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How to Be a Good Neighbor and Pet Owner

By Melissa Maroff

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Good neighbor and pet owner can certainly go hand in hand—although you wouldn’t know it by some neighbors. In the pet owner world, they would be the equivalent of those parents at Target or Wal-Mart that assume the rest of the world is their ... more »

How to Be a Responsible Dog Owner

By Melissa Maroff

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We all know that dog is man and woman’s best friend. They are forever loyal, shower us with unconditional love, and bring joy to our lives. However, as a dog guardian or "dog owner"—there are responsibilities that we need to take seriously—it’s ... more »

How to Be Like a California Dog Owner

By Melissa Maroff

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There’s something about a California dog owner (or for the more PC: pet guardian, pet caretaker, pet parent)—something that makes them a bit more conscientious and pet aware. Now, don’t get me wrong—there are plenty of wonderful dog owners in ... more »

How to Be Sure a Dachshund Is the Dog for You

By fearlessfox

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Dachshunds,(shortened to Doxies for here), are not for every person or family. They are highly intelligent and need special care and treatment... more »

How to Become a Cat Breeder

By eHow Pets Editor

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Becoming a cat breeder is not a decision to make lightly. You must research pedigrees and have a true passion for the pedigree you choose to breed. You might help improve or preserve a breed. Many breeders register their cats, keep up on and get ... more »

How to Become a Koi Pond Keeper

By eHow Pets Editor

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When choosing a career, seriously consider pursuing what you love to do. If you have a passion for raising koi, there's no reason that you can't tap into that passion. You can build a career that not only supports you and your family, but keeps ... more »

How to Become a Pet Groomer

By eHow Pets Editor

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Pet grooming is a great way for animal lovers to make a career out of caring for pets. The profession can be fun, rewarding and profitable. However, proper techniques require training and practice. Successful pet groomers invest time and money to ... more »

How to Become a Show Dog Handler

By eHow Pets Editor

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Dog show handler must invest hundreds of hours training their dogs, or pet belonging to their clients, to compete against other talented animals. Follow these steps to become a professional dog show handler... more »

How to become a whale

By rosieboy

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this is a guide on how to become biggest marine animal in the world.. more »

How to Befriend an African Grey

By Kimberley Jace

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African Greys can be more challenging to befriend than other parrot species, because they're smarter and very cautious by nature. With a bit of knowledge about them, you can work around those qualities, or even turn them to your advantage... more »

How to Behave at the Dog Park for Humans

By Melissa Maroff

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Off-Leash dog parks are one of the great conveniences of this modern, dog friendly age, however it’s more than a matter of opening up the gate and letting your baby roam free. Mom and Dad also need to "play well with others"—so here are some ... more »

How to Bond With a Cat

By Melissa Maroff

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Some cats may seem more independent than others—but just about all cats need your love and affection. Here are some ways to bond with a kitty... more »

How to Bond With a Dog

By Melissa Maroff

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There’s a reason dogs are considered man’s best friend. They are forever loyal and their unconditional love seems to know no limit. So of course, bonding with a dog should just come naturally. And it does—but here are some ways to strengthen the ... more »

How to Break Up a Dog Fight

By michaelgavin

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Much like people, dogs will sometimes fight. Since dogs are actually pack animals and are driven by dominance and position in the pack, they will sometimes jockey for rank. Often times, there are certain items which can cause dogs to fight, such ... more »

How to break up a dog fight.

By webDogTrainer

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Ever wonder what you would do to break up a dog fight if needed?.. more »

How to Breed a Pet Chipmunk

By eHow Pets Editor

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In contrast to some exotic pets, chipmunks can be easy to breed. If you provide the proper conditions for your chipmunks, they can have up to seven babies in their first litter of the season. You can expect a second litter if you keep the male ... more »

How to Breed a Pet Opossum

By eHow Pets Editor

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Opossums are gentle and docile animals and are loving pets. They are capable of having four litters of babies every year. An average litter includes anywhere from seven to 16 babies. Breeding your opossum is such a simple task that expanding your ... more »

How to Breed Alpacas

By eHow Pets Editor

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Many people breed alpacas for the sheer enjoyment of having a herd around. Be cautious, however, if you intend to breed these intelligent, sociable animals for profit; it often costs more to feed an alpaca than you will ever make from its fleece... more »

How to Breed Fainting Goats

By eHow Pets Editor

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Fainting goats have a specific genetic disorder that causes the body of the goat to freeze up anytime the goat is startled. Fainting goats have slightly different physical characteristics to compensate for their disorder, such as a more muscular ... more »

How to Breed Llamas

By eHow Pets Editor

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Llamas can be bred as pack animals, companion animals or as breeding and show stock for their conformation and fleece. The traits you breed for depends on what type of llama farm you have. It's always a good idea to own llamas before making the ... more »

How to Bring a Second Dog into Your Home

By mommynightskye

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Having a dog is wonderful, so why not two dogs? If you are thinking of bringing a second dog into your home, consider these steps to assure a smooth transition and a friendship that will last a lifetime... more »

How to Build a Barrier (Keepout) Door For Your Bedroom

By Linda McCloud

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If you are like most animal lovers, you allow your pets to wander your house. Yet, you may not want this same animal to wander into your bedroom. Maybe you feel like this room should be off limits because of the pet's occasional fleas, because ... more »

How to build a dog house

By ishnupune

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Do you love your dog and want him/her to have a great house that's all there own? Sure you could just dish out $100 bucks for one of those cheesy dog igloos. Or you could be super cool and build your dog a house, I'll tell you how... more »

How to build a dog house

By KPuckett

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How to build a dog house for your dog... more »

How to Build a Snake Cage

By eHow Pets Editor

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Building a cage for your snake can be a fun and satisfying project. There are a variety of snakes, so do some research on your snake and use your local pet store as a resource before you begin... more »

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