So you decided to take the plunge and get a new puppy. Congratulations, you are about to start a long and fulfilling relationship. However, that relationship will be completely strained and may even break if you don’t learn how to properly educate your puppy. Here are 3 specific steps you can take to housetrain your…
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Dog Daycare: What To Look For In A Dog Daycare Service
Do you feel guilty because you work and your dog is left alone in the house or in the yard all day? With all of us working longer hours, it’s hard to find time to exercise and play with the family dog when you get home from work. Dog daycare is the answer for many…
The dangers of raccoon domestication
Baby raccoons are adorable little critters; with soft, furry faces and paws that will melt even the coldest of hearts. Although cute and charming, raccoons are wild animals, babies or not. In fact, it takes thousands of years to domesticate a species of animal. For example, the dog and the cat have been bred in…
First stop of the Tulips Time festival in the Netherlands – Windmill Island
The Orchestra Parade (or Muziekparade) in the Netherlands made a remarkable impression on me and my friends even more than our visit to the Dutch Village of Nelis and Windmill Island in the Netherlands. Having lived in big cities, we had perhaps come to expect more entertainment than what was on offer for tourists; but…
Maine Coon cats: the longest cat in the world?
As we have heard, there is a record in the Guinness Book with a cat having the longest length ever recorded, and yes, it was a Maine Coon cat. That should tell you something, Maine Coon Cats get, well, huge. In fact, they can easily weigh more than a small dog. Think about it, a…
How to Flirt with a Girl: Like a Man Cave
Would not you like to know? Lately, it seems that almost every man is asking this question. Of course, there are those who just “have the gift”, but if you’re not one of those lucky few, you have to learn it, like most of us. Sounds like hard work, right? I tell you the truth,…
The Leader of the Pack: Chester Gigolo’s Advanced Dog Training Secrets
leader of the pack By: Cristina Potter Publisher: Aperture Press Release date: August 2017 ISBN: 978-0997302097 Reviewed by: Ellen Feld Revision Date: March 19, 2018 Dog trainer and author Christina Potter, in her third book in the “Chester Gigolo” series, offers a book that is a lot of fun to read and, more importantly, gives…
Breeds of cats – Siamese
Today, the Siamese is one of the most popular cat breeds, mainly because it is known as an affectionate and sociable breed. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Siamese originated in Siam (now Thailand) in the latter part of the 19th century. They were soon introduced to Europe, and eventually to the United States, in the early 20th…
Kennel Residence Assessment – Part II
Once you’ve assessed the projected income from a kennel operation, you’re ready to do some math to arrive at the correct asking price. Keep in mind that there are experts in this field whose only job is to calculate trading values. They can complete a thorough analysis of the business and arrive at an estimate…
Dog toys: play it safe!
Dog owners love to think that their dogs are their children. “That’s my boy,” they’ll say while referring to their own dogs. They will also refer to themselves as “mama” or “dada” while talking to the dogs. Of course they get their dogs some toys to play with. Choosing the right dog toys can be…