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Why Punishment Might Be Causing More Dog Behavior Problems Than It Solves
Sunday, August 31st, 2008
What is the difference between “pro-active” and “reactive” dog training? When we make pro-active training choices we don’t say “stop doing that”, we say “this is what I want you to do instead”.
Imagine you draw a circle or pie-chart of 24 hours of your dog’s typical day. You fill in pieces with […] -
Discount Pet Supplies
Sunday, August 31st, 2008
In a world of blinding city lights, a modern human being might find solace in something which is away from any confusions of modern life, with which you can spend some innocent moments of joy and cuddling, a relationship based on love, a give-and-take of affection and nothing else.
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Stress Relieving Medicines May Complicate Your Pets Conditions Further Leading To Even Death
Sunday, August 31st, 2008
It’s not that only humans suffer from stress and develop stress related illness. Animals too suffer from stress. We often remain oblivious to the fact that pets also suffer from stress. Being extremely sensitive to their surrounding, pets are known to develop emotional bonding with their owners (especially dogs) as well as fellow pets and […]
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Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Sunday, August 31st, 2008
Veterinarians tell us that hyperthyroidism is very common type of hormonal disorder seen in older cats, and even some middle aged cats. This occurs when the thyroid glands began producing large amounts of thyroid hormones. Often this happens as a result of a benign thyroid tumor (adenoma); however, vets do not know what causes the […]
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Stopping A Dog From Running Away
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
There are various reasons why dogs run away from home. The condition of the home where the dog is settling plays an important part on how it behaves.
A dog not happy with its family medium will also have the tendency to run away from home. This sometimes occurs when the family changes addresses or when […] -
Hot Spot In Dogs
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Hot spots are a common problem with dogs. The cause can be anything from boredom, stress, reduced immune systems to poor quality food and many things in between. Some dogs will start licking a small place on a leg until it becomes a habit. It will turn into a wet sore that […]
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Fee Only Financial Planners
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
While talking about fee only financial planners, one thing should be taken into consideration is that “Fee-Only” planners are compensated solely by fees paid by their clients, and do not accept commissions or compensation from any other source. The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) is the largest organization of “fee-only” planners.
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RecoveryPets.Com vs. Other Pet Registration Services
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
For those pet owners who do not know what a pet registration service is, or the benefits they provide, this article will try to explain these services. Pet registration is how lost pets get returned to their owners, it as simple as that. The owner of a pet registers their pet with a service provider, […]
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My Life with Lord, A Hovawart Dog
Friday, August 29th, 2008
I met Lord one evening back in May of 1994, he was just over 3. He was traveling with Beth Lynch at the time. She had recently rescued him and 12 other Hovawarts, a rare breed of dog, from a distressing situation in Florida. I don’t know much about that time. (That’s Beth’s story.) I […]
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The Truth About Cats and Dogs
Friday, August 29th, 2008
Today, many studies are being conducted on the connection between our ancestral and contemporary diets. As it turns out, most of us have deviated far from what our ancestors ate. In this respect, the same goes for cats and dogs. Just like us, most of our pets are not eating the diets that are […]