You don’t need to own one to know why the Labrador Retriever has been the number one breed for dog owners across the US. This breed is as all-American as apple pie and the fourth of July. Its loving personality and all ’round goodness has earned the Labrador Retriever a place in homes across the country and the hearts of all those who have the privilege of experiencing its soft nuzzle. Let’s dig into the ...
What is Clicker Training?
Good pet owners around the globe know that positive reinforcement is the ONLY way to effectively train your pets. Hitting, yelling and becoming angry only leads to creating fear and stress in an animal, which will not work in curbing or training a new (or old) behavior. Gone are the days (thank goodness) of rubbing a puppy’s face in its own pee to train it not to go in the house. Professional trainers have known ...
The Ins and Outs of Air Travelling With Your Pet
We have probably all heard the horror stories of flying with a pet; the hellish travel in dark cargo-holds and the fear this creates in a crated animal, lost pets and even some suffering from long-term conditions or even death. Although these incidents can occur, sometimes the circumstances leave us with no other choice, other than to pack up our pet and hope for the best. If you have to travel by air with your ...
Pack Your Trunk, We’re Going to the Beach!
You expect to see a certain amount of wildlife when you go to the beach. Seagulls, of course. Crabs, fish, the occasional shark, and…elephants? No, you don’t usually find a lot of elephants at the beach, but if you were lucky enough to catch such a sight, especially this baby elephant, then you would have a glimpse of pure joy! Watching this little guy’s first day at the beach is just like watching any other ...
Fresh or Saltwater Fish? The Basics of These Two Very Different Worlds
If you are thinking about starting up a fish tank, you may be wondering which way to go; fresh or saltwater? Both of these aquariums offer up the benefits of keeping beautiful aquatic creatures and plants, but they also come with their own set of rules and things that have to be considered. Let’s dive into the world of both fresh and saltwater fish habitats to see where your interest lies. Before You Get Started ...
Stop a Dog Barking – The Kind Way
Is a barking dog driving you dotty? If so read on to improve things in a positive way. Dogs bark, it is how they communicate and make their feelings known. Excessive barking can easily drive us to distraction though and the most natural thing we do, as humans, is shout at them to stop. But, and you probably already know this, hollering will never work long term because the dog just thinks you are joining ...
10 Great Puppy Training Tips
Bringing a new puppy into your home is an exciting time for the whole family. Everyone is anxious to play with the new addition and puppies are just so cute that it is easy to get caught up in the moment. However, it will make your life easier if you begin to train your puppy from day one of his arrival. A well trained pet is more enjoyable for everyone. #1 – Start Immediately Puppies ...
Be My Valentine FOREVER!
5 Monogamous Animals That Mate For Life (Almost) 1. Gibbons… An Open Marriage Gibbons and monogamy. Once thought to be as closely linked as the moon and the stars, a closer look reveals these couples have some juicy secrets! I know it’s hard to believe. After all, we all know the beautiful tales of the Gibbon’s courtship. The male sings a beautiful solo to his beloved. His beloved sings an equally beautiful solo to him. ...
Living with More than One Dog
Some people can have a dog and it works out great. But often it seems like one dog just isn’t enough! We work too much so Fluffy is lonely, we just couldn’t leave that litter-mate behind, they were going to put that sweet puppy to sleep at the shelter, or other family members wanted their own dogs when they saw how much fun you had with yours! Owning several dogs can be fun or just ...
The Thrill of Victory…Pet Olympics!
It’s time for the Olympics again and all across the globe, millions watch as athletes from around the world compete for the gold. But you don’t have to wait every couple of years to see the greatest athletes compete, you just need to be willing to watch a different species! Tiny, Fast…Chihuahuas. Every year, regional winners meet head to head in San Diego in hopes of winning the coveted America’s Fastest Chihuahua crown. This tiniest ...