| 411 | "Put Your Commands On A Diet" Preview: “Put Your Commands On A Diet” By John R. Falk Can a dog understand our language? If so, how much of it? The question poses possibly as many answers as there are dogs. Certainly the boundaries of a canine's lexicon vary, according to his age, environment, training and inborn intelligence. The average house dog is thought to develop a functiona... (more) Published By: John R. Falk Submitted: 08 January,2005 |
| 412 | Do you have a dog day care business plan? Preview: If you are considering opening a dog day care, then you need to make sure you have a dog day care business plan. A solid dog day care business plan will help you get started in the right direction. My name is Kelley Blackston and I run a successful dog day care. The reason our dog day care has been such a success in our local area is because we h... (more) Published By: Kelley Blackston Submitted: 10 January,2005 |
| 413 | A Dog Day Care Franchise - Is it really worth it? Preview: When you take into account that there are over 68,000,000 dogs in the United States alone, you can see why many people consider taking advantage of a dog day care franchise. However, before you even think about a dog day care franchise, please do a self evaluation and make sure you are doing it for the right reasons. A dog day care franchise is ... (more) Published By: Kelley Blackston Submitted: 10 January,2005 |
| 414 | Doggie Day Care is an awesome alternative Preview: Doggie day care is becoming more and more prevalent in our society. This is mainly due to the fact that there are so many dogs all around the world and people are looking for a good alternative to the routine trip to the kennel. Don't get me wrong. There are very good kennels all around the world but doggie day care is unique. Doggie day care is ... (more) Published By: Kelley Blackston Submitted: 10 January,2005 |
| 415 | A Dog Day Care business can be a lot of fun! Preview: If you love dogs and you enjoy making money then a dog day care business may be a very good fit for you! Let me ask you a question, "Can you imagine starting your very own dog day care business?" If you asked yourself that question and still aren't sure, let me give you a bit of dog day care business advice.... First, make sure that you truly lo... (more) Published By: Kelley Blackston Submitted: 10 January,2005 |
| 416 | How to become Top Dog - A Dog Owner's Guide to Sanity Preview: Peeing on the carpet, knocking you down, or stealing dinner off the counter are all signs that your dog doesn't respect your rules. In other words, you are not the Alpha Dog. If you ever want to have a peaceful and happy relationship with your dog, you need to learn how to become top dog. It's not just a silly phrase. Dogs have a heirarchial ran... (more) Published By: Tina Spriggs Submitted: 12 January,2005 |
| 417 | Animals are Forever Preview: Throughout the course of my life, I've encountered my own share of dogs. From early childhood days, I recall having several dogs that stayed temporarily with us until my dad's next military assignment. Though my parents took good care of our animals, military life was unsuitable for animal adoptions as in most cases, animals were not permitted to... (more) Published By: C. Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot Submitted: 12 January,2005 |
| 418 | A Dog Name is Something To Be Chosen Carefully Preview: How important is a dog name? Well let's think about this. How often do you call your dog? Who will hear your dog's name? Will you be writing to anyone about this dog? Now that you think about the times you'll use the name, maybe you should put some thought into what that dog name is. I mean, if you have a Great Dane who weighs 120 lbs, you migh... (more) Published By: Tina Spriggs Submitted: 12 January,2005 |
| 419 | Does the world need more cats? Preview: Aren’t they cute? Yes, they are! A nest of meowing and crawling little kittens leaves only the fiercest cat hater indifferent. But does the world need more cats? A cat is the second most popular pet in the world. People love them for all kinds of reasons. Cats are social, but still have a will of their own. They have sweet faces and love to be hu... (more) Published By: Marc de Jong Submitted: 13 January,2005 |
| 420 | Dealing With Pet Allergies Preview: It is Winter time again, a time of the year when pets and humans are very vulnerable to each other. As this is obviously the chilliest time of the year, animals are much more likely to be cooped up inside the house with us. All of the windows and doors are closed to the world and the heat is blasting around the clock. These are exactly the conditi... (more) Published By: A. Wilmot Submitted: 16 January,2005 |
| 421 | Symptoms of Pain and Illness in Dogs Preview: Dog owners, who recognize the early signs and symptoms of illness or pain in their dogs, will not only relieve their loved one’s suffering but may also be able to save themselves an expensive trip to the veterinarian. Not only is it important to recognize these signs early to relieve pain and suffering, but it is much more effective to treat an i... (more) Published By: Jennifer Bryant Submitted: 16 January,2005 |
| 422 | 14 Tips for Crate Training Your New Puppy Preview: Your new puppy is arriving and you have heard of crate-training, but are not sure how to make it work for you and your newest addition. From years of experience as a pet-owner, lover and specialist, I have learned some things about crate training that I’d like to share with you. Crate training is wonderful part of an overall family training progr... (more) Published By: Peggie Arvidson-Dailey Submitted: 17 January,2005 |
| 423 | Got Fleas? Preview: Got Fleas? By Nell Liquorman Author of Keep Fleas Off Still using all the chemicals you can find to combat those fleas? Have you done everything outside of trying to shoot the fleas off the dog? You are not alone, there are an estimated more than 50 million households with pets, and yes, most are not just fighting the war against these pesky pa... (more) Published By: Nell Bennett Liquorman Submitted: 17 January,2005 |
| 424 | Top 10 Benefits of Natural and Holistic Pet Care Preview: There are a number of reasons for choosing natural pet foods, treats and supplies. First, use of natural products is consistent with a holistic view. A holistic approach considers all factors regarding your pet's health, not just individual symptoms. The top 10 benefits of choosing natural and holistic pet care are listed below. 1) Better nutriti... (more) Published By: Mariangie Gonzalez Submitted: 19 January,2005 |
| 425 | You Can't Fool A Horse Preview: In the dating world many men and women put their potential partners to a "dog test," whereby they introduce their date to their dog and see how the dog reacts to the stranger. If the dog reacts badly towards their date then a red flag is waved, whereas if the dog accepts the stranger instantly the opposite holds true. While many people look upon t... (more) Published By: Jeffrey Rolo Submitted: 19 January,2005 |
| 426 | Round Pen: The Great Equalizer Preview: Although many horsemen and trainers extol the virtues of the round pen, many horse owners still overlook just how powerful such a pen can be in developing or maintaining a relationship with a horse. This is a shame because it is truly what I call the Great Equalizer in a horse-human relationship. Perhaps that bears some clarification… I've found... (more) Published By: Jeffrey Rolo Submitted: 19 January,2005 |
| 427 | So, you've decided to kill your pet! Preview: The other day I was doing a research online for an article I was writing and I came across an article, which the author started by saying: "Euthanasia, is often the hardest thing to do, yet the greatest act of kindness". Then he went on explaining the "grueling" suffering and the guilt the pet owner goes through before making the decision, how it... (more) Published By: Mariangie Gonzalez Submitted: 19 January,2005 |
| 428 | Who is the Gourmet? You or Your Dog? Preview: Thinking of cooking up a storm for your pooch? And that I assume you’re having difficulties in convincing your pooch eating his premium dog food. There are two issues here—Home-cooked meals verses commercial premium dog food. Whether or not one is better than the other is a matter of preference—you not your dog. And whether or not your dog becom... (more) Published By: Renée Alexandrea Submitted: 19 January,2005 |
| 429 | Picking Up A Horse's Hoof Preview: The idea of picking up a horse's hooves can intimidate some owners since a well-placed horse kick would really hurt! Such caution is good, but in reality if you pick up a horse's hoof properly you provide him with no leverage or ability to kick you. This is a situation where a person's worst fears can cause him to imagine an incident that is highl... (more) Published By: Jeffrey Rolo Submitted: 19 January,2005 |
| 430 | How To Save Money By Testing For Feline UTI Yourself Preview: Do you want to save money, anxiety for your kitty, and unnecessary trips to your vet? Would you like to know if your cat is developing crystals in her urine that could lead to a feline UTI? It's easy to do with this check-at-home method. If your kitty has been previously diagnosed with a feline UTI, there's a chance it could re-occur. Since it... (more) Published By: Nancy E. Wigal Submitted: 19 January,2005 |