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How To Have a Pet Rat

 
 
 
 
 
May 8, 2008
By Danelle Karth
Rats make great pets, but there are a few things that you need to know before you get a rat. It is also a good idea to be fully prepared and ready for his or her (or their) arrival....

How To Have a Pet Funeral

 
 
 
 
 
May 8, 2008
By Danelle Karth
For some adults having a pet funeral isn't necessary, but it is an important part of the grieving process for many people, especially children.

How To Choose The Right Treats for Your Pooch

 
 
 
 
 
May 7, 2008
By collin walker
Oh, the power of treats! Dogs love them; dogs will do practically anything for them. Treats have the power to train, reward, and satisfy your pooch. Since he cares so much about...

How To Be Prepared for a Pet Emergency

 
 
 
 
 
May 7, 2008
By collin walker
Accidents happen, and it is important that you are prepared to react to any situation that may occur with your beloved pet. Whether your dog eats a poisonous plant while you are...

How To Shoulder Train a Pet Rat

 
 
 
 
 
May 6, 2008
By Danelle Karth
Rats make great pets and are easy to train to do a number of things. Shoulder training your rat allows you to walk around with your rat sitting there on your shoulder.

How To Free Your Dog from his Leash

 
 
 
 
 
May 5, 2008
By collin walker
Chaining or tethering a dog can be dangerous to your dog, because dogs are natural runners and love to socialize. Some people believe that chaining is the only way to keep the...

How To Potty Train Pet Rats

 
 
 
 
 
May 2, 2008
By Danelle Karth
Some say that potty training rats isn't a possibility. However, with a little patience and some knowledge, you can indeed potty train your pet rat. Rats are very smart and can...

How To Make the Trip to the Vet Successful

 
 
 
 
 
April 30, 2008
By collin walker
The vet’s office can be a scary place for you and your pooch. With all the excitement of different animals and smells, your dog can lose focus and misbehave. Here are the simple...

How To Make Barking a Thing of the Past

 
 
 
 
 
April 29, 2008
By collin walker
A barking dog can become a problem. Neighbors hate it and you can’t sleep. Dogs bark for a number of reasons, and you must determine the cause before treating the problem....

How To Set Up a Beta Fish Tank

 
 
 
 
 
April 25, 2008
By Danelle Karth
Beta fish are beautiful fish that can make a wonderful centerpiece or decoration added anywhere in your home. With a few basic instructions you can have a beautiful vase complete...

How to Remove Skunk Odor from Your Pet

 
 
 
 
 
April 21, 2008
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By Marion Cornett
By mixing three household ingredients into a cleaning solution, you can remove skunk spray odor.

How To Teach Your Dog to Potty in One Area of the Yard

 
 
 
 
 
April 21, 2008
By Nicole Wilde
Although owners love their dogs, they don’t love the results of the dogs using the entire back yard as a potty area. Here’s how to teach your dog to potty in one specific area....

How To Try a Raw Food Diet for Dogs

 
 
 
 
 
April 3, 2008
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By Heather Holt
Does the BARF (Bones and Raw Food) diet scare you? Find out how to change from a commercial to a raw food, how to shop for one, and links to compare brands.

How To Become a Dog Trainer

 
 
 
 
 
April 3, 2008
By Nicole Wilde
Are you a dog lover who is considering turning your passion into a profession? It takes more to be a trainer than a love of dogs--here’s the inside scoop from an experienced...

How To Help Your Shy or Fearful Dog

 
 
 
 
 
April 1, 2008
By Nicole Wilde
Dogs can be shy or fearful for many reasons, including genetics, lack of early socialization, and traumatic experience. Regardless of the reason, there are things you can do to...

How To Read a Dog's Body Language

 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2008
By Nicole Wilde
Understanding canine body language can offer insight into a dog’s emotional state. Some physical signals are obvious, some subtle, and some, misunderstood.

How To Treat Your Dog for Fleas

 
 
 
 
 
March 27, 2008
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By Casey Nicholson
Learn the proper way to treat your pet for fleas and prevent him from ever getting fleas again!

How To Choose a Responsible Breeder

 
 
 
 
 
March 19, 2008
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By Heather Holt
This article is intended for potential dog owners who don't know where to start, but previous dog owners and pet owners of other species will find this useful as well. Learn what...

How To Prevent Your Dog From Marking His Territory

 
 
 
 
 
March 11, 2008
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By Ty Brown
There are three key things that you must do to keep your dog from marking his territory. Supervision, correction, and obedience training will get you to your goal of a clean house.

How To Crate Train Your Dog

 
 
 
 
 
March 5, 2008
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By Heather Holt
Teaching your dog to go into a crate is an invaluable tool for housebreaking, and a safe way for him to travel. It also provides him with a space all to himself when he needs alone...

How To Choose an Earth-Friendly Pet Toy

 
 
 
 
 
March 3, 2008
By Pamela Wheelock
Loving our pets and caring about the earth go hand in hand. Here are 7 tips on choosing an earth-friendly and pet-safe toy.

How To Breed Chinchillas

 
 
 
 
 
February 29, 2008
By John Holland
Instructions on how to mate two chinchillas and ensure a safe, successful pregnancy and birth.

How To Identify and Treat Canine Allergies

 
 
 
 
 
February 26, 2008
By Crystal Foran
In this How-to guide, I will go through the best way to identify and treat Canine allergies.

How To Care for a Blind Cat

 
 
 
 
 
February 22, 2008
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By Susan Keeping
Caring for the blind cat is mainly common sense. Make sure he is safe and free from dangers.

How To Groom a Long-Haired Cat

 
 
 
 
 
February 22, 2008
By Crystal Foran
In this article I will go through a step by step process to grooming a long-haired cat. I am a pet groomer with extensive experience in cat training, and will take your through...

How To Make Money as a Young Teen

 
 
 
 
 
February 22, 2008
By Hayden Killworth
When you are young and can't get a job at a store or restaurant such as McDonald's, it can be hard to make money. As tough as it is to make a dent in the moneymaking world,...

How To Introduce Your Cat to a New Cat

 
 
 
 
 
February 19, 2008
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By Alicia Donatone
Introducing a new cat into your cat family can be traumatic for all. Here are some tips on how to make introductions run a little smoother.

How To Prepare for and Find the Perfect Puppy

 
 
 
 
 
February 15, 2008
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By Colleen Del Bane
There is much to consider before getting a brand new puppy. The following steps should make the transition to pet ownership much smoother.

How To Travel with Your Pet on the Open Road

 
 
 
 
 
February 6, 2008
By Harry Oakes
Overall safety is your # 1 concern for your trip. Please plan ahead. Ask yourself, do I have enough survival equipment in case of a disaster? Tornado, Earthquake, Flood, Hurricane,...

How To Keep Your Dog Safe in the Deep Wilderness

 
 
 
 
 
February 6, 2008
By Harry Oakes
We all enjoy sharing our outdoor experiences with our pets. There's nothing more spiritual or rewarding than to cuddle up to your dog and watch a sunrise or sunset. To share in...

How To Decide If You Should Enroll Yourself and Your Dog in Search and Rescue Training

 
 
 
 
 
January 25, 2008
By Harry Oakes
Almost every day over the last 22 years, I've received a telephone call or email from someone interested in joining K-9 Search and Rescue. They want to know who to contact in their...

How To Make Sure Your Pet is Safe During a Disaster

 
 
 
 
 
January 23, 2008
By Harry Oakes
During a disaster, pets are often overlooked and left to die. For example, in NYC during 9/11, the police did not allow pet owners and rescuers to enter the outlying stricken areas...

How To Keep Your Dog's Teeth Healthy

 
 
 
 
 
December 19, 2007
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By Bronwyn Harris
Did you know that dogs have dental problems, too? Domesticated dogs eat processed food and end up with many of the same dental problems as humans. In fact, 85% of all pets have...

How To Keep Your Pet Safe During the Holidays

 
 
 
 
 
December 19, 2007
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By Bronwyn Harris
Christmas and other holidays can be fun for the whole family - pets included. However, there are some common hazards that may threaten your pet's well-being. Dogs, cats,...

How To Manage Canine Separation Anxiety

 
 
 
 
 
December 17, 2007
By Edward Susmilch
Canine separation anxiety can be an extremely complex issue. Treatment can include medical intervention, but oftentimes behavioral modification can go a long ways to helping your...

How To Identify and Treat Freshwater Fish Diseases

 
 
 
 
 
December 13, 2007
By Cesar Augusto Miranda Matiusso

How To Choose Exotic Pets

 
 
 
 
 
December 10, 2007
By Danelle Karth
Choosing exotic pets can be difficult. The process of finding the right animal from the right location if very important.

How To Clean the Water of Your Aquarium

 
 
 
 
 
December 7, 2007
By Cesar Augusto Miranda Matiusso
To maintain a high quality water for your fish, it is important to renew it partially on a regular basis. Learn how to do this the right way with the minor risk to your fish and...

How To Make the Best Dog Treats Ever

 
 
 
 
 
November 29, 2007
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By Marion Cornett
Yes, store-bought dog treats are quick and easy, and Rover loves to swallow them whole, but have you ever read the label and tried to figure out exactly what you are spending so...

How To Teach Your Dog to Lie Down

 
 
 
 
 
November 27, 2007
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By Eleanor Scheidemann
Begin your obedience training with simple behaviors. First teach "sit", then teach "lie down".

How To Decide What Pet Is Right For You

 
 
 
 
 
November 27, 2007
By Jessica Green
Selecting a new pet is a big decision for anyone. Remember anything you do will now impact the life of another creature. Below are some things to think about before you decide...

How To Give a Pet as a Gift

 
 
 
 
 
November 20, 2007
By Jessica Green
Advice about purchasing a pet as a gift for the holidays.

How To Train Your Dog to Sit

 
 
 
 
 
November 14, 2007
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By Eleanor Scheidemann
Dog obedience training is the process of teaching your dog behaviors. This article starts the process with the "sit" command.

How To Choose a Healthy Dog Food

 
 
 
 
 
November 12, 2007
By Casey Holley
Purchasing a food for your dog is an important choice that requires some research. This article will help you to make an informed decision about the primary source of nutrition...

How To Communicate with Your Dog

 
 
 
 
 
November 12, 2007
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By Eleanor Scheidemann
The dog training method you use depends on how you choose to communicate with your dog. And, this is where trainers split camp. The two camps are positive trainers and correction...

How To Establish Yourself as Alpha Dog

 
 
 
 
 
November 12, 2007
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By Eleanor Scheidemann

How To Understand How Dogs Learn

 
 
 
 
 
November 12, 2007
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By Eleanor Scheidemann
Things you need to know about dog training before you train your dog.

How To Tell If Your Horse is at Risk for Lameness

 
 
 
 
 
November 7, 2007
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By john silveira
I'm a Farrier with 17 years experience in San Francisco California. My claim to fame is 17 years 100% track record "Not One Single Lame Horse". Time to share this track record...

How To Grow Catnip

 
 
 
 
 
November 7, 2007
By Jessica Green
Propagation of catnip outside for medicinal or pet-related purposes.

How To Get Your Dog to Fetch Beer

 
 
 
 
 
November 1, 2007
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By Eric Rogers
Owning a dog is a richly rewarding experience that improves the quality of one’s life in many fun ways. Dogs are tried and true companions… they encourage us to spend more...
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