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Training your dog has a lot more to do with training yourself than the animal. Understanding how dog training works will get you better results than if you just try to wing it. This article will give you the information you need to get your dog behaving the way you want it to. House Training Do not make the mistake of giving your dog too much freedom in your house too soon. It is a mistake to keep the doors open to all unoccupied rooms in your home when you have a new dog because it hands... Read Full Story

Every few months (or weeks) we get an animal postcard from our veterinarian saying it’s time to bring in one of our dogs or cats for a check-up or shots - you probably get these reminders, too. With our busy lifestyle, these postcards save me the time or worry of trying to keep up with which of our pets need to visit the vet - the vet keeps track of everything and lets all his patients’ families know when they need to schedule an appointment by mailing them adorable postcards that make the... Read Full Story

Our neighborhood is a popular spot for people to drop their dogs off when the dogs are no longer wanted. I have a feeling some of the people simply can’t afford the dogs any more, but that’s no excuse. Why not take the dogs to the animal shelter, where they will be safe from coyotes and get fed? Last year we took in one stray, a young American Bull Dog . Our next door neighbor took in 2 dogs, a chihuahua and a small terrier. There were other strays we saw but who wouldn’t allow us to get... Read Full Story

We like to think that our pets are kind to animals, and usually they are. But yesterday we witnessed four dogs, who are usually very docile and tame, attack 3 goats in our neighbor’s backyard pen. Three of the dogs (2 pugs and a boxer) belong to the family who owns the goats, the 4th dog (a german shepherd) was obviously a pet (he had a collar and license), but somehow got into their backyard and into the goat pen, along with the 3 family dogs. From that moment, they behaved like a pack of... Read Full Story

Last December a surgeon found that my older brother has a cancerous tumor. Our lives were drastically changed overnight. The chemotherapy is shrinking the tumor, and the doctors say everything is going better than expected. But it requires a lot of time spent at the hospital and lots of doctor visits. One thing we have had to do is simplify our lives to make time for my brother’s medical needs. With 4 dogs, 7 cats, a rabbit, chickens, and smaller pets, it hasn’t been easy to be gone as... Read Full Story

Last Christmas Eve we noticed a stray dog running around our neighborhood. Scared and homeless, this poor dog had been unbelievably dropped off in our neighborhood just before Christmas. We felt so bad for her, but she wouldn’t less us near her. So we, and a few other neighbors, put food and water out for her each day. I started calling her Missy. When she started chewing up newspapers left in driveways, we gave her a chew toy, which she started carrying around. Finally, near the end of... Read Full Story

Here are some blog posts about dog safety. There are always dangers in the house for your pets, but at Christmas there are some that might surprise you. Ideal choice for your dog toys are the rubber toys. When choosing the dog toys your main concern should be safety. So always read the label of the toys very carefully to know which material is used? The inner parts of the toys should not have toxic material as this is not good for the … Holiday Pet Safety Tips from VPI Pet Insurance... Read Full Story

Perhaps you have a new pet, or you’re looking for quality pet supplies for your furry friends. Choosing gifts for pets can be challenging and confusing, regardless of what type of pet you have. Supplies for pets can range from food to grooming items, from medications to litter of varying types. While you can certainly visit your local pet store and seek help and advice from the staff, many people prefer to get their pet supplies online, saving time and trouble. How can you choose the... Read Full Story

A dog is a great pet for a child. Our dogs have helped to teach our children responsibility, how to be gentle, and to think of others. But unless you want to be the one feeding the dog and picking up after it, don’t get a dog before your child is ready for the job. Also, don’t get a dog unless you are willing to have it in the house. It is so sad to see a dog sitting alone in a backyard, or worse yet, chained to a tree and sitting alone in a yard. Dogs are social creatures, and they want... Read Full Story

It’s getting more expensive to take our dogs to the vet, even though we have two vets nearby who are among the most reasonable. If you have ever had to postpone surgery for your dog , or put your dog to sleep because you couldn’t afford the needed treatment, you know why pet insurance could be a life saver. The idea of having pet dog insurance on your canine family member may have never crossed your mind until it is needed. Providing your pet with appropriate care undoubtedly will be needed... Read Full Story