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4 ways to control your dog's barking
A constantly barking dog is a great way to quarrel with neighbours, scare passers-by on the street, and perhaps even appear as a defendant in court.
By Roy4 years ago in Petlife
Happy Go Lucky
You know, when I saw this channel on Vocal, I was excited. I knew who my empawyee of the month was straight away, because I sent a picture I took of her to a popular magazine in the UK. I got £25 quid for it, and a big buzz from the publication. I don’t think she was bothered that much because she dosen’t read magazines much. I think she would shred it to bits if there was one near by.
By Chloe Gilholy4 years ago in Petlife
Lola
In May of 2017, I was visiting with my daughter and we had just pulled up at the pet supermarket in town. As we got out of the car, we saw the animal control truck pull up and we both got excited, knowing we were going to be able to play with some puppies. We walked up and tried to get a sneak peek at the puppies that were being placed for adoption today when one of the workers opened a cage, revealing a scared brindle and white puppy. She looked to be around two to three months old and had the perfect puppy dog eyes as she locked eyes with me. The worker, I’m assuming sensed the connection between me and this puppy, picked up the puppy and put her in my arms.
By Heather Henkes4 years ago in Petlife
Hammie was always "my" dog.
In my “past life” I was an Animal Health Technologist and Dog Behaviouralist. Which is a fancy way of saying, I was an animal nurse and got to play with puppies all day. For the most part, I loved my job, but there was always something nagging at me under the surface. Something that never quite fit properly. I would bounce from job to job, trying to figure it out but eventually, the pattern of burnout would repeat itself and I would quit finding something else.
By Mollie Sommer4 years ago in Petlife
The Trials of Mango
As I frantically grabbed Mango’s harness to jerk her up and above the snarling, leaping jaws of her first beach dog opponent, I recall being stunned both by the screaming of onlookers and the viciousness of the fight itself. Who is this dog? What happened to our sweet girl?
By Ron Tomich4 years ago in Petlife
Zoos are sometimes seen as necessary but not poor alternatives to a natural environment
Auckland Zoo, for example, has several breeding programs that allow animals to mate and reproduce. On the other hand, many believe that the conservation of wildlife in zoos is a way to preserve many endangered species. However, there is a debate between people who do not want zoos and their loved ones, and most of them are against zoos because the animals are not healthy enough to be in them and the zoos themselves are not healthy.
By Sonia Shrestha 4 years ago in Petlife
A Dog To Make Me Live. Top Story - September 2021.
As I was walking the fine line between life and death, the doctor told my parents that they should get me a dog. A dog, someone to take care of. Someone to consider besides my own problems. Someone to be here for. A reason to choose life.
By Helen Olivier4 years ago in Petlife
From July to Cookie
Right now am staring at my paw buddy, Cookie who’s curled up on my couch oblivious to how loud he is snoring.My 9-year-old self would never have anticipated this, having a dog or for instance any animal as a pet. Not because I hate them, I love pets especially dogs. Growing up around a neighbourhood where pets and socialising were nonexistent I used to cherish every moment I would get to spent time with July. And this is going to be about her. My cousin’s adorable Indian Spiltz July was a rather introverted dog and I had to go to great lengths to get her to play with me. I sound desperate because I was, but then why wouldn’t I want one of my own? Because I only loved the idea of having them or playing with them but wasn’t simply ready to accept the responsibilities that came with owning a pet. I knew that very well, each time my cousin took July to bath or feed her or train her with all the patience in the world. I used to think,” I could never do that”.
By Ashley4 years ago in Petlife
My Boss with Four Paws
Since the beginning, she has stuck by my side. Even once I gained the strength to leave my boyfriend at the time, having a football-sized benign tumor removed, many bad relationships, and thru so many tears.
By BChanArts4 years ago in Petlife
Introducing Riley - My Receptionist
I hired Riley a week before Christmas of 2012. Although we had our interview several miles from our home, in one of the worst winter storms ever, the interview was outstanding.
By Cathy Deslippe4 years ago in Petlife
Dear Tucker
Dear Tucker, It's been two weeks since you crossed the rainbow bridge. I still can't believe you're gone. The urn with your ashes sits next to me on the desk, allowing me to pretend you're still hanging out with me while I work. It brings me some comfort, but it's not the same. When you died, you left a golden retriever-shaped hole in my heart.
By Andrea Kummer4 years ago in Petlife
An Ode To My Cat, Who Might One Day Eat My Face
There is a fact that gives me solace in the darkest of moments, a small flame of truth that burns like a candle flickering in the wind.
By James P.V. Miller4 years ago in Petlife