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Happy Pet Headquarters is a free resource for practical pet care advice and pet articles that will offer support when questions arise about your pet. From dogs, cats and horses, you'll find all the necessary information to properly care for your pet.

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I'm sure you don't have to have pet advice to tell you that your pet probably runs your life, but it's a fact backed by the recently published AKC 21st Century Dog Owners Study, focusing on the behaviors, attitudes, and purchasing habits of dog owners. Of the 750 owners of AKC registered dogs surveyed:

  • 88% regard their dog as a beloved family member
  • 51% stated that their dogs affect how they spend their leisure time
  • 47% consider their dogs' comfort when shopping for a car
  • 72% said they look for the best and highest-quality brands of pet products for their dogs
  • 2 out of 3 owners purchased an average of 9.3 balls for their dogs to play with in the past 12 months
  • around 89% of owners who compete in AKC events with their dogs say they are most proud of their dogs' accomplishments
    

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Articles and pet care advice related to Dogs, Cats, Horses
 

 
 
Most Popular Dog!
American Kennel Club (AKC) is the largest registry for purebred dogs in the world. According to AKC litter registrations, the Labrador Retriever as been the number one pup for at least the last 10 years.
 
Most Popular Name!
For the second year in a row the name "Max" has taken top honors as the nation's most popular pet name according to research by Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI).
 
Are You Thinking of Buying a Puppy?
There are some considerations that you need to make before buying a puppy. How do you decide then on what type of breed is suitable for you?
 
     
Dog Training Tips That Work
There are many, many ways to approach training your dog. But if you're doing it yourself, you definitely don't want to waste time or effort, right? So here are 4 time-crunching, zero-wasted-effort dog training tips that will work.
 
8 Great Reasons to Use a Crate
When you were growing up, did your friends have dogs?  Were these dogs housetrained and generally well-behaved?  Odds are the answer is, "Yes".  Then I ask you, were these dogs kept in cages?  Odds are your answer is "Never".
 
Always Stay Patient and Gentle
You must always treat your dog with respect and kindness. Never, ever hit, kick, or otherwise antagonize or attack your dog.
 
Naming Your Dog
How do you go about naming your dog? You might want to observe your new pet for a few days and see if the personality suggests a name.
 
Bathing Your Dog Can Be A Happy Experience
One of the most important facets of taking care of your dog properly is learning how to bathe him. It can create a stressful situation and you can end up hating the time you spend bathing your dog, just as much as your dog hates being bathed.
 
Anxious Pup Calming Aids
Your dog may get upset or engage in destructive behaviors when you leave him alone. Separation anxiety is a serious problem which can cause tremendous emotional distress for both dogs and owners.
 
What's In A Male Pup's Name?
What is in a dog's name? There are lists of common dog names, but...what do they mean? Are certain dog names associated with certain characteristics and traits?
 
What's In A Female Pup's Name?
A list of the top 30 female dogs names were compiled by Veterinary Pet Insurance from over 300,000 policy holders. See the characteristics associated with each name.
 
     
Dental Care For Your Dog
To prevent these health problems, good dental care is necessary. Regular visits to the veterinarian with oral exam, veterinary dental cleaning as well as daily home care are part of the quest for your dog's healthy teeth.

Puppy Bedtime Lullaby

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Dog Behavior Training For Destructive Chewing
One of the many things you have to deal with in bringing your pet into your house is the problem of dog behavior training for destructive chewing.
 
Pet Lover's Pet Shop
Shop for pet supplies, treats, meds, as well as other gifts for the pet lover.
 
Pet Lover's Book Store
The Pet Lover's Book Store offers a wide variety of books for the dog and cat lover. You can find hundreds of titles from the comfort of your home, and order online for fast and convenient home delivery.
 
The majority of households in the United States today have at least one pet. Over the years we have discovered that one of the greatest joys is the friendship and companionship we receive from our dogs.

  

  

 

 

 
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Searching for and gathering your cat's basic supplies is fun and relatively inexpensive. Check out this list of supplies!
Getting to know what is normal for your cat is crucial to her health and well being. You can learn what is abnormal behavior for your cat and you might be able to help your veterinarian discover the source of your cat’s health problem.

 

Cat separation anxiety is a very distressing condition for pets and their owners. Although it is difficult to treat, the long term benefits of having a happier and healthier pet are well worth the time spent training your pet.
 
Of the many animal allergies, dog and cat allergies are the most prevalent, although many allergy sufferers react to birds, horses, cows and pigs. You may react with pet allergy symptoms to one cat and not another.

 

Learn how to identify if you are allergic to your cat

 

Help your vet identify the type of allergy your cat is suffering from.

 

 
Horses four years old are considered mature, though the skeleton usually finishes developing at the age of six, and the precise time of completion of development also depends on the horse's size (therefore a connection to breed exists), gender, and the quality of care provided by its owner.
 
Horses are prey animals with a well-developed fight-or-flight instinct. Their first response to threat is to startle and usually flee. Horses are able to sleep both standing up and lying down.

 

Horses are trained to be ridden or driven in many different sporting events and competitions. There are certain jobs that horses do very well, and no amount of technology appears able to supersede.

 

Horses are grazing animals, thus their most important dietary need is for abundant good-quality forage from hay or pasture. The most common modern riding style is referred to in the United States as English riding, which is a broad style that encompasses most Olympic Equestrian competition, and includes such specific styles as dressage, hunt seat, show jumping and saddle seat, among many others.

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