http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Andrew+Strachan Pets Andrew Strachan Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=195926&ca=Pets In major dog shows like Westminster in the United States or Crufts in the UK, there are over 130 different breeds of dogs that take part in dog show competition. It may look easy but there is more to show dog training than just ‘sit’, ‘stay’ or circling around the show ring. Every dog breed contain... Pets Andrew Strachan Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=192876&ca=Pets Dog trainers and their suppliers are endlessly coming up with new and innovative tool boxes for training purposes. These new dog training tools, while attractive in nature, should not be a substitute for basic training knowledge. The first step in dog training is ensuring your dog is in good health.... Pets Andrew Strachan Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=193265&ca=Pets The popular saying ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ is simply a myth. My ten year old Golden Retriever greets each day mentally alert and eager to ‘play’ in new found ways. That is more than proof that it’s possible to teach an old dog a new trick. Dogs exhibit a strong hold on old habits. T... Pets Andrew Strachan Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=192557&ca=Pets Canines and humans have had a strange sort of bond for centuries. And even though they say that a dog is a man’s best friend, the communication between them is strange and difficult. They say that man is smarter of the two, but if you were to watch a training session, you would wonder. Dogs and two... Pets Andrew Strachan Thu, 24 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=20589&ca=Pets Investing on a good quality dog bed is one of the more important things a dog owner can do for their dog. A lot of people assume that getting a dog bed is an indulgence or a luxury. A good dog bed is far from that. Your dog needs a warm, supportive bed in just the same way that you do. A quality dog... Pets Andrew Strachan Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=17534&ca=Pets One of the few things that dog owners or prospective dog owners think about is whether or not they will need to train their dog. Although training a dog is not absolutely essential unless your dog has a particular problem, a small amount of training to remove bad habits and set boundaries for your d... Pets Andrew Strachan Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=17840&ca=Pets Were you aware that there are literally hundreds of distinct dog breeds? When you decide to get a dog, choosing the right dog breed for you and your family is essential. With so many different dog breeds available, this can become a very daunting task. Luckily, there are ways in which you can narrow... Pets Andrew Strachan Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=18722&ca=Pets Raising a puppy can be a very rewarding experience but it can also be a lot of hard work. This is something that a lot of people don't take into consideration when getting a new dog. Puppies much like human infants, need almost constant care and attention especially in the earlier stages. Puppies lo...