Basic Dog Commands – Training a Puppy

Basic Dog Commands – Training a Puppy

All things in life need to grow and develop. This applies to our relationships as well. This also applies to our relationships with our dogs. Whether you just got your furry best friend and want to plant the seeds of a harmonious long-term friendship, or you have been living together for a while, and want to take your relationship to the next level, we all need guidance sometimes. And just like you would go to a specialist if you wanted more out of your relationship with your partner, you would go to a… dog training school if you needed to work on your relationship with your dog.

The question is, how do you find a good specialist? Now, if you were just feeling under the weather, you would probably go to a general practitioner. But what if you had a toothache? I bet you would go to a dentist instead! …

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How to Be Your Own Wedding Planner

How to Be Your Own Wedding Planner

It’s the job of wedding planning professionals to tend to the many details involved in the creation of that perfect wedding. But many couples take charge of those details for their own festivities, and, in a sense, become their own wedding planners. The key to success in this endeavor? Be realistic about the time and effort required, and take a look at the following tips for some helpful pointers.

* When planning your own wedding, make a solemn commitment that you will remain as organized and thorough as is humanly possible. In the process, hold to your heart that old saying about the early bird catching the worm (in this case, the early bride catches the perfect wedding date, photographer, venue, wedding favors, what have you). Toward this end, try recruiting a team, an extra helping hand or two, to help you make the various wedding arrangements. Two (or three …

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Wolf Pack Territorial Fight

Wolf Pack Territorial Fight

We have been taking glimpses into wild wolf society to help us understand dog instinctive behavior (both good and bad) that we observe in our pets. We find fascinating organization and rigid structure in wild wolf society, with swift, consistent, fair discipline and clearly drawn lines of leadership, support, and boundaries. The importance of coordinated participation from every wolf pack rank in the hunt, territorial fights, and really all other times, help us to understand the roles of dogs with different personalities, how they seek to interact with us and with other animals, and the kind of leadership and boundaries that your domestic dog expects from you — without which he is miserable!

A wolf’s sense of smell is at least 20 times stronger than ours (and so is that of your domestic dog). A wild wolf’s hearing is more than 40 times better. So the scent of a wolf …

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How to Avoid a Pet Insurance Problem

How to Avoid a Pet Insurance Problem

Though some form of pet insurance has been around for a while, it has not taken off until recently, when the costs of pet care have risen dramatically due to an increased number of procedures available.

Since then, though there are many reputable pet insurance companies, there are also a number of pet insurance scams that have occurred by companies trying to take advantage of the new craze. It is important that you stay protected against these scams and find an insurer that is right for your pet’s needs.

Spotting a Pet Health Insurance Scam:

• Read Reviews
The best way to spot any type of pet insurance scam is to simply read online reviews of the company. If you find a number of reviews that claim they were cheated by their pet insurance company, chances are that company is not reputable. You don’t need to go overboard with one …

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How to Avoid Bird Window Strikes

How to Avoid Bird Window Strikes

This past week I was speaking to my parents on the phone and heard a commotion in the background. Apparently, a bird had struck the window and was in a daze. My parents explained that this happens quite often and scares them as well as their parrot who let out the loud shriek I heard when the impact occurred. The mourning dove that struck the window was stunned for a few minutes but eventually flew away. I mentioned this to a friend at work, and he said the same thing happens at his home and that there is usually a bird fatality every few months. So why do birds do this and what can be done?

As I did some research, I discovered that birds fly into windows for a few reasons. During the day, birds may see a reflection of the sky or trees and think that they have …

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Silky Terrier Coat – Breaking Through to Many Colors

Silky Terrier Coat – Breaking Through to Many Colors

Silky Terriers have soft, human-like hair called a coat. Their coats change in both color and length as they grow from puppy to adult.

Puppies are born black and tan. As they get older their color changes, also known as breaking. Breaking is visible through the black and tan colors at the roots of the hair, which begins transforming on their back, head and around their legs.

Silky Terriers usually start breaking around six months of age. Puppies changing color earlier typically turn a silver or light blue. Puppies breaking at an older age usually turn a dark blue. These small dogs maintain a deep, rich tan color around their face which includes the muzzle, cheeks, and around the bottom of their ears. This deep, rich tan color also tends to remain on their legs, feet, and around their rear end area. The top of the head, also called a …

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