Over the last few weeks, I have visited pet stores in the USA, Europe and Australasia. Some of these stores were keen to ensure I was exposed to all the products they had on offer, whilst others hid products from view. The old adage is that if you cannot see it, you cannot buy it.Researchers tell us that 70% of buying decisions are made with the eyes and therefore the first priority in setting up a retail pet...

Key Facts:Size: LargeHeight: 56 – 66 cm (22 – 26 inches)Weight: 42 – 52 kg (92 – 115 lb)Life Span: 13 yearsGrooming: MediumExercise: DemandingFeeding: MediumTemperament: Protective & highly trainable Country of Origin: GermanyAKC Group: HerdingOther Names: Alsatian, Deutscher SchferhundPhysical Characteristics:General Appearance: Proud, powerful and dignified.Colour: Black, black/tan...

People love big, protective and loving dogs and that’s why there are a lot of german sheperd breeders. The German Shepherd is sometimes called an Alsatian because that’s where they originated in Germany. Many Germans still called them Deutscher Schaferhund because of their original sheepdog function but the breed is not very old and was really developed from a variety of sheep herding farm dogs in...

Many animals fortunate enough to have owners are provided shelter from the frigid temperatures outdoors, which have dropped so low recently. Those animals which are homeless may find a caring resident in the community who will take them in or set food out. Others find shelter from the brutal temperatures wherever they can. Winters icy grip may last for several more weeks, but the community has reached out with...

FROSTY, THE WANDERING VAGABOND CATCopyright 2004, Michael LaRoccaFor a long time, we had a four-pet home. Daisy the border collie mix and Bebe the dachshund/doberman mix. Witchie and Taz, the Siamese couple. Pumpkin wandered into this mess for a disruptive while. What was especially disruptive is that Taz and Pumpkin, two males, became best buddies. Then Pumpkin left us.Weeks later, Taz was still depressed....

The most cost effective part of a products journey is from the shelf to the checkout, we rely on the consumer to carry out this handling process. The most expensive exercise is getting the product to the shelf.Whatever branch of retailing you are in, the area that is absorbing most energy is in supply chain management.The supermarkets, who are also in pet products, lead the way. In Australia, Woolworths have...

Key Facts:Size: Small – medium Height: About 30 cm (12 inches)Weight: Bitches: 10.9 kg (24 lb) Dogs: 12.7 kg (28lb)Life Span: 15 yearsGrooming: EasyExercise: UndemandingFeeding: UndemandingTemperament: Cheerful & intelligentCountry of Origin: FranceAKC Group: Non-sportingOther Names: Bouledogue FrancaisPhysical Characteristics:General Appearance: Kind expression, compactly-built and sturdy.Colour:...

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Dogs are susceptible to various skin problems — which can be frustrating for owners who want to see Fido comfortable and happy. Does your dog have a skin problem, and if so, how do you fix it?That depends on the symptoms you see. Of course, the most common sign of a possible skin problem in your dog is constant, excessive itching. Other symptoms include fur loss, either localized in a certain location...

A few years ago, before I decided to stay home with my kids, I worked as a veterinarian technician in an animal hospital. While at that job I saw so many clients who would bring in their dog and be upset because they had eaten something in the house, other than food, and were now sick. One client brought in her chocolate lab that had gotten into her sewing box and eaten a pincushion, pins and all!!! Off to surgery...