The stuff that doesn't belong anywhere else...
Consisting of Companions for Your Betta, Other Good iMacquarium Pets, Bad iMacquarium Pets, Cleaning Your iMacquarium, Troubleshooting and MORE Errata: How Do I Get This Thing Open and The Stuff That Didn't Work.
*Companions for your Betta:
Don't add more pets to your iMacquarium until the tank's biological filter has reached equilibrium. Remember that each time you add another animal to your tank, it will take time for your biological filter to grow to compensate. [TIP-02]
What kind of creature can thrive in an iMacquarium with a Betta?
Ghost Shrimp: I keep two tiny transparent ghost shrimp in my tank with my Betta, Moof! They eat almost anything and scavenge the bottom clean, so they promote a healthy tank that's free of rotting food. They are very active swimmers and climbers and they aren't very shy unless they are molting. Occasionally they will shed a carapace which can be removed with the next water-change.
Ramshorn or Pond Snail: Snails are interesting additions to any aquarium. Like ghost shrimp, they will help keep your tank clean. Unlike the ghost shrimp, snails should be fed their own diet of flake food and the occasional leafy green vegetable or chunk of cucumber. Be careful when selecting a snail. Don't put two snails in the tank together because then you are likely to have baby snails to deal with. Don't buy an Apple or Mystery snail because those snails can grow to the size of a baseball.
African Dwarf Frog: These are aquatic frogs, but they are still air-breathers. They will swim up to the top of the tank for a gulp of air once in awhile. Dwarf frogs are a moderately-challenging pet to keep. Although they prefer to live in a community, a single African Dwarf frog can be a good companion for a Betta. Aquatic frogs prefer live food, but they'll eat frozen bloodworms and blackworms. Sometimes they will eat freeze dried bloodworms, which your Betta may also enjoy.
*Other Good iMacquarium Pets:
There are precious few animals that can be happy in a tank that small, but here are a few that can get along.
Zebra Fish: a.k.a. Zebra Danios. They thrive in schools, which would ordinarily make them less than ideal for a small tank, but they are tiny creatures and they are hardy enough to survive a wide gamut of environments so they are actually near perfect pets. You can find a wide variety of fancy zebras with large tails or long-fins and there is even a bio-engineered fluorescent kind. Three of them with a snail and a few plastic plants would make an interesting group for your iMacquarium. They favor water with a little current, so airstones or bubblewands will make them more comfortable.
Minnows: There are many of breeds of minnow. [TIP-03] Some of the more common kinds are Barbs and White Clouds. Minnows generally prefer a cool tank. White Clouds can be very shy. Barbs can sometimes be aggressive amongst themselves and are likely to nip other fish, but if kept in odd numbered schools their aggression is moderated. Some barbs are dime-sized and some may be six-inches or larger. Some minnows remain small their whole lives, but others do not so be careful to check the adult size of a particular breed of minnow before you buy it. The tinier the adult fish, the more you can put in the tank and the prettier a school they will make. Like the zebra fish, a little current will make them more comfortable. Three minnows with a snail will populate an iMacquarium nicely.
Freshwater Crabs: Sometimes known as Red Claw crabs -- but NOT Fiddler crabs -- these fellows are for the slightly more advanced aquarist. Fiddler crabs are often confused with Red Claws, but they are very challenging pets and require advanced care. Red Claws prefer a saltier environment than most freshwater aquariums provide. Red Claws enjoy getting out of the water periodically, so provide a decoration that protrudes above the water line (but not too high or they'll climb out). You should use a filter if you keep a crab, but take care how you secure air tubing because they will use it to climb out if they can. They are territorial, so having more than one crab in your tank may become a problem. They may also attack a fish with attractive fins. Red Claws are scavengers who will eat almost anything, but there are specialty foods available for them.
*Bad iMacquarium Pets:
Some fish are just too high-maintenance...
Goldfish: Goldfish are among the worst pets you can have in a small aquarium. They are designed for cold water ponds and can grow very large very fast. At room temperatures, their metabolism increases and they quickly poison their environment with excrement. It takes a very good filtration system and a large tank to keep a goldfish properly indoors.
Tetras: These are a borderline-good fish for an iMacquarium. I like tetras, but they seldom thrive in schools of fewer than 6. That's too many fish for a tiny tank like this. You may be able to get away with a healthy school if you have a good filter and change the water frequently. Tetras usually require a slightly acidic water (which is inhospitable to snails, shrimp and crabs), but that differs by breed.
Guppies: These little guys are schooling fish, but put them together in a mixed school and very soon you'll have a lot of baby guppies. They are also a borderline-good fish for an iMacquarium because they can be kept in a small tank if there is very good filtration (they urinate a lot) and when care is taken to keep a single-gender tank.
Plecos and other catfish: When the clerk at the pet store saw me buying ghost shrimp to scavenge the bottom of my iMacquarium, she unhesitatingly recommended that I pick up small Plecostomus catfish instead. The clerk was ignorantly repeating a pet store mantra designed to sell catfish. Plecos can easily grow to be 14-inches long in an aquarium and some can reach 30-inches. Even tiny breeds such as Cory Cats and Otos require water conditions that are not sustainable in an iMacquarium (and Otos will die quickly if the water isn't just right). There is no catfish that can live comfortably in an aquarium this small.
Loaches: Some of the most entertaining fish for a large aquarium, Clown loaches and Weather loaches are active and intelligent scavengers. The problem is that they easily grow to be 10-inches long in captivity and survive best in groups. There are small loaches called Coolie or Kuhli loaches that are sometimes sold for smaller aquariums, but they shouldn't be kept in less than a 10-gallon aquarium.
Glassfish: Ordinarily, I would recommend these tiny fish for a small aquarium. They enjoy a room-temperature tank with slightly brackish water and they are fascinating to look at because their bodies are almost completely transparent. A small school of 3-5 glassfish would make a very entertaining iMacquarium. The problem is that it can be very hard to find glassfish that aren't "painted" to add color to them. Most pet stores sell the painted kind, which have been injected with dye or had their natural slime-coating chemically burnt away in order to force the dye through their skin. It's inhumane and such glassfish seldom live very long.
*Cleaning Your iMacquarium:
One of the most important accessories for your iMacquarium is a siphon. I prefer a siphon with a hard gravel-cleaning attachment from the pet store, but you can use a length of wide tubing instead. You should perform a major cleaning, replacing about 50% of the water in the tank at least once each month in addition to weekly small water changes. Prepare a pitcher with good water in advance and place an empty bucket below the iMacquarium for the wastewater. Put your iMacquarium into "service mode" with the front bezel removed and the front frame angled forward to expose the top of the tank. To get the siphon working, you drop one end into the tank, apply suction to the free end and drop the free end in the bucket.
Some people start the siphon by sucking at the end with their mouths while others find that a little gross. I insert a disposable straw in the end of my siphon-tube and suck on that instead of putting my mouth on the end. Some pet stores sell a "siphon starter" which is just a little bulb that you can squeeze and release to suck up some water. You can also use a children's ear bulb syringe which they sell at drug stores.
Once you get the siphon going, poke it into the gravel and try to expose and suck up any debris that you find. Don't fling it around or you will end up stirring sediment into the water instead of removing it. When you're done, lift the siphon out of the tank to stop the flow.
If the tank has spots of algae clinging to the sides, you can clean them off with a non-abrasive scrubbing pad designed specifically for acrylic. Don't rub too hard and don't use a scrubber designed for glass or you will scratch the tank.
|Sometimes a crusty deposit will form in gaps in the case. This is usually a mineral deposit from evaporating water. It's not likely to be a problem, but if it annoys you it can be scraped off with a fingernail or with a soft acrylic scrubber.|
Do you see spots or fuzzy growths on the sides of your critters? There are four common kinds of fish diseases and treatments that I will describe briefly, but the list is far from complete. I strongly advise you to do some research on the 'net and with an advisor at your pet store before diagnosing or treating your fish.
Ich, White Spot: Characterized by white spots or cysts resembling grains of salt popping up on your fish's skin. The fish may try to scrape off the growths on rocks, plants and decorations. The parasites are protected while living in the cysts, but are vulnerable when they reproduce. Treatment with Methylene Blue or Malachite Green takes at least three days as it must continue throughout the life cycle of the parasite in order to kill them all.
Velvet, Oodinium: Another parasite. This one looks like gold dust rather than salt crystals. It works much the same way as ich, but since it derives some energy from photosynthesis, darkening your tank for a few days may weaken it to make drug-treatment more effective. Use a drug containing Copper Sulfate.
Cotton, Fungus: Shows up as a puffy white or slimy gray coating on the fish. Fungus is always present in the tank, but may take advantage of a weakened or injured fish. Fungus is retarded by copper-based antibiotics which will often kill snails, shrimp and crabs. If your fish has roommates that are unaffected by the fungus, it may be better to isolate the sick fish in a "hospital tank" for treatment rather than treating your whole tank.
Cotton Mouth, Ragged Fins and Tail, Dropsy: These are all bacterial infections. Cotton mouth resembles a fungus infection, except that it only appears at the mouth. It can be fatal very quickly, so prompt treatment is essential. Ragged fins could simply be a sign of fin-nipping by an aggressive animal, but that seldom affects all of the fins on a single fish. Bacterial infections often strike the ends of all of a fish's fins simultaneously. Dropsy is an internal bacterial infection that causes severe swelling -- sometimes to the point where the fish's eyes will bulge. Use a broad spectrum antibiotic at the recommended dosage and duration. Some people advise following an antibiotic treatment with a second course using a different antibiotic in case the bacteria were resistant to the first antibiotic. [TIP-04]
As a general rule, darken your tank and remove any carbon filter while treating for disease. You may also choose to add an extra half-teaspoon of aquarium salt to the water during treatment as it eases a fish's stress.
The Top of the iMac's case fits snugly into the front bezel, sliding into place on hooks that can make it very difficult to crack open the case for water-changes and other maintenance. This is how to quickly open the case.
|With one hand, ease your fingers into the crack between the base and the top. With the other hand, gently pull at the edge of the front bezel to dislodge the lowest pins that hold it in place. From there, you should be able to run your fingers around the edges of the front bezel to remove it. With the front bezel removed, the top simply slides up off of the base and back away from the front-frame.|
...and the heavens rumble with our Lord's keen displeasure.
I really don't like aquarium airpumps. They are loud and everything in contact with them squeaks and hums with sympathetic vibrations. My favorite alternative is the Eclipse biowheel system, which I find to be whisper quiet and much more effective than an ordinary charcoal filter. I wanted to find a way to mount a biowheel filter on an iMacquarium, so I took the filter from an Eclipse Explorer tank and experimented with different ways of mounting it.
|Mounting the biowheel inside would look silly and displace nearly 6-inches of water. Instead, I tried mounting it on the back.||This would involve making a support framework and custom spout, cementing it to the back, drilling two holes and running flexible tubing.|
Ultimately, I ditched the biowheel because I wasn't sure that I could mount it securely and because I was concerned about water splashing too far back in the case where it could mess with the electronics for the Monster mod. I still like the idea and I may bring it back if I can work out the kinks for future iMacquariums.
|I modeled a removable stand to sit beneath the tank. A template for it is in the cutting guide. The rear foot of the stand should be attached about 3/4-inch from the back where it jams against two tiny bulges in the bottom of the case. The top-part jams up against the front frame. I don't recommend using the stand because it will impair access to the tank in what I call "service mode" and it tends to slip backwards.||The green arrows denote the structures that I spanned to make the support that I actually used. There are two sloping platforms in the case which flatten out as they approach the front. I cut scrap acrylic to make a bar across the platforms and then cemented 3 smaller pieces of acrylic in the center of the bar to elevate the front of the tank and level it.|
|Here, you can see the way that the tank is elevated in the final version. I didn't take pains to make it look good because it's not visible when the iMacquarium is set up. |


Ormonde House Dogs own Check-In
Welcome to Ormonde House Hotel and the New Forest!! We hope your stay will be happy and that you and your master/mistress will enjoy many happy walks and return home with many happy tails!
Just a few do’s and don’ts for your master to ensure a happy stay for all!
Tell us your name and if you have any special likes and dislikesAsk for your master to wipe your paws on the towel by the door after forest walks
Ask for a ‘poop a scoop’ bag if you are a ‘good dog’ on the Hotel grass
Ask your master to bring your food and bowl
Ask your master to give you a treat provided at the dog station
PLEASE DO NOT:
Leave me in the room unattended whilst you are out, except for breakfast or dinner
Let me jump up at all the other customers
*Let me climb all over the furniture
*Allow me in or on my master’s bed
We may have to impose a cleaning charge if you allow your dog on the sofa or bed without using the throw over supplied.


We use a Volkswagon Transporter that is air-conditioned and fully kitted out for safely transporting dogs. We use custom made Lintran dog boxes, which have a fantastic track record for reliability. The materials used in their construction allow the dogs to be cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. They are also easily cleaned. The dog boxes are just the right size to allow family pairs to travel together or bigger breeds to have the height and space they need for comfortable travel.
We also carry a fully equipped First Aid box inside the van and a smaller portable First Aid kit is carried on the walk. All dogs are cleaned and towel dried before we take them home.
Professional Dog Walker since 2005
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Transporting your cats can be a difficult task if you live in a small space. If you are traveling with your kitties, it can be even more difficult. Here we will help you find the best way to transport your cats and keep them safe.
The first step is to get them used to being in carriers or bags. This is the most important thing when trying to transport them safely. You should also make sure that their carrier or bag has plenty of ventilation so they don’t get too hot or too cold.
Here, we will also provide some helpful tips for keeping your cat calm when traveling, as well as some good ideas for what you can bring on your trip with your cat.
What is the best way to transport your cat, and how do you know if it’s possible?
If you are wondering how to transport your cat, please try Shiply, there are a few ways to go about this. The first and most popular is the carrier. This is a box that has a door on one end and an opening on the other. You put your cat in the carrier and then put it in your car or truck. Cats like being able to see what’s going on around them, so they tend to feel safer in this type of carrier.
If you’re looking for another option, then you might want to consider using a crate or kennel. These are smaller boxes that have wire mesh sides that allow for some visibility but also keep cats safe from getting out of their enclosure.
How to Choose the Best Cat Carrier for Your Cat and Your Needs
Here, we will give you tips on how to choose the best cat carrier for your cat and your needs.
How to Choose the Best Cat Carrier for Your Cat
– Make sure that the carrier is made of durable materials (e.g., metal, plastic, or fabric)
– Make sure that there are no sharp edges on the carrier
– Make sure that it is easy to assemble and disassemble
Cat Carriers For You So You Don’t Get Pulled Over by the Police
There are many reasons why people love cats. They’re playful, cuddly, and they make us feel good. But sometimes, cats can be a nuisance when they get into trouble and need to be rescued.
Cat Carriers for You So You Don’t Get Pulled Over by the Police is a website that offers solutions for cat owners who want to avoid getting pulled over by the police. The site includes articles on how to keep your cat safe in your car and how to step up your game if you’re worried about getting pulled over while driving with your cat in tow.
There are many types of carriers available for cats, but the right carrier is not always the most popular. So if you’re looking to buy a cat carrier, consider one of these top rated travel carriers for cats.
How to Keep Cats Safe on Planes – Important Safety Information
Here, we will help you find out how to keep your cat safe on a plane. It will also provide some important safety information that should be shared with the people who are traveling with your cat.
How to Keep Cats Safe on Planes
The following information is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace any specific rules or regulations of any airline company.
– Always make sure that your cat has a collar with an identification tag and microchip for identification purposes.
– Make sure that the carrier you are using is designed for cats and can fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you without being too large or cumbersome.
– If you are traveling on a long trip, bring along a collapsible water bowl and food dish that can fit under the car seat.
– Place a small pillow on the floor of your car, and place your food bowl and water bowl on it. This will prevent any spills that might occur if you have to open the door quickly to feed your pup.
– Some dogs can be better travelers than others, so consult with your vet before packing up for a long trip.
Conclusion: Let’s Make Living With Pets Easier!
Pets are a part of our lives and they are loved by everyone. They provide companionship and can help us to relieve stress. However, they also require a lot of care. So it takes a lot of effort to take care of them properly.


Unlocking canine discipline through the art of obedience training is a journey that fosters a harmonious relationship between humans and their furry companions. At its core, obedience training is a transformative process that not only shapes a dog’s behavior but also enhances communication and understanding between the pet and its owner. The first step in this artful endeavor is establishing a strong bond built on trust and respect. Dogs are pack animals by nature, and they thrive in an environment where a clear hierarchy is maintained. This means that owners must assume the role of pack leaders, guiding their canine counterparts with patience and consistency. Consistency is the linchpin of effective obedience training. Dogs, much like humans, thrive on routine and predictability. Establishing clear rules and boundaries from the outset allows canines to understand what is expected of them. Repetition is key, as it reinforces desired behaviors and helps dogs comprehend the consequences of their actions.
Positive reinforcement techniques, such as treats, praise, or play, serve as powerful tools in this training arsenal. By rewarding good behavior, owners create a positive association that motivates dogs to repeat those actions. Another crucial aspect of the art of obedience training is understanding canine body language and signals. Dogs communicate primarily through body language, and attentive owners can decipher their pets’ feelings and intentions. This knowledge is invaluable during training sessions, enabling owners to gauge their dog’s comfort level and adjust their approach accordingly. A raised paw, a wagging tail, or even a subtle shift in posture can convey important messages that inform the training process. The ability to read and respond to these signals fosters a deeper connection between the owner and their dog.
The leash becomes a symbolic tool in the art of obedience training, signifying the connection between the owner and the dog. Leash training is not just about controlling physical movement; it is about instilling discipline and reinforcing commands. Dogs must learn to walk beside their owners without pulling, responding to cues and commands promptly. This not only ensures a pleasant walking experience but also translates into a well-behaved and manageable companion in various situations. Ultimately, unlocking canine discipline through obedience traction dog training is a dynamic process that requires dedication, patience, and a genuine desire to build a strong bond. It is about recognizing that each dog is an individual with its own personality and learning style. As owners invest time and effort into the art of obedience training, they discover the joy of a well-behaved, confident, and happy canine companion. In this intricate dance of communication and understanding, both parties emerge transformed, their connection deepened by the shared language of discipline and love.


While our ultimate goal is for our animals to find homes, we are diligent in our commitment to finding them the RIGHT home. Before adopting remember this is a lifetime commitment. Many of these animals have been through things you can never image. They love and love hard. They get attached. They get depressed. They have feelings. Just like a child, they will depend on you for all of their needs, both good or bad. ACTS of Kindness will not adopt unless you have done your homework and know what you are getting into!
If you are interested in adopting one of our animals, please set up an appointment on the Appointments page.
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Revolutionize Your Pet’s Life with ChatGPT-Powered Chatty Cat App for Mac
A new ChatGPT-powered app called Chatty Cat has been launched for macOS users, offering a unique and fun way for pet lovers to interact with six different 3D animated and interactive pets. Developed by Ben Harraway, Chatty Cat is a friendly AI-powered pet that speaks several languages and does not require an OpenAI key.
Unlike other ChatGPT-powered apps or extensions, Chatty Cat’s six pets, Dirty Dog, Mischievous Monkey, Pedantic Panda, Romantic Rabbit, and Tired Tigger, start the conversation and check in on the user throughout the day. According to Harraway, the pets are “a trusty sidekick to help you with tasks, chat about random things, or just pop up and say Hello.”


Bark For Life of Pottstown Memorial Park 4/12/2014
Dollars Raised: $6,204.00
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2013 TOP FUNDRAISING DOGS!
These 12 dogs were named the 2014 calendar dogs for their fundraising efforts through June 1, 2013! Collectively, they raised more than $40,000 to support the American Cancer Society mission! January - Dinah Fisher February - Schultz Dogs March - Lexie Burke April - Moriarity Dogs May - Jessie Smith June - Charlie Dudek July - Honey Dogs August - Breeze, Lexi & Dasher Miller September - Zucch & Daisy Sheff October - Riley Kelly November - Emily Batzel December -Sammy Williams
Santa Paws is Coming to Town!!!
Saturday, November 30th at Coventry Animal Hospital from 1-4pm
Saturday, December 14th at Patt Veterinary Hospital from 12-4pm
Sunday, December 15th at Frederick Living from 12-4pm
By supporting Bark For Life, you help the American Cancer Society save lives, and that helps us move closer to our ultimate goal of a world with less cancer and more birthdays.
So bring your best canine friend and join us for a fun-filled day starting with a walk, and then continuing with demonstrations, contests, and games.


/UCW/ HUNTINGTON, LONG ISLAND, NY – MEET DIANNA…7 YEARS IN A SHELTER, Dianna entered a municipal shelter in 2009 at the age of 2 and languished there for nearly 4 years before being saved from euthanasia in 2013. She currently sits in boarding with limited exposure and no public interest. She is now approaching 10 years old with 7 of them as homeless.
Dianna knows basic obedience, walks beautifully on lead, accepts treats nicely and takes great delight in curling up in her blankets. She is extremely smart, very food motivated, low energy, but spry for her age. She loves her toys and bones, and although she needs to work on sharing, is bright enough to make great strides when someone invests their time in her.
She would do best in a low-key household with an experienced, savvy individual. Tender and affectionate with those she knows, but suspicious of strangers, she needs slow, controlled introductions with new people but loves unconditionally once comfortable. We seek a home without children or cats, though another dog is a possibility. Dianna is fully vaccinated, heart worm negative, housebroken and spayed. We know that the person who welcomes her into their life will fall in love with her as we have.
For more information contact
LEAGUE FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION OF HUNTINGTON
MEET DIANNA…7 YEARS IN A SHELTERDianna entered a municipal shelter in 2009 at the age of 2 and languished there for…


A Keynsham family’s dog nearly died after munching his way through a tub of chewing gum.
Jodie Deason, who works at The Week In, returned home after popping out last Tuesday to find their Springer Spaniel Monty had got hold of the unopened tub, chewed through the plastic and eaten all but one of the 100 small pieces of fruit-flavoured gum.
Jodie and husband Jason were alarmed as Monty began staggering around. They loaded him into the car and rushed him to their vets in Park Road. There they were told that chewing gum contains a sweetener called xylitol. While typically harmless to adults, it is toxic to dogs, lowering their blood sugar levels which can lead to liver failure and death.
At the vet’s Monty went into seizure and was given three injections of glucose to bring his sugar levels up, along with fluid through a drip. He was transferred from Bath Vet Group’s Keynsham surgery to their hospital at Rosemary Lodge in Bath where he spent two days being monitored. He is now recovering from his ordeal at home and Jodie says she wants to make everyone aware of how deadly this ingredient can be to dogs.
It can also be found in toothpaste, mints, gummy vitamins and some peanut butter.
Jodie said: “We got Monty to the vets very fast but we were so shocked at how fast this poison had got a hold of him. He must have only eaten them about 30 minutes before we got home. He had a very distressing seizure at the vets which was horrid to watch but both the vet and nurse at Park Road were calm, professional and acted fast to treat him.
“I really did think he was going to die in front of us. They really did save his life that day. If we hadn’t come home when we did, it doesn’t bear thinking about what might have happened. I cannot believe that such a toxic poison to animals doesn’t carry a warning on the packaging.
“When I picked him up from the vets on Thursday they also said xylitol is a sugar substitute that people are using in home baking.”
This week vet Jade Lawrence, who works at Bath Vet Group’s hospital, said: “Xylitol or E967, a sugar-free and sweetening ingredient found commonly in chewing gum, food, human medicine and supplements, can be severely toxic to dogs.
“When eaten by a dog, xylitol can cause a sudden drop in blood glucose levels, resulting in symptoms of hypoglycaemia, e.g. weakness, lethargy, collapse, vomiting, tremors and seizures. A result of this can be acute liver failure and you may notice your pet’s skin and gums turn yellow (jaundice). The symptoms can develop within 15 to 60 minutes after the xylitol containing product is swallowed so you must act fast and seek veterinary attention.
“The quickest thing to do is call your vet or the Animal Poison Line on 01202 509000, to determine what action is needed. It is likely that your animal may be made to vomit to remove the contents of their stomach, then have a series of blood tests to make sure that they do not develop low blood glucose levels.
“Some animals may need to be kept on an intravenous fluid drip. As just one piece of chewing gum has the potential to be fatal to a small dog, keeping bags up high and products out of reach can help save your pet’s life.”


How often to add or change the cat litter?
- When COMEL CAT cat litter comes into contact with liquid or waste, it forms clump and thereby strongly holds the liquid or waste odors. Dispose the clumped solid cat litter. The unsoiled cat litter remains fresh.
- Every week or as necessarily required, dispose the soiled cat litter and wash clean the litter tray.
- The frequency of changing the cat litter depends on the activity level of the cat.
- 10 Litre per bag.


Dogs are one of the best friends of humans; some of the people keep the dog as a pet while others keep them due to the benefits that are associated with dogs. When you are buying a puppy, you have to ensure that you are getting the right breed, which will grow into the right dog. Therefore you have to ensure that you are getting a reputable labrador from who you will get the puppy. Benefits that are associated with finding the right labrador will be discussed in the article to ensure that you have read it to understand more. Read more about lab puppies for more info.
One of the ways of ensuring that you will have the right breed of dog once the puppy matures is by ensuring that you have seen the parents of the puppies before buying it. The puppy will resemble the parents when it grows up, and seeing the parent; you will be sure of the breed. So when you get a reputable labrador, you will have the chance to see the parents of the puppy; therefore, you have an idea of the type of puppy that you are buying.
For you to have a healthy dog, you have to ensure that the puppy is getting all the treatment that it requires when growing up. Different types of diseases attack puppies when they are maturing, and if the conditions are not taken care of, they can result in the death of the puppies. Therefore when you get the puppies from the labrador, you will have the chance of getting services from the experienced veterinary employed by the labrador. The reputable labrador knows that one of the ways of attracting customers is by ensuring that your customers are satisfied with the services that you offer them. The veterinary is aware of the health status of the puppies the labrador is selling, and they know what to do when the puppies have a health issue. Click on this link for more information about puppies.
As a competent professional, the veterinary has to ensure that they are keeping the health records of the puppies from the day that they were born; also, they should have the records of the parents. So when you get the right labrador, you will have the chance to get the whole health record of the puppy; therefore, you are assured of what you are buying.
In conclusion, the number of labradors has increased; therefore, you need to ensure that you have researched extensively, which will ensure that you get a reputable labrador. Click here to learn more: https://www.reference.com/pets-animals/personality-characteristics-labrador-puppies-83a7061723dfbc4e.


Part Of The Pack
Well, today brought the addition of the newest member of our clan, Connor the yellow Labrador Retriever.
This spunky little puppy (little for now anyways) is my brother’s birthday present and I gotta say that I’m really jealous. I want a dog for myself really badly now but with my current status of not knowing where I’ll be in a few months, it’s just not feasible. I know I’ll get one eventually though, so I’m not too worried.
But just having a dog in the house again after being so long without is amazing. I don’t know how long its been since all five of us have been so enjoyably enraptured by the same thing. In this case, watching the puppy play with his toys and scaring himself silly when he makes his ball squeak.
That’s all for now. Gotta get back to playing with the pup and letting him chew on my toes some more.


Class Cutz is a dog grooming facility based on the outskirts of Southminster, Essex. The facility is run by Rowena Parker, an experienced and qualified groomer who has held the Advanced City & Guilds in dog grooming for some years. Rowena offers a professional, knowledgable and individually tailored dog grooming service for most breeds of dog, including cross breeds.
Located in Asheldham with ample and readily available on site parking, the grooming facility is conveniently placed to serve clients from the towns of Maldon, and Burnham on Crouch as well as nearby Southminster, Asheldham, Tillingham, Dengie, Althorne, Latchingdon, Purleigh, Fambridge, Bradwell, St Lawrence, Mayland and Maylandsea.
Please take a few moments to browse this website. The care and pride Rowena takes in her work shines through. She loves her four legged customers and they love her!
If you wish to book an appointment or if you would like to discuss your grooming requirements, please do not hesitate to give Rowena a call on 07909 921760. Alternatively please use the contact form on this website.
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This article is all about exercising with your dog.
You will find out how your four-legged friend can become the perfect personal trainer.
And get tips on which types of sport are best and how your dog can motivate you to exercise over the long term.
The article is a guest post by dog blogger and fitness enthusiast Sven Rocksloh.
Sven, you have your say.
Sport with a dog: The ideal combination
A dog is the ideal partner for sport, exercise and leisure.
It motivates and “forces” you to go out into the fresh air several times a day. This does not require long persuasion. A look out of the heartfelt eyes and the thought of what mishap happens if you don’t go out with your four-legged friend is enough.
The nice thing about it is that the movement units are absolutely natural. In no second would you think that you were doing a sweaty training session just to shape your body. You don’t have to prove yourself to your dog – if you want or have to change to a leisurely pace, that’s it.
You are guaranteed not to get any derisive or derogatory looks from your four-legged companion. Leisurely walks, fun agility and rapid sprints alternate and this is exactly the key to balanced and above all healthy exercise with your beloved dog as a personal trainer.
Running is not the only way to exercise together. In the following I would like to introduce you to the sports in which your dog can be a perfect training partner.
Ride a bike
Many dogs love to run next to their bikes. By the way, there are also special bike racks or leashes * for the dog that you can mount on your bike.
You must of course not forget to stop again and again so that your four-legged friend can sniff meadows and forests.
During this break you can also start retrieving games. A Frisbee disc or a good, large throwing bone made of hemp are particularly suitable for this. The dog likes to bring the prey back to you again and again and you train your arm muscles almost unnoticed.
Especially if your dog loves swims, nothing can stop you during the warm summer months and it’s off to the lake.
Many dogs also love to accompany you on the surfboard, paddle boat or kayak. They sit proudly at the head of the vehicle like a figurehead and are happy when they can hop into the water again and again in between. The paddles are your training device.
The added bonus for you is that you can soak up the sun and freshen up your tan.
Out and about with rollerblades, skateboard and dog
For rollerblading with your dog, you should have some experience in this sport.
Either way, don’t forget your knee and arm protectors. Even if you often come across as a little insecure on your roles, your dog is guaranteed not to laugh at you.
A basic requirement for rollerblading with the dog is in any case that your dog listens to you really well and can be accessed without restriction.
Walking is an absolute must, because if your dog crosses its side while driving, you can quickly skid.
In winter you can exchange your roller skates for ice skates. But your beloved four-legged friend is also guaranteed to be delighted with snowshoe hikes and cross-country skiing. In the ski area there are also more and more skiers who take their dog on the slopes.
The dog as a gymnastics trainer
On the meadow or in your own garden, even in your own four walls, you can do gymnastics, stretching exercises and dog dancing together.
Train your fur nose to always run under your stretched leg or jump over it. You can also leapfrog together: you crouch and your dog jumps over you.
You can also set up a small obstacle course with hurdles. The dog is sure to have fun when not only he has to master the hurdles, but also masters work up a sweat. But don’t forget to reward your furry friend with a treat every now and then.
Dog dancing is funny and you are guaranteed to have fun learning a little choreography for your four-legged companion to groovy music. You also get a lot of movement.
Yoga and Doga – the new, quiet trend sport
Many videos on the Internet show how dog owners and four-legged friends enjoy yoga together.
Either way, the subject of Doga can be approached very slowly and without great pressure: Set up your dog a training area next to your yoga mat and you’re ready to go. Many dogs imitate the various yoga exercises on their own and even if your dog cannot make the perfect bridge or candle, he is certainly unbeatable in the “downward looking dog” position.Doga is an absolute trend in the USA in particular. There are numerous courses in fitness studios that teach master and dog different yoga positions. In the German-speaking countries, this trend has not really arrived yet. Anyone looking for Doga here will first find the “Dortmund Society for Waste”.
With the dog in the footsteps of Marco Reus and Co.
Dogs are crazy about soccer too. But make sure you get a ball that is suitable for four-legged friends and you can run around on the lawn.
You will be amazed how skillfully your furry nose chases the ball and keeps you on your toes.
There it is It doesn’t matter who scores the most goals, what counts is the vigor with which you both dash across the field. You can also teach your dog to maneuver the ball through your legs in figure-eight formations or to kick the ball away on command with both the snout and paws.
Regardless of which sport you want to do with your dog, your four-legged friend will always be happy to accompany and support you.
Dogs are the perfect personal trainers who support and motivate you with a lot of perseverance, love and good-hearted looks.
Especially at a young age, dogs can be trained incredibly well, so that most sports can be trained without problems.
A trip to YouTube is definitely worthwhile for further research. There you will find the craziest dog sports. In addition to skiers who make the mountains unsafe with their dogs, you will find so-called parachute dogs there, for example, used by the Austrian military.
Either way, you should always keep in mind that not every dog is suitable for all sports. You should therefore definitely take your dog’s wellbeing into account. If he is afraid or in pain, the sport must be stopped immediately.


Dogs are family at Camp Bow Wow, where they’re treated to first-rate attention whether they’re enjoying day care or boarding services.
Dog owners like Camp Bow Wow because it gives them peace of mind. They know when they go away their pups are busy and happy, not sitting in a cage. Those who want to check in on Fido can do so by logging into the Camper Cam, available in the play areas from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
“Our camp is great for dogs and great for their owners,” said Randy DeFazio, who co-owns the Lawrenceville and Bridgewater franchises with Sherri Hayes. “Our campers get a lot of attention. Our indoor and outdoor open play areas give dogs the chance to play with each other and with our staff. Owners like the fact that our campers are well cared for, and that they burn off a lot of energy during the day.”
Dogs are social by nature and enjoy the playtime. But dogs who are less active or shy also find fun at Camp Bow Wow. These dogs may play only with people or may simply enjoy their own space. All dogs have access to private areas to eat, sleep, and rest.
“We value our relationships at Camp Bow Wow,” DeFazio said. “We know the dogs’ names; we know the owners. Sherri and I are dog owners, and we wanted to create a place where you’d feel comfortable dropping off your dog. That’s what’s important to us.”
In addition to doggie day care and boarding, Camp Bow Wow hosts parties and offers specials to its clients. On Thursday, February 11, the camp is hosting the Bow Wow Ball, complete with formal wear. It’s also in the middle of its Cutest Pooped Pup Facebook contest. For lucky dogs, there are Spa Days that include a half-day of play and a half-day of grooming. All these and more are fun ways to create community around this canine camp.
“When Sherri and I worked together in corporate America, we always had the itch to do something of our own,” DeFazio added. “We decided to purchase Camp Bow Wow franchises because the facilities we visited in Colorado (where the franchise started) were extremely impressive as was the franchise founder. We signed right away in 2004; she had us at ‘woof.’”
DeFazio and Hayes opened the Bridgewater camp in 2005 and the Lawrenceville camp in 2007. As part of their mission, they do a lot with rescue clubs, such as Animal Alliance, Pet Rescue, and Animal Allies. They and their employees foster dogs and help find them homes. In fact, Camp Bow Wow helped place 33 dogs during 2009.
“Working with rescue dogs is a corporate franchise request, but it’s also our pleasure,” DeFazio said. “We’re all very into it and completely love helping dogs find families.”
Camp Bow Wow is open seven days and holidays: weekdays 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sundays and holidays 9 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Learn more at www.campbowwow.com, then select either the Lawrenceville or Bridgewater location. Or, call 609-689-DOGS (Lawrenceville) or 732-805-0888 (Bridgewater).
Camp Bow Wow, 231 Bakers Basin Road, Lawrenceville. 609-689-DOGS. www.campbowwow.com/us/nj/lawrenceville2
10W Chimney Rock Road, Bound Brook, 732-805-0888, www.campbowwow.com/us/nj/bridgewater/


Barking is a really normal behavior of pet dogs as it is their method of interacting withtheir human companion and other animals. Canine frequently bark to reveal their feelings to their human buddy. So, periodically even a appropriately acted canine can startbarking ceaselessly. There are a great deal of reasons that could trigger a canine to bark and theirbarking can be very irritating. Pets frequently bark to alerttheir human companion of a suspicious activity or a suspicious person. Dogs might likewise bark because they do not trust weird individualsor they are uncomfortable with the presence of odd people in their house. Some petdogs are used by their human companion to warnthem of intruders and any other kinds of risks. However often incessant barking can be extremelyannoying and disturbing since if your canine is barking all through the night, itcan have an unfavorable effect on the people living in the exact same home as the pet dog and their neighbors. A pet dog that is barking ceaselessly can trigger a substantial increase in the tension levels of the people in the pet's environment,this can result in loss of sleep.
One of the most popular ways of controlling barkingproblems in dogs is making use of barkcollars. Bark collars is one of the most tender methods of controlling perpetual barking in dogs. It is likewise an efficient way of managing barking issues in dogs. A bark collar is likewise an efficient way of training a canine, although it is not as widely used as favorable support.
KINDS OF BARK COLLARS
There are lots of kinds of dog collars in the market today,but the three most common kinds of dog collars consist of;
1. ELECTRIC SHOCK BARK COLLARS COLLARS
The electrical shock bark collars are one of the oldesttype of bark collars on the marketplace. They work by offering the pet dog a moderate fixed electrical energy once the vibrations from its vocal cables and barking noises are spotted by the sensors of the bark collars. The electrical shock dog collars sends electrical present to pet dog's muscles whenever he barks. The inbuilt prongs is typically used to deliver the mild electric shock which can adjusted inintensity according to the size of the pet and the training requirements. Nevertheless the precise method that each private electrical shock bark collars works depends upon the model and the producer of the electric shock bark collar. Most type of electric shock barkcollars emit a moderate electric existing when it senses that the pet dog is barking.Some individuals say that the electric shock bark collarsare cruel because of the mild electricalcurrent that is sent out to the canine's body however it isnot most likely harm your canine in any way. Theelectric shock bark collars websites is typically utilizedto teach a pet dog to just bark when it is needed and not simply barking continuously. Individuals that are using the electric shock bark collar for the first time should start with a low level setting and increase it gradually as the scenario demands.
Using electrical shock bark collars iscontroversial, however it is very effective for controlling constant see this website pet barking as long as the user has enoughknowledge about it. As well as prevent setting the strength of the electrical shocks expensive but rather set it to an strength that is justunpleasant adequate to discourage the pet from barking. Also some electrical shockbark collars use microphone to sense when the pet isbarking. Some collars nevertheless utilize both vibration sensing units and microphones to pick up when the petdog is barking.
2. ULTRASONIC BARK COLLARS
The ultrasonic bark collars are among the most popular bark collars in themarket today. This type of bark collars are utilized to prevent pets from barking by utilizingan frustrating yet totallyharmless noise. Ultrasonic bark collars often workby launching a high pitched ultrasonic sound that is said tobe annoying to discourage the pet dogfrom barking. They are likewise one of the most effective method of controlling a pet's constant barking. The bark collar produces a noise when its microphone senses the canine'sbarking that stuns the dog without leading to any sort of physical harm. Themicrophones in the ultrasonic bark collars are established to sense unique barking, which stops the high pitched ultrasonic noise from unintentionally going off as aresult of other sounds. The high pitched ultrasonic noise given off by the ultrasonic bark collars can not be heard by human beings however they can be heard by canines, and it only lasts for a few seconds. Current studies have revealed that this type of barkcollars does not have any type of unfavorable impact on the pet dog becausethe period of the high pitched ultrasonic sound is managed. A number of brand names of ultrasonic bark collarshave a positive tone function that acts asa favorable support when the dog stopsbarking.
3. CITRONELLA SPRAY BARK COLLARS
The citronella spray bark collars work by spraying out citronella unto thedog's snout whenever the pet dog startsbarking. The citronella spray frequently go for the dog's sense for quick results. The citronella spray barkcollar are created to make the canine connect the smell of citronella with barking, so the pet dog will stopbarking because he does not desire odor thecitronella that is often launched as a consequence forbarking. This is typically efficient because the fragrance of citronella is really disappointing to pet dogs howeverit is likewise absolutely safe. Citronella is normally used as an insect repellentby people however it does not bother humans.
As soon as the dog begins barking, themicrophone will notice the barking and the citronella spray bark collarwill release the safe citronella fragrance. It does notrequire any human intervention to operate and it has no negative results on the health of the pet dog, instead it has a calming effect on the pet. It likewise benefit from dogs severe hatred of naturalsolutions. The quantity of citronella launched need to simply be enough to stop the dog from barking.
The only disadvantages of using the citronella spray bark collars isthat the aroma of the citronella may stay with the dog's body for numerous minutes or hours insome occasions.


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I’ve been asked how I can possibly take in a rescue dog only to have it leave again. Here’s a brief explanation of why and how I do it, and why it’s important for me.
- I foster dogs because I can; I live in a house that I own and don’t have to worry about a landlord, what type of breed it is, etc.
- My house has a fenced in backyard, and there’s a doggie door in the back to access it, so dogs can come and go as they please and romp around as much as they want outside
- I have a “senior” beagle that isn’t thrilled when a new dog enters the house, but she tolerates them (she doesn’t pick a fight with them)
- Most importantly, it means I’m saving a life
The process isn’t easy; when I take in a foster dog, I’m careful to keep my dog as the alpha in the pack. She doesn’t like the intruders but she tolerates them because she doesn’t have much choice. Beagles are naturally good-natured and easy-going, as a breed, which is (unfortunately) why they’ve been used so much as lab testing animals.
I know that it’s short-term so I spend my time assuring the dog, so it knows it’s in a safe place. It can take a week for a dog to calm down and not be in panic mode all the time, especially if it’s been out on the street, on its own, or abandoned.
There’s also training involved; if they’re not yet house-trained, that’s critical. And there’s socialization with humans as well as my other dog. Often, when they’re feeling more safe, they push boundaries (a bit like teenagers) and need to be disciplined (saying no, making them sit, etc.). It’s not all happiness and dog kisses.
As its personality starts to bloom, it becomes quite clear that the dog isn’t a good longterm “fit” in my house, for any number of reasons. For example, a puppy that has boundless energy doesn’t work with my senior dog. So keeping the dog permanently isn’t in the cards and I’m fine with it moving on to its “furever home.”
As one of the plaques at my vet’s office says, “Saving one dog won’t save the world, but it means everything in the world to that dog.”
I’ve always felt an obligation to save animals, which doesn’t just apply to dogs. I donate yearly to many wildlife and environmental organizations, to save other species, too. Whether it’s preserving their habitat, helping to eliminate wildlife/human conflict, or moving animals from cruel situations to sanctuaries, I feel compelled to make a difference.
Why am I talking about this in a work blog? I know that Gen Z and Millennials want to make a difference in the world. They’re worried and concerned about the state of the world they’ve inherited, with global warming and other issues. I feel the same way; I always have. Perhaps it’s one of the reasons I can relate to younger workers and empathize with their concerns.
I hope that what I do for a living, creating marketing strategies for my clients and mentoring and coaching younger marketers, makes a difference. And I know that the fostering I do for dog rescue groups really does save a life. It’s something I can control and there are results that I can see, as dogs realize they’re “safe” and loved and are placed into loving homes.
I will continue to foster for as long as I can. And I’m happy to answer any questions about this process if it’s something you’d be interested in doing, too.


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Being able to bathe your dog is an essential part of dog grooming, but unfortunately, there will be many dog owners reading this whose first thoughts will be “If Only”. The frustration which is evident in that thought comes from the fact that, unlike many dogs, some dogs hate the thought of getting into a bath.
This fear can be borne out of so many possible experiences and occurrences in the dog’s past that to try and pick them apart would take forever. Instead of going over what has caused a dog to not like baths, it will be more useful to identify ways in which the situation can be reversed.
No matter what a dog does or how it behaves, much of what they do comes from conditioning. In other words, if something happens which is pleasurable for a dog, it will want it to happen again, with an example being giving its owner a paw and getting a treat in return. Conversely, if they have had a bad experience, such as being bitten by a large dog when younger, then than can mean it being fearful anytime it sees a large dog, no matter how friendly that dog is.
These behaviour principles in dogs should give us hope because it means that whatever negative behaviour they display, it can be reversed with positive reinforcement. However, it may require patience and a lot of understanding. Some dogs might change immediately, others may take time, but if you follow the advice that follows, bath time should hopefully become a stress-free event for both you and your dog.


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Pet Sitting and Dog Walking
As a pet owner, you may face a dilemma when you need to leave your furry friend alone at home. Do you leave them alone, or do you hire a pet sitter or a dog walker?
This guide will explore everything you need to know about pet sitting and dog walking, including the benefits, types of services, and how to choose the right service for your pet.
Benefits of Pet Sitting and Dog Walking
Pet sitting and dog walking provide numerous benefits for both you and your furry friend. For you, it offers peace of mind knowing that your pet is not alone and is well-cared for while you are away. For your pet, it offers companionship, exercise, and mental stimulation.
Pet sitting can also reduce your pet's stress and anxiety since they are not removed from their familiar environment. Moreover, your pet can maintain their regular diet, routine, and medication schedule.
Dog walking is an excellent way to ensure your pet gets the exercise they need to maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of developing health problems. Moreover, it can help your pet burn off excess energy, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve their behavior.
Types of Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Services
Pet sitting and dog walking services come in various types, depending on your needs and preferences. The most common types include:
- In-home pet sitting: The pet sitter comes to your home to care for your pet while you are away. This service is ideal for pets who prefer to stay in their familiar environment.
- Overnight pet sitting: The pet sitter stays in your home overnight to provide additional care and companionship for your pet.
- Dog walking: The dog walker takes your pet for a walk during the day while you are at work or away from home.
- Dog running: Similar to dog walking, but the dog walker takes your pet for a run instead of a walk.
- Dog park visits: The dog walker takes your pet to a dog park for exercise and socialization.
- Pet taxi: The pet sitter provides transportation for your pet to the vet, groomer, or any other appointment.
How to Choose the Right Pet Sitter or Dog Walker
Choosing the right pet sitter or dog walker can be a daunting task, but it is essential to ensure that your pet is in good hands. When choosing a pet sitter or dog walker, consider the following factors:
- Experience: Choose a pet sitter or dog walker who has experience working with animals, especially those with the same breed or species as your pet.
- References: Ask for references from previous clients, and check online reviews.
- Insurance and licensing: Ensure that the pet sitter or dog walker has the necessary insurance and licensing to operate their business.
- Communication: Choose a pet sitter or dog walker who communicates well and is available to answer any questions or concerns.
- Compatibility: Choose a pet sitter or dog walker who is compatible with your pet's personality and needs.
- Availability: Ensure that the pet sitter or dog walker is available during the times you need their services.
- Services provided: Choose a pet sitter or dog walker who offers the services you need.
- Cost: Compare prices and choose a pet sitter or dog walker who offers reasonable rates for their services.
What to Expect During the First Visit
During the first visit, the pet sitter or dog walker will usually ask you questions about your pet's routine, diet, medications, and any special needs.
They may also ask for emergency contact information and instructions on how to handle any situations that may arise.
If you are using a pet sitter, they may also ask for a tour of your home and where to find necessary items such as food, litter, or cleaning supplies.
How to Prepare Your Pet for the Pet Sitter or Dog Walker
Preparing your pet for the pet sitter or dog walker can help reduce their stress and anxiety. Here are some tips:
- Introduce your pet to the pet sitter or dog walker before leaving them alone.
- Provide the pet sitter or dog walker with your pet's favorite toys or treats.
- Leave clear instructions for the pet sitter or dog walker, including your pet's routine, diet, medications, and any special needs.
- Ensure that your pet has enough food, water, and litter before leaving.
Tips for a Successful Pet Sitting or Dog Walking Experience
Here are some tips to ensure a successful pet sitting or dog walking experience:
- Keep the lines of communication open with the pet sitter or dog walker.
- Leave emergency contact information and clear instructions.
- Provide your pet with enough food, water, and litter.
- Leave your pet's favorite toys or treats.
- Ensure that your pet has enough exercise and mental stimulation.
How to Communicate with Your Pet Sitter or Dog Walker
Communication is key to a successful pet sitting or dog walking experience. Here are some tips to communicate effectively with your pet sitter or dog walker:
- Establish a preferred method of communication, such as email or text.
- Provide clear instructions and emergency contact information.
- Keep the pet sitter or dog walker updated on any changes to your pet's routine, diet, or medication.
- Provide feedback to the pet sitter or dog walker after each visit.
Pet sitting and dog walking are essential services for pet owners who want to ensure their furry friends are well-cared for while they are away.
By choosing the right pet sitter or dog walker, preparing your pet for their visit, and communicating effectively, you can ensure a successful experience for both you and your pet.
- What is the difference between pet sitting and dog walking?
Pet sitting involves a pet sitter coming to your home to care for your pet, while dog walking involves a dog walker taking your pet for a walk or run outside of your home.
- How much does pet sitting and dog walking cost?
The cost of pet sitting and dog walking varies depending on the service and location. On average, pet sitting can cost between $15-$30 per visit, while dog walking can cost between $15-$25 per walk.
- What if my pet has special needs?
Choose a pet sitter or dog walker who has experience working with pets with special needs, and provide clear instructions for their care.
- Do pet sitters or dog walkers need to be licensed or insured?
While licensing and insurance requirements vary by location, it is essential to choose a pet sitter or dog walker who has the necessary licensing and insurance to operate their business.
- What should I do if I have an emergency while my pet is under the care of a pet sitter or dog walker?
Make sure to provide your pet sitter or dog walker with emergency contact information and clear instructions on how to handle any situations that may arise.


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Also, you must be completely honest with yourself when deciding if this is the breed for you. For example, the Border Collie has a number of rather specific needs, and you must be aware of them in advance since it has a direct impact on the quality of life that they will then have.
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As you can see, this is all about your knowledge since that translates into the quality of life that you are then able to provide to your puppy. Border Collie puppies are not the most expensive to purchase, but do not think that this means that they are, somehow, a poorer type of dog to own. The price is still determined by a number of factors. Is the breeder registered with the Kennel Club? What kind of pedigree does the Border Collie in question have?
Where are you located?
Even though there are a number of Border Collie breeders, you still need to be careful with the one that you choose. Contact the Kennel Club in your country for some advice as they do keep a register of those breeders that meet their standards. Do also consider contacting Border Collie clubs and other owners to get their advice as to which breeder they used themselves. This kind of personal recommendation will always prove to be beneficial especially when you can ask them, and potentially meet, their dog.
- Shean and Me (A Salmon Fishing Memoir).
- The Origin of the Border Collie.
- A Shout in the Sunshine.
- Best Dog Food for Border Collies!
Clearly, they are also better known in certain areas over others, but it is always interesting to learn more about them in advance. So, to add a touch of fun, these three little-known facts may help you to just get a better understanding of the breed in general. The Border Collie is one of the most popular breeds of dog on the planet.
However, each Border Collie that has ever been alive can trace its heritage back to one single dog called Old Hemp. In fact, they only added it to their list in The Border Collie was bred to have a strong herding instinct, and that is something that will become apparent pretty early on. In fact, if you have several children, then do not be surprised if you find your dog trying to herd them as if they were sheep.
When it comes to the physical traits of the Border Collie, then the first thing to know is that they are classed as being a medium-sized dog. Also, they have a double-coat and even though black and white is the most famous color, it is not the only color combination out there.
They are known for being quite elegant, but you will also notice that their heads are quite broad as well with a muzzle that tapers down. Their neck is particularly muscular, and they have a tendency to hold it in a slight arch. Their forequarters have distinct bone structure, and their back legs have strong thighs. In short, look closely at their skeleton and you will see a dog that is substantially stronger than you would expect.
The thing to remember is that this is a dog that has been bred for a specific role. They need to be strong, have good stamina, and yet also very agile so they cannot be too big either. A full-grown Border Collie is really a medium sized dog, but as with most breeds, there can be differences between the sexes. Also, the general health of the dog, and how you care for them as a puppy, will also have an impact on the way in which they develop and grow. That being said, the male will be between 19 and 22 inches while the female is slightly smaller at 18 to 21 inches.
For their weight, the male is 35 to 40lbs while the female is 30 to 35lbs. The life expectancy of the Border Collie can often be slightly longer than you would see with the absolute vast majority of breeds. The average can vary from anywhere between 12 to 17 years, and even though we may not be fully aware of why they can live so long; it is something to be admired.
Of course, feeding them correctly, looking after their health, and providing more than enough exercise will all play a role in extending their life as much as possible. They constantly come top of intelligence tests, and then their actions when it comes to working, herding, and learning new tricks backs up those tests.
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They are also exceptionally loyal and obedient. There is also always a willingness to please you, as can be seen by the way in which they are always willing to interact. The only real problem with their temperament or personality is that they can come across as being slightly hyperactive at times. Training them is easy, but you need to start as early as possible. Preparing For Puppy. Dog Name Finder Browse our extensive library of dog names for inspiration.
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Find out the best and worst foods for your dog and which to avoid. Additional Resources AKC. Get Started in Dog Training. Clubs Offering: Training Classes. Jan 18, 3 Minutes. Border Collie — These dogs are whip-smart workaholics. Toy, miniature, or standard, these dogs will happily learn whatever you choose to teach. German Shepherd Dog — There is good reason this large and powerful breed is often used for police and military work. They are tireless workers and want nothing more than to please their handlers. Golden Retrievers — Consistently near the top of the most popular breeds list, this beautiful and friendly dog is also very trainable and eager to please.
Doberman Pinscher — Another common police and military breed, the commanding Doberman is a fearless and loyal companion. They are enthusiastic workers and are renowned for their ability to learn and retain their training.
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Shetland Sheepdog — This gorgeous herding breed is playful, affectionate with family, and loves to learn new behaviors. They make excellent competitors in dog sports such as agility or obedience trials. Labrador Retriever — Another extremely popular dog, this gentle and versatile hunting breed is also a fast learner. Their outgoing nature and eager-to-please personality make them a preferred breed for service work. Papillon — Named for their butterfly-like ears, this alert toy breed is eager to please his humans. These active dogs are curious, quick studies, and enjoy learning new things.
Rottweiler — An imposing breed, the large Rottweiler is a natural protector that thrives when he has a job to do.
That means that not only is the Rottweiler extremely trainable, but training is essential to his happiness. Australian Cattle Dog — This is a determined and highly active breed. More of an independent thinker than some other dogs on this list, they are tireless workers that need a job to do. Training can help give this intelligent breed a sense of purpose. Pembroke Welsh Corgi — This low-set and active dog is surprisingly powerful for his small size. This is a breed that responds wonderfully to training and is an enthusiastic dog sport competitor.


All of the dogs who have walked with me over the years (mostly my landlords dogs) have learned the hard way, and the harder way about BARBED WIRE FENCES.
Eventually the rabbit runs and the dog goes full tilt chase, the rabbit goes safely under the fence… the dog does not.
Stitch had his first fence lesson and it was a painful one. When he slammed that fence at a billion miles an hour my heart froze, the impact and ensuing yelp was loud. I saw the left front paw twist in an ugly way.
He cried in pain all night and the next morning I took him to the vet. I needed to know if it was broken. Untreated a broken foot or ankle could have left him lame for life and he is a young dog still learning the world out here in the high desert.
Going to the vet is not easy for someone rural, disabled and car-less. I needed my landlords help. They have 4 vehicles between the two of them. First they had an argument about whether Stitch needed to see a vet. Then the argument turned to which vet might be cheapest…
It takes all of my patience dealing with these folks but in the end they helped me.
On the way in to town I was told he was going to be proved right and this trip was not needed.
I told my landlord I was grateful for the ride but the 12 year old urgency with which he needs to be right was the least helpful thing about him and that my concern was getting an x-ray and caring for Stitch. I didn’t care if he was right or not, I cared if my dog was going to be lame forever when it could easily be prevented.
Stitch will be fine. It was not broken the x-ray showed, but they triple wrapped/immobilized the ankle and gave me two weeks worth of pain killer for him.
Four days later my landlord insisted on removing the brace/vet wrap. I am so tired of fighting with these assholes I allowed it. GIVEN A CHOICE I would have left it 3 or four days longer.
I needed a loan to pay the vet bill which my landlord was kind enough to cover for three days till my check came in. I paid him in full and for the gas to town that he thought I should pay, never mind all the favors (unpaid) they ask of me. If I charged them a dollar a dog walk to exercise their dogs they would owe me thousands of dollars. Taking their dog on the walk everyday probably COSTS ME $20.00 a month in high value training treats (chicken, hot dogs, cheese) but their dog now comes when it is called.
I suppose I should be more grateful but life next door to them is like one long trip to the dentist.
Sweet Stitch will be fine. The injured foot does touch the ground a bit now and then. He mostly still gimps on three legs.
I will see about stopping the pain killer (Remedil) tomorrow… He is down to the last 3 doses and for 200 bucks I thought maybe I could snort it?
I don’t give a damn who is right or wrong in this matter. I CARE ABOUT THE WELFARE OF THE DOG. Is that so hard to understand?


Animal Establishment Licensing
Animal Boarding Establishment
Any person who wishes to carry on a business of providing accommodation for other people's cats or dogs must first obtain a licence from the Council issued under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 (opens in new tab).
This licence is required whether the cats or dogs are accommodated in a traditional kennel environment or the increasingly popular home boarding situation. Where pets live as family members in the boarders home.
The Council must have regard when considering an application:
- that animals will at all times be kept in accommodation suitable as respects construction, size of quarters, number of occupants, exercising facilities, temperature, lighting, ventilation and cleanliness;
- that animals will be adequately supplied with suitable food, drink and bedding material, adequately exercised, and (so far as necessary) visited at suitable intervals;
- that all reasonable precautions will be taken to prevent and control the spread among animals of infectious or contagious diseases, including the provision of adequate isolation facilities;
- that appropriate steps will be taken for the protection of the animals in case of fire or other emergency;
- that a register be kept containing a description of any animals received into the establishment, date of arrival and departure, and the name and address of the owner, such
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Guidelines for Finding a Good Vet
As long as you will decide to be a pet parent as while picking one, you should be ready to take good care of it. As a responsible pet parent always consider finding the right vet for your pet. Therefore, in that there are so many vets out there, it can be difficult for to select the right one for your pet. Through proper research will be capable of identifying the right vet who will render the best quality services to your pet. You can still manage to choose right vet with the best quality services for your pet if you deliberate on some crucial guidelines as you find one. If you reflect on the discussed aspects in this article it will be easy for you to choose the right vet for your pet.
Accessibility is the first crucial aspect that you should reflect on as you find a vet for your pet. Not all vets are available any time you will require their services. Identifying a vet who is near your area will be convenient since you will take minimal time possible for you to fulfil your desires. Note that you cannot manage to select the right vet who is located in a remote area if you lack adequate transport cost. You can also consider knowing how the vet will handle after-hours emergencies. With these reasons, identify a vet who you can easily access for the best quality service to your pet.
The second guidelines that you should consider while finding the best vet are qualifications. Before you select a vet, you should confirm if they have the right certificates which proofs they are qualified to render the highest level of care to your pet. If you find a vet that operates without being certified then you should avoid having any dealings him or her.
Thirdly, you should consider the level of professionalism that the vet has for you to know if he or she can provide the best quality care services to your vet. Not all vets who operate in this industry are skilled to take good care of pets. Before you select a vet who will provide the right services to the pet you should ensure he or she has more than five years of working experience in this industry. A fully skilled vet will also assure you of the best customer services. With these reasons, identify a vet who is experienced.
With the knowledge of all the discussed guidelines in this article you will find it easy to choose a reliable vet if you consider them.


Daegan at 6 Months
Daegan weighed in at 81 pounds at 24 weeks. It's a good thing that growth starts to slow down around 9 months or she would be 160 pounds on her birthday! When I came into the TV room, I saw Daegan stretched out on the couch. She just about fit from one end to the other. But, by the time I got the camera, she had changed her position. I think you can still see that she is getting to be a pretty big girl.
We finally got a couple inches of snow. Daegan and the girls had a great time playing in the back yard. By the next day, freezing rain had covered the snow and the yard was a crunchy, icy mess. Daegan was not too sure that she was liking that. We had to replace our water heater. Of course, the box it came in became the newest toy for the girls and the dog. They have a ball crawling in and out of the "fort".


Zoey’s a sweet, funny, joyful gal, she loves to play and enjoys being around other dogs and people, she’s crate trained and house trained. Although, a little a chunky she’s loosing weight is becoming a slim and trim golden gal!
What an amazing dog! Softer, sweeter eyes and a gentle spirit you’ve never seen! Joey’s the perfect lab, well behaved, house trained, loves people, is energetic, smart, intuitive, enjoys long walks, running and playing with other dogs, loves being cuddled and made to feel special, because he truly is!
Gordon’s a big, beautiful, sweet gentle golden oldie, he’s loves going on long walks, enjoys being talked to, cuddled and will take long naps, he’s an easy going, house trained, crate trained boy who wants nothing more than to keep you company.
Bailey’s an awesome little Labrador gal, she’s attentive, loving and wants nothing more than to please, she’d make a great therapy or service dog, she’s house trained, loves to play with other dogs and is ready to go a forever home for the holidays!
Honey Bun has the softest fur ever, she has a great disposition, is sweet, easy going, happy and eager to please, she’s house trained, crate trained, loves other dogs, loves to play, she quickly wins hearts with her tender spirit and bright eyes and you can’t go wrong with this gal, she’s ready to be…
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Dogs are man`s best friend and the perfect pet and companion. Dogs often help people and they offer different services. Some are used in the police force as bomb sniffing or drug sniffing dogs, some are used as guide dogs or rescue dogs and some are guard dogs. There are some little dogs which can only serve you as lovely and cuddly pets. Their characteristics and their abilities depend on the breed.
But no matter what breed your dog is, if you show them love and affection, you will receive back ten times more. If you are not a dog owner and you are interested in becoming one but you don`t know many things about dogs, you should read this article about the top 10 dogs and then you will be able to choose the best dog for you from the top 10 dogs below.
1. Golden Retriever
Golden Retriever is definitely the perfect family pet, very friendly, loving, eager to please, patient and very easy to train. This dog is the obedience champion and it doesn`t barks too much. It is a big hound that requires large space and activity. It likes to run, to swim and to chew. Golden Retriever is one of the most intelligent dogs and it is a very useful companion for blind people as a guide dog.
This cute little dog is one of the most popular dogs in America. This old breed can be easily recognized after the fur colours: white, black and brown. The most famous beagle in the world is Snoopy. The Beagles are said to be the most vocal dogs, so this is not the perfect dog to keep in an apartment because it barks and howls a lot and it is very noisy.
3. Labrador Retriever
This dog, like its relative, the Golden Retriever, is a very energetic hound. It likes to run, to swim, and to play retrieve games and loves to play with the children. Labrador retriever comes in three colours: yellow, black and chocolate. This dog has, like the Golden Retriever a unique ability to learn and are very easy to train and very obedient.
4. Irish Setter
Also known as Red Setter has a soft and silky brown colored coat. This is an extremely energetic and playful dog and needs a lot of space. Is a great family dog and gundog, but it is not a good guard dog because it`s not an aggressive hound.
5. Chow- Chow
This breed is famous for the blue or purple tongue. Chow-Chow is a loyal pet and demands a lot of attention but it is hard to train because it is very stubborn. It`s not an energetic dog and sometimes is even lazy.
6. Cocker Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel is a medium sized dog with silky coat and long, pendulous ears. Because of their long and fury ears, these dogs can easily suffer from ear infections and are more exposed with having ear problems than all the other breeds. They are very friendly and obedient and they are perfect family dogs.
7. German Shepherd
These strong dogs lead the way as police dogs because they are obedient and easy to train and are they some of the most hard working dogs. The German Shepherd is one of the most intelligent dogs of the top 10 dogs, but one of the most dangerous and aggressive breeds, too. They are not too friendly and they can easily become violent and bite strangers.
8. Siberian Husky
This breed is very similar to the Alaskan Malamute because they have common ancestors from the coldest parts of Siberia. Huskies are energetic and friendly dogs. They are hard to train because they have an independent personality and the get bored quickly.
9. Saint Bernard
This massive dog also known like “the gentle giant” is, for sure the biggest dog of the top 10 dogs. Saint Bernard is a very courageous dog and it is famous for its heroism. They are used in the rescue operations in the mountains because they can sense avalanches and they can find people under snow. They can be family pets but they need a lot of space and they like the colder environments.
10. West Highland White Terrier
This cute and cuddly dog is very smart and energetic. Westies are perfect family dogs and they are easily to adapt to any environment. This restless dog is not very easy to train even if it is one of the most intelligent from the top 10 dogs because it has a unique personality.


A gallery post of all the best photos I have of my formerly owned Goffin’s Cockatoo, Curley.
This post features all the photos that I could find of my cute and talkative little parrotlet that I named Austin.
In memory of our first chihuahua, Chi-Chi, whom we were lucky enough to have in our family from March 2002 to November 2015.
A gallery post for all our favorite photos of our cute little Pixie-pooh.
A gallery of photos of my beloved little chihuahua named Aayla.


My husband and I got our first GSP, Cocoa from Jim in 2013 after months of looking for a respectable hunting breeder. I had always been a Labrador girl so was apprehensive to how I would handle a new breed. We’d done extensive research into GSP’s in general, their behaviour and apparent full on energy!
Cocoa has definitely become our first furchild, she sure has lots of energy, but find me a GSP that doesn’t, She knows when it’s quiet time, gives the best snuggles, is clean, barely sheds her fur and is a super star hunter.
Jim knows his dogs and his knowledge helps him match the best dog to the bitch. We welcomed Figs in early 2016 and she’s been a whirlwind edition to the family. Jim has given us so much time, a countless supply of information and when Cocoa had her first litter in May this year he came down to Hawkes Bay and field tested the pups. We’ve kept one – Bambi, as a legacy to our first girl.
They have such different personalities, get along amazingly and they all have the Broadbents bloodline. I can’t thank Jim enough for everything he has done for us but especially for the opportunity to give something back to the wider GSP breed.


Several food recalls have been making news recently, and even pets have not escaped. On July 26, Biggers & Callam LLC, which operates under the name Mice Direct, recalled frozen reptile feed, which consists of mice, chicks and rats, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. FDA sampling of the company's frozen mice detected Salmonella, and the investigation is continuing.
The risk is not, of course, that pet owners will eat these products, but that they may not thoroughly wash their hands after handling the frozen animals or any surfaces that the reptile food may have touched. This is not simply a theoretical risk. Human illnesses potentially related to frozen reptile feed have been reported in 17 states. Snakes may become infected after eating tainted mice, although the snakes may show no signs of illness. Handling infected snake also puts pet owners at risk. In humans, salmonella typically can cause diarrhea, vomiting and stomach cramps, and can lead to death in rare cases.
The recalled product was distributed in all states, excluding Hawaii, through pet stores and direct mail. FDA and Mice Direct have both cautioned that the recalled product should not be fed to reptiles, even after heating in a microwave, because the heating may not be sufficient to kill Salmonella. Mice Direct, located in Cleveland, Georgia, will now begin irradiating its reptile food to eliminate Salmonella and other pathogens that may be present in its products.
This is not the first Salmonella outbreak linked to Mice Direct. Beginning in August 2008, more than 400 illnesses in Great Britain have implicated Mice Direct product, about two-thirds of them have been children under 10. Although the shipments of tainted mice were halted last year, people continue to get sick there because the bacteria may still exist in infected pets or the mice small still be in freezers.
Nor is this the first Salmonella outbreak linked to pet food or even to reptiles. As recently as July 25, Procter & Gamble Company recalled two lots of prescription renal dry cat food due to concerns of potential Salmonella contamination. Salmonella outbreaks have also been traced to pet turtles and to frogs.


Even though dogs are called man’s best friend, cats are important, too! To take care of your cute kitty, Martin Farm and Ranch carries several varieties of food to keep your feline friend as vigorous and full of vitality as possible. If you have a catnapping kitty or a rambunctious and playful pal, we can recommend the right kind of food for your cat’s needs.
Some of the feeds we carry include:
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Just like people, cats with special dietary needs can also require extra vitamins and minerals. Come to Martin’s for a broad selection of kitty cat supplements.


Welcome to Our Pet Rescue & Adoption Blog
Stroll For Strays a Great Day for All with 2 or 4 Legs
Gloria, Sara and I had an amazing time working with the dogs and their families. We took a ton of pictures and made some money for SAVE in the process. Thank you to all who came out and received an amazing pet portrait. Take a look and you will see some beautiful dogs.
Big thanks to Sara for helping out and keeping the pups happy and photogenic.
Looking around the event and seeing the other vendors, I think there was a great turnout and with the 85 degree weather everyone was worn out!
Was all that and more. We set up our booth next to Mr. Linu's Pet Barkery ( home to amazing gourmet dog treats !!! and I mean amazing!). The ground was wet but that didnt stop the rescues and the patrons from checking out this doggie event. We were able to photograph dogs from The Shelter Animal Project (www.theshelteranimalproject.com) and from Boom Squad Rescue (www.boomsquadrescue.com). Some amazing groups and some amazing dogs!!!
Thanks to Camp Bow Wow in Lawrence for the invite and the fun day!!! Thanks also to the patrons who received incredible pet portraits for $10.00 with all proceeds going to shelters, rescues and urgent care dogs!!
We have just been accepted as an aspiring member of HeARTs Speak.....
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There is power in numbers. By working together, we can reduce the number of adoptable animals unnecessarily euthanized each year – united in our effort as artists helping animals. We come together to save the lives of millions of animals in need and to educate the wider community.
We had a great time working with SAVE and their wonderful Gala. We photographed a lot of great people who all came out to raise money for the SAVE Shelter and their furry friends. Everyone was dressed in 1920's garb and they all looked amazing! We took pictures of all of them in front of a classic car and then provided them with vintage and regular photo's.


The FFA involves many aspects of agriculture, from forestry to crop production and farm management to public speaking. So when the FFA can find an expert to help train members for a contest, they jump at the opportunity.
For many years Dr. Jeff Lukken has been coaching the Battle Lake Small Animal/Veterinary Science teams. He brings a wealth of knowledge as well as a professional's insight into the field of veterinary medicine to the students. The students meet every Wednesday morning at 7:00 am to learn from a highly experienced veterinarian.
The Small Animal/Veterinary Science contest requires contestants to identify breeds of dogs, cats, bird, aquarium fish, rabbits and reptiles. The students also have to know anatomy of mammals, birds and fish as well as identifying common parasites and diseases.
In the photo, Dr. Lukken is showing and describing the uses of various tools found in veterinary practice. The FFA members in the photo are Madilyn Burkett, Annika Lukken, Laney Frost, Madison Cameron and Raeanne Frost. The practice sessions are open to any student who wants to learn more about veterinary medicine. They should contact Mr. Klaers or Ms. Block at the Battle Lake School for more information.


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WHAT WE DO
Dogs have a physical and mental need to go for a walk each day. To a dog a walk is like a massage is for us, they come back from a walk with their stress relieved and they feel like a new dog.
We offer to keep your dog happy and healthy. Social dog walks are available for the dog who likes to make friends and socialize with other dogs on their walk. Most dogs love to walk with other dogs, it is their instinct to walk together.
Dog sitting service either small dog boarding daily dog sitting visits,or overnight dog sitting in your Huntington Beach or Newport Beach home, while you are away on vacation or business. Our job is to make sure you have peace of mind knowing that your dog is safe and well cared for while you are away.