animals and pets

The downside of dog ownership is that communication can sometimes be a guessing game.This is particularly true when your dog is not feeling well. Sometimes your dog may just be...

You spoil your pooch as close to rotten as you can get, don?t you? Hey, who doesn?t? It?s almost impossible not to, with those adorable, big, beautiful eyes, the little lashes,...

The purpose of this article is not a how-to on correcting the behavior of an aggressive dog. This article identifies seven basic types of dog aggression, however, and offers su...

I have written the following article on Kennel Cough, as a helpful guide, however; please remember, when your pets health is in question, never hesitate to contact your license...

House training older dogs is a more delicate process than with younger dogs. If you are looking to adopt an older dog that was not previously exposed to any house training at a...

Why do dogs eat their poop? How do I get my dogs to stop barking? How do I get my dog to stop chewing up the furniture? How do I get my dog to stop nipping and play-biting? How...

Dogs have become more than just pets. To some of us, they have become our children. A great way to celebrate the love you have for your furry one is to throw your dog a birthda...

Aquarium plants are as important to aquariums as water is to fish. Aquarium plants add more life to aquarium and make it to look beautiful while completing the aquarium

Today I fell into a trap that I should never have allowed myself to get into. I actually trusted my dog, my Nikki, a 3 year golden retriever.

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.

The German Shepherd ear taping process - helping those stubborn GSD puppy ears up. German Shepherd ear taping is something that many GSD puppy owners do not take seriously u...

House training a puppy is important for the well being of your puppy and for your own sanity. The lack of house training is the number one reason that dogs wind up neglected, a...

So you want to breed mastiffs. Breeding mastiffs is not an easy job , Please take a moment to read this before considering being a mastiff breeder. neapolitan mastiff, bullmast...

Have you wondered if your Goldfish is a male or female? At a glance, they may all look the same. But if you are into breeding Goldfish, you better not have all males inside the...

Being a dedicated rat owner can be very rewarding. All it takes is a little research and a lot of preparation.

How do "Red Nose Pit Bulls" differ from other Pit Bulls? Well, besides having a red nose they don't. With the exception of nose color, there is no difference between a ...

You know when you see a puppy your heart jumps and you just fall in love with it and your mind takes a back seat; but most people forget adopting a puppy or dog is a huge respo...

As a new puppy buyer you might be bring home more than you know. Giardia is commonly found in the intestines of many animals, including puppies, and can cause such symptoms as ...

In 1954, Andy Warhol, a renowned cat lover, published a series of 25 cat portraits in book form. Printed on limited edition, hand-colored Arches watermarked paper, the prints w...

Goldendoodle and Labradoodle breeder Michael Waggenbach, of Sunshine Acres feels, ?For a therapy dog, the Goldendoodle is the better choice. I?m not sure what it is, but they d...

Dog Owner's commonly ask me the same questions repeatedly. This article aims to help dog owners prevent and find information about the most common dog health problems.

There?s a moment of truth for every dog owner. It?s the end of the evening and you?re ready to go to bed. Rover is sitting and looking at you with those big brown eyes, head co...

The Toy Group includes most of the very small and miniature lap dogs and apartment-sized companion dog breeds. Toy dogs play a critical role in the lives of people that live al...

I don't know any one who started out wanting anything less than a loving home for their bird. However, because they didn't know all they needed to know about caring for their b...

I AM THE DOG WHISPERER I am often asked by potential students to define ?dog whisperer? for them. On occasion, I?d take 2 minutes and other times I?d take 60, trying to co...

German shepherd dog training is enjoyable because German Shepherds are intelligent dogs that may be taught behaviors easily. They respond well to most any type of dog obedience...

The polar bears (Thalarctos maritimus) live in the Arctic regions of the north near open water where they can find their main source of food which are seals. These bears are hu...

Read Your Cat's Body Language - Know Your Pet More Meow! That is the sound you hear when you meet your cat walking down the doorway. It will move with his head and tail held...

Guarding is an instinctual behavior for dogs. It is useful to us when they warn strangers who intrude on their (and our) territory. One of the earliest benefits dog provided to...

Quick Summary: Temperament is an important part of the personality of a rabbit. In fact it?s the temperament of the holland lop that makes them so enjoyable. We interviewed ...