http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Hope+Saidel Pets Hope Saidel Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=222557&ca=Pets There’s an old saying that goes “when you know better, you do better.” That extends to everything in life, right down to how we treat our pets. These days most veterinarians are recommending that dogs wear harnesses instead of collars. Harnesses are better for most dogs, they’re easier on the dog’s... Pets Hope Saidel Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=192399&ca=Pets “Djoowannagwout?” If you don’t speak dog, that translates to “Do you want to go out?” It’s a phrase that every dog knows, every dog owner says, and is followed (generally speaking) by jumping for joy, wriggling with glee, and barking with boundless energy. Keeping the subsequent time as much fun is... Pets Hope Saidel Sun, 26 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=114286&ca=Pets Obedience training your dog is a personal matter. If it matters to you – you’ll train your dog to do it or stop doing it. What “it” is depends on you. If you don’t want your dog on your furniture, you’ll train him to keep off. If you want your dog to “shake hands,” you’ll teach her how. But there ar... Pets Hope Saidel Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=131289&ca=Pets Wouldn’t you like a single command that can tell your dog to: stop vacuuming up everything on the floor stop sniffing your guests stop growling at other dogs stop whatever she’s doing that you don’t like and pay attention to you? It’s not magic, it’s “leave it!” We take for granted when we teach “le... Pets Hope Saidel Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=133282&ca=Pets Training sessions are a great way to play with your dog. And, just like playing numbers and letters games with toddlers, it’s a great way to teach your dog whatever behaviors you want. The payoff is terrific, too. Your dog will know what’s expected of her and become the companion you always wanted.... Pets Hope Saidel Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=129219&ca=Pets Imagine your dog gets away from you – the painter left the door open accidentally, the kids didn’t notice the dog running out with them, the leash slips from your hand when your dog dashes after the squirrel he’s spotted across the street. If she’s crossed the street once safely – you don’t want her... Pets Hope Saidel Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=142842&ca=Pets About six years ago we brought home an adorable, sleepy, five-week old puppy. We knew it was too early for her to leave her mother, but the dam had stopped feeding the pups and walked away. She was done with them, so the humans took over. At that tender age, Kaylee was sleepy, darling and sweet. She... Pets Hope Saidel Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=92254&ca=Pets Is your dog one of the majority who’s getting “loved” to death? Overweight dogs face the same health problems as overweight humans; increased risk of heart problems, diabetes, arthritis, cancer, the list goes on and on. One of the problems is the dog food companies themselves. The charts they offer... Pets Hope Saidel Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=52936&ca=Pets Every dog is trained to his owner’s level of comfort. If it doesn’t bother you that Fido likes to watch television sitting next to you on the couch, you’re not going to make an issue of keeping him off the furniture. If it makes you crazy when Spot barks at the vacuum cleaner, you’ll be more willing... Pets Hope Saidel Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=45530&ca=Pets "People let me tell you ‘bout my best friend, he’s a warm boy, cuddly toy, my up, my down, my pride and joy. People let me tell you ‘bout him he’s so much fun…………." If you’re old enough to remember that theme song – let’s get together for lunch and commiserate. If you’re not, it’s from an old TV sho...