Crate Training a Puppy?
My family and I just got a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy. He is our first dog and we're not sure how best to train him. I have two small children and the whining I hear about from crate training might be too hard on the kids. Also, will he be aggressive later in life because of crate training?...
You can only have one type of pet animal for the rest of your life- what is it?
...and why?...
Are all storks mute? How do they communicate?
My friend has a pet stork and I have never once heard it make any noise at all. My friend says that storks are all mute, but if this is true, how do they communicate? Is he right? Do birds, especially storks, communicate in other ways other than noises? Is it all bosy language or a vague sort of sig...
Need advice for dog training.
I recently adopted a puppy, he now is about 12 weeks old. He does listen pretty well for a puppy but there are things I want to work on. 1. He bites, and i don't want him to bite at all. 2. He doesn't always respond when i call him in from outsode or being outside in genreal he won't respond to any ...
Pets in Apartments
What is an ideal pet for a small city aparment and an owner who will be out of the apartment often?...
How can I help a fearful dog feel safe?
My brother's dog is afraid of everything. He's a 60-pound pitbull who suffered trauma in his first weeks of life, but has since been well-cared for in a loving family home. Unfortunately, he is still scared of everything - and I do mean everything. He is afraid of people, yes, but also leaves, penci...
What the best way to bathe a kitten?
We recently got a kitten and he managed to get himself covered in dirt and mud. We want to give him a bath but we're new cat owners and want to know how best to do it safely....
What's the best at home treatment for my Golden Retreiver's emerging Hot Spot?
She had a raging infected hot spot earlier this summer and one seems to be popping up again. How do I stop it in its tracks before incurring another fierce vet bill and having to pay for prescription medication?...