Keys to Protecting Your House from a New Puppy
You’re getting a new puppy! You have done the fun part. You took the time to visit a breeder, pet store or shelter, and have decided to bring a dog into your…
Browsing: choosing a pet
5 Reasons to Check a Breeder’s Reputation Before Buying a Pet
by Sandi Lilly If you’ve decided it’s time to purchase a furry friend, be sure to do your due diligence. Purchasing an animal from a disreputable breeder may mean that you end…
Things to Know Before Living with your Pets
Every person has his best moments that will last forever. Meeting your pet for the first time may be one among those. You might be dreaming of buying a pet ever since…
A New Member of the Family
by Lauren Edwards
Adopting a dog to enhance your family unit is not a decision you should take lightly. You need to put as much careful planning into the adoption process as you would in buying a house, preparing for a baby or when organizing your wedding. Researching the right breed for your circumstances is of paramount importance, as unfortunately many prospective owners rush into the decision, often swayed by a new designer breed, without considering what the animal may be like.
It is a good idea before embarking on the dog adoption process that you evaluate how your life could fit around a dog and not how a dog could fit into your life. You need to calculate how long the dog may be left alone during the day if your family is at work or school, as more than four hours is not really acceptable. Furthermore, you need to decide if you can put aside time to exercise your new canine friend and whether you would be prepared to train it. Puppies will need training whether for toilet needs or for when you are walking them.
Parrots are Pets for Life
This article was written by Caitlin, a writer based in Edinburgh. She shares her home with Oscar, a 14-year-old African Grey she rehabilitated after rescuing him from a difficult situation, and Rudy,…
Getting a Puppy for Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching and we are all starting to consider the perfect gift for our loved ones. Parents with children often want to get them a puppy. They know the joy…
How to Introduce a New Dog to Your Toddler
As any parent will tell you, raising a child isn’t meant to be easy, and it’s something that takes a lot of work, patience, and love to get right. The same can be said for bringing a dog into your family, so when you’re trying to do both at the same time, it can turn into quite the challenge. Introducing a new dog to your toddler requires a bit of dedication to make sure things run smoothly, but if you’re willing to put in the work, your toddler and your new dog will make fast friends.
Why Bearded Dragons Make Great Pets
When it comes to choosing a new pet, may of s automatically think of getting a dog or a cat. Or maybe a bird. However; there are other four-legged creatures that also…
Adopting an Older Dog?
Here’s What You Need to Know!
There are times when you inherit an older dog, accidentally or otherwise. Some may be strays you rescue from the street, others may be dogs whose owners cannot take care of them for some reason or the other, and yet others may be those you bring home from the pound. However they come into your life, looking after older dogs is a different experience from taking care of puppies. There is a tremendous need for adopting older dogs as most would opt for the puppy. You can experience much pleasure when you save an older dog from the alternative. In general, here’s what you need to know when it comes to taking care of your adopted older dog:
Adopting a Parrot is a Long Term Commitment
Few pets are as intelligent, engaging, and expressive as parrots. Their personalities, curiosity, and ability to bond with people make them incredibly rewarding companions. But bringing a parrot into your home should never be an impulse decision. These birds require a level of time, attention, and long-term commitment that many new owners underestimate. Before adopting