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Choosing A Responsible Australian breeder

September 16, 2016 admin 0

It is an exciting time when you get to bring home a new puppy. He quickly becomes part of your family and you create a bond with lots of cuddling, trips outside and walks in the park. If buying from a Australian breeder, you will want to be sure you choose a responsible Australian dog breeder versus a backyard Australian breeder (those who are only breeding for financial benefits).

When shopping for your new dog, there are things you need to expect from your Australian breeder as well as some things the Australian breeder will expect from you. If you …

Pet insurance

What should I consider before purchasing pet insurance?

August 22, 2016 admin 0

Pet health expenses can also be costly. Well, the most practical and cost effective way to ensure that your pet is in good health is by purchasing pet insurance. Nevertheless, it can be challenging when determining whether to get pet insurance or not. Here are the key factors which you should consider before signing on the dotted line:…

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Dog Training: the Recall

August 13, 2016 admin 0
August 13, 2016 by Leslie Youra @ UltraLeash.com

What is the recall command? It’s the “come”, “here”, or “dog’s name” command or simply coming when it’s called.

This is the most important, and usually the poorest trained command. It’s the most important command, because:

  1. It keeps the dog safe. If your dog darts out and is heading for traffic, or an aggressive animal, you must be able to call the dog back to you, and have it respond immediately.
  2. It prevents nuisance behavior. A dog that will come when you call can be prevented from jumping on people, or chasing
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Dog Joint Pain: Symptoms, Solution & Prevention

July 27, 2016 admin 0

Dog joint pain encompasses a number of conditions dogs experience, from simple inflammation and pain to more serious concerns like rheumatism and arthritis. These conditions include osteoarthritis (cartilage between bones breaks down, thus bones get pounded against each other) and dysplasia in different parts of the dog’s muscular and skeletal system (ill-formed bone and joints).…

The impact of “Finding Dory” on aquarium fans

July 20, 2016 admin 0

Animated films have always been well known for providing inspiration to children and adults in many forms, but none have been as influential as a recent film, Finding Dory. The film’s prequel, Finding Nemo, had seen a huge demand for clown fish, and there has been a similar demand for Paracanthurus hepatus – which is the scientific name for the breed of Dory in the film. The issue is that many people don’t know their co2 reactor from their filter, and for this reason experts have been trying to raise awareness about the dangers of buying fish without first properly …