| 391 | Dog/Canine Diabetes Preview: What is canine diabetes? Canine diabetes is a condition where there is a deficiency of the hormone insulin or maybe insensitivity to it. Inside the islet cells of the pancreas insulin is produced. Insulin is usually responsible for controlling the body’s main fuel, glucose. Insulin does this by preventing the glucose production in the liver and ... (more) Published By: Matthew Seigneur Submitted: 21 December,2004 |
| 392 | Dogs - Man's Best Friend Preview: Dogs have been known as man's best friend for decades. Owning a dog can be a positive, enjoyable experience for the entire family. Keep in mind however, that the decision to own a dog is an important one that should not be taken lightly. A dog is not just a fun diversion or entertaining gift. Owning a dog requires a commitment from you that will l... (more) Published By: Keith Kingston Submitted: 22 December,2004 |
| 393 | Horse Training Voice Commands Preview: © 2004 Andy Curry All Rights Reserved To the uninitiated, voice commands for the horse are nothing more than words. But to the horse they are only sounds. Obviously, horses cannot speak our language. Since they cannot speak our language we should think through what we say to them when we want certain responses from them. Take the word "whoa... (more) Published By: Andy Curry Submitted: 24 December,2004 |
| 394 | Horse Training For Napping Horses Preview: © 2004 Andy Curry All Rights Reserved If you ever rode a horse that would stop and refuse to go forward then you would know how absolutely annoying it is. Why do they stop? Because that's their reaction to a worrisome or unpleasant situation. Even nervous and timid horses can stake themselves to the ground because they are apprehensive about ... (more) Published By: Andy Curry Submitted: 24 December,2004 |
| 395 | Why "Doggie Breath" is nothing to joke about. Preview: Your dogs health is important to you. You show him how important by keeping him well fed and groomed, making sure he gets plenty of exercise and providing a collection of fun, safe toys for his entertainment. You don't skimp on the quality of his food. And to reward good boys and girls, there are always lots of delicious treats in the cupboard. ... (more) Published By: Carolyn Schweitzer Submitted: 27 December,2004 |
| 396 | Horse Training: Who's Way Is The Right Way? Preview: © 2004 Andy Curry All Rights Reserved The more I listen to others, read books on the subject, look at different articles, and watch and listen to tapes, the more I discover how different people claim their methods of horse training are the correct ones. I often find one trainer will adamantly oppose a technique where another will adamantly ... (more) Published By: Andy Curry Submitted: 29 December,2004 |
| 397 | Tips on Hanlding Getting a Second-Hand Dog Preview: It's appealing to see ourself "saving" an adult dog from an animal shelter but dealing with a dog with a troubled or insecure past can be very challenging. The good news is that you'll be getting a full size dog so you know what to expect in that regard. He's likely to have at least some rudimentary training, perhaps from shelter personnel. The... (more) Published By: Louise Louis Submitted: 01 January,2005 |
| 398 | Blessing of the Animals in October Preview: Each October, my dog and I participate in one of the nicest celebrations a pet and owner can share - the Blessing of the Animals, a Catholic tradition that is duplicated by other denominations. Don't worry, I'm not going to try to convert anyone! I'm just going to describe this celebration and suggest that those church goers among my readers ... (more) Published By: Louise Louis Submitted: 01 January,2005 |
| 399 | The Top Ten Reasons Why You Can't Trust Vicious Pit Bulls Preview: (Feel free to use this article on your website. You must leave the entire article intact and include the author's bio.) The Top Ten Reasons Why You Can't Trust Vicious Pit Bulls 10. They will steal your spot on the couch while you are up getting a soda. 9. They will take the treat you give them and bury in the back yard like a paranoid crack... (more) Published By: Jason Mann Submitted: 01 January,2005 |
| 400 | Treating dog arthritis with natural supplements. Preview: Dog arthritis is one of the most common diseases that affect canines; especially large breed dogs (60-90 lbs) the best thing you can do is to prevent the occurrence of this disease with the appropriate supplements when your dog is 4 or 5 years old and not wait until symptoms show, but if your dog is already presenting symptoms and/or pain you shou... (more) Published By: Mariangie Gonzalez Submitted: 01 January,2005 |
| 401 | Why Difficulties In Horse Training A Good Thing Preview: I'll never forget one of the first horses I trained by myself. I could not have picked a better horse to give me problems. This horse was slow to motivate. He was very much his own "person" so to speak and was going to do what he pleased...at least...that's how it seemed. There are plenty of horses in this world that will move when you want th... (more) Published By: Andy Curry Submitted: 03 January,2005 |
| 402 | The Importance Of Habit And Repetition During Horse Training Preview: Picture this. You're out feeding your horse. You're petting her, talking to her, and admiring how beautiful she is. Suddenly, you get the urge to get on her and go for a ride. The only thing is, you don't feel like getting the saddle and bridle - so you just jump on...bareback. Now you're sitting on her. Her head is high, her ears are twitc... (more) Published By: Andy Curry Submitted: 04 January,2005 |
| 403 | Dogs are Heroes Preview: Heroism and courage are probably the most profound traits that endear dogs so deeply into the hearts and minds of mankind. Every day, humans all over the world are rescued by heroic dogs, often at great risk to the dog’s life. No other animal demonstrates this type of courage and devotion. The eagerness some dogs show to selflessly put their maste... (more) Published By: Rex Ryan Submitted: 04 January,2005 |
| 404 | Discover: How to prevent dog bites case. Preview: -------------------------------- You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. -------------------------------- Discover: How to prevent dog bites case. Of all the aggressive behavior in dogs dog bites is ... (more) Published By: Lateef Olajide Submitted: 06 January,2005 |
| 405 | How To Use Smart Horse Training To Stop Your Horse From Bucking Preview: It can be enormously frightening to be on a bucking horse. If you're a novice rider, a bucking horse can almost force you to give up the "owning a horse" dream. But it doesn't have to be that way. I've read where people who can ride a bucking horse feel they're a good rider. That may be. But it doesn't mean they're good at training. And training... (more) Published By: Andy Curry Submitted: 06 January,2005 |
| 406 | Toys are GOOD for your dog Preview: Did you know that dog toys are actually good for your dog, and not just an indulgence on the part of the owner? There are all kinds of uses for different types of toys. First, starting as puppies, toys give your dog a distraction from other would-be toys like your couch or your favorite pair of shoes. My dogs all love ropes. Every single one of... (more) Published By: Tina Spriggs Submitted: 06 January,2005 |
| 407 | Do They Really Need a Dog Bed? Preview: When Lucky was starting to show signs of aging, we were concerned about her comfort. She would have a hard time getting up in the morning. Her legs would shake and she would take five minutes just to get up, where once she could pounce up in a second. Her hips were really thin and her muscle mass was decreasing rapidly. What we found out was tha... (more) Published By: Tina Spriggs Submitted: 06 January,2005 |
| 408 | Is Dog Obedience School for You? Preview: Are you thinking about dog obedience school? Do you know what to expect out of it? Do you know what it costs or where to find a good school? If not, let me help take out some of the mystery of finding one to make sure you and your dog get the best experience you can. If you have searched the web in this topic, you probably found some sites that ... (more) Published By: Tina Spriggs Submitted: 06 January,2005 |
| 409 | Easy Tips for Healthy Pets Preview: Easy Tips for Healthy Pets (c) 2005 Dr GW Graham Do you want a long and healthy life for your pets? There are things in our pets' environments that can rob them of precious health and long life. I'm not talking about cars accidents and mean kids in the neighborhood. I'm talking about things inside the home. Things like: 1) Food Food is meant ... (more) Published By: Dr George W Graham Submitted: 06 January,2005 |
| 410 | The Artful Dog Shopper Preview: I am a dog lover by nature. I have just always loved the little four legged fur balls. Another thing I have always loved is animal art. It could be photographs, paintings, statues or even dog cartoons. I don't really know why I like them, but I do. I've noticed there are a lot of other animal art lovers out there too. It seems to be a natural co... (more) Published By: Tina Spriggs Submitted: 06 January,2005 |