Dear Adam:After catching up on doggy email, I’ve noticed your reference to submissive posture. Your book helped more than a professional trainer I hired for my adopted Golden. We went through biting and dominance issues. The problem I am having now is I still do not trust him 100%. When he bit there really wasn’t any sign it was coming (that I noticed). Even now, the only sign that he doesn’t...

Key Facts:Size: MassiveHeight: 58 – 66 cm (23 – 26 inches)Weight: 36 – 41 kg (80 – 90 lb)Life Span: 12 yearsGrooming: Easy but extensiveExercise: ConsiderableFeeding: DemandingTemperament: Gentle, but requires understandingCountry of Origin: BelgiumAKC Group: Hound Other Names: St. Hubert Hound, Chien St. HubertTemperament: The Bloodhound is lovable, kind, patient and good-natured. Bloodhounds...

Each October, my dog and I participate in one of the nicest celebrations a pet and owner can share – the Blessing of the Animals, a Catholic tradition that is duplicated by other denominations. Don’t worry, I’m not going to try to convert anyone! I’m just going to describe this celebration and suggest that those church goers among my readers might see if their church offers something...

The black walnut tree manufactures a substance that is a natural insecticide according to experts at the Texas State University in Austin.American black walnut tress contain a tannic acid chemists call juglone. The reddish yellow substance leaches from leaves, and some believe exudes from roots, or transfers from branches and foliage to the roots. Tree physiologists agree that roots of other plants that come...

presented by David the DogmanAs an ardent reader of the Collins Dog Photoguide I came across this article, which I feel, might be of interest to readers.Traffic AccidentsA traffic accident is probably the most common cause of serious injury to a cat or dog. Always approach the animal with caution, it may react aggressively because of the pain.Move the dog as little as possible, but if you must move it, it is...

Dog bite injuries are alarmingly the most common condition that we human suffer from as a result of contact with dogs. In the United States alone, there are between 1-2 million people bitten by dogs each year. Most bites landed on children with boys more likely to get bitten than girls. (guess boys are more mischievous!) Fortunately, most of these bites are not serious or life threatening and fewer than 5% become...

Your dog seems to be driving you up the wall lately, exhibiting serious behavior problems — and no amount of verbal correction seems to work. She chews the furniture, gnaws on shoes, turns over the trash cans, howls and barks when you’re not around, or even seems really depressed when you come home. There could be many reasons for behavior problems such as these, but chances are that your dog just...

Temperament: The Bichon Frise is outgoing, lively, happy and intelligent. Bichon Frises make excellent household pets, with their abiltity to get on with children, other dogs and strangers. The Bichon Frise responds well under correct training and tends to bond closely with its handler. Bichon Frises are naturally sociable dogs and enjoy being taken everywhere with the family. Grooming:Demanding. The coat of...

from David the DogmanJust this side of Heaven is a place called The Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill or old are restored...

Breeding fish can be quite complicated, but these basics for breeding your Betta fish should help ease you into the process. The more experience you have with breeding your Betta the easier and less complicated it will all seem. Witnessing nature as it takes its course can be fun, exciting, and a true educational experience for people of all ages. Seeing the offspring of your beloved Betta spring into action...