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71: The Decorative Deerhound
The Deerhound is one of the most decorative of dogs, impressively stately and picturesque wherever he is seen, whether it be amid the surroundings of the baronial hall, reclining at luxurious length before the open hearth in the fitful light of the log fire that flickers on polished armour and tarnished tapestry; out in the open, straining at the leash as he scents the dewy air, or gracefully bounding over the purple of his native hills. Grace and majesty are in his every movement and attitude, and even to the most prosaic mind there is about him the inseparable glamour of feudal romance and poetry....
72: General History of Dogs
There is no incongruity in the idea that in the very earliest period of man's habitation of this world he made a friend and companion of some sort of aboriginal representative of our modern dog, and that in return for its aid in protecting him from wilder animals, and in guarding his sheep and goats, he gave it a share of his food, a corner in his dwelling, and grew to trust it and care for it. Probably the animal was originally little else than an unusually gentle jackal, or an ailing wolf driven by its companions from the wild marauding pack to seek shelter in alien surroundings. One can well conceive the possibility of the partnership beginning in the circumstance of some helpless whelps being brought home by the early hunters to be tended and reared by the women and children. Dogs introduced into the home as playthings for the children would grow to regard themselves, and be regarded, as members of the family...
73: How to Train a Labrador to Keep His Paws to Himself
Having problems teaching your Labrador to keep his paws on the ground? There are quite a few resources out there that can teach you how to train a Labrador to be well behaved. The key is to communicate effectively to your Labrador that jumping on people is a big no-no....
74: Potty Training a Puppy: How to Get Started
Potty training a puppy is not difficult to understand, though it does require patience to do! There are just a few simple points that cover the basics, and I will describe them here. Keep your puppy right with you as much of the time as possible. Take him or her to his pottying spot at certain times. Clean up any messes calmly. Repeat this over and over. Sooner or later, you will have a potty-trained puppy....
75: The Benefits of Pet Insurance
Although there are a large number of pet owners in the States, most do not see a reason to have pet insurance. We don't hesitate to purchase health insurance for ourselves; so we should do the same for our pets....
76: How To Socialize Your Pet Dog
In very simple words, socialization for dogs is to teach them how to cope in various situations, people and places in a healthy, non-aggressive manner. All of this is reason enough to begin socializing your dog not only to your family but also to people and fellow animals outside it....
77: Treading on Her Bedding? Your Cat's Having Kittens!
So your extremely round cat has been lying around the house for the past two weeks, eating enough food to keep a small donkey alive and generally looking very, very pregnant....
78: Interceptor For Dogs Is Guaranteed Heartworm Medicine That Works
Heartworm preventative measures include the drugs Ivermectin, Milbemycin, and Selamectin, and in all cases it is much better to use heart worm protection for dogs rather than cure the infestation once established....
79: Mad Cow Disease and Pet Food
The Salt Lake Tribune recently published an article warning livestock owners not to feed "cheap pet food to livestock". "Utah's state veterinarian is warning ranchers to avoid giving inexpensive pet food to their herds. Earl Rogers says most pet food has ingredients that could help spread an illness in livestock called BSE. It's against state and federal law to give it to cattle." BSE is mad cow disease....
80: Improving Your Childs Behavior by Getting a Dog
If you want a creative way to help improve your childs behavior, then you might want to consider getting them a dog. It sounds kind of sounds strange, but it can be a very rewarding way to teach your child some very much needed skills....
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