First, let me explain the situation. My cousin(much older than I, actually more like an aunt)is married with no children, because her husband didn’t want them(though she very much did). He has been unfaithful and they don’t have a good relationship(Ozzie&Harriet beds, basically) He smokes and drinks, but she runs about 10 air fresheners in [...]

My male cat is neutered and is a little over 1 yr old. First he peed on the bed now he peed on the dog bed. Our yorkie has just went through heat. Could the male cat possible be acting strange due to the dog in heat??? He likes the dog.They play well together. I [...]

my family and i are thinking of getting a house dog and was wanted some good tips onhouse training before we get it

I have tried laying down pads and letting the dog out but she will come in form outside and jump up on the bed for the night and pee on it ! How do I stop her?

The "association" that oversees the maintenance of our city’s dog park has recently made it a pay-to-use facility-either through a once year membership fee and a mandatory entrance fee for those that aren’t members. The park itself is on city-owned property whose use is under contract with the city. I’m just curious to see if [...]

Does this vary by city or state? I am in the Philadelphia, PA region. Also, licensing, if you have any info on that. I’ve read that I need to be bonded before becoming licensed.

I’m starting up a small business of dog walking and pet sitting, and I’m not sure what ‘normal’ rates are. I live in the northwest (in a VERY dog-friendly town). Is there any good ideas for what I should charge?

hi, In response to my query about collar type for a shih-tzu, folks wrote about different collars for different situations. shouldn’t a dog wear a collar with id/lic. tags all day? do you have to change/put on a new collar everytime you want to go for a walk? if they do have to wear one [...]

Dog, ticks, human health?

February 21st, 2011

I have always wanted a dog my WHOLE life. And i love them VERY much and they always seem to like me =) But i know that dogs can have, fleas, ticks, worms and whatnot. Can’t ticks be dangerous to a human also? I dont know. I guess i had a moment of hysteria, but [...]

I am thinking about getting a dog, and I want a Guard Dog or Explosive/Drug Sniffing dog. But I also want a playful dog. Would a Labrador Retriever be a good dog for me if I train it? Security/Guard Training: Military Style (attack) Drug Sniffing and Detection Explosive Detection – What dogs are good for [...]

asking for fabric donations?

February 20th, 2011

I want to make no sew blankets and beds for my local animal shelter because The dogs are housed outside year round & it gets really cold and rainy during the winter .. But its coming out to be super expensive for me.. How could I get for discounted fleece? Its going to cost like [...]

It looks like I’m going to have my first cat soon in a few weeks (5 weeks old whiscas cat) and I’m just thinking of what necessary items might have to be bought for him….any ideas? -Toys -cat toilet -cat bed….. -cat brushers…etc. ….anything else?

Double diapering-hip dysplasia?

February 20th, 2011

Any of you ever have to or know anyone who had to double or triple diaper your newborn because of hip dysplasia-or hip sublexaton(sp)? I have to double diaper my son & was wondering if anyone else had to & what was the outcome of it -did it go away or did your child need [...]

Hi I am getting a new dog at the weekend and am trying to look around for the best insurance deal. I have found tesco that looks the best value at 9.67 a month, this includes a good amount of cover for vets fee and the extras and has a 60 pound excess. Others have [...]

Our stray dog that sleeps on the porch.. i am afriad he is going to get to cold outside when winter comes. So we got him a dog house but he doesnt want to go in there.. or even stay in there?? what could i do to get my dog to like his dog house..