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Before You Declaw: A Cautionary Tale(2008-01-08)
Feline declawing is expensive and painful. This is a retelling of my own personal experience with declawing and why I would never put another animal through it....
Train Your Dog To Stop Excessive Barking(2008-01-07)
It is natural for a dog to bark. Excessive barking is annoying for the owner of the dog and anyone else that hears it. There are several ways to train your dog to stop unnecessary barking....
How to Make Your Dog Appear to be Incredibly Intelligent(2007-11-07)
Many people are under the mistaken assumption that commands need to be one syllable. "Sit." "Down." "Up" (in the car). "Kennel up." This is not an accurate understanding (or observation) of how dogs learn...
Tips For Training Your Cat(2007-11-06)
You can′t train a cat, like you can a dog. If you try to, you′ll probably cause behavioural problems later on. But you can teach it not to perform bad habits. But most times the owner will have to change to fit in with the cat...
Giving Your Pooch A Pedicure(2007-11-05)
Trimming toenails at home can be a simple endeavor with some proper instruction. Before tackling this task, it is important to have a veterinarian or a groomer give you a pedicure demonstration on your own dog′s toenails...
Dog Breeding: Tips On Handling Your New Puppies After Birth(2007-11-02)
Once your puppies′ eyes open up then the real work and expense of rearing a litter begins. As puppies begin to display individual character traits their emotional and physical development relies ever more heavily upon the breeder...
Dog House Training: Knowing when your new puppy needs "to go"(2007-11-02)
"I just bought a new puppy and I am clueless as to how to learn the best way to approach dog house training and how to know when my dog needs to use the bathroom". Does this sound like you?...
How to Teach a Dog to Fetch(2007-11-01)
Dogs are considered to be man′s best friend. This household pet loves to grab things such as food on the table to plastic toys found in the yard. Instead of letting the dog chew this to bit, why not teach the dog to fetch so this can be ...
Got Pets? 10 Tips to Organize Your Home to Keep It Fur and Odor-Free!(2007-10-31)
If you have a dog or cat, living with pet hair and fur is a fact of life. But there are ways you can organize to make it easier to keep it under control. Not only will these tips make it easier to keep your home clean, if you implement them ...
Cheap Cat PlayThings You can Find Around Your Home(2007-10-27)
It′s fun to play with your cat! And how much more fun if it doesn′t cost you a thing? Buying toys from your local pet shop can be expensive, and after the money you spend on it, your cat either tears the toy to pieces in a couple ...