Articles The Games We Play

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A little humour about how seriously we take life, maybe we should look at the same way our dog does?  Click here for details

Another example of why pets are the greatest.  Click here for details

A Pets Bill of Rights. It's not so different from what applies to us two-legged animals. Definitely food for thought.  Click here for details

Bear howls with the fire sirens, Ruffy woo-woos when her owner comes home, Chief barks a fearsome sound when the UPS truck comes down the street, Amber whines when left alone for more than a few minutes, Ranger growls a throaty sound when another dog approaches his food bowl or toys, and Ringo barks to be let out or in and when his 5:30 p.m. dinnertime rolls around. This article discusses the various barking, growling, howling and whining sounds that dogs make. What do these sounds mean, when are these sounds appropriate and when are they not, and when might behavioral modification be considered?  Click here for details

Choosing the right dog to fit your lifestyle and temperament is important. Answer a few simple questions, and you'll be well on your way to selecting exactly the breed that suits you best.  Click here for details

A little bit of history about our present-day dog shows and competitions.  Click here for details

Here are a few tricks even the novice dog owner can handle. Learn the basics about how to reward and talk to your dog while teaching him some simple tricks. Teach your dog to Sit and Shake Hands, to Dance, to Find and Retrieve Something, and to play the Advanced Search Game.  Click here for details

Before getting started with any new ‘exercise’ be sure that your dog is in good health and structurally capable of doing what you are asking of him/her. Is your dog well-muscled, fairly lean and not carrying any unnecessary fat?  Click here for details

Who trained who? Did you start out with the best of intentions, but now find that you're perfectly trained? Read this and understand that you're not the only one.  Click here for details

More humour!  Click here for details

Not to be taken seriously, a look at how (not) to photograph your puppy.  Click here for details

Life as only a cat sees it. You're sure to recognize your very own 'pus' here.  Click here for details

A humorous look at a dogs life, as seen through a dogs eyes.  Click here for details

A humourous look at the joys of owning a dog. You never really knew how useful they actually are until you read this.  Click here for details

A quick funny look at life as a dog. We should have it so good!  Click here for details