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mzgatorfan, Flickr Name: Toki Wartooth Location: Gainesville, Fla. Age: 1 Favorite Toy: His monkey. Likes: Visiting his grandmom and playing in her yard. Dislikes: Masks. Halloween is terrifying. Fun Fact: Toki was rescued off the streets of Gainesville along with his 11 siblings and mother. A wonderful group of people nursed them back to health and found safe, happy homes for all of them. Congratulations to our submitter, mzgatorfan. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool! More Cute Pets ...
Fetch! Pet Care When it comes to hiring a professional pet sitter are you a helicopter parent that leaves detailed pooping and walking spreadsheets? Or are you more of the hands-off type who feels perfectly comfortable letting your sitter do his or her own thing? A well-prepared sitter can keep your pet happy and anxiety-free while you're away, greatly reducing the number of chewing, scratching, and/or bathroom accidents occurring in your home. The question is: How do you ensure that you've given your pet sitter all the necessary tools to keep your animals relaxed and healthy? To get a little expert guidance on the subject , we've enlisted the help of Paul Mann, founder of Fetch! Pet ...
Megan Ashman, Flickr Name: Toby Location: Ohio Age: 3 Breed: Yochon (Bichon Frise and Yorkshire Terrier Mix) Favorite Treat: Canteloupe. Favorite Toy: His squeaky football and stuffed-animal monkey. Likes: Going for walks and car rides, doing tricks for treats, snuggling, and napping. Dislikes: Baths, and being shut out of a room. Weird Quirks: He likes to bury some of his treats in the couch. Fun Fact: He sometimes plays fetch with himself. Congratulations to our submitter, Megan Ashman. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool! More Cute Pets ...
Here at Paw Nation, we know that every pet has a story, and it's usually a story their owners just love to tell. So we decided to hit the streets to ask pets (and their owners) about everything from how they were adopted to what was the naughtiest thing they've ever done. It's our weekly series, "Pet On the Street. " This week we are in Miami, asking dog owners where they found their canine family member. After watching the video, please tell us where you discovered your pets in the comments below. ...
jupiterimages Meet Mary Burch, American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Director and Paw Nation's expert columnist addressing your questions on animal behavior. Dr. Burch has over 25 years of experience working with dogs, and she is one of fewer than 50 Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists based in the United States. She is the author of 10 books, including the new official book on the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program, "Citizen Canine: 10 Essential Skills Every Well-Mannered Dog Should Know." Mary, I'm about to get a dog, and I want to be a good owner, but I don't know exactly what that means. When I was growing up, we kept our dogs outside. Other than feeding them, they fended for ...
Getty So you want a furry companion, but your home isn't exactly a sprawling canine shambala, but more like a 400 square foot efficiency apartment. Hey, we can't all live on a farm now, can we? Believe it or not, plenty of dogs are perfectly happy with a few potty breaks and brisk walk in the park. Certified professional dog trainer Jane Del Re of Spots2Stripes thinks there is a dog out there that will fit your lifestyle as long as you're willing to do the work. Here are a few things to keep in mind before you bring your pooch home: 1) Check into what your apartment complex restricts and excludes. "You wouldn't believe how often people forget to check," says Del Re. Your building may ...