Archive for the 'Puppies + Pets' Category

Leash Training

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

Is it an absurd idea for me to even think about training a small breed dog?

Review of the Purina Second Nature Dog Litter Box System

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

I had previously raised two lhasa apso dogs who spent most of their lives living in high-rise condominiums. Instead of having to take them down an elevator to go outdoors to eliminate all the time, I trained them to use newspapers in a spare bathroom. Since they were both initially paper trained as puppies anyway, […]

What is a Bernese Mountain Dog?

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

A Bernese mountain dog is a large dog from the Swiss Alps near Berne, Switzerland. They are characterized by their distinct marking of white and rust like color with black all over. They are a very strong dog that is loved by many. They are used for many things like hard work. […]

Belgian Malinois - Protector Of Home, Family And Livestock

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

The Belgian Malinois is a medium/large size dog that weighs between 40-80 lbs and is between 22″ to 26″ in height. Their name is pronounced MAL-in-wah. They are one of four Belgian Sheepdogs and are very work oriented and are protective of home, family and livestock.
The AKC recognizes the Belgian Malinois in the colors […]

Can One Simple RecoveryPets.Com Pet Tag Mean So Much?

Saturday, May 10th, 2008

When pet owners think of their pets safety, the most common element overlooked is the pet identification tag. This little metal tag worn around the pets’ neck can increase the chances of the pet being recovered if it ever becomes lost. Pet tags are an invaluable resource in the event that a pet is lost, […]

If You Own Two Dogs, Can You Control Who’s The Alpha Dog?

Monday, April 7th, 2008

Dear Mr. Katz:
I have two cocker spaniels that are one year apart. The red and white female (Cassie)is almost two and spayed. The buff male (Peanut) is just one 1 years old and neutered. Peanut was rescued from a cocker shelter in October of 1999. He is incredibly devoted, a very good listener and quick […]

The Secrets That Keeps Horses Trainable!

Monday, March 24th, 2008

As you likely know already, horses have at least 10 times our strength. If they also had our intelligence, they would probably be riding us humans. Fortunately, horses cannot reason like human beings and therefore will never have superior intelligence.
Since they don’t have reasoning abilities, horse training becomes a challenge because you now […]