Category Archives: Pets & Other Animals

‘Sit Up’ Buddy: Training Your Dog To Sit Like You

The trick of “sitting up” is easily taught to small dogs, but should try not be included in a big dog’s education, as it is difficult for them to preserve their balance. The training of sitting up is one of the first tricks to teach and forms the groundwork for many other dog tricks. To […]

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‘On Trust’ & ‘Paid For’: One of the Oldest Dog Tricks that Never Fail to Entertain

“On Trust” & “Paid For” for are one of the oldest dog tricks that afford as much entertainment as anything a dog can do since the early 1900s. It is not the easiest trick to be taught but can be elaborated on and presented in several different forms to impress most people. To teach this […]

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“Daddy, Can I Have A Puppy?”

Sooner or later, every parent is likely to hear: “Please, can I have a puppy?” Rather than dodge the question, parents should consider whether their family is ready for a pet, says Sharon Bergen, senior vice president of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, the nation’s leading provider of early childhood care and education. […]

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‘Black Collar’ Affair Honors Canine Heroes

The guests of honor wore black ties, arrived in limousines and walked the yellow carpet – on all fours. In a “black collar” ceremony in New York City, professionally trained service dogs were honored for their contributions to the community through the Pedigree Paws to Recognize program, an annual tribute to canine heroes. Jacko, an […]

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Your Pets and Arthritis

Arthritis is the term used in both human and veterinary medicine to describe any type of joint inflammation. Several types exist, including rheumatoid, degenerative, and infectious arthritis, each having a different cause. Infections, autoimmune diseases, trauma, and certain drugs, such as sulfa antibiotics, can promote joint inflammation. The clinical signs associated with joint disease are […]

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