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Nov 07 2009

Does your dog suffer from anxiety attacks?

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Four-legged animals are as inclined to experience stress as their two-legged owners. While your dog won’t labour over where his next meal will come from, he may wrestle with his own fears and anxieties. Fear may be associated with a particular person or gender, or a specific situation, such as a visit to the veterinarian’s office. Dogs may become anxious when their owners are away, when they hear certain noises such as thunder or fireworks, when a new pet enters the house or an animal companion dies.

Eliminating the cause is the first step in preventing your dog’s anxiety attacks. If your dog runs under the bed during a thunderstorm, the source of the stress is clear, but sometimes the cause of the stress is more difficult to determine.

To help a nervous pet, try some of these tension-easing tips.:

1. If your dog has a fear of thunder or fireworks, desensitising your pet is almost impossible. Instead, provide a place in your home away from windows and doors in which he can wait out the storm and keep a radio on to help drown out the sounds of the thunder or fireworks.

2. If your dog experiences anxiety over a new pet addition to the home, introduce the animals gradually.

3. Dogs may experience stress at being left alone. Consider the option of adopting or purchasing a second dog to keep your existing dog company.

4. If your dog seems anxious when you are away even for short periods of time, leave the television or a radio on.

5. If your dog becomes stressed because you are moving to a new home, take him to your new home before you move in, if possible, and allow him to investigate the surroundings. Give your dog some treats or play with him in the new home so he will associate something positive with the experience.

6. If the appearance of a new baby or new spouse in your home is making your dog anxious, try to keep things as normal as possible. Stick to your dog’s regular schedule and give him plenty of attention.

7. If your dog grieves due to the loss of an animal companion, give him plenty of love and affection. After some time passes, consider a new animal playmate.

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Nov 04 2009

Its Important that your Dog meets other Dogs

Its important that your dog meets other dogs and they can be of an older age or younger. Your dog needs to meet with all types of dogs, all breeds. Young and old, large or small. Your dog will benefit from having contact with other dogs. When he meets other dogs it must be a pleasant experience and enjoyable one, so he can feel confortable and especially gain his confidence. Its best to introduce your dog by choosing calm friendly dogs that are not over-excited. So he won’t get excited and anxious. Its best when he is introduced to good natured dogs of all shapes and sizes. Remember however not all dogs are friendly but don’t try to be over protective as your dog has to learn about other dogs personalities on his own. Its good to know other dogs may ignore him and some will tell him to go away. As long as you see the dog is not agressive he will be fine but if you see the other dog wants to fight its best to just back away slowly and let him continue to meet other dogs that are not agressive. In time he will learn to choose his buddies just as we do. Its all lessons in dog manners. It is good for your dog to mix with other animals too, people keep all kinds of animals but be sure to keep a distance where your dog will be safe. Slowly but surely your dog will learn how to mix in with other dogs, and stay away from animals he may be curious about. Then he can look forward to visiting the park and playing with the other dogs.

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Oct 29 2009

Halloween Mummy Dogs

superhero-400x266.jpgHalloween Mummy Dogs

2 tubes refrigerator roll of pizza dough
1 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan (part-skim) cheese
Non-stick spray
4 tbsp. pizza sauce or pasta sauce
8 hot dog weiners
Optional pizza toppings: onions, green peppers, olives, etc.
1 tbsp Italian herb seasoning mix (or your own mix of oregano, thyme, parsley, etc.)

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Open package of pizza dough, gather ingredients, grate cheese, and dice vegetables.
Spray cookie sheet with non-stick spray.
Place pizza dough on sheet and cut into 8 squares; press dough thin with fingers. Add pizza sauce to each square. Add weiners and other pizza toppings and pizza herbs to taste.

“Mummify” the hot dogs by wrapping them completely in the dough and pinching the ends.
Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until crust begins to brown. Serve with warm pizza sauce

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Oct 29 2009

Where did the Dog go?

ghost-400x266.jpg Happy Halloween to you all!!!!Take care of your dogs, keep them safe on Halloween night.. They do get scared….

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Oct 26 2009

Happy Halloween- Crazy pic of the Day

nike_witch_brygida_t.jpgHalloween stories so scarey, they’re something…With ghosts and goblins,
THey make me so scared,
To read about monsters carved from pumpkins.
The night is so hallowed,
That witches fly pass my window,
And werewolves howl,
As I bury my head under the pillows.

Children in vampire suits,
Roam the eerie, dark streets,
Barn owls let out loud hoots, While monsters have a treat.
Halloween customs, so scary, yet fun,
The children so happy, but my heart fears,
Halloween scenes make my feet run,
But the world goes on like no one cares.
Hapy Halloween to you all and be sure you act nice and no tricks if there is no treats…

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Oct 10 2009

Dog Tips- What Happens If Your Dog gets Lost?

d7.jpg What happens if your dog gets lost? Hopefully this wil not happen but if it does if you love your dog and your a responsible dog owner he will be returned to you if you had bought him a collar with his name and your address or Phone number on the tag he is wearing. What is the Best identification for your dog?
There are several types. Here are some types of identification for your pets. Basic tags and collars. This type is easy to spot and anybody who sees a dog running loose can simply look down and check to see what family he belongs to.
But these can easily be removed or torn off and their are people out there who will be more than happy to see a puppy running around by himself and remove its collar in order to take it home or return it, if their is a reward offered….
Then there are Microchips which can be surgically implanted into your dog underneath the skin and generally in between the shoulder blades.
They are real small and if the dogcatcher picks the dog up they have scanners to check and will give you a call. Another form of identification is tattoo it can be done quite easy and is does not cost alot. So be sure to get some kind of identification for your dog just in case he decides to go exploring aroung the neighborhood and should get lost…But I think it wold be a great idea if you just keep an eye out and check on him now and then to see he has not left your home. If you have a fence in your backyard then you can set your mind at ease but still get your dog some kind of Identification just in case he digs a hole and gets out. Smile.. All of mine have collars with tags.

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Oct 05 2009

Exercise, Control And Praise

andys-pop-elegant-colors.jpgTraining a dog is a little easier if the dog is content. When training a dog, use the following teaching tips:

Provide plenty of exercise

You’re the “Alpha Dog” and control the pack. It’s very important that you feel and believe this, because your dog will sense it if you don’t. A stern voice and confidence goes a long way when training a dog.

Most important of all, “Praise”. All dogs want to please their owners and that is why praising him is as equally important. Let him know you’re proud of him and he’s doing a great job, then slip him one of his favorite treats.

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Oct 01 2009

Bad Breath Cookies

2 cups brown rice flour
1 Tablespoon activated charcoal (find this at drugstores, not the briquets!)
3 Tablespoons canola oil
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2/3 cup lowfat milk

Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly oil a cookie sheet. Combine flour and charcoal. Add all the other ingredients.Drop teaspoonfulls on oiled sheet, about 1 inch apart. Bake 15-20 minutes. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Sep 26 2009

Petting animals and hygiene: Your views

_46404741_007942207-1.jpgI came across this news article and decided to publish it here on my site because it is important for everyone to know to wash your hands and avoid deseases. It as an interesting article and different views from different folks so I hope you find it as interesting as I do. Germs are everywhere and not all germs can be avoided but try to keep your kids as safe and clean from germs as you can and we know that is not an easy job for kids are always getting dirty. But all we can do is try our best and teach them to wash their little hands after playing with the dog.

Forty-nine cases of E.coli have been linked to a Surrey farm
Microbiologist Prof Hugh Pennington has said parents should not allow under-fives to touch animals at petting farms, amid E.coli fears involving four sites. Other experts have insisted thorough handwashing is the key.

Hundreds of people have e-mailed the BBC News website in response, with the majority expressing opposition to a ban on the petting of animals. You can read a selection below.

YOUR VIEWS
I was born in 1944 and was brought up on a farm. We never had any of this sort of trouble. But I was taught to wash my hands at a very early age. My parents would not give me any dinner until I had done so. I was allowed to wander freely as long as I washed my hands afterwards.
Catherine Cave, Milton Keynes, England

This sort of suggested ban makes me very angry. I was born in the country and handled animals from an early age. Millions of children have visited farms and gained an education and had a lot of fun. Proper guidelines and procedures should be put in place rather than ridiculous suggestions like these.
Andy Pedrick, Poole

This is unbelievable! I grew up in Hong Kong and as a toddler walked through the open animal markets. I never got sick because of it. My family own farms in this country. I used to play with the goats, cows, chickens and never got sick. Children need to be exposed to animals for their education. Children need to be exposed to dirt so that we don’t end up allergic to everything in the future.
Calum , Ipswich

Perhaps it is because I ate my share of dirt that I didn’t get ill

Nigel , Barnstaple
Why don’t we wrap up all children in cotton wool? Alternatively let them live. Hazards are everywhere. At some point a child will get hurt. That is regrettable but it is life. I grew up on a farm which was far less concerned about hygiene than these sites. Perhaps it is because I ate my share of dirt that I didn’t get ill. Children are meant to be children - and this includes experiencing animals.
Nigel , Barnstaple

My children were born and grew up on a farm. I was born and raised in the countryside with dogs and horses. Our immunities are built from contact with people and the environment. Children who live in “sterile” houses where everything is disinfected and have no contact with certain bacteria and are bound to get infected.
Jo Pick, Aberdeen, Scotland

The farm is the factory-floor of the agriculture industry. Like all factory floors, there are dangers. Parents would not take their toddlers to “pet” the car assembly line, or the steel blast furnace or the chemical process machinery. They would realise that such factory floors were no place for toddlers. It is different for children who grow up on farms, they learn from the age of dot what is and what is not safe.
Jonathan Rhodes, Rye, East Sussex

To stop toddlers from being able to interact with animals is madness

Jenny Davies, Poole
To stop toddlers from being able to interact with animals is madness. Far better, to stop parents from being so namby-pamby about their offspring and allow a bit of dirt to cross their threshold once in a while. Maybe then we won’t have a generation of children who are too frightened to interact with animals. The millions of children who have grown up on farms are testament to the fact that it isn’t the animals that are the problem!
Jenny Davies, Poole

The worst thing people can do is keep their children away from animals. Country kids, who have been in contact with animals from an early age build up almost total resistance to the common forms of bugs. The old saying about “eat a peck of dirt each day” makes total sense. Don’t be afraid. Let the children build up immunity from an early age
Jon, UK

This is absurd. My children had great fun and learned a lot at farm parks. Having tactile contact with the animals is essential to the experience. These establishments provide good hand-washing facilities. All that’s needed is better parental instruction and supervision and a supply of disinfectant wipes to clean the child’s hands straight after they pat the donkey.
Zax, Amersham, UK

How do you suppose the rest of us learned how to raise animals for food? Hygiene is the key. Wash your hands! Then you will be safe. Children already have no idea where their food comes from. These farms are vital and help to address that.
Debbie, Tunbridge Wells (but I used to live in the country)

Strange how kids who grow up on farms surrounded by farmyard animals are far healthier than “townies”.
Steve Howell, Cardiff, UK

I’m sorry but this is health and safety gone mad. I grew up on a farm with cows, horses, cats, dogs, geese, chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, ducks - and the occasional extra. I would run around get covered in muck and mud from a very young age with no ill effect. In fact I was very very rarely ever ill as a child. Today I still have horses and am mucking them out every day. Yes I always wash my hands as soon as I walk in the door at home. But I often eat and drink at the yard to no ill effect. I am a fit and healthy person and think that the exposure as a child especially to dirt helped strengthen my immune system.
Katie, Devon

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Sep 23 2009

Dogs live Here

Here is a poem I came across the web which I thought you all would like as much as I did. The poem itself lets you know that dogs live here. I hope you all like it as much as I did being as I have so many little critters this poem describes whats going on in my home especially the part about my home smelling like perfume(smile) Yep you can tell dogs live here as soon as you walk in the door. Smile. But if you own dogs and love them as much as I do then the perfume you smell when you enter my home is a very special original sweet smelling doggie perume that you can’t buy at the most expensive stores. Ha ha ha ha. So Enjoy!!! DOGS LIVE HERE2221883f53lnjc990.gif
If you don’t want to be greeted with paws and swinging tails don’t come inside because dogs live here.
If you don’t like the feel of a cold nose or a wet tongue, don’t come inside because dogs live here.
If you don’t want to step over many scattered toys, don’t come inside because dogs live here.
If you think that a home ought to smell of perfume, don’t come inside because dogs live here.
If you don’t mind all of this, you will be instantly loved when you come inside, because dogs live here.
Author Unknown

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