If your dog has suddenly started growling, snapping, or biting regularly, then you may have a serious problem on your hands. You need to train your dog not to be aggressive, but you also need to understand that there is more than one type of aggression in dogs to look out for. Aggression is one of the biggest reasons that pet owners seek the help of animal behaviorists or dog trainers for their pets....
It’s surprising just how smelly something as small as a hamster can be. You don’t have to resign yourself to living in a smelly home because you have a hamster as a pet. We’re going to go through five different ideas and tips to help you and your hamster live together in harmony. Keep reading to learn more! The 5 Ways to Get Rid of Hamster Smell: Clean & Deodorize the Cage Often Your hamster’s cage needs to be cleaned and deodorized often....
If you are purchasing your first family dog, you are in for a great treat and many years of happy times. However, one of the first things you will need to do is potty train your dog to prevent it from going inside the house. Dogs that are not potty trained will ruin your carpets, create a bad odor in your home, and spread more allergy-causing proteins through their urine. It’s a little harder to potty train a dog than a cat, but it’s still fairly easy and should only require a few days to complete....
The La Flèche chicken is a broody chicken from La Flèche, France. It’s named for the geographic region of its origin, as well as the distinctive “V” comb shape. This chicken grows slowly, but it can produce large egg clutches and good table meat. Like other breeds, these birds don’t take well to being tamed, but they’re not aggressive. They’re active birds and love to forage, making them a good choice to live on free-range farming environments....
Height: 23 – 25 inches Weight: 55 – 88 pounds Lifespan: 11 – 14 years Colors: Cream, silver, yellow, black, chocolate Suitable for: Active lifestyles, homes with land Temperament: Energetic, loyal, intense, action-oriented Labrador Retrievers and Weimaraners are very different breeds, but they share many similar characteristics. Both dogs are used in the hunting world to track and retrieve prey. Weimaraners have a distinct dusty blue coat and labs can come in a few varieties of colors such as black, yellow, and cream....
Beagles are considered one of the most popular dogs in the nation because of their fun personality and gentle behavior around children and other pets. Even though both males and females fall under this category, there are some notable differences between the two genders. Most importantly, males are more independent, laid back, and prone to barking, whereas the females are much more fun, require a lot of attention, and sometimes demonstrate moody behavior....
Height: 32-33 inches Weight: 145-165 pounds Lifespan: 7-10 years Colors: Black with brown markings Suitable for: Active families, houses with yards, strong pack leadership Temperament: Loyal, intelligent, protective, social, good with kids, active The Rottweiler Great Dane mix is a massive, powerful dog that can weigh up to an astonishing 165 pounds. Black with brown markings, this mixed breed typically ends up looking like a Rottweiler when full-grown. But while huge, these dogs are loving and loyal....
Height: 22 – 28 inches Weight: 100 – 180 pounds Lifespan: 12 – 15 years Colors: Brown, white, red, black Suitable for: Active families, families with older children, homes with a large & secure yard Temperament: Calm, protective, quiet, loving The Saint Weiler dog breed is certainly not for the faint-hearted! This cross comes from a hybrid of purebred parentage of Rottweilers and Saint Bernards, two huge breeds. Both contributing breeds have a history of work and service, such as police work, search & recuse, and guard dogs....
Nowadays, there are all kinds of exciting morphs that you can get when you adopt a reptile. When it comes to the Ball Python, many colorful mixes and morphs are available to engage new Ball Python owners. However, there is always something to be said for the classic, older morphs. The Spider Ball Python morph is one of the earlier morphs of the famous Ball Python snake. They are one of the most common and play a heavy hand in many new mixes....
We’ve almost all heard the myth that dogs see the world in black and white, but this myth just doesn’t hold up to reality. Despite this, dogs can perceive, process, and may even be attracted to certain colors; the scope of their color vision is just much smaller than that of a human. So your dog may have developed color “preferences,” and you just don’t know! What Is Color Blindness? In short, color blindness is an inability to differentiate between colors or see specific colors in any way, shape, or form....
Due to their size and strength, Great Danes are known both as “Apollo Dogs” and as “Gentle Giants.” When they stand tall and erect, they strike a majestic and imposing stance that sets them apart from most other breeds of dogs. Although big and strong, they have hearts of gold—with calm and loving personalities. Great Danes see themselves as part of your family and, if brought up correctly, will be devoted to their humans....
Trying to keep stray cats away from your house can be a challenge. You may have already done your best to remove whatever is enticing stray cats to enter your yard, such as opened trash cans, with little success. If you are looking into natural cat repellents, you may have heard that black pepper deters cats. The truth is yes, black pepper deters cats. But should you use it? Is it safe?...
Conure birds are a joy to have because of their colorful appearance and overall intelligence. But that same intelligence can make shopping for toys a pain. These birds can quickly master them and grow bored, which can be frustrating for both you and your Conure! But these 10 toys offer a few different perks to keep your Conure entertained for hours on end. From affordability to intellectual stimulation, they’re everything that both you and your Conure need....
Given the opportunity, most house cats can spend up to 20 hours a day sleeping. Therefore, it would be incredibly hypocritical of one breed to accuse another of being “lazy.” Nonetheless, some breeds are naturally more docile or low-energy, making them ideal for people looking for a couch partner. If you are looking for a cat with a laid-back personality, you have come to the right place. The following are 10 cat breeds that are exceptionally lazy even by cat standards....
Snakes are a common creature both in the real world and in folklore. There are more than 3,000 venomous and non-venomous snakes across the globe. But, what snakes can we go out and see in real life? More than 40 snakes called the various ecosystems of Arizona their homes. Here are ten snakes that you might see in Arizona. Venomous Snakes Found in Arizona: Arizona Ridge-Nosed Rattlesnake View this post on Instagram...
One of the most valuable parts of owning a cat is that they are fellow mammals with unique personalities. Not unlike us, cats can have their likes and dislikes and it’s interesting to peer into their world and find out more about how they think. The hearing range of a domesticated cat is one of the broadest amongst all mammals. A cat’s hearing capabilities extend from 48 Hz to 85 kHz....
Rat and mouse urine can be a challenging problem to clean. The urine contains ammonia which can cause a number of health issues, including asthma and other respiratory problems, so it’s important to clean the urine as soon as possible to prevent any long-term damage. Luckily, there are a number of products available that can help clean rat and mouse urine. In this article, we’ll be discussing the best rat and mouse urine cleaners for 2022 and giving you a rundown of what to expect from each product....
Getting a new puppy is an exciting time for any owner, but it is also full of challenges. After an initial period of settling in, you will want to start socializing your new addition and the earlier you can start basic training, the better your chances of having a well-behaved dog. You need to ensure that they’re happy and healthy, too, while also ensuring that your pet pup forms close bonds with family members....
If you have any experience with owning livestock, you know there are predators out there who want your livestock for dinner. Depending on the area you live in, there could be coyotes, mountain lions, foxes, wolves, or even bears. A livestock guardian dog could help you keep all your chickens, ducks, goats, sheep, or other small livestock safe and accounted for. Sure, there’s your average family house dog who barks from the inside of the house at every person walking by, and then there are livestock guardian dogs (LGDs for short)....
It’s fun to play with a frisky kitten but that playfulness can lead to biting, which is not so fun, especially when this biting behavior continues into your kitten’s adulthood. Why do kittens bite and how can you stop your kitten from biting during play? Just like puppies, biting is normal behavior for kittens, but it can get out of control. Here are some of the most common reasons why kittens bite....
