http://www.artipot.com/authors/2459/david-beart/ Latest articles by David Beart from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/483777/teaching-a-dog-the-come-command.htm As a responsible dog owner, you want your canine companion to be a part of society and the community To make that happen, you'll want to be sure to teach your pet some basic obedience commands Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:46:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/483777/teaching-a-dog-the-come-command.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/475259/signs-that-your-cat-is-sick.htm When it comes to being a pet parent, it can be so very scary when our cats begin to act sick or strange First their eating habits may change; they may begin to lie around and even try to find a spot to be alone Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:52:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/475259/signs-that-your-cat-is-sick.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/473880/how-to-handle-puppy-mishaps-with-neighbors.htm We've all been there before Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:10:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/473880/how-to-handle-puppy-mishaps-with-neighbors.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/473869/happy-howl-o-ween-costumes-for-dogs.htm When it comes to Halloween, there's nothing more fun than carving a few pumpkins, dressing up the kiddies and creating the perfect scarecrow to grace our front yard While we dish out so much dough for all those bewitching home additions and store bought costumes for the kiddies, when it comes to dressing up our adorable "fourth child", aka our charming Chihuahua or our... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:53:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/473869/happy-howl-o-ween-costumes-for-dogs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/473353/ways-your-dog-can-give-back-to-the-community.htm From churches to ball clubs and organizations, almost everyone has a fall soiree of some kind Be it festivals for family fun or fundraising for those new uniforms or a church roof repair, we don't normally think of our pets as "helpers" Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:04:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/473353/ways-your-dog-can-give-back-to-the-community.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/473334/fun-and-exciting-jobs-for-dogs.htm When it comes to dreaming in living color Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:25:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/473334/fun-and-exciting-jobs-for-dogs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/472365/teaching-important-commands-to-your-dog.htm When you bring a dog into your home, you also take on certain responsibilities and those include teaching your pet some specific, useful commands These are commands that are going to come in handy throughout your relationship with your pet and that will help your pet be a better companion Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:10:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/472365/teaching-important-commands-to-your-dog.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/472364/preparing-your-dog-for-the-first-vet-visit.htm One of the most important things you can do for your dog is to take him to the veterinarian on a regular basis Annual check-ups are the best way to identify health problems early and to prevent other types of health issues, such as heartworm Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:03:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/472364/preparing-your-dog-for-the-first-vet-visit.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/468614/how-and-why-to-crate-train-a-puppy.htm For many new dog owners, housetraining is one of the most challenging parts of introducing a new canine into the family Until that puppy learns how to go outside, chances are that you'll be spending quite a bit of time cleaning up messes and dreading the smell when you open your front door Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:38:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/468614/how-and-why-to-crate-train-a-puppy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/468412/training-your-dog-to-meet-new-people.htm Most dogs love attention so they have a natural desire to seek out new people who might provide more attention While it might be cute to see your dog excited to meet someone new, it can be quite terrifying for the other person Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:52:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/468412/training-your-dog-to-meet-new-people.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/468411/training-your-dog-to-walk-on-a-leash.htm You have a new dog, perhaps a puppy or even an older dog you've adopted or rescued The first thing you want to do with your new canine companion is to start going for walks Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:46:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/468411/training-your-dog-to-walk-on-a-leash.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/467479/tricks-you-can-teach-your-dog-to-do.htm Dogs are unendingly enthusiastic animals that love nothing more than to please their handlers all the time Dogs are also very smart animals that given the inability to communicate to humans with words, they can easily understand and respond to what we ask them do to Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:31:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/467479/tricks-you-can-teach-your-dog-to-do.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/467473/how-to-clicker-train-your-dog.htm Clicker Training is a slang term for the newly popular way of dog training has evolved over the last few years This method has taken off recently due in great part to the efficiency in which the dog is able to interpret in an instant that they are performing the skill the way their handler wants them to Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:24:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/467473/how-to-clicker-train-your-dog.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/467467/how-to-read-your-next-date.htm So you have finally gotten to a point in your life where you want to find that special someone, or maybe you just got through a divorce and are suddenly back in the game, or you might still be married or involved and just have a very hard time understanding your partner How can you tell if your date is being open to you Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:10:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/467467/how-to-read-your-next-date.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/467461/making-it-through-a-divorce-financially-and-emotionally.htm The big "D" word, divorce, has become exceedingly prevalent in society Whether a person is going through it by a personal choice or one made by their partner, divorce is extremely taxing on both partners Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:03:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/467461/making-it-through-a-divorce-financially-and-emotionally.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/466539/how-to-train-your-dog-to-come-when-called.htm There are many reasons that you would want to train your dog to respond correctly to your come command Safety of course is the most important of these reasons Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:04:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/466539/how-to-train-your-dog-to-come-when-called.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/415301/important-questions-to-ask-a-future-spouse.htm They say that you'll know when you've met the right one Chances are that you'll know that he or she is someone you hope to settle down with long before there is ever a ring in site, but before getting too far ahead of yourself there are a few questions to ask a future spouse that can give you a good glimpse of things to come so that you know what you're getting into Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:16:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/415301/important-questions-to-ask-a-future-spouse.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/407866/decorating-for-non-designers.htm You do not have to be a world class designer to have a beautiful home There are some simple rules to follow and you can look like you spent thousands on an interior decorator Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:44:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/407866/decorating-for-non-designers.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/407862/entertaining-on-a-budget.htm With the economy the way it is people are looking for ways to have fun with less money Your family and friends are being more cautious with their spending Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:37:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/407862/entertaining-on-a-budget.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/405048/update-your-home-with-a-touch-of-color.htm If your house is starting to feel a bit stale to you it may be time to revive it with some color If big bold colors are not your thing do not be afraid; color is available in more subtle tints Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:48:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/405048/update-your-home-with-a-touch-of-color.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/403650/wine-and-cheese-for-beginners.htm There is a great deal to know about wine besides the difference between red and white Wine can be a very enjoyable experience as long as you pick, store and serve it correctly Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:18:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/403650/wine-and-cheese-for-beginners.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/400190/caring-for-dogs.htm Anybody who decides to buy a dog has a responsibility to look after it A healthy, well looked after animal doesn't need a huge amount of work Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:16:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/400190/caring-for-dogs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/400181/the-origin-and-domestication-of-dogs.htm Dogs have been on earth for millions of years, and according to prehistoric studies, were probably first domesticated between 10 000 and 15 000 years ago Based on archaeological findings of bones and skeletons in prehistoric middens, it seems that the dog was first domesticated in the warmer parts of Europe and Asia Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:09:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/400181/the-origin-and-domestication-of-dogs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/400161/popular-dog-breeds.htm There are more than 100 different recognized dog breeds, some of which are more popular than others Classification of these breeds varies in different countries, although broadly speaking most accept broad categories that include sporting breeds, hounds, working and non-working breeds, terrier breeds and toy dogs Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:02:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/400161/popular-dog-breeds.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/400158/traveling-with-a-dog.htm In recent years, traveling with a dog has become not only a common practice, but also much easier to do More and more hotels are allowing pets in the rooms and some attractions even have a 'doggy day care' set up so that people can enjoy the sites while their pet is kept cool and content while playing with new friends Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:58:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/400158/traveling-with-a-dog.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/399670/adopting-a-dog.htm Adopting a dog is one of the great joys of the dog world As the name implies, adopting a dog is not what we do when we go to a reputable breeder and purchase a puppy from the person Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:58:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/399670/adopting-a-dog.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/389343/pregnancy-remedies-and-wives-tales-that-actually-work.htm If you are an expectant mother you know that everyone has their two cents to put in when it comes to your pregnancy and all things parenthood Some pieces of advice are rather forward and some are downright silly Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:16:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/389343/pregnancy-remedies-and-wives-tales-that-actually-work.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/389341/culinary-kids.htm Simple and Whimsical Ways To Play with Your Food We are all guilty of flipping through the latest issue of Parent's Magazine and admiring the adorable birthday cakes that grace the center pages They look so cute Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:09:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/389341/culinary-kids.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/388833/what-your-dog-is-trying-to-tell-you.htm If you are a die-hard doggie fanatic, you've probably watched pup based TV shows such as National Geographic's Dog Whisperer on any given Friday night While we average Joe pet lovers may not have the training or credentials to land us our own primetime series, we come equipped with all the inklings of a dog whisper in the making Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:16:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/388833/what-your-dog-is-trying-to-tell-you.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/386509/hosting-a-fabulous-summer-bbq.htm If you have never entertained in your home before, you may be wondering how you can wow your friends with a party they will never forget When the weather is nice the answer to that question is a classy backyard barbeque Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:54:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/386509/hosting-a-fabulous-summer-bbq.htm