Save your dog!

It is no secret that a poorly behaved dog is no fun, as a matter of fact it can be a liability that (in extreme cases) can lead to loss of life (of human or dog). Majority of dog behavior problems encountered have their roots in dominance misunderstandings (between dog and owner). Establishing boundaries and enforcing same sort out a lot of these problems. 

Retaining the services of an animal behaviorist/pet psychologist is not a cheap undertaking; currently, the average cost of doing same in Nigeria is Forty Five Thousand Naira for a 90 minutes session, and it usually takes about two sessions to identify challenges completely, and anything from three to eight more sessions to eliminate the issue satisfactorily. All the aforementioned will be a total waste if there is no follow up by the dog owner. The most basic fun activity between owner and dog is walking, and it provides a good opportunity to practice what a behaviorist teaches both you and your dog.

Top 10 Persistent Pet Myths That Just Won’t Die

With love of pets leading to some amazing and outrageous beliefs, don’t wait for your next vet visit to begin researching them. Below are the top ten pet myths that have plagued pet owners for decades as debunked by veterinarians, researchers, and other experts. 

1. Cats smother babies. As answered by the U.K. site Safe Kids, the myth that cats will purposely smother babies is just that. While cats have been known to explore the new nursery and curl up next to a heat source such as a baby, it has not been proven that cats smother on purpose. The most important thing for cat owners with an infant to remember is to keep the nursery door closed.