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Insurance for Pit Bulls

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This Post Was Updated on 3/19/13

Think moving or being with a home insurance company that does not allow Pit Bulls means you will have to part with your pet?  Think again!  There are options out there for Pit Bull and bully breed owners, and there are home insurance companies that do not carry breed restrictions. 

Whether your are a property owner or renter, there is no need for you to give up your beloved bully in exchange for housing – simply change your insurer and start enjoying your time with your pet.  This article will cover insurance options for both home owners and renters looking for Pit Bull friendly insurance, as well as a discussion of ways to keep your current Pit-friendly coverage.

For more information on this topic please read: What Is Dog Liability Insurance?

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BSL in Ohio – Fight It!

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It seems that Ohio is well on its way to becoming the most BSL-friendly, and Pit Bull unfriendly, state in the US. Not only do they have a number of counties that outright ban the ownership of Pit Bull-type dogs (the designation is given by Animal Control Officers determining whether or not a dog is a “breed of dog commonly known as a Pit Bull), but they have passed an absolutely unconstitutional, and almost comically prejudice, law designating each and every Pitbull breed dog as a “vicious dog”. According to the lawmaking geniuses in Ohio, “By State Law all Pit Bull type dogs are automatically termed to be “vicious dogs”. It doesn’t matter if the dog is a service dog, guide dog, therapy dog etc. If it resembles a Pit Bull, it is vicious by default. As an owner of a “vicious dog” you are subjected to specific laws regarding liability insurance and how your dog must be confined.” [Read more…]

Recipes for Home Made Dog Treats

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Saving money could not be easier with these simple dog treat recipes that can be made at home with ingredients around the kitchen. Keep your dog happy and healthy with these all-natural, preservative free bones, biscuits and cookies, homemade with love.

Below are some of my favorite canine treat recipes – Peanut Butter Bones, Bacon Cheese Biscuits, Chocolate (Carob) Chip Cookies, Birthday Party Pupcakes, and Easy Banana Strips. I will be sure to update the site if any submissions are received or I try out any other recipes! [Read more…]

Natural Flea Prevention and Control for Dogs

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Adult fleas are not only a nuisance to humans and their pets, but can cause serious medical problems including allergic dermatitis, tapeworms, secondary skin irritations and, in extreme cases, anemia. Adult fleas are about 1/16 to 1/8-inch long, dark reddish-brown, wingless, hard-bodied (making them very difficult to crush between your fingers), have three pairs of legs (hind legs enlarged enabling jumping) and are flattened vertically or side to side, allowing easy movement between the hair, fur or feathers of the host. Fleas are excellent jumpers, leaping vertically up to seven inches and horizontally thirteen inches. (An equivalent hop for a human would be 250 feet vertically and 450 feet horizontally.) They have piercing-sucking mouthparts and spines on the body projecting backward. [Read more…]

Mixed Breed Pit Bulls

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Many new dog owners are often unsure what to expect when adopting a dog of a mixed heritage, especially when part of the dog’s lineage is that of a Pit Bull. Fear not, Pit Bulls rank among the most loyal, affectionate, human-oriented, intelligent, and well tempered dogs on the planet. A good rule of thumb for all owners is to treat your Pit Bull mix as if it were a “purebred”, always remembering that in the eyes of the public and media a Pit Bull mix is practically the same thing as a purebred Pit Bull. Any problems your Pitty mix causes will be attributed to the Pit Bull breed as a whole. [Read more…]

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