“I don’t have any comment on that,” said Mark A. Muhlstein, senior vice president of marketing for PetSmart Inc. of West Conshohocken, Pa., which has stores in 12 states. PetSmart’s stock trade and its stock price are tied to PetSmart. But Mr. Muhlstein said that there was an underlying industry that made pet stores profitable—and […]
A license is required if you take your dog out for exercise, on property where you are prohibited from keeping animals, including camping and hiking, within or outside designated areas designated by local ordinances, and on public or private property that is not a public or private park. For more information, contact the North Carolina […]
First and foremost – always, always walk your dog regularly. Yes, there are many differences, but there’s no doubt that regular exercise plays an important role in the healthy functioning of your canine friend. Regular exercise is good exercise, and this is even more true with large dogs. When the time comes to find out […]
Most dogs can be fed a high-quality diet with no added vitamins and minerals. If you want all the benefits of a high-fat, high-protein diet without all the fat and calories, you can buy pet food that does this. This is called “super-foods”, and is much easier than making it yourself because you don’t have […]
The problem is I don’t have proof that you can shoot a dog to death to stop it from attacking. I have a list of dogs that were euthanized when I got my license. Many of them were vicious-looking pit bulls, and many of them were shot. I’m not saying they were intentionally being dangerous. […]
In general, I prefer homemade dog food, but sometimes just going to the store as a snack can work wonders. If you know the difference between dry and canned dog food, this will be the recipe I recommend. It is a common misconception that dry dog food is “harder” than canned dog food so if […]
It’s true that dog owners are required to pay taxes on any income over certain amounts, but most state laws do not go that far. So it’s important to understand that dog and cat owners are no more or less liable for paying taxes than a car driver is for parking tickets. Even if you […]
If you’ve always walked dogs and thought that it was your passion, but only had one dog, you are likely to want to do it more. You might be thinking about a small dog or even a poodle. For large dogs, it’s likely they will have many options. If you aren’t sure which type of […]
The answer is: very, very little There are lots of people who are paid to walk your dog. You’re walking in comfort and having the time of your life, so you might not have to take extra charge if you work for an organisation that isn’t as generous with its money. It’s a small industry […]
A typical day for a standard walker involves 7-8 hours of walking. Walkers may use different routes to find the most scenic trail or for shorter or longer distance. On average, the average dog walker must walk 30-50 miles per day. Does a dog walker work on weekdays? Yes, a standard dog walker works only […]