Archive for October, 2009

An Introduction To Horse Race Betting

Sports gambling is a popular pursuit because everyone understands the basics of how teams win and lose and why. Horses, meanwhile, are an entirely different animal”no pun intended. It is a complex discipline unto itself, and a sound background in handicapping sports doesn’t insure success, or even mediocrity in handicapping the ponies. In fact, the history of sports betting is replete with successful gamblers that had a weakness for horse betting, with an emphasis on the word weakness. Most notable, perhaps, is the former resident handicapper at CBS, Jimmy The Greek Snyder. The story goes that The Greek was a first rate sports handicapper, but he couldn’t pick the winner of a one horse race when playing the ponies. The bad news for The Greek is that he enjoyed playing the ponies nonetheless, and often frittered away the money he won at the other end of the sportsbook.

Pet GPS: Get Your Pets Back Before They Are Lost

Pets are part of the family, not just some animal. They are there to greet us when we come home with wagging tail. But when we open that door and there is no furry friend, it is easy to start panicking. But if you have a pet GPS, you will already that they are not in the house.

Having Trouble House Breaking Puppy?

It’s a serious business having a puppy or a dog. Sure it’s fun but expect there to be work involved as well. And one of the first jobs you’ll need to tackle when you have a new puppy or dog in the house is to house break your puppy. It can be less than fun to house break puppies.

How Can I Stop Puppy Biting?

Are you wondering what is the best way to put a stop to puppy biting? If you are one of the thousands of people who are trying to find ways to deal with puppy obedience issues then you have come to the right place. Many pet owners do not understand how to deal with these issues and tend to have a difficult time dealing with puppy biting.

The Basics Of Housetraining Your Dog

Puppies should be house trained as early as possible. Over 80% of dogs in the U.S. are kept inside the home by their owners. Failing to properly teach them to control their bladders and bowels will have frustrating consequences later. Fortunately, providing a healthy does of consistent discipline, patience, and attention upfront can help ensure your pup is housebroken early. There will be accidents, so plan for them. In the same way toddlers eventually learn to use the toilet, your puppy will also learn to avoid making a mess in your home.