Many of us love to take our dog with us when we shop or run errands. Everybody knows that dogs love to go for a ride. It's hard to say no when your dog is hopping up and down at the door, begging to go with you. But if your trip involves leaving your dog alone in your vehicle you should stop an

Having a dog can enrich your life tremendously, but it can also come with its share of difficulty. Many owners simply do not know how to effectively handle canine behavioral problems, and can sometimes make the dog's behavior worse. If this is your situation, then relax - we're here to he

A Shih Tzu cross is an attempt to combine the best traits of two dog breeds.The Shih Tzu is a popular pet because of the breed's looks and personality.Sometimes a person wants a little different pet and the Shih Tzu is a popular breed as one side of a cross.Why choose to cross two breeds?

Choosing a new puppy can be a fun, exciting task. After all, everyone wants a new bundle of squirmy, slobbery joy. But choosing a puppy also comes with a great deal of responsibility and some loaded questions. Do your research and answer these questions to make sure you get the right puppy for you o

A clicker is a device, which emits sound when click upon. Universally, this device is generally accepted or used in the training of puppies. Dog training with clicker has proven to be effective than the conventional means of verbal training of puppies.

Cherry eye is an unsightly and sometimes dangerous condition for dogs and cats.The spitz-dog and cat on a neutral background image by Ulf from Fotolia.com"Cherry eye" is the vernacular term used to describe a defective glandular condition common in dogs and some cats. Canines and felines,...

Sarcoptic mange, or scabies, strikes dogs more often than any other species of animal. The standard, vet-prescribed treatment for mange is a highly toxic dip composed of miticide to kill the mites. Some owners prefer natural, or at least non-toxic, options.

If you want to learn how to train a Border Collie efficiently and effectively you need to know the pitfalls to avoid. It seems easy enough to wake up one morning and decide today is the day to start dog training, but without doing some research you're heading for failure. Even though you think

Many dog owners are aware of the health dangers of their dogs eating too fast. Unfortunately, these dog owners only found a very limited choice of dog feeders which would modify their dog's behavior, and which are also attractive and stylish.

Just as home-cooked meals are great for the family, so is homemade food for your pet. The ingredients are fresh, you are sure of the cleanliness and hygiene in preparation, and you are able to make it in batches that remain fresh for the duration of its use. Making food for your dog at home will giv

There are so many reasons why we need to show responsible pet ownership by having our pets spayed and/or neutered. One of the reasons is the increasing over population of unwanted pets.

In this article, we are referring to a pets rescue dog. Many of these dogs are in shelters because their previous owners did not do their homework about that particular dog or breed.

Training your Maltese is just like training any other dog. There are various methods that they will respond to, and many that they will not.

Dog aggression happens when there is a natural intention to do because of an apparent threat. This is demonstrated by barking, biting, growling, and chasing. Some of these are exhibited as defense mechanism and are not intended to attack. When the message of superiority is established, the aggressiv

Training your dog can be very difficult. Some make use of dog shock collars despite the fact that some call it inhumane. Here is a look at both sides of the argument.

There are very few things in this life that are more of a joy than being a pet owner, particularly if you are the proud owner of a brand spanking new puppy! However, the puppy can bring just as much stress as it can bring joy into the household. If you start training the right way, you'll be su

Bringing a puppy home is really fun and enjoyable for the whole family. And you'll notice that kids love so much the puppy. They can play with puppies, can walk and even hug it so tight without the fear of the bite or knocked them.

Learning how to train a puppy not to bite or nip is an important exercise to master early on In your puppies development. Every puppy likes to nip or bite or mouth when he or she is playing with you and there is absolutely no malice in it, it is simply a natural instinct and how he or she would play

Even though dogs don't speak English, they do learn to pick up on certain words associated with training. "Potty" is one such word, along with words such as "treat," "outside," "bye-bye," "sit," "stay" or other words you may use during certain situations. Puppies are like human babies; it takes time

Like any other pet, or any other animal, birds have particular habits and behaviors that may seem peculiar to human beings. Perhaps more so than other household pets, due to the nature of their confinement, birds appear more irrational and irritable in their behavior. Understanding why birds act the