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Storm-Phobic Dogs: What Can You Do?

August 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Ways to help your dog overcome storm phobia.

A storm is approaching, and the sound of thunder fills the air.  Your dog is hiding, cowering and quivering in fear.  Sounds like your dog suffers from a storm phobia.  You are not alone, a multitude of dogs are scared to death of storms.  It's awful to watch our beloved dogs reacting with such terror to something we can't "save" them from.  Where do we turn for help? Let's start by defining what exactly a phobia is. The word phobia comes from the Greek word "Phobos" - meaning morbid ... Continue Reading

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Children As Responsible Pet Owners

May 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Cheerful kids and their domestic animals at home.

Caring for the family pet is a great way to teach your children responsibility.

As a parent, responsibility is one of the most important character traits you can ever teach your child. It seems that every parent has a different method of instilling responsible living in their children, many of which are effective. One approach to teaching responsibility, though, is as close as the family pet. Daily Needs: There are several ways that having to take care of a pet can improve the responsibility of children. One of the most important aspects is simply having something ... Continue Reading

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Mix It Up: 3 Steps to a Harmonious “Mixed Pet” Home

April 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Cheerful kids and their domestic animals at home.

Cats and dogs can live in harmony in your home, with these three key steps at the initial introduction.

As a parent, if your children love animals, it’s probably only a matter of time before you're faced with the decision of having more than one type of pet in the house. One child will want a kitten, one will want a puppy, and one will want a bird. What to do? Having cats and dogs living in the same house is easier to achieve than most people are led to believe. The key to harmony in the home (as far as pets are concerned) is to be in control of the household, and avoid unwanted behavior. ... Continue Reading

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