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Golden Retrievers are among the most beloved dogs in the world. They’re affectionate, friendly, and intelligent, which makes them firm favorites for working or as companions. While the behavior of many adult Goldens is stellar, much of their good behavior is the result of dedicated training efforts by their owners. Teaching your Golden Retriever to be an upstanding canine citizen takes time but is worth the effort. We hope that this step-by-step guide will help you get started....

If you’re searching for a unique breed of chicken to raise that produces a good quality and quantity of eggs, as well as making a good pet, then the Isbar chicken might be the best choice for your needs. This delightful creature is a relatively new breed of chicken; this delightful creature lays up to five speckled, green-tinted eggs a week at the high range. If given the proper care and nutrition, this breed lays eggs year-round....

In the world of domestic reptiles, there are few pets more popular than the ball python. But breeders were not content with the standard black and white coloration of this species. After many years of concentrated breeding efforts, wild morphs of ball pythons now exist in many colors. Perhaps none is more striking than the Lavender Albino Ball python, which is a mix of yellow spots over a light lavender base color, making for one of the most unique appearances in the reptile kingdom....

It seems like virtually overnight, dogs went from just being pets (or possibly guard dogs) to having all sorts of jobs. While seeing-eye dogs for the blind have been around for a long time, you might have noticed that everywhere you go, there’s a working dog in a vest performing some sort of function. Is that dog a service dog or a therapy dog? Are they an emotional support animal? Are these all the same thing, and if not, what are the differences between them?...

Height: 8 – 11 inches Weight: 8 – 16 pounds Lifespan: 12 – 15 years Colors: Black, white, tan, red, grey Suitable for: Families, couples, singles, apartment living Temperament: Loyal, affectionate, energetic, friendly, sweet, playful, spirited The Shiffon is a hybrid breed, a cross between the Brussels Griffon and the Shih Tzu. These sweet little dogs are lapdogs through and through and ideal for apartment living. They inherit the best traits from their parent breeds, and while they can certainly be a bit mischievous at times, they are sweet little pooches overall, with large, bubbly personalities....

Review Summary Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Paola Cuevas Veterinarian, MVZ Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Paola Cuevas Veterinarian, MVZ The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. We give Honest Kitchen dog food a rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars. While it can be challenging trying to adjust some pets to a dehydrated dog food, the overall nutritional results can be outstanding. The Honest Kitchen recently released a cold compressed cluster dog food, and it offers many of the same great nutritional perks in a convenient kibble-looking package!...

No matter how much money we spend buying our dogs the tastiest, best quality food we can afford, they never quite seem to lose their tendency to snack on the most disgusting things they can find. Whether they’re scavenging from the litter box or ingesting a dead bird you came across on your daily walk, dogs will just eat the darndest things sometimes. If you’ve started noticing your dog eating dirt, you might wonder if there’s a reason for this behavior or if your dog’s just being weird....

You may have wondered why horses need shoes and just what purpose a horseshoe serves. Just like a human’s fingernail, horse’s hooves constantly grow, and in the wild, they get naturally worn out by the terrain on which they live. Domesticated horses need shoes to protect their hooves from the rugged terrain that they do not encounter in the wild, such as concrete. Not all horses need shoes, though, and the big question is whether your horse needs them and whether they are harmful to your horse....

If you’re an animal lover who has recently entered the realm of pet rabbit ownership, you will quickly have realized that rabbits don’t communicate like cats or dogs. They may appear not to be as expressive or communicative as your other pets, but the truth is they are “talking” to you all the time. Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Lauren Demos Veterinarian, DVM Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Lauren Demos...

Every cat has their own personality. One cat may love strangers and wants to be the center of attention any time someone comes over. Another cat may hightail it out of the room as soon as the doorbell rings. Sometimes, both cats can live in the same household! Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Paola Cuevas Veterinarian, MVZ Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Paola Cuevas Veterinarian, MVZ The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research....

Whether your dog is old or a puppy, accidents happen. They can also be caused by either physical or emotional distress. It is usually the dog bed that is the first thing to suffer. Dogs are more prone to accidents in bed because they are asleep or napping and are unable to maintain control of their bladder. Soggy dogs that have been out on wet walks and jump exhaustedly into their bed when they get home can also create a waterlogged bed....

When you get a new pet parrotlet, it can take some time for both of you to get used to one another. For your bird, it takes time to adjust to the new people and surroundings; for the owner’s part, you might spend a lot of time wondering if your new feathery friend is okay. When you haven’t spent a lot of time around an animal, it can be hard to interpret its behaviors....

Coming up with a name for your cat can be a lengthy process. Common or stereotypical names like “Fluffy” or “Garfield” may not cut it for some cat owners, and the vague nickname “Cat,” made famous in the film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” forces others to think that you did not put much effort in naming your feline. Since cats are more mysterious and guarded with their emotions, they’re often more challenging to name than other pets like dogs....

When the climate gets warmer, and critters start coming out of their nesting areas, you can’t know which snakes you’re likely to meet. And since rattlesnakes are the most common, most people end up mistaking other species for them. Rattlesnakes are fascinating reptiles, but they aren’t the safest, so people fear them. Unfortunately, other harmless critters suffer the lash from the rattler-phobic humans due to misidentification. For this reason, it would be best to study snakes around you, know the ones that look like rattlesnakes, and how to identify a rattlesnake....

The soft crate is an essential accessory for many dog owners. It makes travel and potty training easier, and bedtime more comfortable. But not all dog crates are created equal. You will need to consider size, material, and design, but also optional features such as the fabric’s water resistance and expandable panels. Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Nia Perkins Veterinarian, DVM Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Nia Perkins Veterinarian, DVM...

You’ve seen it happen hundreds of times: You reach out to pet your cat on “that spot,” and they immediately react by twitching, purring, or even outright attacking you. That’s a ticklish spot, right? Can cats even be ticklish? The answer is yes — probably. We’re not 100% certain, but it definitely looks like some cats can be ticklish. However, they may not show it in the same way that humans do....

As one of the most easily recognized dog breeds, the English Bulldog has many unique features that make this dog popular. These telltale features include a short and flat wrinkled face, an underbite, a low and wide stance, and a boxy, muscular body. This dog is also one of the breeds that typically require the females to be artificially inseminated, even though it’s possible for some English Bulldogs to breed naturally....

Height 18 – 22 inches Weight 35 – 53 pounds Lifespan 12 – 15 years Colors Wheaten yellow, reddish-yellow, earthy grey, black Suitable for Active homes, large families, companions Temperament Lively, courageous, and persistent The Bosnian Coarse Haired Hound has many names, including Bosnian Rough Haired Hound, Bosnian Hound, Barak, Bosanski Ostrodlaki Gonic, Illyrian Hound, and others. As you may have guessed, it has long, bushy fur with a thick undercoat that gives it a shaggy appearance....

Height: 21 – 28 inches Weight: 50 – 90 pounds Lifespan: 10 – 12 years Colors: White, brindle, black, fawn, red, blue Suitable for: Active families looking for a low-shedding pet and watchdog Temperament: Loyal, intelligent, friendly, alert The Boxerman may seem like an anomaly. They have the undeniable cuteness of the Boxer combined with the no-nonsense attitude of the Doberman. It sounds odd but it works! The former is an old breed, with a history that belies their looks....

Ducks are popular farm animals that can lay free eggs for the breakfast table and bring joy to the household as an interactive pet. There are at least a dozen different types of farm ducks in existence, including the Buff Orpington duck. This duck breed is large, hardy, and easy to care for. Read on to learn about their lifespan, behavior, care needs, and more. Quick Facts About Buff Orpington Ducks...