1. What is the fear of horses called?
A. Hippophobia
B. Riddiophobia
C. Sadlophobia
D. Equiphobia
A. Hippophobia
TBD: Hey, you know we dosn`t make this stuff up, right?!? 2. Which is NOT a form of horse racing?
A. Flat racing
B. Harness racing
C. Steeplechasing
The Top Five Reasons to Rescue a Boxer
By Jody Mitchell - 04/01/2008
What if you want a Boxer, but cannot stomach the thought of housebreaking, chewed up shoes and boundless puppy energy? Have you ever heard of Boxer rescue? These organizations provide loving care (and sometimes rehabilitation) to Boxers who have been surrendered by their owners, found abandoned or r...
Approach: The Third of 6 Keys To Building A Life Long Partnership With Your Horse
By Mike Gorzalka - 04/01/2008
In horse training or natural horsemanship, Approach is
nothing more than a technique or method used in helping your
horse to understand what it is you want him to do. I feel it`s important to point out at this time that one of
the major reasons people fail to achieve excellence with
their horse is t...
How Fast Will Your Cat Will Grow - The Important Stages In A Cat`s Life
By Niall Kennedy - 04/01/2008
Just like having a child, it can be incredibly fulfilling bringing a kitten into your family and watching it grow up. It takes only a year for your cute little kitten to mature into a cat. It can seem hard to believe but it will happen fast. Being prepared is the goal here. So what are the key mil...
Dog Training: Pro Versus Self-Trained, Which is Best
By Allen Shaw - 04/01/2008
Now that you have your new pooch, you need to train him. Yes you do, don?t argue with me. He?s not a human. He doesn?t get to do whatever he wants to do. He can?t poop where he feels like pooping. He can?t chew up whatever he wants. He needs to be trained, for your happiness and his. But should you ...
Puppies, Kittens, Rabbits, Hamsters, Fish Tanks, Exotic Pets and Bird Houses!
By Mike Yeager - 04/01/2008
Pet`s, any kind of pet can be a welcome addition to your family. Children love to play with puppies and kittens. They learn about life as their pets grow and mature. Dog?s and cat?s are wonderful companions to both the young and old of any family. Rabbits, hamsters and birds bring a touch of natures...
Pit Bull Terrier Puppies and Excessive Barking: Dog Training Tips
By Tim Amherst - 04/01/2008
As an owner of a Pit Bull puppy, you have probably already encountered one of his annoying habits, barking. Dogs bark for various reasons, and there is no one solution to solve the problem. Many Pit Bulls bark at night, bark when you are away from home, bark at the ringing telephone, and some just b...
How To Find a Search and Rescue Dog Training School
By Melissa P. Buhmeyer - 04/01/2008
There are many things dogs can be trained to do but, of all the tasks a working dog can perform, search and rescue ranks the highest for needing qualified, professional trainers. A Search and Rescue (SAR) dog?s performance, quite literally, can determine life or death to a human in need. As shocking...
Tips on Buying a Dog
By J. Howard Moore - 04/01/2008
Beware Of The Impulse Buy It is hard to resist the appeal of a puppy in a pet shop window, especially if it looks a little bit sad and wistful. These pups have already had a change of home and often a long journey from their original breeder. Even though they may appear well, they could be carrying ...
Does Your Boston Terrier Want To Be With You?
By Abhik Sarkar - 04/01/2008
This may come as a surprise...but if the tables were turned, and the Boston Terrier could choose his owner, would he have chosen you? We are always trying to figure out the right breed for us, and usually a dog is chosen on the "he`s so cute and adorable" factor. But if in an upside down world, the ...
Dog Grooming and Dog Care
By Michele Elward - 04/01/2008
Dog grooming is relatively simple for most dogs. I have a greyhound and spend about 5 minutes per day on dog grooming. For dogs that have short hair, they need to be brushed, maybe once per week. For dogs with long hair, the grooming is more time consuming. This is an important consideration when se...
A Beginner`s Guide to Lovebirds
By Dave Cole - 04/01/2008
Lovebirds are so named from the way they sit close to each
other, not because they are in love with each other. Lovebirds
can and do mate for life, but it doesn`t happen every time. Lovebirds are social birds and should be kept in pairs. They are very active and curious birds and can even be quite
a...
How To Choose The Right Dog Breeder
By Andrew Strachan - 04/01/2008
Have you ever purchased a car that was a lemon? Facing problem after problem robs you of the pleasure of enjoying your new car. Unfortunately, there are dogs that are lemons, too. A dog with health problems can lead to heartache and empty checkbooks. A good dog breeder will stand behind health guara...
Breaking Your Pit Bull Terrier`s Jumping Habit: Dog Training Help
By Tim Amherst - 04/01/2008
As you have probably already learned, Pit Bulls are highly energetic animals. They love to run and play, and get excited easily. One of the more annoying habits they develop at a young age is jumping. Jumping can be particularly annoying when they do it as a way of greeting, especially if it is youn...
Dog Treat Recipe - Just Chicken
By Justin Bryce - 04/01/2008
Serves: 5
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes Fun Fact: The boxer is named from his style of fightin. Instead of raising his hair or bearing his teeth, the boxer holds his two front paws up.... just like a boxer. Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked thorou...
Boston Terrier - Special Concerns For This Adorable Breed
By Abhik Sarkar - 04/01/2008
Beautiful as they are, Boston Terriers have some genetic traits and defects that you must always be mindful of. In order to keep your dogs` health in tip-top condition and ensure that he leads a healthy and happy life, you must ensure that you are aware of the breeds special requirements and of pote...
Horse Trailer Safety
By Gary Wells - 04/01/2008
Do you own a horse trailer? If not, do you sometimes use another person?s horse trailer to transport your animals to the vet, to riding arenas, or to shows? If so, you will want to be sure the trailer is in top-notch condition before loading your horses or ponies for a trip. Although you may have to...
Disgusting Dog Behavior and What You Can Do to Put a Stop to It
By Jane Kraynyk - 04/01/2008
Dogs, I?m sure you?ll agree, can exhibit some fairly bizarre behaviors. A few of them are down right disgusting! Lots of dog owners around the world look at these odd but common dog behaviors and scratching their heads in confusion, asks themselves just why their dog is doing this? The first thing w...
Our Pets Behavior
By Ryan Joseph - 04/01/2008
Behavior can be a huge iisue with our pets. If each dog and cat owner in the United States took the time to understand the root of their animals` behavioral issues, our animal shelters would be substantially less populated with strays. Around sixty percent of animals in shelters are there simply bec...
Martingale Collars - An Alternative to Choke Collars
By Alisha Navarro - 04/01/2008
The Martingale Dog collar is also known as a Greyhound Collar or Humane Choke Dog Collar. They were originally designed for Sighthounds (ie, Greyhounds, Whippets, Italian Greyhounds, Borzoi, Saluki, etc) because their necks are larger than their head; but these collars have gained popularity among o...
Cats and Carbs: Do They Go Together?
By Shawn Messonnier - 04/01/2008
Unlike people and dogs, cats are true carnivores. They do not have a specific requirement for carbohydrates in their diets. They must, however, have large amounts of animal protein in the diet or they can suffer a number of fatal problems such as heart disease and liver failure. Carbohydrates are in...
Horse Training Creativeness: The 5th Of 6 Keys To Developing A Partnership With Your Horse
By Mike Gorzalka - 04/01/2008
The 6 Keys To Building A Life Long Partnership With Your
Horse. Today I am going to ask you to think about being creative when playing with your horse. I would like you to remember that when I use terms such as horse training and natural horsemanship I am actually referring to playing with your hors...
Koi Keeping Basics - What You Need To Learn Before You Begin With Koi
By William Kelly - 04/01/2008
The trouble with keeping Koi is that it`s one of those hobbies where you need to know everything about it before you begin doing anything. This is because the consequences of making a mistake, one that is fundamental, right in the beginning are considerably more onerous than with many other hobbies....
If You Want a Friend, Get a Dog!
By M J Plaster - 04/01/2008
Carl Icahn, the hostile takeover master who was THE original corporate raider, is often quoted as saying, "In this business, if you want a friend, get a dog!" The rest of us already knew that dog was man`s best friend, and with good reason. Dogs as pets date back at least as far as the days of Pompe...
You Can`t Fool A Horse
By Jeffrey Rolo - 04/01/2008
By Jeffrey Rolo
copyright 2004 AlphaHorse
In the dating world many men and women put their potential partners to a "dog test," whereby they introduce their date to their dog and see how the dog reacts to the stranger. If the dog reacts badly towards their date then a red flag is waved, whe...
Horse Training Secrets For Busy Horse Owners Short On Time
By Andy Curry - 04/01/2008
Picture this. You`re late for work one day. You look at your watch and notice you have about three minutes to feed your horse before you have to leave. Plus, it seems to worsen every day. You notice your life getting busier and you have little time, if any, to spend with your horse. Should you s...
Agility Dog Training
By Amy Howells - 04/01/2008
Many people are interested in getting into agility dog training. This can be for many reasons. Some people need agility dog training so they can compete in the dog agility trials. Some people want to use agility dog training to better bond with their dogs. Other people just think agility dog trai...
Ten Most Popular Goldfish
By Dane Stanton - 04/01/2008
You can?t imagine the kind of varieties of Goldfish there are! People have been breeding Goldfish for over 2000 years now. China is believed to have over 100 varieties and to think that it all began with the Carassius auratus ? the gibel carp! Not all goldfish have been bred in China though. Other c...
Goldfish Analysis
By Dane Stanton - 04/01/2008
When goldfish swim up to the glass of the tank, does it mean they are smart enough to recognize people? Goldfish sure are smart not in the sense as dogs are, but they are smart. They will swim up to meet you probably because they think you are going to feed them. They might not be able to differenti...
So You Want To Own A Ferret?
By Cait Isaacs - 04/01/2008
You?ve seen them in movies and on TV shows, and the local pet store usually has some for sale. They seem to be intelligent and cuddly. But what do you really know about owning a ferret? Ferrets live an average of 6-8 years, although some can be as old as 10. They tend to sleep a lot (about 18 hours ...
3 Quick Tips to Keep Your Pit Bull Out of Trouble and Healthy Too
By Jason Mann - 04/01/2008
The following article will share with you three (3) tips you can use to curb behavior problems and keep your Pit Bull healthy too. Tip #1: K9 to 5. Work is a must. By work I mean something your Pit Bull must do in order to shed excess energy. A job is not only a great way to exercise your dog, it?s ...
Agility Dog Training and Pit Bull Terriers
By Tim Amherst - 04/01/2008
Spending time training your Pit Bull can be very rewarding and fun for you both. It helps build a stronger bond between dog and owner that is important for the happiness of both parties. There are many different types of training that you can choose to do with your Pit Bull, one such is agility trai...
Dog Health Conditions and Terms You Should Know... Part 2
By Daniel Lesser - 04/01/2008
Cryptorchidism is peculiar to male dogs and a condition present at birth. The testicle/s, which developed in the abdomen, fail to descend into the scrotum. The usually underdeveloped and non-functional testicle/s should be removed, as it could turn cancerous later in life. If the condition remains a...
Celebrities Discover The Amazing Chihuahua!
By Bill Knell - 04/01/2008
Some say it started with the Taco Bell dog. A five hundred million dollar ad campaign featured a talking Chihuahua which continually repeated the slogan, ?Yo quiero Taco Bell,? which is Spanish for ?I want Taco Bell.? Then came the Legally Blond films and the unstoppable Bruiser. The topping on the ...
Nervous Cats, Wining the Trust of a Timid Cat
By Larry Chamberlain - 04/01/2008
Nervous cats hide from people, they do not readily present themselves for petting, and may seem downright scared of you. Probably, this was not exactly what you had in mind when you decided to get yourself a pet. So, is it at all possible for nervous cats to overcome their timidity and learn to trus...
Pet Owners Are The Majority Population In The U.S.
By T.B. Collins - 04/01/2008
According to recent statistics, an astounding 65% of all U.S. household have at least one pet, and in many of these homes, their pets are considered part of the family. With so many homes containing pets, it is no wonder that so many laws have been created to protect our pets. Agencies that might no...
A Moving Experience: Making Your Move Easy on Your Parrots
By Taylor Knight - 04/01/2008
Moving is about as stressful a time as any in our lives and the lives of our fids. Having just completed moving the "gang" into a new house, I thought I would share some of the things that helped our move go smoothly. The feathered crew (Alex and Zeke, African Greys and April, Umbrella Cockatoo) hav...
Helping Your Pets Cope With The Stress Caused By Loud Noise
By Mariangie Gonzalez - 04/01/2008
Which is the noisiest species of all? Nope, not the lions, or the elephants, or the geese? it?s us, humans. Our voices were not enough, we started making music and creating musical instruments to help us being louder. This Holiday season will not only be noisy, this year we?re starting earlier beca...
Your First Dressage Competition
By Tina Williamson - 04/01/2008
You have finally found your perfect horse, but riding around at home has started to get a bit boring. You have had a couple of dressage lessons and it seems to be the style of riding that suits your new best friend. Your instructor has suggested that you start entering a few competitions, what a g...
Rimadyl the Wonder Drug - Or Is It?
By Brigitte Smith - 04/01/2008
If Your Dog Suffers From Arthritis, Consider The Natural Alternative: Rimadyl was hailed as a wonder arthritis treatment for pets when it came on the market in 1997. Over the next 3 years, due largely to an aggressive marketing campaign by the manufacturer, Pfizer, Rimadyl was prescribed for 5 mill...
To Have or Not to Have: How Many Pets Should an Owner Own?
By C. Bailey-Lloyd - 04/01/2008
Canis Familiaris - also known as the common and tamed family dog, is quite the remarkable creature. Down to his furry coat (and in some cases, not-so-furry coats), his adoring eyes, white dagger teeth, four stubby paws and tail; dogs have long known to be man`s best friend. It is, in fact, this reas...
What You Should Know About Dog Health Care
By Steve Austin - 04/01/2008
Our dogs are now, more than ever, a very important part of our families. We care for them as we care for ourselves. That includes taking a greater interest in our dogs` health care. In response, there have been many advances in dog health care in recent years: Preventative Dog Health Care Annual che...
How To Help The Displaced Pets Of Hurricane Katrina
By Hannah Chastain - 02/02/2007
The temporary shelters are filled and the pets left behind by victims of Hurricane Katrina are turning up in shelters and Humane Societies across the South.
Many rescuers have stopped trying to find the dogs and cats, and have opted to just leave food and water for the unlucky thousands of animal...
Hurricane Katrina: A Lesson in Emergency Preparedness for You and Your Dog
By Kimberly Zlatin - 29/01/2007
Heart wrenching images of Hurricane Katrina?s four-legged victims are too much for most of us to bear. Fortunately the majority of people around the country have their loving companions next to them while they are watching the devastating news of dogs left to fend for themselves and people making th...
Did Dragons Walk Among Us? (Do They Still?) Part 2
By Lisa J. Lehr - 22/01/2007
Virtually every culture on earth has an oral tradition of encounters with large, strange beasts?creatures different from those we know. Were they dragons? Why don?t we still have dragons among us? Or do we? Will we ever know for sure?
Part 2
What the Bible says about monsters, and why it?s proba...
Dealing With Dog House Training Issues
By Edwina Hanson - 20/01/2007
The best house training uses the dogs own instincts to avoid soiling its bed. That is the basis behind crate training, in which the dog is confined to its crate in the absence of the owner, and den training, in which the dog is confined to a small area of the home. In essence, the crate, or the room...
