People like to shop online for gadgets, supplies and other items that can be a chore to bring home from a store or shopping centre. With more people realising the potential of online shopping, more types of dealers are setting up shop behind a website of their own, including numerous merchants within the pet supplies [...]
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for February 2010
Bird Cage Stand
If you want to imitate a tree with offshoots where birds can play on and climb, you should have that free standing perch, called a bird cage stand.Often it is difficult for the birds to stretch their wings to full span,to exercise and play. The stand gives them socialization and freedom and variety in life, [...]
3 Smart Tips For Naming Your New Dog
Naming your puppy seems simple enough. There are thousands of names from which to choose. There are even online tools that will help you select the right one based on your pup’s breed, stature, and other criteria. Given that, why is it so difficult to choose a handle that fits the pup?
Many owners agonize over [...]
Does Your Dog Suffer From Food Allergies?
Canines suffer from many types of allergies, including those that result from exposure to fleas, pollen, carpet deodorizers, rubber, and of course, certain food items. Experts suggest that one in ten allergic reactions in dogs occur from this last factor.
As with people, the triggers behind these reactions remain largely unexplained. We simply don’t know why [...]
Factors to Consider When Building Your Dog a House
Thirty years ago, the thought of building your canine a house brought with it images of a hammer, nails, and several heavy planks of wood. After an entire weekend spent building (and cursing), you might have finally managed to erect a semi-livable dwelling for your pooch. Fortunately, the process of building a doghouse is easier [...]
Beyond Basic Dog Obedience
Finally your little bundle of furry sweetness has plumped the numbers in your family. You have dreams of a well-behaved pup that is a joy to spend time with and never, ever does those classic doggy behaviors such as jumping on strangers, humping your mother-in-law?s leg, or running into traffic. You know the best way [...]
Spring Training For Your Dog
For our four-legged friends, winter means sleeping by the fire, short walks, and a slower pace to the day-to-day happenings of life. Often it means gaining a few extra pounds and losing a little muscle tone. It can also mean less time using their basic obedience commands around the off-lead park or during on-leash street [...]
Home Dog Training Vs. Dog Obedience Class
You need to get your dog trained and you want him trained fast. Should you choose home dog training or attend a dog obedience class? What is the best way for training a dog? It depends really if you have money and/or time. Let’s explain.
ADVANTAGES OF TRAINING AT HOME
First let’s go over the advantages of [...]
Things to Do When Your Canine Suffers From Separation Anxiety
Most canines hate to see their owners leave them. They would rather know their owners are nearby and able to address their needs (i.e. for food, attention, etc.) whenever necessary. In some cases, dogs will become extremely anxious when left alone or separated from their owners. This is known as separation anxiety (SA).
The behavior can [...]