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How to Find a Sitter For Your Dog

Whether your dog is old or a just a puppy, there will come a time when you have to out of town for business or a vacation where dogs aren't allowed. Therefore, you will need to leave your prized pet in the care of a pet sitter.
Katie BrandtNovember 14, 2005

Puppy House Training

House training is one of the most important things you can do for both you and your puppy. It is imperative that you begin your puppy's housebreaking as soon as you bring him home.It is natural for a dog to relieve himself where ever it is.
Samantha AbbottNovember 14, 2005

Dog Training - Sit and Release

Dog training begins with the basic commands. Sit and release are very important and should be taught to every dog. These basic commands will provide the foundation for your dog's obedience training.
Samantha AbbottNovember 13, 2005

Cat Litter Box Strategies for Special Needs Kitties

You don't often hear about or see information for special needs kitties. These may be blind, very old (with limited mobility), or disabled in some way. Disabled cats may be amputees, or even paralyzed.
Nancy E. WigalNovember 13, 2005

Danger to Your Rabbitry - PAWS Legislation

Many of us have heard some of the horror stories of puppy mills. News programs describe the unsanitary conditions, the uncontrolled breeding and the poor condition of the animals.
Rob UsakowskiNovember 13, 2005

Even Lassie Had Her Moments

Lassie! Now THERE’S a dog! If you said SIT, Lassie would sit. If you said FETCH, Lassie would fetch. If you said PLAY DEAD, Lassie would just about quit breathing.
Chris SuttonNovember 12, 2005

Potty Trained Puppy

Oh, isn’t she just the cutest thing you have ever seen? That brand new little puppy you received as a Christmas present is the best gift you have ever received. You are so excited and you just can’t wait to…Wait a minute!
Chris SuttonNovember 12, 2005

Western Saddle Rigging Demystified

Explanations as to how to rig a western saddle often go into much more detail than is really needed by the recreational rider. Rigging is quite basic in concept although it should be noted that in installing the rigging the saddlemaker must be very...
William R. SavageNovember 12, 2005

Crate Training For Your Puppy

Teaching your puppy crate training is the first and best step in his life. It makes all the other steps in his training go so much smoother, much like a solid foundation makes for a superior wall.
Dy WittNovember 10, 2005

Training Dogs the Lazy Way

Have you ever found it difficult to get your dog to do as it is told? Well, today we're going to show you how to train him the lazy way, and get results every time. Our first task is to get the dog to pay attention to us.
Leonard MutchNovember 10, 2005