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Puppy training: to walk on a lead

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3 month old labrador doing tricks

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Dog Training - Dog Ticks

Author: John Williams Dog Training Dog ticks are another one of those terrible little pests that can really irritate your dog during the summer or warmer months of the year, theses creatures hid in grass and other surfaces and insert themselves within your dog’s skin in order to live off your dog’s warm blood. Ticks are especially bad for carrying diseases and enjoy and can survive in the nice warm heat of your home, ticks get carried into the home on pets and preferably dogs and once they have had their feed, fall off and seek cover in a safe area out of site which makes theses pests hard to find and get rid of. A tick’s life can be up to around 2 years long, and within that time the tick can live on 2-3 hosts to maintain its feeding habit, this feeding habit only happens at certain times of the year around august to November. Ticks are a fast growing arachnid that lives and are born on long grassy areas, and climb to the top of leaves and grass to wait for a host to feed off and surv...

The Basics Of Pet Care

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Author: Hbconnection So you have a pet that you love a lot. But that’s not enough. Your pet is not just an object of your affection. It is a living being and needs care. Your pet depends on you and what you know about pet care and how to go about it is what will keep you pet happy and healthy. You need to understand what your pet needs. While pet care will vary according to the pet you have, there are some basic rules that you can keep in mind: • Learn about your pet’s special needs – food, health, housing and other general pet care issues • Remember that not all animals of the same species have the same personalities – just ask any dog owner. Understanding your pet’s personality is an important part of pet care. • Health and immunization is an important part of pet care. Ensure that your pet visits the veterinarian regularly and is given all the immunizations that are needed. • Many pets have special grooming needs – pay attention to them. • Pet with insufficient companionship can g...