It’s an unfortunate fact that most dogs bark because they are bored. Unhappy yard dogs are the worse barking dog culprits; their world never extends beyond the back yard, their fenced dog-run, or, even worse, the length of chain tethering them, and they are miserable and bored to distraction.
They have learned that, no matter how brief and unfriendly, a barking dog will occasionally cause a human to appear and yell at them. As they see it, any crumb of attention is better than none at all.
Some house dogs either bank …

Warning To Dog Owners
Walmart, and other outlets throughout the US, UK and the world in general, are selling rawhide dog chews called Exer-Hide. These chews are been causing major seizures and even deaths among many dogs. When I searched the Internet, I found screens of reports going back to December last year in volume, and one was dated May 2007, yet Walmart and the other outlets are continuing to sell this lethal product unabated.
These chews are manufactured in Brazil. The symptoms after dogs have eaten the chews are: severe diarrhea …

Several months ago I wrote two posts about deaf Dalmatians and the callous opinion of the American Kennel Club, breeders and even veterinarians, that they should be killed (or, as they so delicately term it:”humanely destroyed”). These posts were inspired after I had been contacted by Patricia Belt, whose life was centered around the TN Safety Spotters, using deaf therapy dogs to reduce the number of dog bite injuries and fire deaths in children.
At the time of my posts, Patricia had two wonderful therapy Dalmatians of her own: eighteen month …

Lіkе many cat breeds, thеrе іѕ ѕοmе different opinions οn thе exact history аnd origin οf thе Persian cat. Thе mοѕt widely accepted version ѕауѕ іn thе 1600′s, thаt thе Persian cat decended frοm thе Angora cats οf Turkey, coming frοm merchants thаt brought thеіr ships back frοm thе Persian region οf thе Middle East, whісh іѕ now thе country οf Iran.
Frοm day one, thе Persian cat wаѕ very adored bу thе noble class, especially іn France. Thе early Persian cats found thеіr way tο England, whеrе thеу wеrе selectively …

The Wire Haired Fox Terrier lives up to its reputation as a terrier – always looking for adventure and is as scrappy as they come. These dogs love to live life on the move – exploring, hunting, chasing, running, and playing. They are an independent breed, somewhat mischievous in character, but always ready to learn new tricks.
Wire Fox Terriers make an outstanding family pet a they are wonderful around children, but be careful as these dogs may play a bit rough with smaller kids. They love a good time and …

Before you introduce a new cat into your family, consider all of the issues related to ensuring its good health. Regular flea treatments, veterinarian visits, vaccinations, kitty kibble and of course, entertaining toys are all a part of maintaining a happy, healthy cat. There is one major consideration to think about as well in regards to their health – the deworming process. How often should this be done? What types of worms plague cats? What are the health concerns in regards to worms? These worm issues, many times, consist of …

Smooth Fox Terriers can best be described as having a bold, adventurous personality, independent and mischievous, feisty and alert. Their ability to be trained ranks high, as these dogs soak up all forms of obedience training and dog tricks. They are moderately friendly towards other dogs and pets, but reserved around strange people, making these terriers excellent watchdogs.
The Smooth Fox Terrier is one of the most active and energetic members of the Terrier Group. This dog absolutely craves action and will make the most of any space it has to …