Archive for the 'Pets' Category

Don’t tan your fish!

A little known tip for new aquarium owners.
Some things that are important somehow fail to be mentioned. Never put a tank in an area that it will receive direct sunlight. The sun can heat up a tank very quickly and can kill fish. Sunlight also breeds algae. Plan a space for your aquarium near a [...]

Time to get green!

Well I’ve seen a lot of fish tanks in my day, but one thing I’ve noticed is the lack of plants in many tanks. The next time you go pick up some aquarium supplies try out plant bulbs. Believe it or not these plant bulbs actually work very well. They will grow better than any [...]

Where’s the beef?

Have you ever gone to a fish store and looked into the fish tanks only to see listless and lethargic fish with drab colors.
A lot of time this is from the fish not receiving a high protein diet. Most fish food is full of dried foliage flakes of little to no nutritional value. I have [...]

Puppy Training 101

Anyone who has ever had a dog knows that training a new puppy is a challenge, but essential. With any new dog, puppy training starts the day that you bring your new pet home and continues for months as they continue to learn the basics becoming a part of the family. By the time you [...]

I Know that Basset from…

The Basset Hound has been used for several purposes through out the history of American and European popular culture. In February of 1927 Time Magazine placed a Basset Hound on their cover. The actual article had been concerning the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City. Basset Hounds have also had large roles [...]

Which Dog Training Course Is For You

How do you choose the best dog training course for you and your dog? There are so many out there with manuals, videos, books etc. There are different methods and techniques that are used to train dogs. Most use some type of reward system. There is clicker training, dog whispering, leash training. To decide on [...]

Puppy Potty Training tips.

PuppyPals.org - Puppy Potty Trainingtips. Put newspapers or puppy pads wherever you want him to go poop. Whenever he does it somewhere else, spray it with perfume, and tell him NO! Then start taking him outside every 1 hour. The next day take him out every 2 hours. The next 3, then 4, then 5. [...]

Choosing the right Dog Coat for your Dog

Your dog can benefit from wearing a high quality Waterproof Dog Coat as it can provide them with extra warm and it can also provide your Dog with extra protection from the rain and when you take then for walks through the bush from the scraps and grazes from outlying bushes. If your Dog is [...]

Easy to Maintain Fish and Aquarium

Many people enjoy watching fish as they swim around in their aquarium. For new aquarium hobbyists, the easiest type of fish tank to maintain is a small three to five gallon fresh water tank. Freshwater tanks are very easy to maintain; and the easiest type of fish to choose is the Guppy. Guppies are tropical [...]

Initial Aquarium Setup

When setting up an aquarium for the first time, it is important to wash and rinse all aquarium components carefully before assembling and adding the fish. The tank itself should be rinsed well both inside and out with warm tap water without the use of cleaners. Gravel should be washed in a bucket until water [...]