Joe Cline's Article in Pets

796 Tips for a Safe Dog Walk
Taking your beloved dog for his routine walk may seem innocuous enough, however, there are many dangers that lurk in the neighborhood that can cause injury and even death. Responsible dog owners do their best to pamper their pooch, yet often subject the dog to hazardous conditions unaware.
Posted on Jul-21-2010

791 How To Choose A Name For Your Dog
When you bring home a new puppy or well-deserving older dog, you need to give him a name as soon as possible. Dogs are smart and learn quickly as to who's who, and his own name gives him a special place of dignity in the home.
Posted on Jul-20-2010

1010 Puppy Training: Tips To Stop a Bite
Training your puppy to grow into a happy and healthy family member starts the moment you bring him through the door. A puppy is a brand new life and needs to be acclimated to his surroundings and learn at an early age what's acceptable behavior.
Posted on Jul-20-2010

795 Puppy Training: How To Deal With Separation Anxiety
A new puppy in the house brings happiness and joy, but sooner or later, you will have to leave him in the home alone. This separation anxiety can cause your puppy great mental distress, so it's very important to slowly acclimate your new friend to the facts of life.
Posted on Jul-20-2010

789 How To Housebreak Your Puppy
There's no greater joy than bringing a new puppy into your home, however, the onus is on the owner to ensure everything is smooth sailing. Just like people, animals are unsettled in a new environment and need all the help they can get to acclimate to their new home.
Posted on Jul-20-2010

794 Austin Guide to Dog Friendly Spots
Austin is a great town for dog lovers since there are so many attractions and events that are completely dog-friendly. Your four legged friend doesn’t need to feel left out in this town.
Posted on Feb-09-2010

1263 Small Pets for Small Homes
Dogs and cats are the most popular pets in the United States. For those who live in small homes or condominiums or who travel a great deal, however, smaller pets may be a better choice.
Posted on Jan-31-2010

876 Getting Rid of Fleas on Your Pets
For most of us with pets, we want for them what we would want for our own children. To us, they are our children, an extension of our family. Therefore, when they are bothered by injuries or little critters, it breaks our hearts.
Posted on Dec-06-2009

881 Things to Do with Your Dog in Austin
Austin is one of the most dog-friendly cities in the country, and perhaps the world. Offering a wide array of restaurants, activities, and stores that allow four-legged guests, Austin provides a warm and welcoming reception for dogs and their owners.
Posted on Oct-26-2009

867 Blue Dog Rescue Offers Homeless Dogs a New Leash on Life
A volunteer organization devoted to the welfare of stray and homeless dogs in the Austin area, Blue Dog Rescue offers hope for hundreds of dogs every year that otherwise would face euthanization.
Posted on Oct-26-2009

1160 Creating a Dog Friendly Backyard
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but when it comes to having a great backyard, canines and their masters may not always see eye to eye.
Posted on Oct-09-2009

1072 Helping your pets make a stress-free move
According to the Center for Disease Control, pet ownership has a number of significant health benefits. Pet owners experience lower blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and are often more active than those without pets.
Posted on Oct-07-2009