Buying A Puppy
Knowledgeable pet owners, when approached by a novice with the question of where to buy a pet, usually recommend buying from a breeder rather than from a pet shop. The advantages of the breeder-bought pet are many, yet the disadvantages of dealing with these breeders are often so discouraging that many prospective buyers resort to [...]
Training The New Dog Owner (Part 4)
A yapping dog, guilty of excessive barking, can be a nuisance to everyone in your neighborhood. If this bad habit is not abated, Buddy could become the target of an irate neighbor-turned-poisoner. You could likewise become the target of a civil suit. If you truly love Buddy, give him just four days of your time [...]
Training The New Dog Owner (Part 3)
The most trouble that people have with new dogs that are kept out in the yard would be the “transplant the shrubbery game”. The cause here is one primarily of boredom. That’s right… sheer boredom. Dogs need toys of their own, just as small children do. As a small child, I recall vividly the boring [...]
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