Archive for June, 2010

Six Pack Exercises To Help You Get A Great Looking Stomach

Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin talked about helping Joe Six Pack, but you want to help yourself and trade that beer gut in for rock-hard six-pack abs. We have the tips you need to put the muscle in your midsection, as well as some six pack exercises, but exercise is but one part of the process.

Drink up!

Depending on your size, your body is made of 55% to 78% water. Keeping your body refreshed with water helps to keep your… Continue reading

American Bulldog Tips And Info

American Bulldog Tips And Info

Descended from the English Bulldog, the American Bulldog was nearly extinct after World War II. Thanks to the efforts of John D. Summerville, this breed has returned from the edge of extinction and flourished in America. This working dog has been described as fiercely loyal, an excellent hunter, and wonderful family pet. In fact, some American Bulldogs are known for their extraordinary acts of bravery and courage when defending their masters.
There are two types of American Bulldog: Classic (also known as Johnson or Bully) and… Continue reading

The Bouvier Des Flandres Intersting Facts And Info

The Bouvier Des Flandres traditionally has been known as the “Drovers Dog”. Its original purpose was that of an all around working dog that would help to pull carts and also drive oxen to the market. In fact its name translates from the French as “driver of oxen”.
During World War I the breed suffered almost to the point of extinction and the Bouvier of today descends from the limited gene pool of the few who survived. This dog has… Continue reading

Dog Obedience Classes

Dog Obedience Classes

When it comes to dog obedience training, there are many different types of methods available, and what happens with dog trainers is that they become like democrats and republicans. They become very hardcore set in their ways on how training should be done. Basically what it boils down to is, you have trainers that use negative reinforcements that is shock collars, pinch collar and choke collars. Then you have the positive reinforcement trainers who use treats and in the middle you have the dog owner. They do… Continue reading

The Shih Tzu Belongs To The Toy Group

The Shih Tzu Belongs To The Toy Group

How did our different dog breeds come into existence? People created each breed by choosing dogs with the desired qualities and breeding them to each other. People designed some dogs to hunt, others to herd, some to guard and some for companions. Our Shih Tzu is in the companion group of dog breeds. According to the American Kennel Club a breed is defined as: “A relatively homogeneous group of animals within a species developed and maintained by man.” Each registry divides breeds into… Continue reading

Pet Knowledge 101

Pet Knowledge 101

There are many things to know about pets.  So many in fact, that the average owner needs to concern themselves with only a small percentage of them.  Most of the more complicated matters can be left in the hands of the breeders, the groomers, the vets and the various other animal experts.  But there are a few basic things that all pet owners need to know, regardless of what type of pet they have or want to get.  As the owner, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your pet is kept healthy and happy.  To… Continue reading

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What to Consider Before Adopting a Dog

What to Consider Before Adopting a Dog

Do you ever feel like you know just enough about dog adoption to be dangerous? Let’s see if we can fill in some of the gaps with the latest info from dog adoption experts. When considering the birth rates among animals, it’s not hard to understand why animal shelters are always filled with animals waiting to be adopted.  Shockingly, it has been calculated that over a seven year period, one female cat and her offspring will produce approximately 420,000 kittens.  Likewise, one female… Continue reading

What should I do? I’m nervous!?

Question by Sofi & Bugzy’s Mommy: What should I do? I’m nervous!?
I have been volunteering at my local no kill shelter for 3 months now, and my status has grown from “newbie” volunteer to “high” volunteer. I volunteer 3 days a week. 2 of those days, I volunteer with our president, he mainly handles all the idiots. And 1 day, my fiance and I are pretty much in charge (more so me, cause I know more about the animals).

Anyway, today was one of my volunteer days, this lady and her obnoxious child come in to look at a… Continue reading

Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others

Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others

  • ISBN13: 9781929242054
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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List Price: $ 19.95

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