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Pets on Broadway
October 9, 2015
October 2, 2015
September 28, 2015
Tips for Safe Car Travel With Your Pet
The following tips to help you prepare for a safe and smooth car trip:
Keep your pets safe and secure in a well-ventilated crate or carrier. There are a variety of wire mesh, hard plastic and soft-sided carriers available. Whatever you choose, make sure it's large enough for your pet to stand, sit, lie down and turn around in. And P.S., it's smart to get your pet used to the carrier in the comfort of your home before your trip.
Get your pet geared up for a long trip by taking him on a series of short drives first, gradually lengthening time spent in the car. And please be sure to always secure the crate so it won't slide or shift in the event of a quick stop.
Your pet's travel-feeding schedule should start with a light meal three to four hours prior to departure. Don't feed your furry friend in a moving vehicle—even if it is a long drive.
Never leave your animal alone in a parked vehicle. On a hot day, even with the windows open, a parked automobile can become a furnace in no time, and heatstroke can develop. In cold weather, a car can act as a refrigerator, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.
What in your pet's traveling kit? In addition to travel papers, food, bowl, leash, a waste scoop, plastic bags, grooming supplies, medication and a pet first-aid kit, pack a favorite toy or pillow to give your pet a sense of familiarity.
Make sure your pet has a microchip for identification and wears a collar with a tag imprinted with your home address, as well as a temporary travel tag with your cell phone, destination phone number and any other relevant contact information. Canines should wear flat (never choke!) collars, please.
Don't allow your pet to ride with his head outside the window. He could be injured by flying objects. And please keep him in the back seat in his crate or with a harness attached to a seat buckle.
Traveling across state lines? Bring along your pet's rabies vaccination record, as some states requires this proof at certain interstate crossings. While this generally isn't a problem, it's always smart to be on the safe side.
When it comes to H2O, we say BYO. Opt for bottled water or tap water stored in plastic jugs. Drinking water from an area he's not used to could result in tummy upset for your pet.
If you travel frequently with your pet, you may want to invest in rubberized floor liners and waterproof seat covers, available at auto product retailers.
Keep your pets safe and secure in a well-ventilated crate or carrier. There are a variety of wire mesh, hard plastic and soft-sided carriers available. Whatever you choose, make sure it's large enough for your pet to stand, sit, lie down and turn around in. And P.S., it's smart to get your pet used to the carrier in the comfort of your home before your trip.
Get your pet geared up for a long trip by taking him on a series of short drives first, gradually lengthening time spent in the car. And please be sure to always secure the crate so it won't slide or shift in the event of a quick stop.
Your pet's travel-feeding schedule should start with a light meal three to four hours prior to departure. Don't feed your furry friend in a moving vehicle—even if it is a long drive.
Never leave your animal alone in a parked vehicle. On a hot day, even with the windows open, a parked automobile can become a furnace in no time, and heatstroke can develop. In cold weather, a car can act as a refrigerator, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.
What in your pet's traveling kit? In addition to travel papers, food, bowl, leash, a waste scoop, plastic bags, grooming supplies, medication and a pet first-aid kit, pack a favorite toy or pillow to give your pet a sense of familiarity.
Make sure your pet has a microchip for identification and wears a collar with a tag imprinted with your home address, as well as a temporary travel tag with your cell phone, destination phone number and any other relevant contact information. Canines should wear flat (never choke!) collars, please.
Don't allow your pet to ride with his head outside the window. He could be injured by flying objects. And please keep him in the back seat in his crate or with a harness attached to a seat buckle.
Traveling across state lines? Bring along your pet's rabies vaccination record, as some states requires this proof at certain interstate crossings. While this generally isn't a problem, it's always smart to be on the safe side.
When it comes to H2O, we say BYO. Opt for bottled water or tap water stored in plastic jugs. Drinking water from an area he's not used to could result in tummy upset for your pet.
If you travel frequently with your pet, you may want to invest in rubberized floor liners and waterproof seat covers, available at auto product retailers.
September 18, 2015
Cat Talk
Did you know? Cats have over 100 sounds in their vocal repertoire, while dogs only have 10.
September 11, 2015
September 4, 2015
August 28, 2015
Dinnertime Manners for Your Dog
Does your dog steal food, whimper when you refuse to share, or try to
put his nose or paws on the table? He needs to learn some self control!
In order to do this, your dog must first have a complete understanding
of, and respond without hesitation to sit, down, and stay; so take care
of that first.
Once your dog has those three basic training commands down, all you need are some soft, easy-to-eat treats, and a rock-solid anti-begging resolve. If you want to teach your dog not to beg during dinner, you absolutely cannot EVER cave and give him snacks when he begs. Those big brown eyes might be just about irresistible, but you just have to keep in mind how pleasant it will be to eat dinner with your family without a slobbery dog face in your lap, and you can be strong. Make this very clear to the rest of your family as well. No matter how well you train, if your kids are still slipping their vegetables to Fido, your hard work will get you nowhere.
Your dog
needs to understand that you control of when he eats, and he has no say.
The concept is, self control equals tasty treats. An easy way to teach
your dog this principle is to sit down with him and some small, soft
treats. Let your dog watch you place a treat in one hand and close your
fist around it. He will probably sniff and lick your hand, desperate for
a treat. Eventually, though, he will give up, assuming he’s not going
to get the treat. As soon as he backs off or looks away, drop the treat.
This will teach your dog that he only gets yummy snacks when he is
relaxed and not demanding.
In the wild, dogs have to wait for the pack leader to eat his fill and allow them near the food before they get to eat; use this mentality to your advantage and assume the leadership role. Before you put his food bowl down at dinner time, ask him to sit and stay. Then put down the bowl, wait a beat, and say “ok.” If he lunges for the food before you give him a release command, pick the bowl up and try again. A hungry dog will work hard to figure out what he needs to do to get you to leave the bowl on the ground, so it should only take a few tries to get him to wait for your command.
The next exercise is centered on how your dog should behave when you are sitting down to dinner. For the time being, until your dog gets the concept, you can crate him or put him in another room while you eat so you can still enjoy your dinner time. Create a mock dinner time by sitting at the table with a bowl of your dog’s favorite goodies. When you walk over to the table to sit down, your dog will no doubt be at your heels, begging for some of that delicious food. Sit down and ask him to sit, down, and stay. Once he’s lying down, count one second in your head and give him a treat. If he tries to get up, make him lay back down and count again, then give him a treat. Ask him to sit, down, and stay again, but this time count to two before you give him his treat. If he can’t be still for two seconds, go back to one second and do it a few more times. After he’ll stay down for two seconds, count to three. If he gets up before you make it to three, start back at one. Continue this process until he can stay in the down position for a 30 count.
As long as nobody cheats and rewards your dog for inappropriate behavior, you’ll have a dog with beautiful dinnertime self control before you know it. Just remember to be patient and consistent.
Once your dog has those three basic training commands down, all you need are some soft, easy-to-eat treats, and a rock-solid anti-begging resolve. If you want to teach your dog not to beg during dinner, you absolutely cannot EVER cave and give him snacks when he begs. Those big brown eyes might be just about irresistible, but you just have to keep in mind how pleasant it will be to eat dinner with your family without a slobbery dog face in your lap, and you can be strong. Make this very clear to the rest of your family as well. No matter how well you train, if your kids are still slipping their vegetables to Fido, your hard work will get you nowhere.
In the wild, dogs have to wait for the pack leader to eat his fill and allow them near the food before they get to eat; use this mentality to your advantage and assume the leadership role. Before you put his food bowl down at dinner time, ask him to sit and stay. Then put down the bowl, wait a beat, and say “ok.” If he lunges for the food before you give him a release command, pick the bowl up and try again. A hungry dog will work hard to figure out what he needs to do to get you to leave the bowl on the ground, so it should only take a few tries to get him to wait for your command.
The next exercise is centered on how your dog should behave when you are sitting down to dinner. For the time being, until your dog gets the concept, you can crate him or put him in another room while you eat so you can still enjoy your dinner time. Create a mock dinner time by sitting at the table with a bowl of your dog’s favorite goodies. When you walk over to the table to sit down, your dog will no doubt be at your heels, begging for some of that delicious food. Sit down and ask him to sit, down, and stay. Once he’s lying down, count one second in your head and give him a treat. If he tries to get up, make him lay back down and count again, then give him a treat. Ask him to sit, down, and stay again, but this time count to two before you give him his treat. If he can’t be still for two seconds, go back to one second and do it a few more times. After he’ll stay down for two seconds, count to three. If he gets up before you make it to three, start back at one. Continue this process until he can stay in the down position for a 30 count.
As long as nobody cheats and rewards your dog for inappropriate behavior, you’ll have a dog with beautiful dinnertime self control before you know it. Just remember to be patient and consistent.
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