A dog is an instinctively aggressive creature. In the wild, aggression came in very handy: dogs needed aggression to hunt, to defend themselves from other creatures, and to defend resources such as food, a place to sleep, and a mate. Selective breeding over the centuries has minimized and refined this trait significantly, but there’s just […]

Dogs are an extremely valuable part of our society and have been so for quite a long time. They play many vital roles in our lives including that of the friend, companion and protector. It would only stand to reason that we in return must take extremely good care of our pets and show them […]

Cats love to groom themselves, and will often spend hours preening and cleaning their fur. Cats even have small hooks on their tongue which are especially designed to preen their fur and keep themselves clean.[1] At times, however, your cat’s coat may get into such a state that no amount of preening will resolve the […]

Many puppy owners will explain that if they can accomplish a specific thing in their lives, it will be certain high-quality dog behavior training! Puppies seem to have a mind that belongs to them although they can be surely trainable, many look as if they are intentionally performing everything they are able to to make […]

Potty training your dog doesn’t have to be a difficult task. There are many methods for potty training your dog. Choosing a method can be overwhelming but rest assured that most methods are equally effective. The crating method is a simple method based on the theory that dogs won’t soil in their eating and sleeping […]

The UK has a wide variety of pet insurance plans available. When making a comparison it can be tempting to go for the cheapest policy, but cheap pet insurance doesn’t always offer the extensive cover included in more comprehensive pet insurance plans. It is well worth investigating policies in depth before your pet becomes ill; […]

I first heard about pet insurance almost six years ago when I saw a magazine ad which directed me to a website for a quote. I can’t remember which company it was for, but I remember the pet insurance rates listed were about $20 per month, per pet. Being a broke graduate student at the […]

Most puppy owners know that instruction is quite crucial in helping them create a enduring bond and a nutritious relationship with their puppy. And most puppy proprietors choose to educate their dogs by on their own appropriate in the convenience of their individual yard. For this goal, they often flip to instruction textbooks for guidance. […]

Jumping up is one of the most frequent grievances Jack Russell keepers have about their pets. Mainly because Jack Russells are small, energetic and have strong legs, they’re vulnerable to jumping all over folks. Irrespective of their small size, JRTs are strong small dogs and they can pack plenty of pressure into a jump. This […]

Every loving pet owner’s worst nightmare is having their dog or cat get sick. Pets, of course, are like members of the family, but illnesses can be frustrating even tougher to bear since they can’t communicate exactly what’s wrong. Furthermore, it’s difficult to make a special dog or cat understand that the awful tasting substance […]