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Pets Articles and Ezines
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1. To Bark or Not to Bark? Debarking a Dog - Is Surgery the Right Remedy?
February 09, 2010
Debarking is a painful, confusing temporary solution to a much deeper human management, miscommunication and training problem. When the urge to bark is suppressed and not dealt with properly, then even after undergoing the surgery, the bad behavior only redirects and then surfaces in other inappropriate activities. Ultimately, the animal lives an unhappy life, and may lose their home or more tragically, can even lose their life.
I'm a professional animal communicator and animal behaviorist who works with resolving different problems with dogs, and I can tell you that in all my 40 years... (read more)
Author: Val Heart | Article Views: 1
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2. Correct Fit of the Saddle Pad on the horse
February 09, 2010
Saddle pad Fitting is easy on a horse Horse Riding Equipment
With so many saddle pads on the market it is difficult to choose a product that is what you want. As a Physiotherapist and an elite horse rider I look for the following in a saddle pad
• Function, it must reduce pressure areas under the saddle and lift the gullet off the horses back. • It must absorb pressure to reduce the horses back pain • Non slip, it must not slide out the back of the saddle, or slip sideways • Size, it must fit under the seat and the front or the saddle evenly • Weight, not too heavy • Material... (read more)
Author: Annette Willson | Article Views: 2
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3. How to Stop your Dog from Whining
February 09, 2010
There are not many things more annoying than dog whining. The number one reason dogs do bad things is to get attention. You’re lying in bed and trying to relax and your dog starts to whine. You let them out and they don’t do anything. You let them back in and they start whining again. They are seemingly whining for no reason, but there are reasons as to why your dog may be whining. Dog whining occurs when they are hungry, scared or in pain. So, once you have ruled out those things, it comes down to a behavioral problem that can be corrected with training. First of all you need to identify... (read more)
Author: Sally Richard | Article Views: 4
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4. Dog Medicine: Keep Your Canine Companion Healthy
February 09, 2010
When your dog is ill or your pet's health is otherwise compromised, as a good and caring pet owner you'll want to do everything in your power to help your canine companion get well. In addition to making your pet as comfortable as possible, your care will often include administering one or more medications that your veterinarian prescribes or recommends.
Depending on the nature of your dog's health issue, you might need to administer such medicines as antibiotics, pain relievers, hormones, anti-fungals, anti-protozoals, anti-inflammatories, anti-seizure meds, or various other types of med... (read more)
Author: Jackie Rupp | Article Views: 1
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5. Helpful Tips for Administering Dog Medicine
February 09, 2010
The only thing more difficult than trying to give a child medicine is trying to administer medicine to a dog who refuses to cooperate. That's why it helps to know some clever tricks that can allow you to bypass a wrestling match and outsmart your pup. No matter if it involves a pill or liquid medicine there are proven methods that can help end the struggle and avoid stress for both you and your furry best friend. It's best to learn the methods as soon as you get a dog so you'll be prepared as at one time or another you will be called on to administer the medicine.
Liquid medicine c... (read more)
Author: Jackie Rupp | Article Views: 1
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6. Treating Kennel Cough - How Serious Is It and Should I Worry
February 09, 2010
The first time a person might hear about Kennel Cough, as I did, was when I had traveled to China and had to leave my three Min Pins in my veterinarians care. Since he knew their history we figured it shouldn’t be a problem. Then came the question; Have they ever been treated for Kennel Cough?
Since I never heard of it, this seemed like an odd question. Also since he has been their veterinarian for many years why wouldn’t he know? I found out that when dogs and cats come in close contact to other pets such as in a boarding kennel they can contract this disease. Now I was really worried an... (read more)
Author: Joe Cinova | Article Views: 1
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7. Buying a Comfortable Dog Bed
February 09, 2010
A man’s best friend is the dog – so the saying goes, and many believe that spending quality time each day with your dog will keep you away from much of the tensions and stress associated with everyday life. Taking your dog for exercise a couple of times each day is known to benefit both the dog and the owner and, when you consider the other everyday activities a dog endures, then it makes sense to make sure your dog has a comfortable bed to rest and recuperate properly. Choosing the right type of bed is as important to a dog as it is to a human.
There are many factors you will need to con... (read more)
Author: Chrisgyleo Gyle | Article Views: 1
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8. Dog Health Problems
February 09, 2010
Dog have declarable to human lives on got over a 10th century early. Until right now if I want say dog is a top pet of all, for sure not even once will have problems with me. Dog can be your best friend and give you unconditional love and company. It also will get your life-time much better especially after your long day of working and after afternoon you will get delirious back after they knew youat home. They will go after you. There is no a doubt, dog can loss your irritating time of all your working day. It would be more benefit if you have a skills or study from somebody who skillful ... (read more)
Author: Bull Miller | Article Views: 1
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9. How Important Dog Health Questions?
February 09, 2010
Dog have declarable to man follows got over a 10th century yearly before. And right now if I want say dog is a top pet of all, certainly no one will have troubles with me. Puppy can be your company and provide you unconditional love and company. Dog too can give your lifetime much brighter specially after your long day of working and after you will get excited back after they knew youcoming back. They will run and jump after you. There is no a doubt, dog can release your stressful time of all your hard work. It would be more benefit if you have a skills or discover from someone who skilfu... (read more)
Author: Bull Miller | Article Views: 2
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10. Pet Insurance - Don't Let Them Leave Home Without It
February 09, 2010
So many people have pets today and more and more are concerned about the level of care they can provide their pets. In the United States there are over 150 million pets in our care. Two thirds of all homes in the U.S. have a pet which interestingly enough is 2 times the amount that actually have a child.
Pets are family. If you don’t believe that then you probably don’t own one. Over the years we have grown not only more accustomed to having at least one pet but to make sure we treat them like we treat ourselves. One of those big issues is Pet Health Care.
We make sure that from the ... (read more)
Author: Joe Cinova | Article Views: 2
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11. Dogs 101 - Part 34 - How Does Your Dog Handle Stress?
February 09, 2010
Psychological or physical stress goes from acceptable all of the way to insufferable - that is, the incapability to function. Your interest here lies with the strain experienced during coaching, whether you are teaching a new exercise or practicing a well-recognized one, or in a test, like the Dog Good Citizen test. You have to be ready to recognize the signs of stress and what you can do to control the strain your dog may experience. Negative and positive stress - manifestations Stress is characterized as positive - manifesting itself in heightened activity - and negative - manifest... (read more)
Author: Grace K | Article Views: 2
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12. Dogs 101 - Part 33 -How To Handle The Temperament Of Your Dog?
February 09, 2010
The general public swiftly agree that good personality is the most significant quality for pets. Sadly , the rationale of precisely what good personality means is usually imprecise and slippery, and occasionally paradoxical. The official breed standard of most breeds makes a statement to the effect the dog you are considering is steadfast, loving, smart, good with youngsters, and straightforward to coach. If only it were true! Simply outlined, temperament has the character features acceptable for the job you need the dog to do. If you would like your dog to be good with k... (read more)
Author: Grace K | Article Views: 3
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13. Dogs 101 Part 32 - How To Manage Dogs?
February 09, 2010
Besides the principal influences on your dog's capability to learn that are under your control, there are influences that come with your dog ,eg * Breed-specific behaviors * Personality * Psychological sensitiveness * Replies to visible stimuli * Sound sensitiveness * Touch sensitiveness all of these things affect the way the dog learns, what he uncovers hard, and what comes virtually naturally. Breed-specific behaviors Whether you've got a designer dog - a dog of mixed origin - or a thoroughbred, he includes breed-specific behaviors ,eg hunting ... (read more)
Author: Grace K | Article Views: 2
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14. Dogs 101 - Part 31 How To Identify The Emotional Needs Of Your Dog?
February 09, 2010
Whether dogs have emotional wants relies on whether you accept that dogs have emotions. We suspect they do, and these are some of them : * angriness * nervousness * Depression * Fear * Contentment * Joy * Unhappiness You can see your dog exhibit a number of these feelings ,eg joy and contentment, on an everyday basis, but what about unhappiness and depression? Dogs react with the same feelings that people have with the loss of a family member, be it an affiliate of the family or another dog.. For the last 30 years, we've always had mo... (read more)
Author: Grace K | Article Views: 2
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15. Dogs 101 - Part 30 - How To Master the
February 09, 2010
Achieving mastery of the "Leave It" Command - Part two eight. Wait for the break in attention, and then praise and reward. Nine. Repeat Steps six and seven, but cover the treat with only your index finger. Then try it when putting the treat between your index and middle finger. Ten. When successful, place the treat one in.In front of your hand, and repeat Steps six and seven. Here you have to be watchful : He might be quicker at getting to the treat than you can cover it. Eleven. Put Tommy on leash and stand next to him ( Heel position ), sharply fold the lea... (read more)
Author: Grace K | Article Views: 2
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16. Dogs 101 - Part 30 - How To Master the
February 09, 2010
When we take our dogs for their daily walk in the fields, we're not too excited when one or the other wants to consume pony dung or geese droppings. Nor are we keen on having to extricate such delicacies from a dog's mouth. To inform the truth, we'd like if they did not pick up anything from the ground they understand as doubtless eatable. At a dog park in our area, a few dogs became seriously unwell after consuming bits of poison-laced hot dogs. This command is an excellent start for such scenarios. Teaching this command is a superb opportunity to discover more about how your dog's... (read more)
Author: Grace K | Article Views: 3
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17. Dogs 101 - Part 29 - How Your Dog Responds To Visible Stimuli & How to Handle Them?
February 09, 2010
How a dog replies to visible stimuli is a complex way of pronouncing how a dog replies to moving objects. For needs of coaching, it refers to the dog's distractibility when faced with something that moves. This, too, varies from breed to reproduce and depends upon the character of the moving object. These are some examples : * Terriers are famously distractible. Our Yorkshire Terrier, though technically an affiliate of the Toy Group, was certain that each moving leaf or blade of grass needed to be researched. Though this made complete sense to him, it made coaching him to con... (read more)
Author: Grace K | Article Views: 2
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18. Dogs 101 Part 28 - How To Handle Diversions For Your Dogs?
February 09, 2010
Most dogs have to be taught to come in the face of diversions ,eg other dogs, youngsters, joggers, food, or friendly strangers. This article teaches you how to handle them. Consider the most impossible to resist eventualities for your dog, and then practice under those circumstances. Put a 12-foot leash on your dog ( you can tie 2 six-foot leashes together ), and take him to an area where he is likely to encounter his fave distraction. After he spots it ( jogger, bike, other dog, whatever ), let him become comprehensively engrossed, either by watching or straining at his leash, and then c... (read more)
Author: Grace K | Article Views: 1
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19. 4 Aspects of Proper Pet Care
February 09, 2010
Being a pet owner is one of the most exciting and fun experience one person can have. Studies even show that owning a pet provides great health benefits. People have different reasons why they want to have the most domesticated animals like a dog or a cat. Most seek the loyal companionship, active playfulness, great comfort or unparalleled joy that they give. To reciprocate all these pleasant things that a pet brings, owners must ensure that they are also able to provide for the various needs of their dogs and cats. There is more to their basic needs. They also need love and affection.
Th... (read more)
Author: Fido Buddy | Article Views: 1
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20. Paw Care - Neglecting Their Issues Can Cause a Great Deal of Harm
February 09, 2010
Watch Out Where You Walk Them Stop and think for a minute. Just because it’s natural for a pet to walk around with nothing on their paws doesn’t mean they can’t have serious issues just like we might if we were to go barefoot all the time. Imagine walking everywhere you take your dog or cat for a stroll with nothing on your feet. I’m sure it wouldn’t be an easy or fun task for you. Look out for that glass, on no not another piece of gum or yikes its 90 degrees out here my feet are burning up. You know it isn’t any different for your pets. Where you walk with them is a major reas... (read more)
Author: Joe Cinova | Article Views: 1
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21. Mixed Breeds versus Purebred
February 09, 2010
When getting a dog for a pet, the usual question might be what kind of breed? There are so many to pick from depending on the demography of the prospective owner would play a part on what type of companion they need. However, another question can pop up and probably making perspective owners pause a bit: would they want a mixed breed or a purebred? Which one is better? It would not seem right to speak about what advantages or disadvantages one has to compare to the other as in the end either one becomes a very loving companion. It would be better to look at what they would be getting if they p... (read more)
Author: Rodnas Laygaf | Article Views: 2
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22. Training Your Dog
February 09, 2010
If a dog is to fit into the home and family without being an absolute pest, then some kind of dog obedience is necessary. Imagine having a dog that refused to come when he was called. He would not only be a nuisance, but a danger to himself and others. A dog that refuses to come back when called can easily get run over.
Everyone trains their puppy to some extent, even if they do not realise it. Simply calling your new pet for his food as you bang on the side of his plate or rattle the bag of dog food is puppy training. He soon learns to associate the sound with his food and will come runn... (read more)
Author: Willam Carver | Article Views: 2
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23. Teach your Dogs to Behave with the Use of a Dog Gate
February 09, 2010
Dogs are normally jolly, hyper, and may misbehave sometimes just like little kids. This is okay. But on other times, these happy and naughty moments turn into destructive behavior. That is why for some dog owners, having a dog gate is essential in maintaining a healthy and happy relationship with their beloved pets.
Broken telephone cables, electric chords, and broken vases? It is absolutely not a good scenario. We do not want our living room, bedroom, and other parts of the house to be turned unto our pet’s playground. Not just because they create an illusion that our house was run over ... (read more)
Author: trinity smith | Article Views: 2
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24. How to control dog's excessive barking.
February 08, 2010
People would get a pet dog for many reasons. Some would get a dog for companionship. Others may get them as playmates for their children or for an exercise partner. They are also bought for the purpose of hunting, guarding and protecting. Even the physically disabled need them for day to day living. However, and whatever their purpose, one trait that owners wish they didn't have is incessant barking. Barking is how a dog communicates that an intruder is in the area to alert their master, that it is hungry, or even when it is irritable. But some dogs will just bark to its heart content for no a... (read more)
Author: Rodnas Laygaf | Article Views: 9
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25. Green Turtles Laying Eggs in Hong Kong's Beach
February 08, 2010
In 1998, some endangered green sea turtles went to the beach in Hong Kong to lay eggs. After two years, green turtles came to Hong Kong to lay eggs again. 23 little turtles were hatched under the care of Hong Kong Wildlife Protection Department (HKWPD). In order to protect little turtles, they usually release them into sea after little turtles are hatched. But currently, the temperature of sea water is lower, so HKWPD considered that it was not the right time to release these turtles into sea. They decided to send 18 little turtles to Marine Park. The rest of them would be left and the dep... (read more)
Author: Douglas Johnson | Article Views: 10
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