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When purchasing a crate for your dog, you want one that will last and that will hold up under rough and tumble circumstances. Zinger Deluxe Aluminum Dog Crates are lightweight and offer the strength of steel at one third the weight. These crates are built sturdy and will not crack or bend when exposed to the elements or stress. Zinger crates have been built to last a lifetime. Whether you need a crate to accommodate a small dog or an extra large dog, we have a crate that will fulfill your... Read Full Story

Our hearts are touched by a small, soft, cuddly ball of fur, and we want to take him home. When we hold a small puppy, our emotions run high and we don’t stop to think about all the work and expense that is involved in taking the proper care of him into adulthood. For some unknown reason; we cannot see beyond the cute antics and the love that we feel for him when we press him up to our cheek. We have the mental picture in our mind that he will be easy to train and will walk beside us on leash... Read Full Story

With WIFI, we send messages across the world with a single push of a button.  It's not surprising that there are wireless methods to train our dogs.  In fact, wireless dog fences have been around for quite some time.  They have been and will continue to be a topic of debate, but no matter what side of the fence you fall on, there is no doubt that they are effective. Nowadays, electric and wireless dog fences are more advanced than ever and feature some excellent safety features.  The... Read Full Story

There are many airline approved dog crates and carriers available today.  Choosing one that suits your needs and your pet can be challenging.  Some of the things I like to consider when looking to travel are the size of the pet and any special needs he or she may have. Having a small pet has it’s advantages in that you can choose an airline approved carrier bag that can be checked as a carry-on and have your pet with you for the entire flying experience. The carrier must be small enough to... Read Full Story

Since we cannot always keep your pets tied by our side or in a small enclosure when raising our children; we need to take a few extra precautions. Some dogs and cats are real people pets and will let your children do almost anything from pulling on their ears to taking food out of their mouth, but not without some proper dog training on your part. You need to keep in mind that even though they will allow it most of the time; they can be pushed too far and will react with a snap. Both need to... Read Full Story

An article I read written by Dr. Donna Spector stated that over 60% of dogs in the United Sates are overweight or obese.  The health risks connected with being overweight include diabetes, arthritis, heart and lung disease, high blood pressure, a compromised immune function that can predispose to certain type of cancer.  Keeping your dog within an ideal body weight will help him to live 15% longer and with a better quality of life.  Obesity only shortens the life of your pet. When your Vet... Read Full Story

Tis the season when the air outside is cold.  Brrr... These are the times when the temperature outside causes our breath to freeze in mid-air.  Here is where our furry friends have the advantage over us; they do not have to go out and buy a heavy coat, turn up the thermostat (and watch the money fly out the window and open doors); or purchase snow tires to keep our car safe on the roads; they just grow a thick coat of fur for protection. We turn the heat up in the house to keep us warm and... Read Full Story

Encouraging bad behavior by praising your dog when he barks at a stranger passing by the window or encouraging him during any bad behavior cannot be easily broken.  Owners tend to think that it is cute when they are just puppies, but when they become full grown and chase the neighbor’s child it develops into a nightmare.  Putting him into a dog crate and telling him he has been a bad dog will only make him think of the crate as punishment and that is the last thing that you want to have... Read Full Story

Some great news that I discovered last week is that the Petmate Portable Pet Home is back and better than ever.  This was always one of my favorite soft dog crates, and when all of my suppliers discontinued it, I assumed that Petmate had discontinued making it.  Well, whatever the reason, it is no more.  It is back and better than ever.  The Portable Pet Home by Petmate still comes in 6 great sizes, ready to accommodate just about any sized pet (with the exception of very large pets).  The... Read Full Story

I just read an article written by Dr. Donna Spector telling about the hazards that arise when you feed your pet Holiday fare. So many foods are dangerous for your pet and need to be avoided. Dr. Spector warned of the following and gave an explanation of why. I have summarized them for my readers. This is yet another reason why I recommend using a dog crate during the Holiday season. It is a great place to put your pet during preparation, eating and cleaning-up of those scrumptious holiday... Read Full Story