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The Parson Russell Terrier - Loyal and Energetic 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Title: The Parson RussellTerrier
- Loyal and Energetic
Author: Carol StackWhen you're looking for a new addition to your family thatis loyal and energetic, the Parson Russell Terrier, alsoknown as the Jack Russell Terrier, is the perfect pet toconsider. This particular breed of terrier is full ofsurprises, offering a satisfying bundle of characteristicsto explore.When it comes to owning a Parson Russell, you should knowthat understanding and respecting the breed is the firststep towards truly learning that big rewards come in smallpackages.Brief History of the Parson Russell TerrierBetween the mid-to-late 1800s, the Parson Russell Terrierwas bred to make fox hunting a much easier task. TheReverend John Russell wanted a hunting companion to trackfoxes both on top and below ground. By crossing the EnglishBlack and Tan Terrier with the English White Terrier, hecame up with the perfect breed for fox retrieval.Everything from the character, intelligence and mindset ofthe Parson Russell
5 Tips For Drop Dead Praise 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: 5 Tips For Drop DeadPraise
Author: Joseph PlazoPeople blossom on praise. Though all of us need praise to helpmake us feel great about ourselves, you can't praise peoplearbitrarily: Praise should be reserved for endeavors worthy ofsingular acknowledgment. So, how do you deal with folks whorarely do anything rather praiseworthy? My pal Minnie faced this situation in her team of clerks atwork. Several lazy clerks had the outlook that, as long as theyfulfilled their quotas, they were okay. Praising them forhitting quotas only toughened their belief that nothing morewas expected of them. Censure of their failure to exceed thequota was met with the response "I'm simply doing my job." Minnie decided to try positive reinforcement. She gave one ofthe operators an extraordinary project for which no productionquota had been set. When the duty was completed, Minnie praisedthe employee's fine work. She pursued this practice with novelassignments and ultimately
Dogging the Dogs 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Title: Dogging the DogsAuthor: Gary KurzThe Humane Society has gone on record stating that dogbites have become an epidemic. While I agree that the morethan five million annually recorded bites are of epidemicproportions, it is nonsense to categorize dog bitesthemselves as an epidemic. They are not a contagiousdisease that has been allowed to continue unchecked andthere is no connection between the bite of one dog andanother.Additionally, I reject the premise that dog bites arealways a deliberate action on the part of dogs. Rather,most dog bites are a reaction to some external stimulus. Iam not suggesting that biting is a justifiable reaction,only that the reaction is often explainable. There arereasons that dogs become aggressive and violent.I will concede that sometimes dogs attack without anyapparent provocation, but somehow the public gets themessage that all dog bites are of this variety. It seemsthe media's thirst for the sensational has caused them tofocus more on extr
Pet Allergies 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Pet Allergies
Author: Mike MathewsMany people are allergic to the family pet and research hasshown that people are allergic to cats about twice asfrequently as dogs. Getting rid of the beloved family pet isusually not an option. Therefore we have to learn how to livewith our allergies by learning how to manage them. Most peoplethink that allergies are caused by cat or dog hair but that isnot really the problem. Allergic reactions are caused byproteins called allergens that come from oil glands in the skinand are shed as dander allergens. Allergens are also found inthe saliva and urine of cats and dogs. Allergens are verypervasive and cling to clothes, furniture fabric and shoes. Catallergens have been found in houses many months after the cathas departed and have also been found many houses of peoplethat never owned a cat. Dander allergens are really dead skincells that can be transferred to your pet's fur when they cleanand lick themselves. A major problem for indivi
Tips On Choosing A Pure Bred Pet 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Tips On Choosing A Pure Bred PetAuthor: Bart LeToadIt's an all too familiar scene; a family walks into the petstore to look at the cute kittens and puppies. And when theyleave they are the proud owner of one of those cute puppies orkittens. Swept away by the emotions of that cute little dogbouncing in the window or the soft meow of that precious littlekitten. We all know that once you hold that cute little puppythat it's hard to put down. But sometimes an impulsive buy likethis can mean a long and hard road of frustration and pain foryou and your pet. That is why a family would be better servedto spend a little time doing research on the particular breedof dog or cat they are considering as their new family member. When considering a purebred puppy. One thing you can be sure ofis the inherent characteristics of that particular breed. When afamily is considering bringing a purebred into their home, theymay need to consider the breeds' characteristics and whet
New Puppy Rules - How To Save Your Skin 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: New PuppyRules
- How To Save Your SkinAuthor: Bart LeToadIf you have a puppy, all you have to do is look down at yourhand covered with teeth marks and you'll understand why I gavethis article its title. One of the hardest things to do isdiscipline your new puppy. After all, they're so cute andcuddly. It makes it hard to get on them when they are chewingyour hand into hamburger meat. Pardon the pun, but if you don'tnip this problem in the bud real quick. It can cause problemslater on down the road. If you're puppy was still living with its mother and littermates, its mother would cure them of its nipping problem. Sinceit's not easy for us to show our teeth and ground to get ourpoint across. There's a few things we can do to get our messageread loud and clear. Quite simply, you want to mimic the mamadog's behavior in trying to stop your dog from nipping. Whenyou're puppy nips too hard, you want to say a command in a loudenough voice to sta
Pets Need Discount Vitamins Too 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Pets Need DiscountVitamins
TooAuthor: Freelance WriterDiscount vitamins are a boon for all mammals, whether they havetwo legs or four. Some pets have particular ailments that wouldbenefit greatly from adding supplements to their regular diet.Even the birds and reptiles in the family can benefit frombetter nutrition, and all pets will be happier and healthierwith the proper diet. Although pet vitamins are available,they are usually more expensive and harder to find than similarhuman products, and there's no reason why humans and pets can'tshare a regimen of good nutrition. The first step is to look at what your pet is already eatingwithout supplements. This seems obvious, but how many peopleread the label on a bag of dog food? Most pet food is designedto pump protein and fiber into the animal's diet, which isreasonable since they're not in the wild catching mice andlizards. Unless you are spending top dollar for the mostexpensive brands, usually sold on
An Electronic Dog Training Collar - Gets Results 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: An Electronic
Dog TrainingCollar
- Gets ResultsAuthor: Shaun BuckAn electronic dog training collar is a great tool to have, whenyou want to train your dog to listen to all your commands suchas hunting, obedience, and behavior commands. For those of youwho don't know how these collars work, basically the electroniccollars work by passing an electronic stimulus that mechanicallyvibrates the mobile collar, provided the dog is within a rangeof about one mile. The electronic dog training collar allowsthe trainer to decide the intensity of the stimulus and alsohow frequently he wants the dog to feel it. Most of today'scollars allow you to adjust the transmitter to fit your needsand so that you don't injury your dog. They say a dog is man's best friend and he will love andsupport you no matter what. Despite all those good qualities,dogs must still be trained to develop their attributes andskills, obedient nature, and of course to make sure they don'tpee in
Dog Whining 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Dog WhiningAuthor: George KaneBarking, growling, howling and whining are four ways by whichyour pet dog tries to communicate with you. Barking is anexpression of some emotion, like excitement. The dog growls torestrain a person from coming too close to him - it's his wayof saying, "back off, I am in a bad mood!". Howling may beconsidered as a kind of long-distance communication. The dogwhines or cries only when he is in distress or when he needsattention from you. Very young pups whine in an effort to gain more attention fromtheir mothers. This is something which is totally natural inthe beginning. Little pups who are raised by human foster families tend tomiss their mothers and whine in the hope that she will come tothem and soothe them immediately. The pet's owner might chooseto do one of the following three things: . Ignores the call of distress and go about minding hisbusiness like nothing happened Here, the dog feels very lonely, unwanted an
Putting Your Dog On A Diet For Weight Loss 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Putting
Your Dog On A Diet For Weight
LossAuthor: Kelly MarshallMost dogs will begin to be less active and will self-exerciseless as they age. Some breeds are naturally more likely to gainweight and be couch dogs rather than active pets, so it isimportant to help them eat only the food they need, not allthat they want. Some dogs are naturally able to regulate theirfood whereas other dogs simply eat until they can't holdanother bite. Understanding how your dog eats and how much theyeat can help you determine how to best help them manage theirweight or how to effectively help them lose weight.To get your dog started on a lifestyle change and diet that isneeded to help an already overweight dog start to get in shapeconsider the following:· Cut out all snacks, treats and food items other than theactual dog food. This means no high carb or sugary treats, noextra little scraps from the table or even any dog cookies.High quality treats can be reintroduced to the diet o Read more:Weight Loss
How To Prevent Dog Chewing 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: How To Prevent Dog Chewing
Author: George KaneDo you have a dog that has a habit of chewing literally everyobject in the household? Make no bones about it! As part ofthe dog training process, it is absolutely important to train adog to stop the nasty chewing habit also known as gnawing.Chewing is a natural instinctive reflex of almost all dogs andthey must be trained effectively in order to save your houseand your possessions from getting chewed up. Dogs will try tochew on the furniture, mattress, shoes, or anything that willcome their way as part of their maturing process and curiosity. So how in the world do you stop a dog from this terriblechewing problem? There are some proven techniques that willanswer this question. Just like human babies, teething is considered to be the mostcommon cause for a dog's chewing habit. Teething process givessevere pain to dogs; as a result they will try to chew onanything to overcome the pain. If a dog is not trained to beact
Bull Dog Health Problems 1970-01-01 00:59:59 http://www.aboutdoghealth.org where you can identify symptoms,prevention and treatment for your dog's illness. The incubation period for the virus is for four to eight days.There won't be any symptoms during this period. The fever [40degree Celsius], yellow discharge from the eyes and nostrilsand pustules in the region of abdomen can be noticed once theincubation period is over. The animal will have these symptomsfor three to four days and enter in to the clinical stage. Here in addition to the fever and discharge the dog will havediarrhea, inflamed mucous membrane, and tracheobronchitis.Rhinitis, bronchial pneumonia, conjunctivitis, dermatitis, andvomition may develop soon. Some animals will show nervous signssuch as convulsion, paralysis; coordination problems andinvoluntary muscle contractions etc. Since this disease is ofviral origin, immunizing the dog against the dog is the bestsolution. Bulldog health problems are many like the one mentioned anddiscussed above Read more:Health
Deadly Indoor And Outdoor Plants Harmful To Dogs 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Deadly Indoor And Outdoor Plants
Harmful To DogsAuthor: Kelly MarshallMany dog owners don't consider that harmless little house andgarden plants may be a potential source of danger to your dogor puppy. Usually poisonous plants are more deadly to smallpuppies, but some plants, even in small amounts, can be toxicto dogs of any size. By taking the time to understand thevarious plants and their levels of toxicity for dogs you canavoid costly vet bills and even more serious conditions.Depending on the type of plant either the leaves, stems, bark,roots or fruit can be toxic. Some plants are only toxic atvarious times in their growth stage whereas others are alwayspoisonous. For information on each type of plant the internet,your vet, or even a plant and gardening book is great resource.Garden PlantsBelieve it or not some of the most common garden plants arealso the most deadly. Tomato plants, both the leaves and thestems, can be toxic to dogs. St. John's Wort, an herba
[article_announce] Friends In Cyberspace 1970-01-01 00:59:59 *****************************************************************Message delivered directly to members of the group:article_announce@yahoogroups.com*****************************************************************Please consider this free-reprint article written by:Matt Matcherson==================IMPORTANT - Publication/Reprint Terms- You have permission to publish this article electronically infree-only publications such as a website or an ezine as long asthe bylines are included.- You are not allowed to use this article for commercialpurposes. The article should only be reprinted in a publiclyaccessible website and not in a members-only commercial site. - You are not allowed to post/reprint this article in anysites/publications that contains or supports hate, violence,porn and warez or any indecent and illegal sites/publications. - You are not allowed to use this article in UCE (UnsolicitedCommercial Email) or SPAM. This article MUST be distributed inan opt-in email list only.- If y Read more:Friends
Dog Training Just How Good Is It? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Dog Training
Just How Good Is It?Author: David PetersDogs aren't really stubborn. But they often do not clearly knowwhat is wanted. Make it clear by quickly establishing alpha(dominant leader) status.Be willing to exercise the patience and modest, firm forcetoget the desired behavior. This can be particularly challengingwhen training a 'dog'.Dogs naturally want to explore the environment. They sniffeverything, turn things over, dig and snatch small objects.As with any dog training session, minimize the distractions byarranging to be as alone and far from other voices as possible.A backyard with a clear area or a large room with few smallobjects on the floor is best.Take advantage of spontaneous behavior by observing when thedog is heading toward you and execute a voice-command/handgesture pair that's unique for this behavior.Try to select a hand-gesture and word that you wouldn'tnormally use except during training.Start by facing the dog, putting it in a sit. Execut Read more:Dog Training
Potty Training A Puppy Without Going Crazy 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Potty Training
A Puppy
Without GoingCrazy
Author: Gray RollinsGetting a puppy is a wonderful decision for just abouteveryone. However getting a puppy also means that you will soonbe taking on the task of having to potty train it. While pottytraining a puppy can seem like a rather rotten chore to takeon. It really does not have to be as difficult as it oftenseems.One of the most popular methods of house breaking a puppy isthe crate training method. Like most all animals dogs will mostlike avoid soiling their homes or "dens". By giving them a dogcrate to stay in when it is not possible to supervise them youare creating an artificial den for them. As this particularinstinct is very strong in most all dogs, crate training is ahugely successful method to utilize when you are going to bepotty training your puppy. Keep in mind that a puppy needs tobe taken outside several times a day to be able to defecate andurinate for crate training to be truly effective.If you catch your pu Read more:Potty Training
Description & List Of Popular Designer Dog Breeds 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Description & List Of Popular Designer
DogBreedsAuthor: Kelly MarshallIf you have been following the latest trends and changes in dogbreeding you may have come across the term "designer dogs".These are, in fact, simply mixed breeds that are crossed toproduce a specific physical appearance, usually easilyidentified as a cross between the two breeds. The breedersattempt to include only the desirable traits of the two parentswhile minimizing the chance of physical or health issues betweenthe cross.Some of the more common or popular designer dogs are:*Labradoodle - a cross between a Labrador retriever and aStandard Poodle. Considered to have the non-shedding and easycare coat of a poodle combined with the poodle's intelligenceand the wonderful, loving personality of the Lab. *Porkie - a cross between a Pug and a Yorkie. A small dog thatis heartier than the standard Yorkie with longer hair and theeasygoing temperament of the Pug.*Cockapoo - a cross between a cocker spaniel a Read more:Dog Breeds
Dog Training And Why It Is So Important 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Article Title: Dog Training
And Why It Is So ImportantThe word 'vital' has its roots in the Latin word for life. Thatgives us a clue to why dog training is so important, both forowner and dog - it enhances the quality of life for each.Though dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years, theystill have much of the wild in their natures.They adapt well to home life, but they are still dogs, notfurry small children. Training helps maximize peace andsecurity for both the dog and the family.Dogs are by nature hunters and therefore are inclined to chasethings. Young dogs especially are prone to take off afteranother animal, a car or a child.Any of these scenarios can result in harm to your companion, aperson or property. Training a dog early on to listen to voicecommands from everyone in the family lessens the odds of badconsequences.Teach your dog to obey 'halt' or 'stop', then 'come' and you'llbe much less likely to have accidents as the dog responds to hissudden surge of em Read more:Dog Training
Dog Training Just How Good Is It? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 http://www.doghealthrevealed.comAbout The Author: David Peters is a writer forhttp://www.doghealthrevealed.com which is an excellent place tofind dog links, For more information goto:www.doghealthrevealed.com . __,_._,___ #ygrp-mlmsg { FONT-SIZE: small; FONT-FAMILY: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif } #ygrp-mlmsg TABLE { } #ygrp-mlmsg SELECT { FONT: 99% arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif } INPUT { FONT: 99% arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif } TEXTAREA { FONT: 99% arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif } #ygrp-mlmsg PRE { FONT: 100% monospace } CODE { FONT: 100% monospace } #ygrp-mlmsg * { LINE-HEIGHT: 1.22em } #ygrp-text { FONT-FAMILY: Georgia } #ygrp-text P { MARGIN: 0px 0px 1em } #ygrp-tpmsgs { CLEAR: both; FONT-FAMILY: Arial } #ygrp-vitnav { FONT-SIZE: 77%; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 10px; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana } #ygrp-vitnav A { PADDING-RIGHT: 1px; PADDING-LEFT: 1px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px } #ygrp-actbar { CLEAR: both; MARGIN: 25px 0px; COLOR: #666; WHITE-S Read more:Training
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[article_announce] Cabinetry - Easy Kitchen Cabinet Refacing 1970-01-01 00:59:59 *****************************************************************Message delivered directly to members of the group:article_announce@yahoogroups.com*****************************************************************Please consider this free-reprint article written by:Peter Wilson==================IMPORTANT - Publication/Reprint Terms- You have permission to publish this article electronically infree-only publications such as a website or an ezine as long asthe bylines are included.- You are not allowed to use this article for commercialpurposes. The article should only be reprinted in a publiclyaccessible website and not in a members-only commercial site. - You are not allowed to post/reprint this article in anysites/publications that contains or supports hate, violence,porn and warez or any indecent and illegal sites/publications. - You are not allowed to use this article in UCE (UnsolicitedCommercial Email) or SPAM. This article MUST be distributed inan opt-in email list only.- If you Read more:Cabinetry
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Your Dogs Health And To Get Rid Of Fleas 2007-02-28 14:37:00 Article Title: Your Dogs Health
And To Get Rid Of Fleas
Author: Colin PhilipsAll dog owners are familiar with the problems caused by peskyfleas. Fleas are very small wingless insects, brownish red incolor, and have sharp mouths by which they obtain blood fromtheir canine hosts. Flea bites usually cause your dog toscratch at affected areas and some dogs are more sensitive thanothers and can have allergic reactions to flea bites. In general, fleas do not transmit diseases from dogs to humans,but the potential for this exists and they can and do bitehumans as well as dogs and cats. Fleas and flea larvae live in warm climates and will live untilthe ground freezes in cooler climates. They can live on in yourhome well past this time also. If you suspect that your dog has fleas, you should take him toyour veterinarian. Your veterinary staff member will first usea flea comb on your dog. Flea combs are wide tooth combs and "flea dirt" or dried bloodflea excrement is what they a
Useful Pet Travel Tips 2007-02-26 10:11:00 Article Title: Useful
Pet Travel
TipsAuthor: George ChaoSo you are getting ready to go on that long-awaited andmuch-deserved vacation. If you are a proud pet owner, you havetaken your pet into consideration while you planned yourvacation. Or have you? Below are a few pet travel tips you maywant to consider. * Should you take your pet with you when you go off onvacation? Consider how old your pet is. He or she may be tooold to travel. If you are going on a long journey or flying,your pet may not be able to handle the stress brought on bytraveling long distances and long hours. It may be better toleave your pet with a friend or arrange for a professional petcare taker to take care of your pet while you are on vacation. * If you decide to take your pet along, ensure that your pet'shealth is good and that he can travel. A week or two before yougo on vacation, take your pet to his veterinarian for a thoroughcheck up. You want to make sure that your pet is in the best ofhe
How To Help Your Dog When It Has Had A Stroke 2007-02-26 08:44:00 Article Title: How To Help Your Dog When It Has Had A Stroke
Author: Jean MorganIt may come as a shock to you to find out that your dog hassuffered from a stroke. Unlike humans, when a dog has a stroke,he often won't become paralyzed or display any of the humansigns of stroke. In fact, with the right care and attention,chances are he will bounce right back within a short periodafter suffering from a stroke, especially if he has a littlehelp. How To Tell Your Dog Has Had A Stroke? Often, there are a few signs that will tell you that your dogis suffering from a stroke. These usually include loss ofsight, falling over, and tilting and turning of the head. Ifyou notice your dog displaying these symptoms, you should takehim to the vet to rule out other serious health problems suchas brain disease, which may be the underlying cause of thesymptoms. Often, pet owners are not aware that their dog has sufferedfrom a stroke. If your pet is advanced in years, seems offcolor, or acting strang
A Dog Shower Is The Easiest Way To Rinse Your Dog 2007-03-03 14:44:00 Article Title: A Dog Shower
Is The Easiest Way To Rinse
YourDogAuthor: Peter J. MasonAll breeds of dog need to be groomed and bathed on a regularbasis, no matter what the length of their coat. Most willenjoy being clean, you can see how playful they become aftertheir grooming sessions, even if the actual bathing experienceis not always easy. Your dog will love the fuss you make of itwhen it is well groomed, and a clean dog is much more fun totrain than a dirty one. Some dogs have coats that repel dirt and pollution effectivelywhilst others seem to positively attract it. The state of yourdog's coat will also depend greatly on the environment you livein, the dog's exposure to dirt and the type of food it eats. The only golden rule about bathing frequency is; when your dogsmells like a dog, he needs bathing! The bathtub is the most practical place to bathe your dog. Youwill need hot and cold water to get the shampoo out of theircoat, as well as a dog shower attachmen
How To Build A Dog House 2007-03-07 16:41:00 Article Title: How To Build
A Dog House
Author: Robert MichaelMost of the population allow their dogs to live indoors andrelax on the couch and sleep in their owner's bed. If you areinterested in building a dog house for your dog then followthese simple tips when starting this project. 1. Start building your dog house by finding out how big youneed to make the house so when your animal reach their fulladult size they will still fit in it. We like having a coupleof feet of air above us so we don't feel claustrophobic. Yourdog will appreciate having that much room, as well. 1/3 of ourstanding height is where our comfort zone is. Take out a tapemeasure and measure your dog to find out how much room your dogwill need. To figure this out measure your dog while standingup, sitting on his haunches and in his most relaxed position oflying completely stretched out. Whether your pet is standing upor sitting he should be able to see out the front entrance. Thedog should not have to bend d Read more:Dog House
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