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  • The reputable breeder

    People often ask me what to look for in a good pet breeder.  I always use the following list when advising them on choosing a purebred dog breeder.   Only breeds a very few types of dogs and is knowledgeable on the various breeds he has.Interviews you and has you complete a questionnaire or application before agreeing to sell you a ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by bloglady on February 25, 2008

  • Doorbells for your pets............

    Here's another great training gadget for both you and your pet.  The wireless doorbell for pets is a mat that your pet steps on and a chime lets you know that your pet wants in or out.  Great for potty training!! ''After time your pet realizes the fastest way in or out is to step on the Pet door bell Mat -- no matter where it may be. ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by lorrainehug on November 15, 2007

  • Tidy dogs or just plain icky?

    Coprophagia, a pretty long word for what it really means.  According to Wikipedia it is ''consumption of ***, from the Greek copros (***) and phagein (eat). Many animal species have evolved to practice coprophagia; other species do not normally consume *** but may do so under unusual conditions.'' Why do some animals do it?  Well some ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by lorrainehug on October 19, 2007

  • This little puppy has lots of heart.....

    Just found this on the Daily Mail and thought I would share it with everyone.  Not only is this puppy just adorable but the marking on its side is remarkable.  ''According to owner Emiko Sakurada, this is the first occasion a puppy with such marks had been born out of the more than one thousand chihuahuas she has bred.''
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by lorrainehug on July 16, 2007

  • Take the Bite out of the Bark

    This article in the blog section talks about how to keep your puppy from biting: http://community.petsource.org/blogs/scribbles/archive/2007/05/17/puppy-problem-nip-it-in-the-butt.aspx
    Posted to Dog Training (Forum) by admin on July 6, 2007

  • Puppy Problem....Nip It Now

    After visiting my neice and nephew yesterday I thought I would post about puppies and nipping.  They have a 3 month old chihuahua/poodle mix that keeps ''attacking'' the kids.  I had to explain that puppies don't have hands and that their mouths are used to explore the new world that they are in.  Yes those sharp little teeth do ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by lorrainehug on May 17, 2007

  • Why Crate Train?

    I personally think that crate training is the way to go with a puppy.  It not only helps to potty train your puppy, but it also keeps them safe from dangerous household objects, and prevents them from chewing on your favorite shoes (or other items that they could swallow and have lodge in their intestines.)   Kennels are also great ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by lorrainehug on March 3, 2007