PETS; Refocus dogs and cats for indoor activities
As the outdoor season ceases to beckon, life quiets and energies are refocused on a range of indoor activities. For people that defines time on the computer, reading, increased television, and other hobbies. For pets, however, the range of possibilities is more restrictive.....Click here for full story.

PETS; Twitching and Wagging, A Tail Conveys a Lot
THERE There are those who argue pets lack emotional capacities. That only the human species has the ability to think and feel; dogs and cats simply respond to their environment if it satisfies a primary need. But for those who know pets first hand...Click here for full story.

PETS; When Cats Scratch (And They All Do)
THERE are few actions more irritating than a cat clawing household furniture -- a truth even ardent cat lovers cannot dismiss. Though it can drive nearly anyone to distraction, there is an instinctive reality at hand, a reality, once understood, that ...Click here for full story.

PETS; Structure and Routine Guide Housebreaking
HAVE the holidays left a dog on your doorstep, or a kitten on your couch? Although winter may not be the ideal season for training a new pet, some things in life are not optional. For new owners of puppies, the first order is housebreaking. Stinging ...Click here for full story.

PETS; Defining the Zones of Safety During the Holiday Season
THE holidays are coming and with each one comes the chaos of children's excitement, party plans and food preparation. It is the time of year when little things can slip the mind: the closing of a door, tidying up the house. It is the hardest season t ...Click here for full story.

PETS; Getting a Response Without Nagging
ON the whole, people like response: children who clean their rooms the first time they are asked, partners who share daily responsibilities without constant reminding, animals that come when called. Dogs...Click here for full story.

PETS; Steps to Take When Picking Support Staff
SOMETIMES choosing the right pet for your life style is the easy part. After taking it home, there are a host of professionals you will need to keep your pet happy and healthy. Veterinarians...Click here for full story.

PETS; Minimizing the Damage at Teething Time
TEETHING. That is the painful process all young animals must endure: the dislodgment of milk teeth as the adult set applies pressure to emerge. Human babies gum and grope for things to soothe the pain, handling all possibilities before putting them i ...Click here for full story.

PETS; To Travel More Easily, Make a Special Place
CAR travel with your pet. This statement evokes images as varied as the pets themselves, each having its own interpretation of our motorized steel compartments. Reactions affected by personality, experience and breeding must be shaped creatively, and ...Click here for full story.

PETS; Stopping the Jumpers by Reinforcing Calm
EVERYBODY knows a jumper. Little jumpers and big jumpers. Wild, knock-over-the-furniture jumpers and muddy, paw-print-on-your-pants jumpers. The most popular excuse is, ''He's just so happy to see you.'' Happy, however, is an understatement. Out of c ...Click here for full story.

PETS; Helping Beggars To Be Choosers
With the holidays behind us and the cold winds forcing the doors shut we return to the quieter pleasure of dining in at home alone. And who could be happier but our pets. Though some people may brag that their pets steer clear as the potatoes are being past, it is more usual to find a nose or paw pressing its way to the tabletop. ...Click here for full story.

PETS; Consider the Consequences Before Giving a Gift
Advertisers push it. Pet stores bank it. Children plead … The temptation to give a pet as a gift around the holidays is everywhere. But there is more to that fuzz ball than soft blinking eyes and a wagging tail....Click here for full story.

PETS; Breed Considerations
Before selecting the pet that is right for you, look at the word "breed." Although it can relate to physical appearance of the animal, the look does not describe the package. Metaphorically "breed" can be described as a category or grouping of personality traits. Stereotypical ...Click here for full story.