Packing on the Pounds: Healthy Horse Weight

There are many things that you have to be concerned with when you are raising animals. In general, animals should always follow certain paths...

Lunging/Longeing – Part Four

When lunging, remember to keep your horse on the fence, not into the middle of the circle with you. If he drifts in, point...

Lunging/Longeing – Part Three

Lunging in a circle, using the same body language horses use is natural to a horse, and they will easily see your intent. You...

Lunging/Longeing – Part Two

Lunge with the right equipment: splint boots with bell boots/wraps, a properly fitted halter, lightweight lunge whip and a lunge line you can work...

Lunging/Longeing – Part One

As with anything that you do with a horse, when you start lunging, start slow, smooth and easy. Think young horse, short attention span,...

Looking For That Perfect (Cheap) Saddle

Cheap and saddle honestly do not belong together in the same sentence. Why? Because quite literally, you DO get what you pay for if...

Keeping your Horse Safe when Riding

One of the best parts about owning a horse is getting to ride it. Horses that are well trained and happy are great to...

Which Reptiles Do Not Make Good Pets?

Basically, any reptile that is caught in the wild is discouraged for use as a pet. It is cruel for a reptile to be...

Where to Buy a Reptile to Keep as a Pet

Reptiles can be intimidating. They can also be great pets. The key is in the education of the owner. Many reptiles are purchased for...

What Types of Lizards Make Good Reptile Pets?

There is nothing wrong with wanting a reptile for a pet, provided of course you first arm yourself with knowledge. Education is the key...

Watch out for Reptiles!

Reptiles seem more like creatures from another planet than any other animal, and snakes even more so.  about them than nearly any other animal...

Vacation With a Reptile!

Are you fascinated with shows on TV that show wrestling, wrestling between man and alligator? Do snakes repel you, but you still dream about...

Your Pet Chinchilla And Environmental Stress

Environmental stress can affect your pet chinchilla in different ways. This type of stress results in either health or behavioral issues. Your pet can...

What You Should Know About Buying A Chinchilla

Chinchillas are available for purchase from breeders or pet stores. When you purchase one from either place, you're probably getting a reputable one. Beware...

What You Should Know If You’re Allergic to Chinchillas

Chinchillas are capable of emitting proteins that cause allergies. This can happen through the presence of saliva or urine. They are also known to...

What To Do When Your Child Wants A Chinchilla For A...

Let's say your child wants a pet. Ok, you think, "I can deal with a small puppy or a kitten". Hmm......so you think. What...

Water And Supplement Treats For Your Chinchilla

Like humans, chinchillas need water. Their water should be fresh and changed daily. This is crucial because if this is not followed, bacteria can...

Guidelines to Choose a Healthy Dog Diet for Your Pet

Choosing a healthy dog diet can be confusing and difficult if you let it. The pretty packaging and marketing can blur our perception of...

Glucosamine in a Dog’s Diet

As you stand in the store pondering the plethora of varieties of dog food for your dog's diet, your mind can truly become overwhelmed....

GENERAL HISTORY OF DOGS

There is no incongruity in the idea that in the very earliest period of man's habitation of this world he made a friend and...