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101. | Saint Bernard Dog: The Great Rescuer Barry by Mathew Thomson
Dogs are great rescuers. We all know that, but some of them are better at the job than others. What could be nobler than saving lives. Barry, who lived and made history between 1800 and 1814,
was one of the ...
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102. | Getting Cats to Feel At Home by Dalvin Rumsey
When getting a new cat or kitten, it is very important to get her feel good in the new home and family you are bringing her in. Planning and patience are the two main elements of successfully adopting a cat and ...
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103. | Cat Teeth Care Tips by Dalvin Rumsey
No matter the breed, cats can get a lot of teeth and gums problems. These sort of diseases are not harmless or isolated at all, eventually leading to serious systemic problems for your cat. The figures have shown that over 70% of ...
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104. | All There Is To Know About Bengal Cats by Dalvin Rumsey
When it comes to getting along with other cats and dogs, Bengal cats usually are very friendly. When placing kittens together with older cats, they soon get used to each other. Not to speak about placing the kittens with dogs! These little ones ...
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105. | Naming Your Male Dog by Valerie Goettsch
If you just got a new male puppy , you are probably agonizing over finding just the right name for him, just like an expectant parent trying to name your new baby. We tend to put a lot of effort and thought into picking ...
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106. | The Foxhound Dog - A Handsome Hound by Rene Lau
Foxhounds were the very first of the canine races in Great Britain to come under the domination of scientific breeding. There had been hounds of more ancient origin, such as the Southern Hound and the Bloodhound; but something different was wanted ...
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107. | Your Puppy: Have Fun While Fixing the "Naughtiness Factor" by Marc Goldberg
I sat trapped on the airplane, hurtling toward Orlando, strapped into my seat, some 30,000 feet above ground. I say "trapped" because my seat, my entire row even, was constantly shaken, bumped and tossed by a pair of ...
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108. | Why Does My Dog Growl at Me? by Marc Goldberg
Guarding is an instinctual behavior for dogs. It is useful to us when they warn strangers who intrude on their (and our) territory. One of the earliest benefits dog provided to man was to serve as an early ...
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109. | Training With Treats: Do It Right! by Marc Goldberg
Hey even I'm willing to learn new things if there's a broiled lobster in it for me.
When I'm hungry that is.
If I'm not hungry, or if I'm so distracted that a lobster won't ...
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110. | Housebreaking 101 by Marc Goldberg
Remember that dog who just knew you didn't want her piddling in the house? Some dogs just need a slight sense of disapproval from you, and they virtually housebreak themselves.
But you don't have one of those dogs…or you ...
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111. | Dominant Dogs: Are You a Leader or a Follower? by Marc Goldberg
You live with a predator.
He is not human.
He is armed with fangs for slashing flesh and molars for crushing bone. His jaw may exert nine hundred pounds per square inch of pressure. He ...
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112. | Looking for an unusual pet? Here are three recommendations. by VH Velasco
A lot of people go for pets that are cute and cuddly—kittens, puppies, hamsters… you know the drill. If you're like me though, you like to try pets that are a bit unusual—the kind that make you stand ...
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113. | Are YOU Killing Your Pet? by Kristine Peterson
Having a pet is an experience that I think everyone should have. It
reaches us on a level that few other experiences can. But, not all of
us can handle the kind of commitment that is required or we just don't
want to. Whatever it is, it ...
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114. | 10 Steps to Alphatude by Ami Moore the Dog Whisperer of Chicago
ALPHA-TUDE
Alpha-tude is about energy and intention. It is when the lion lays down with the lamb, a biblical saying that really means that the conflicting areas within you must come to a truce and work together.
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115. | Dog Health Problems and Symptoms by Tom Gonzales
I hope the reason you're here is to be proactive, rather than having a sick dog. My heart breaks every time I see one of my dogs in
pain or not feeling well. Luckily it ...
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116. | 10 Steps To Alphatude by Ami Moore the Chicago Dog Whisperer
ALPHA-TUDE
Alpha-tude is about energy and intention. It is when the lion lays down with the lamb, a biblical saying that really means that the conflicting areas within you must come to a truce and work together.
Alpha-tude ...
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117. | Choosing a Dog Breed: Which Breed of Dog is Right for You? by Valerie Goettsch
If you are considering getting a dog, it's wise to explore the characteristics of different breeds of dogs to determine which one is right for you and your family. You'll want to find a dog that goes with your personality, lifestyle, and pocketbook.
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118. | Dogs, Still a Man's Best Friend by Justin Vander Ploeg
People have owned dogs as pets for thousands of years. Ever since then dogs have had a behavior problem. You know what I'm talking about; dogs do many things that we do not want them to do such as, barking in the middle of ...
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119. | Everything You Need To Know About Birdhouses by John Caldwell
Among the countless hobbies people engage in, bird watching has become one of the most popular hobbies in the United States. Such is the popularity of this hobby that a plethora of resources have been made available in all sorts of ...
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120. | Dog Training: to punish or not to punish by Rodrigo Trigosso
Punishment is a controversial subject in dog training, though it is widely used by both traditional and positive trainers.
The most common punishment is positive punishment. It consists in stopping an undesired behavior by adding an unpleasant thing or ...
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121. | Pet Stroller Website Offers Fun Alternative for Pet Wheelchairs by Grace West
Pet Stroller Site Makes available Great Alternative To Pet Wheelchairs
Pet Strollers have only lately started to be fashionable, but few pet stores stock this sort of products, and shops that do, sell ...
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122. | Easy Home Remedies For Dogs by Javier Fuller
Any kind of experiment or incomplete knowledge can not be used on your pet. In fact it is better to consult vet if you have slightest of doubt regarding the efficacy of the treatment.
As with ...
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123. | Best Pet Health Insurance Policy by Anna Josephs
There is something that pet owner should know before you take the leap. All pet have wants needs and health issues just like human beings. When your pet is injured or ill, you may experience natural feelings of concern, as ...
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124. | Keep your Pet Healthy and Look Good by Anna Josephs
Anyone who owned a pet knows that how pet becomes our special part of our family. Yes our pets are a part of our family. Pet owner always want the best for their pet. Pet needs special and daily care throughout their lives. Pets are like small ...
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125. | Buy the perfect puppy, how to choose the right breed by George Chen
The Perfect Puppy For You
Ready for that addition to your family? Trying to determine what kind of puppy to get is almost as important as deciding whether to get a puppy in the first place. There are ...
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126. | Puppy House Training by Peter Motley
Learn about methods on dog training including puppy house training. Look at how you can train your dog to do anything you wish in less than half the time after using proven techniques that get instant results!
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127. | Pet Relocation - Tips For International Pet Moving by Kevin O'Brien
Five Tips for Safe and Humane International Pet Relocation Owning or adopting a pet should be for life, regardless of what corner of the world your career or other circumstances happen to send you. When planning an international move transporting your beloved pet is ...
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128. | How to Avoid the Most Common Mistakes in Raising Dogs by Dencho Denchev
Dogs do not come with an instruction manual around their necks. Dogs need time, patience, and understanding. Therefore new owners need information to train, and help cope with the difficulties of the newest member of the family.
Common ...
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129. | A Guide to Buying Pet Products by Andrew Gates
Facts about pets
Australian families who share their homes with pets number among the highest in the world, with 64% of households including pets. In those 7.5 million households, fish top the pet population at over 12 million, followed by ...
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130. | Early Shih Tzu Puppy Stimulation by Connie Limon
The first sense of a Shih Tzu puppy is "scent." The newborn Shih Tzu puppy will be able to smell the scent of the breeder immediately after the sac is broken. The Shih Tzu breeder is familiar with litters of Shih Tzu puppies before their eyes ...
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131. | Traditional Dog Training Revealed by Rodrigo Trigosso
Traditional dog training was initially developed to train war dogs. It was very useful during World War I. This training technique was embraced by civilian trainers after World War II, and quickly became the standard way to train ...
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132. | Positive Dog Training for Newbies by Rodrigo Trigosso
Positive dog training was developed under the principles of Skinner's operant conditioning. While it's not a new technique, it didn't get enough popularity until the nineties.
Former students of Skinner, psychologists Keller and Marian Breland, pioneered commercial applications of operant conditioning when they created Animal ...
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133. | Dog Whispering Behind the Scenes by Rodrigo Trigosso
Ethology is the science that studies behaviors of a species under natural situations. Therefore, it studies instinctive and non-instinctive behaviors that are typical of a species.
Dog whispering is a training technique based on ...
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134. | Dog Training Techniques Revealed by Rodrigo Trigosso
Though there are several dog training techniques, all of them can be categorized by the way they address behavioral issues. Thus, there are two main categories: techniques based on learning theories and techniques based on canine ethology.
The former category focuses on behavior modification, ...
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135. | What are the Top Ten Dog Diseases? by Robert Knechtel
Dog Diseases number in the scores, just as in humans. But, veterinarians tend to see some much more than others. Sadly, a great deal of grief could be avoided if more dog owners were careful to see that their pets ...
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136. | Separation Anxiety in dogs: First Things First by Martin Olliver
There is a fine line between a dog having an acute case of separation anxiety and an acute case of boredom, especially for puppies. You need to make sure that your dog is getting an adequate amount of exercise before you leave it for a period of time. Consider ...
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137. | Separation Anxiety in dogs: What exactly is it? by Martin Olliver
There was the usually mild-mannered Pit-bull puppy named Savannah who chewed through the bottom of a door and part of the hardwood floor just underneath it. There was Jasper the Corgi who was kept in a ...
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138. | Dog Whispering: origins of a phrase and a philosophy by Martin Olliver
What Is Dog Whispering?
Dog whispering is more than a matter of talking nicely to your dog.
It's about understanding your dog by reading and interpreting its body language. In turn, you communicate your response to your dog through your body ...
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139. | How to give a cat a bath by Angela Coyle
It is important to know how to bathe your cat. Cats generally to a fine job cleaning themselves, however, they my need a little help from time to time. In this case, it is important to ...
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140. | Buying a dog collar by David Ward
A dog is certainly man's best friend. This is why you need to take extra care while choosing a dog collar. Today, the market is filled with various varieties of collars for different dogs. It is no longer regarded ...
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141. | Differences in Professional Breeders and "backyard" Breeders by Connie Limon
Early in the lives of the Shih Tzu puppies, the very best of care is crucial to well-rounded Shih Tzu puppy development. Dams and their litters do not survive alone. There is more to raising Shih Tzu and the Toy breed puppies in general than truly meets the ...
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142. | How to choose the right cat food by Gregory Podsakoff
As all cat owners know, a feline can be a wonderful addition to any family. One of the most basic aspects of cat ownership is proper health care for the cat. Health care for a cat encompasses a wide ...
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143. | Pet Health Insurance by Stephen Pratley
When a pet is injured or ill, you may experience natural feelings of concern, as you would with other family members. Like children, they depend on you for everything from food to providing a regular trip to the vet. Taking good care of ...
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144. | Learning to Drive in Vermont by Ken Haggett
Learning to drive a six dog team is a big move up from a four dog team. With a four dog team there is less power meaning that the driver works more to climb hills. When running a six dog team they are able to pull ...
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145. | Newborn Shih Tzu Puppies and Early Surroundings by Connie Limon
Shih Tzu puppies begin to make noises shortly after their eyes open. They will also begin to try and get up and waddle around the whelping box at this time. Between 3 and 4 weeks you might want to provide new ...
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146. | Dog Training: What Is Dog Training? by David McFarlane
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".
This is the kind of dog training in which a dog ...
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147. | How Siberian Huskies Took Over My Life by Ken Haggett
It all began six years ago when I made a visit to a local dog sled race and was intrigued with the skijoring event. I had one mix breed from the shelter and had convinced myself that she really looked like she had some Alaskan in her. Other people seemed ...
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148. | What to feed your cat by Ric Wiley
Well what can I say about feeding your cat. If your cat will eat it then generally let them eat it but there are some foods that you should keep away from your cat, chocolate ...
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149. | Tropical Fish by Sandro Azzopardi
So many elements effect the raising of tropical fish. Choosing the right ones and making the right decisions is crucial for success. Setting up an aquarium, selecting the fish, plants and algae, feeding the fish and breeding the fish are ...
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150. | Cats by Sandro Azzopardi
Owing a cat can be a very gratifying experience especially if you've done your homework and understand the tasks involved in having one as a pet.
The First Few Days
It is only natural that when you take your new ...
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