The need for pet tags is real and makes pet tag production a good business proposition. But where would a prospective pet tag manufacturer go for the equipment needed to start or improve a business? The Hillman Group in Cincinnati manufactures and markets pet tag machines under the PetScribe and Quick-Tag names. With Quick-Tag(TM), personalized and engraved pet ID tags […]
Munchausen by proxy with pets
As an herbalist with a special interest in the natural health care of dogs and cats, I see many different relationships between owners and their pets. Over the years, I have seen a small number of pet owners exhibit some strange psychological behavior. This behavior follows the classic symptoms of Munchausen By Proxy Syndrome (MBPS). The only difference is that […]
The moral necessity of veganism
Join me in imagining a planet where the following happens: Billions of cats and dogs are raised in disgusting conditions, killed, and then eaten by humans. Now, imagine that these dogs and cats feel as much, if not more, pain than humans, that scientists on the planet have shown how eating them is harmful to humans, and that the process […]
Beagle Training – The Right Age to Start Obedience Training Your Beagle Puppy
You have finally got the Beagle puppy you wanted so much. Now what? When does the training start? Many Beagle owners start training at the wrong time. Some may start too early when the pup isn’t ready to hold his bladder and is far from ready to learn basic commands or obedience. Beagles are often noted for being stubborn in […]
Correct Your Dog’s Barking Habit – Dog Training DVD for Your Dog’s Barking Habit
Sometime excessive barking in dogs is cursed by boredom or fear. So if your dog barks excessively and you are not comfortable with it, all he needs to do is discover the barking curse. If the barking is not cursed by boredom or fear, then you have to learn to correct it from bad aggressions. If your dog is barking […]
Top 5 Myths About Becoming a Professional Dog Trainer
You love dogs… You love training your own dogs… You should become a professional dog trainer! It just makes sense. Right?! Well maybe. Dog training is one of those professions that sounds more like play than work. But, like the life of a professional musician or artist, fantasy is often more glamorous than reality. So before you spend a lot […]
This is my experience with the Pest Offense Electronic Pest Repeller: The Pros and Cons
I first discovered the Pest Offense Electronic Pest Repeller when I was looking for a safe pest repeller to use around my dog and cats. He didn’t want to use one that contained poisons of any kind. North wanted to use a trap. Look, at the time I was having a problem with the neighborhood mice. They were having a […]
Tips for the prevention of ticks in Pug dogs
The beginning of spring marks the time when Pug owners everywhere should be ready to protect their dogs from ticks. Scientifically known as “Rhipicephalus Sanquineus”, these blood-sucking insects can transmit diseases and cause discomfort in our Pug dogs. In fact, ticks can infect humans with Rocky Mountain spotted fever, cause paralysis, and can even kill our beloved pugs. Quite simply, […]
Natural Pet Health: Four Things You Can Do to Keep Your Pet Healthy Naturally
The natural health of pets is a topic that interests me a lot. From what I’ve read so far, I can tell you that once you understand what’s good and what’s bad for your pet’s health, it becomes much easier to prevent health problems in pets. Like human health, the natural health of pets is about four important factors: food, […]
Coon Hounds Training – How Can I Separate My Coon Dogs From Slick Treeing?
A common problem when training raccoon hounds today is making trees that are empty. However, I am going to give you some tips that I have used to prevent raccoon dogs from wrinkling. For beginners, you need to know your raccoon dog. What I mean is that you need to know how your bloodhound will react to punishment. If you […]