Buying a Horse A horse is a companion like no other…it feels very mystical when you get a horse that's right for you… If you are venturing out to buy a horse, then that means you have done all of your homework and have researched and understand all that is involved in ...
Can I Give My Dog The Flu? Avian Flu and Other Zoonotic Diseases Everyone seems on edge about the latest outbreak of avian flu. People in China are told to kill their poultry in order to keep the virus from spreading. Meanwhile people in the United States watch on in fear that the ...
Choosing A Horse Choosing a horse will be one of the most important decisions you ever make so for the sake of both you and the horse - take your time. At 50 I was a bit older than the average first time horse owner, so should have got it right. I fell in love with a ...
Choosing a Horse Trailer Whether you are looking to buy a new horse trailer or a used one, it's easy to be influenced by fancy options and shiny construction materials. But, for a horse owner who wants to promote safe and stress free hauling for the horse, choosing a trailer from ...
Clicker Dog Training The newest dog training craze is clicker dog training. A clicker is a small rectangular plastic box with a metal button on top that clicks, hence the name clicker. It's the type of training that the dog decides whether or not it suits him. There have been ...
Companion Animals and Their Unique Place in Society--Part 1 Every once in a while, a discussion of the role of animals in our lives makes the news as some difficult decision must be made. The interesting thing about this is that our relationship with animals, though different in different times and places through ...
Companion Animals and Their Unique Place in Society--Part 3 A brief history of the domestication of horses. Archaeological and paleontological evidence indicates that the horse was domesticated about 3000 B.C.—later than dogs and cats. At first, horses apparently were herded for meat and milk. Later, when people ...
Companion Animals and Their Unique Place in Society--Part 4 The Bible and The Chronicles of Narnia talk about companion animals What the Bible says about the role of animals in our lives In Genesis chapter 1, God made man in His own image, and then gave man dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, ...
Diamond In The Ruff -- Meet The Cairn Terrier The Cairn terrier hails from Scotland, as do its close and outstanding relatives, the Scottish terrier and the West Highland terrier. Much like another cousin, the Welsh terrier, the Cairn is probably an underappreciated breed in the United States, while ...
Dogs, Cats, And Horses... We Love Them All! We have a long history with domesticated animals and even the nay Sayers can't deny their roll in society past and present. There is evidence that as long as 10,000 years ago the Native Americans had domesticated dogs as depicted in early rock paintings. ...
Dogs - Heroes Throughout Time Dog Heroes: All Time Heroes Everyday, people witness countless acts of heroism, big and small. Heroes, too, come in different shapes and sizes, forms and breeds, man and animals alike. Dolphins, seals, horses, cats and whales are just a few from the ...
Dog Fighting History Dog Fighting HistoryUsing dogs in fighting has been around for hundreds maybe thousands of years. The Romans, Greeks, Spanish and French used dogs for fighting.Fighting between all kinds of animals have always been a very popular event. As far back as can ...
Dog Flu: Can Your Dog Get It? A dog flu stain that can prove deadly to pets has been detected in several states around the U.S. Here are some facts and symptoms that will help dog lovers and dog owners determine if their pet has contracted it. Dog flu, a highly contagious and ...
Dog Heroes: All Time Heroes Everyday, people witness countless acts of heroism, big and small. Heroes, too, come in different shapes and sizes, forms and breeds, man and animals alike. Dolphins, seals, horses, cats and whales are just a few from the animal kingdom that displays ...
