Archive for the 'Pets and Other Animals' Category

Testing A Snake

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

The following article includes pertinent information that may cause you to reconsider what you thought you understood. The most important thing is to study with an open mind and be willing to revise your understanding if necessary.
Imagine the next time you join a discussion about Snakes. When you start sharing the fascinating Snakes facts […]

Trimming Your Labrador Retrievers Nails

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

Regular nail trimming is important to your Labrador Retrievers health and well being. Nails that are not properly clipped can crack and split, which can lead to infection in that area. Long nails can be uncomfortable for your Labrador and for an owner’s leg. A regular trimming, at least once a week or every two […]

Dog Trick To Cure A Nuisance Barker: Training Buddy to “Speak” on Command

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

All breeds and sizes of dogs can be taught easily to speak, and
the way to go about it is to call your dog, show him a treat and
say “Speak.” He will not understand what you mean and will
probably at first jump for it, and then sit down and eye it
attentively; finally, he will get impatient […]

Bringing Home A New Puppy

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

With careful planning, bringing home a puppy to share with your
family can be a wonderful experience. However, a new puppy is a
lot of hard work.
Before you ever bring your new puppy home, you must prepare your
home for the new member of the family. To “puppy proof” your
home, it is a good idea to get down […]

Dog Grooming and Dog Care

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

Dog grooming is relatively simple for most dogs. I have a greyhound and spend about 5 minutes per day on dog grooming. For dogs that have short hair, they need to be brushed, maybe once per week. For dogs with long hair, the grooming is more time consuming. This is an important consideration when selecting […]