A devoted dog owner does everything humanly possible to ensure their dogs hygiene. However, one area that bewilders dog owners is how to brush my dogs teeth?
Why Brush A Dog’s Teeth?
Dogs suffer from a variety of tooth problems, just like their owners:
1. Loose teeth
2. Abscess teeth
3. Cavities
4. Periodontal disease
The common symptom of periodontal disease is […]
When it comes to considering what is the right kind of food to feed your cat there are a number of different choices you have available to you. You can either feed it the cheap commercial foods that come in packs or tins, or you can go the commercial organic cat food route, which […]
If you own a Dog then the chances are that since the first day you have fed him a staple diet of factory produced dog foods. The marketplace for these foods is huge and every pet owner has been advised that the best way to provide a healthy and well balanced diet for their dog […]
In addition to real people, pets are man’s friends. Pets can be understanding and would always listen even without talking back. Pets can prove to be beneficial to owners without realizing them. They can also save lives.
The Best Home Buddies
Pets can guard your home and can watch over many things for us. They are the […]
Feeding your dog goes beyond filling its dinner bowl. You need to think about nutritional requirements, a balanced diet, hygiene and a healthy start. Just like us, dogs need a good diet for a healthy, enjoyable life.
Keep reading for great tips on what you should and shouldn’t be feeding your dog.
1. Read the Label
For good […]
Crate training a dog is one of the most significant parts of creating a healthy tie between you and your pet. Crate training teaches young dogs how to live within crate so that it needs less frequent bathroom breaks and does not spread filth here and there. Crate training is also useful because if your […]
In order to fully understand all the terminology and styles the western Chap represents, you must first study the history behind them. There are names for the cut and style of chaps according to the usage and the time period you are talking about.
The first type of Chaperajos were the Armas. Chaperajos (leg of armor […]
Your horses hooves are extremely important in the way of caring for your horses health. It is best to have them trimmed and shod every six to eight weeks. Usually, the ferrier puts you on his schedule for six weeks out unless something comes up to put it off a week or so. You must […]
Because we always see pictures of horses just grazing out in the field we assume horses live there alone with little or no attention from humans. Because of their size and strength, horses can be sometimes misunderstood by a lot of people who know nothing about them. Unless you are around horses on a regular […]
Domestication of canines was accomplished by humans thousands of years ago. Many think that the world’s first dogs were tamed wolves, as dogs share many biological traits with wolves. First of all they look very much alike and their actions are similar. They both have highly developed sense of smell and hearing.
Dogs are extremely loyal […]
Hearing a dog happily barking as it chases after a ball in the woods can be a wonderful sound, but if the neighbors are complaining and you and your family are suffering from having a dog that barks constantly that you cannot control, you will probably want to learn how to teach a dog to […]
Just because you have a dog doesn’t mean you have to stay home all the time. If you plan ahead and take a little care, it is easy and fun to travel with your dog.
Here are some tips to make the trip easier on both you and your pet:
1. Get your dog used to riding […]
In the past, dogs under 6 months old were not put into training classes. There were even trainers who believed that a puppy who was 12 months old was just the right age to begin training. Today’s popular belief is that the dog’s first few months are the best and most important time to start […]
It is normal for a dog to chew. However, it is unacceptable to allow your dog to chew shoes, stuffed animals, furniture, or remote controls. I once heard of a dog who chewed an escape hole right through a house! This same dog also devoured several remote controls and a computer mouse.
We must begin by […]
The “Bit” is a vital piece of equipment in the equine industry. The rider depends on the bit to keep control over his horse in whatever his job is, be it real cowboy work or in the show ring. The horse has to LIKE his bit. Lets go over all the equipment that goes with […]
It is thought that the earliest spurs were probably made from bone or wood. Spurs have been used by horsemen and cowboys throughout the ages. In its earliest days the spur and the metal it was made with were a mark of rank. This is where the expression to “earn your spurs” came from. As […]
I get questions all the time on whether one should just go to a saddle store and buy “ready-made” saddle or if one should go to the added expense of having a custom saddle made just for their specific measurements and tastes. There is no real answer to that question. We can however give you […]
Before sled dog training, you must know about the sled dog. Sled dogs are those dogs which are used for pulling the special vehicles which do not have wheels on the ice. Sled dogs have the God gifted ability to run on the ice. Sled dogs usually do not slip on the snow. They feel […]
You’ve finally decided you want to get a dog, but how do you go about choosing a dog breed that will fit your personality and lifestyle. There are over 400 different dog breeds to choose from. Don’t just consider the outward appearance when picking a dog breed.
Do you want a male or female?
Do you want […]
She first came to our attention after we had visited a local show at the village hall organised by a nearby refuge for abandoned dogs and cats.
At the ripe old age of eight Poppy, we were told, had been “rescued” from owners who had over time collected more than 30 dogs, many the result of […]
When your dog softly whimpers that means: “I’m hurt!” “I’m frightened.” The average human is most likely to hear this at the vet, when a dog is suffering, or when an obedient dog is in a strange location that appears intimidating. This is really a mewing sound that young dogs make when they feel cold, […]