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2008
New product Line Now Available
Billy Nudgel's is pleased to annouce the launch of our
new Pet Products Store, please feel free to browse our
unique Dog & Puppy toys, Pet Accessories and Travel
Gear.
See our Pet
Products
2007
Billy Nudgel's new Cat Care
Boarding Facilities now open
We have completed the finishing touches to our fabulous
new Cat Boarding facility and are ready for our feline
friends to move in.
See our Gallery
Pictures here
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Date
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Lost
In Translation
Early in my career, while in Vancouver, I worked for a
training company located on a busy street in the Point Grey
area. A large window at the front allowed pedestrians to observe
dogs being trained in obedience and agility. |
May 15th, 2008 |
Nuisance,
A National Icon
A lady called me recently inquiring about dog training.
She had a long list of complaints about her furry friend,
which came to a head during a 30 minute chase around the neighborhood
after the dog had bolted through the front door when dinner,
in the form of a pizza, had arrived. |
May 1st, 2008 |
Puppy
Mill Horrors
A puppy mill is a mass breeding establishment that produces
puppies for profit with little regard for socialization, genetics
or the well being of the breed. They are always overcrowded,
absolutely filthy and do a poor job of providing even the
basic necessities of shelter, food, water and medical care.
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April 17th, 2008 |
Go Ahead
and Grieve
While living in Ottawa in the early nineties, I decided
to adopt a dog from a local shelter. I was 24, settling down
a bit from a restless youth and felt a dog would fit nicely
into my lifestyle. |
April 3rd, 2008 |
Spoiled
by Choice
The word spoiled. It conjures up so many images. Like
that soft tomato left just a day too long on the kitchen counter
or the child who comes close to exhaustion opening all the
presents under the Christmas tree. |
March 20th, 2008 |
Rat
Stars Change Negative Opinion
Rats are intelligent and affectionate animals which bond
to their human owners in much the same way as our beloved
dogs. |
March 6th, 2008 |
Insurance
Offers Peace of Mind
I have always had a problem with insurance. You pay your
money and everything is fine as long as you never use the
service. To me, it's like getting money for nothing. |
February 21st, 2008 |
Porky
Pets Need Love, Not Pills
The Pet Industry rakes in 50 billion a year in North America
alone. Gucci coats, designer beds and even fake testicles
for those owners who just can't bear the post neutering look.
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February 7th, 2008 |
Ready
for the Responsibility?
Eleven years ago I enthusiastically walked into an SPCA
in Richmond, BC and walked out with the biggest project of
my life. I didn't know at the time that the calm and gentle
63 lb, 7 month old Husky-Shepherd cross, would eventually
push me to the limits of frustration and test my patience
as a trainer. |
January 24th, 2008 |
Winter's
No Reason to Stay Indoors
While we
settle into winter, you might want to sit by the fire on a
snowy day, but that does not mean your dog shares the same
vision. |
January 10th, 2008 |
Christmas
Care for Your Pets
It always turned
into a perfect Hallmark moment, but for many pet owners, Christmas
can be a time of heartache and chaos. |
December 13th, 2007 |
Time
for Change to Abuse Laws
The SPCA and
Humane Services have long fought against this injustice, but
have been handcuffed by outdated legislation. |
November 29th, 2007 |
Crate
Expectations/Tips for Using a Kennel
Nestled
amongst designer clothes, a crate sits ominously by itself,
seemingly having no right to be there in the first place.
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November 15th, 2007 |
What's
the Problem; Dogs, or Dog Parks?
Recently,
I received a call about an apparent trouble maker that was
wreaking havoc in one of the dog parks in St. John's.
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November 1st, 2007 |
Home
Preparation: A Must for Curious Kittens
Even the best of finished houses pose many dangers to
kittens who lack good judgment and life experience. |
October 18th, 2007 |
Techniques
to Help Keep Dogs Bite Free
Last year,
Cheryl Ellis from the SPCA and Glenn Redmond visited various
elementary schools around the Avalon in an effort to teach
children how to behave safely around dogs. |
October 4th, 2007 |
Teach
Your Dog to Walk This Way
Helmet and
knee pads - check. Elbow pads and leash - check. Okay, I'm
ready. "Fido, let's go for a walk!" |
September 20th, 2007 |
The
Scoop on Poop and Scoop
It seems every
year, its one issue or another making headlines. It stays
hot for a while and then fades by memory until another dog
bites somebody, cats tear up too much garbage, or somebody
steps in pet feces. |
September 6th, 2007 |
Preparing
Your Pooch for a New Addition
Unfortunately,
children receive a disproportionate number of dog bites, accounting
for 80% of all reported incidents. Most bites happen at home
or in a familiar place with the vast majority of biting dogs
belonging to the victim's family or friends. |
August 23rd, 2007 |
Parvo
Fears Can't Trump Socialization
Canine
Parvovirus, otherwise known as Parvo, is a highly contagious
virus that affects the gastrointestinal tract, also damaging
the heart muscle of young puppies. |
August 9th, 2007 |
Raw
Power
A raw food diet consists mainly
of raw meaty bones, uncooked ground meat, vegetables and fruits,
essential oils, alfalfa and kelp. |
July 26th, 2007 |
Time
to Break the Chain
A dog forced to
live on a chain for days, weeks or years will build in frustration,
becoming anxious, agitated, fearful, territorial, and aggressive.
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July 12th, 2007 |
Cats
Can Be Wrangled
Anyone that shares
their life with our feline friends knows commanding a cat
to do anything can be an exercise in futility. |
June 28th, 2007 |
Mans
Best Friend - Mail Carrier's Worst Nightmare!
Throughout my career, I have received many calls each
year about otherwise friendly dogs that have bitten the mail
carrier. |
June 14th, 2007 |
Does
Your Dog Suffer From Separation Anxiety?
Separation Anxiety is the loss of a dog's ability to function
normally when left alone. |
May 31st, 2007 |
From
Servants to Members of the Family
Our
attachment to animals throughout history has been paramount
to our survival. They have pulled carts, guarded properties,
herded livestock and kept our homes and farms rodent free.
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May 17th, 2007 |
Considering
a Canine?
Helpful tips and questions
answered when considering when adopting a dog. |
April 25th, 2007 |
What is
RSS Technology?
Really Simple Syndication
(RSS) is an XML-based format for content distribution. News,
information, enterprise applications and weblogs (blogs) can
all be published in RSS. |
March 28, 2007 |
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