Boarding, Breeding, Training & Showing Stables:1. You need to fill stalls.2. You want to generate some public awareness about your operation.3. You want to create new potential clients.4. You want to separate your operation from your competitors'.5. You want to establish yourself as an authority to local equestrians.6. You want... Read More
Obesity is one of the most important health concerns facing dogs. If you love your dog, you should do something about it. Overweight dogs live shorter and less healthy lives and your enjoyment of their precious companionship may be shortened because of it.Extra pounds place an excess burden on bones... Read More
When Lucky was starting to show signs of aging, we were concerned about her comfort. She would have a hard time getting up in the morning. Her legs would shake and she would take five minutes just to get up, where once she could pounce up in a second.Her hips... Read More
Did you know that dog toys are actually good for your dog, and not just an indulgence on the part of the owner?There are all kinds of uses for different types of toys.First, starting as puppies, toys give your dog a distraction from other would-be toys like your couch or... Read More
I am a dog lover by nature. I have just always loved the little four legged fur balls.Another thing I have always loved is animal art. It could be photographs, paintings, statues or even dog cartoons.I don't really know why I like them, but I do. I've noticed there are... Read More
How important is a dog name? Well let's think about this.How often do you call your dog? Who will hear your dog's name? Will you be writing to anyone about this dog?Now that you think about the times you'll use the name, maybe you should put some thought into what... Read More
Over the past decade, breed rescue groups have become a major force in dog adoptions. These rescue groups limit their effort to a particular breed of dog including purebreds. This is a help to people who want a certain breed of dog but can't or won't use breeders.To make the... Read More
1. Clipping the quick when cutting nails.Don't be in a hurry to finish his nails even though your dog wants you to finish quickly. Take baby clips using a SHARP nail clipper (my preference is spring style or cat clippers for small dogs).Don't use a Dremel or other electronic/motororized tool... Read More
1. Using tranquilizers.This is illegal in many states but other groomers still use them. It may be that the groomer is afraid of aggressive dogs but it's more likely to be that the groomer is running a production line and has no time to calm nervous dogs.I never recommend tranquilizers... Read More
The city I live in just increased its fees for dog and cat licenses. It's now $30 a year for unneutered/unsprayed pets and $20 a year for sprayed/neutered pets.Even though these are not major dollars, there were plenty of complaints. Some people consider the increase (we were at $5) just... Read More
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