Whenever you’re training your puppy or adult dog, it’s a good idea to have a formula to work with. Training formulas help you instruct your dog in an established way. Whenever I’m training a dog, I use a formula that encompasses the following principles: handling, patience, encouragement, reward, consistency, and fun. No matter what I’m […]
There is extensive research indicating that cats that spend their entire lives indoors live much longer than their outdoor-only counterparts. But keeping an indoor cat happy and content, as well as healthy, means providing more than just good nutrition and regular veterinary care. Pet parents should also enrich their cats’ lives and environment. Enticing a […]
You know that you have managed to achieve a successful result in training the Bichon Frize. Then suddenly, she discovered the smell of dog urine on the door, the table leg and other furniture in the house. How come these things happen when you are well aware that you used effective and appropriate methods in […]
Many dogs, most often puppies that have not been handled by the breeder, or animals that have been abused or rescued from shelters, get scared out of hand. This is especially true in the case of a hand that goes towards your face or goes over your head. Unfortunately, they can’t tell you what negative […]
Feeding your dog only protein based products will result in an unhealthy and aggressive dog. Feeding your dog food that contains only poor-quality paws, defects, and parts of other animals will lead to health problems and shorten life expectancy. You want to avoid pet foods that contain food dyes, harmful preservatives, fillers like corn and […]
There are times when your kitty will try to find a comfortable place to sleep. They can come into your room and sleep in your bed. When this happens, it can disturb your sleep, especially if you don’t feel comfortable sleeping with your cat. To remedy this, you can get a cat bed for your […]
Low self-esteem and depression create a cycle that can lead to a sense of hopelessness. Even mild depression can cause feelings of inadequacy, low energy, and a feeling of being overwhelmed, even by small tasks. Obviously, if you need medical help, get it. But acknowledge other factors. For example, when our energy is low and […]
So, she made the big decision and brought a dachshund puppy into her family. You just brought your puppy home and he is playful and active, full of energy and gives hugs and kisses freely. After an active day, you think there’s no way you and your pup can’t sleep through the night. At 2:00 […]
Residual wash water from the mobile dog grooming salon is considered gray water and therefore needs to be managed properly to prevent groundwater contamination. There are soap and biological issues with this water and therefore this should be considered when designing a BMP operating procedures manual and best management practices for mobile groomers. Why can’t […]
There is nothing more uplifting than a word or two of great poetry to accompany a well presented speech. And even better…often a carefully selected uplifting verse from one of the great poets will instantly help you write your speech. Because great poets not only inspire a listener, but also inspire a writer. And it […]