Pets
How to Choose the Right Toys for Your Dog
The vast majority of dogs like toys of any kind, while others may be pickier about their playthings. There are several considerations to keep in mind when choosing toys for your canine. Many dog toys are marketed to be visually appealing to you, not your canine companions. Size Does Matter Toys should match the size…
Breeds That Make Great Family Pets
Choosing a family pet is exciting, but should be approached with care. There are some dog breeds that historically don’t do well with children or children in certain age ranges. Keep in mind grooming requirements when choosing a canine. Some shed year-round or need weekly trips to a groomer. Families also need to consider the…
How to Find the Right Pet Trainer for You
A dog trainer that’s highly publicized doesn’t necessarily mean he/she is the right trainer for you and your dog. Personalities may clash and the trainer’s methods may be based on aversion training rather than positive reinforcement. The trainer must fit you and your canine’s personality, along with any individual needs. A Word of Warning The…
Is Your Pet Up on All Their Vaccinations?
Being a pet parent means getting your dog the appropriate inoculations to protect them against a variety of illnesses, diseases and parasites. Unvaccinated dogs can spread communicable illnesses to each other, along with humans, cats and wildlife. Required Vaccinations Florida requires a variety of vaccinations for canines. They must be given at the proper age…
How Air Fresheners Can Affect Pet Health
Homes easily become smelly from cooking odors, laundry rooms and bathrooms. A house that has poor ventilation and little exchange of fresh air is more likely to trap and hold odors. The solution for many is any one of several types of air fresheners on the market. While they’re effective at hiding odors, research shows…
Pet Fur Problems and how to Remove It
Pets give people unconditional love and they also leave unintentional reminders in the form of pet hair. No matter how well-groomed dogs and cats are, there’s still going to be loose hairs that deposit on clothing, furniture and drapes, along with locations that most individuals never think about. There are a number of solutions for…
Quickly Remove Pet Hair Before Leaving the House
People love their pets and often unwittingly carry the hair of their dog or cat with them when they go out.
Five Basic Commands All Dogs Should Know
All Dogs Should Should Know These Five Commands When training a dog, one should first understand why commands and obedience are important. Yes, it’s great to be able to tell a dog to speak or shake and see them do it. People are impressed. The dogs seem happy and the dog owners seem to get…
Ways to Dog Proof a Yard
Dog-proofing a yard takes some time and consideration but is most beneficial to both the dog and the homeowner. In order to ensure your pet doesn’t wreak havoc on the backyard, and to prevent harm to the animal, it is important to make sure your yard is dog-proof. This means you have to take into…
8 Ways To Calm Your Dog Down During a Thunderstorm
It’s hurricane season. We all know what that means, but your dog has no idea. Thunderstorms are bound to happen, and your dogs can sense them before we even know its coming. Dogs are more aware of their surroundings than humans. Detecting bad weather is one of their specialties. If your dog starts to bark…