Bath Fresh Mist

Our rich and potent conditioning mist is naturally infused with a harmonizing blend of certified-organic herbal extracts, pure plant botanicals and natural fruit extracts, all of which helps to untangle hair and eliminate mats. And, Bath Fresh Mist is enhanced with moisture-activated odor absorbers that actually eliminate odors rather than just covering them up. With every application, you’ll be nourishing the coat, helping to make it strong, healthy and vibrant. The perfect finish to a bath or a great between-bath freshener, this formula can also be used when you brush your pets – they will love the attention!

• Certified-Organic Rosemary & Sage
• Essences of Mango & Kiwi
• Grapefruit & Lemon Oils
• Aloe Vera

The Tip of the Nose to Tip of the Tail Examination

A thorough at home physical exam of your dog, both when he seems normal as well as when you suspect a health related problem, can help pick up slight changes in his health. A simple guide to examining your dog is given below. Be sure to consult with your Veterinarian if you think you discover anything abnormal with your dog.

Wouldn't You Rather Learn How to Deal with
Minor Dog Health Problems BEFORE
they Become Major Ones?

Clickertraining: The Secrets Of Becoming A Supertrainer

How did Emma (and 45 000 other dog owners) learn so much about clicker training so fast...??

...as soon as you learn the 4 Secrets of Becoming a Supertrainer.

After many requests the book is now finally available in English. And best of all - you can download it to your computer right now!! In 5 minutes you can be on your way to becoming a supertrainer!

Accidental Injuries Due to Pets - Be Careful!

photo credit: MissLPS

Injuries resulting from losing one’s balance from trying to avoid stepping on your cat. Falling over your dog on an afternoon walk. Slipping on a chew toy in the hallway. These accidents are much more common than you might expect.

A Trained Dog Is A Safer Dog

A recent report published in the CDC’s Mortality and Morbidity Weekly Report in March highlights a heretofore uncompiled data from medical reports filed at 66 different hospitals from 2001 to 2006. This collection of personal injury accounts from all across America indicates that we’re surprisingly likely to injure ourselves because of our four-legged companions. Further, the data clearly shows that seniors are particularly likely to break a bone due to such mishaps.

The researcher who penned the study, Dr. Judy Stevens, suggested that the importance of training cannot be understressed in the prevention of such accidents.

We would suggest that the adage, “look both ways before crossing the street” should probably be emended to “look both ways – and down – before crossing your living room”.

And...do the dog training thing :) It works! A trained dog is a happier and safer dog to have around - It's easy!

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Shedding & Healthy Coats

The splendor of summer is right around the bend. We are approaching the season when children, freed from studies, populate the neighborhood, friends and families hold cook-outs, and we find ourselves preoccupied with the health our pet’s coats.

Shedding and Healthy Coats

There’s a reason for our annual fixation. Dogs usually begin to lose their winter coats in early spring, when it is gradually replaced by a shorter, lighter coat suited to the summer months. The amount of shedding varies widely from breed to breed. For example, the pet parents of German Shepherds will groan about the amount of shedding all year long, while those of us with poodles rarely have to get out the broom or vacuum, even with the arrival of summer.

While we’ve seen that growth cycles can be affected by mood, hormones, and nutrition, changes primarily occur due to fluctuations in the amount of daylight and temperature.

The length of daylight hours is believed to have a greater impact on the shedding cycle than temperature, which is why all pets shed during particular times of the year. Even artificial indoor lighting can have an effect, especially on companion animals who stay primarily indoors.

And companion animals experience big differences in temperature when leaving and entering your home, which is most extreme in the summer and winter months. These differences induce a constant state of change, setting up conditions that lead to increased shedding throughout the year.

Shedding and Healthy Coats

And an unhealthy coat can have negative impacts on pet parents, too, in the form of allergies. Contrary to popular belief, hair is not the culprit of allergies in humans, but rather dander and proteins in the oil produced by glands in the skin.

For all of the hair support systems to function properly, they require a variety of nutrients, including fatty acids, minerals and vitamins. Additionally, a healthy coat requires a great deal of protein. Almost 95% of the protein that’s ingested is used by the body to support hair production and maintenance. Fortunately, nutritious foods like Life’s Abundance and Instinctive Choice provide the protein content necessary to supply your pet’s body with the protein necessary to help maintain a healthy coat.

Just as it is important to feed a high-quality, nutrient-dense food, it is also advisable to give your companion animals a balanced supplement that provides the additional nutritional support necessary to achieve the utmost in a healthy coat and skin.

HealthyPetNet’s Skin & Coat Formula is a unique formula that provides a perfect balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. These oils are certified-free of contaminants and are microencapsulated to increase absorption, so your pet receives the full nutritional benefit. Additionally, Skin & Coat Formula contains vitamins A, D, and E, all of which are necessary for the maintenance of healthy skin and a glossy coat. To ensure the highest product quality, Skin & Coat is manufactured in a human pharmaceutical plant. And, it has a delicious roast beef flavor that both cats and dogs love.

No matter the season, HealthyPetNet’s Skin & Coat Formula can help to make your pet’s coat healthy, glossy and beautiful – and keep it that way, all year long.

Shedding and Healthy Coats

Shopping For A Good House Pet? Why Not Go For Shiba Inu?

In today’s world, it is important and a joyful treats to have pets in the house. Maybe, today, you’re searching for a house pet that best suits you and your surroundings? How about having a Shiba Inu dog for a companion?

They are cute and fluffy and are fun to be with but if you don’t know how to train Shiba Inus dogs effectively, they can also be a pain in the neck. They bark profusely without any apparent reason and neighbors would start complaining and they would love to “dirty up” you house with a playful gesture but who could just turn down an angelic face like that of a Shiba Inu? If you decide to have one for yourself, you need to learn first some good Shiba Inu information then from there, you can be able to appreciate the joys of having this very cute and caring dog as a loyal companion in your house.

If you have children in the vicinity, these Shibs Inu dogs are the best companions and playmate for little children. According to a friend, her own Shiba Inu has a way with little children and it seems that it has this kind of patience and tolerance with hyperactive kids. He don’t even have some problems for an ample space inside his house because having a Shiba Inu doesn’t require big space for playing and running around.

However, the first time he brought the little pup into the house, he had the same problem as with any other dog owner and that’s how to learn how to care and discipline them. But because of a Shiba Inu training book guide he has seen on the Internet, he had successfully trained his own Shiba Inu without much difficulty. The best part is, he has saved a lot of money as compared to hiring a professional dog trainer and what’s more, he added that training your own doggie can create better and closer relationship between him and the dog and his whole family as well.

Suppressing Aggression in Your Dachshund

Doxies are a naturally feisty breed.Bred to hunt badgers, they had to be clever and tough. But that assertive nature should not be allowed to turn against you.You need to be the top dog.

Each dog will vary in degree, of course.There are submissive ones though fewer than other breeds, on average.Some will try to demand on having their own way at all times, much like most terriers.But training can reform their behavior, especially if you begin when they are young and stay consistent.

Zero tolerance should be the rule for all aggressive behavior, whether toward you, a family member, or strange people and animals.Biting the leash during training is one mild demonstration.

Discourage it by stepping on the leash close to their head.Then with the other foot, slowly pull the lead down to the ground closer and closer to the collar.Take care not to stress their neck, as they are prone to spinal problems.When they have released the lead, praise them generously.

To discourage excess barking or snapping or biting a squirt bottle comes in handy.Give your Dachshund a little squirt against the muzzle when he shows this behavior. Avoid the eyes.That startles your Doxie and it is unpleasant besides.Repeat, when needed, but avoid making it a contest of wills.That only tends to make it seem to the dog that you are a competitor.Firm consistency is favored to counter-aggression.

If your Doxie continues, isolate your dog and be prepared for some barking.Like spoiled young children, a dog will sometimes try to shout or whine its way out of punishment.Present your dog with sturdy chew toys and allow him to work out the aggression on those while he's in the "time out" box.

Follow the negative reinforcement with some positive reinforcement.Look for illustrations of good behavior and praise it profusely. Use a moderate amount of treats if necessary.The point is to help the dog see for itself the different consequences of its own course of action in terms of your response.Dachshunds are intelligent. With persistence, they will catch on.

For example, one may become moderately aggressive during fetch by refusing to give up the ball.Try to discern between genuine willfulness and a simple desire to play a different game, tug. Make the difference clear by using a rope for tug, which they love.

It's key to tread a fine line, though, since tug can lead to encouraging aggression.Exercising them a little harder than you would a more frisky or tranquil dog will help.Aggression is partially caused by the frustration of pent-up energy with no positive outlet.

An aide can be a big help here.Pitch the ball to a friend several feet away, along the ground.When the Doxie gives chase, make sure the partner is the first to get the ball.Repeat the exercise a few times, then permit your Doxie to win.

With patience and a little inventiveness, you can channel your Dachshund's aggression into more positive directions.

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Stop Dog Aggression

Aggression is natural for dogs and everyone is aware that dogs can badly hurt humans and other animals. However, there are methods available to dog owners for training aggressive dogs. If you are dealing with an aggressive dog, it is vital that he receives the correct dog obedience training right away, before he hurts you or someone else.

Here's a great course for training aggressive dogs that you should check out: Training Aggressive Dogs.

The most common forms of dog aggression are aggression towards strangers, and aggression to family members. Dog aggression can be caused by many different factors so it should be reacted to in different ways.

Aggression Towards Strangers

The most common reason for a dog disliking a person or another animal is that he hasn't been given a chance to get used to them. The process for getting your dog used to unfamiliar people, animals, and surroundings is called socialization. Socialization is a vital part of obedience training for your dog. So how will socialization stop aggressive dogs from attacking people making deliveries to your house?. When a dog is socialized, he starts to understand that new experiences can be fun instead of frightening.

He needs to learn this lesson as a puppy. The more frequently your dog interacts with different people (such as, men in uniform, elderly people, young children, teens, people with umbrellas or wearing helmets in peaceful and enjoyable surroundings, the less aggressive your dog is likely to be with strangers.

Just a reminder, if you are looking for a great free site to help you solve your dog's aggressive behavior, you should check out: How to Stop Aggressive Dog Behavior.

Puppy group training courses (often held at pet stores or at a vet office) are an excellent place to socialize your dog in a monitored environment. Your dog will learn how to act with unfamiliar dogs. These sessions will also make your dog realize that he does not need to fear people he doesn't know. Make sure you don't overwhelm him - allow his tolerance to build gradually by starting off slowly.

Aggression Towards Family Members

The most usual reasons why dogs show aggression to their human family are:

• Your dog is guarding his food and toys from his owner or family members. Such excessively possessive behavior or resource guarding is not unusual in dogs.

• This resource guarding behavior is a clear display of dominance and relates to your dog's perceived ranking in the hierarchy of your household. To your dog, your family structure is no different from a dog pack. Dogs that perceive their ranking in the hierarchy to be higher than their owner or family members are likely to show aggressive behavior.

Such resource guarding is typical of dominant behavior, as an underdog would not show aggression to a more highly ranked member of the pack.

Providing consistent dog obedience training is the best way to stop aggressive dog issues, which will make it clear to your dog that you are the "alpha dog". This fact may be emphasized with rewards such as praise and treats when he obey a command, and by enforcing "time out" when he misbehaves.

I hope you have found this article useful. I also have a review of a great product that you might want to see: Secrets to Dog Training

Killer Veggies Will Harm Your Dog

This is a message I received from one of my associates,

"sounds kinda silly...

"aaarrgh, hide your dog, the killer veggies are coming!"

but its true a humble veggie many of us eat every day can harm your dog

in Dog Food SECRETS we have a list of about 20 foods we love that are harmful to your dog, a list we should all know

anyway, todays "killer-veggie" is the ONION.

say what?! yes the onion contains a substance that destroys canine red blood cells resulting in anemia and death in extreme cases so keep them off the menu

again the book is here

garlic has a similar effect but in small amounts can be useful in keeping fleas at bay"

Dog Poison, Cocoa Mulch

I know many of you have a dog or if you don't I'm sure you have a friend or family member tha would benefit from this knowledge. I checked Snopes myself and there is some truth to it. However they know of only one death. Caution is advised. Better still, if you have a pup or dog that may ingest it, don't use it.

Please tell every dog owner you know. Even if you don't have a Pet, please pass this to those who do.

Over the weekend the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. They loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their dog Calypso decided that the mulch smelled good enough to eat and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn't acting lethargic in any way. The next day, Mom woke up and took Calypso out for her morning walk . Half way
through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly.

Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further investigation on the company's website, this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs and cats .

Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey's, and they claim that 'It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won't eat it.'

This Snopes site gives the following information:
http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoamulch.asp

Cocoa Mulch , which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman's Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores , contains a lethal ingredient called ' Theobromine'. It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and It really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die. Several Deaths already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks. Theobromine is in all chocolate, especially dark or baker's chocolate which is toxic to dogs.

Cocoa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a Xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline.. A dog That ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao bean shells Developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the Stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence Of lethal amounts of theobromine.