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How To Handle a Dog Attack

a2yands2n — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:05:08 -0500

A dog attack is something which most of us would have experienced or witnessed many times in our life. Dogs should be the most common living entity, next to humans, in our neighborhood. Especially in developing countries, stray dogs are present everywhere we go. Most of them are calm and consider humans very friendly and would run away rather than counter attack if we give an attacking pose or hurl stones at it; this however gives no one the license to attack or hurt a dog. However, there are some dogs that are very aggressive or some that are in a state of tension and anger due to fights among its pack and would attack us even if we didn’t pose any threat to it. The following points suggest ways of preventing dog attacks and techniques in case you are attacked.

How To Train Your Dog To Greet Your Guests

cwalk — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:16:39 -0500

How To Teach Your Dog to Walk on a Treadmill

visionarywrite — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:42:23 -0500

How To Choose the Purebred Dog That's Right For You

visionarywrite — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:33:46 -0500

How To Set Up a Salt Water Fish Tank

cwalk — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:19:01 -0500

How To Install a Pet Door

cwalk — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:35:50 -0500

How To Get Your Dog To Take Medicine

cwalk — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:17:32 -0500

How To Find the Pet Insurance Provider Perfect for Your Pet

cwalk — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:58:07 -0500

How To Pick the Perfect Pet Sitter

cwalk — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:03:28 -0500

How To Make Nutritious Homemade Dog Food

cwalk — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:14:22 -0500

How To Make a Cat Door to the Basement

w1z111 — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:21:09 -0500

Creating your own cat door in an interior hollow-core basement stairway door is not such a difficult task, if you exercise patience and focus. You might want to enlist a helper for some of these steps, depending upon your level of strength and experience.

How To Play with a Pet Mouse

3100 Caldera Blvd — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:06:50 -0500

How To Have a Cat-Friendly House

meloukhia — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:04:34 -0500

Making your house friendly for your cat involves the creation of safe spaces for the cat, the elimination of things which could be dangerous, and the addition of objects to make the environment more rich and interesting. If you have an indoor-only cat, it is extremely important to keep the cat entertained and engaged, and to make sure that the avenues of escape are limited. Whether you're bringing home a new cat or trying to make a new home more pleasant for your pet, making a cat-friendly home is worth the effort.

How To Get a Cat to Stop Pooping in Potted Plants

meloukhia — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:36:51 -0500

How To Choose a Cat Sitter

meloukhia — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:34:05 -0500

Every cat owner knows how fussy cats can get when you need to leave them, even for a few days. Finding a cat sitter you and they feel comfortable with is crucial, and it can be the start of a long-term business relationship. Be aware that good pet sitters can be booked for months in advance, so try to think ahead when you know you have a major trip planned.

Ask for recommendations. Skip the phone book and go straight to word of mouth, or turn to a trade organization like the National Association of Pet Sitters. Ask your veterinarian and friends if they know of a good cat sitter, and be sure to ask about rates as well. If you have additional pets, ask for a sitter who can handle all of your animals, in addition to your cat or cats. Humane organizations may also offer recommendations.

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meloukhia — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:37:48 -0500

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meloukhia — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:26:37 -0500

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cwalk — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:53:04 -0500

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sspets — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:42:20 -0500

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sspets — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:34:50 -0500

How To Make Sure Your Cat Uses the Litter Box

sspets — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:28:02 -0500

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cwalk — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:54:11 -0500

How To Choose the Right Food for Your Dog

cwalk — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:50:20 -0500

How To Tell if an Exotic Pet Is Legal

Heddy — Wed, 28 May 2008 17:34:41 -0500

How To Make Your Dog's Coat Shine

cwalk — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:08:14 -0500

How To Care For Your Pregnant Dog

cwalk — Tue, 27 May 2008 18:16:18 -0500

How To Care for a Pet Tarantula

3100 Caldera Blvd — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:30:24 -0500

How To Feed a Ferret

3100 Caldera Blvd — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:07:07 -0500

How To Find the Best Vet for Your Dog

cwalk — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:17:38 -0500

How To Prepare for a Pregnant Cat

cwalk — Tue, 20 May 2008 17:44:43 -0500

How To Make Spring Cleaning Safe For Your Dog

cwalk — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:18:18 -0500

How To Keep Your Dog Hydrated

cwalk — Fri, 16 May 2008 19:58:56 -0500

How To Tell if Your Pooch is Pregnant

cwalk — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:35:37 -0500

How To Have a Pet Rat

3100 Caldera Blvd — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:29:44 -0500

How To Have a Pet Funeral

3100 Caldera Blvd — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:34:22 -0500

How To Choose The Right Treats for Your Pooch

cwalk — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:17:36 -0500

How To Be Prepared for a Pet Emergency

cwalk — Wed, 07 May 2008 11:39:30 -0500

How To Shoulder Train a Pet Rat

3100 Caldera Blvd — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:44:52 -0500

How To Free Your Dog from his Leash

cwalk — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:37:22 -0500

How To Potty Train Pet Rats

3100 Caldera Blvd — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:29:11 -0500

How To Make the Trip to the Vet Successful

cwalk — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:20:36 -0500

First time (and subsequent) visits to the veterinarian can be frightening for you and your dog. You’re wondering if he’ll get in a fight with another animal or try to chase a cat. He’s wondering about the new scents, strange odors and every other pet in the waiting room, especially that cat. There are things you can do to prepare your dog for the trips to the vet. With a little practice, patience, and treats, your dog will be ready to go, and get along with all the other pets, in no time!

How To Make Barking a Thing of the Past

cwalk — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:46:28 -0500

Dogs love to bark, and do so for a variety of reasons. It is their form of communication. Sometimes, a barking dog can be a nuisance to both the owner and the neighborhood. In order to modify your pooch’s barking behavior, you must first understand what is causing it. Once the culprit is identified, then a non-barking training program can be started immediately.

Puppies learn very quickly that barking gets them the attention they want. He barks, you check to see what is going on. In this case, the barking is caused by a need for attention. It’s a good idea to not give into his pup-like attention-seeking habits. As the pup grows up, he may still resort to barking, because he knows it will produce results. Make sure you are giving your dog an adequate amount of attention. Spend time playing with him and taking him for walks. He will soon learn that he does not have to bark to get you to play.

Reasons for barking:

How To Set Up a Beta Fish Tank

3100 Caldera Blvd — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:07:33 -0500

Beta fish, often known as Japanese fighting fish or Siamese fighting fish are beautiful and can make for a wonderful addition to your home. Add a beautiful plant, a lovely decorated vase, and some decorative stones and you will have the perfect decoration for the center of your table or any other place where you wish to add beauty. It is also easy to keep, put together, and it is inexpensive to build and keep.

How to Remove Skunk Odor from Your Pet

mcdesign — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:11:12 -0500

How To Teach Your Dog to Potty in One Area of the Yard

Nicole Wilde — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:21:55 -0500

Although owners love their dogs, they don’t love the results of the dogs using the entire backyard as a potty area. Urine stains can kill grass and leave ugly yellow patches. And no one wants their kids playing among urine and feces. Here’s how to teach your dog to potty in one specific area:

How To Try a Raw Food Diet for Dogs

britgurlmax — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:01:37 -0500

The raw food diet craze is sweeping the dog nation -- and for good reason. Raw, natural diets are better for dogs, providing them with more nutrition and keeping them healthier. Raw foods don't need all the junk in them to preserve them, and are preserved from natural ingredients. Simply freeze, thaw, and serve! Some people are skeptical that if their dogs eat raw food that one of three things will happen:

How To Become a Dog Trainer

Nicole Wilde — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:23:26 -0500

Are you a dog lover who is considering turning your passion into a profession? It takes more to be a trainer than a love of dogs--here’s the inside scoop from an experienced professional.

How To Help Your Shy or Fearful Dog

Nicole Wilde — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:20:14 -0500

Dogs can be shy or fearful for many reasons, including genetics, lack of early socialization, and traumatic experience. Regardless of the cause, there are things you can do to help.

How To Read a Dog's Body Language

Nicole Wilde — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:23:51 -0500

Understanding canine body language can offer insight into a dog’s emotional state. Some physical signals are obvious, some subtle, and some, misunderstood.

How To Treat Your Dog for Fleas

Casey47 — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:41:10 -0500

If you have a pet, it's almost a certainty that you've been subjected to fleas. There are few things in this world more annoying than a flea, except maybe a house full of them! Once fleas infest your home, they are very hard to get rid of and will cause you and your dog a lot of grief!

The best way to treat this problem is to prevent your dog from ever getting them in the first place. However, if it is too late for that and you need a solution fast, I am here to provide the best solutions possible. First we will go over the best plan of action if your dog is covered in fleas.