Animals have tails for several reasons, including balance, communication, navigation, and defense. Some animals like monkeys have tails that help them grab onto tree limbs for climbing and sometimes to grab food. Farm animals such as cows, sheep, horses and goats swish their tails to keep flies away. Horses that have their tails cut lose […]
Fly-snapping syndrome or as it is also known, fly-biting syndrome, is of special interest to me as one of my dogs appears to have the syndrome. Murphy, my pittie mix, will sometimes stare at one of her paws and then lick or bite it as though something is there annoying her. At first I assumed […]
There are basic commands which I’ll outline here that your dog should learn. These basics will keep your dog safe and well-mannered. HEEL – By now your dog should be used to its leash. Teaching your dog to heel mans that it walks beside you. Here are two ways to train your dog to heel. […]
