Before you begin to socialize a dog that has been neglected or abused, you should have a good understanding of pack leadership and have completed at least a month of basic training lessons. When he feels that he has good control over his dog and that you respect his position as pack leader, he is…
Category: Pets
The parakeet – A sensitive soul
My mother passed away in February and I took over the responsibility of her parakeet Sky. He is a lovely little bird, very loud and feisty, he is not hand tamed and does not like to be touched. Heaven help you if you try! He is about 5 years old, give or take. Mom used…
Necessary Information About Golden Retriever Breeders
Golden Retrievers have become one of the best types of dogs to keep as a pet. They are also used as service dogs for the disabled, as hunting dogs for avid hunters, and as drug finders for police forces. Due to its great demand, there are different types of breeders that can offer you the…
Acid reflux disease and cancer
Could a supplement called MSM be the answer? Acid reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a condition in which fluid splashes from the stomach into the esophagus. This fluid contains mostly acid with some pepsin and bile. All three of these fluids are potentially hazardous to sensitive esophageal tissue, with acid being the most…
Sea Pines Resort – Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
In 1956, just five short years after the introduction of electricity to Hilton Head Island, Charles Fraser purchased land on the southwestern tip of the island to develop the community now known as Sea Pines Plantation. The first of Hilton Head’s plantation communities, Sea Pines covers more than 5,000 acres of a thriving natural setting…
The evils of pesticides
A pesticide is a “chemical preparation to destroy pests, also called a biocide, which is “any chemical that destroys life by poisoning.” The definition of poison is “a substance to destroy life or health.” Why pesticides are they bad?they are synthetic (not naturally occurring) chemical poisoning and deterioration of the health of the entire Earth,…
Kennel flooring: what is the best option for your dog park?
I have a golden retriever. She is a 3 year old house dog who is fully potty trained. My backyard is fenced in and I let her out all the time. Problem is, I’m starting a full time JOB that will keep me away for hours. I can’t leave her in the house for that…
Bouvier des Flandres Puppies and Dogs Information
The Bouvier des Flandres makes a great family pet for those wishing to keep a watchdog and watchdog combination. She can be relatively inactive indoors and can exercise through lots of walking. A better situation for her is a properly fenced exercise area. She is good with other dogs and pets, especially if she has…
Arizona dog breeds
Finding the perfect pet is difficult when there are so many different breeds to choose from. Use this guide to learn more about some of the different breeds available. alaskan malamute The Alaskan Malamute is the oldest arctic dog breed in the world and was bred as a working dog. They were used for pulling…
Why do ferrets steal things?
The word ferret has its origin in Latin and is translated as pilferer. With that bit of knowledge, it should come as no surprise that ferrets like to steal things and hoard them. My ferrets take everything they can drag. I’ve seen my little one pound girl try to take the sterilized dog bone; the…