Enhancing the simple
I have grown up with dogs all my life and loved them very much. I’ve only had two dogs in my life, and I was young enough when they were both puppies that I don’t remember all the frustrations and problems that go along with training and educating a puppy. For that reason, I was very surprised when my fiancee […]
The only way to be 100% sure of getting a verified purebred Maine Coon cat is to purchase a pedigree kitten from a breeder. The breeder must be able to present a family tree of their cat’s pedigree and provide the corresponding certification. A recommended place to start your search for a reputable breeder in your local area is the […]
Some new pet owners may find themselves in for the shock of their lives when their cute and cuddly Bichon Frize suddenly bites them on the hand or some other body part. While it may be alarming at first, you may want to consider Bichon Frize biting behavior as a sign of potential temperament issues in your pet. Why does […]
Bred to herd and herd sheep on the harsh, cold and humid sub-arctic Shetland Islands, this sturdy little collie-like dog thrives on hard work and challenges. Considered a small breed, it weighs between 11 and 30 pounds. This is a dog that loves to be outdoors. Their thick double coat not only repels water, but also insulates them from extreme […]
Puggle puppies get their sweet, intelligent, and loving demeanor from their Pug and Beagle ancestors. But just like any other breed, Puggles can show signs of aggression to their family, other dogs, and strangers. Here are some key points to help get rid of those unwanted behaviors! 1. As a puppy, growling and nipping can be cute little behaviors, but […]
The first thing we all train our puppies, even before we know what we’re doing, is that when we make a particular sound, we’d like their attention. This specific sound that we are trying to teach you is your own name. Many pet owners tend to think that their dog’s name is more than that. They use it as a […]
Once you’ve decided you’re willing to accept the responsibilities of pet ownership, one of the best places to adopt a dog is from your animal shelter. The shelters have dogs of all sizes, ages, purebreds and mongrels. You can find the perfect canine companion at an animal shelter. There are different types of hostels, private hostels and municipal hostels. They […]
Greyhounds and Lurchers are beautiful, gentle dogs who love nothing more than lots of cuddles and a comfy duvet to sleep in. They are loyal to their owners and love nothing more than a gentle twenty minute walk twice a day. Exercise is important for greyhounds and they should be given room to run and play. Good owners will also […]
The problem with choosing the best dog food for a Labrador is that there are huge amounts of different dog food trial options available today. As dog owners, we are quickly stumped: which one to choose? There are supports for puppies of specific breeds, for puppies with specific ailments and predestined hereditary problems, for puppies that go to work, dogs […]
Being a pet owner comes with a lot of responsibility, and that takes on new levels of self when the pet you choose requires a lot of attention. When it comes to felines, there may be no other breed that requires more time and pampering than the Persian cat. They are beautiful animals, but their fur needs constant attention to […]