http://4petsonline.com A Pet Blog: Just a place to chat about pets and animals that touch our lives. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:10:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en by Lee Dobbins Bringing home a new puppy is fun and exciting, but also comes with responsibilities. Your new friend is depending on you to help grow in to a healthy, happy dog so learning how to care for a puppy from day 1 is key. Here are 5 ... http://4petsonline.com/2008/08/06/how-to-care-for-a-puppy-5-important-things-to-think-about/ by Roshan Ornithology is one of the greatest pastimes because it enables you to meet like minded people, watch and learn about birds, know their species, while spending some quality time in the country. If you know someone who is into this, you could surprise them on their birthday by buying something ... http://4petsonline.com/2008/08/06/do-you-know-what-gift-would-be-most-pleasing-for-a-bird-watcher/ by Lee Dobbins One of the most effective ways to train smaller dog breeds is by using rewards based dog training techniques. This is because the smaller dogs are too tiny for collar correction types of training and they could become injured. This training also works for larger breeds and is ... http://4petsonline.com/2008/08/05/dog-training-techniques-for-small-dogs/ by Ray Lam Remember that winter afternoon you brought home a cuddly little puppy for your son and the whole house was agog with the new arrival. Well, that little puppy has now become an adult retriever, requiring your personal care and attention. Everything went well till your wife discovered tiny ... http://4petsonline.com/2008/08/05/choosing-dog-flea-medicine/ by Lee Dobbins The easiest way to successfully train your dog is always to start with some basic dog training techniques. Still not fully understood, the relationship between man and his best friend goes back in time many years. Although many people will say that humans are smarter than dogs, after ... http://4petsonline.com/2008/08/05/knowing-basic-dog-training-techniques-makes-for-easier-training/ by John Savage The Maine Coon Cat is a domestic breed of cat. In fact, it is one of the largest domestic cats in existence, and is characterized with a bushy tail, which is usually striped and long fur. The Maine Coon Cat is native to North America. In fact, it ... http://4petsonline.com/2008/08/05/what-is-a-maine-coon-cat/ by John Savage Training your dog is no easy task; any pet owner can tell you that. While many dogs are very eager to please their owners, the bottom line is that they really don't always understand what it is that you are saying and they have very, very short ... http://4petsonline.com/2008/08/04/good-and-simple-dog-training-aids/ by Roshan R Prasad Pet insurance covers all kinds of emergencies, injuries and illnesses, as well as visits to the vet's surgery, prescription fees, tests to diagnose ailments and x-rays, etc. Also, as with human travel insurance policies, pet insurance can be purchased either as annual policy or as a one-off travel ... http://4petsonline.com/2008/08/04/are-your-pets-insured-think-again/ by Geraldine Dimarco Alternative health care for dogs, such as holistic healthcare, is quickly becoming the way for owners to make sure that their beloved pets are healthy, playful, and living long, happy, full lives. Nutritional needs are perhaps the most important aspect to consider when it comes to a dog's health, ... http://4petsonline.com/2008/08/04/does-your-dog-need-a-new-approach-holistic-dog-health/ by Geraldine Dimarco What is it that you have every morning that gives you the energy to do what you want through out the day? The answer is simple, your vitamins. You have them to keep you active and resistant to ailments. Of course all these views are endorsed day in ... http://4petsonline.com/2008/08/04/dog-vitamins-are-a-healthy-option-for-your-dog/