Author: Esther Johnson
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Protecting Animals though Pet Care Education for Kids
Children are some of the most natural animal enthusiasts in the world. Most kids seem to have an innate appreciation for all creatures large and small, and are greatly interested in learning about animals and how to care for them. It seems intuitive to imagine that instituting pet care education programs in grade schools would…
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Unusual Tricks for Dogs: Fun Tricks
The companion post to this article consisted of dog tricks that are either convenient or practical for a canine to acquire. But why not learn some fun tricks too? Though there may be no other purpose than just humor or entertainment, silly tricks can be a great way to challenge your dog and give him…
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Unusual Tricks for Dogs: Practical Tricks
“Sit” and “stay” are not very impressive skills since most people generally expect dogs to obey these basic commands. Responsible pet owners who want to have a well-mannered pet both in public and at home, will dedicate a fair amount of time to obedience training. However once the dog has completed all realms of the basic…
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Toxic Pet Toys
Watch out, generous pet-owners! Apparently there is such a thing as spoiling your pet to death. What might look like a squishy new diversion for your dog, could be laden with heavy metals and harmful chemicals. When shopping for pet toys, never settle with just the inexpensive or convenient option when the health of your…
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Are Dogs Colorblind?
Many of us have heard that dogs are colorblind or that they can only see in black and white. It is difficult to identify which claims are true and which are ungrounded, since no human has ever seen through the eyes of a canine, and one cannot simply ask Fido what shade of blue his…
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Myths about dogs
The list of myths about dogs far exceeds the topics covered below. From ancient tribal superstitions, to wives’ tales from the farmlands, we humans have carried beliefs about dogs that have transcended the centuries. Look through the below list to set the record straight: A dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s mouth: For many…
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When Pet-Haters Come to Visit
Maybe your friend doesn’t actually hate pets. But if she is the kind of person who can’t even tolerate a goldfish in her presence, then you will have to take extra precautions when she comes visiting. Similarly, you may have relatives and or elderly family members who are afraid of dogs, and don’t like to…
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Proof Training: Getting Silly for Your Dog
Admit it. You mumble useless gibberish to your dog whenever he does something right, or as you greet him at the end of a day. Things like, “Who’s a widdle biddle baby dog?” “Good boy, das a good good boy Rufus Dufus.” Whether it is the words we say (or the voice we say them…
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Shock Collars: Pros and Cons
Because training is a long process of learning the right techniques to correct, motivate and reward pets, many of the tactics for training have been called into question over the years. Certain products create serious controversies as to whether or not the use of them is ethical for dog owners. Among such products is…
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Bengal Cats – Origin & Breeding
These felines are a far cry from the American tabby cat. Bengals, whether they are golden or snow colored, look wild and fierce despite being loving pets Their markings are distinct, with leopard-like rosettes, and often tend to have larger bodies than most domestic cats can boast. Having a Bengal roam around the house will…