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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 …

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:

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.
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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Potty Training 101

April 3, 2016 admin 0

Purchasing or adopting a new puppy has plenty of perks, including cuddles, puppy breath, lots of play time, and adorable photo opportunities. However, a new puppy also brings a responsibility that every pet parent dreads: potty training. With proper technique, patience, and a positive attitude, your puppy’s potty training can be (mostly) hassle and mess free!…

Training German shepherd to sit

November 23, 2015 admin 0

For someone who is looking to buy a new puppy to the family, German Shepherds are a great way to go as they are known for their obedience. However, for those who may not be experienced or have much experience in training animals, we wanted to provide a go to guide that can help them in training their German shepherd dog to sit. Remember these animals are highly intelligent, and are extremely obedient. However, they can also be extremely stubborn at first which means that you’ll have to make quite a bit of time to train them and make …

An Introduction To The Types Of Cat Litter Boxes

October 20, 2015 admin 0

Keeping a cat as a pet is a nice thing, but keeping the house clean with a cat in the house is a challenging task as the pet would have a tendency to urinate or excrete here and there in the house, unless it is well trained. To get a cat well trained as regards elimination of faecal matter, an automatic cat litter box or tray is a very essential thing. …

Dog Tags & The Law – What Do You Need To Know?

July 16, 2015 admin 0

As a dog owner, the law in the UK states that you must ensure that your pet wears a dog collar in public which is engraved with your name and address. Of course, the most convenient way to do this is to fit an engraved tag to your dog’s collar; something which can be picked up relatively cheaply. Failing to have your dog tagged with the correct details can result in a fine of up to £5,000 and it’s important to know that this is something which is tightly enforced and has seen many dog owners pulled up on it.…

Introducing children to fish-keeping

December 8, 2014 admin 0

If you have young children clamouring for a pet, try and get them interested in the idea of an aquarium stocked with fish. There are many educational benefits to keeping fish, not to mention the fun and rewarding bonding time you can spend as a family on your shared hobby.…

Animal Christmas Ornaments

November 16, 2014 admin 0

It feels like Christmas is already here where we live. My wife and I have already started to add to our Christmas decorations. If you are like us? Each year you find a few more decorations to add to your family’s collection. A new site was introduced to me just last week. The Country Porch, right away I thought, what a neat store to look around in. Classic Country style decor and collectables. I am sure when you take a look you will find any number of items that you can make a connection with.…

Effective Dog Training Tips

November 3, 2014 admin 0

Do you own a puppy or a dog that you love unconditionally but it just won’t listen to you? A dog is a man’s best friend and they can be easily trained to do pretty much anything. But, not everyone knows how to train a dog properly; and if you are one of them you are in luck! That’s because below you will find the best dog training tips that will help you in training your dog the right way.…

Canine Comrades: German Shepherds That Saved The Day

October 6, 2014 admin 0

German shepherds are a very young breed compared to other historic breeds like the Shih Tzu and Siberian husky. Introduced to the world by German shepherd dog breeders in Germany, these loyal animals are thought to have originated in 1899. …