Dogs repeat behaviors that get them what they want. That’s why positive reinforcement dog training focuses on rewarding your dog for the behaviors you want to see. If you give your dog a treat for giving you a paw, for example, your dog will be more likely to give you a paw in the future. […]
Monthly Archives: April 2024
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Do you own a furry friend, or planning on getting one? If you are, then read on to find out important animal care tips that will make an easy and straightforward process. It’s not rocket science. Responsible pet ownership begins with proper animal care tips. When you adopt a furry friend, you must realize that […]
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Shrimp are Friends, Not Food! As rewarding as fish can be to keep, sometimes more variety is needed. As you may have guessed by my Instagram handle (@shrimpery), I am a big fan of keeping freshwater shrimp as pets. In fact, they are what introduced me to the aquarium hobby! Here is a brief primer […]
There are a number of methods for you to train your pet. This guide focuses on where you can train your pet, but you can also check out our Beginner’s Guide to Training for a deeper discussion on choosing a training strategy. Training Schools Neopia offers three different training schools, where you pay some items […]
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Both cats and dogs need a little grass in their diets, especially if they do not spend a lot of time outdoors. So if you have a pet, growing pet grass is a great idea. This grass is also called intermediate wheatgrass, but it is not the wheat from which bread flour is made. This […]
Teaching a new dog some old tricks! absolutely sure to do both parts of the quest. The first half consists of using a special taming rod to tame three types of creatures. After the first half, you learn the skill Tame Pet and you may be tempted to run out and tame a pet immediately. […]
“Pocket pets” are what people call small domestic animals such as gerbils, hamsters, ferrets and rabbits. Many people opt to adopt a pocket pet as opposed to a dog or cat because they are easier to take care of, and they don’t require as much attention as their canine and feline counterparts. Whether you live […]
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SAN DIEGO — A police dog was killed in what the San Diego Police Officers Association (SDPOA) described as a “violent shooting” Wednesday morning. In a tweet at 4:57 a.m., authorities noted the police dog “saved the lives of the officers and citizens” in the area of San Diego Mesa College in Clairemont. Authorities initially […]
In one part of my life, I serve as the head of communications for Zoetis, the world’s leading animal health company. We help care for pets and farm animals through medicines, vaccines and services we offer veterinarians and producers. In another part of my life, I am a very proud and happy dog owner. I’ve […]
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SportDOG SportHunter 1825 Hunting ducks and other waterfowl requires precision, stealth, and quick action. Your dog’s e-collar should help you maintain control, without getting in the way. With its compact size, 1-mile range, and Realtree Max-5® camo finish, the SportDOG WetlandHunter® 1825X does just that. With the purchase of additional Add-a-Dog collars, you can expand […]