Canine Body Language

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Is your doggie trying to tell you something? Learning canine body language is a way to figure this out for yourself. Being able to read a dog’s body language will help you to better predict what he is about to do. There are various things that make up a dog’s body language. There are facial expressions, ear set, tail position and overall demeanor. The Eyes A good indicator of how your dog is feeling can be seen in the eyes. When your dog feels happy and relaxed, his eyes will be shaped normal. If his eyes are very opened up, this is an indicator that he may feel threatened in… Read More Continue Reading

How to Teach Your Bird to Talk

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“Polly want a cracker!” Would you like for your bird to talk to you? The first thing you need to figure out if your bird is a kind that is able to speak. Here is a list of birds that can talk: Cockatoo Cockatiel Amazonian Parrot Monk Parakeet Indian Ringneck Monk Parakeet Quaker Parrot Eclectus Hill Myna African Grey Now that you know if them talking is a possibility, let’s talk about how you can work with them and get them to talk. Begin by building a social relationship with your bird. Speak to the bird often, so that it trusts you and gets used to your voice. Speaking in… Read More Continue Reading

How to Care for a Senior Dog

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Most dogs are considered to be senior when they reach 7 to 10 years of age. You can see that your dog is aging when they have a graying of their coat, particularly around the muzzle. As your dog ages, their hearing may not be as good as it once was. His fur may not be as thick and it may take a bit longer for him to get up and about in the morning. He might sleep more than before and may tire out quicker when he plays. Now that he is getting up there in years, there are some special things you should do to make sure that… Read More Continue Reading

How to Introduce Your Dog to a New Home

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Are you moving into a new home? Lucky you! However, if you have a dog, it may a bit of a stressful adventure for him or her. A bit of planning, patience and affection ahead of time can help your dog adjust quickly to a new home. Before You Go It is good to begin preparing your pet for a move several weeks before moving day. You should pack over a period of time, trying to maintain your dog’s normal routine. Unless you are moving right down the street, you should begin to get your dog accustomed to being in a carrier or crate for a bit of time. Whenever… Read More Continue Reading

What Breed Is My Dog?

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If you have a mutt dog, it is likely that at one point or another, you will wonder what kind of dog it is. Today, it is relatively easy to answer this question. There are companies that exist today that will help you do this by conducting a doggie DNA test. Why Test Your Dog? Other than just curiosity, what is the purpose of a doggie DNA test? An owner may also decide to take the information to their breeder to see if there are any potential health hazards that are specific to each breed. People also might want to DNA test their puppy to see how big the dog… Read More Continue Reading

Fun Places to Take Dogs

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Do you enjoy taking your dog to locations he will love but you are tired of visiting the same old places? Of course you can take your dog to a pet supply store, a park or the beach. However, perhaps you are looking for somewhere new and fun to entertain both you and your dog. An outdoor shopping plaza is a great start. Whether you visit a local strip mall or a grand outdoor piazza, your pooch is sure to enjoy the day spending it outdoors with you. A splash fountain is another great idea. Although they are intended for children, dogs love them too. Your dog will love spending… Read More Continue Reading

5 Great Homemade Snacks for Dogs

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Izzy’s Apple Cheddar Dog Biscuits Courtesy of Martha Stewart, Izzy’s Apple Cheddar Dog Biscuits are perfect for your next chic doggie get together. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Take a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper. Take a large bowl and mix together the following: 2 cups of barley flour, ½ cup oatmeal, 1/3 cup shredded cheddar, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce and 3 tablespoons of water, forming a dough. Roll out the mixture between two sheets of plastic wrap until it is ¼ inches thick. Remove the plastic wrap and cut out the biscuits using a bone-shaped cookie cutter. Reroll the scraps… Read More Continue Reading

The Most Unique-Looking Dogs

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Catahoula Leopard Dog An American dog breed named after the Catahoula Parish in Louisiana, the Catahoula Leopard dog truly has a unique look. Tough but strikingly beautiful, they can have a spotted, brindle, solid or patched coat of many colors. Their eyes may be blue, green, brown or amber. They commonly have eyes that are two different colors, or even two different colors within the same eye. This tough dog was bred to work in swamps and forests. They are a mix between Native American dogs, Spanish Mastiffs and Greyhounds. They were bred to track and drive feral hogs and cattle to be butchered. Protective of their families, Catahoulas are… Read More Continue Reading

What You Should Know About Teacup Pigs

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Those who hear the term “teacup pigs” may get warm fuzzy feelings and think of how novel that idea is. A pig that can fit inside of a teacup? What an interesting concept. However, the reality of the situation is that there is really no such a thing. Teacup pigs are sometimes called micro pigs, pocket pigs or Juliana pigs. With the cute name, comes a cute promise that the pig will stay tiny forever. These little pigs come with a hefty price tag. They will cost a buyer anywhere from $750 to over $3,500. Upon purchasing, the buyer is convinced that the pig will not ever grow larger than… Read More Continue Reading

Do Dogs Laugh?

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For a long time, psychologists and behavioral biologists agreed that laughter was an emotional response that only humans can express. However, at the present time Psychology Today reports that this idea has been examined further. Nobel Prize-winning ethnologist, Konrad Lorenz suggested that dogs are also capable of laughter during their playtime. In his book, Man Meets Dog, Lorenz identifies dogs panting with human laughter. He says, “An invitation to play always follows; here the slightly opened jaws which reveal the tongue, and the tilted angle of the mouth which stretches almost from ear to ear, give a still stronger impression of laughing. This ‘laughing’ is most often seen in dogs… Read More Continue Reading