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Best Dog Treats To Use For Training

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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It is just as rewarding to pet owners to hand out treats as it is to the pet that's on the receiving end.  When trying to train a dog to do tricks, become housebroken, or walk properly with you outdoors, there are some treats that are healthier than others that make for the perfect training tool.  When training a puppy at an early age, it is important to make sure you are incorporating the best treats into their diet so you start them out on the right track.  Training dogs is an important part of pet ownership, but you want to go about it as safely and healthy as possible. Use Dog Food as Treats There are a variety of dog foods that are made especially with the pup's health in mind, so why not use these foods as treats instead of treats that can be full of fat, sodium, or preservatives.  One example ...

The Pet Care Trust Has Brought A Pet Into The Lives Of 48,000 Kids

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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Press Release - The Pets in the Classroom Grant Program, established by the Pet Care Trust, has seen an increase in grant requests since the inclusion of Petco and PetSmart coupon programs. Bel Air, Maryland – The Pet Care Trust is pleased to announce that its Pets in the Classroom program received 3,500 requests for grants in the program’s first fifteen months.  The program, established by the Pet Care Trust in 2009, provides grants of $100-$150 to purchase or adopt a new pet and required equipment or $50 to support existing classroom pets. The Pets in the Classroom program benefits students by teaching them responsible, long-term pet care at an early age and providing the psychological and developmental benefits associated with the human-animal bond. Studies have shown that caring for pets has a positive effect on children, improving school attendance and teaching children responsibility, as well as encouraging nurturing and building self ...

Certain Dog Breeds Banned From Flying In Airplanes

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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Many pet owners have relied on airlines that allow dogs to fly, but not all pets have made it to their destination alive.  This is the reason for the flying ban that has been placed on certain dog breeds like Bulldogs, Pugs, Terriers, Boxers, and other short-nosed breeds, as well as some breeds of cats.  Although some pet owners may feel this ban is unfair, it has been put in place for the best interest of the pets. On a regular airplane flight, dogs who are accompanying their owners on vacation were required to be in a carrier and they were placed in the area where the luggage is stored.  During the flight, temperatures rise and the short-nosed dog breeds began having trouble breathing.  This lead to numerous deaths during flight, which caused airlines such as Delta to place a ban prohibiting short-nose dog breeds from being able to fly. Other airlines including American, Continental, ...

Get Rid of Fleas on Dogs or Cats Naturally

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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Getting rid of fleas and flea eggs from dogs and cats, as well as from your home brings to mind the common remedy; store/veterinarian bought products.  While extremely effective, those solutions to flea problems can be costly.  There are natural ways you can help to prevent your pets from getting fleas as well as natural ways to get rid of them.  Flea control is not just a one step process, it involves a culmination of cleansing, proper grooming, and using some of these natural remedies. Prevention In order to help prevent dogs and cats from getting fleas in the first place, there are a few things you can do including: mowing the lawn regularly and resisting the urge to kill the ants that sometimes make their homes around your property.  Mowing the lawn regularly allows the heat from the sun to penetrate the soil, killing flea larvae, while ants actually help get rid ...

Funniest Pets in Halloween Costumes

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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It's that time of year again when stores are stocking up on the latest and greatest Halloween costumes, all with the intention of selling them to parents of adorable children in preparation for trick-or-treat night in the neighborhood.  Although the majority of costumes sold are for people, there are so many that are actually purchased to dress up the family pet.  Let's take a look at some of the funniest dogs and cats dressed up in Halloween's finest! This group of dogs better have won some kind of contest because they are just too cute!  Not only did they behave long enough to get dressed up, they even posed for a perfect picture... Although this cat does not look thrilled to be dressed up as a pumpkin, the picture sure turned out to be a keeper... You don't really expect me to go out in public like this do you?... I wonder if this ...

Safety Tips For Hiking With Your Dog

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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Fall is a great time of year to take your dog on a hike with you; it's not too hot, the scenery is beautiful, and trails are typically less crowded.  Dogs who love being outdoors will especially like to go hiking with you, but there are certain things you should know in order to make the outing as safe as possible for your dog, yourself, and anyone else you may encounter.  Certain rules of dog etiquette apply when taking Fido into public, starting with being up to date on all shots and vaccinations. Before Hiking With Your Dog 1. Make sure that you are able to control your dog.  This is where certain rules of etiquette come in.  If you are unable to maintain control of your dog while walking in the neighborhood, chances are he won't do well on a hiking trail. 2. Find a dog-friendly hiking trail ahead of time.  It ...

How to Prevent/Reverse Small Dog Syndrome

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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Many small dogs are burdened with the reputation of having small dog syndrome, a condition that is largely the result of how the owner has raised the animal from a pup.  Small dog syndrome is when a dog has certain problems with house training, aggression, jumping, barking, separation anxiety, and even phobic reactions.  The main reason small dogs acquire this syndrome is simply this: what is not okay for large dogs becomes cute in small dogs; therefore they get away with behaviors large dogs would be corrected for. For example, if a German Shepherd jumped up on a visitor, the dog would be immediately corrected and would begin to learn that particular behavior is wrong.  If a small dog like a Chihuahua greeted a guest in the same manner, the behavior likely goes uncorrected and is seen as a cute gesture of welcoming someone into their home. When behaviors like this are not corrected ...

Cat With 2 Faces Sets Record; Now 12 Years Old

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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Worcester, MA - Probably the most unique and rare cat in the world, Frank and Louie not only has two names, but two faces, two noses, two mouths, and three eyes.  You wouldn't expect an animal born with this kind of genetic defect to be able to survive very long, but Frank and Louie proved everyone wrong by turning 12 years old on September 8, 2011.  He has since then found himself in the Guinness World Records as the longest living Janus cat, a group named after a Roman god with two faces. His story began on day one of his life when he was taken to the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University to be euthanized, as he was not expected to live.  Current owner, Marty Stevens, happened to be working that day, took one look at the unusual cat, and decided to take him home instead of putting him to ...

Top 5 Easy Going Dog Breeds

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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Depending on the lifestyle you lead, or want to lead, including a dog could be tricky.  There are many reasons why a laid back, easy going dog breed may be best for your family, household, living situation, among other factors.  Every dog will have its own temperament regardless of their breed, but some breeds are more well known to have certain traits, or lack thereof. A particular environment, training used, upbringing, and owner behaviors will contribute to the easy going nature of the dog you've chosen to include in your life, but there are a few breeds that are better suited than others to an easy going lifestyle. Shih Tzu The Shih Tzu dog breed is one of the more laid back pets you can own, mainly due to their overall nature of responding well to training, getting along with people and other dogs easily, and eagerness to play and please.  Keep in ...

Bret Michaels Launches New Line of Pet Products

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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Whether you are a Bret Michaels fan or not, you will definitely want to check out the new line of pet products he is designing and launching exclusively with PetSmart in 2012.  As a pet enthusiast in addition to being a singer/songwriter, Bret Michaels is giving pet owners a glimpse into the commitment he has towards his own family, which includes two dogs of his own.  The "Bret Michaels Pets Rock Collection" will include toys and accessories, giving your dogs and cats the chance to show off their rocker personalities! The collection will be available in the more than 1,197 PetSmart stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as online at www.petsmart.com.  "Our pet parents have told us they want unique, high-quality products for their pets that are also fun and reflective of their personalities," said Matt McAdam, vice president of merchandising for PetSmart.  "Adding the Bret Michaels Pets Rock collection to PetSmart stores enables us to ...

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