Archive for the ‘Pets’


January 2nd, 2008

Dog Potty Training Tips - Quick And Easy

Having a dog is a wonderful thing but it comes with responsibility. Dog Potty Training is probably the first interaction that most people have with dog training. It is important that you get this vital first step right.

First, decide whether you will potty train your dog to go outside or inside. Pick a command that you will use every time he goes potty. It can be “pee pee time,” or “go potty,” or what ever you choose. When you see your dog getting ready to do his thing, say the command words. Say the command with joy and excitement, letting your dog know how proud you are of him. Repeat the command even while he is going.

December 16th, 2007

What Does This Weather Mean For Turning Out Your Pony?

Ok, so we all know it has been raining like crazy and half of England is under water. Down here in Cornwall we haven’t had the worst of it but it has rained a lot and we certainly haven’t had a summer yet. That said we had a great spell of weather back in April / May but that was a long time ago now. I’ve just heard the weather forecast and there’s more rain due today-great!!

December 15th, 2007

Acrylic Aquariums Offer Big Advantages For Fish Lovers And Beautiful Home Decor

Fish lovers and anyone wanting the beauty of aquariums to add to their home decor need to take a close look at acrylic aquariums. These beauties of high-tech pet supplies offer at least three distinct advantages for aquarium owners:

December 9th, 2007

Horses Make A Landscape More Beautiful

The title of the book comes from the words of Lakota holy man Lame Deer:

We had no word for the strange animal we got from the white man—the horse. So we called it šunka waken, “holy dog.” For bringing us the horse we could almost forgive you for bringing us whiskey. Horses make a landscape look more beautiful.

Horses Make a Landscape More Beautiful is a slim volume of poetry written by the remarkable writer/activist Alice Walker. The work is a powerful collection of poems that are raw, honest, and celebrate the capacity to celebrate life and stand up against injustice and abuse.

November 28th, 2007

Stop Your Cat From Scratching Your Furniture

Scratching is natural cat behavior, so attempts to stop cats from this behavior are futile. But, there are actions that you can take to preserve your furniture and peace of mind. Kittens start scratching when they are about eight weeks old. Begin training the kitten on appropriate places to scratch at this time to head off problems as she grows.

Be sure that your cat has scratching toys available. You may have to try several versions to find the type that your cat prefers as there are different styles such as horizontal, vertical and slanted. And, there are various textures for the covering such as cardboard, sisal or carpet. It’s best to have multiple styles available for variety, especially if you have more than one cat.


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