Independence day is almost here and most of us are looking forward to that long weekend when we can celebrate and have fun with our friends and families. Fireworks, food, drink and having a good time are all on the agenda. While we want to include everyone we love in our celebrations, don’t extend the invitation to your pet dogs. Why it makes sense to not include your pet in the holiday celebrations Our four legged friends don’t enjoy fourth of July celebrations as much as we do. Most dogs are afraid of that time of the year when there is a lot of loud noise and startling lights. In fact, you will find most of them trying to get under the couch or bed to get away from all the commotion. Dogs are worse than cats in this respect and will be extremely edgy around this time of the [...] Read more »
Teaching Your Child about Pet Care
Your children see a wet nosed puppy being walked down the street or a furry kitten at a friend’s home and all of a sudden the ‘I want a pet’ assault begins. You are rolling your eyes, wondering about all the extra maintenance you will be stuck doing. The kids will get taxied to and from school, sports and ballet as you worry about whether the family pet was fed, walked, locked out of the room they enjoy destroying and so on. Teaching your children how to live with a pet is essential to not only learning proper behavior and grooming but to shouldering much of the hard work often bestowed upon a parent. Abuse and Warning Signs There have been some theories connecting excessive childhood animal cruelty with a possible onset of psychosis. This does not mean that your child is in this category but when it comes to [...] Read more »
How to Keep Your Pets Safe and Happy
We all love our pets. They not only become valued members of the family, they also become very close to our hearts, so keeping them safe and happy is a priority. Here, we’ve got a number of suggestions for keeping your pet safe, secure and happy. From choosing the right fencing option for big dogs that require secure colorbond fencing, to making sure your pet has appropriate outdoor shelter, no pet owner should miss these tips: Fencing in your backyard Even if your pet may spend a lot of time inside, it will also (most likely if it’s a dog or cat) be spending lots of time in your backyard or outdoor area as well. This means that you need to secure your yard so that your dog can’t escape, and no one can get in. For big dogs that can jump fences a sturdy colorbond fence is a great [...] Read more »
Preparing Your Pets for Moving
When you’re moving your family to a new home, there are some things that even the best moving company can’t take care of. If you have animals moving along with you, you should make sure that they are prepared for this traumatizing experience. This article will give you some tips and strategies for making sure that your animals feel the least stress possible. 1. Go gradually If your trip involves a long car drive and your animals aren’t used to being in a car, you should start driving them around several weeks before the move. Start with short trips like going to the grocery store or the petrol station, and gradually lengthen the amount of time they spend in the car. When the moving day comes, your animals will be comfortable with the car environment and are less likely to behave erratically or to endanger your driving. If you are [...] Read more »
How To Travel With Your Pet Safely
Everyday as you head down the highway you see people riding with their cute dogs in their lap or larger dogs happily slobbering with their head hung out of a window. They look so happy and maybe they are for the moment, but what happens if there is an accident? While no one likes to think of it, it has been determined that well over 100,000 dogs are injured or killed each year while riding unrestrained in vehicles. It doesn’t have to be that way, your pet can travel with you safely and enjoy it. When you know that your pet is safe and happy, you’ll be more apt to take them for that much loved ride in car or truck. As people travel more and more, so do their dogs. Whether running to the store, traveling across country or moving, pets are on the move too. Think about the [...] Read more »
