The Swiss Alpine rescue working dog also had jobs in the security, herding and hunting industries. Very versatile for a dog that is an extra large breed, the Saint Bernard measures approximately 28 inches at the shoulder and an adult male can weigh 160 to 250 pounds. Therefore, the breed has not only been famous throughout history for their ability […]
The increase in the world’s human population and the global recession will inevitably increase the demand for food, including meat, as well as for employment. Great hope is placed on the agricultural sector, which is responsible for the food supply and absorbs employment in rural areas. The slow reproduction rate of ruminant animals and the threat of avian influenza in […]
In a world of Internet communications, e-commerce, and transportation accessibility, delivering goods, packages, and other supplies has never been easier, faster, and more efficient. From tulips to chocolate cakes to letters to Chihuahuas, it is now more possible to send almost anything in a short period of time. But with all these advances all around us, how do companies measure […]
Compulsion-based dog training primarily revolves around using corrections to get a dog to comply. It is very common to hear compulsion-based trainers tell their students that their dogs must learn that obedience is not an option, that is, their dogs must learn to obey at all times. To accomplish this, dogs constantly correct themselves for every wrong behavior until they […]
The Jack Russell Terrier breed has a double coat of thick hair that requires regular grooming. Also known as a Parson Russell Terrier, dogs can have rough, smooth, or torn coats. The long-haired or rough-haired Jack Russell terrier has longer braids than the smooth-haired terrier and has excess traces of hair on the head, legs, body, and face. The hair […]
A dog that destroys his toys. Do you have a toy destroyer dog? Are you spending a lot of money buying expensive dog toys and watch him turn them into small parts in just minutes? Well, let me tell you, you might think this is a very expensive canine hobby, not to mention that it will harm your dog because […]
Many thanks to Janet (not her real name), who had a session with me to help her with a dog phobia, during an EFT training weekend online and in person. This was a while ago, as far as I can remember, the session went as follows. We start by taking some details around this phobia. Janet had grown up with […]
The Bichon Frize is a white tassel of a dog with black eyes, eye rims and halos, lips, nose, and foot pads. Known for having fewer barking problems than other small dogs, the Bichon Frize is a delightful pet dog, but you do have to adapt to certain life routines as this particular breed needs attention. Today, the Bichon Frize […]
If your family is considering adding rabbits as pets to the house, quickly decide whether you plan to keep the rabbits indoors in a cage or outdoors in a special hutch. Keeping rabbits indoors is fine, but you may need to protect certain parts of the house that are not safe for rabbits and also provide daily cleaning to prevent […]
Have you ever gone truffle hunting? We have been offering truffle hunting to the participants of our Italian cooking classes for quite some time and it has always been a great experience. Today we have another appointment in the forest and I am looking forward to it. Together with professional truffle hunters and their dogs, we will begin the search […]
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