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4 Beautiful Ways Dogs Can Improve Your Relationships
Dogs are man's best friend for a reason. They evolved with us for over 15,000 millennia. They have been our close friends, right by our sides, for ages. To say that human lives are intertwined with the lives of dogs is an understatement. They are our faithful companions, protecting us from wild animals, alerting us to trouble, and keeping us safe and warm. We returned the favor. While we are no longer braving the elements, dealing with the wild and trying to survive, they still serve a strong purpose. Dogs provide us with friendship, but they also teach us things about our relationships, and about ourselves. Read on to find out about the beautiful ways dogs can improve your relationships.
By Sofia Alves6 years ago in Petlife
How to Avoid (Accidentally!) Poisoning Your Dog
Don't we just love our fur babies?! Our best friends, our loyal companions, our worlds. All good dog owners want to give their four legged friends the best life possible, shower them with love, give them an active, healthy and fulfilling life. Who doesn't love seeing their tails wagging and their faces lighting up when you give them a tasty treat?! Well me for one, it filled me with joy when I saw my 12 year old red-fox Labrador licking her lips! But as I found out these treats are one of the worst things you can do to your dog, which we all need to be made aware of.
By Hayley Dodwell6 years ago in Petlife
Life From The Dog Side
Name - What is in a name? I was in training class the other day, and the first thing we did was introduce ourselves. First up is the prettiest French Bulldog named Cher and boy could she sing. Her voice was deep and sultry. Along side of her was a Pitbull named Mylie, wow, could she twerk her booty! The best though was a Dalmatian mix called Stinker. Yup you guessed it! We had to open the windows, and no one looked around, we all knew who the culprit was! Next entertainer to arrive was Blue with his sidekick Red... two cattle dogs, one reddish colored, and one grey-blue colored. Care to guess? Nope you are wrong! They reversed the names for humor and they both answered to each other's name. Talk about confusing! The saddest newcomer was a Basset Hound named Speedy. Poor guy, he told us he never moved fast and everyone laughed at him. He even ate slow, and hated his name because it was so not him. And finally here comes Killer! Killer is a Chihuahua, a very little dog who came in barking and growling. He almost fell out of his owner's arms trying to get to us. He told us his owner said because he was so little he had to be mean and make everyone afraid of him. Killer hates his name, because it is a lot of work being nasty and threatening. When they put him on the floor he was very afraid, because now he is not bigger than us.
By Karen Cannard, CPDT-ka6 years ago in Petlife
Kittening Gone Awry
If you love animals, and more specifically cats, then the prospect of kittens is an exciting thing. Well that was how it was with my little orange and white fur ball, Mary. She was always a playful little monster and got into trouble more often than once. We adopted her and her sister while they were kittens. Mary and Martha became their names. Bloodlines? If I had to guess I would say they are obviously mixed, but I believe Turkish Van is prominent in their breeding.
By Autumn Brown6 years ago in Petlife
A Pet Isn't Just Fun, It's Also a Tool for Family Unity
Most families reach a point where one of the kids wants a pet. This situation can be difficult for parents in a number of ways. Parents are often concerned about how responsible their child might be. And it's obviously good to worry about a pet's wellbeing.
By Indy Summers6 years ago in Petlife
Review of 5 Common Types of Traps: Predator-Free New Zealand
Introduction Predator-Free 2050 is an initiative to help restore New Zealand's native biodiversity by eliminating three types of introduced predators: rats, stoats, and possums. These pests are considered the most damaging of all introduced predators. As much of New Zealand's wildlife has evolved to avoid native predators such as eagles, our species tend to be ground-dwelling, but this makes them vulnerable to introduced predators. See the video above to learn more.
By Eli Sooker6 years ago in Petlife
Taking Care of Your Dog's Needs
Owning a dog requires a lot of responsibility. Aside from hugging them and giving them a lot of love, there are many things to do in order to make sure that they're as happy to be with you as you are with them. In this case, think of man's best friend as a child, although with different ways to care for them; while you don't have to take them to school or in some stores, you should have an idea on what has to be done with handling your dog's needs. The size or breed should be a concern as there are some different ways to care for them. Here are three different ways to handle your dog's needs:
By Paisley Hansen6 years ago in Petlife
Flipping the Script on Sharks
Shark Week is upon us, which inevitably brings out the shark fan in even your least-expecting friends. Even those that could not care less about marine life indulge in some aspect of Shark Week, be it the numerous drinking games surrounding it, attack-umentaries (you know what I’m talking about, the documentaries solely revolving around shark attacks), made-for-Shark Week movies, or whatever tickles your fancy. On the other hand, maybe you’re one of my people—the year-round shark fan, who have been scoffed at since you were little when you answered “sharks” after people asked your favorite animal—who can’t help but get a tiny bit annoyed while watching all of these Shark Week fans crawl out of the woodwork. While we appreciate shark fans of all variety (because let’s be honest, these guys need more love) we also want to set the record straight and help you to help our marine friends, and quit perpetuating shark myths and stereotypes. Let’s work together towards flipping that script from fearing to revering these beautiful ocean dwellers, living everyday like Shark Week, and potentially saving our oceans along the way by debunking some of the five most common shark myths.
By Emily Christyson6 years ago in Petlife
