he fascinating behavior of Lovebirds make them among the most interesting pet bird.Lovebirds are so named from the way they sit close to eachother, not because they are in love with each other. Lovebirdscan and do mate for life, but it doesn’t happen every time.Lovebirds are social birds and should be kept in pairs.They are very active and curious birds and can even be quiteaggressive at times. They can...

Children aren’t the only ones who should be closely monitored on Halloween. The holiday can be a scary and dangerous time for your pet as well.By following some simple tips you can keep your pet safe and comfortable without infringing on the family fun:1. Don’t put costumes on your pets unless they are used to it. Wearing clothing can make pets uncomfortable and even sick.2. Candy is for humans and...

If you have a hard time in summer imagine how it must feel under a fur coat! here are some simple tips to help your dog beat the heat.1) Bob The Hair:If you have a shaggy dog like a pomeranian, Pekinese or any such variation then listen up. Your dog needs a hair cut. Tha hair should be cut with scissors and not shaved. Do not cut around the whiskers but you can carefully trim around the eyes.The less hair on...

Youve picked out the perfect puppy. You spent hours on the internet, researching the right breed for you and your family. Then you went from breeder to breeder or humane society to humane society, meeting and greeting pups until you find just the right match.Now what? He needs a name! Over the course of its life, you will use your dogs name more than 35,000 times. So be sure youre picking a name you can live...

Potty training also known as toilet or house training is the art of teaching your puppy where you want him to relieve himself. Sound simple! Not exactly, at least to me and many dog owners out there. Potty training my puppy gives me the most problems and headaches when I start to house train my first puppy years ago. It seems that my puppy is always either in the wrong place at the right time, or the right place...

Do dogs sense things differently than humans do? Well, yes and no. Dogs share the same basic senses with us: they see, hear, touch, smell and taste. But the level of their senses is different an important distinction when youre trying to figure out just what your dog is doing.SightIt was once thought that dogs were color-blind only able to see shades of black and white with some grey, but scientific studies...

You can have lots of fun selecting a dog gift for someone who absolutely adores dogs. And youll be happy to know that no matter what size budget your working with there are lots and lots of wonderful gift ideas to choose from.In fact you may have so many great choices that you could easily become overwhelmed.So lets start by learning how to narrow down the flood of choices a bit. Narrowing the choices to match...

5 Tips For Feeding A Happy, Healthy Dogby Mark Eckenrode Do you really know all there is to know about your canine companions nutritional needs? Many pet owners think theyre doing whats best for their dogs when it comes to food, but in reality they rely on pure instinct more than science. Nutrition isnt a guessing game, even when it comes to your pooch. Think about it if you were left to feed yourself based...

If you havent already found one, or worked with one in the past, you need to find a vet. Pick one you feel comfortable with, and who answers your questions in full, completely and gives you answers you can understand. You dont need a vet who talks down to you, or acts like youre too dumb to understand what theyre saying!Find a vet, if possible, who specializes in small animals (as opposed to one who treats large...

Do you have problems at your house with whos in charge? By that I mean, does your dog think hes the boss? In your effort to form a stronger bond with your dog you may have inadvertently told him hes the Leader of the Pack. Here are 5 simple and effective ways to correct that.You Must Be The Alpha DogFirst, lets take a look at what a pack mentality means. Dogs are born into packs in the wild, packs are the essential...