Vanessa Lea

How To Get Your Dog to Stop Barking

Did you get a new dog? Were things going well with your new dog until the neighbors paid you a visit to inform you that your new dog barks all day? Do you find that you are awakened frequently at night because he barks all night long too? Don't have a m... Read >

Give Your Dog the Right Kind of Treats

Every morning and evening like clockwork, you put a specified amount of your dry dog food in his bowl to which he may or may not eat right away and every once in a while, you give him the wet food but what about treats? What kind of treats do you give yo... Read >

How to Buy a Dog Over the Internet

You can buy just about anything online these days, cars, groceries, a date, even a new dog. It seems strange but people purchase dogs over the internet all the time. Some from breeders clear across the country. It's almost the new designer thing to do.... Read >

Healthy Snacking for Life

What would believe to be the best healthy snack for your body? Would you believe that it is the blueberry? The blueberry is chalk full of antioxidants, phytonutrients, and cancer fighting agents. It's colorful, all natural and a very healthy alternative f... Read >

Eating Healthy, Party Of One

I live alone so for me cooking a meal for just me seems like a daunting task. I hate preparing recipes and cooking some elaborate meal for just me. Trying to eat healthy on top of that, well that's near impossible. I was told that if I did some planning a... Read >

Get Healthy Eating Fat?

Once upon a time, fat was considered the enemy and everyone jumped on the "non-fat" and "fat-free" diet craze. If we could cut enough fat out of our diet, then weight-loss was eminent. After many years of this fad (some still swear by a fat free diet), ... Read >

A Lesson For Cat Breeding

Cats have been breeding themselves for thousands of years. From day one, cats were utilized for one reason and one reason only - hunting and killing rodents. As time has gone by, people began to breed cats for companionship and social acceptance. They w... Read >

How To Stop Your Dog From Barking Non-Stop

Did you just get a new dog? Perhaps you got him from a shelter? He was so cute when you picked him out amongst all the other dogs. He seemed so shy and friendly. He was very well-behaved. But then you take him home and realize that your new dog loves to... Read >

How to Cook and Eat Healthy While Your Pregnant

When you think of pregnancy, do you think of a free-for-all lunch buffet for nine months? Just because you're pregnant does not mean you can now pig out for nine months straight on anything and everything your little heart desires. Chocolate chip mint i... Read >

How To Play With Your Dog

You work hard all day and when you come home, all you want to do is plop down on the couch and turn on mindless television like Jerry Springer. Today's commute was especially grueling because of an accident and you are starving to death because you forgot... Read >

Puppy Proofing Your Backyard

Does your dog enjoy your backyard? Is it a safe, pleasant environment for him? Does he feel relaxed and content with his surroundings? If you're like a lot of people who work outside the home, you're four-legged member of the family spends a great deal of... Read >

How To Keep Your Puppy From Chewing Up Your House

All puppies chew when they're young, just like babies. They want to feel and taste different textures out of curiosity, pleasure and pain because of teething. Shoes seem to be a favorite category for them and if you like your shoes, expensive or not, it... Read >

How To Speak Your Dog's Language

Who knows the difference between a new dog owner and an experienced one? Seasoned dog owners have created a bond with their four-legged companions on a much deeper level. They know how to speak their dog's language. It might primarily be your body languag... Read >

How to Crate Train Your Puppy

There are some dogs that will let you do anything you want to them without a fight and then there are the ones that would tear your hand off before allowing you to touch them. I have one of the latter dogs and as much as I try to assert myself and become ... Read >

What You Need To Know Before Getting a Dog

After years of asking and begging, you ultimately agreed to allow your kids to have a pet which will complete the family. Prior to you rushing out and buying the first dog that melts your heart with its puppy dog eyes, there are a few things you need to k... Read >