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Comparing Goldendoodles and Labradoodles

Goldendoodle and Labradoodle breeder Michael Waggenbach, of Sunshine Acres feels, “For a therapy dog, the Goldendoodle is the better choice. I’m not sure what it is, but they don’t tend to dust all the tabletops when walking into a...
Edie MacKenzieJanuary 03, 2006

Dogs Are People Too…Almost!

You know them. They’re the family with fifteen dogs that all the neighbors hate. Their dogs run all over the neighborhood and are largely responsible for the local canine population explosion.
Bill KnellJanuary 03, 2006

Mealtime is the Perfect Time -- for Dog Training, That Is

Eating is one of the most primal activities for dogs. They love it, and they have respect for whoever gives them food (the leader in the pack). You can use your "power" of being pack leader to enhance your dog training efforts -- every...
O'Neal HendrixJanuary 03, 2006

Introduction to Clownfish

Clown fish are known technically as Anemonefishes. Anemonefishes are a subfamily of damselfish, in the pomacentridae family. There are 26 unique species of 'Clownfish', 25 of them being in the Amphiprion genus and only 1 in the Premnas...
Keith QuinceJanuary 02, 2006

5 Big Reasons to Crate Train your Dog

Are you frustrated with your dog?Does he chew everything in sight? Does he leave puddles and piles everywhere? Is a car ride with your dog synonym of a nightmare?If you answered yes to any of these questions, I have a simple solution for you: crate...
Nathalie LafleurJanuary 02, 2006

Dog Agility Equipment: Where do I begin?

There is such a wide selection of dog agility equipment, where do I begin? There are several factors to consider when making your agility equipment purchases. Two major factors are your goals and your dog.
Brad CarlsonJanuary 02, 2006

How To Take Care Of Your Pet Parrot

Parrots make wonderful family pets because they are great companions, they are beautiful birds with colorful feathers and you can teach them to talk. But you must have a strong level of commitment to your parrot because he will need daily and weekly...
Naldo CamaronesDecember 28, 2005

How to Begin a Dog Training Career

Do you love dogs? Do you find yourself automatically trying to train each dog you come across? Would you like a fun, satisfying career that revolves around working with dogs?
Katie BrandtDecember 28, 2005

Dog Aggression Training

Why do so many dogs get euthanized when there owners could have taught them not to bite?When it comes to dog aggressiveness, there are laws that state the dog’s owner can be charged and the dog put down if the dog bites someone.
Russ RicherDecember 28, 2005

Puppy Agility Training

You may be asking, "When can I start agility training with my new puppy?" Puppies are always learning, so every time you are with your pup you can be playing and socializing with agility in mind.
Brad CarlsonDecember 27, 2005