Will My Dog Walker Walk My Dog In The Heat?
Let's face it - we get a lot of very hot days in Atlanta! We all find statistics interesting. Here are some stats from WGCL-TV (CBS46) Atlanta: Most 90-degree days: 90 (in 2011) Average 90-degree days: 36 Fewest 90-degree days: 2 (in 1967) You can read more...
Home Remedies for Minor Pet Injuries and Issues
Just like any two-legged member of the family, our furry friends can encounter little accidents around the house, yard, or neighborhood. If your precious pooch or faithful feline suffers a minor injury, there may be a quick fix within your reach. Bee sting. Bees tend...
How to Care For Your Pet With a Pet Trust
Most of us think of our pets as family, and that means that we have a responsibility to care for them after our life ends. For that reason there is a new innovation in the world of pet care that is called a pet trust. This will let others know what to do in the event...
My dog is acting out towards other dogs. What can I do?
There are many interventions that happen by pet owners that leave the relationship strained between the owner and the pet. And for that reason there are also many conflicts that arise between the dogs, as well as the owners. However, these acts are based on fear and...
Poisonous Plants That Your Dog Must Not Eat The Top 10 Most Dangerous
When your dogs and cats are outside or inside there are chances that they might be exposed to dangerous plants and animals. One thing that is extremely important is making sure that your cats and your dogs are safe from things that would kill them. Here are the top 10...
What to Do When There Are Pet Food Recalls
We all love our pets like members of the family and from time to time there are going to be recalls that will affect our furry friends. For that reason, it is important for us to know what to do when that happens and how to ensure that our pets will be safe in this...
How to Protect Your Pet in a Disaster
Emergencies happen all the time and it may mean that you are away from your home when one strikes. Part of that means that you need to have a way to be able to look after your pet and to keep your pets safe. Here are a few things that you can do to ensure that your...
Obesity in Dogs What to Do About It
Obesity is a problem for animals as well as for people and it ultimately can affect the lifespan of your pets. The pet has many added stresses such as additional joint pain, liver issues and may have diabetes. For that reason it is very important as a pet owner to...
How Do I Know If My Pet Has Separation Anxiety?
Whether you realize it or not, your pet may have separation anxiety. There are many pets that think that you are leaving forever when the door closes and this can be very traumatic for pets. For that reason, although it may seem to be overreacting to you, it is...
How to Show Your Dog Who is Leader of the Pack Part 4
How do you know if you have an alpha dog on your hands? When scientists talk about this role they speak in terms of dominant and subordinate, however most people use these terms to represent behavior. That means they are adding a label that represents the dogs...
How owning a dog can improve your life
Have you ever thought of a dog as a personal trainer, a psychologist or doctor? Your dog only wants to be with you, that’s why they are called “man’s best friend”. Their loyalty, devotion and affection are incredibly rewarding. When he bugs you for a walk give...
How to Show Your Dog Who is Leader of the Pack 3
How to Show Your Dog Who is Leader of the Pack 3 When you have many dogs in your home whether you realize it or not you actually have a pet dog pack, and there is also a pack that will develop in your house. Some dogs in captivity will show these traits and some will...
Top 8 Ways to Show Your Dog You Love Them
Your dog is a member of your family as much as your mother, daughter, son, or brother, and for that reason it is very important to show your family members that you love them. That means that there are certain things that you do for family members that allow you to...
How to Show Your Dog Who is Leader of the Pack 2
In relationships with people as well as with other dogs there is sometimes an issue with what the pecking order is supposed to be. With a pack there is always a very linear hierarchy which means that Animal A is always dominant over Animal B and so forth. There are...
How to Show Your Dog You Are the pack Leader Part 1
When you have a dog in the house one thing that is very important is that the dog knows who its boss is, that means that you have to establish the rules of dominance with the dog early and that you have to maintain rules. Dogs need to have a role that is defined for...
How To Take Back the Dominant Role in Your Home Part 1
Let’s face it, we all lose our position sometimes when it comes to our pets, they are very cute and we let them run all over us. That means that the pets somehow go from being the pets to being the bosses in the house and that leads to many problems. There are many...
The Story of Domestication of Cats and Dogs
Cats and dogs are our constant companions in everything that we do. According to most studies around 30% of American households have a cat and around 40% have a dog. This has been the case all over the world for thousands of years. Cats were first turned into service...
15 Ways Having a Pet Improves Your Health
Pets are great for your health, there are many ways that having a pet will allow you to improve your health as well as to improve your outlook on life. Here are the top 15 ways that pets allow you to relax as well as will assist you with being a better person. Pets...