Recently my wife and I were talking about our upcoming long-term tour of the country. I will be 62 years old and we have both dreamed of traveling around the country and seeing everything we have always wanted to see. We own a 32 ft. travel trailer and a Dodge 3500 diesel dually with which… Continue reading
Category: Pets
Alternative roles of children at weddings: all about him "awww" Factor
Traditionally, weddings usually consist of a flower girl and a ring bearer. These children are usually from the bride’s side of the family and are children between the ages of three and ten. But what if you have a large family and many friends with young children? What if you want to include your fiancee’s… Continue reading
A smart checklist for traveling with your pet
You and your pet are inseparable, right? If you are one of the many pet owners who cannot bear to leave your dog, cat, or other type of pet, you will be happy to know that the trend of taking your furry friend on vacation is on the rise. Many, in fact, are choosing to… Continue reading
How to deal with the Border Collie’s whining
Border collies don’t make many different sounds, but they all mean something. If your dog is whining then he must need something, whining to get attention or because he misses you or some other pet that maybe died or ran away from home. Dog owners consider whining to be a major problem. This is mainly… Continue reading
Adopting a teenage Shih Tzu: advantages and disadvantages
A dog is considered a teenager (adolescent) between the ages of 9 to 18 months. Most people tend to adopt puppies when they are in the market for a dog, but they are those who would like a dog that is neither too young nor too old. Therefore, the best option for these people is… Continue reading
My dog is shivering – is this a symptom of a disease?
Sometimes dogs seem to shiver and shake all over the place, worrying their owners. Here are some reasons why your dog may be shaking. • Dogs are cold and shiver just like us, especially those with very short hair. This is why you see so many Chihuahuas in sweaters and why the doggies seem to… Continue reading
A Pavlovian Approach to Dog Training
All animals, including humans, can be trained to respond in a particular way to a particular stimulus. Consider your reaction to a police siren, a bell, a stop sign. When you experience these stimuli, you react in different ways but always in the way you were trained to behave to each stimulus. The siren is… Continue reading
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Too busy to walk the dog? Are you out during the day and worried that your dog will be left alone? Would you like a pet sitter you can trust to take care of your dog when you go on vacation? Do you have a new puppy that can’t be left alone or an elderly… Continue reading
Could a collie be the right dog breed for you?
The Collie has a long history. It is believed that it evolved in Scotland, from the dogs of Roman soldiers, around 55 BC. C. They were originally bred to herd sheep, and that instinct can sometimes be seen in young cubs that will nip people’s heels. So it’s not surprising that the American Kennel Club… Continue reading
How to be the alpha dog for your Jack Russell
Owning a dog, especially a Jack Russell, is not as easy as bringing him home, feeding him, and playing with him. Having a dog implies a commitment on your part. As such, one of the first things you will need to prepare for your dog is that he participate in dog obedience training. However, to… Continue reading