I think we’ve all had moments where our dog will want our attention and seemingly not leave us alone til it get’s it. Our Border Collie “Ollie” can be very needy at times. Adam Katz shows three ways to use these situations to your advantage.

Do you ever experience those moments when your dog is a proverbial, “Pain in the neck”?

Maybe you’re sitting at your desk, and your dog won’t stop shoving his head into your lap… demanding attention?

Or maybe she’s just restless for whatever reason. Or feeling needy?

Well, there’s really three things you can do:

#1: You can put the dog in the kennel/crate. Just because your dog is demanding attention, doesn’t mean that he’s always going to get it. Remember: You’re the Alpha dog. You’re the pack leader. If you let your dog decide when to play, you’re communicating an important lesson: That you’re NOT the pack leader, and you DON’T make the decisions. I recommend putting the dog in the crate when you’re sure that your dog has already been exercised, played with, and given attention. In other words: When you know his demand for attention is a dominance ruse. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s been a while since I posted, so what better way to get back into the swing of things than to introduce Bo. What’s Bo short for? I hear you ask… well, it’s because he’s go little legs!!! Ahem, sorry. Bo is a shortened version of his full name, Bosun. He’s a bit young to be left alone with ship maintenance, but I’m sure he’ll be good at it.

Bo entered the Canadian wing of our doggie family on Monday the 24th of April having been born a mere 9 weeks prior to that. Already he’s made friends with older dog Jaxx and I’m sure the cat’s will love him too.

You can read his story as it evolves over on Bosun’s very own page and they will be plenty more pictures, I’m sure.

It’s very disturbing and quite disgusting when you find that your puppy has been eating it’s own poo. Especially when you’re in the middle of toilet training it, meaning you haven’t got a clue whether he’s been in the right place or not if he’s eaten the evidence!

Some of the reasons come down to typical failure in you the owner in your behavior towards the dog. Have you ever yelled at your dog for crapping in the wrong place? Do you still do it? If so then PACK IT IN! You’re scaring the poor mite and he’s ashamed of his habits, he doesn’t want to get in trouble and generally confused. Read the rest of this entry »

We’ve just got another bundle of fur in our homes called Blue, he’s an Australian Shepherd, you can read more about him on the “our dogs” site. Being very young he is just being toilet trained right now and he’s actually very good at it. This following article covers the subject for Chihuahua puppy owners, but is applicable for all new dogs really. It breaks it down ito the following parts:

1. Place several layers of newspaper in a spot that is away from the puppy’s feeding and watering dishes.
2. Change the papers after each time that the puppy uses them.
3. Clean underneath the papers with an odor neutralizer.
4. Clap your hands to startle your puppy if he makes a mistake.
5. Don’t go BALISTIC if your puppy urinates or defecates off of the papers.
6. Do not use a product containing ammonia to clean up after your puppy.
7. You must be consistent.
8. Keep a close eye on your puppy.
9. Carry your puppy to different parts of your apartment or house and say “papers!”

You’ve just adopted the cutest, tiniest teacup Chihuahua puppy! You’ve brought him home and got him accustomed to his surroundings. Read the rest of this entry »

Pets offer many benefits to humans. Psychologists recommend pets to help a person overcome his depression. Pets have become guides for blind men. There have been stories of pets saving their masters from the claws of death. And having pets will help a child develop a sense of responsibility.

When you think of getting a pet, the first thing that comes to mind is a dog. But the dog is not the only animal that has been domesticated to become pets. In fact, a parent or guardian must not automatically get a dog when a child requests for a pet. A dog may not be the best choice of pet for the child or for the family. Read the rest of this entry »

In today’s developing medical society, when an ailment is detected, people immediately look for new and better method of getting a remedy themselves. The Medical profession is likewise doing its part in seeking for better ways to find a treatment through the help of laser surgery, recovery period are much faster, and the process itself is safer.

The natural approach to the healing process is a trend that has recently caught the world by storm. We are finding out that many of the ancient remedies used long ago are truly effective and provides options for maintaining one’s health. Common colds and cancer are being treated by using holistic approaches. Read the rest of this entry »