They are man’s “best friend”, but like your real friends, dogs also have annoying habits that you normally despise. But because you love them, you suffer for it until you can’t take anymore. Just as we all try to talk to our human friends about their bad habits, it is...

The most crucial aspect of house training a puppy is to teach it how to remain clean in the house. Dogs are not shabby by nature – they would normally urinate and defecate away from their sleeping and feeding area. Puppies that have been raised in a shabby environment, living in cramped...

Crisis Checklist: Saving Your Pets Life When Disaster Strikes

Help could not come soon enough for the residents of New Orleans and the surrounding Gulf areas. But for devoted animal owners rescue came at a priceleave your pet behind. Having a plan in place before disaster strikes can...

Scrapbooking is a wonderful way to preserve your cherished memories. For many people their pets are an important part of the family, so it is just natural to want to capture those special times shared with a beloved pet. You can use your favorite scrapbooking tools to make unique pages that you...

Crate Training Your Pit Bull Terrier Puppy: How Big Should The Dog Crate Be?

Were you aware that crate training your Pit Bull terrier is the responsible thing to do as a dog owner, and that everyone should be doing this? Properly crate training your Pit is one of the best things that you...

Before crate training your Pit Bull puppy, you’ll need to acquire a crate. There are many types and variations of crates available for purchase. It is important to pick the type of crate that will best suit the needs of both you and your puppy.

You should also take into...

Crate Training Your American Pit Bull Terrier: Will It Help Your Dog?

Crate training is one of the most often misunderstood dog training techniques. Many questions often come up when discussing the topic of crate training such as: How can I use crate training to teach my dog to behave?,...

A crate is a valuable and useful training tool. Its main purpose is to provide security, safety and protection for short term confinement while training a puppy or new dog about its own and house boundaries.

A crate may look like a jail cell, but when used properly is your dogs natural...

All training starts with taking advantage of your dogs natural inclinations to reinforce the behavior you want. The only place your dog will not, by nature, mess, is its sleeping place. Crate training works with your dogs instinct – he never has the opportunity to be bad.

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Teaching your puppy crate training is the first and best step in his life. It makes all the other steps in his training go so much smoother, much like a solid foundation makes for a superior wall. Establishing you as the Alpha member of his pack is one very good reason for starting your puppy in...

Anyone who has been to a CPR class is familiar with the basics of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. First youll check to be sure the patient has a clear airway, then check to see if the patient is breathing, check whether the patient has a heartbeat and, if the patient awakens during the process, be...

Could Your Dog or Cat Be at Risk for Kidney Disease?

Just like people, animals are susceptible to illness and stress. And, just like people, there is a lot you can do to keep them healthy.

Julie noticed her dog, Zac, was drinking more water. Not just once, but several days in a...