One of the most difficult housebreaking problems that can occur with a puppy or adult dog is when they don’t want to “make” in front of you outside. This can be a huge problem for pet owners who walk and walk their dog, only to have them have an accident as soon as they return […]
When the weather starts getting cold, I often start receiving calls and emails from folks wanting to know how to get their “outside dog” to behave inside. Some people say that they had been doing their dog a favor by letting him stay outside to enjoy the fresh air, and others simply feel that dogs […]
Whether a pet lover or not, just about everyone will experience an occasional pang of heartbreak when they know of an animal who is clearly neglected.
Some cases of neglect are blatantly obvious. For example, the dog who is tied on a chain or left in a kennel out back. The skinny cats and dogs we […]
When you get a new pet, one of the top priorities is to make sure that he adjusts well to his new home environment. While humans are usually excited about their new furry family member, a new dog or puppy might not understand right away what’s expected of him or what it will be like.
One […]
Finding a dog can be a real dilemma. In some cases a dog will simply come up to you, and other times you may see one wandering in a lost sort of way. In either case, most kindhearted dog lovers are willing to do their part so he can be returned to his home.
Frequently, dogs […]
Most people love their pets and feel that they’re an important part of the family. No sooner would they get “rid of” their dog than they would their own children if there were a problem.
Unfortunately, there are also millions of other people who relinquish their dogs to shelters every year… contributing to the approximately 9.6 […]
Kids and adults alike usually enjoy the antics of the dogs who have graced our movie and television screens for years. Most of us remember Lassie, Benji and Rin Tin Tin from our childhoods. In more recent years, dogs have starred in movies such as “Air Bud,” “101 Dalmatians,” “Beethoven” and in the sitcom “Frasier.”
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If you’re considering a new pet, it’s very important to make sure that both the children and the adults in the household know what to expect before making a final decision.
For example, when children visualize a puppy, they often imagine themselves snuggling and petting the cuddly bundle of joy. What they don’t realize is […]
Most pet owners realize the value of their pets and provide them with loving homes, plenty of food and water, shelter, attention, and veterinary care. Some particularly lucky ones even have a box of toys, a comfy dog bed and get to ride in the car sometimes.
However, not all dogs are so lucky and […]
With all of the suffering that has gone on during this year’s hurricane season, it should be a wakeup call to anyone who doesn’t have an emergency plan for themselves, their children, and their pets.
One thing that has been apparent in witnessing the past several year’s tragedies (hurricane Katrina, 9/11 attacks, even lightning house […]
