Animals

My German Shepherd dog loves playing in water, which means he tends to get ear infections. I have found the best dog ear cleaner to wash dirt out and keep the infections at bay. For me, I use a saline flush and ear wipes for dogs when doing s weekly cleaning. I use a medicated ear cleaning solution if I...

A good duck feeder and waterer will keep your duckling's feed and water contained. It does not matter if you use a floating duck feeder on the pond or automatic duck feeder on land. Many young, baby ducks have a tendency to kick over their food and water, which makes everything wet and dirty. This typically happens when using some...

Although the best dog food for German Shepherds may be a biologically appropriate raw food diet, I have tried different dry kibble for my picky eater. Find the best food for German Shepherds on Amazon or read my reviews. My pooch sampled Blue Buffalo, Castor & Pollux, Fromm, Acana, Taste of the Wild, and Victor dog food. He did well on all...

The best solar powered heat lamp for a chicken coop will keep your hens and roosters warm during the winter months. A good lamp may also keep the water from freezing. Chickens do have feathers and can keep warm naturally with a good coop, adequate ventilation, and plenty of feed for energy. However, you may want to add a solar...

My German Shepherd dog needed to learn how to heel. I found it so much easier to teach the behavior with the best heeling stick.

When I first got my German Shepherd puppy, he would rip and tear apart heavy duty puppy toys. Toys labelled "tough" or "durable" did not live up to the moniker. I was stumped about finding best dog toys for aggressive chewers and power chewers. I did do research, and I bought quite a few toys. Here are my reviews...

Dog safety is important, especially when it comes to chemicals, fertilizers, and good grass seed. But what about pet safe mulch for ground cover? What is the best mulch for dog owners to put in their yards? Guide to buying pet safe mulch when you are a dog owner Cedar Mulch Cedar mulch is one of the best choices. In addition to...

Do you have a new German Shepherd puppy? Perhaps you have a K9 working dog or an IPO schutzhund sport dog? Maybe you have a couch potato pooch. Here are 19 German Shepherd accessories to get started and make training easier -- whether you are a new GSD owner or looking for a gift for that experienced owner. Find the best...

Question: What is the best grass seed for dogs? I need a hardy, durable dog resistant grass for my lawn. I have considered artificial grass but really don't want a fake lawn. My German Shepherd dog tore the yard apart, leaving mud spots in high traffic areas and brown spots from dog urine. My GSD has allergies to one of the...

Reader question: I want to train my puppy's recall command with a whistle. Do dog whistles work? Short answer: Yes. I bought a whistle when my German Shepherd was a puppy and was able to train a recall command with it. Let's find out how dog whistles work. How do dog whistles work? A dog whistle is a device that emits a sound...