"Dog food" is big business. Over the years, with much advertising and a major dollop of convenience, it has become a deeply ingrained and rarely questioned belief among the dog-owning public that dogs are supposed to eat "dog food", consisting of manufactured kibbles poured out of a bag.
Many people acquire pets over the holidays, so the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) chose January as the month to dedicate to dog training. Unfortunately many dog owners don't call a dog trainer until their is a problem. To get people started Dog Trainer, Author and Pet Expert Lisa Hartman gives five easy tricks for fun and effortless dog training as well as special promotions.
New website uncovers how itchy, scratchy, dogs are often suffering from dog allergies. Causes, such as environmental allergens and dog food allergies are discussed, as well as suggested prevention and treatment techniques.
Lukas, the World's Smartest Horse (according to the World Records Academy) and Guinness World Record Holder (Most numbers identified by a horse in one minute: 19) has much to be thankful for.
Once in a lifetime German Rottweiler Litter Available Mid January, 2011 from Atlantahaus Rottweilers. This litter is from the combination of INT Ch Deisel Vom Flood and German Pink papered Import Ch Qualle Vom Erxespring. The puppies from this litter are some of the most impressive examples of the breed that we have ever produced in our kennels long and respected history!
PPSS have now launched ultra tough and puncture resistant animal handling gloves and gauntlets using the world's strongest knife and cut resistant fabric Cut-Tex® PRO.
There are disturbing practices taking place within commercial dog food companies that the general public is unaware of. It is necessary to expose these obcenities in order to stop them.
Castlewood Bulldogs announces online pedigrees for all their English Bulldogs. These pedigrees can be found on their website and are available on each dog owned, born, or bred by Castlewood Bulldogs.
In support of its surrounding communities, Levittown Animal Hospital will host a free dog & cat vaccine clinic on 1/9/2011. This is intended for pet owners who may otherwise not be able to afford veterinary care.
Earlier this year, Country Home Learning Center was granted the AdvancED Corporation Accreditation from the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, the national commission that confers accreditation. Country Home Learning Center is recognized across the nation as a quality education system.
It is a rare treat indeed for a Southern California pooch to enjoy the joy of snow play frolics. But lucky Club Happy Dog pups will soon be barreling through fluffy powder in local area mountains for the favorite of staff and dogs alike, Snow Day Field Trips!
If you are 62 years of age or greater and want to eliminate your monthly mortgage payment or receive additional tax-free cash, Gateway Funding Diversified Mortgage Services LP has a solution for you using the equity contained in your home.
Veterinarian in Fairfax, Virginia, teams up with celebrity Border Collie "Leroy" to allow My Pet Information Network subscribers to see first hand how to properly train their dog at home. Leroy has made television appearances on David Letterman, Animal Planet's Pet Star, and CBS reality show Greatest American Dog.
Petplan and Wag'N Enterprises partner in campaign to provide pet owners with free rescue window alerts and U.S. first responders with pet oxygen masks.
Veterinarian in Fairfax, Virginia, donates a portion of profits generated by a subscription portal for pet owner information to the 2009 Animal Shelter of the Year. The donation is being made based on their commitment to finding homes for abandoned, homeless, or abused animals.
Homeward Trails in Arlington, Virginia has won a $1500 grant to support is operations from the Northern Virginia Clean Water Partners. The group which encourages dog owners to keep their pets in safe and sanitary conditions, received more than 1800 votes for its essay "The View from Four Legs."
A Canadian and a U.S. company have partnered to supply a solution for the winter housing needs of cat owners and professionals. By combining the natural protective properties of Canadian Cedar with the temperature-retaining technology of Thermal-Ply insulation, they are able to offer a strong, durable, weather-resistant, and surprisingly warm outdoor pet house.
Between now and October 1, 2010, Northern Virginia residents can vote on essays submitted by area rescue leagues, animal shelters, and related charities. The charity that submits the winning essay will receive a grant of $1500 that they can use to educate pet owners, provide veterinary care, spay or neuter their animals, and to find loving homes for their animals.
The number of pets traveling with their owners has increased 300 percent since 2005, and over 98 percent of pets that travel in cars were not restrained properly in 2009. "Pet owners need to realize that it is just as important to buckle their pet up as it is to buckle themselves up when the get into a car," Selter said.
Inspire Health, LLC is proud to announce the launch of the revolutionary LitterWizard Cat odor Control System. Inspire Health had this system developed in a laboratory, with microbes which actually eat and thrive on ammonia from urine, which is the root cause of Cat Odor. This new system will help cat owners across the world bring back their original house smell.
Dog Trainer in Fairfax, Virginia, has joined the staff of a popular veterinarian blog in order to bring the latest information on animal behavior and positive ways to communicate with your pet.
"Pack leaders provide protection and direction," said Millan. "And when it comes to pet safety, protection is about prevention - that's what this campaign is all about!" Millan has promoted pet travel safety tips and Bark Buckle UP's Free Pet Safety Kit on his website, www.cesarsway.com.