from David the DogmanThe ten worst excuses not to spay or neuter a pet are: Just one litter and then we’ll have Fluffy spayed. (Studies show that virtually the entire pet overpopulation stems from the “just one litter mentality.) My dog doesn’t run loose, so he doesn’t need to be fixed. (Murphy’s Law says otherwise.) We always find homes for the kittens. (And...

Without agility, the most muscular person in the world couldn’t win a fight against a fifth-grader. But did you know that for a dog agility is possibly even more important?With so many of a dog’s happiest moments spent running, jumping, catching, and stretching, dog agility training can really help dogs age gracefully and happily.What is dog agility training?Youve probably seen dog agility training...

Aggression behavior in a dog is a normal form of canine communication similar to human frustration or anger. Like human, aggressive behavior occurs in every dog. The different lie in the level of aggression shown in them, and this is where dog breeds come into the picture. While some breeds are born with a greater tendency to become aggressive, problems usually occur in homes that knowing or unknowingly encourage...

Robin asks:I’m wondering if you could tell me why– when I’m walking Yogi through some grass– that he smells something and the next thing I know, he’s stuck his head on the ground and starts to roll his body over the area he was smelling. On two occasions, he coated himself in another dog’s poop. I’ve been asking vets and laypersons to explain this behavior but no one...

Do you have a puppy that jumps on you, company and even your Grandma who has a walker? This can be a very irritating trait for your dog to develop. Unfortunately, it can make people dread coming to your home. No one wants to try to have a conversation with a fluffy fur ball trying to jump on them or sit on their lap. There are many dogs which are just too friendly. They never meet a stranger, and they would...

Many people dont realize that their dogs, just like human beings, can suffer from allergies. In fact, about twenty percent of the dogs in the United States alone suffer from one allergy or another, with flea allergy dermatitis being the most common form of allergies in dogs. Other types include atopic dermatitis, food allergies, and inhalant allergies.Signs and symptoms of dog allergies may vary but are often...

Roger Helmer MEP initially wrote me that it was a stupid question but didn’t respond when I asked him if it was impossible for Arnold to hold European office. Actually, I’ve graciously since received Mr. Helmer’s thoughtful reasons why he doesn’t believe Arnold would leave the United States for Europe’s political arena: Dear David, 1. He has an enviable position in the US political...

Arent they cute? Yes, they are! A nest of meowing and crawling little kittens leaves only the fiercest cat hater indifferent. But does the world need more cats?A cat is the second most popular pet in the world. People love them for all kinds of reasons. Cats are social, but still have a will of their own. They have sweet faces and love to be hugged, but at the same time they are predators that dont mind about...

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Mistake #1: “Here, Kitty Kitty…” Unless they have been educated, new horse owners often think a horse is like a cat or dog. They figure if they tap their thighs and say, “C’mon,…C’mon,…C’mon…” the horse’ll will simply jump right in the trailer like a happy dog or cat. Mistake #2: “Using Food As Bait” Putting hay, grain, apples,...