This article looks at the Florida 4-40 to 2-20 conversion course. This course is specific to Florida licensing and is how a CSR FL 4-40 can become a FL 2-20 agent without taking a 200 hour course. Florida makes a distinction between a 2-20 General Lines agent and a 4-40 customer service representative. A 2-20 agent is one who can […]

Not many trips end with the feeling of having made a significant difference to real people with real needs. But I recently returned from such an experience in a remote community in northern Peru. A friend introduced me to the tour, which is part of a larger travel company’s sustainable ecotourism offerings, in December. The notion of helping and meeting […]

Using a hot dog roller grill to cook delicious and different meals is a breeze, when you know how There is a wide variety of foods that can be cooked on a hot dog grill. The hot dog itself comes in unique twists to the simple variety. You can cook a Cheesy Puppy or a Chili Cheese Puppy to mix […]

You have already made up your mind, it is the American Pit Bull Terrier that you want as a companion. Are you ready for this breed? Read this article and then decide if you want to go ahead with your decision. Does your lifestyle fit the American Pit Bull Terrier lifestyle? These dogs are full of energy from head to […]

The Puggle is a fairly new breed on the scene and is not actually a purebred dog, but rather a hybrid of a beagle and a pug. The Puggle started the crossbreed “designer dog” revolution. Puggles were first bred in the 1980s in the state of Wisconsin by Wallace Havens, a dog breeder. He was very familiar with both Pugs […]

Even though everyone says “Oh, they’re just a stray”. you know you have the best dog in the world. Let’s be honest; You are a little curious to know which breeds were mixed to find your unique canine companion. A good place to start is at the end … at the end. Most, not all dogs have tails. Some breeds […]

Description: The Pug is a small dog, considered by some to be a dwarf mastiff. It is a solid and compact animal with dogs that are 12 to 14 inches tall and weigh up to 20 pounds. Female dogs are generally two inches shorter and weigh from 13 to 18 pounds. The Pug is well known for its short, wrinkled […]

German Shepherd Dogs can make great family pets, but GSD puppies require proper training and at least a partial raw diet. This article provides some basic information on German Shepherds that will help potential new owners decide if the GSD is the right breed for their family. 1. Potty training. In many ways, German Shepherd puppies are like any other […]

If your dog is shedding excessively, it is not something to be ignored. There are a variety of reasons why this happens. In addition to the dog’s shedding season (which occurs in spring and later in the fall), it can be caused by lack of nutrition, stress, and health issues like skin problems, mange, ringworm, and even cancer. Note that […]

The first thing I want you to know about me is that I LOVE being a coach! I love marine mammals and have a special passion for helping educate people about them. When the public connects with the animals I help train, it raises awareness about the health of the world’s oceans, and this helps all marine life. Training is […]