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Can You Train Your Cat?
Maybe your neighbor’s dog has wowed you with incredible tricks, and you’ve found yourself wondering whether Whiskers could do something similar. Maybe your cat has a few bad habits that you’d love to train them out of, but you aren’t sure how. In either case, you’ve asked yourself the question: can cats be trained?
Jade PulmanPublished 5 years ago in PetlifeThe Impact of Service Dogs in Helping You Make Friendships
Having a service dog can be one of the most helpful things that will ever happen in your life. There are few things that can help with anxiety, disabilities, and vision impairment quite like having a service dog. When you are trying to make new friends, having a service dog can also make a very big difference.
Paisley HansenPublished 5 years ago in PetlifeThe Best Dog Breeds for Your Family
Finding the right dog for your family can be a fun and exciting thing to do. It is important to research the different types of dog breeds that will be best for your family. There are many resources online that will help you research the differences between different dog breeds. You need to make sure that you aren’t just choosing a dog breed simply because they are cute. Bringing a new dog into your home is like adding a new member into your family. Do what you can to learn about the different dog breeds before you make your final decision.
Jade PulmanPublished 5 years ago in PetlifeRainbow's Diary to May 6th, 2019
Rainbow, AKA "Fossil," has gone through a bit of a mixed few days recently. Sunday, April 28th, 2019 Along with Benney, Rainbow was reunited with Bryn after a 16-month break.
Alan RussellPublished 5 years ago in PetlifeOrcas Galore: An Interview with Hazel McBride, Author of 'I Still Believe'
As a child growing up in a Scottish village, Hazel McBride dreamed of one day being able to work with killer whales. During her journey, Hazel studied psychology at Glasgow University, took part in two internships in Florida, and in the Bahamas, did some volunteering at a Scottish Zoo’s sea lion facility, and for a marine wildlife conservation survey group, and worked in both the Dominican Republic, and at Loro Parque in Spain. Anyway, against all odds, Hazel managed to fulfill her childhood dream of being able to work with killer whales as a trainer at Marineland France. However, the maelstrom of controversy that surrounds the marine zoological community has nearly drowned to a point where she decided to write about her experiences of working with marine mammals for the truth is not as black and white as the world tried to make it appear.
Jenna DeedyPublished 5 years ago in PetlifeBenney's Diary–Week Ending May 4, 2019
Benney had a good week. After all, what could be better than being reunited with your bestie, Bryn, following a sixteen-month separation.
Alan RussellPublished 5 years ago in PetlifeSelective Nutritional Ingredients to Add to Your Dog's Diet
A dog's nutrition is an essential part of its longevity and quality of life. It can vary by age, breed, health, and weight of your dog. Whether you choose homemade or market brand, let's take a closer look at some of the vital food ingredients, that are sometimes overlooked in a dog's diet, that can, however, add great value to their overall health.
Dira SilveraPublished 5 years ago in PetlifeBryn's Diary–Week Ending May 4, 2019
Following his move last Sunday, Bryn had a five-day break from work. This gave him a good opportunity to get used to the sights and sounds of his new home at Newland's Farm in the New Forest.
Alan RussellPublished 5 years ago in PetlifeWolves Are in Danger... Again
The US Fish and Wildlife Service is currently fighting to strip all protections from the gray wolf throughout the entire country.
Felecia BurgettPublished 5 years ago in PetlifeHide Your Hair Ties
My fiancée and I have had our blue-nose pitbull Corazon, AKA Cora, since she was four weeks old. For a reason stating that the mother was no longer wanting anything to do with the puppies anymore and there being some sort of aggression towards them. She was the most wonderful puppy. Well, some of the time at least. She was a chewer—still is—and she has really bad separation anxiety. When we first got her everything was great.
Kristina JulianPublished 5 years ago in PetlifeCommon Pet Illnesses to Look Out for
Regardless of how old your dog is, you play a significant part in helping your dog fight sickness and be as good as possible. Remember, the dog may not identify symptoms to you, but your dog will show you signs of illness. Knowing of these signs of the most common diseases is one way to help lessen the animal’s probability of being impacted by them.
Paisley HansenPublished 5 years ago in PetlifeBenney, Bryn, and Rainbow
Arrival and Settling In There is always a moment of slight trepidation when you drop the ramp at the back of the lorry to see how your horse travelled. Are they a frothing wild-eyed beast about to burst through the partitions? Are they still standing? Are they still in one piece?
Alan RussellPublished 5 years ago in Petlife