Girl Raised By Family Dogs And Cats
Meet Natasha Mikhailova the girl who speaks "dog."

Story and photo care of Rebecca Evens Mirror News

Natasha, the five year old girl, has never been seen out of the house.  Neighbours say they didn't even know she existed and although the dogs get taken for walks no child was ever seen.The dogs taught Natasha everything she knows - from speech to table manners.  Although she is five she is undersized for her age, and can only... Read More

Reality TV Goes To The Dogs.The latest thing in reality TV is Animal Planets' extreme dog training program.  The working title for the show is "Fetch me a beer."  Which of course is one of the tricks that a dog is being trained to perform. Zak George, the famous YouTube dog trainer, has been working with a film crew preparing the new Animal Planet show.  Some of the tricks he has been teaching the dogs are amazing, such as riding a bike.  Others are quirky, such as helpi... Read More

Training Dogs In dog Agility Classes

One of the favorite activities of many dog owners is dog agility, it keeps you fit and makes you feel good picking up those trophies at the end of each competition.

Dog agility training is considered somewhat harder than other training options, but can be the most fun. If you haven’t heard of dog agility it is a sport for dogs and owners. It is becoming increasingly popular around the world, with classes held in the USA, UK, and right the way... Read More

Can Your dog Or Cat Catch Swine Flu?Yes, they can.However, the ASPCA, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and The American Veterinary Medical Association all say the risk is very low and there is no evidence yet of pets contracting swine flu. Ferrets have a tendency to be more susceptible to human viruses so owners of ferrets should pay more attention for flu like symptoms.
If you have pigs on the other hand, you should look at vaccinating them.  According to t... Read More

Facts About Chihuahua Breeders

Chihuahua breeders span the globe.  For instance, there is the Canadian Kennel club Toy, the American Kennel club Toy Group, the United Kennel Club companion breeds, and the U.K.’s kennel club Toy.  The Chihuahua was first found in Mexico and Chihuahua breeders have been producing the dog, which weighs between 1 and 6 pounds for decades.

The Chihuahua is the smallest pure bread dog in the world.  They are the only natural toy breed in... Read More