Chocolate is a delicious thing and almost everyone loves it. The problem begins when you decide to give some to your dog. The worst thing a Wonka bar can do to you is add an inch to your hips. But that same candy – even in relatively small amounts – can make a dog or [...]

The Amounts we Feed I will begin this section by saying that it is a good idea to fast a dog that is over a year every now and then. Some do it once a week – we used to do this but dont anymore. We do not do this with puppies, lactating bitches or [...]

The best diets for both dogs and cats are natural ones, coming as close as possible to the diet they would eat in the wild. Cats are naturally carnivorous and have a high protein requirement, while dogs tend to be more scavenging and eat more of a variety of foods, requiring less protein than cats. [...]

Continuing with the teaching tricks to your dog articles (sit, down & stand; crawl, roll over & back; play dead, shake hands & beg; turn r/l, talk & quiet), here comes more and more funny tricks: Teaching how to “wave” Before you start teaching this one to your dog, make sure he dominates completly the [...]

Hi, yet again more tricks for dogs, enjoy. Teaching “Circle Left” and “Circle Right” Start by having your dog stand up facing you. Let him see a treat in your hand while you say, “Circle Left”. Lead the dog’s nose around to the left (clockwise) with the treat so he walks in a circle. When [...]

More dog tricks. Have fun, but be patient and gentle. Teaching “Play Dead” Start with your dog is lying down on his tummy. As you gently roll him over on his side, say, “Take a nap.” Repeat the order While he is lying on his side, keeping his head on the floor. Don’t give him [...]

Here comes more Tricks for you to teach your dog. Remember to be gentle and give him rewards after any successful attempt. Teaching “Crawl” (Your dog should know “Down” before this) Start by having your dog lie down. Hold a treat just in front of his nose and say, “Crawl.” If he starts to stand [...]

The best way to teach your dog tricks is to make it fun and rewarding for him. Use praise and small treats to reward your dog. Practice new tricks only a few minutes at a time. You never want your dog to get bored when learning tricks. Here ’s how to do it: Teaching “Sit” [...]

Healthy Pet Food? Aren’t They All? by Will Falconer, DVM Certified Veterinary Homeopath Web site: www.Alt4Animals.com So, Spot and Puff are doing fine you say, why bother with healthy pet food? Well, for starters, long term health and disease prevention depend on good, healthy food, to allow the body to do all of it’s amazing [...]