Owners of Pets Articles about dogs, cats, birds and all other pets!

For any proud horse owner there comes a time when you want to mate your stallion or mare. This is an important decision. Be patient. Be prepared. You’ve taken a good look at your mare and believe that she is good mating material. Plus, you are rather fond of the idea of having a baby around. It is time to begin the long, but rewarding task of find a stud for your mare.  While it may be a charming idea to let nature take its course and allow your mare to graze freely with the stud of your choice, it is always best, for the novice breeder, to…

Read What The Novice Horse Breeder Should Consider Before Breeding

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Legends have been reported over the years to try and explain the appearance of the Kerry Blue Terrier.  Many people believe that they were bred for hunting purposes by the peasants since the noblemen were fond of using wolfhounds.  So, the noblemen used their wolfhounds for hunting purposes while the lowly peasants used the Kerry Terrier for poaching.

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My father, who is not extra large, had complained to me that one of the few problems he was encountering in old age was being stiff and sore in the morning. Once he said that it was easy to figure out what one of the problems might be. He had been sleeping on the same hard bed for the last 30 years. His mattresses have always been the same. Like sleeping on the hard ground. So what I did was get him a 3” dense foam mattresses with memory. What a change in the way he felt in the morning. While not totally eliminating all the aches and pains it did make him feel a lot better.

That experience started me thinking about our dog who was getting of and could definitely be considered an extra large dog. I had always assumed that the floor was a perfect place for him to sleep a rest. That’s how dogs were meant to sleep. Either outdoors or on the kitchen floor. Who would ever think that a large, tough dog would need a pet bed. Then thinking about the experience with my Dad I started observing that big old fido was looking a little stiff in the mornings and our morning walks were beginning to slow down.

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This small article about cat facts on social behavior and interaction should help you better understand your pet. The behavior of cats is largely misunderstood, even by highly experienced cat owners. I hope you find this information helpful.

If there’s one trait that cat owners enjoy most, its the independent nature of their little feline friends. We should feel honored when a cat decides to gives us the time of day. Any cat gleefully asking for a head rub or a belly scratch is too much to resist for most cat lovers.

Have you ever looked at your cat and wondered what your cherished pet is thinking? After many years I still do that quite frequently. I also wonder why cats do what they do and act as they act. Cats can be a mystery however, much of their behavior can be easily understood if you know the reasons behind.

Unlike dogs, domesticated cats do not engage in the formation of packs. When forced to live more closely to one another they normally would in the wild, cats will often resort to time sharing their territory when ever possible.

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If there is one major drawback to owning a Norwegian Elkhound it is their tendency to bark. They were bred to bark and have not lost that trait. Worse yet, their bark is high-pitched and intense, the kind that will have your neighbors calling animal control if your pet is left in the backyard unattended. But fear not, they can be trained to at least curb this annoying habit.

Learn more about this dog breed at: Norwegian Elkhound

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Dog training actually fulfills a very important need. It establishes a good relationship between you and your pet. You can now communicate with your dog. Dog training will enable you to respect and understand each other. Your dog will know that you are in charge, and will recognize your voice command. This allows you to have instantaneous control over your dog’s behavior, preventing hazardous situations.

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How to find the right horse boarding stable for your horse.

1. Experience. Experienced owners will recognize a sick or injured horse, know what horses need to stay healthy, and will be able to spot possible dangers for horses and their owners.

2. Clean healthy stalls every day. A good stable with clean stalls daily and provide dust-free animal bedding and clean water.

Read the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Tips on the article at Choosing A Horse Boarding Stable

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Jack Russell Terrier

The original breeder of the Jack Russell Terrier was a young Oxford University Theologian student named John Russell. It is said that he once met a milk man who had a white terrier that had spots above his eyes and on his ears.  This proved to be his groundwork for breeding a new dog breed that became known as the Jack Russell.  The original dog was named “Trump” and he was the basis from which over 60 types of terrier were bred from.
Terrier came from the Latin term “terra” which means earth and the terrier’s basic nature is to dig and run over the earth.  Jack Russell’s have the character of hunter’s and love to dig and either bury a bone or treasure or dig one up that the buried some time ago.

Read the rest of the article at my Dog and Puppy site.

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Pets, they are the wonderful addition to a family that make the home complete.  At least that is what our cat, Mercy, thinks.  She truly believes that if it weren’t for her we just wouldn’t be a very good house….she may be right!  A pet is the final addition to a happy home, at least in this house.

She is not a cat that likes company, she just loves her dad, mom and one of our kids.  The rest of the world can just stay away from her.  Not that she is mean, she just doesn’t come around much when there are other people at our house.

She demands attention from my husband, they have a routine, she comes and gets him at around 5 every day and he goes to “the blue chair” and she jumps in his lap and they spend the next little while together.  She demands his attention and is really good at making her demands known.  Regardless of what he is doing she will stand there and call him until he pays attention.  I could probably learn something form her.

 

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New puppy owners tend to make the same mistakes. Most of them are just simple things, but they make all the difference in the world to how well the puppy does at later becoming a happy, useful member of the family pack and a good dog citizen in the world.

No one would dream of bringing a new baby home from the hospital without even deciding where the baby will sleep, but puppy owners make this mistake regularly.

Here are some mistakes you can easily avoid. Some will mean the difference between life and death for your new pup.

Don’t make a timing mistake. It’s important for the puppy to have a chance to bond with his new pack, so try to find a time to bring him home when people will be home for several days in a row, like Friday of a long weekend in summer. Don’t choose Sunday night late the day before Dad’s going out of town for a week, Mom’s working on a big presentation at work and Sally’s in the final 2 weeks of rehearsals for the play she’s starring in.

Avoid one of the new puppy owner’s typical big problems by starting your pup’s potty training BEFORE you ever take him into the hours. Take him from the car directly to THE spot you want him to use (which you have sprayed with some great stuff you got from the pet store to “mark” the spot.) Now, wait until he pees somewhere near that spot and give him a treat and just a ton of affection and praise. Now you can go inside and show him the house and his space in it. Encourage him to drink water and then bring him back to THE spot in an hour and wait (it may take a little while, just hanging out near THE spot … another good reason to get new pups in summer). When he does it … another treat and another ton of praise. And come back out ever 1-2 hours. If you do this for the first few days, Consistently, he will get it, and you will save yourself a load of hassle. Add the command “Go Potty … good place” every time and you’ll have a head start on later civilized “go on command” behavior when he’s older and has more control.

And don’t worry about winning his love. It comes pre-installed.

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When you think about Arizona, you tend to associate it with things like the desert and the Grand Canyon. Arizona has also long been depicted as a place where one could easily spot several different types of lizards and scorpions. However, there many opportunities for other sightseeing adventures, and one of those sightseeing adventures is Arizona bird watching.

Where to Find the Best Bird Watching in Arizona

Although there are many different areas throughout Arizona in which to go bird watching, there is one part of Arizona that is by far the most popular. This popular spot is Southeastern Arizona, and in places like Miller Canyon, bird watchers gather to observe hummingbirds.

To read more, go to the Parrot Picture website by clicking on this link.

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There is debate on whether domestic dogs should be classified as omnivores (eater of both plants and meat) or carnivores (eater of meat only). A dog is neither reliant totally on meat protein – nor a high level of other protein to fulfill its basic dietary requirements.

Dogs can consume a large portion of vegetables and grains in their diet in addition to protein. Wild dogs eat easily obtainable plants in order to get essential amino acids in their diet. They also get vegetable matter nutrients from the herbivorous prey that they eat.

Check out the rest of the article at my Dogs-PuppySite.

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 near tragedy, which changed my daughter’s life forever, can be linked to a fateful day when she saw a puppies for sale sign in a yard two blocks from our home. My daughter has always loved dogs. We had a hunting dog that was getting quite old. My husband and I knew that we were not going to have him as part of the family for much longer, but we did not know how we were going to break this news to our daughter.

Read the rest of this great article at Puppies For Sale.

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Some cat breeds are low maintenance, while others require frequent brushing. Cat breeds are not as different from each other as different dog breeds but there are still some mighty different types of cats out there. Some cat breeds are people-pets and there are other cat’s breeds that prefer to be aloof and independent. Some cat breeds are more prone to spells of silence, but sometimes individual cats of the more vocal breeds are also not very talkative.

Cats Are Unique

Cats have amazing abilities to hear, see and smell. Cats will also turn their ears back when they are playing or to listen to a sound coming from behind them. Felines will also use contact to communicate urgency, from gentle reminders of feeding time to a demanding insistent rub. Cats involved in a conflict may extend their fully bristled tail straight into the air and turn their body sideways to appear larger.

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If an energetic dog is you style, consider the fact that some consider the Miniature Pinscher to be the among the most energetic dog breeds in the world. Of course that’s just an opinion, but if you ask anyone who has ever owned one, you’ll likely get a similar sentiment. The Min Pin is  nothing less than a dynamite energy machine, which would explain his nickname “The King of the Toys”. But that’s not to say they aren’t loving lap dogs either. They are that too, and much more. 

Find out more about this dog breed at: About The Miniature Pinscher

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At first, the thought of owning an aquarium full of tropical fish may seem simple and easy but the tropical fish tank is not one that just needs to be filled with water and then simply add some tropical fish, hoping that they would swim around merrily and life would be a breeze for them, from then on. Such is not the case because the tropical fish tank requires a lot of maintenance and these fish need a lot of caring, especially as they can live on for years and years. The tropical fishes are not your everyday fish (such as a goldfish may be) and they are certainly more exotic and a nice species that are not only costly, but double trouble as well.

To read more, go to the Aquarium Decoration website by clicking on this link.

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Have you ever seen a Chihuahua, a Pekingese, or any other miniature lap dog? Whenever you see them, don’t you feel like cuddling them? These dogs look great in pink because these dogs almost look like dolls. Though colors are usually a personal choice and people differ in their preferences, some colors are universally good-looking and acceptable. The pink dog collar is one such universal choice. All small dogs, without any exception will look good in such a color because it is rather sweet and soft. Pink is also a very fashionable color and hence your pet will look chic while wearing it.

To read more, go to the House Training A Dog website by clicking on this link.

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If you ever go through the shock of seeing your dog dragging his back legs behind him, know that you’re not alone.

This happened to me when my little dog Sammy ruptured a disk the day after Christmas two and a half years ago.

Of course, I took him to the vet right away, but short of surgery, which didn’t end up being much of a viable option, there was nothing to do but try to nurse him at home.

Part of the process of nurturing him back to health involved pet massage. There was no guarantee that Sammy would ever walk again, but the pet massage sure wouldn’t hurt.

Read more about Sammy’s dramatic recovery at my site, Love-Those-Doggies: Pet Massage.

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It always amazes me when I see dogs that are just out of control. Their owners seem so frustrated, like they have no say in the matter.

My little dog Sammy was a mess when I adopted him: His hair was overgrown and matted, he stunk, and he had no manners. And he kept biting me!

He also became a little terror toward my older dog, Roby.

My vet helped me to figure out how to deal with Sammy, and now he’s the sweetest little love bucket ever. But it took a lot of loving discipline and patience, and “getting into his head.”

There’s some great information about dog training at my site, Love-Those-Doggies. Come visit! Dog Training.

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Pets give us a lot of happiness throughout our lives. They give us companionship, loyalty, and unconditional love. That’s why I find it so disturbing when I see how so many people treat their pets. Often, pets are treated like objects. People leave them at home all day without considering options such as hiring a pet sitter to take care of them.

Pet boarding is not just a consideration, it is an essential. Pets depend on human companionship, and it should be a two-way street. If we are going to enjoy their companionship, we owe them the loyalty of making sure their needs are met while we are not at home. That is why whenever I’m going to be gone for more than a few hours, I try to use a pet sitter or pet boarding.

My dogs love going to the pet sitter for a “play day.” It’s good for their social skills, too.

For lots more information about pet boarding, pet sitting, and other considerations of dog ownership, see my website: Love Those Doggies. Ruff! Pet Boarding.

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