Training a deaf dog begins with teaching your pet to pay attention to you when you're ready to give a command. Collars that have built-in silent "pagers" are made to alert your pet and direct his...
Fear of loud noises is a common behavioral disorder in pets; the incidence varies within breeds and among individuals, and can be mild (trembling) or extreme (panic attacks, destructive behavior,...
Excited about your doghouse dream? Before you put your architectural genius to use, consider whether your dog should even have a doghouse. Smaller and short-haired breeds may do very poorly - even...
Training your dog to bark on command has another hidden feature - you can also train her to stop barking on command.
Barking is a perfectly natural and normal behavior in dogs, but that's not a good enough explanation for most angry neighbors and napping relatives. It's both unfair and unrealistic to expect your...
You've got a dog and you've got a plan - here's how to put your doghouse together.
Giving medication to a cat is easily accomplished following the directions below. It may be helpful to have someone assist you hold the patient.
Administration of medication to a dog with a dropper is easily accomplished following the directions below. Liquid medication is normally reserved for use in small dogs.
Methods of administration of medication, as well as capture and restraint techniques, vary greatly depending on the size and temperament of the bird and your experience as a bird handler.
Just because your pig's a pig, and potbellied at that, doesn't mean you should let her pig-out. As with any animal (or human for that matter), overeating can negatively affect health.
Like any pet, pigs don't respond positively if startled or rushed upon, whether by a familiar face or a stranger. For a warm, inviting encounter, consider the following approach.
Your chinchilla's cage can be more than a place to sleep; with enough space and toys, it can be a play space as well.
Most people don't realize that chinchillas eat with their hands and may even throw their food from time to time. (This is only cute when you are tiny and furry.) Keep your chin happy and healthy...
Chinchillas are quite sociable creatures and can be housed together in the same cage. Be sure to properly introduce them first in one of the following ways, which involve gradually introducing the...
Properly tying up a horse will keep him happy and comfortable and out of harm's way. The proper tie-up is similar to the knot used for a man's necktie. You can secure the horse to a horizontal...
Trotting or jogging your horse is a faster pace than walking and will allow you to cover a lot more ground. In the trot the horse will pick up and land one front foot and the diagonal hind foot at...
The canter, or lope, is the fastest of the three gaits. It's a three-beat gait where in one stride the horse's hooves will strike the ground three times.
Leading a horse the right way will keep both you and the horse safe.
Learning to trailer your horse safely is important for when you're attending shows or going on trail rides.
Since your dog can't talk, you'll need to watch her carefully for signs of illness. Spotting the symptoms early not only reduces the suffering she endures but may also dramatically affect the...
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