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A brief history of the domestication of horses.Archaeological and paleontological evidence indicates that the horse was domesticated about 3000 B.C.—later than dogs and cats. At first, horses apparently were herded for meat and milk.

Are you in the market for a dog trainer? Do you want your dog to learn from a top notch certified dog trainer? You may have dreams of seeing your dog in professional dog competitions and shows.

The Bible and The Chronicles of Narnia talk about companion animalsWhat the Bible says about the role of animals in our livesIn Genesis chapter 1, God made man in His own image, and then gave man dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the...

One mammal reared mainly for their wool is the Alpaca.Alpacas are a domesticated mammal that's derived from thefamily of camels. Genetics has determined that Alpacas aredescendants of Vicunas.

[This article is the first in a 3-part series about changing dog behavior using positive dog training methods.]Be a leader, a dog will follow.Hum, what does that mean?!

A brief history of the domestication of dogs.Fossil remains suggest that five distinct types of dogs existed by 4500 B.C. Illustrations of dogs, dating from the Bronze Age, have been found on walls, tombs, and scrolls throughout the Middle East,...

Having a dog as your companion can be a true joy. However, you don’t want your beloved buddy chewing your new shoes or going to the bathroom in the house.

There are of course many reasons for owners to want a calm, obedient and faithful dog. For one thing, obedient and trained dogs are happier dogs, less likely to get into tussles with people or with other dogs.

Every once in a while, a discussion of the role of animals in our lives makes the news as some difficult decision must be made. The interesting thing about this is that our relationship with animals, though different in different times and places...

Patience may be a virtue, but laughter is the only way to survive goat milking. You can strive for the perfect fencing. You must aim for good nutrition. But, don’t kid yourself. When it comes to milking, you do not get the last word.