Archive for 'Animals, Pets' Category
Training Your Dog…Is It Worth The Effort Or Is It Just A Waste Of Time?
28 May 2008Many people feel that taking the time to train their puppy or dog isn’t worth the effort. What with everything else we have to do these days in our busy lives, whose got the time?
Kimberley was just like that. She’d never bothered training Jack…but then, one day…
Kimberly and Jack ran excitedly up to the top […]
Breed Specific Legislation - Is your dog next?
7 May 2008Breed specific legislation otherwise known as “BSL” has started to sweep the world. Germany, Canada, The United States, France, and England are among the major countries that have enacted some form of breed specific law that restricts or calls for a complete ban on several breeds from existing peacefully within their borders.
American Pit Bull Terriers […]
The Five Most Important Considerations When Buying a Protection Dog
3 May 2008 Man’s Best Friend has been a trusted protector of our homes for
thousands of years. Their keen senses and awareness, along with
a pack mentality, have made dogs a valuable asset to man in his
effort to keep his home secure. In today’s world, home
protection dogs are more valuable than ever. They can deter
break-ins, assaults, and give […]
Training a cat around the plants
1 May 2008Oh but kitty loves plants, Grow them one? Yes, cats love green
grass or plants.
Wheat, oat grass, catnip, or heather are just some of the plants
that you can grow a garden for kitty indoors or outdoors. Going
along with growing some grass in your house, it would be a good
idea to find a long potting box […]
Skin and Gill Flukes in Tropical Fish
9 April 2008While parasites of various types are often responsible for fish rubbing themselves against objects in the tank, sometimes to the point of causing raw skin, it can be difficult to identify which parasite it is, unless you have a very good visual of it.
In the case of skin fluke, which is a parasitic flatworm, […]
Preventing and Dealing With Dog Bites
3 April 2008Dog Bite: Prevent or Deal with It
Statistics show that 4.7 million people get bitten by dogs
yearly. These bites range from minor nips to major attacks.
Dog’s are man’s best friend, not his worst enemy….With this
thought in mind, here are some tips to prevent being bitten by a
dog.
Bite Prevention:
1. Don’t Approach a Strange Dog.
Don’t go near just […]