Educating yourself on how to stop a puppy from biting and chewing can, at some times, be a hard task that leads to frustration. This is especially true when your pup tears up your favorite pair of slippers or leaves teeth marks on you.
It is a new year and along with the change in date come many resolutions from all of us. A lot of these attempts to better ourselves revolve around our diets and physical activities. It is important to think about our pet’s health as well at this time. If your pet seems to be a little over-weight or under exercised...
If you own a canine than you most likely know what a common and serious problem that heartworms in dogs can be. Although we all know that the condition exists, most of us probably don’t know the specifics. It is important to familiarize yourself with some of the most commonly asked questions concerning heartworms and...
Today is Veterans’ day. It is a time to remember those who serve our country or have served our country during the course of their lives. We all appreciate the sacrifices and courage of these brave men and women but it is also important to remember the thousands of working military dogs in the service of our fighting...
If you are a pet owner who just doesn’t have to worry about saving money in this day and age then you are very lucky. The majority of us can use any help we can get to save a few bucks here and there. Many of us have taken a more “bootstrap” look on life and have decided to get back to financial basics in order to...
At the end of the month comes the spooktacular holiday that many of us love and enjoy. It is only fair that we let our pets participate and enjoy the holiday as well. Whether they come along with you and your children or you just want to show off your pet’s adorable get up on October 31st, a costume is a great way to...
We have published several articles recently on teaching or training your dog to follow commands. This week we have decided to show you the importance of turning to the past as a source of information on this topic. It’s not hard to find the latest and greatest techniques and devices to aid you in training your dog,...
As a cat owner you have probably seen firsthand how much felines enjoy catnip. It is a time honored activity to give your cat a little of this substance in a toy and watch them go crazy with it. The majority of cats simply cannot get enough of the stuff and will come back time and again for more. It definitely has a...
In previous articles we have gone over techniques to teach your dog how to sit and roll over which are good “tricks” that show off your pet’s intelligence and obedience. This time we are focusing on a more practical command. The “heel” command is one that is very useful in the day to day routine of having a dog...
When the time comes for a beloved pet to pass on, it can be very emotional and hard to come to terms with. It is a painful experience to lose a friend that you have shared years or your life with and who has become part of your family. It is important that you deal with the grief of this situation in a positive way in...
