Dog Training: To Punish Or Not To Punish

Punishment is a controversial subject in dog training, though it is widely used by both traditional and positive trainers.
The most common punishment is positive punishment. It consists in stopping an undesired behavior by adding an unpleasant thing or situation. Therefore, leash tugs are positive punishments.
On the other hand, negative punishment consists in stopping an undesired […]

Pet Lovers Sanity Guide II

Im writing this for pet lovers who care, and I know, like myself, there are many out there who are very close to their pets. Pets as Ive mentioned before, are always there for you, good friends , that never complain.
If youve read some of my prior publications , I last wrote on my experience […]

Dog Obsessive Behavior

Obsessive compulsive dog behavior is actually a Bad Dog Behavior because it is unhealthy and dangerous for the animal’s psychological well being, and could also harm him physically. Some of this dog obsessive behavior includes chasing tail, digging dog, and barking dog.
Dog obsessive behavior usually begins innocently enough, with the owner believing that Max’s chasing […]

Dogs Good With Children

<b>All kids want a dog! </B>However, it is important to think about the age of your children as to when they get that dog. Small children (especially under six) you need to consider the size of your child and their unpredictable behavior. Also, the dog’s behavior, for example, if you get a large, high-energy dog […]

How to Use the Different Noises to Attract Deer

There are some who believed that deer could be called with some noise. And some even use what they called deer calls found in the market. But the use of these things I think can take away the fun of the sport and you will not enjoy the hunting anymore.
I have never used any of […]

How To Help The Displaced Pets Of Hurricane Katrina

The temporary shelters are filled and the pets left behind by victims of Hurricane Katrina are turning up in shelters and Humane Societies across the South.
Many rescuers have stopped trying to find the dogs and cats, and have opted to just leave food and water for the unlucky thousands of animals trying to survive.
The Atlanta […]

How To Stop Your Cat Scratching - Get Rid Of Those Fleas

You know how annoying it can be when you have an itch, but you can’t reach it to give it a scratch? Well, when your cat has fleas it’s like your problem, just multiplied a hundred times.
If your cat has fleas or ticks, you need to take action. If they are scratching or have irritated […]

Pet Loss Support: Coping with the Sudden Loss of a Pet

Accidental Pet Death
While many people watch their pets live out long lives and then cope with the loss of their pet at an old age, others find themselves faced with the sudden and traumatic loss of a pet through an accident or carelessness. Anytime a loss is sudden, we often feel a flood of guilt […]

Rabbit Nail Clipping

Your rabbit will need her nails clipped fairly often, and you have two choices when it comes to clipping nails: you can take her to the vet (though, this admittedly will get expensive,) or you can cut them yourselves. (We very strongly recommend having a veterinarian show you how to do it the first time […]

Five Fast Facts About the Cavalier King Charlies Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not cheap. On average you can expect to pay $2,000-$3,000 for one.
However, if you’ve socked away your "puppy fund" and are considering buying a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, or "Cav" as enthusiasts call them, there are five things you might not know. Before you fall under the spell of the […]