Wolves are the ancestors of dogs and the first thing a wolf pack does in the morning is go for a walk. Ok, maybe they’ll stretch a bit first, and it’s really not so much a walk as it is a wander with a purpose. The point is that dogs have the need to walk…
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German Shepherd – Correct Spelling
I don’t know about you, but I like to spell words correctly. Unfortunately, things have not always been that easy for me. I had difficulty spelling growing up and often missed many more words than I wanted to on my spelling tests. There has always been something frustrating for me when it comes to spelling….
Dog training made easy – Leash train your puppy
Young puppies, like toddlers, learn best if you start working with them early and are consistent. Their brains are evolving at an amazing rate, creating new connections and memory pathways. that’s when they learn the fastest. If you want a puppy that grows up to walk quietly by your side, now is the time to…
The truth about Sun-In
What is SunIn? Sun-In is a bleach that permanently bleaches the hair highlighting the “natural” reflections in your hair… Now, you are probably wondering how healthy this product is for your hair. Sun-In is not the best product to use on your hair. For hair that is light brown to blonde, it lightens it, however,…
10 things baby boomers can do if they’re in quarantine
Shelter in place day number two here in California, where I live, one of the states hardest hit by the coronavirus. As my baby boomer husband said the other day: “Wake up to another day in Coronaville.” “Coronavirus.” “pandemic.” “Shelter in place.” “COVID-19.” “Social distancing.” “Self-quarantine.” “Stay at home.” “Lockdown.” “Isolation.” To think that just…
How to handle a dog attack
You are taking a walk in a park and an unknown dog crosses your path. The dog starts barking and growling, and then suddenly jumps up and attacks you. Your response during that split second can be the difference between getting out unscathed or being attacked by the dog. Maybe it’s even the difference between…
Raise backyard chickens
The sound of a rooster crowing at dawn; delicious farm-fresh eggs for breakfast; pest control; These are just some of the benefits of raising backyard chickens. In a fairly small amount of space and with very few supplies, you can easily start your own backyard flock. Chickens are very easy to raise and care for….
Main reasons why we love cats
cats Lovable creatures that we humans find so irresistible. If you admire cats and have one, or more accurately, own one, have you ever wondered why you still have one, even though cats are so picky? There are several reasons why cats are capable of stealing our hearts with their overwhelming cuteness. 1. Keep yourself…
Dog Food Secrets: How To Stop Dog Food Allergy Problems And Double Your Dog’s Lifespan
Can your dog be allergic to its food? The most common causes of canine food allergies are caused by these ingredients, which include meat byproducts, corn, yeast, salt, sugar, and chemical preservatives. They are often responsible for allergic reactions. Dogs suffering from food allergies will experience reactions such as itchy skin, watery eyes, ear infections,…
Threats from abroad: a reason to keep vaccinations up to date
Oh… a while ago I was starting to write an article about being rescued and I was going to use the story of a Siamese cat given up by its owner. I started that story and never got to finish it. As the days have passed since that cat was euthanized, life took a strange…