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Rabbits need a comfortable place to stay, whether they are kept indoors or outdoors. Rabbit hutches can be purchased in a few different types and sizes. You should find out how large your rabbit will grow before deciding on a rabbit hutch. Dwarf varieties can be comfortably kept in smaller rabbit hutches, but you should make sure your rabbit's home is large enough for it to move around in. You should also be ready with food, bedding, and a water bottle before you bring your rabbit home.

Rabbit pellet food is available from pet stores, and provides much of the nutrients that a rabbit needs. It is important to read the instructions on the bag and follow the guidelines or consult a vet to find out how much you should feed your rabbit. Younger, growing rabbits need more food. You should put the food in a food dish so you can easily find out how much your rabbit is eating. A poor appetite may be a sign of illness. You can also feed your rabbit fresh greens and vegetables. You should be careful with lettuces, because they can cause stomach upset. Rabbits like carrots as well, but you shouldn't feed them too many starchy root vegetables. Many rabbits like the green tops of carrots just as much as the carrot itself.

It is important that you always have fresh water available to your pets. Water bottles are a convenient way to allow your rabbit easy access to the water. They also tend to keep the water cleaner. Water put in bowls or dishes can get contaminated by bacteria. You should rinse out the water bottle and provide fresh water daily.

You should also carefully consider where you are going to place your rabbit hutch. Rabbits can do well in a variety of temperatures, but they should always be protected from extreme weather conditions. They can get overheated, so you should put outdoor rabbit hutches in a shady place. Outdoor hutches should have at least one side completely covered, and a solid roof to protect them from wind, rain, and snow. Even if there is a covered side to your rabbit hutch, you may want to buy or build the rabbit a wooden box for additional protection from the weather. Indoor rabbit hutches should be out of direct sunlight and away from heating or air conditioning vents.

Rabbit hutches should be large enough for the rabbit, and they should protect the rabbit from the weather and potential predators. They need to be cleaned often. New food and water should be provided daily, and you should also consider chews and chewing toys for your rabbits, since their teeth are always growing. If your rabbit is not fully grown, consult a pet store or vet to find out how large it may become as an adult. You should also handle your rabbit often. This will allow it to become more comfortable with humans, which will make it a more enjoyable pet.

Tom Woodcock is a Pet Lover, pet product expert and builder of rabbit hutches. To learn more about Rabbit Hutches and Rabbit Runs visit him online.

So you've decided you want to buy a rabbit, but before you head off and choose your new furry companion you have to prepare for his arrival. This can be a daunting process, with the huge variety of different sized rabbit hutches available. The first thing you have to consider is where you'll be keeping a Brer, indoors or outdoors. Once you've narrowed that choice down, the next thing to do is shop for the appropriate hutch.

Because rabbits come in different shapes and sizes, a good rule of thumb is to get a hutch that is at least four times larger than your rabbit. Bigger is always better and you should try to buy the biggest hutch you can afford. If space is an issue there are many multi level wooden rabbit hutches you can choose for to ensure your rabbit has enough space to hop around and explore. Not only is it vital to provide ample space for your rabbit so it thrives, inadequate space can result in long term health problems and damage.

Always buy from a reputable dealer or pet shop, and choose the sturdiest rabbit hutch you can find. If you're planning on keeping your rabbit outdoors it's crucial to select a well crafted rabbit hutch if you want it to last and withstand weather conditions. Special rabbit hutch covers can also be found if you need extra protection and insulation.

If space is not an option, large rabbit hutches that come with a rabbit run are an ideal option for allowing your rabbit a sense of freedom and the opportunity to do some exploring. Some outdoor rabbit hutches come with storage space to allow you to conveniently stored food, medicine and toys. Your outdoor rabbit hutch may even have an attic which you can fill with straw on colder days to provide extra warmth and insulation.

A very important feature of any rabbit hutch, be it an indoor or outdoor one, is security. Rabbits are shy, delicate creatures and must be given the chance to be able to hide from any perceived threats in order to feel secure in their environment. If your rabbit is to be kept outdoors, special care must be given to provide safety from predators such as dogs, cats, foxes and even badgers. A predator can kill a pet even without getting into the cage, so a hideaway is extremely important to keep your pet safe. This enclosed area with also serve as your bunny's sleeping area, and if you have more than one rabbit, make sure you have sufficient nesting areas for each as rabbits prefer to nest individually.

If you're going to be keeping more than one rabbit then make sure you get a large hutch otherwise your rabbits may end up fighting. Rabbits can be territorial so avoid any future problems by investing in the biggest rabbit hutch you can afford.

Getting the appropriate housing for your pet is very important if you are to keep your pet healthy and happy, also make sure you allocate enough time during the day to play with your rabbit so it doesn't feel lonely and bored.

Tom Woodcock is a Pet Lover, pet product expert and builder of rabbit hutches. To learn more about Rabbit Hutches and Rabbit Runs visit him online.

Most parents naturally want to be able to give their children whatever they want. That's not always possible though, and not always a good idea, either. At the same time, you still want your kids to have a fulfilled childhood, and most children always end up wanting a pet at some point during their childhood.

So what should a parent do when the child starts asking for a pet? The child will probably ask for a puppy or a kitten, or a pony (yikes!). Obviously these pets take a lot of responsibility and require a lot of care and attention, and many times it is the parent who takes over these responsibilities because it seems overwhelming to the child at the time. Probably you will tell your child about how having a dog will require taking the dog on walks, cleaning up after the dog, feeding it, bathing it, and more. Of course your kid will most likely promise to do all of that stuff, but in most cases, kids slack off in taking proper care of pets and the parents are then stuck with the chores.

So what should you do? Do you refuse to let your child have a pet? I hope not because I think pets and animals are an essential part of life and learning about the world around you. I believe the best idea is to start your child off with a small pet like a hamster. Hamsters are cute, small and furry little creatures and they are very easy to take care of, yet still help to teach a child about responsibility. Hamsters don't have a very strong smell and are fairly clean animals, although they do require a little bit of care such as cleaning their cage every week, but that's about it. Of course they need to be given fresh food and water on a regular basis.

One of the great things about hamsters is that they don't cost very much to care for, especially compared to other pets like dogs and cats. They are fun to handle, the child can take the hamster out and play with it gently and then put it back in the cage when they're done. Hamsters don't shed like cats and some dogs, and they are quiet, except for the hamsters exercise wheel which might make a little bit of noise when the hamster is on it at night. So overall, I think when your child approaches you wanting a pet, I think you should suggest a hamster to start with and if the child shows it can be responsible for a hamster, maybe later they can have a dog as a pet!

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In this World, we are always searching for companionship, love and loyalty. These three things are extremely hard to find because it all takes so much work. One thing people do not realize is that you do not need humans to find this kind of love. Pets are a great thing to have because they are always there with you and they have no real complaints. Pets are there when other people are not and they are such a treat because they are so playful, adorable and sweet. Animals are beautiful and spending your life around them will help you remember that natural beauty.

My favorite pet is a cat. Cats are beautiful creatures and they are elegant as well as playful. In fact, cats know how to live. They keep people and other cats close enough, but know when they really need to depend on themselves. Cats are amazing because not only are they extremely intelligent but they also know how to take care of themselves. When you have cats, there is not need to constantly give them showers or walk them and train them. Cats automatically know how to go to the bathroom and they are very neat and clean about it all.

If you are looking for something with a more rough and playful nature and you want or do not mind a pet that requires a lot of work, then dogs are the thing for you. Dogs are extremely loyal and loving and they will do anything for their companion. Dogs are intelligent, adorable and also just really carefree. Dogs are trained pretty easily and dog obedience training is not hard to do. Actually, with the right mindset and a lot of love you can do dog obedience training for your dog on your own, there is no need for professional help.

A cute and sensitive pet you can have is a rabbit. Rabbits are actually very different from their stereotype. Rabbits absolutely do not like to be touched and they just like to spend time by themselves. Rabbits, although not very social, are extremely adorable and are fun to watch. They love to eat an hop around and sleep. My rabbit dashes across the yard from corner to corner training himself for an attacker. He loves lazing around and just chilling in the shade. Rabbits have weak hearts, so you must be very careful when you get one. Put it in a place with little noise.

And finally, if you want a small easy pet you should think about getting different types of rodents. If you want something cute an tiny, a hamster is the thing for you. Hamsters are easy to take care of and extremely fun to watch. If you want to get a pet that is a little bigger and easier to handle, you should get a guinea pigs. Guinea pigs come in all sizes and fur types and personalities. You will have so much fun just watching a guinea pig make its little squeaky noises. If you need something small and easy to manage, a rodent is perfect for you.

If you need to learn how to train that loyal and cheerful companion, get some tips here on Dog Obedience Training.

Finding a Dog 101 - Dogs are fantastic companions, and love you no matter what, but remember:

o Dogs DO take time! Remember, just like us, they are social animals who do not like being left alone. You can't just stick them out in the yard or leave them in the house alone all the time and expect everything to be all right. Many types of behavioral problems occur just as a result of this one thing. Do you honestly have ample time every day to spend walking, feeding, cleaning up after, grooming, exercising and playing with your dog? And dogs often live for ten to fifteen years, so enter into this as a seriously long-term commitment.

o Dogs DO cost money. There are food requirements which vary from dog to dog. They will need regular health care as well including: shots, wormings, check ups, etc. Some dog breeds will additionally need regular grooming. Puppies will damage things in your house from time to time - it's a fact. Finding a dog may lead to things being replaced more often. You will have to do more cleaning from time to time - shedding fur, etc.

o Dogs DO require ample space which can vary from breed to breed. Take the time to research ALL the requirements needed for all breeds you may be interested in. Do you live in an apartment? A duplex/townhouse or condo? A single family home? Do you have a securely fenced yard or access to a securely fenced in area for your dog to play in? If not, can you seriously make some other kind of suitable and realistic arrangements for your dog to get adequate DAILY exercise? Finding a dog requires a lot of forethought and planning.

1) Be Honest. Finding a dog can take some time. First of all, do you really want a dog? Is a purebred dog perfect for you? Or would you be just as happy adopting a dog from the local animal shelter or rescue organization in your area?

2) So you still really want a dog even will all the needs listed above in mind ...

If you can honestly answer all these needs mentioned above with a positive response then you're ready for step 2.

So now, you must now ask yourself:

Finding a Dog 101 - What breed of purebred dog do you want?

Research, research, research! Before selecting a purebred puppy breed you must first carefully consider many things about yourself and your family, such as: your exercise schedule, your own personality, your family and home situation, what you expect of your dog (watchdog, companion for your children, hunting, etc.), whether you live in a house with a fenced yard or in an apartment/duplex/condo, etc. You want to honestly match the dog's needs to yours as closely as possible for the best match possible. Finding a dog takes plenty of forethought and research.

For example, if you're athletically inclined, you don't want a doggie couch potato - a dog that has low exercise needs. If you're a couch potato yourself, you don't want a purebred puppy that needs a lot of exercise.

o First, DO NOT decide on any dog breed based on looks alone. When finding a dog take your time and do lots of research BEFORE making any new kind of new doggie addition to your family. The eight major purebred dog groups found in the AKC in particular (Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding and Miscellaneous) is a great place to start. Feel free to use the dog breed resources on our site as a good place to start as well. We offer many individual dog breed profiles including lots of in-depth information on many kinds of purebred dog...

Finding a Dog 101 - Next: Selecting Your Dog. Do you want an adult or puppy?

Almost everyone wants a puppy. Puppies are lots of fun and can be easy to train and socialize, but they require a lot of time and care. Adult dogs often require less care overall than puppies but may have developed some types of behavioral or socialization problems during their life. If you are more inclined to get an adult dog, one good choice to start with is a rescue dog, possibly from a local shelter or rescue organization. There are many shelters and breed rescue groups available which can be visited on the internet, via the phone or in person depending on your area and finding a dog in one of these places can potentially mean saving it's life. Sometimes these organizations may have puppies for adoption as well.

Finding a Dog 101 - Where is the best place to find a dog or puppy?

o First, consider adopting a dog from a shelter or purebred dog rescue organization. Way too many dogs are euthanized each year, and you might just find a dog - the perfect companion for you, at the local pound or through a rescue group for your favorite breed. And you saved a life in the process!

o Second, find a "real" breeder. A real breeder of purebred dogs usually belongs to a breed club for their specific dog breed as well as belonging to several other dog related organizations. Additionally, many purebred dog breeders may be involved in showing their own dogs or participating in other dog related activities as agility, lure coursing or herding events. Finding purebred dogs or purebred puppies here means you have a much better chance at learning about the dogs ancestors, breed health problems, littermates, seeing the actual living conditions the puppy was raised in, and have a resource for future questions and a new friend for the life of your new dog.

Other very important things to look for in a purebred dog breeder - do they: provide references; have a clean kennel with healthy, well-socialized animals; provide a pedigree and registration application form; give you written instructions on feeding, training and care; provide a written contract with conditions of sale and warranty; give you a record of vaccinations and wormings?

Are the breeders: interested in your qualifications to be an owner of one of their precious puppies (your home and family situation, etc); insistent that you take the purebred puppy to a vet for a check-up immediately after purchase; insistent that you continue with vaccinations and wormings on a regular basis; encouraging the relationship between you and the breeder as a continuing one; there for you on an "on-call" basis with ANY future questions or problems that you may have about you new puppy or dog?

Places to avoid when finding a dog:

o Pet shop. These poor puppies are often poorly bred and raised in the most terrible living conditions. You'll never get a chance to see the parents, littermates or the actual original home they were bred in and you will never know what kind of inherited health problems they have until way too late. Finding a dog here means a potential lifetime of health problems as well as the potential to carry on this awful practice of puppy milling by supporting the sellers of their animals.

o Backyard breeders. Typically these are people who own a dog but are not knowledgeable at all in the details about the breed, inherent health problems and risks, history of their dogs (other than their "papers"), etc. and think it will be "fun" or maybe even "profitable" to have a litter of puppies. Any dog breeders who lets you handle a very young puppy, shows signs of neglect (such as lack of water, and dirty conditions) in their kennel, are willing to sell a puppy under seven weeks of age are not looking out for the puppies best interest. Leave and find a reputable breeder asap! Finding a dog here also means many potential problems and no real support for your new puppy in the future.

We suggest you take your time when searching for your new canine companion. Call breeders, visit their websites if possible, contact parent clubs for references for reputable breeders in your area. The more research you do BEFORE you bring your new companion home, the better off everyone, including the new doggie, will be.

Debbie Ray, owner of http://www.pedigreedpups.com and http://www.total-german-shepherd.com is a lifelong animal lover and dog enthusiast. Interested in more dog information? Training and health tips? Thinking about getting a purebred dog? Interested in the German Shepherd Dog in particular? Need to promote your dog related website and get additional in bound links? Check out canine-hotline.com (dog only products store) for more dog supplies.

One morning, one of my favorite students asked me an interesting question. She asked me how do you create a perfect dog in a world where everyone is short on time, will, skill and money? When I asked her to describe the perfect dog, she told me that she wants a dog that will never sniff on a walk, will never jump on people, never steal food, never pull on a walk, never be bad.

Smiling, I remarked those are a lot of "nevers" for a dog to master. Honestly, most people aren't that well-mannered. The quest for perfection can be hard on dogs and people, alike. I added that perhaps the dog in his natural state of imperfection is good enough, and that the dog is fine just as he is. So, instead of striving for perfection, why not strive for Doggie Wabi Sabi, a state of appreciation for the dog's appropriate imperfection?

Doggie Wabi Sabi is a philosophy of living with your dogs that takes into account their natural doggy imperfection. Dogs are creatures of rustic simplicity, endowed with understated elegance, bursting with quirks and endearing oddities that add to their uniqueness and instinctive appeal.

Enmeshed with this natural elegance is a genetic drive that makes a dog unique, the desire for emotional, energetic congruence with a matching energy source. If this wish for intimacy (joining up with the Alpha) is not fulfilled, even on occasion, then the dog turns inward, onto and into himself and in the end becomes something dark and dangerous.

So, what are the benefits of embracing Doggie Wabi Sabi? The first benefit is balance. Physical balance, emotional balance and mental balance. A balanced dog is unconsciously perfect everywhere, all the time, with everyone, due to emotional surrender to the leader. To the untrained eye, it seems as if the dog's perfection is a result of a happy accident.

The second is fluidity. Living with a dog in the way of Doggie Wabi Sabi is living with the dog that is perfect according to the circumstances and in the context of other people, places and things; the appropriate irreducible minimum of suitable behavior. You don't have to practice with this dog, you don't have to go to classes, you just have to live as you wish with the dog all the time.

The third is facility. There are two guiding principles at work when using Doggie Wabi Sabi; resonance and magnetism. The principles of resonance dictate that like attracts like; and with magnetism, like repels like. I prefer that all teaching of the dog should be done according to the principles of resonance; the attraction of like to like. Resonance, or as I like to call it, FarFenflugle, as it is easily used in the real world and in real time. This technique energizes the dog's first compelling genetic need; harmonize energetically, emotionally, with the leader.

We are so lucky that dogs are "all for one" creatures, and that for them belonging to the collective is more important than belonging to oneself. Personal liberty for man is a great gift, it is a slow death for a dog.

I have found that the American ideal of a perfect dog is an ideal of robotized mechanical perfection, a dog that does nothing at all, and most importantly, never does anything that a normal dog might do. Artificially induced non-action, is a burden, an affliction and an unfair punishment. This mindless, soulless, robot-like obedience has no relation to creating a dog that fits in with a modern urban lifestyle.

Traditional dog obedience training can be artificial; a time consuming affliction, in many cases a burden to dog and owner alike. Traditional dog obedience training, in most cases does not create dogs that are safer, friendlier and an asset to the community because generally the training environment seeks perfection; the perfect sit, the perfect stay, the perfect heel. The focus is on very specific, very artificial external skills, not emotional, mental,or energetic resonance with you and your life.

If the natural internal drives and instincts of the dog are not groomed appropriately, obedience training has a minimal impact on reducing the inappropriate behaviors of a dog. If the dog does not believe with every cell of his body that you are his Alpha, then in his mind, he always has the right to say, "No". This is the dog that is rebellious, aggressive, independent and out of control; he jumps, he barks, he bites. This is the dog that you see on any city street pulling the arm of his owner out of the socket, and if you are able, you cross the street to avoid. This is a dog that has gone over to what I call the Doggie Dark Side.

With Doggie Wabi Sabi, you gather the natural inclinations of the dog and mold them, coax them, guide them into a masterpiece of a dog that is appropriate in the imperfect now. If he is hyper, you make him less so; if he is sedate, you make him more so according to the moment; always seeking energetic resonance.

If you want a dog that is appropriately pleasant while accompanying you through your life, you have to do more than just contain the body or constrict the mind of the dog. Instead, I would encourage you to enhance you dog's natural elegant essence, and turn that to your benefit. The daily walk with the dog is the best way to ignite the dog's natural, genetic compulsion to hook-up with a leader, to pack up.

WALK THE DOG...IT'S GOOD DOGGIE WABI SABI

If you want a good dog, walk your dog.

If you want a friendly dog, walk your dog.

If you want a protective dog, walk your dog.

If you want a healthy dog, walk your dog.

If you want a calm, cooperative, submissive dog, walk your dog.

If you want to learn to love your city; walk your dog.

If you want to live longer; walk your dog.

If you want to be happier; walk your dog.

If you want to reduce litter in your neighborhood; walk your dog.

If you want to reduce crime; walk your dog.

If you want your dog to love you, walk your dog.

If you want to reconnect with nature; walk your dog.

If you want Doggie Wabi Sabi Now; walk your dog!

A dog cultivated with the principles of Doggie Wabi Sabi, may not know or even need to know sit or down or stay or heel. In fact while the training may be incomplete at best, but by using resonance, the attraction of one energy to another, the dog is always perfect, moment to moment.

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ALL ABOUT AMI Her first and true love is canine behavior modification and problem solving. Ami Moore has pioneered the use of electric dog training equipment as positive reinforcement, and combined this groundbreaking innovation with the dog's natural drive to follow a strong leader.

From my point of view, a proper and balanced dog-human relationship is something that every person who has dogs in their life should experience, just as everyone should experience falling in love.

Student's ask me why I train my dogs, I tell them that "From my point of view, I train because I am very, very lazy and I want to to where I want, when I want; and I want to take my dogs with me when I go." And then, I always add, " Training dogs, my personal dogs, equals freedom for for them. I want my dogs to have a beautiful life from a dog's point of view. For a dog that means he has someone to follow and somewhere to go. I want my dogs to be "lucky dogs" not liabilities. http://www.dogdoright.com/