Monthly Archives: December 2005

Make An Easy Coffee Can Bird House by Gerald Hopkins When it comes to birds, avid watchers know that you can never have too many bird houses in your yard. Birds appreciate these items during the … Read More

I said you’d meet my other pitbulls ~ so here’s Koni’s sire (see my other post to meet Koni). This is Polu Boy. Everyone says he looks mean, but every time we look at him, we … Read More

Dog Training: The Best Method To Train Your Dog Fast Without Touching Them by Jonathan Cheong Reward training is often seen as the most modern method of training a dog, but reward training is probably much … Read More

Getting Your New Kitten To Trust You By Lee Dobbins New kittens can be very scared and shy at first. While some are gluttons for affections right from the get go, others may be more cautious … Read More

Train a Cat to Listen By Rajeev Kumar B Cats cannot be discipline as you would a dog. With a dog they are social dominant that can be trained to have you as the dominant one. … Read More

Shady, 114218 Shady is a really well-rounded dog who loves other dogs & cats. She likes to play and listens well. We are ideally seeking a home with another friendly dog because she enjoys their company … Read More

Do Pets and Apartments Mix? By Kyle Haley If you’re a pet owner who is considering a move to an apartment there are certain things you must be keep in mind. First, whether or not your … Read More

Managing Your Stress And Your Pets By Stanley Popovich Everybody deals with stress and anxiety, however some people sometimes take it out on their pets. Instead of taking your problems and frustrations out on your pets … Read More

Why Not Consider the Manchester Terrier Dog? By Blake Kritzberg The Manchester terrier is one of those dogs that puts a lot of personality into a fairly small package. A remarkably attractive pet with a convenient … Read More

Toilet Training for Dogs – Tips from Animal Behaviorists By Niall Kennedy Generally, dogs are very clean animals – they won’t soil close to where they eat, or where they sleep. But living in a house … Read More

A One Ounce Companion By Kenneth Hoffman There are many reasons why some couples decide to remain childless. Perhaps they feel that their lives are full enough without the responsibility of children or there may be … Read More

Animal Husbandry And Other Unnatural Acts: A Career in Dog Training By Albert Medinas Do you like dogs? Do they like you back? Well, in that case, maybe YOU have what it takes to make it … Read More

Meet “Koni” ~ our blue pitbull puppy. Okay, so he’s not a puppy anymore. He made 1 year a few months back. His registered name is actually Mahoe’s Elekoni but we call him “Koni” for short. … Read More

Veterinary Technicians… All About Taking Good Care of Your Pet. Veterinary Technicians Does a Veterinary Technician Take Care of Your Pet? by Patrick Navarre, BS, RVT & Carlene A. Decker, BS, CVT When you drop your … Read More

Winter Wear and Hair Care for your Dog by Carol Koepping The cooler seasons present some challenges for Pets and their owners. Consider this: Coats, Boots and Sweaters are great items for short haired dogs, but … Read More

– toledoblade.com – Doggies in the gene pool Article published Sunday, December 18, 2005 Scientists were barking up the right tree when they began writing the genetic biography of man’s best friend. The result, unleashed a … Read More

The Ragamuffin Cat Breed By Neil Groom If you are looking for a cat breed that won’t mind if your children decide they want to play dress up, you may want to take a look at … Read More

Agility Builds Confidence in Your Dog By Brad Carlson Is your dog timid around people or other dogs? Is your dog sensitive to sounds? Agility training can provide the environment and structure to build confidence in … Read More

The Advocate – Dogs bring health dose of affection to hospital Duplicate Post from PapillonLvr.com – Blog Andrew Duddie gets a lick Monday from “Daisy Mae,” a black and white papillon breed dog, as part of … Read More

Eliminating Problem Dog Behaviors – Jumping And Roaming by Dawn Keadic Every dog owner must eventually deal with some unwanted behaviors on the part of their four legged companions. Some of the most frequently encountered training … Read More

Grooming The Shih Tzu Pet Or Show Dog By Connie Limon The Shih Tzu with its long coat of hair requires regular, careful grooming. It is better to take a little time each day to keep … Read More

The Maine Coon Cat Breed By Neil Groom Are you a dog lover who wants to own a cat? If so, you may want to take a look at the extraordinary Maine Coon cat breed. This … Read More

Know Your Afghan Hound By Tim Shank The Afghan Hound is a medium to large 55 to 65 pound dog that grows to between 24 and 29″ in height. The Afghan Hound has long, silky hair … Read More

Stress in Horses By Stephen Ashdown Just like us, our horses get stressed. Stress seems to be an inevitable part of modern life and we can even pass on such feelings and problems to our pets … Read More

It’s Time For a Dog Party Celebration By Shirley Purdy Did you know that a dog party celebration is a wonderful pick-me-up! When women feel down and need a bit of pampering, we can retreat to … Read More

Winter Dog Agility Training By Brad Carlson Yes, it’s cold outside, but don’t stop your dog’s agility training. Depending on where you live, there might be snow on the ground from November through March, but that’s … Read More

Express your Pets Personality Through Creative Art By Anthony Palmieri People find many ways to express their personality, whether it is through sports, music, art, or another outlet. In any case the creative nature that we … Read More

Behavior Training for Your Stubborn Cat By J. Brian Keith Learning cat behaviors before you start training them would be an good idea for anyone that is going to train a cat’s behavior. A cat can … Read More

Your Dog Will Thank You If You Read These Doggie Diet Tips By Niall Kennedy Although it was once common practice to feed dogs whatever scrapes came from the dinner table, today we realize that there … Read More

Facts About Dog Agility and Equipment By Brad Carlson Dog agility trials are becoming more and more popular the world over. They began in England, as so many good things, do, but “agility fever” quickly spread … Read More

Should You Sleep with Your Dog? By Hope Saidel There’s a moment of truth for every dog owner. It’s the end of the evening and you’re ready to go to bed. Rover is sitting and looking … Read More

Just What Exactly Is A Shih Tzu? By Connie Limon The Shih Tzu has long been prized solely as a companion. The Shih Tzu’s temperament is of the utmost importance. It is the Shih Tzu’s unique … Read More

Canine Convalescent Care By Louise Louis At least once in your dog’s life, it’s likely he will have some type of surgery requiring a general anesthetic; e.g., being neutered. Hopefully, you’ll have time to prepare your … Read More