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Best Toys for Small Dogs
Dogs come in an incredibly wide range of sizes. Bigger dogs, like the Great Dane or Tibetan Mastiff, can easily weigh over 180 pounds. Smaller dogs, such as Chihuahuas, might barely push 3 pounds when fully grown.
Rowan MarleyPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeWhen You Say Goodbye
Why can’t you keep him forever? Why do you only have him for just an inkling of your own lifetime? It’s not fair. You have found that perfect little four-legged, furry creature that has stolen your heart and you just don’t know why he won’t be with you forever. It’s so hard to have to say goodbye to them.
margaret cPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeHow the Cat Charms Birds
Once there was a bright red bird, who spoke his mind with big loud words, while he sat on a springy hickory limb. Well, one day when he was sitting, thinking,
H.L. DowlessPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeMost Popular Dog Breeds for Families
Searching for a new furry and feathery friend is a fun and exciting time. But it can be overwhelming to know which dog will get along best with your family. Especially if you have a child, you need a dog that is family friendly and will love to play and cuddle. These are the most popular dog breeds for families based on their temperament and energy level. You and your family will instantly fall in love with these great dog breeds. In no time, one of these dogs will become your new best friend.
Jessica HerringPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeLove, Loss, Resilience, and the Art of Never Forgetting How It Feels
Cinammon was a Lhasa Apso that was a part of the tumultuous Frog Encounter family for three years. I was like any 11-year-old, I asked for a dog every holiday and I would let slip how responsible I could be and how having a dog could offer me a lot in terms of lessons lived. My older brother, my senior by two years, played in my games too–often participating in faux competitions for our parent's benefit.
Triple Decker SandwichPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeCats In the Cradle Means a Man In the House
As a young child, the cats in my house were a couple of pet rabbits. That was simply the best I was going to do. A dog was clearly out and my mother was allergic to cats (which all moms say when their kids pine for a pet). But my senior year in high school had my mom unable to say no to a precocious little cat named Tiffany. Here, I began to receive my education on the merits of a cat's meowing.
Rich MonettiPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeTop Small Dogs for Apartment Living
Dogs are man's best friend, but unfortunately, they can be a landlord's worst nightmare. While well-trained dogs that are kept clean may not be an issue for most apartment owners, it only really takes one aggressive or otherwise poorly-trained dog to cause serious property damage or a lawsuit towards a landlord.
Rowan MarleyPublished 7 years ago in Petlife- Top Story - July 2017
Ekanath the Aerialist
Bengals have become quite a popular breed of cat in the UK over the last couple of years. Among one of the more expensive cat breeds (a recent article listed them as the third most expensive to buy) they are sometimes bought as a status symbol but more often it is because they are a very beautiful cat. Known for their loyalty, intelligence and the ability to learn tricks, this has also made them popular. However, they can also be a very challenging pet and anyone considering one should take this into account. They have an abundance of energy and they will need to work it off in order to live a happy life. This means either access to the outdoors or their guardian setting aside a lot of time to play with them, to help them stay active, entrained and to help them avoid boardroom.
Bryan IrvingPublished 7 years ago in Petlife Ozzy: Lost & Found
PART 1 - OZZY Chapter 1 The Stormy Night Hello my name is Ozzy, I am a Zuchon, that's a cross between a Bichon Frise and a Shih Tzu, incase you did not know, and I have got an amazing story for you! An adventure story. It begins one stormy day, my owner Abbie has just settled down to watch the latest episode of The Walking Dead (yuck! Blood and gut's everywhere) when suddenly I see a single bolt of lightning in the sky. Lightning is my worst fear and I quickly run over to Abbie, jumping onto her lap. ''Ozzy! It's alright, the storm will hopefully be over soon.'' she says. I start to bark as I hear thunder in the distance. ''Ozzy! Please, I'm trying to watch the TV!'' she is what humans call 'angry' with me now. I then hear my owner Billy come in from the front door after a busy day working in his office and I suddenly jump off Abbies lap, surprising her and run all the way to the front door to great Billy. ''Hello Ozzy! Not like you to be so lively when there is a storm.'' he mutters and quickly walks down the hallway into the Kitchen, opening the freezer and taking out a pizza. ''Billy, so that's it? No 'how was your day'? What HAS gotten into you this past week.'' Abbie states. ''At least someone cares about me.'' she says staring at me ''I guess I'm to take Ozzy a walk?'' she asks Billy. ''You bet!'' he mutters. ''Come on boy!'' she calls me over. I bow my head as she puts my raincoat on me, and ties me to the lead.
Inappropriate Punishments: The Surefire Way to Confuse Your Dog
In dog training, timing of rewards is very important. Timing of punishments or corrections is vital. If you don’t know when your dog chewed up grannies wig or peed on the rug, don’t punish. Just make sure your dog isn't able to repeat it again. And remember that dogs have no notion of “expense” so many owners turn their dogs into shelters because they chewed up their brand new one-thousand-pound sofa. They don’t know or care how much things cost! It doesn't matter how many times you wave your credit card bill in front of their face, they don't care. They were bored, they needed something to chew, your shoes were handy.
Lily BlossPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeThe Art of Dog-Sitting
This wasn't the first time that I'd been left in charge of Harry, and hopefully, it won't be the last. Harry is a Tibetan Terrier. He's five years old. He belongs to my cousin Nick and is very much a beloved member of the family.
Gareth JohnsonPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeClassical Conditioning - The Simple Guide
Classical conditioning. It can be overwhelming to someone who thinks training dogs is all about yelling at them when they're bad and giving them tasty stuff when they're good.
Lily BlossPublished 7 years ago in Petlife