For as long as I can remember, I’ve heard that dogs are much smarter than cats. However, I have felt that the fact that a dog does tricks and most cats don’t is not reason enough to say that cats are not intelligent. My theory has always been that cats are so clever that they won’t learn any tricks unless […]
I love old movies with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. In ‘Shall We Dance’, Fred and Ginger sail across the Atlantic on the Queen Anne. Ginger stops at the ship’s busy kennel and takes the dog out of it. As Fred, Ginger and her dog are pacing the deck, the dog steps on her sleeve and ruins her sweater. How […]
Like Homer Simpson, I too have had an epiphany, although thankfully it didn’t involve the components of a banana. My epiphany came from the thought process “Am I as well balanced and content at work as I am in my personal life?” That’s how I got to my moment of enlightenment… Coming to terms with the fact that, as a […]
While the ease and commercial nature of a mall may appeal to many Americans, boutiques often offer more diverse and eclectic products. Do you ever find yourself at a party wearing the exact same thing as your fellow partygoers? This is a common symptom of department store shopping. Despite what you may have heard, boutiques aren’t just limited to clothing. […]
Have you ever heard that question or something similar from a friend, neighbor or family member? I hear it all the time and usually there are some issues that have developed right away that cause the new dog owner to call me with the question. It is usually a dog that comes from a breeder. The dog’s new owner looked […]
Is reincarnation real? For some, no proof is possible. For others, a “know” is all they need. In 2005, my horse friend, Echo, extended part of her consciousness into the body of a kitten. He told me in advance that he would come to be a cat with me. The day the kitten was born, he telepathically announced himself to […]
Have you ever wondered what your dog needs from you? Do you think a trainer will solve all of your canine’s behavior problems? To understand your furry friend, you need to know that much of the dog’s behavior can stem from body language that your dog picks up but you’re not aware you’re projecting. Read on to find out what […]
Ferrets will always have a scent around them, just like you always have a scent around you and your dog always smells like a dog. You can’t do anything about it. However, you can minimize the smell. Here is a list of what you can do to minimize your ferret’s odor, in order of importance. Clean the litter box daily. […]
Being a pet owner comes with a lot of responsibility, and that takes on new levels of self when the pet you choose requires a lot of attention. When it comes to felines, there may be no other breed that requires more time and pampering than the Persian cat. They are beautiful animals, but their fur needs constant attention to […]
Find out why a Basset Hound will or will not make a good pet Basset Hounds are a favorite breed because they are good-natured, laid-back, even-tempered, and calm. Even with all these great attributes, there are a number of things that aren’t so great. No matter how many bad things people mention, a Basset Hound owner will be able to […]
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