posted by Tess on Jan 13
Man’s Best Friend has been a trusted protector of our homes for thousands of years. Their keen senses and awareness, along with a pack mentality, have made dogs a valuable asset to man in his effort to keep his home secure.
In today’s world, home protection dogs are more valuable than ever. They can deter break-ins, assaults, and give real world protection in situations where lethal force is not an option.
Of course, a trained protection dog is not a panacea and they are certainly not for everyone. Weighing your options is very important and there are many things to consider before your purchase.
1. COST
The cost of a trained dog can be astronomical. A trained protection dog can cost as little as $1500 and as much as $50,000! While the old adage,”You get what you pay for,” is generally true, the more expensive dog is not always the better one. Investigate costs from reputable trainers and compare your needs to your budget. Decide what you can afford and discuss this with your vendor. Some may even offer financing or payment plans.
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posted by Tess on Jan 12
While excitement and anticipation will be at the top of the list when bringing home a new puppy for the first time, preparing for his arrival should rank highly on the list. Just as you would have to prepare a home when you have a toddler, pet owners also have to take certain precautions when “puppy-proofing.”
Before you begin preparing your home for a puppy, you should think about the front yard and garden. First, check fences and gates to be sure there are no holes massive enough for him to get his head stuck in or escape through. Watch for litter and trash cans, which can be knocked over, giving your new puppy the opportunity to eat things that might make him sick. Also, know where you are treating your lawn and garden with pesticides, and then don’t let your puppy in that area. In addition, produce sure that all chemicals and more harmful products are put away out of your new child’s reach.
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posted by Tess on Jan 9
On the farm here we have some pets who are not fond of getting a bath.
However we still need to get all the seeds and dirt from their coats. Dry shampoo helps in more ways than one it saves your back from trying to get them in the bathtub and saves stressing your pet as well.
Perhaps this would come in handy when the next time your pet decides to camauflogue itself as another animal. Sprinkle coarse cornmeal, bran or orris-root over the entire coat. Brush it in and the dirt out!
For scented shampoo try adding a split vanilla bean to your dry mix a few days before using.
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posted by Tess on Jan 5
What are some of the most common heart and circulation conditions in pets?
* Heart murmur
* High cholesterol
* High blood pressure
* Thickening of the heart muscle
* Heart failure
* Irregular pulse
* Anemia
What symptoms should we look out for
* Tiring more easily than normal
* Low pitched deep cough
* Labored breathing
* Coughing during the night or after exercise
* Fluid retention in the legs and abdomen
* Bluish look to the tongue and gums
* Excessive weight loss
What is the conventional treatment?
Conventional treatment usually involves medication including diuretics which are used to control the sodium and water retention that accompanies heart failure; vasodilators which are used to lower blood pressure and digoxin and related drugs which help the heart beat more efficiently
What are the alternatives?
Herbal and homeopathic remedies have a long history of successful use in the treatment of circulatory and cardiac problems.
They can be used alone or as part of the total treatment strategy, depending on the recommendations of your holistic vet.
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posted by Tess on Jan 3
Each horse is different in how it learns and how it reacts to outside stimuli. Certain methods of horse training may apply to some horses, but it does not mean that it will be effective to all breeds of horse.
To start horse training you must develop a communication system with the horse. This might take time. In the same way as children may not fully grasp the idea of things at an instant, baby horses in training may not get every pressure, pat or way of holding the reins at once.
When you apply a certain pressure, you expect a certain response. During horse training, you must make the horse understand that a certain pressure should elicit a corresponding response. We don’t expect full compliance in the beginning, but as time goes by, these actions will be part of the horse’s vocabulary.
Throughout the course of the horse training, one by one these actions will be added to his vocabulary. But these actions should still be broken down into minute details that the horse can take in one at a time. Learn how to pace with each individual horse. Training is something that should be done slowly and surely.
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