How to Rent a Dog
Do you wish you could enjoy the benefits of a pet but without all of the responsibility that comes along with ownership? The concept of renting a dog for short increments might be a good fit.
Do you wish you could enjoy the benefits of a pet but without all of the responsibility that comes along with ownership? The concept of renting a dog for short increments might be a good fit.
Choosing the proper show lead for your dog is an important part of your showing regimen. The proper lead will not only allow you to show your dog to his highest potential, it will also highlight and accentuate his most prominent features. There are a...
Nail fungus is bacteria that grows under fingernails and toenails, and it is difficult to cure. Golfers and farmers are particularly susceptible to toe-nail fungus as they wear shoes constantly that can be damp, which is an ideal breeding ground for...
Is there anything more frustrating than having a mouse in your house you just cannot trap? Knowing that mice carry fleas, leave droppings and chew through just about anything only adds to the frustration as they avoid your best attempts to trap them. But...
Sarcoptes (or sarcoptes mange) is a skin disease that primarily affects dogs. While dogs are the preferred host of the sarcoptes scabiei mite, it will also infect humans, foxes, ferrets and cats. Like spiders, sarcoptes scabiei are arthropods having an...
We've all had it happen, your cat gets outside and for whatever reason gets spooked and goes up a tree. Whether the neighbor's dog chased her there, or a car backfired, whatever the reason, once your cat is way up high on a branch, getting her down...
Getting ready for a horse show can be nerve-wracking. The more organized you are, the better. Have a list of clothes, tack and supplies you'll need for you and your horse. Make sure your clothes and tack are clean and ready to go. Focus on having fun and...
The Bichon is a small dog that makes an excellent companion. These little white balls of fluff have loving and loyal personalities. Bichons are great family dogs. They are happy, sweet and easygoing. Bichons are popular pets--so, sadly, many need to be...
Thirty-nine percent of households in the U.S. own at least one dog, according to the American Human Society. This equates to 74.8 million dogs owned in the United States. These numbers have prompted pet supply makers to market items to responsible owners...
Barn cats are most often feral or semi-feral cats. This means that they are not socialized to people. Because of this, they cannot be picked up and put into a carrier. Barn cats must be caught in a live trap in order to be relocated or taken to a...
In its natural habitat, fish are unaffected by the build up of chemicals like ammonia or nitrite. Mother Nature takes care of it, keeping things on an even keel. However, take that same fish and put them in an aquarium and you have got another story all...
When you attend a horse show at another facility, you will usually be provided a show stall unless you opt to keep your horse tied to the trailer. A show stall should be safe, comfortable and clean so that your horse doesn't get excited or nervous as you...
Nearly everyone has the ability to grow vegetables, at least in containers. Growing your own vegetables is rewarding and allows for organic and naturally ripened produce. But growing a vegetable garden is not cheap, especially the first year. There are...
Many dogs learn to navigate stairs as young puppies and need no encouragement to bound up or down the staircase, but, for other dogs, the stairs can present a frightful obstacle that they would rather avoid than overcome. Training a dog to walk up and...
Moles and mice are easy to get rid of with some persistence. Two methods are required because moles and mice are different animals and have different habits. Mice like to live inside houses and are attracted to food waste. Moles prefer to make their...
Carried into the home on pets or on clothing, fleas can quickly become a serious problem. Carpeting provides an optimum surface for fleas to breed and within a few days, a few fleas can quickly morph into a full-blown infestation, putting animals and...
It is not always possible to play games with your friends outdoors. It might be raining, or it just might be too cold outside. If this happens, you will want to make the best of it and organize some indoor games. Get a group of your friends together...
The elderly and the very young are susceptible to heat stroke, also those with pulmonary or cardiac problems so staying cool is vital. Death may arise from heat stroke (hyperhermia) if action is not taken to cool the victim's body down right away; if not...
Obsessive skin and blemish picking may seem to be simply a superficial habit, but it's usually a reaction to anxiety and tension. People say that picking at their skin either calms or distracts them from the source of their worry. It can also develop...
Training a dog to sit, perform tricks or not be scared of something follows the same basic rules of being consistent, patient and creative. To calm a dog requires that you understand what is making him overexcited and working with the dog to behave...
Fleas can be a pain---literally. The itching, scratching and general discomfort caused by flea bites can cause skin irritations, ear infections and hair loss. Even the mellowest dog may be driven a little "buggy" by these blood-sucking pests. For...