If you’re trying to find ways to keep your cat off of your kitchen counter tops or furniture, here are some effective techniques.
Tags: Cat Behavior, Cat Training, keep cat off counters, stop cat jumping, stop cat jumping on things
Before you decide to get rid of your cat because his scratching and clawing is driving you bonkers, try some of these simple tips for how to stop a cat from scratching or clawing your furniture and draperies.
Tags: cat clawing, cat scratching, cat scratching posts, cat sharpening claws, Cat Training, stop cat scratching
If you’re interested in purchasing a purebred dog, it’s important to choose a good, reputable dog breeder. Some breeders are notorious for overpriced, overbred dogs. This article will give you the tips you need to choose the best breeder for your next purebred dog.
Tags: best dog breed, choose a dog breeder, find dog breeder, good dog breeders, purebred dog, questions to ask dog breeders
Teaching your dog to come when you call it’s name is probably the most important training you can give your dog or puppy.
Here are the 2 best step-by-step techniques for teaching your dog to come on command (also called the dog recall).
Tags: Dog Training, dog tricks, Puppy Training, teach dog to come, teaching your dog to come on command
Entries for our Small Dog Breed Photo Contest have been coming in. The photo contest runs through November 2007. Numerous prize donations have been given also.
If you have a photo of a cute little doggie that you would like to enter, visit the Small Dog Breed Photo Contest page for details.
Here’s an update of a few dog photo entries we’ve received so far…
Tags: cute dogs, cute puppies, dog photo contest, dog photos, puppy photos, small dog breed photos, Small Dog Breeds
I have a neighbor who has a large Dalmation. If you get within a foot of him, he sticks his tongue out for a quick lick of whatever piece of skin he can reach. This excessive dog licking drives me crazy! Why do dogs lick people and how can you make dogs stop licking?
First, let’s think about why dogs lick. There are several reasons why your dog licks you:
- He may be telling you that he wants your attention and that he likes you.
- You may have “trained” him that when he licks you, he gets a reward
- He thinks you like it and he’s trying make you happy. Or, the licking just makes him happy. Do you know any people who just like to hug and kiss everyone? Some dogs are the same way.
- He likes the taste of your skin, or a cream or lotion that you wear.
- This might sound gross, but it’s possible that you just need to take a bath, and he’s helping you out. Dogs like salty, sweaty skin. Yuk!
So how do you make your dog stop licking you?
Tags: dog licking habit, Dog Training, dog training techniques, dogs lick, excessive dog licking, make dog stop licking, stop dog licking, stop licking, why dogs lick
It’s estimated that over 50% of cats carry ear mites. If your cat is scratching her ears excessively, your cat might be an ear mite carrier. What are ear mites and how are they treated without the expensive vet bill?
What are ear mites and what do they do?
Ear mites are tiny little bug-like creatures that crawl around in your cat’s ears. If there is one ear mite in your cat’s ear, there are probably thousands of ear mites. They dine on your cat’s ear wax. As your cat’s ear becomes irritated by the ear mites, the ear’s lining secretes serum from blood in the ear. If you’ve noticed a black, scab-like formation in the ear, it’s a combination of the ear wax, serum, and ear mite poop. Gross!
Tags: black in cats ears, ear mite medicine, ear mites, ear mites in kitten, how to treat cat ear mites, spots in cats ears, treat cat ear mites, treat kitten ears
If you own a yorkshire terrier, you probably know they’re not the easiest dogs to house train. How to stop yorkies peeing in the house is probably the most common problem yorkie owners face.
If you are working on housebreaking a yorkshire terrier, let’s start here… As much as you don’t want to hear this, I’ve seen people do everything right to house train a yorkie, but the yorkie never fully catches on. However, that is not the norm. I would guess that one out of a thousand yorkies will always have accidents inside. Just about every yorkie can be taught to not pee or poop in your house. You just need to use the right techniques.
Tags: crate training yorkie, house train a yorkie, house training yorkie, yorkie peeing, yorkie pooping, yorkshire terrier training
Are you shopping for a yorkshire terrier? Do you want to know if your your yorkie is “up to par” for breed standards. The AKC publishes breed standards for all dog breeds. Below are the published AKC standards for Yorkshire Terriers.
Keep this in mind. This really only matters if you are breeding your yorkie. If you’re just looking for a great pet, don’t put so much emphasis on the AKC guidelines. Yorkies are the best pets I have ever owned. I own 2, and one of them is show quality. The other is not. But they are both great yorkies.
Here is the Official Breed Standard for the Yorkshire Terrier from the AKC:
Tags: akc yorkie, akc yorkshire terrier, best yorkie, choosing a yorkie, good yorkshire terrier, how to choose a yorkie, yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier
If you have been, or are considering, shopping for a teacup yorkshire terrier, there is something you should know first. There is no such thing as “teacup yorkshire terrier.”
Yes, there are yorkies that are very small (under 3 lbs.), but there is no official weight variety called a Teacup Yorkie. A yorkie is a yorkie is a yorkie. Period.
The average yorkshire terrier size is 3.5-7 lbs. Where did the terms Teacup Yorkie, Tiny Toy Yorkie, etc. come from? These are terms created by irresponsible breeders who are trying to get as much money from you as possible. These smaller yorkies can often cost 50% to 100% more to buy than normal size yorkies.
Tags: best teacup yorkie, choosing a yorkie, small yorkie, teacup yorkie, teacup yorkie breeder, teacup yorkshire terrier, yorkie breeders, Yorkies, yorkshire terrier breeders
