This question comes up many times when the owner of a puppy or young dog is trying to make sure the pet is a comfortable part of the family. To get to the point at which your dog doesn’t chew on household and personal items you should start with the idea that it is going [...]

It may be difficult for some to answer the question posed in our title because there are many who feel that birds don’t “learn” how to fly. According to this theory, birds inherit the natural ability to fly and simply have to “remember” how when they leave the nest.
The truth might be somewhere between [...]

First and foremost, don’t panic when you think your dog is lost. It’s always best to stay calm because that’s what the pet needs – a clear-thinking owner who can do what is necessary to make the situation right again. Of course, a missing pet can set off all kinds of emotions, not to mention [...]

This question reminds me of the old joke about geese flying in formation. One prankster asks a second person, “Do you know why one part of the V is longer than the other when geese fly south?”
The reason: There are more geese in that part!!! So, why do giraffes have long necks? Because they are [...]

Dogs do show emotions in a number of ways. While there may not be as large a variety of emotions, the animal can certainly indicate fear, love and several other feelings. The question is: How do dogs show emotions? What are the indications of a dog that feels possessive or jealous? Suppose a dog is [...]

My dog ate my homework!
That’s a worn-out excuse that was probably used by only one or two kids, but it became famous anyway.
If your dog likes to chew and tear up anything and everything you may be like some pet owners who are ready to take any and all steps to just make it [...]

It is difficult to answer this question with complete detail because everyone wants something different when it comes to getting a horse. Horses have developed for many different tasks and competitions over the years so the first thing that needs to be determined is: what do I want this horse to do?
Of course, there [...]

Most cats will rub their head on solid objects or against a human leg several times each day. This seems to be a rather common activity for cats. You may think that the cat is “scratching” itself. That could be part of the reason. But many pet experts believe that a cat rubs us with [...]

First and foremost, cats are independent creatures. If we could ask them why they do certain things they might reply, “Because I can.” In the same sense, cats have a unique feel for their own cleanliness. Cat’s often live for years by self-cleaning – licking their paws and wiping various parts of their bodies. This [...]

Dogs bark at a lot of things and howl at a few more. Not every dog will howl when the fire or ambulance siren sounds. But a percentage of canines will respond to sirens by howling. Common theory states that dogs howl at sirens because their ears are sensitive and they are feeling pain. This [...]