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Lovers of parrots would certainly be familiar with the African grey, as it is considered, by many, to be the most intelligent and affectionate bird in the world. Its popularity amongst bird lovers is such that there are now several African grey parrot rescue organizations, which have been specifically set up to rescue these wonderful birds from any danger, neglect and abuse they may be facing and adopt them out to loving families as pets. If you are interested in helping out one of these organizations, or in adopting an African grey parrot for yourself, there are several things you can do. The first step would be to find out as much information as you can about the African grey and share that...

INTRODUCTION TO A NEW CHAPTER IN KANSAS CITY DOG TRAINING!!!!! HEARTLAND POSITIVE DOG TRAINING ALLIANCEaka HEART!   A new group has been born right here in Kansas City where educating others about humane, effective, science based dog training is the goal. The brain child of Patty Homer, Skip Daiger & Kay Lampe, this group was created for like minded trainers, pet professionals and dog owners to meet, learn, discuss and collaborate on all things dog. A place where we can be part of the positive training revolution taking place in dog training today, and make a difference for not only the dogs of Kansas City but their owners as well. One of the main tenants of positive training is what I like to...

It is not only the human race which is facing an identity crisis; it is a new and growing problem with the dogs too! More because more people by the day are keeping pets, they need to have an identification system in place that will help them to identify their pet(s). Not only is the identification by the owner important but owner-identification is important too. The bad news is that dogs, unlike humans do not understand the need for not venturing outside without a guide. And due to their irrational behavior, they often get lost. This is where the microchip steps in. When someone finds the lost dog, the person immediately can take the dog to a registered vet who can then use the information embedded...

Now that you have park it down (previous article) and it is working during dinner and when new people enter the house, you are ready for the graduate school level of park it! Let me ask you a question, would you be interested in having your doorbell be the cue for Fido to park it? Think about it, when you say park it, the dog goes and lays down on his or her blanket or pillow, right? What if we add another cue, in this case a bell that would mean the same as the words park it! Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, read on and make Pavlov proud! Classical conditioning or Pavlovan psychology simply works off the idea of associations. We are going to do nothing but pair another association to the...

Nation Geographic Channel's Alien Earths, created by director/producer Dana Berry of Skyworks Digital, has been nominated for an Emmy® in the category of Outstanding Animated Program. Point 360 West and animation director Jason Hearne, as well as animation director Dave Jerrard of Radical 3D, worked with Berry creating stunning animated effects of Super Novas and exploding planets adrift in the universe. The nominations were announced early July 8 2010. This nomination puts National Geographic Channel (NGC) up against heavy hitters in the animation field. Alien Earths contends with Disney's Prep and Landing, HBO's The Ricky Gervais Show, Fox's The Simpsons, and Comedy Central's Southpark. The idea...

SABAH is Malaysia's premier nature adventure destination situated in the northern tip of Borneo Island, the third largest island in the world. Sabah is popular for its wildlife conservation attractions, rain forest, surrounding nature and islands, beach resorts, tropical white sandy beaches, crystal clear water, and its warm and friendly people. If you are thinking of visiting Borneo, these places of interest and activities will whet your appetite! Mount Kinabalu Let me begin with my favorite place and definitely not to be missed if you are visiting Borneo, Mt. Kinabalu (4,093m). It is the summit of Borneo and the tallest mountain in South East Asia. This mountain is sacred to the locals. Thousands...

Sunderban is one of the major tourist destinations in West Bengal. It covers a vast area of about 4264 sq km. Being a part of world's largest delta and situated on the lower end of West Bengal, it is blessed with the largest estuarine forest all over the world. The wild haven is home to Bengal Tigers, the population of which runs more then 250. It is among the protected wildlife reserve part of Project Tiger and a World Heritage Site under UNESCO. Wild life lovers from far and wide visit here and feast their eyes with countless animals, birds and jungle trees. Wildlife in Sunderban A Jeep safari in Sunderban National Park is the best way to explore tiger den, snake holes and exotic trees meant for...

If you want to see a lot of wild animals in their natural habitat and have an awesome experience, go to Africa's Kruger National Park. Expect to stay at least two days since it is the largest game reserve in South Africa, covering 7,332 square miles. You most likely will be staying in Johannesburg before you go to the park. The weather may be significantly different than from where you departed, so be prepared for climate changes. Plan for a 4-5 hour drive (pack snacks and plenty of water), depending upon which gate (entrance) you choose to go to first. The more popular southern gates to enter from Johannesburg are either the Crocodile Bridge Gait or the Nambit Gate - and traveling between the two...

Click here to watch Pinta Island Tortoise new video   Pinta Island Tortoise Single George is Nobleman Inventor Island Adopt Ectozoan : The Pinta Island Tortoise is a species saved on Island Island, which is rarest organism in the humans. There is no many illustrious population of this Tortoise eliminate for one high remaining descending and scientists tagged it as Single Martyr. Sole Martyr is the unshared surviving member of the Pinta Island Tortoise race, the goliath tortoise beingness a symbolization for the fragility of the Galapagos islands, and a continuous reminder for attention and betterment of the species. Now imagine, how dreadful would it be if humans were becoming extinct, and nothing...

How cool would it be to see your name in the credits of the latest Pixar film or Electronic Arts game? Turn the fantasy into reality by getting a first-rate education at an animation school near you. Click here to find the best animation schools in the US. The basics Animation schools offer certificates and associate degrees as well as bachelor's and master's degrees, depending on the level of knowledge and skill you wish to attain. Animation courses include visual effects, 3D modeling, character animation, storyboarding, visual development, background painting, and more. One of the key benefits of attending animation schools is having the opportunity to create a professional-quality demo reel and...

As our society becomes increasingly saturated with technology, jurors will expect the use of more complex and accurate visual aids in the courtroom.  Jurors, especially of the younger generation, have come to count on visual media to augment their understanding of a topic. Eyewitness perspectives, cognitive memory, and perception of events and time are subject to intense examination by attorneys.  Experienced lawyers are adept at using rhetoric and verbal manipulation to produce doubt about a witnesses credibility. Without the use of visual aids, many participants feel lost in the unfamiliar process of courtroom proceedings. Most witnesses are not prepared to counter highly trained cross...

Tucson pronounced too sawn is small city located in southern Arizona about 100 miles south of Phoenix and 60 miles north of the Mexican border. It is situated on a flat desert valley nearly surrounded by barren, rugged mountains. It has become a retirement community for elderly citizens that appreciate the year round warm weather and inexpensive living. It is less congested than Phoenix and well situated for tourists wishing to explore the many surrounding attractions. The climate in Tucson is always dry with temperatures ranging from warm to extremely hot. The city normally receives less than 25 cm of rainfall per year. Daytime temperatures can exceed 45 during the summer with a much more pleasant...

Many who are curious about a job in the field are not fully informed of what the outlook for a contemporary animation position consists of, nor the background needed to make an entrance into the business. A career in animation will first and foremost require creative abilities.  To complement an individual’s personal passion and talents, an education in the arts and proper artistic training is important to all aspects of a career in animation.  The capacity to draw and compose images is a necessity to clearly expressing the emotion of characters along side their larger physical actions, and understanding how to represent movement will make a basic understanding of physics essential...

If you're looking to find public records, you will have to be able to use a website which shows you the most correct and abounding storage of records available. There are plenty of different websites which offer to help you find this information, but some are worth your time. Public records are basically where the government stores files / information on folks, at different times of their lives. Likewise with wedding, divorce and a whole host of other times. All of these records are stockpiled in the local court house / police station where they were created. But if they then went on to commit a crime in California, they'd have their criminal case recorded there. So in order to find the most public...

Given that you have found this article, you most likely belong to one of two groups; either you have just brought home a cute, little Beagle puppy, or your adult Beagle has developed selective hearing and is starting to ignore your commands. Either way, it pays to find out how this breed of dog differs from other breeds so that you can implement a training routine that will bring out the best in your intelligent Beagle. Beagle Puppy Training Tips - Start early. It is best to start training your puppy as soon as he arrives home, well maybe the next day after he has had a good night's sleep. - Beagles are known for their great sense of smell and this is of course one of the characteristics that...

  “America is a country that doesn't know where it is going but is determined to set a speed record getting there,” quotes Dr. Laurence J. Peter. Yes, that the reason that we are on the top of the show! Well, with 4th of July surging in softly, yet fast, the web is seen abuzz with the all patriotic thoughts and searches are increasing for inspirational Fourth of July greetings to reach out to friends. This shows that the love for the country still exists in the hearts of the fellowmen; respect for the 'stars and stripes' is still there. That's good news obviously! But, to be very candid, I am sure that if I was there in a solitary confinement inside that barbaric enemy camp, I can't say what...

At first, new puppies are cuddly and smell sweet. But once a few days have passed, the new puppy smell turns to stinky puppy smell. This means it's time for a puppy bath. Before bathing a puppy, you should make sure that your puppy is eight weeks old or older. You should help your puppy adjust to bath time. Having your puppy sit or stand in the tub may help. If their first puppy bath is a pleasant experience, future baths will be much easier. Before the bath is over, you should make sure that your puppy is completely rinsed. Getting soap in her ears or in her eyes will ruin a first bath. Although most dogs do enjoy playing in water, they often do not enjoy bath time. Many puppies have very delicate...

Which is better, to choose between a pure bred puppy and a mixed breed puppy. Which is the best choice? There are lot of factors in this decision. A pure bred puppy will cost more. A mixed breed puppy is often free or cheaper in cost then a pure bred. A pure bred puppy will often have a higher level of care associated with it. Unless purchased from a puppy mill, pure bred dogs are often pampered, wormed and have their early shots. Pure bred puppies may have congenital problems associated with inbreeding unless care was taken in the breeding. Buying a purebred with accredited credentials from the American Kennel Club or other such breed clubs helps keep track of several generations of parents. The...

These days many people are looking for External hard drives to help them backup their data. Many companies dealing in computer devices such as verbatim and Seagate do not want to be left behind by this business opportunity. However Before you rush out looking for a verbatim external hard drive or a hard drive from the other manufactures, there are certain factors you should consider. The market is loaded with external hard drives from almost every manufacturer in the world. This makes it hard for the user to select a specific brand or a certain size. There are three factors you should consider which will help you make a decision whether to buy from verbatim or the other manufacturers.   The first...

Puppy Training Manual - How To Stop Puppy Biting The Quick And Easy Way To stop puppy biting, we must consider the following: puppies are constantly learning about their environment and their mouth is a means of investigating - equivalent to our hands, so there will be chewing and mouthing. As well, until their new teeth come in, puppies will inevitably chew.Be that as it may, you still may want to stop puppy biting your hand! No matter who they play with, human or canine, puppies will bite. We don't really need to prevent puppies from biting as it is usually play action and not aggressive behavior. Play biting within reason is acceptable, because for puppies, this is natural behavior. After all...

SkullCandy deals in different products targeting action sports, outdoor and general consumer markets. In the consumer market, they have established a huge following with their brand of SkullCandy headphones, which are appropriate for people with an action sport lifestyle. Headphones can be described as a pair of small loudspeakers receiving signals from a media player then transforming it into sound waves. They are held close to the user's ears through clips or handles maximizing his listening experience. There are different types of headphones with variations in style and size. For example, earbuds, which are small in size, are meant to be placed outside the ear canal while canal phones, which are...

Sports headphones are those are those earpieces designed for sports activities such as jogging, cycling, skiing, snowboarding and other events such as exercising in the gym.  Due to the intense body movements during such activities, the headphones have a special design to protect them from damage and to protect they user from any injury. Therefore, if you are involved in a sports activity while you are still listening to music, it's good to make sure you use headphones that stay attached to your head.  Secondly, the cabling should be sturdy enough to withstand rough conditions involved with most sporting activity. SkullCandy has developed a number of sports headphones with innovative methods of...

ign="center"> Insulinoma is probably a word you do not hear every day. It is the term veterinarians refer to for cancer of the beta cells of the pancreas in ferrets. Apparently, the ferret disease insulinoma is reaching epidemic proportions among this species. It also seems to be a disease related to your ferret's diet. The first part of the word gives you an idea of the cause. The word "insulin" in reference to blood sugar. Now you probably know where I am going here. The metabolism of blood sugar in your ferret is very sensitive to dietary disruption. Diets containing too much carbohydrates cause the pancreas to produce higher levels of insulin as a natural reaction to the high levels of glucose...

With the increased use of music phones, mp3 players and ipods earphones are gaining more popularity because of their compact nature. More people are becoming audiophile by discovering the value that the audio earpiece provides. Apart from providing a mode of listening to music, earphones also help lock out any undesirable external sounds. Another benefit of earphones is that they provide sound level comparable with big speaker systems without necessitating the use of huge equipment such as amplifiers. Earphones are also much cheaper compared to such huge music equipment. Finally, earphones give the user privacy to listen to any type of music without disturbing other people who are close by...

Is the Beagle the right dog breed choice for you? Following is a brief standard on Beagles. Their history, their physical and mental makeup and how to best care for them. History: The Beagle can be traced back to the reign of King Edward III who used them during the Hundred Years' War. The name is derived from the Old English word "beag", meaning small. Originally used to hunt hares and wild rabbit in Wales and France, beagles are also known to have aided in hunting for wild pigs and deer in the Scandinavian region. Subsequently, they began to be used as gundogs for tracking as well as retrieving in the United States and Canada. The current breed is thought to have descended from the cross between...

- The Boxer dog by it's nature is very passionate and also very powerful. - How do you harness the powerful and passionate boxer - without upsetting the owner. - As an owner you need to understand and harness the courage, reliability and the loyalty of the boxer dog. You need to learn that a boxer dog maybe stubborn but they are also keen to learn - but you need to start early. - A Boxer dog can make an excellent watchdog - due to the fact that they will not back down from anything. - They also make excellent family pets as they get on extremely well with children. - A Boxer dog is also an energetic breed so will need allot of exercise and encouragement - so a boxer dog will get you fit if nothing...

Samoyed's are a breed with a history of requiring strenuous physical activity, the dog is a working breed which was bred to do such tasks as herd reindeer and pull sleds in harsh, bitterly cold temperatures. The Samoyed has some very specific requirements for exercise that need to be met if he or she is to adapt well and be truly happy. The requirements do not mean an owner must purchase a big sled and move to the North Pole, but if you want your dog to get the necessary exercise, it means you need to become educated and knowledgeable about the needs of the breed. When the dog is in puppyhood, it can be less resilient than other breeds of around the same age. When they are a puppy, the dog's muscles...

Sometimes you feel lazy and your body seems almost too heavy to move. Yet you are not sick and you should not be tired. You want to get up and do something -- anything! -- but your body just does not seem up to it. What is the problem? You may try to get more energy by eating a lot, gulping down pots of coffee and even smoking. Maybe you will feel more lively after these. And maybe it works -- for a while. In reality, after the initial burst of energy, you are actually slowing down even more as you accumulate toxins in your body. And that is the real problems as to why you feel so sluggish. It May be Time for You to Detoxify Your Body With today's fast-paced, active lifestyles, we seldom have time...

Basically, the dog needs to associate a negative experience with jumping up on the fence. But, this negative experience must have three things going for it. First, the negative must happen right as he is jumping up on the fence. Second, it must be motivational. Kinda like when a cop gives you a ticket for speeding, but the ticket is only for $2, you'll probably wait until you get 100 tickets before you even consider changing your behavior. But, if it's a good $250 ticket, it won't take too many (maybe one or two) to make you stop speeding. In other words, you must find your dog's sensitivity level. For behavior modification, I'd tend to error on the side of slightly over correcting, rather than...

align="center"> So, you have decided that you would like to have a ferret as your new pet. They would make an adorable addition to anyone’s life and to your home. These amazing animals can be trained to use a litter box, just like cats. But before you go ahead and allow your new ferret roam freely around your, you’ll need to take some precautions. Of course your new ferret should never be let loose in your home. Let it become acquainted with its new surroundings from the comfort of its cage before you decide to let it roam around your home. You must also teach your new ferret how to use a litter box. Depending on your ferret and how much time you spend on litter training, most ferrets will...

Dear Mr. Katz: I have a 6 month old German Shepherd named Thor. Having read your book, I applied your techniques to him and he responded very quickly, to my surprise! He is quite good at a sit-stay and down-stay now, which is very, very useful. I do have one problem that I couldn't fix with him though. Here are the circumstances and the problem: Thor lives outside in a dog kennel/pen thing, I walk him every day and play ball with him and always make sure he has food and water, I brush him and I spend a lot of time with him. But whenever I leave him, he sits and whines for half an hour! He just won't be quiet! And if I go back out to make him stop, as soon as he sees me, he's quiet... but as soon as...

Dear Mr. Katz, I have a two year-old female Boxer named Amber and a six year-old female St. Bernard named Crystal. My question is regarding the Boxer, Amber. Whenever my husband and I sit down to eat dinner, watch TV, or when company comes over, she incessantly barks at us. She doesn't want to play with her toys and nothing can distract her from this barking. We try to correct her in a deep tone, but she only gets crazier; i.e.. jumping up, biting our clothes. From reading your book, it seems that she needs a motivational correction, such as her training collar. As of now, we do not leave it on her, except for when she is being walked. Should she be wearing the collar when we are home and she's in...

You've hunted around in a shelter or at and see a really cute little dog described as a "Miniature Beagle". You go to the American Kennel Club (AKC) website and see there is no such breed as a miniature Beagle. What's going on here? Well, the dog could very well be a new trend in Beagle breeding - for "teacup" or sizes under twelve inches tall at the withers (highest point of the shoulder.) Beagles themselves are miniature versions of the mighty Foxhounds (English or American) that are big, elegant, strong dogs. Beagles were bred for the hunt, as well as Jack Russels. A usual English foxhunting pack had a few "couples" of Beagles to get into places the big Foxhounds couldn't, and Jack Russels to get...

I'm writing this to bring awareness and attention to a horrific but not new discovery that we often don't think about. When you purchase puppies or kittens from pet stores or pet chains, you're supporting mills. . . When we buy a pet or even shop at a store that sells puppies, we contribute to a heartless underground industry that forces dogs to spend their entire lives in cages constantly breeding to support consumer demand for puppies. If you're not familiar with the definition of a puppy mill, it's similar to raising cattle for production. Often times female dogs are kept in tiny cages and are forced to breed as often as possible for their entire lives. No love, proper attention or care given...

Tired of hearing your child whine about wanting a pet? All parents seem to have this problem at one time or another. Many children want a pet, and it's a perfect way to teach children responsibility. If you've decided to give your children the opportunity to have a pet of their own, you just have to figure out which pet is the right pet! There are a few smaller, easier to care for animals that make great first pets. These are typically a bit more affordable than bigger animals such as dogs or cats. However, with any pet, the owner's personality affects the decision. Gerbils make great pets for smaller children, as they are active during the day and are extremely curious and friendly. Gerbils...

ign="center"> There is no doubt about it. Lovebirds are eye-catching bird species. To make lovebirds as pets and make them happy and healthy, these wonderful birds must be in pairs. Not true. In reality, a pair of lovebirds that had been bonded should not be separated. Lovebirds as pets could be heartwarming particularly if you watch and hear the chirps every so often. Once lovebirds are hand-raised since they were new born babies, they will turn out as wonderful pets, in all possibility. Lovebirds do not entail comprehensive care and treatment. This is an advantage of lovebirds, though they are sometimes bad-tempered once neglected for days. Relatively small birds, many people make the mistake of...

ign="center"> The cold winter months are here for a while and pets will need extra warmth and comfort until spring eventually arrives. This is the right time for owners of pet rabbits to think about stocking up their pet's rabbit food and ensuring they have appropriate shelter and accessories to stay cosy over the cold spells. Rabbits are hindgut fermenters which means they look to bacteria in their intestines to break up fibre. The result of this process should be a healthy rabbit. Feeding a rabbit lettuce and a few carrots is not enough. Rabbits should eat lettuce and bits of carrots as a treat. Like humans, rabbits require a variety of foods which are balanced, including fibre, protein and fat...

The Internet has gained such a best change for ad, buying or selling, job searching, purchasing, and all sorts of fun stuff! It is more suggestible and operative to use internet rather than roaming all over the places searching for your product. Suppose if you are searching to buy or sell any product only what you have to do is look for free classified ads, and select for your item. You can find your product anywhere.   Suppose you are for a change in your Job, only the thing you have to do is select your Perfection and find your dream job. Classifieds has almost all popular categories like Automobiles, Real estate, Construction, Pets & Animals, Fashion & Apparel, Kids, Electronics, Jobs...

In recent years, lots of firms and firms have realized the power of the web. If people love a certain product, they'd try and promote this product on the web. On the other hand, lots of people would try and obtain information about particular items thru the internet. Therefore, advertising on the internet is something that masses of folks would try their best to do. Being one of the normal systems of promotion, classifieds is basically one of the most well-liked ways for promotion of products indeed. In this type of promotion system, you will have a good chance of getting customers. Classifieds would categorize your advertisements. As a result, individuals that are interested in hunting for certain...

There certainly are a number of ways that can help you generate healthy income using Even though this is nothing that is related to social networking website, but you can be sure that it has a good database of potential customers that make it a networking community. One of the most common ways to try and making money using is to try and sell any of your products or services. The process is as simple such that you just have to list it and then try and wait for customers to contact you. In case you are not having any of your products to sell then the best alternative is to try and be a broker. Selling other dealers merchandise is always a good way for you to earn commission from the sales price. We...

If you have purchased a greyhound and have never owned one of these magnificent dogs before, you will probably need to learn a little bit about the best diet to feed your new dog. Greyhounds are usually working dogs, and as such they require a very good and balanced diet in order to achieve maximum performance levels. You will need to find a dog food that has been specifically formulated for working and racing greyhounds so that you can keep your dog in vital good health. There are a few basic principles that you should adhere to when considering how to feed your greyhound. A good greyhound racing diet should always contain fresh meat, rather than frozen meat, as its primary ingredient. Fresh meat...

With spring arriving I thought this would be a good time to discuss fleas, prevention and treatment if you do get them on your greyhound. As you may know, greyhounds are very sensitive to certain chemicals and drugs. One flea prevention to avoid is the standard flea collar. The standard flea collar is not safe or effective and should NEVER be used on a greyhound, or any other dog for that matter. The collars contain harmful chemicals that penetrate through the skin of the dogs neck and eventually paralyzes and kills the flea that bites the skin. Some of the chemicals in these collars can cause nausea, convulsions, and even death. Here is a list of some products that are safe to use on the...

One evening as my husband and I were enjoying our dinner on the beach, someone yelled that a puppy, around 4 weeks old, had been left in someone's shoe on the sand. We all got up to see this little puppy who was so lethargic and scared, she hardly blinked or turned her head. We gathered her up and nestled her close to our chest as she was scared and there was no response to the water or food we gave her. About 6 of us kept taking turns to try and bring this little one back to being herself and feeling secure and loved. We did not know what to do with her and where to put her, as we are all renters at the hotel and it is forbidden to have animals. After much consideration we thought of a couple who...

It's obvious if you have a dog, you probably care a great deal about them. You want them to have the best of everything, including shelter. When considering whether or not you even want to take on the ask of building your own dog kennel, you have to ask yourself if you possess the skills and knowledge to do so. Although building your own dog kennel isn't a job for a rocket scientist, it does still involve some handy work. Now that you have decided to take on the task, you must remember a few things. It's good to build a large-sized kennel, even if your dog isn't very big, giving it lots of space to move around and be comfortable in. One thing to remember when building your kennel is that pressure...

Imagine you are a child about to go riding on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon. Even though you are afraid of dogs your mother allows you to go riding with your new bike. Some of the other children in the neighborhood are also afraid of dogs because somehow there are a lot of dogs around where you live. Nevertheless your friends all came by and the front lawn if filled with lying bicycles because everyone is inside getting a treat from mom before the ride. One the way, the convoy of bicycles turned the corner and would you know it, two vicious dogs jumped the fence and they are just waiting for you and your friends to get down the street to where the dogs are waiting with teeth glaring. At that...

Many people see their physicians on a regular basis to make sure that they remain in the best of health. They insist that their friends and family members also receive quality routine care to ensure long and healthy lives for their loved ones. Pets are an integral part of many families, and dogs in particular are known as "man's best friend," yet many dogs don't visit their veterinarians for basic care and scheduled check-ups. Like their human family members, dogs should see their "primary care physicians" on a regular basis. While many dog owners rush to the veterinarian when their pets display symptoms of a serious illness or injury, often paying exorbitant sums for emergency care, they are...

In the past two days, Ideal DVD Software recevied many reports about failing to copy the DVD "Twilight saga new moon". By analyzing the files users offered, they found there're four different editions of the DVD so far. And they've solved them and have uploaded the fixes to their server. Since Ideal DVD Copy version 3.2.3, they will only upload new fixes to their server, won't include them in the setup file untile next upgrade, so if you're still using the old version, please first upgrade to v3.2.3, you may download it from . Then follow the instructions below to get the new fixes. If you already installed version 3.2.3, just go to Step 1 directly. Step 1: "Check Update" to ensure all the fixes on...

As a springer spaniel named Felicity's Diamond Jim pranced to victory at the recent Westminster Kennel Club dog show at New York's Madison Square Gardens, I was thinking of another springer spaniel named Minnie whose life is quite different from the champ's. Minnie, along with a boxer named Bailey, escaped last month from their yard and fell through the thin ice covering a pond in Connecticut. They might have died in the frigid, muddy water had a neighbor not heard Bailey's frantic barking. An intrepid firefighter braved the icy water and rescued the dogs. The dogs' brush with death was the result of an invisible fence, which works by administering shocks to dogs via an electronic collar when they...

If you think you've seen it all when it comes to cat furniture, think again. The latest products that cater to your favorite family pet are high in style (so you won't be ashamed to have a piece sitting in your living room), priced well, and keep cats healthy and occupied. With the busy lives we lead, we're often gone all day long. While you'd probably rather be spending time with your cats, it's not always possible. The wide range of cat trees, cat beds, cat condos, cat scratching posts, and cat tunnels available can make sure your feline has something to do when there's no one around. Not only does it keep them engaged, but it also keeps them from doing damage to furniture, clothing, or other...