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- Discover Horsham's Best Pet Sitter Services: Top 12 Picks - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2023 from Adler ConwayAre you a pet owner living in Horsham, looking for reliable and trustworthy pet sitter services? If so, you're in luck! In this article, we will guide you through the top 12 picks for pet sitter services in Horsham. We understand that your furry friends are an important part of your family, and ...
Views: 363 - Discover How Long it Really Takes to Potty Train a Dog - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Mika MaddelaDid you just get a puppy and now you're trying to figure out the best and the fastest way to housebreak your new dog? Or perhaps maybe you are at your wits end trying to housebreak your dog. You keep asking yourself "how long does it take to potty train a dog?" There is no set time to potty ...
Views: 540 - Discover How to Become the Alpha Dog - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Mika MaddelaDo you have a dog with the personality of a little napoleon and aggressive and stubborn tendencies? Not cute anymore since he's not a puppy anymore? Your probably not going to believe this,but the reason why your dog acts that why is because you haven't established alpha dog status. Does you ...
Views: 680 - Discover How to Break Your Dog's Embarrassing Humping Habits - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Mika MaddelaDoes it get a little embarrassing when your have company over and your dog likes to latch himself to your guest's legs? Was it the last straw when your dog started humping your friend's daughter and it freaked her out? It can be a little alarming to see your sweet and innocent dog form a humping ...
Views: 2556 - Discover How to Ensure Your Child's Safety When it Comes to Dogs - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Mika MaddelaMany parents out there consider getting a dog but question the safety of their children. Or some parents may already have a dog but is expecting a child along the way and safety is a cause for concern. Are you one of these parents worried about the safety of your child around dogs? Here are a ...
Views: 506 - Discover How to Leash Train Your New Puppy - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Mika MaddelaMany new puppy owners think of themselves as prepared when they get a new their dog. Their puppy's shelter, bedding, food, leash, a crate for crate training, dog collars and etc is ready to go. Many dog owners also have a set plan on how to housebreak their dog. Whether it's through clicker ...
Views: 626 - Discover How to Stop Puppy Nipping - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Mika MaddelaDo you have a puppy that can't seem to stop nipping your hands and fingers whenever he can? If this behavior doesn't get address or if it worsens, you may have a huge problem on your hands. Imagine..those little puppy teeth nipping your fingers, flash forward a year and picture your full grown ...
Views: 559 - Discover How to Stop Your Dog From Digging Up Your Garden - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Mika MaddelaDo you have a dog with loves to dig holes in your backyard? Is it driving you nuts when you look out your window and see your backyard starting to resemble like Swiss cheese or the surface of the moon? Or even worse, after all those hours of garden work, your garden is suffering from your dog's ...
Views: 543 - Discover How to Stop Your Dog From Jumping on You - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Mika MaddelaA jumping puppy may not seem like such a big deal but imagine a jumping dog a year down the road. Can be a little problematic huh? Imagine, every time you have company over, they have to deal with a full-grown dog constantly jumping on them. Don't think it can happen? It can and will happen if ...
Views: 491 - Discover How to Survive an Aggressive Dog Fight - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Mika MaddelaDiscover how to stop an aggressive dog from attacking you! Never thought you would ever come across an aggressive dog that would love nothing but to sink it's sharp teeth in you? The last thing you ever want is to be unprepared for a dog attack. Please read of if you want to learn how to ...
Views: 696 - Discover Interesting Techniques to Calming a Dog's Car Anxiety - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Mika MaddelaDoes your dog go crazy when you put him in the car? Is it starting to become problematic? If you can't get your dog to calm down in the car, it can be potentially dangerous for everyone in the vehicle. If you've done every thing you can to try to calm your dog in the car, here are some ...
Views: 529 - Discover Safe and Effective Worming Treatments with Drontal for Cats - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Philip FallTreating pets at home can sometimes be a difficult task. Dogs and cats have a mind of their own and will rarely be willing to sit through health treatments complacently. This means using products like Drontal for cats for worming your pets may not always be the easiest task. Safe and ...
Views: 1285 - Discover Shocking But Effective Methods On Preventing Puppy Biting - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Mika MaddelaGot yourself a new and adorable puppy? But inside your little ball of fluff is a tiny ferocious monster who can't keep himself from nipping or biting your fingers. This behavior cannot be ignored no matter what age your puppy is. If this behavior isn't address, then you're raising a cute and ...
Views: 523 - Discover the Astonishing Reasons Why Your Dog Eats Poop!(One May Surprise You) - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Mika MaddelaAre you a little grossed out by your dog's fixation on eating his own turd? It really is a common problem with other dogs. It's not only disgusting but actually VERY dangerous for your furry friend. Here are some quick and easy tips to prevent stop your dog from eating his own feces. A couple ...
Views: 845 - Discover the Biggest Myth to Housebreaking a Puppy - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Mika MaddelaDid you just get a puppy and now you're trying to figure out the best way to housebreak your new pet? Are you tired of hearing all sorts of conflicting messages when it comes to housebreaking your new dog? This article is for you... Biggest Myth to Housebreaking a Dog You may have been told ...
Views: 519 - Discover the Health Benefits of Owing a Pet with Synergy Coupons - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from abe sharmaIt is a well known fact that Synergy is a champion of healthy living options which includes providing customers with a gamut of health related coupons such as hospital coupons and hospital discount coupons. However, at Synergy we believe in the saying prevention is better than cure and that ...
Views: 824 - Discover The Secret Effective And Less Harsh Dog Training - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Josie ParkerOne of the most gratifying experiences is undergoing dog training with your pet. It is not only satisfying but also a responsible thing to do. Being a dog owner, you have to make sure that your dog understands certain commands and limitations. It is also a way to establish a good relationship ...
Views: 885 - Discover the Shocking Truth to Calming Your Dog Down - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Mika MaddelaIs your brand new a puppy a bundle of joy? Puppies are very energetic and loves to play with anyone or anything they can get their hands on. It can be really adorable and cute at first, to see how riled up you can get your puppy but in the long run it can be a lot more problematic. First ...
Views: 737 - Discover The Sport Of Dog Agility & The Breeds That Run The Show - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from brian spilnerDog agility can be a fun sport at home or in competition. It is a great way to train your dog in obedience. It also provides a wonderful and fun exercise opportunity for both you and your dog. The sport requires speed, quickness, and training. For this reason, some breeds are better at ...
Views: 1564 - Discover What You Can Do to Stop Dogs From Growling Relentlessly - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2011 from Mika MaddelaWhen dogs growl, they are trying to express their emotion. It's usually out of fear, feeling threatened, anger, aggressiveness, and showing dominance. If your dog is a constant growler, growling is a behavior that should never be tolerated. This issue needs to be addressed immediately to prevent ...
Views: 531 - Discover Why People Fail at Potty Training Their Dog - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Mika MaddelaAre you a new dog owner who's in the stages of potty training your brand new puppy? Have you heard from friends, family and all several other resources that you should do this or that when it comes to housebreaking a dog? Got a few conflicting messages and tips? Here are a list of what NOT to do ...
Views: 646 - Discover Why Your Pets Ears Are Starting To Itch - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from brian spilnerYou’ve recently noticed that your dog won’t quit scratching his ears or shaking his head. You checked his body and discovered no fleas or ticks. You examined his ears, and all you found was black, crusty flakes. Surely that isn’t what’s making his ears itch, is it? ...
Views: 818 - Discovering Canine: How to Find your Lost ESA Canine? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2020 from Julia RichardsDiscovering Canine: How to Find your Lost ESA Canine? Has Coco wandered track? Can't discover him and stressed over his whereabouts? Pet and ESA proprietors comprehend that by chance our dearest canine grabs an excursion in the locale. Plus, that additionally without our comprehension and ...
Views: 960 - Division of Labor - The Way of the Pet - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Allen and Linda AndersonDivision of Labor - The Way of the Pet One of the issues that often irk today's ultra-busy woman is the need for an equitable division of labor. She longs for her husband and children to do their fair share in keeping the household operating efficiently. She wants coworkers to pitch in at ...
Views: 1617 - Do Animal Communicators Work - Discover Why the Answer is an Emphatic Yes! - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Val HeartYou know that your animal tries to tell you things every day. However, what if you don’t know how to spot a bad habit that comes from a reaction to emotional trauma, or whether they are experiencing physical pain, illness or discomfort? Even the most caring, loving owners mistakenly do things ...
Views: 680 - Do Animals Have Life Purpose? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Val HeartOn special dog's story about rediscovering her life's purpose... Have you ever wondered what your own life’s purpose was? Did you know that animals also have a life’s purpose? I recently worked with a very frightened young dog who had forgotten her purpose. She had been badly abused the ...
Views: 725 - Do Animals Have Souls? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne day when yoga instructor Kari Harendorf was practicing backbends, her dog Charlie padded over and started stretching out beneath her on the hardwood floor. In a flash of insight that may or may not recall some ancient yogic pioneer’s moment of inspiration for Downward and Upward Dog, the ...
Views: 1300 - Do Animals Reincarnate? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Karen AndersonReincarnation - What The Animals Tell Me Before I became a professional Animal Communicator I really didn't give much thought to reincarnation or past lives. The whole topic seemed a bit too 'spooky' or 'out there' to me. My background in law enforcement justified this belief that unless you ...
Views: 11449 - Do Cats And Jack Russells Get Along? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Mark FernandezThe old rivalry between cats and dogs is truly timeless, and there’s a common belief that the two species simply don’t get along. While many dogs and cats have reconciled over the years, finding ways to share a household, Jack Russells have only reinforced their animosity toward cats. Where ...
Views: 1720 - Do flea prevention for cats with the right diet - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Paul RyanDo flea prevention for cats with the right diet Flea prevention is always better than a trying out any harmful medication on the pet. There are various ways for doing this, let us look some ways, which is related to the diet of the pet. Ticks have the ability to jump to great heights and they ...
Views: 820 - Do I Need A Cat Tree? - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Shawn TymchakThe simple answer is no. You don’t need a tree if you don’t mind your cat scratching and clawing up other potentially valuable furniture and/or carpeting. Most cats develop routines where they have their favourite places and items to work their claws on. If you haven’t provided your kitty with a ...
Views: 1137 - Do I Need To Look For an After-Hours Vet Near Me? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2021 from Aria TylerOur furry friends can very easily land themselves in situations where it becomes necessary to seek the help of a vet. Whether your cat has chewed on a poisonous plant and is now being lethargic, or your dog is having bloody diarrhea at night when most vets are not available, it can be difficult ...
Views: 442 - Do Silky Dogs Shed? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2021 from david jiangShedding is normal cycle for canines. Regardless of the length or surface of the hide, all canines shed somewhat, including velvety varieties. Luckily for sensitivity victims or anybody reluctant to battle hide day by day, some canine varieties shed very little. The tradeoff is high-support ...
Views: 444 - Do You Have a Previously House-Trained Dog That Won't Stop Defecating in the House? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Mika MaddelaOne of the first things a first time puppy owner wants to do is housebreak their dog. But what if you have a previously housebroken dog (beyond the stages of puppy-hood) who's recently reverted back to his old ways of defecating in the house? You may be surprise at the shocking truth to why your ...
Views: 543 - Do You Know What Your Cat is Trying to Tell You? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Cameron CarterIf you are someone who loves and wants to figure out what your cat is trying to communicate, you'll find that you can learn a great deal simply by observing how your cat interacts with you. Through their body language and through their vocalizations, you'll find that cats are always trying to ...
Views: 1032 - Do You Know Why Pet Registration Is Important? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Nisha JainwalGetting your pet registered and the renewal of the license very year has become must in many cities of united state and in some part of the other part of the world as well. When buying a new pet from the breeder , people must keep in the mind that they are responsible for their pet ...
Views: 870 - Do You Know Your Animal's True Name? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Val HeartYou may not if you haven't asked them directly. Years ago I was called in to assist a well known and respected quarter horse trainer with a mare he was having trouble with. When I arrived at the ranch, we walked over to her stall and I introduced myself. He went on to explain that she ...
Views: 662 - Do You Love Dogs? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from King HollieIf you love animals, it is likely that you have given some consideration to finding a job which lets you work closely with them on a regular basis. There are numerous options that are available which will help you to do so, although not all of them may be suitable for everyone that is ...
Views: 580 - Do You Make This Mistake When Walking Your Dog? What to Do When Fido Takes the Lead When out for a Walk - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Val HeartAs an animal communicator I get asked this same question often – what is really going on when my American Bulldog, Australian Shepherd or other dog is pulling ME along during a walk. Many times it isn’t as simple as the American Bulldog, Australian Shepherd or other dog pulling the human along, ...
Views: 573 - Do You Need a Dog? - by Submitted on May 20, 2007 from Jim ParkerOnce in the street you have seen it. Alternatively, you were on a visit at friends and saw it. The colleague has brought photos and you saw it. In general, it is not important where and under what circumstances it has happened. It is not important, what dog you saw. Important is, that you had ...
Views: 1243 - Do You Need a Rent a Bark Collar? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Colin SealLook at what the rent a bark collar has: six automatic levels and easy working out for bark reduction; beep sound with initial low stimulation; shock permeable housing; water resistant material; accurate vibration; adjustable strap; and, three-year warranty. Unique and Beneficial Promo for ...
Views: 928 - Does Fido Really Want to Wear that Sweater? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Roselyn BurisYou wouldn’t consider leaving your place without a jumper or a coat if the mercury tumbles to wintry levels, but what about your canine companion - does he require a sweater also? Some individuals, even some pet owners, think putting clothes on a pet dog is borderline animal mistreatment. And ...
Views: 576 - Does My Dog Have Glaucoma? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Anne MingWhile Glaucoma is an extremely serious illness, it doesn’t usually happen in dogs too much. Most of the time blindness in dogs happens from an accident, although there are those moments when Glaucoma happens due to genetic issues. When genetics are the cause, this is called primary Glaucoma. ...
Views: 1475 - Does My Pet Need Dental Cleaning? Importance Of Good Oral Hygiene - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2021 from Eric DesuzaTaking care of your furry confidant's pearly whites is crucial for their overall health. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, deficient dental care can cause periodontal (gum) disease and can also lead to severe health problems and unbearable pain. Your furry friend's teeth ...
Views: 544 - Does Your Dog Actually Need a Coat? Read These Myths Before You Buy One - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2019 from John SmithWinter is time to wrap up with coats and parkas. But do you have to buy coats for your dog too? You might have seen many dogs roam around in sweaters, hoodies, and a variety of seasonal outerwear especially during the cold winter months. This is canine couture which is getting very popular ...
Views: 525 - Does Your Dog Need Knee Surgery? What You Need to Know Before Making a Decision - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Val HeartDear Val, My little Annie was diagnosed with luxating patella on her back right leg. They have suggested operating. I am not wanting to go that route as she is so hyper that I do not think I can keep her calm etc for 6 weeks. Am going to get her cartilage shots for a month and see if that ...
Views: 779 - Does Your Dog Suffer From Seasonal Allergies: How To Keep Them Allergy Free - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from brian spilnerPollen, pollen, pollen, sneezing, sneezing, watery eyes, itchy throat. You know it is springtime, because your allergies are going crazy. Have you ever wondered if your pooch is feeling the same way, too? If he is constantly scratching and biting, then the answer is probably yes. Like ...
Views: 2103 - Does Your puppy's Diet regime Ought to Incorporate Supplements? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Janee SiprianoDoes Your puppy's Diet plan Have to Incorporate Supplements? A healthful, balanced diet regime is essential for a very long and satisfied daily life with the dog. How do you already know if your canine's diet regime needs supplements? What forms of supplements need to you add with your ...
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