Even small pets – rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, rats, gerbils and hamsters – can learn to do tricks. In order to teach your pet, you must first gain his trust. Spend time with your pet, get him used to your touch and the sound of your voice. Get to know your pet’s reaction to you […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Canada Group: Sporting, Gun dog Height: males 18-21 in., females 17-20 in. Weight: males 45-51 lbs., females 35-50 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate/high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: with high prey drive, early socialization necessary What is the origin of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling […]
Animal hoarding involves keeping more companion animals than one can properly take care of. While many of these people are good-intentioned, it’s believed they have an underlying problem which causes them to collect animals. Hoarding is attributed to several disorders including dementia, OCD (obsessive/compulsive disorder), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder […]
