Believing the myths about pets can turn around and bite you
September 17, 2009
Think you know your pets? Try this true or false test courtesy of PetSmart Pet Expert, Dr. Robyn Jaynes:
Consider Breed, Gender When Adding New Dogs to Your Pack
June 2, 2009
Bringing home a new baby can create anxiety for an older sibling. Similarly, introducing a new dog to your existing pack will likely cause upheaval and stress for pets and Pet Parents alike. While we may hope the new family member will be greeted with happy tail wags, the reality is that animals need to re-establish territory and pack order when a new …Read more »
Doggone Myths: Are Mixed Breeds Healthier than Purebreds?
June 2, 2009
Does hybrid vigor, the notion that dogs which are less related have increased fertility and health, really exist? Sure. It just doesn’t occur quite as often as people think because it is more than a matter of not mating the same breed. People assume that as long as the bitch and stud are different breeds, the offspring will be …Read more »
Creating Harmony Between Your Jack Russell and Your Child
June 2, 2009
Assuming that you can commit to the dog for his whole life, you have to decide whether a Parson or Jack Russell Terrier is the right dog for your children. Lots of Russells do live successfully with kids, but you need to consider carefully the traits that make them a poor choice for some families. As we’ve seen, some …Read more »
Choosing the Right Toys, Chews and Supplies for Your Terrier
June 2, 2009
You can have some fun choosing toys and chewies while you shop. Well-made chew toys, like Nylabone products, are safe and longer-lasting than cheaper ones.
A PetSmart Photographer's Tips on How to Take the Perfect Pet Photo
June 2, 2009
Anyone who’s surfed around PetSmart.com has seen the work of Bailey Brown. She’s the lead photographer for the site and has been successfully pointing her camera at pets and the products they love for almost 10 years. Here’s what she had to say about her gift for photography, her love of pets and how the rest of us budding pet photographers …Read more »
Games Your Bichon Will Love
June 2, 2009
As long as you are playing with him, your Bichon will enjoy about any doggy type activity in which you engage. They like chasing balls, catch, playing with squeaky toys, and a good game of tag or chase. Bichons particularly seem to like to play hide and seek, which is also an excellent way to teach the "Come" command. …Read more »
Choose the Right Toys for Your Basset Hound
June 2, 2009
Your Basset’s toy chest should not contain any of the following items:
· Items with hard, sharp points or attachments that can break off and be dangerous if swallowed.
Choose the Right Toy for Your Boston Terrier
June 2, 2009
Boston’s, like all dogs, not only enjoy chewing, they need to chew. Especially puppies, which will experience teething as their baby teeth erupt and fall out. Again, there is a vast and seemingly endlessly entertaining selection of dog toys available, and you and your Boston can have a lot of fun selecting favorites. Your healthiest and most long-lasting selections, however, …Read more »
