“Find It” A Game of Mental Exercise
“Find it” is a game that makes use of your dog’s most extraordinary sense—smell. Sense of smell is used by working dogs to find contraband and to search for disaster victims. You can teach your companion dog to use her nose to find treats and other objects using those same techniques, giving her work to do in your home.
Onyx’s Treats
I don’t shop at a pet bakery or bake my dog treats. My dog makes do with store bought treats. She loves “Charlee Bears” pet treats from Trader Joe’s. Liver flavored for her, and small and non-greasy for me. What’s not to like? Try them. You’ll see.
The Four P’s of Pet Safety
Most American homes have a pet, and many Americans consider pets a family member. It’s worth a couple of minutes to consider how we keep our pets reasonably safe without becoming obsessive about safety.
Pets, such as dogs, cats, and ferrets get in trouble because they are curious. Most of us don’t see the world as our pets do, especially our exotic pets such as birds or reptiles. Also, most pets are unsupervised while we’re at work.
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Safety Tips
Most of what I’ve learned about animals, I’ve learned from people who keep animals—from pet lovers to zookeepers. Let’s hear from you, whether you’re a pet novice or a veterinarian. What are your best pet safety tips?
No sad stories, please. Give us your learning, not your pain. Let’s stay upbeat, practical, and attentive to all the different types of pets, including fish and ferrets, felines and Floating frogs, in addition to dogs and cats.
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