http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Alexey+Baskakov Pets Alexey Baskakov Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=247594&ca=Pets Sometimes, going to school was a very painful experience, not because of bullies, but because we had to take classes that we absolutely despised in order to graduate. And one of the most disliked classes that were targeted for individual hatred always seemed to be either English or (most likely) Mat... Pets Alexey Baskakov Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=247596&ca=Pets Depending on their age when you first bring them home, one of the first missions you should be on is that of choosing a veterinarian for your new puppy. You want to be as tedious about this as you would if you were deciding on what family doctor to go with. Since there are a number of good veterinar... Pets Alexey Baskakov Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=247598&ca=Pets Chances are, other than maintaining a veterinary regimen, no single aspect of their lives is greater than proper food and nutrition for your dog. Again, let me remind you of something. My definition of a canine is a furry four-legged human trapped in a dog’s body. Therefore, if you go to a doctor fo... Pets Alexey Baskakov Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=247599&ca=Pets The handling and training period early on in a puppy’s life has been referred to as the process of “socialization”, and for all practical purposes it equates to teaching the animal how to interact and get along with animals and people in their surroundings. There is no responsibility greater during... Pets Alexey Baskakov Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=247600&ca=Pets You’ve either decided that your household is incomplete, or that you need a non-human companion in your home. You’re about to shop for a puppy, but it suddenly dawns on you that either you have never had a dog before, or it’s been so long since you’ve been around one that you just don’t remember muc... Pets Alexey Baskakov Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=247601&ca=Pets Welcome to the world of dog ownership. If you’ve done your due diligence and research, then you probably are confident that you have selected the right breed for your home. Guess what? The education is about to begin. Let me introduce you to what I refer to as the “Dog Owner’s Guide to Survival.”...