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How to potty train an older dog – 7 practical tips

While some people prefer to have cute, huggable and adorable puppies, other people like to have an adult dog. Older dogs tend to be more mature and perhaps better companions, the best friend a human would ever need. However, some people are qualified to have a senior dog due to the common notion that people cannot teach old dogs new…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Goat Care

Your goats need the majority of their diet to be natural forage from shrubs, woody plants, hay, tree bark and more. Chances are the fiber they eat doesn’t provide them with all the nutrients they need to maintain perfect health. It will probably be necessary to supplement their diet with a coarse grain such as goat feed, corn, or another…

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Will a Dalmatian be the best pet dog for you? The pros and cons

Learn why a Dalmatian will or will not be the best pet dog for you No matter what you’ve heard, Dalmatians make great pets. They are strong, energetic, intelligent and noble dogs. They mature slowly and are somewhat strong-willed, so correct training is a must. Training them requires a lot of patience, but both you and your Dalmatian pet will…

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Choosing the best quality livestock scales for your use

Farm animals such as cows, sheep and horses are measured with the help of livestock scales. They are designed in a way to provide you with accurate loading of farm animals. Often the weight range of these animals is too wide. Therefore, you must use specialized scales to weigh even large farm animals. These scales are also used by veterinary…

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Dog Behavior Series 7 – Why Do Dogs Shake?

Do you want to know the secret for your dog to stop shaking? Read on to discover the 4 most common reasons and what you can do for your dog by understanding his behavior. Let’s start by clarifying the term ‘Shake’ and what I mean when I use it. I am referring to dogs that flinch or tremble while in…

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Does a hermit crab really make a good pet? The pros and cons

Hermit crab pets are considered exotic. By exotic we generally mean rare and not easy to find, but the fact is that while few people keep them as pets, they are available in large numbers. These crabs belong to the ‘Paguroidea’ family and are omnivorous or herbivorous, meaning they will eat anything. There are also terrestrial and aquatic species. Aquatic…

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Puppy Broker – A reseller of puppy mills

Puppy Broker – A reseller of puppy mills Thinking of buying a dog and considering buying from a broker instead of directly from the breeder? Buy Beware! Here are some tips on educating yourself to determine if the person you’re buying a dog from is reputable or really a puppy mill reseller. What is a puppy broker? A puppy broker…

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5 gallon buckets at home

People tend to overlook how useful 5 gallon buckets are. Whether you’re at home, in the office, in the garden, on a camping trip, chances are you need a 5-gallon or larger bucket. Below are some examples of its uses in the home. In the kitchen There will always be something to store in the kitchen. Most of the time,…

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a suspicious dog

I had a dog that an acquaintance gave me several years ago. I am not proud of the fact that in a few weeks I also gave it to strangers. They answered an ad, I put it on a bulletin board. The worst part of this story is that the dog ended up being vicious and was eventually euthanized. I…

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Separation anxiety in pets is manageable

How to Manage Your Pet’s Separation Anxiety Do you have to travel for work or to see family? There are so many things to consider before you leave home for a vacation, a convention, a night out, or… …and, if you’re leaving a four-legged companion behind, you have a few extra considerations. Imagine if you simply left your young children…

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