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to raise a healthy kitten
- Selecting a Kitten It is best to choose your kitten from the whole litter, choose the frisky playful, friendly kitten that is confident and happy to approach you rather than the one that hangs back and is shy. The best time to take your kitten home is between 7 and 8 weeks old. Some pedigree breeders like to keep the kittens until 12 weeks old so they can have their initial vaccinations....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to care for your pet dog
- He will be there by your side, as your loving companion ? he will offer you protection if ever the need arises. Pet dog owners in turn must know how to look after their pet dog, and be responsible for it. The dog's needs are simple and easy to follow. When puppies come home they need lots of love and attention. They may stress a little at first, as this is probably the first time they are away fro...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is your dog malnourished?
- Americans are more concerned about health than ever before, so we should also have an equal amount of concern for our pets ... particularly with regard to the ingredients in their food. We would want the ingredients in our pets' food to be acceptable for human consumption.After all, If byproducts are not tolerated in our food, why should they be tolerated in our pets' food? We're also start...