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Self Defense-Dog Attack Prevention
Saturday, May 31st, 2008
For millions of Americans who walk, run, jog, or cycle in public parks, city streets, or rural neighborhoods the threat from a dog or a pack of dogs attacking is a daily reality. I see more and more anecdotal evidence as I make the rounds in the heartland-walking sticks, canes, anything long that can be […]
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First Aid for Parrots
Saturday, May 31st, 2008
Unfortunately, accidents can - and DO happen, so it’s always a good idea to be prepared! While accidents usually produce obvious injuries, illnesses are often kept well hidden by birds. In nature, if you’re sick you pose a threat in making your whole flock vulnerable to predators, so parrots have become adept at masking signs […]
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How To Train Your Dog To Sit
Saturday, May 31st, 2008
The first thing you need to do is buy a supply of dog treats. Make sure it is something your dog likes and wants. After this take them and your dog and go into a quiet room that is free of any noise or things that may distract your dog.
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Black Russian Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
Saturday, May 31st, 2008
The Black Russian Terrier is a large dog that was bred for police and military work in Russia. She is a great watch dog and guard dog. She really needs to be housed with her human family but would also appreciate plenty of exercise. She needs an experienced handler, especially for males. They love other […]
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Pet Loss Support: Coping with the Sudden Loss of a Pet
Friday, May 30th, 2008
Accidental Pet Death
While many people watch their pets live out long lives and then cope with the loss of their pet at an old age, others find themselves faced with the sudden and traumatic loss of a pet through an accident or carelessness. Anytime a loss is sudden, we often feel a flood of […] -
Guide To Crate Training a New Dog or Young Puppy
Friday, May 30th, 2008
Crate training is one of the best possible things that you can do for your puppy. Not only will the puppy be easier to housetrain but overall you will have a happier, more secure dog that has his or her own place to sleep and stay both when you are home and when you are […]
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Help, I Have Found a Lump On My Dog
Friday, May 30th, 2008
Skin lumps are very common in dogs. There are a whole range of possible scenarios that can present as a lump on the skin, including, insect bites and stings, abscesses, hematomas, cysts, soft tissue swelling following trauma and benign or malignant tumors. Tumors are probably the most common of these, but two thirds of them […]
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The Brittany Spaniel: An Extraordinary Bird Dog
Friday, May 30th, 2008
The Brittany Spaniel originally was found in Breton. In a painting by Oudry in the early 1700s there is a portrait of a tail-less spaniel about the size and color of the Brittany that is pointing a partridge. The breed became popular with local poachers in the 1800s because of its agility and […]
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Puppy Training that is Safe for Your Puppy
Thursday, May 29th, 2008
Puppy training can and should begin the day you bring your puppy home, but only if it’s approached in a safe manner for your puppy and his sensitivities. Housetraining your puppy can be a rewarding and non-stressful experience when you shape behavior from a series of positive experiences, instead of attempting to correct unwanted behaviors […]
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Does Your Dog Food Include Euthanized Dogs?
Thursday, May 29th, 2008
Every day in the United States more than one hundred million pounds of dead animals and animal parts are shipped to rendering plants.
These plants are in the business of disposing of millions of pounds of dead dogs and other animals. The end product is then sold to manufacturers for use in their product formulas.
The dead […]