Enhancing the simple
College Roommates Part II – Life After Dorms Most freshmen entering the university live in dormitories for their first year. In my opinion, this is a wise decision and an excellent opportunity to experience new things. However, not all freshmen live in the dorms. Some move directly into apartments, condos, or houses. In College Roommates Part II, I will talk […]
Undoubtedly the most dangerous dog with which a professional trainer can be found is the dog with “Rabies Syndrome”. Let me first warn the reader not to jump to the conclusion that your dog has “Rage Syndrome” if he displays simple, predictable dominance or pain-related aggression. This would in no way imply that the dog has “Rabies Syndrome”. This condition […]
You may not realize that your voice is one of the most important training tools. You must use your voice in 3 different tones. 1. A command tone. This should be a clear but firm voice. Don’t shout orders. Don’t give an order in a pleading tone either. Give the command how you want it to be done. 2. A […]
It’s midnight and you’re at the pet ER with your dog. Turns out she broke her back leg and requires orthopedic surgery. The surgery will cost $2,500 with hundreds of dollars in aftercare and physical therapy. Sound familiar or scary? That’s why the pet insurance business is one of the fastest growing pet-related industries. How pet insurance works Pet insurance […]
If you are thinking of getting a dog for your family, I highly recommend you consider getting a beagle. I have been breeding beagles for over thirteen years and really enjoy teaching people about beagle puppies and adult beagles. Beagles make great family pets because they are one of the calmest dog breeds, don’t require an extreme amount of grooming, […]
I have to admit that I am a do-it-yourself fanatic. I like to build just about everything from sheds to dog houses to platform beds. In my latest project to build a dog house, I had to ask myself the question, should I have windows in the dog house I am building? Sheds have windows, real houses have windows, but […]
The behavior of a cat can be a very complex thing to understand. They are moody, fussy and very demanding. Cats not only need their physical needs met, but also their psychological needs. Take the time to really get to know your cat and learn her habits. Some cat care tips can help you better understand your beloved feline. Among […]
When I needed new material to work on in the past tense with my EFL, English as a Foreign Language, students in Barcelona, Spain, I opted to create a short story. This three-paragraph narrative that I wrote using only the past tense of regular verbs served not only for reading, but also for practicing grammar, spelling, and pronunciation. For even […]
When was the last time you stopped being curious? Do you remember wondering, reflecting and…? Walt Disney Quote… when you are curious, you find many interesting things to do… we keep moving forward, opening new doors and doing new things, because we are curious and curiosity leads us down new paths. ! Spring cleaning… it’s time to empty out the […]
Crate training is becoming popular as a must-have when training a new puppy. Staffy puppies are one of the most popular dogs around and adapt well to living in a crate for their first few months in a new home. Crate training has 2 distinct advantages when raising a young Staffy. 1. Security and imitation of his lair The general […]