In my ongoing research on dog rescue groups, I have discovered an alarming change that some groups are making in their adoption contracts. A new article is being added to the contract that effectively gives the rescue group the “right” to Get back the dog you adopted to anytime in the future. A rescue group […]
I had the job of cutting the tails off a litter of puppies, and the only reason I did this was because I wanted to know how to do it myself, as I guess I should know all I can about my dogs, and I knew a vet I was going to do this, and […]
Just like when you bring home a new baby, you will need to prepare before bringing your Westie puppy home. Westie puppies’ needs aren’t tremendous, but there are a few things you need to have in place to give your Westie a safe and happy transition into your life. It is much easier and safer […]
The first is the first; Chewing is a natural behavior for dachshunds, especially puppies. Dachshund chewing isn’t something you can stop, all you can do is redirect the chewing to an acceptable item, providing enough toys and interesting activities that your Dachshund doesn’t want to destroy his stuff. Should you stop chewing on your dachshund […]
When we think of getting rid of chipmunks, all the methods can be divided into two categories; human and lethal. Human methods can be divided into categories, such as catching chipmunks alive and using scare tactics to drive them out of your yard. There are also a number of natural repellants that can be put […]
As a lifelong dog owner and breeder for several years, I have found a great need to educate people on the process of buying a puppy online. There are so many breeders with so many options that it can all become overwhelming in no time. I support local shelters, but realize that there are many […]
When choosing a toy for your cat, you want one that is safe and good for getting your cat to exercise. You can buy some of these toys at the store, and you can make some at home. 1. Balls: Cats love to chase balls. Almost any ball will do. Ping pong balls are great […]
The Webkinz craze is a wonderful idea. Brings together retailers and the use of the Internet with a type of products. A person can buy a Webkinz in a store. A code is displayed on the stuffed animal and children, or parents can log into their website and enter the code. Once this has been […]
Are you tired of losing your beloved pets? Most are smart enough to find their way home, but sometimes they can stray or get lost. In today’s families, a dog is not just a dog. In fact, the dog is part of your family. You obviously want to keep an eye on your dog’s whereabouts, […]
Three years ago I knew practically nothing about Rottweilers; or more exactly, he knew several things that were not true. For example, I envisioned Rottweilers as very aggressive watchdogs who were not good pets and were not “people” dogs. Then about three years ago, while browsing the internet looking for dogs for adoption, my daughter […]