Archive for September, 2008

  • Westies - Puppies and Dogs - Products to Help You With Your Westie

    Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

    There are many places to find Westie merchandise, but before you make a purchase for yourself or your Westie, consider first a retailer or non-profit organization that uses sales of Westie merchandise to benefit the breed.
    WestieMed, Inc. is a non-profit organization that specifically targets rescued Westies that are injured or ill. Along with donations, WestieMed […]

  • Purchasing a New Dog or Puppy

    Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

    It is an exciting time when trying to adopt a dog. Dogs are man’s best friend for sure. Your pet dog will give you company. Ciddle up together. Some dogs can even guard your house. First step is to eview your personal lifestyle and needs when adopting a dog or […]

  • Wolf Pack Territorial Fight

    Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

    We have been taking glimpses into wild wolf society to help us understand dog instinctive behavior (both good and bad) that we observe in our pets. We find fascinating organization and rigid structure in wild wolf society, with swift, consistent, fair discipline and clearly drawn lines of leadership, support, and boundaries. The importance […]

  • Food Allergies in Dogs

    Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

    Allergies in dogs seem to have become more and more common over the years. Whether this is just because we are getting better at diagnosing them is debatable, but certainly the pet food manufacturers have had an important role to play in dealing with this phenomenon. Although a food allergy is thought to be non […]

  • Fight Flees Out of Your Home and Off Your Shih Tzu

    Monday, September 29th, 2008

    The natural way:
    • Vacuum your home frequently and seal vacuum bags before disposing.
    • Wash the bedding of your Shih Tzu weekly in warm soapy water. This is where fleas usually breed.
    • Bathing your Shih Tzu weekly with a mild dog shampoo prevents flea invasion.
    • Use cedar shampoo for your Shih Tzu, and put cedar oil in their sleeping […]

  • Is Your Cat Grumpy?

    Monday, September 29th, 2008

    You know all cats have attitude right? I think that’s a well accepted fact. It’s also a fact that cats have quite individual personalities that set them apart from other pets. They are independent and selfish. The question is, are they reflecting their owner, or is it just a part of their particular breed?
    If you […]

  • Rescue Dogs

    Monday, September 29th, 2008

    We have all grown up with at least one hero in our life, but how many people can call their hero Duke or Spot? The answer- anyone who has had their life saved by a rescue dog.
    Whether it is a house fire, tornado rubble, leftovers from an earthquake, or flowing water behind a hurricane […]

  • How We Taught Our Dog To Walk At The Heel

    Monday, September 29th, 2008

    It all started when our Bichon Frise dog Lexy was about four months old.
    My husband Ken wanted to take her out each day so they could walk together but all she wanted to do was pull and tug. Ken couldn’t trust this behavior walking along shoulders of roads or if he had to cross the […]

  • Celebrity Pets - Pet Supplies for the Rich and Famous

    Sunday, September 28th, 2008

    Life is good for most celebrity’s pets. It seems to be a fad these days to flaunt your pet in public if you’re a celebrity. The most popular is the canine. I am not sure who was the very first person to start it, but it definitely caught on like wild fire. A movie in […]

  • 10 Most Important Tips To Training Your Puppies

    Sunday, September 28th, 2008

    All of us dream of parenting the perfect dog, a pup that is a CGC or canine good citizen and is well behaved and dependable at all times. Well dreams do come true if the training is done with care and dedication. Remember pups learn from day one and need to be taught what is […]