Archive for June, 2008

Cat Behaviors: Adopting And Understanding A Stray


Adopting a stray cat is an option available to those who desire a cat for a pet. This said, stray cats offer a unique and sometimes difficult challenge to those that wish adopt them. Many cat behaviors are often misunderstood, so one must take a great deal of care and understanding if they are to [...]

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The Three Basics of Basic Dog Training


The first hurdle that you as a dog owner will deal with is trusting that your dog can be trained. The basics of dog training can begin when you have recognised this challenge. Your new puppy, dog or senior dog may be trained by either a dog trainer or yourself. There are a number of really great books on dog [...]

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Why Do Dogs Dig Holes?


REASONS ARE:
 *BOREDOM           
 *HEAT  
 *BURYING BONES          
 *AGGRAVATION FROM INSECTS
 *FEAR / ESCAPING          
 *EXCITEMENT
 *STRESS              
 *THE BREED.
   
FEAR / ESCAPING:
                      
Digging holes to escape.
A dog that is frightened, for whatever reason may need to escape from its living environment. This could be a new dog received from another owner. It needs time to settle in but, if it gets scared or lonely [...]

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Discover Horse Clicker Training


Clicker training is a slang name which originally came from the scientific term operant conditioning. Formerly used to train aquatic mammals, it has become progressively more distinguished in training horses using positive reinforcement.
Using the concept of operant conditioning in psychology, an animal learns a particular behavior or a task when positive reinforcement follows the action [...]

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Choosing A Horse Trailer


If you decided that you need a way to get your horse to the vet or even to horse shows, you will be needing transportation. The best way to transport your horse is with a trailer. Designs and types vary widely because of different needs and pocketbooks. Also, it depends on the type of vehicle [...]

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