Hypoallergenic dog breeds are best suited for people who are allergic to dog dander and fur. Some of the most popular hypoallergenic dog breeds are the Terrier, Basenji, Bichon Frize, Poodle, Chinese Crested, Greyhound, Havanese, Irish Spaniel, and Shih Tzu. While they do produce some dander, the dander from hypoallergenic dogs is small enough to […]
Visual aids and props can go a long way to lend interest and depth to your presentation. Many people are very visual in nature. “Did you see that!” Audiences tend to remember visually presented information with greater clarity and detail. If you’re still a little nervous, a little “accessory” will help you keep your hands […]
There we were, newlyweds, living thousands of miles from either of our homes, in Durham, NC, where he was studying medicine. My husband was from Texas and I was from the north shore of Chicago. We ourselves come from two different cultures, and now we are together in a new one. It turned out to […]
While the global messaging capabilities offered by email and Internet access can bring us into contact with other human beings around the world, many of us feel alone and isolated by the rush and brevity of electronic exchanges. Furthermore, the anonymity of chat rooms and electronic groups can lead to a tendency to embellish the […]
People pamper their cats and dogs with treats, so why not pamper your pet pigeon too? Well, you may be wondering, “What kind of treats do pigeons eat?” The first thing you can do to figure this out is to experiment and see what your pigeon likes. But I’ll help you get started on the […]
If your dog is shedding excessively, it’s not something to be ignored. There are a variety of reasons why this happens. In addition to dog shedding season (which occurs in the spring and later in the fall), it can be caused by lack of nutrition, stress, and health issues like skin problems, mange, ringworm, and […]
In our last blog, we talked about how you can have “Beginners luck” forever, being a dummy. Well, a smart doll, much like our favorite detective, Lieutenant Columbo. If he ever watched the hit TV show Colombo, you would know that he was a master at disarming suspects by looking and acting like he was […]
Like most pets, there are certain health and behavioral issues associated with this breed of dog that you need to address. Originally used as hunting dogs, Yorkies are normally healthy dogs, but they do suffer from a number of behavioral and health problems. yorkshire terrier training These toy dogs are highly intelligent and respond well […]
You can think of all the things that dogs can get into inside or outside the house. My sister’s dog grabbed a frog the other day, put it in his mouth, and then spit it out. He made sure the frog was okay, but the dog started foaming at the mouth and salivating and all […]
Rafting on the Nantahala River during the winter months of December and January could lead to snow rafting. If you’ve never whitewater rafted in the snow before, then this could be an adventure you don’t want to miss. Although it can be very cold, it can also provide incredible views and a story that you […]