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Goodbye To My Readers
A farewell letter to my readers
A guide to better natural pet care
Book review
Why Has My Dog Stopped Eating? Common Problems that Cause Dogs to Lose Their Appetites
Why dogs go off their food
Photography and Your Pets
The new digital camera and how to shoot better pet pictures.
Animals and TV
Aniamls abused for profit on TV
Summer Pests
Protecting your pets from nasty pests this summer
Preparing Your Puppy for The Show Ring
How to prepare your puppy for the show ring.
Breeding Your Dog (Part 8 )
Weaning your litter and finding the right homes.
Breeding Your Dog, Part 7
Postnatal Care
Pet Safety
What you can do to insure your dog's safety both at home and away.
Breeding Your Dog, Part 6
Whelping a litter
Teaching Children Respect For Animals
The responsibility of teaching your children respect for both people and animals
Breeding Your Dog, Part 5
Prenatal care and being prepared
You, Animals and The Law
Animal abuse and owning illegal pets
Breeding Your Dog, Part 4
Mating and being prepared. Warning: The language used in this discussion is quite graphic.
Breeding Your Dog, Part 3
Why you want to breed your dog and how to get started.
Poo!
The first line of defense in health care
Breeding Your Dog, Part 2
Health checkups and temperament evaluations before breeding.
When The Light Comes On, or Does My Dog Need Obedience Training?
The advantages of obedience training and every day use.
Breeding Your Dog, Part 1
The Genetics of dog breeding.
How to Design and Build Dog Doors and Kennel Runs in Your Yard
How to build a kennel run and install a dog door. Add security and easy maintance for you and your pet.
First Aid
Accidents happen, even to our pets. Are you ready in case of an emergency?
The Passing of a Friend in Words
Dog Poems
Crate Training
Traing your puppy to use a crate and the begining of housebreaking...
Finding The Perfect Puppy
How, when and where to find the perfect puppy to suit your life style.
Dogs and the Holidays
The dangers dogs encounter during the holidays.
What a Difference Time Can Make....Or Not.
Bubbles the bulldog could try the patience of Job.
Not Just a Laughing Matter
Consistency in training is key for successful management of your dog's behavior.
Puppy Pleasure
Just like you, your pets can benefit from pet massage and accupressure.
Patience Pays
Training your dog does not have to happen on a timetable.
Fuzzy Logic
Why dogs are way better than computers.
ARRRRGGGHH Puppies!
Raising puppies is an enjoyable and rewarding experience -- in moderation.
Winter Sports
Olympic mania strikes the household of a couple of dog-lovers.
Bittersweet Beginnings
Whelping dogs can be rewarding - and heartbreaking.
In the Family Way
Puppies can be a great experience -- if they are planned.
Happy New Year
Always keep your mind open when making decisions about training options for your dog.
Silent Night, Howly Night
Happy "Howlidays" -- keep your pets safe and remember the true meaning of the season.
Happy "Howl-idays!"
Holiday gifts are easy to make for dogs and dog lovers alike.
Let's Give Thanks
Holidays are a time to draw together.
'Tis the Season...Almost
Don't forget animal charities in the upcoming season of giving.
Ghoulies, Ghosties, & Long-Haired Beasties...
Holiday safety is no accident...hopefully.
A Dog's Life...I Wish
We could learn a lot from dogs -- like learning to live together.
In the Aftermath
In the aftermath of the September 11 attack, humans aren't the only casualties.
Disaster Preparation
Just in case Mother Nature lets the dogs out...
Sit, Stay, Quiet - and That Goes for the Dog, Too
Don't pass off your problem dog on someone else - fix the problem.
Doesn't Make "Cents"
Before you plunk down money for that puppy in the window, be prepared for a life-long commitment.
Forget the "W's," it's the "P's" That Matter
No matter what method you use to train your dog, there's certain things you have to always keep in mind.
Saying Good-bye
Saying good-bye, even when it's necessary, is never easy.
Harley
Harley isn't "just" a dog -- he's part of our family.
Summer Holiday Safety
Summer fun means taking precautions to prevent a tragedy for your pet.
Disaster Preparation
What you don't know CAN kill you - and your pet. Make disaster preparations sooner than later.
Dog Days of Summer
Don't forget basic heat safety while letting your pets have fun.
"Watch While My Fingers Never Leave My Hands..."
May 20-26 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week.
And Doggy Makes Three - Or Four Or Five...
Adding another dog to your household can be rewarding and enjoyable - if done properly.
Down the Hatch
You may not realize it, but what you feed your dog is pretty important.
Spring Fever? Hopefully Not.
This time of year is perfect for updating all your pet's health requirements.
Any Dog, Any Trick? (Part 3)
Did you know there's literally a "magic wand" that you can use to train your dog?
Any Dog, Any Trick? (Part 2)
There's more to teaching your dog a trick than simple mechanics. Sometimes training the owner is harder than training the dog.
Any Dog, Any Trick? (Part 1)
They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. They're soooo wrong. Problem is, you have to find out WHICH trick and HOW your dog will learn it.
Parlez-vous Doglish?
You don't need a translator to teach your dog your language.
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
What kind of collar is best suited for your dog?
Timing Is Everything
Sometimes, we have to remember that dogs don't speak our language.
Woofin' Good Holidays
Use some common sense when gift shopping instead of making impulse purchases to add a pet to your home.
How Much Is That Doggy in the Movies?
Just because Hollywood glamorizes a breed doesn’t mean you should go out and buy one without doing your homework.
Getting to Know Your Dog
Dogs can't speak, but they can talk. A few communication basics are key for establishing a good relationship with your dog.