I honestly never thought much about how my pets thought about these things till I learned to watch the body language of pets. We as humans usually like to be hugged by those we are close to or want to be close to. I know there are exceptions to every rule, so this is not […]
Tag: animals
#107. My Parrot’s Homemade Seed Recipe
6-10 years ago after I started seeing my pet’s current Veterinarian, I started to look into the ingredients in bird foods sold in stores & online. Before each bird’s first visit with the Vet, she would ask you to bring in the bag of food you were feeding & any treats. I would listen as […]
#106. Chewing on inappropriate items: Ideas to help
As humans we sometimes assume our pets should know what is appropriate to chew on (their toys) & not our slippers or other things. The puppy above is a new dog for one of my co-workers, she is estimated to be 5-6 months & may never have had a family of her own before to […]
#105. Help, my Dog is Eating Poop
Stool eating is called coprophagia. This is a disgusting habit some dogs have, not all dogs do it all the time & some never do it. Some eat their own dodo & some eat other dogs poop or other animals poop. My current dogs will eat rabbit dodo but no other animals dodo. I have […]
#104. For Your Birds: An Alternative when Fresh Foods are not in Season
Recently I have bought some mangoes at the a grocery store for my birds & when I cut into them they were icky inside & had brown patches. I thought maybe I just didn’t know how to pick good ones at the store, so I asked a couple coworkers & they chuckled & said they […]
#103. The Pros, Cons & Alternatives to Dog Parks
It seems in the last 10 years more & more dog parks are popping up all over. I thought it would be a good idea to go over some of the pros & cons of them & give you some alternative ideas. Dog parks do not fit all dogs personalities & honestly you have to […]
#101. Understanding Dog Training Methods: (4th in series). Finding The Right Dog Trainer
Whether you have a puppy or an adult dog, training is a way to communicate with your dog. The old saying that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks is not true at all. I have taught dogs even seniors new commands or tricks. Dog training teaches you how to communicate with your beloved […]
#97. Understanding Dog Training Methods, 1st in Series
There are a variety of trainers out there who use a variety of training methods. In The US where I live there is no licencing or school/college/training programs required to set up a training place & label yourself a dog trainer. Now some dog training facilities or places do require you train under them for […]
#96. Can I Change My New Pet’s Name?
The simple answer is yes, you can change a pet’s name. Now depending on how long they had the name it could take longer for the pet to answer to the new name. I fostered for 20+ years & honestly I would say there probably was under 15 pets out of close to 175+ that […]
#95. Is a Bird a Good Pet Choice for You?
I am a bird owner & have been since about 1985. I have had a variety of birds of different types & sizes. I fostered birds also & I honestly can’t say how many but my guess would be between 40-60 birds. I have personally had Finches, Parakeets, Canaries, Lovebirds, Conure, Cockatiels, & Amazons. I […]