Category: Articles

  • 8 Ways To Keep Your Dog In Your Yard

    Dog in yard

    Dogs have a natural tendency to explore. To ensure your dog remains within the confines of your property, here are eight ways to keep your dog in your yard.

  • Top Reasons Why Dogs Chase Cars

    Black and white Siberian husky puppy

    Experts dealing with dogs’ behavior suggest that one possible reason behind the chase of cars by dogs is that they tend to have a strong predatory instinct.

  • Ragdoll Cat History is Stranger Than Fiction

    Origins of the Ragdoll cat are full of myth and controversy. This cat’s history is often contradictory and confusing; some of the Ragdoll story is not possible.

  • Dogs Are People Too… Almost!

    You know them. They’re the family with fifteen dogs that all the neighbors hate. Their dogs run all over the neighborhood and are largely responsible for the local canine population explosion.

  • The Pros and Cons of Vaccinating Your Dog

    Up until recently, there have been relatively few alternatives in vaccinating your dog. It is the law in countries that animals must have routine vaccinations.

  • You Can Have Your Cats and Your Furniture Too

    No one wants to invest hundreds or even thousands of dollars in furnishings only to see them ripped to shreds by an overzealous pet, however beloved. To many people the obvious answer is to have their cats declawed, but it this really a reasonable alternative?

  • Another Kind of Horse Brand

    It’s winter time, the horse breed inspection season has come and gone in North America, and along with it branding season.

  • Frequently Asked Dog Behavior Questions

    One reason dogs eat their poop is because it just plain tastes good. Another reason is it could be a vitamin deficiency. One other reason for the poop eating is that it is an instinctual behavior in the wild to eat the poop to keep other predators from tracking their movements.

  • Dog Training: The Surprising Way To Train Your Dog Not To Fear Loud Noises

    This kind of desensitization training can be remarkably effective for some dogs, but it will take lots of patience. Fears of thunder are not easy to cure.

  • Would You Know What To Do If Your Puppy or Dog Fell Ill?

    A pet relies on its owner to look after it. Sometimes a veterinarian is too far away when your puppy needs immediate attention. Would you be able to administer basic first aid if you needed to?