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Pet Education and Training
All too often, new homeowners forget just how upsetting it can be for the family dog when it is time to move into a new home. After all, the move probably comes as a great shock to him. He will be away ...
Oh, howling dog! Is it a full moon or what? Oh, why is it that dogs howl? They howl at impending thunderstorms which is what our dog is doing right this very second. His behavior is edging me ever ...
Sniffing is a Dog’s Daily News. Have you ever wondered why dogs spend so much time sniffing? Taking your dog for a walk may take much longer than usual if he suddenly finds an interesting scent and feels ...
If only we would adopt the attitude towards life that comes so naturally to our canine friends. If we did, we would live longer and happier.
Consider this: you grab your keys to head out somewhere ...
Although dogs spend much of their sleeping hours in a light sleep, they do also experience deep sleep. Quite often, dogs will use their tongues as though licking something, make chewing motions with their ...
Why do dogs bark at nothing? Many a dog owner has been startled out of his reverie when his dog suddenly begins barking loudly and continuously. There’s no one at the door, no children playing outside, ...
Barking is a dog’s natural means of communication, but excessive barking can become a serious problem for some dog owners. Although there are certain breeds of dogs that tend to have a reputation for ...
The Importance of a Dogs Crate - In today’s world, people rely on their pets for companionship more than ever. Even though most people don’t need working dogs to herd sheep or retrieve birds that have ...
Leashing Your Cat - Indoor cats can live up to three times longer than an outdoor cat. The average lifespan of an outdoor cat is generally no more than five years. But is it necessary to imprison them ...
Moving into a new home can be quite stressful not only for humans but also for cats and kittens. Assimilating cats and kittens to a new home should be accomplished in a gradual fashion in order to minimize ...
Recent studies have shown that in the presence of thunder, dogs have an increase in cortisol levels and during extreme stress it is up to three times the normal level. These levels are most severe during ...
Canine Phobias - Does your dog hide underneath the bed whenever there's a thunderstorm? Does he bark or howl when sirens go past your house? If there's a loud bang outside, perhaps he climbs up in your ...
