Our dogs bring so much joy and happiness to our lives. I cannot think of much that is better than seeing my pup’s tail wag as I walk into the house after a long day. Here are some of our favorite happy dog stories from American Animal Hospital Association and the healthypet website:

Smokey, the Shetland Sheepdog

Smokey has brought so much laughter into my life it is hard to pick just one special story, but here is the latest. We go camping whenever time permits. Smokey has a habit of stealing any piece of clothing that is lying around. This time he picked one of my bras from the duffel bag just before leaving the tent to go for a walk around the campground. Here we are strutting down the road, me proud to be walking this beautiful dog and Smokey proud to be showing off my bra to everyone. It wasn’t until someone stopped to find out what breed he was that I was made aware of his choice of toys to bring on his walk. Needless to say it was all over the campground by the end of the week. Now I check his mouth before leaving with him for a walk.

DD, the Australian Shepherd/Shetland Sheepdog mix
We bought a doggie gumball machine that dispenses dry dog food and treats. The instructions said to allow about 3 weeks for the dog to get used to eating from the machine. We opened the box at 11 p.m. one night, and by 11:45 p.m. she was reliably getting her own treats from the machine! What a smartie!

HoneyB, the Pekingese
HoneyB has brought so much love to my household. My father passed away and I was feeling so lost and alone. While at a flea market in Florida, we passed by a booth that sold dogs. HoneyB was in a cage and very undernourished. She weighed one pound and the owner was throwing her old chicken skin to eat. Well, needless to say, she came right home with us. It was a battle for awhile to keep her alive, but through diligent feeding and care she starting perking right up. Still feeling so lost over my dad, I clung to her. She provided me with love and compassion from that very day she came home with me. During my crying periods, she was there, looking at me with those big black eyes and staying close to me. She knew just when to give me that extra special attention. I love her so much.

Sam, the dog
When Sam was a puppy, he was a “puppy from hell.” He got into so much trouble, we didn’t know what to do with him. He destroyed our kitchen. He got into cabinets and destroyed boxes of rice and bags of cereal that ended up all over the floor. Bottles of soy sauce landed on top of the counter right side up! Nothing was left in the cabinets. Sam tore the curtains down from the sliding doors in the kitchen. He thought that that was a lot of fun. He then proceeded to the walls and chewed through them. By the time we came home from work, Sam had made the kitchen into a war zone. He was standing, tail wagging, on top of the curtains, which were on top of the pieces of sheet rock, which were on top of the pieces of flooring! He was so proud of himself and wanted us to tell him how good he was.
Well, the years have gone by and Sam is now four years old and as good as gold.He just loves his bed, which is in the new designer kitchen. If you ever need a reason to remodel any room of your house, just get a puppy and leave him alone in it. He will tell you exactly what needs to be changed.

Buddy, the black Labrador Retriever
Buddy loves to stick his head in between the pillows of the sectional couch, stick his backside in the air, and stay like that for 10 minutes or more!

Hercules, the Pekingese
Hercules’ room is our laundry room.One day the laundry basket was empty and this was something he had not seen since we got him. He is 9 months old. He started barking and growling at the empty basket as if it were a monster. Since then I have used that as an excuse to be behind on our laundry.

Emerson, the Cocker Spaniel
Emerson has a habit of passing gas, and when he does, it scares him to death! He will chase his tail for a few minutes, then pass gas, then jump in my lap from fear and stay there until he thinks it is safe to return to the floor. It doesn’t matter where I am! If he passes gas, he is in my lap. He has jumped on me when I am in the bathtub, when I am sitting at the dining room table eating dinner, and when I have company over and we are in the living room. The look on his face is the funniest thing I have ever seen. He looks at me like he is trying to say “Mommy, what was that and is everything okay?” He is very sweet but very dumb. I love him so much, even when he passes gas.

We believe the way to pay back our doggies for all the happiness they bring to our lives is to make sure they are happy. We play with our pups often and we take care of their health. We take them to the veterinarian for regular check-ups and feed them the premium in dog food and dog treats.

We never give our dogs human food (as the vet instructed).

Our vet has recommended good dog food and good dog treats to give them. He said that a good rule to follow is to get them food and treats that are all natural and low in fat.

Our dogs take care of our happiness and we take care of theirs. It’s a happy house at our place!

Lisa M Andrews is an expert on treatpeople.com/ natural dog treats. She loves spending time with her 3 dogs and assisting dog lovers with finding the right dog treats for their pets’ needs. She also enjoys talking with dog owners and hearing the stories about their favorite pets.

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How to get rid of flea on a cat without harming it

There are many ways to get rid of fleas on cats and dogs but doing it without harming your pet is a bit more of a challenge. This is probably most true with cats and especially kittens because they seem to be far more vulnerable to the poisons in home flea control remedies than your average dog is.

All flea sprays and other chemical cat flea killing solutions have one thing in common and that is that they are poisonous both to your pets and to you to some extent. If you are going to use any of these then please consult your vet first and try not to overdo the treatment.

The best way to get rid of fleas on cats

All the cat flea remedies that I know of have some drawbacks. They are either toxic to you or your pets or they don’t get rid of the fleas very well. In any event it’s likely that you’ll have to repeat the process regularly because fleas have a habit of coming back sooner or later. Here are some ways to get rid of fleas:

Cat flea collar

Simple but in my experience they’re not very effective. They’re not expensive and not too harmful to your pet but they do contain poison to kill the fleas. More about that in this article: thecatcollar.com/articles/does_your_pet_wear_a_cat_flea_collar.php Does Your Cat Wear A Cat Flea Collar?

Cat flea spray

You can get sprays for your pet and for the home. Make sure that you use the correct one on your cat because the house flea spray could be more deadly. Consult your vet first.

Cat flea shampoo

You could try and use one of the flea killing shampoos on your cat if you feel up to it. I tried it once on my cat but he turned into a monster. He hated it and I’ve got the scars to prove it.

Frontline

This is a product that you put on the back of your cats neck out of their reach. It’s absorbed into their body and should reduce flea numbers over a period of about 3 months. It prevents the fleas from reproducing.

Cat flea comb

This is the only way that I know of how to get rid of flea naturally. You need to use it on your pet every day to keep them from becoming a problem. When you find a flea you must kill it between two hard surfaces. You won’t get rid of fleas completely like this but it won’t harm your cat at all.

How to get rid of flea in your home and in your carpet

To eradicate fleas in your home you must get a suitable flea spray that is toxic to fleas. Again you should consult your vet before using it. You have to make sure that you spray everywhere and I mean everywhere because fleas can live in all sorts of places. It’s best to vacate the premises for several hours after treatment and you will probably need to do it again a few weeks later to kill any fleas that hatch since the last spraying.

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Historically, your choice of pets pretty much came down to dogs, cats, hamsters or something similar. In the digital age, virtual pets are all the rage.

Kids love pets. There are many situations where a pet could be a wonderful addition to your family. Unfortunately, there are many situations where adding a pet to your family would not be a good idea at all. The good news is that there are many free online virtual pets for your children to play. Kids can have fun naming and taking caring of their pet. You will not have to deal with dog hair on your business suit and cat scratches on your leather sofa. Virtual pets can be a win-win situation for you and children.

There are two main types of virtual pets. The first is one that “lives” on a website. In order to take care of the pet, your child must be online. They will register a user name and password. Each time they log back into the site, they will find their pet where they left him. Virtual pets can be fed, played with, taught tricks, and sent to bed. There are all sorts of virtual pets. You can raise a dog or cat as well as an alien or monster. Pet owners can earn points which can be spent at a virtual store.

There are a few things to look out for when dealing with online virtual pet websites. First, some sites are free, but only for a trial period. Sometimes items for your virtual pet can cost actual money. Make sure you know the terms of the site before signing up. Don’t allow your child to input any personal information. Some sites will ask for first and last name, address, birth date, or telephone number. Instruct your children to never give out this information without your permission. There are plenty of sites that do not require any personal information which are probably better choices.

There are also some virtual pet sites that are not appropriate for children. Before turning your kids loose, spend a few minutes checking out the site. One thing to check for is the ability to contact other players. If there is a chat or email function, discuss your rules with your children before logging in.

The other type of online virtual pet is one that you download from the internet onto your computer. There are some advantages to this. First, you will not need to be connected to the internet in order to play. There are no chat features. Once downloaded, the virtual pet becomes like any other computer game. Just like with any other download, you need to ensure that you have a virus protection program running. Either type of online virtual pet can bring a lot of enjoyment to your child while keeping your home free of pet hair and chewed slippers.

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Not like raising children, we just cannot explain to our dogs what we want from them. It is essential that we learn HOW to teach our dogs to have good behavior. It is imperative that we do teach our dogs that good behavior we expect them to have. That way, our neighbors, friends, family and even strangers will enjoy the company of our dog.

Choosing the right dog training collars are a very important part of your training knowledge.
Whatever collar you choose, the most important is that it fits YOUR dog properly for its size. This may mean buying several collars in its first year of growth.

There is a right and wrong way to put on some collars; ask a professional where you buy your collar how to put it on your dog. Find out exactly how that collar should be used. Find out if it could hurt your dog. Is that really what you want to do?

Choose the right chain size for your dog if you get the most common chain collar. Again, ask a professional for some of their suggestions and ideas. What I often did, and still do is when I see a particular dog I am impressed with, I talk to the dog owner and ask him/her what training method they used. Most important, your dog is your friend, your “family”, so, please be careful how you use any equipment. Always find out from someone who knows how to use that equipment, not

Choosing the right dog training collars are a very important part of your training knowledge.
Whatever collar you choose, the most important is that it fits YOUR dog properly for its size. This may mean buying several collars in its first year of growth.

There is a right and wrong way to put on some collars; ask a professional where you buy your collar how to put it on your dog. Find out exactly how that collar should be used. Find out if it could hurt your dog. Is that really what you want to do?

Choose the right chain size for your dog if you get the most common chain collar.
Again, ask a professional for some of their suggestions and ideas. What I often did, and still do is when I see a particular dog I am impressed with, I talk to the dog owner and ask him/her what training method they used. Most important, your dog is your friend, your “family”, so, please be careful how you use any equipment. Always find out from someone who knows how to use that equipment, not

And please remember, this article is for educational purpose only. Always check with a professional dog person to see what is best for your precious pet.

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First, let me explain myself. I am not impartial to Dachshunds. I owned two beautiful Long Haired Miniature Dachshunds for 15 years. My boss had a Miniature Wire Haired Dachshund that often came into the office. And close friends of mine Long Haired Miniature Dachshunds as pets.

We had miniature dogs at that time because we worked, and they fit perfectly into our working schedule. They were little enough to keep in the house while we were gone to work.

Evidence of the Dachshund as a breed is not found till the sixteenth century. Back then they were called the Little Burrow Dog, Dacksel, or Badger Dog. The modern name means badger (dachs) and hund, meaning dog in German.

These dogs would follow its prey, enter the burrow, pull it out and kill it.

The original Dachshund was smooth, with the possibility of the long haired being bred with the German Spaniels and the wire haired were bred with Pinschers and the Terrier.

The Dachshund is very bold, extremely curious and always up for adventure; and I can attest to this first hand. The Dachshunds is very good with children in its own family, but may snap at other kids. They are not really sociable dogs. They love the outdoors.

If you give it moderate walks on a leash that will fulfill their exercise requirement. But again, they love the outdoors.

One of the major issues with these dogs is disc disease. They have a lifespan of 12-14 years. Obesity can be a problem, so feed it good premium food, but not too much.

The Dachshund has a very pleasant expression. They are very loveable within their own family.

Facts:

AKC Ranking: 5

Family: Scent hound

Area of Origin: Germany

Date of Origin: 1500’s

Original Function: Flushing badgers

Today’s Function: Earthdog trials, Dachshund field trials

The Dachshund comes in two sizes: Miniature and Standard. It comes in three coats: Wire Haired, Long Haired and Smooth.

It has a high energy level but will be satisfied with moderate walks. It is not too playful, but loves walks, running and playing outdoors. It is not a lover of other pets. The Dachshund can be stubborn, and therefore not too easy to train.

The Hound Group:

Hounds are one of the very oldest groups of dogs. The sight hounds obviously pursue by sight, the scent hounds pursue their prey by scent. Some breeds pursue their prey by both sight and scent, and yet others do not seem like hound dogs at all. All hound dogs have in common their pursuit their quarry. The hound dog does not wait for direction, rather it leads the way in pursuit.

Ruth is a wife, a stepmom a dog owner and a business person. She is married for almost 30 years to Chris who has been, and still is, battling the monster MS. She owns 3 dogs, Nikki, Benny and Dukie. Her passions have always been health for people and pets. She has been active on the internet for a few years. Two of her dogs are certified dog therapy animals.

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