Archive for January, 2009

Finding A Responsible Breeder

This article will focus on the guidelines to assist you in finding a responsible and reputable breeder.
Take your time selecting a breeder. You may ask for recommendations from vets, friends who own a dog, local breeding clubs, if available, or you may contact the American Kennel Club. If you see advertisements in newspapers for [...]

Dog Training: What Is Dog Training?

The term “dog training” can mean many different things – this is an important fact to remember when deciding what exactly you need to do with your dog.
First, there is "behavior training”.

Holiday Travel: Tips for Pet Owners

Whether traveling by car or plane this holiday season, pet owners need to consider all their options when it comes to deciding whether or not to travel with their pets.
According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, Americans spend more than $38 billion a year on their pets - and the travel industry has [...]

Keep Your Pet Calm In Stormy Weather

Why do some animals seem to know before we do that a storm’s coming? One theory is that they can sense changes in barometric pressure.
For house pets, as well as animals in the wild, tiny environmental changes warn of danger, and instinct tells them to flee. But even when safely indoors, many animals are [...]

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