Thank goodness for PetSmart and its affordable dog training classes.
Manu is my first dog. She is a big, fuzzy, slobbery, hyperactive golden retriever. I am the last in my family to own a dog. I have shared my entire life with big dogs. Not average …

I love this place! Not only was it recommended to me by a rescue group but I can now recommend it to everyone else.
I love that it is a home. They only take in about 6 dogs. It is a huge 2+ acre place and the dogs have a …

Ever since I saw the cute taco bell commercial with the chihuahua in it , I have wanted one . Finally while browsing our local flea market , I found a breeder and got he sweetest little puppy I have ever seen .
His name is Skippy , and he …

I am a dog trainer and I raise and train Dalmatians. I work closely with my veternarian to keep my dogs in their best health and over the years I’ve learned a thing or two about some of the more esoteric ways of taking care of dogs. …

It was my first time to try Holistic Recipe for Puppy with Lamb Flavour since half the puppies in our litter were allergic to Eukanuba, and this had a hypoallergenic formula but I am really disappointed to say that it doesn’t work for us even though it’s already got …

I was checking out the pet isles at Target a few days ago and I noticed these Iams puppy treats. They’re for pups up to twelve months old. I bought a new dog a few months ago and she turned out to be quite a picky one. Most of …

I, like many others, purchased this product to save money on flea and tick medicine. As all pet owners know, pets are a big investment and can really cost a lot of money. I had just spent a lot of money on several ‘tooth extractions’ at the …

I’ve had two miniature vlack poodles so far. Actually, one was our family dog until he died a number of years ago, and the other one was the family’s dog until I moved out. In other words, she was my dog as well until I moved out almost a …

If you have a dog that loves to chew on things, but they are really rough and chew through every thing, you should try giving them a Nylabone dog bone.
These bones come in all different shapes and sizes. Some of the Nylabone even have little nubs on them …

I received this medicine from my vet for my cat’s diarrhea. It is a pale yellow-colored liquid medicine and must be refrigerated. At the time I received this, my cat had been suffering diarrhea for about three weeks. He had first become sick from his old food, producing shapeless …

Our pet Doberman named Jaguar is one giant fierce-looking dog but with a soft heart. Everytime people in our neighborhood see and hear him bark, they got petrified because of his huge voice and very big and strong physique. What they do not know about …

My cat has had fleas since she was a kitten, and I always thought it was natural for cats to have fleas and that it was something cats had to live with. After watching some t.v. commercials on flea eliminating products, I decided to look some up for …

Eating this dry cat food has saved the life of my Maine Coon cat. There are certain minerals in regular cat foods that he cannot digest. These minerals create crystals in his urine. In time, the crystals block the super-thin urethra so he cannot urinate. And if a cat …

I have a Siamese cat who, when annoyed with me for some reason, will urinate on various objects in the house until his demands are satisfied. I love him anyway.
For his most recent misbehavior he chose my cream colored microfiber couch, and he must have drank all night …

The Petkin Kitty Ear Wipes claim to remove dirt, odor and wax from your cat’s ears. It also professes to soothe itching. It comes in a package of 40 wipes for about $5.00 CDN, which is extremely economical, especially because under most instances, cat ears need not be cleaned …

It was my first time to have my dogs registered and I was quite nervous as we were due for late registrations on 2 of our dogs which were already 1 years old and the other 10 months, we were supposed to have them registered before 8 months and …

I often give my dog different kinds of compressed rawhide and Dentley’s is definitely one of my favorites. My Golden Retriever is what I consider to be a power chewer as she can go through bones pretty fast. I won’t buy her the bones that are not …

IAMS Weight & Hairball Care Cat Food. We have been using IAMS weight & hairball care cat food for our cat Charlie who sheds a lot and, uh, let’s say, needs some help with controlling his appetite. This food works very well for us. Charlie has not had a …

About a year ago I got two puppies from a neighbor. They’re siblings and mutt so they have different coats to go with their very different personalities. I got them during winter so they had been inside until it started getting warm enough that we’d let them go outside …

My neighbors cat got fleas and I started to think. Her cat was an indoor cat and so was mine. So how did it get fleas? It doesn’t matter what matters is I realized that my cat does get out from time to time and I became worried he …

Recently, I was able to obtain a sample of Dogswell Veggie Life Happy Hips Treat. This was a chicken and banana flavor and it was served up as what I would call a cluster treat. There was a lot going on with this dog treat, and I …

When I got my rat terrier nearly fourteen years ago, the breed was virtually unheard of. I found him in a little pet shop near my home on Long Island, NY and fell in love immediately. I had originally wanted a Jack Russell Terrier, but surprisingly all of the …

I have always thought that German Shepherd is the best dog ever created. I say this because so far I have owned two in my lifetime. The first one was when I was very young. My father had bought one when I was around nine or so and I instantly …

I have a 4 year old Beagle Mix dog named Rachel. A few years back a friend of mine gave me a book called “Food Dogs Die For”, which actually was a review of the pet food industry. After reading the book I began making my own …

I am a dog person, and actually an animal professional. I’ve been in various animal businesses my whole life. I’ve worked at stables, owned horses for seventeen years, worked in pet salons, been a sales representative for various pet products, and in the dog grooming and pet …

Every morning when I wake up I look to the left and see Dusty Road, my 9 year old Shih Tzu sleeping and to the right I see Dudley-Do-Right, my 7 year old Shih Tzu. The Shih Tzu breed is said to be originally bred to sit …

A keeshond is a breed of dog that originated in Holland. Keeshonds are medium sized with long gray fur. I had my keeshond, Silver Fox, for seven years until the family moved into an apartment and we had to find a new home for him. He was a wonderful …

I have always been nervous when trimming my dog’s nails. It scares me because it is dangerous to cut too much, but this nail trimmer actually seems pretty safe to use. I always just trim a little at a time because I do not want to take any chances …

Tibetan Terriers as a Family Pet
I am currently writing this review with my black and white Tibetan Terrier Bobby, aka Bobby Dazzler, laying on the sofa next to me and squishing me into a corner as he’s so relaxed.
There are several things about Tibetan Terriers that you should know …

Let me start by saying I love my Chesapeake Bay Retriever and plan on getting another in a few years. This is not the breed for everyone and please make sure you know what you are getting into.
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is said to be …

Whiskas Homestyle Favorites are cat food for adult cats that comes in many different flavors - several kinds of chicken, turkey, beef, mixed grill, cod, ocean whitefish, tuna, fresh water trout, and salmon (that I know of). Each one is very soft and moist, it comes with either gravy …

Why doesn’t everybody think crows are hilarious and interesting when they so clearly are? Have you ever decided to have a caw-off with a crow? Why not? They’ll do it as long as you let them unless somebody drops a french fry in their line of …

Growing up my family had two miniature schnauzers and now that I’m on my own I have remained loyal to the breed. My miniature schnauzer “Max” was rescued from a local shelter which makes him that much more special. What do I love about my miniature schnauzer? First …

Papillon means butterfly in French. Papillons get their name due to their large butterfly-like ears. These dogs were not originally bred for a lot of hard work, but are surprisingly athletic. They make great family pets are are great for a few laughs.
I have owned a papillon for …

I had really wanted an celf cleaning litter box, as I was sick of cleaning the old fashioned one all of the time. So my Husband decided to buy me one for Christmas and I was so excited! I put it all togeather (Which actually took a little bit …

The Canadian horse is, without a doubt, Canada’s national treasure. It is a beautiful breed, resembling a lot of Spanish blood in its very fine lineage. They generally have excellent bone and feet, paired with gentle and calm dispositions make for a wonderful companion and splendid competition partner.
They …

The Cat Dancer cat toy has been one of the best toys I’ve ever purchased. The product could not be simpler. It’s merely a long thin wire with pieces of rolled cardboard attached to each end. At the handle, there is only one piece of rolled cardboard and at …

Livig in Florida, there are more hazards to my dogs than when I lived north, it seems. Instead of using heart worm pills only 6 months a year, in Florida it has to be used all year around, due to the warm weather.
Because …

The Purina brand has been around a very long time, and it’s definitely trusted. Off and on over the years, I’ve fed my dogs Purina Dog Chow - Adult Formula. While I believe it’s a quality product, my past dogs have never really liked it all that …

I started taking my dogs to Dr. Jossens at Grand Traverse Veterinary Hospital a little over a year ago and have never been more impressed with a vet clinic. Recently I had to euthanize my eight year old Labrador who was suffering from …

You know, if this litter wasn’t on sale so often, I wouldn’t buy it. But it does go on excellent sale. All the time. And I buy it. And every time I think to myself, “This is just not the world’s greatest litter, is it?” …

When I brought my two new baby rats home from the pet store, they both suffered a respitory ailment. Perhaps they caught it from the slightly chilly outside air, as rats don’t handle chills very well. Needless to say, I needed something to treat them with and the pet …

This specific breed of dog originated from Turkey. They were formerly and specifically used for fighting and are now banned in many countries. I am an animal lover and prefer dogs over any other animals and Kangals have to be my favorite. They are generally a pale tan …

Petmate made this “watering system” which is just a bowl and a 10 litre water jug that constantly keeps the bowl filled for your pet.
We thought this would be so convenient for keeping our dog’s water full all day when we were not around, which it was.
The water is …

I was super excited to try out Premier Pet Shampoo Wipes. Advertised as natural, harmless wipes for a pet’s coat, these little towelettes turned out to be a rather disappointing experiment in pet hygiene. The pet wipes are essentially a pet version of moist towelettes, but their consistency …

My parents have a pair of these wonderful birds and they are a treat to have around! Firstly, they are beautiful to look at. They have a lovely bluish-green plume and a black band across the back of their necks. Their beaks are bright red in colour and their …

I have to admit it..I adore parakeets!!! They are so easy to take care of and not to mention alot of fun! It is enjoyable to wake up in the morning to hear their songs and happiness! If you are looking for an easy to take care …

I got this collar for my puppy and my cat. They are really a great fashionable piece that looks great on both my puppy and cat. I love how they are in matching collars and they both look so happy wearing them. I got them at $5 per piece …

Over the last 3 years or so, I have been the owner of about 10 litermaid automatic litter boxes. Because I have 8 cats, I have actually had three of them at a time set up in different rooms of my house. Unfortunately, though I initally had …

Cats are pretty difficult to please sometimes. While most dogs will pretty well inhale all sorts of food, even those where edibility is in question, a feline will sometimes turn its nose up at even the finest food offered. In short, a treat can often turn out to be …