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| Training your dog to not pull on the leash
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Pulling on the leash is one of the most common misbehaviors seen
on all kinds of dogs. Puppies and adult dogs alike can often be
seen taking their owners for walks, instead of the other way
around. Pulling on the leash can be much more than an annoying
habit. Leash pulling can lead to escape in the case of a break
in the collar or leash, and a ... |
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14 Jun 2008 07:09:03 By Tony Robinson |
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| How To Get Your Horse From Pulling Back While Tied
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Some people have horses they don’t dare tie. Why? Because they
break their halters and/or crossties. So what is a person to do
in their horse training practices?
My first suggestion is to get a rope halter. But not just any
ol’ rope halter. Get one of those rope halters that are thin
because they cut into the horse’s pol ... |
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08 Jun 2008 05:17:42 By Andy Curry |
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| Gynecomastia Puffy Nipples
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A large population of men are affected by puffy nipples. Though there are many causes of puffy nipples, gynecomastia surgery is the only surefire treatment plan available to these affected men. Treating puffy nipples with gynecomastia surgery has been around for quite a while, and over the years has reached a stage where surgeons are ... |
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04 Jun 2008 06:08:33 By Brian Mancow |
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| Faux Paws: Six Common Mistakes New Dog Owners Make
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The family around the block got a new Jack Russell puppy. I've been jogging my Border Collie mix past their house for over a year now, and we usually see their spaniel mix tied out in the backyard. When I saw the new puppy tied to the tree out front it was the first time I saw the two boys that the dog ... |
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02 Jun 2008 04:06:39 By Emma Snow |
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| A Look at Snowbirds and Their Pets
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Long before winter's blustery chill begins to sting the bones, plans are being made by people in Canada, the Northeast and Midwestern United States to seek the warmer climes of the south. It's an interesting phenomenon that occurs each year and mimics the migration ritual of our feathered friends.
These "snowbirds" (as they are affectionately ... |
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01 Jun 2008 06:45:50 By Tom James |
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| Tips for Your Exotic Pet
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When looking for a pet think of how much time and dedication you have for walking it, feeding it, and all the other responsibilities that come along with owning a pet. If you don't want to be involved in all of the responsibilities being a pet owner entails then you should reconsider buying a pet to haul along with you on outings ... |
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22 May 2008 10:51:45 By Harry Jio |
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| Westie Dog Poo Pile - Please Pick It Up
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I really do not hope your are eating something, but did you know
that you can get a fake dog poo in long or round bits for a
joke.
My younger son had initiated this research of mine, by asking
why I pick up the dog's business, even though he had done it on
the grass.
As a slight diversion, I found out that the meaning of peppe ... |
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18 May 2008 12:34:15 By Jeff Cuckson |
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| The Right Breeder
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Dogs are considered as man's best friend. Deciding to own one
whether it is big or small involves a lot of responsibility. It
is not just about feeding it but includes other chores such as
grooming, watching its health and diet, cleaning up after it and
most importantly, giving it some tender loving ca ... |
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13 May 2008 05:39:42 By Jack Russell |
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| How To Maintain Your Love Affair ... With Your Dog Part One -
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How to Maintain Your Love Affair with Your Dog - Training Tips
for a Happy and Healthy Relationship with Your Canine Companion
© 2004-2005 by Peggie Arvidson-Dailey
When I first laid eyes on my little ball of black fluff at an
adoption fair, I knew there was no turning back. My husband and
I had been looking for just the ... |
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13 May 2008 05:39:42 By Peggie Arvidson-Dailey |
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| Teaching your dog with confidence and respect
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The first thing that any successful animal trainer must do is
win the confidence and respect of the animal to be trained. This
important piece of advice definitely applies to the training of
dogs. As social pack animals, dogs have a natural need to follow
a strong leader. Setting yourself, the owner or handle ... |
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13 May 2008 05:39:42 By Jeff Rose |
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| Feeding Time Should Be Training Time
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b>Feeding Time Should Be Training Time
Using Food Daily to Promote Good Obedience
Can you guess why feeding time is so important? Simply put,
feeding time means your dog is HUNGRY and will therefore
do almost anything to get fed. Since you, his loving owner, have
the power to either feed or starve your pet, your dog looks to
you as its only ... |
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13 May 2008 05:39:42 By DogTwist |
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| Crisis Checklist
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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 price...leave your pet behind. Having a plan in
place before disaster strikes can save both you and your pet's
lives. Here's what to do now.
General Helpfu ... |
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13 May 2008 05:39:42 By M. H. Molock |
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| Training your dog the reward training way
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Reward training is often seen as the most modern method of
training a dog, but reward training is probably much older than
other methods of dog training. It is possible that reward
training for dogs has been around as long as there have been
dogs to train. Early humans probably used some informal kind of
reward training when tamin ... |
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13 May 2008 05:39:42 By Jeff Rose |
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| Adopting A Dog
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There are lots of ways that people choose a new family dog. Some
may search the newspaper for advertisements from breeders who
are selling new puppies; others find breeders via listings on
the internet, while still more may simply purchase a puppy from
a local pet store. Perhaps the best method, however, in te ... |
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13 May 2008 05:39:42 By Simon Harris |
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| Body Language Before Dog Bites
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Dear Adam:
After catching up on doggy email, I've noticed your reference to
submissive posture. Your book helped more than a professional
trainer I hired for my adopted Golden. We went through biting
and dominance issues. The problem I am having now is I still do
not trust him 100%. When he bit there really wasn't ... |
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13 May 2008 05:39:42 By Adam G. Katz |
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| Five Ways To Prevent Congenital Problems In Dogs
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It is our job as dog owners to make sure that our pets are happy and healthy. However, it is not always an easy job given that our dogs are curious and intelligent creatures with a tendency to get themselves into all kinds of trouble. And when they do get in sick or hurt, it is up to us to examine them and find out exactly what the probl ... |
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13 May 2008 05:39:42 By John Mailer |
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| Getting To Know Your Pomeranian
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Getting to know your dog starts by getting to know its breed, and that includes getting a better idea about its appearance, personality, and health requirements. Here's what you need to know about the Pomeranian:
One of the most fascinating aspects of this breed is that in its much earlier and larger incarnations it was used in ... |
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13 May 2008 05:39:42 By Dan Stevens |
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| Using rewards and positive reinforcement to train your dog
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Training dogs using positive reinforcement and reward training
has long been recognized as both highly effective for the owner
and a positive experience for the dog. Positive reinforcement
training is so important that it is the only method used to
train dangerous animals like lions and tigers for wor ... |
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13 May 2008 05:39:42 By Tony Robinson |
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| 7 Puppy Naming Tips
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You've picked out the perfect puppy. You spent hours on the
internet, researching the right breed for you and your family.
Then you went from breeder to breeder or humane society to
humane society, meeting and greeting pups until you find just
the right match.
Now what? He needs a name!
Over the course of its life, you ... |
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13 May 2008 05:39:42 By Jennifer McVey |
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| Getting a Puppy Into Your Apartment
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You've searched all over and finally found the perfect
apartment. You're so excited, until the owner tells you that he
does not permit dogs on the premises. You heart breaks, although
you know that you should have checked for this provision before
you started looking. However, all may not be lost. All building
owners do not have absolute p ... |
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13 May 2008 05:39:42 By Amanda Baker |
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| The Pros and Cons of Vaccinating Your Dog
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To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? That's become the burning
question of many dog owners in this day and age. I'm not a
veterinarian, just a regular pet owner like yourself, but would
like to impart the information I've found regarding regular
vaccinations for animals. You can then make your own decision.
I ca ... |
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13 May 2008 05:34:21 By Rose Smith |
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| Choosing Dog Tags for Your Canine
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Remember when you first met your dog? He was fresh and new, and
you were just getting to know each other. You went through
training together, perhaps even ate together. With time, you and
your dog became very close – even closer than you are to a lot
of people you know. Your dog is special to you. He might be y ... |
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13 May 2008 05:28:29 By Alison Cole |
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| Breeding Your Dog: Does it Make Any Cents?
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For anyone who may balk at the price of good pups nowadays, or who may think to himself, "At those prices I should become a breeder!" let me assure you that breeding does not make millionaires. There are a lot of bad reasons people breed their dogs, but there are only a few good ones. If you don't meet all three of the following conditions and y ... |
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13 May 2008 05:12:09 By Emma Snow |
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| Betta Fish Breeding Basics
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Breeding fish can be quite complicated, but these basics for
breeding your Betta fish should help ease you into the process.
The more experience you have with breeding your Betta the easier
and less complicated it will all seem. Witnessing nature as it
takes its course can be fun, exciting, and a true educational
experience for p ... |
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13 May 2008 05:09:45 By Amanda Fenton |
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| How to win a million with petmillions.com!
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Got a pet? Win a Million! That's right, your dog, cat, iguana or other pet could win you a cool mill. But how?
First, you need to sign up. Signing up is free. All you need for this is a valid email address (because we will send you a confirmation link to click in order to confirm you are a real person, not ... |
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13 May 2008 05:08:49 By Josh Harkness |
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| Ten Most Popular Goldfish
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Ten most Popular Goldfish!
You can’t imagine the kind of varieties of Goldfish there are!
People have been breeding Goldfish for over 2000 years now.
China is believed to have over 100 varieties and to think that
it all began with the Carassius auratus – the gibel carp! Not
all goldfish have been bred in China though. Other countrie ... |
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13 May 2008 05:08:05 By Dane Stanton |
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| Dog Lover Gift Ideas
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Following are a few Dog Lover Gift Ideas to jump-start your
shopping:
Many Dog Lovers like to accessorize their pets in style!
Check out colorful "Pet Wear" for that prized pooch.
Favorite articles include Elastic Neck Ruffs and Bandana-syle
Skollars which slide over the collar, eliminating messy
strings and velcro. On ... |
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13 May 2008 05:08:01 By Kelli Swan |
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| Kidney Disease and Your Dog
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The kidneys are responsible for filtering the blood and removing
toxins in an animals system. Kidney damage may result from
several sources, but the aging process is probably the most
common reason for this disease. No cure is available but many
things can be done to help the pet live a more comfortable life.
The best way to ... |
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13 May 2008 04:49:17 By Debbie Ray - PedigreedPups.com |
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| The importance of a plan when building a reptile cage
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Would you put together a model plane without look at the
finished plane or looking at the plans? Does a builder build a
house without a plan?
The answer to these is pretty clearly no. A homemade snake or
other reptile cage is so much simpler though, you say. I can
just put it together as I go. Not so, my young a ... |
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13 May 2008 04:40:17 By Mark Chapple |
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| New Cat Causing an Odor Problem?
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Recently, a friend said she'd gotten a new cat from a male
friend and the cat was spraying and urinating outside the litter
box. She has an existing kitty, female.
Get into the mind of the cat! He's new, nothing smells like
anything he remembers, and he is now living with a female person
instead of a male person. Everything in hi ... |
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13 May 2008 04:33:05 By Morgen Marshall |
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