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 […]
Tag: pets
#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 […]
#94. Identification for Your Cat or Dog
Whether you have a dog or a cat it is a good idea for them to have some type of ID so they can be sure to get them back to you if they get out & get lost. There are many types of ID’s you can use for your pet & I will cover […]
#93. Is an Annual Vet Appointment Really Needed?
It is recommended that as humans we have annual checkups with our Doctors & some people have to if they have prescriptions they need to have refilled. Some go because their spouses or a family member “makes” them go. These exams allow Doctors to see how our overall health is & to answer any questions […]
#92. Gifts for Your Ferret(s)
I fostered ferrets & fell in love with these funny little characters. I “foster failed” & adopted quite a few ferrets. I currently have two dogs that would not be good with them, so I don’t have any currently, but I may again, someday. I have written some other posts about ferrets including posts # […]
#91. Gifts for the Dog in Your Life
There are so many awesome gift ideas out there for dogs, I had a hard time picking which ones to select. I recommend you read where it is manufactured to make sure it is from a place you are comfortable with. Some places have more regulation on what is safe for pets (lead, or small […]
#89. Fun Gifts for Your Guinea Pig
Not only is the gift idea above fun, but it can be a great way to introduce more fresh foods into your Guinea Pigs diet. I wrote a Guinea Pig Care series which were posts #’s 63, 65 & 68 & in these posts you will find a lot of information to help keep your […]
#88. Should I Give a Pet as a Gift?
Those that have read my blog at least a few times probably know how I would answer the question of whether you should gift someone a pet. My answer would be no, just like most of us wouldn’t want someone picking out our friends, job, home, spouse or roommates for us. We like to be […]
#87. Gift Ideas for the Birds in Your Home
Christmas is coming & this may be a good time to give your birds some new items. Remember not all birds are immediately receptive to new items in their cages or nearby. I have had some I have had to keep the new item 10 feet away from them for a few weeks. Pick it […]
#86. Gifts Your Cat Might Like for Christmas
Cats like many pets have toys they enjoy & play with often or ones they ignore. Cats are usually night owls so many cats play with toys & objects when we are fast asleep in dreamland. I remember when I had a cat & would I give her a new toy & she would ignore […]
Echoing Great Pet Care 