By Ron Swerdfiger
What is Separation Anxiety?
When you leave the house, it is nice to know that your dog goes to his favorite spot and sleeps peacefully until you return. However dogs suffering from separation anxiety are not so lucky. Separation anxiety can appear in dogs that have not been properly socialized, dogs that have [...]
Archive for March, 2010
Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Training a Dog Not to Bite Involves Socialization and Discipline
It is a fact in the canine world that puppies chew. This is often a dog’s choice method during playtime and is an important way for them to handle teething. It is perfectly natural for a dog to bite during these circumstances, but it is absolutely not acceptable for a pup to ever bite a [...]
Smokers Put Pets at Risk
By Marilyn Pokorney
Do you smoke? Need an incentive to quit? Do you have pets? Then that beloved pet just might be the incentive you need to stop. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts have discovered that pets are affected by second-hand smoke. Cats living with a smoker are two times more likely to get feline [...]
Meowingly Good Massages for Cats
A relaxing massage is such an orgasmic indulgence. Each muscle worked over, rubbed down, and kneaded. Every ache seems to just go away, rubbed out of existence by your talented massage therapist. Massages are not only relaxing, but also very healthy. Relaxation is important to your over all health. They also will reduce stress, strengthen [...]
Mucking Issues in Caring for your Horse
Whoever would think mucking issues in caring for your horse could be such a challenge? Well, welcome to the world of horse ownership. Mucking stalls is just part of the fun, and it really is more important than you may think.
Surprising Health Benefits for Pet Owners
By Patricia Wagner
Did you know that there are key health benefits that can result from owning a pet? Having one can enhance your physical, mental and social wellbeing. Here are some others:
1. How can a pet help your physical health? Owning a dog, for instance, will encourage you to get more exercise. With your faithful [...]
Six Great Games to Play with Your Cat
Ever wonder how you could strengthen the bond between you and your cat? There are at least six games you can play with your cat.
Note: The foil ball or hockey puck shape objects used for the first two cat games described should be thrown away or put away after use. It is fine for game [...]
Why Train Your Dog?
By Brett Fogle
One of the questions that may come to mind right now is why, why should I train my dog? What are the benefits to my dog and me? I will address that question below. Obedience training is one of the most important aspects of raising a dog. In fact, a well-trained dog is [...]
Some Tips for a Well-Behaved Dog
By Brett Fogle
Train your dog early. Start training your puppy early on. While old dogs can be taught new tricks, what’s learned earliest, is often learned quickest and easiest. Moreover, the older the dog, the more bad habits will likely need to be “un-learned”. When it comes to raising and training a dog, an ounce [...]
Ten Tips for Dog Owners on the Road in a RV
By Genevieve Frederick
Motor homes usually have a driver, a passenger, maybe a few kids and at least one dog. It’s a prerequisite that to own a motor home you need at least one dog. Don’t be surprised when you see RV dealers matching a breed to a particular model in the future. Taking a RV [...]
