Tag: Dogs
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How Dogs Know When a Storm is Coming
There is a wealth of wives’ tales and myths about dogs and their special abilities. Though some of these may be unfounded superstitions, many of the most impressive facts about dogs are actually true. Their noses are legendarily able to detect the most subtle distinctions in scent, and they are able to hear sounds we…
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Dog Park Rules and Etiquette
Whoever invented the idea of a dog park must not have considered just how potentially INSANE such a place could be. Dogs are surrounded by dozens of strangers, other pooches, and given the space to romp and roam as they please? With all the predatory drift, alpha male dominance, and rambunctious young pups, it seems…
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Indestructible Dog Toys
All right, no dog toy is completely indestructible. But some of them are so hardy that even the most persistent chewers will be engaged for days and days trying to tear them to shreds. From the time puppies are born until their young adult years, they have a strong desire to chew, bite, gnaw on…
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Disasters About Which Pets Warn Us
There are countless reasons why canine companionship has proven invaluable to humans. Their keen “sixth sense” and perception allows them to often know that something will happen before we do. From earthquakes to heatstroke, find out about a dog’s uncanny ability to sense danger, and how they warn us about it. About What Types of…
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Maintaining a Dog-Free Garden
Whether you prefer growing roses or creating your own private pumpkin patch, cultivating a garden is no small undertaking. With all the weeding, bending over shrubs, watering and waiting for a highly anticipated payoff, gardening requires hours of work and dedication. If you are also a dog owner, this could pose a problem, since you…
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Backyard Barriers: Tools to Keep Good Dogs in and Bad Dogs Out
Whether your neighbor has a pesky Husky on the other side of the fence, or you have spotted coyotes prowling near your yard at night, even with physical barriers we can still feel vulnerable to intruders. Help fortify your boundaries with a few of these protective measures to keep the good dogs inside the yard,…
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How to Find Good Homes for Your Pet’s Litter
Your cat or dog recently gave birth, and though you are in love with each of the fur-babies you know you can’t keep them all. Instead of wanting to get all the right paperwork, and sell the puppies or kittens for a high price, you are more concerned about finding them good homes as soon…
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Questions to Ask Prospective Pet Owners
You may not be a professional dog breeder, but it doesn’t take a pro to learn how to deal with prospective pet purchasers. If your dog or cat has had an unexpected litter, and you are doing all you can to find a good home for the animal, there are some useful tactics to employ…
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Giving Pets Away For Free?
From newspaper ads and online classifieds, to posters on coffee shop boards, you may see advertisements for puppies or kittens that are “free to a good home.” This is usually offered by pet-owners who are not seeking to profit from their animal’s offspring, but rather want to secure safe places for the little ones. While…
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How to Stop Your Puppy From Crying At Night
Your new furry buddy is just a blast to be around all day, but the nights have started to pose a problem. Whenever you settle the small pooch in his cozy bed, he whimpers, whines and even howls for hours. This could be because he feels insecure, frightened, or is merely trying to settle into…