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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).…

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The Basic Hamster Diet

April 4, 2016 admin 0

Hamsters are creatures that will eat just about they can get their tiny little paws on, which means it is important you are responsible about you what you feed your little friend!

The basic diet of all hamsters is simple to take care of; fresh water should always be provided in a small, drip-feed bottle along with a small bowl of hamster which is available in all good pet stores and supermarkets. …

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Service Dog Training

April 4, 2016 admin 0

Service dogs require an extremely complex and long training process. They’re not just pets; in fact, they’re much more than that: they have a job to do. Service dogs play a vital role in the lives of people who suffer from a variety of diseases and disabilities, such as blindness, deafness, inability to walk or move, diabetes or epilepsy. A service dog can prevent a blind person from being run over by a car; he can detect the imminence of an epileptic seizure; he will help his owner to remove his socks, fetch his wallet and keys and turn on …

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Buying Dog Clothes for your furry friend

March 2, 2016 admin 0

Dog clothes have become increasingly popular in recent times with the rise of celebrities becoming progressively more infatuated with buying accessories for their furry friends. With this huge demand for dog clothes and other dog accessories, more and more dog clothes for sale are becoming available to consumers. Even though dog clothes have been around for many years, it was mainly dog coats that pet owners were interested in purchasing for their dogs. However more recently coats is just a small part of what dog lovers are looking at. From the very luxurious fabulous dog coats to the most stylish …

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6 Great Reasons to Keep Leopard Geckos As Pets

February 12, 2016 admin 0

Perhaps you have learned about or seen a leopard gecko? This type of lizard has gained favorable popularity in a short span of time and has caused them to be sought after as highly desirable pets. This reptile comes from the dessert areas in South Central Asia, imported to the U.S making a very nice pet. In fact geckos are not difficult to breed and can create offspring that are astounding.

Are they respected much? Here are 6 great reasons leopard geckos have become one of the favorite pets in families and several homes across the world.…

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Join The New Grooming Trend And Clip Your Dog’s Toenails At Home!

January 23, 2016 admin 0

Dogs have been man’s best friend for a very long time.

“37-47% of all households in the United States have a dog.” – ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

If you’re a proud pooch owner then you know how important it is that your dog is not only clean and healthy, but also groomed to perfection. With households in the US spending $6.2 billion on grooming and treats in 2012 according to the American Pet Products Association, it’s clear that dog grooming is a market that’s on the up.…

Cat Litter Boxes

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. …

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Four Reasons you Need Pet insurance

September 17, 2015 admin 0

Most pet owners see their furry friend as another member of the family. So what happens when their pet gets sick and the vet bills are likely to reach the thousands of dollars. Do they euthanaise their pet of risk bankruptcy. To avoid this decision many people take pet insurance. Here are four reasons to consider if pet insurance is right for you. …

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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.…