Hog roasts have been around for hundreds of years but they may well be at their most popular right now. In medieval times roasting a whole hog to dish up at a grand feast was one of the most amazing and awesome things anyone could do. It was merely the really rich and powerful who […]
Scissors are needed for Shih Tzu grooming. The “barber type” with the sharp, straight edge is used for most scissoring. The barber type scissors are used for cutting the hair of a Shih Tzu to the correct length for a fine finishing touch.
A toenail clipper and a file are necessary for Shih Tzu […]
Dog heartworm is a common disease among canines in the United States. Discovered in 1856, the worms mainly live in your dog’s heart and major blood vessels.
The worms, especially on worst cases, seriously impair the heart’s operations. Worse, they could also clog your dog’s blood vessels. These infections result to body weight losses, chronic […]
Getting your dog to sit when you tell them to is an important part of their training. In this article, I want to go over the steps you will want to follow in order to get your dog to sit on command.
The first thing you need to do is buy a supply of dog treats. […]
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 […]
SEPARATION ANXIETY By Bob Gutierrez
M any dogs exhibit destructive behavior when left alone. A
neighbor may have called complaining that Fido is barking all
day, or your backyard may be starting to look like the moon’s
surface. Many times owners will inadvertently reinforce and
reward the behavior by answering Fido’s scratching or barking at
the door by turning and […]
The best way to teach a Sheep to stop something is not to let him do it in the first place. So, if you do not want puppy to jump as an adult, do not let him do it as a baby. Plus, laughing can be dangerous. A former colleague of mine had her hip […]
Aren’t the children always begging for a pet or another pet?
You don’t want a cat - there’s that whole litter box thing. You don’t want to train a puppy, plus what about when you want to go away for the night? Birds make such a mess and can be quite noisy. And […]
With hundreds of breeds to choose from, how do you decide which one is right? Narrow down the choices in a few simple steps.
Size Matters
First, consider your available space. If you live in an apartment, you can rule out large dogs. Look for dogs in the Toy group, such as Yorkshire Terriers, […]
Did you know that there are several hundred dog breeds? With that large number of breeds to choose from, how do people manage to decide which breed is right for them? Luckily, you can narrow down the choices and find the right dog breed by following a few simple steps.
First, consider your available space. Do […]