Dogs With Superpowers

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American culture is fascinated with the notion of superheroes. Superman, Batman and the like have been branded into our consciousness since we were children. What about Superdog? I have never heard of him, but he should have been invented. As it turns out, humans aren’t the only ones that can have supernatural abilities. Let’s take a look at some examples of dogs that have shown up to save the day. Dogs That Can Detect Cancer There was a study conducted in 2011 to determine how accurate dogs could detect colon cancer. It was found that all 5 dogs that were in the study had the ability to detect cancer in… Read More Continue Reading

Cats for Rich People

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Ashera First on the list of expensive cats is the Ashera. Its striking appearance is what makes it so memorable. It looks like a mini leopard with spots and stripes. This cat is a cross between an African Serval, an Asian Leopard and a domestic housecat. What you get is a cat that grows up to be about 4 feet long and weigh up to 30 pounds. The Ashera is said to be good with children and enjoys being walked on a leash. The Ashera, developed by a company called Lifestyle Pets, retails for about $22,000. That makes the Ashera the most expensive cat available today. Lifestyle Pets is only… Read More Continue Reading

The Best Dogs for Doomsday Preppers

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A dog that is truly helpful to a doomsday prepper is one whose instincts are to protect and defend their family and property. They guard against intruders, acting as your own personal bodyguard. Dogs who instinctively are inclined to hunting and are a great companion are also quite useful in a doomsday situation. Let’s take a look at some dogs that will truly be your best friend when it really counts. German Shepherd The first dog that belongs on this list is the German Shepherd. For a good reason, German Shepherds are one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States. No other dog is quite as devoted… Read More Continue Reading

How to Help a Dog With Separation Anxiety

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Dogs tend to be a creature of routine. They enjoy having things the same way every day and they learn your daily routine. They know when you are coming and going and they react accordingly. When a dog becomes stressed as the owner leaves the home, this is known as separation anxiety. Your dog will express some common symptoms if they have separation anxiety. Barking, whining, scratching at the walls, doors and floor, destroying items in the home and trying to escape the house or the crate are all examples of this, when you combine them with signs of panic, stress or depression. Common Causes Dog expert Caesar Milan says… Read More Continue Reading

Running an Underground Fence Under a Driveway

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Laying an underground dog fence is relatively easy when you are putting the wire in dirt, but what about when you get to the driveway area? Most people don’t want the wire to be exposed, just laying over the driveway. It is going to take a few tools and some effort to get the wire underneath the driveway. Let’s take a look at a few different ways this can be done. Begin by taking a look at your driveway to see if it has an expansion joint. This is a crevice that already exists in the driveway. If you have this, laying the wire is going to be relatively easy.… Read More Continue Reading

Do Dogs Really Hate Cats?

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We all have heard it before, how dogs hate cats, but is this really true? Why do cats hate dogs? It seems that the main issue that dogs and cats have with each other lies in their communication methods. Think about this. When a dog wants attention, you will see his ears up, tail wagging, wide eyes and an open mouth. Now imagine if a cat were to look this same way. These mannerisms in a cat would show a completely different situation going on. This is the way that a cat would behave if she wanted you to go away. When a cat greets another cat, they move carefully past… Read More Continue Reading

Keep Your Dog Safe This Fourth of July

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The Fourth ofJuly is a time of celebration, but to your pets it can be a distressing time. The very same fireworks that bring joy to the rest of your family are sure to freak out your animals. If your dog has the chance, he is liable to take off running, trying to escape what he perceives to be danger. This is why shelters get inundated with lost dogs around the July 4th holiday. In addition to this, there are accidents that happen where dogs get hurt at family picnics. Take some precautions with these safety tips for pets on July 4th to make sure your pets don’t become another… Read More Continue Reading

How Your Dog Knows When You Are Lying

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You may be surprised to know exactly what is going on in the mind of your dog. Some examples of this are that they know how to process human voices almost just like humans do. Dogs can show jealousy and can recognize the different ways that humans express themselves emotionally. According to studies published in in Animal Cognition journal, it doesn’t stop there. Dogs can tell a liar from someone who tells the truth. One study showed that dogs selected a bowl of food that was smaller after their owner tried to mislead them by suggesting it. This meant that dogs often respond to our pointing and misleading signals. It… Read More Continue Reading

Choosing the Right Underground Dog Fence Wire

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When purchasing an invisible dog fence, you may wonder which type of underground dog fence wire is the right one. There are two gauges, or wire thicknesses to choose from, 18 or 20. Along with these thicknesses come two different types of wire, stranded wire and solid core wire. Let’s take a look at the differences in these types of invisible dog fence wire. Made of several thin copper wires woven into one, stranded wire is sold in 500 foot spools and is only manufactured in a thickness of 20 gauge. It is easier to work with than solid core, however it is more delicate and it is also more… Read More Continue Reading