5 Tips to Make the Most From Your "Work From Home" Lifed getting more work done in less time are often what people think of when dreaming of working from home. Many people that start working from home soon realize however that it is difficult to separate home life from work life. Unforeseen interruptions from family and friends, no structure of time or workspace, and sometimes a sense of seclusion can affect our work at home productivity. When this happens we often begin to ask if all of it is worth the effort.
The truth is working from home is just that...work. There is no greater feeling in the world than being able to work from home. You do get more time with your family and you have more time for yourself. But to remain productive and enjoy the many benefits of working from home, you need to begin defining the line between work and home. Let me share with you 5 ways that you can keep your business on track and enjoy your work from home life.
pair of jeans and a collared shirt or simple blouse. You will change your mindset just by doing this simple act, and increase your productivity.
you must also ensure that you are not being taken away from your business. You are going to have to learn to say "no" to helping out all the time or having friends visit every day at all hours of the day. People may get upset temporarily, but they must respect that you are running a home business and not just staying at home. Friends and family soon realize that it is still work and they will respect your decisions.
he top rated online forums for those who work from home: oors. For instance, if you want to enjoy a beverage, then you need a place to set it down, right? So, to give you that space, simply purchase a few end or side tables. They will offer you a convenient place to put things including that beverage of yours, a book or a magazine, and even a light or a lamp so you can get around at night. A few other accent pieces that you could also purchase is an umbrella, some planters to spruce up the look of your space, and you could also get a few extra seating options to give yourself some choices when it comes to what you would like to sit down on. Some of the better choices out there are like Adirondack chairs, chaise lounges, and if you want to get your significant other involved in the fun, you could purchase a garden bench.
Feel like ottomans are something that you need to invest in? If so, a great way to check out all the options is by going online for some comparison shopping. It is a fast way to check things out because you do not have to go anywhere to do it since you just have to sit in front of your computer, plus, when you do come across something that you want and purchase it, it will be shipped right to your home.
When it comes down to it, you cannot truly relax in your outdoor space without a place to rest your feet and that is where lovely ottomans would come into play. One would really be a nice investment.
e fully protected and locked so they can not easily escape. Remember they are not that friendly even to their owners. So you should remember these things.
Your home should always be the safest place for your loved ones as well as your pets. Hence, it is very important that you need to prepare your home ahead of time if you have plans on getting a pet. Sometimes you get too excited about the fact that there will be somebody new to the house. Like a newborn baby, parents give so much time and effort in preparing the nursery for the baby. So that when he arrives, everything is set. That also goes the same for pets. You must secure everything first before you buy one.
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Friday, January 28, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Fido, Come! How to Reliably Train Your Dog to Come When Called
Austin Neighborhood Profiles - Travis Heightsustin real estate market has to be a cute little neighborhood called Travis Heights. Featuring historic houses, charming shopping streets, great restaurants, and an unbeatable central location, this area is one of the most sought-after in Austin. The streets ramble and roll, curving over hills, through ancient trees, lending an air of serenity to a neighborhood in close proximity to Downtown Austin, as well as the bustling Soco shopping area.
The borders of Travis Heights are Riverside Dr. to the north, Interstate 35 to the east, Oltorf to the South, and South Congress to the west, although the area just west of South Congress features many of the same amenities. The older houses date to the late 1880s, when the only way across the Colorado River was by ferry. When the first bridge was completed, development soared, with a huge surge in the 1920s. Most of the area is made up of single-family homes from each stage of development.
The word "development" is a call to arms in Travis Heights. Most agree that the rejuvenation of the previously sketchy SoCo (SOuth COngress) strip has enhanced the area, bringing hip cafes and shops within walking distance, and adding to the popularity, as well as the property value, of the area. Still, residents of this charming older community have banded together to ensure that commercial development is kept at bay, and that the feel of the area is not diluted by the building of brand-new houses.
SoCo is home to the fabulously refurbished Hotel San Jose, whose courtyard is a popular place to stop for a drink. The Continental Club, one of Austin's oldest and coolest music venues, is nestled between tattoo parlors, trattorias, Amy's Ice Cream and more. With clothing shops, gourmet markets, and one of Austin's most iconic restaurants, Guero's, all within a few blocks, this vibrant shopping district is one of Austin's most exciting cultural pulse-points.
The twenty-three acre Blunn Creek Greenbelt bisects Travis Heights from Riverside Drive in the north to Live Oak on the southern end. This thick swath of rolling, wooded landscape features hike and bike trails, lots of fields and open space, and the charming and popular Big Stacy and Little Stacy parks. The major attraction of Big Stacy Park is the free swimming pool, which is open year-round. The pool is flanked by a small field, with a few picnic tables and grills. Little Stacy park holds one of the finest playgrounds in the city, with structures tailored to toddlers as well as older kids, swings, and a wading pool as well. With tennis courts adjacent to it, and lots of shade trees, this is a popular spot for Travis Heights families.
Norwood Estate Park at Riverside Drive and IH35 is Austin's own leash-free dog park. Completely enclosed by fence, dogs can run free, exploring the wooded perimeters, or chasing balls and each other across the wide expanse. With chairs and tables for the humans, and water for the canines, this park is frequented by dog-owners throughout the city.
Travis Heights homes continue to rise in price, marking this neighborhood as one of the best in the city.
trouble with. What really frustrates dog owners is:
a) Getting the dog to respond no matter what, and/or
b) Maintaining the command.
How many of you started out in your training with a beautiful response to the recall, only to have it deteriorate to the point where you're lucky if the dog even flicks an ear in your direction when you call him? I've had to fix "broken" recalls with my own dogs, so I feel your pain. Whether you're just starting to teach your dog to come or fixing a broken recall, there are some things to keep in mind.
First off, the Golden Rule of The Recall: when in the process of training it, never utter the command "come" unless you can enforce it. See, the trick is to convince dear Fido that he does not have a choice in the matter, and that when you call him, he comes, no questions asked. How? By making the recall such a habit that he doesn't even have to think about it. You accomplish this with...
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE (and practice some more). First, you practice at home with Fido on leash. Minimal distractions. After he's responding 100% of the time, take the leash off. Then you practice out in the neighborhood - there are more distractions here, so put the leash back on.
Once he's responding 100% of the time in the neighborhood, take the leash off and put on a long line ( a long training leash or clothesline). Then you take him to a park. There are even more distractions now, so he's back on leash. Seeing the pattern here? Every time you up the distractions, you go back to square one, with the leash on.
Practicing doesn't have to take up all of your time. Just do a couple sessions per day where you work in 10 - 15 recalls each. Make sure that really good things happen when he comes to you! Give him treats, throw a ball, tell him what a genius he is.
Then (and this is equally important), let him go back to whatever it was he was doing before you called him. You don't want him to learn that coming to you means the fun is over. So call him, praise/treat him, then encourage him to go back to sniffing that fascinating bush.
No dancing allowed, Fido. Ever seen a person call their dog to them, only to have the dog run up to them just out of arm's reach, and then gleefully dance away? The dog thinks it's hilarious and it's kind of funny to watch, but it sucks to be the person involved. To avoid this situation, teach Fido that "come" means "come here and let me grab your collar." When training the recall, call him to you and make a point of touching his collar before you reward him.
Or if you'd prefer, you could teach him that "come" means "come here and sit still at my side." Both techniques serve to prevent Fido from learning the recall dance.
Do not recall him off leash unless you are 99% sure he will listen. Let's say you've only been training on leash with moderate-level distractions. You take Fido to the dog park and let him off leash. He is having a great time socializing with his buddies. Now, you know that there is absolutely no way he is going to come back to you when you call at this point. So don't stand there going, "Fido, come! Come! Fido... come on! Let's go!" while Fido cheerfully ignores you. Remember the golden rule? You can't enforce it in this situation. All it will teach him is that "come" is optional. So walk over and grab him (nicely) yourself.
Now, let's say that instead of him being off leash, you have him on a long line. He's socializing with his pals again. You say "come," gently reeling him in if necessary. When he gets to you, tell him he's awesome, then quickly let him get back to the other dogs.
Now for the other Golden Rule of the Recall: Never ever under any circumstances, call your dog to punish him. Doesn't matter how angry, tired, frustrated or cranky you are. Calling a dog to yell at him or angrily stuff him in his kennel is the quickest way to ruin your recall. Fido won't know that you're punishing him for digging up your lawn. He'll think you're punishing him for coming to you.
You can see how this might be a problem.
On a similar note, don't call your dog if you are, for any reason, about to do something unpleasant. If Fido hates taking a bath, don't call him when it's time to wash him. If you are heading off to go to work for eight hours, don't call Fido to lock him up in his crate. This will have the same effect as punishment and will make Fido wary about coming to you in the future. In situations like these, you'll have to just go and grab him yourself.
Bottom line:
-Create a strong recall by practicing often when you can enforce it
-Start with minimal distractions and work your way up
-Don't call your dog when you know he's gonna ignore you
-Make sure nothing but good things happen when he comes to you
Use these pointers consistently, and I guarantee you you'll see improvement in your recall work.
Dog Bed Frames
The borders of Travis Heights are Riverside Dr. to the north, Interstate 35 to the east, Oltorf to the South, and South Congress to the west, although the area just west of South Congress features many of the same amenities. The older houses date to the late 1880s, when the only way across the Colorado River was by ferry. When the first bridge was completed, development soared, with a huge surge in the 1920s. Most of the area is made up of single-family homes from each stage of development.
The word "development" is a call to arms in Travis Heights. Most agree that the rejuvenation of the previously sketchy SoCo (SOuth COngress) strip has enhanced the area, bringing hip cafes and shops within walking distance, and adding to the popularity, as well as the property value, of the area. Still, residents of this charming older community have banded together to ensure that commercial development is kept at bay, and that the feel of the area is not diluted by the building of brand-new houses.
SoCo is home to the fabulously refurbished Hotel San Jose, whose courtyard is a popular place to stop for a drink. The Continental Club, one of Austin's oldest and coolest music venues, is nestled between tattoo parlors, trattorias, Amy's Ice Cream and more. With clothing shops, gourmet markets, and one of Austin's most iconic restaurants, Guero's, all within a few blocks, this vibrant shopping district is one of Austin's most exciting cultural pulse-points.
The twenty-three acre Blunn Creek Greenbelt bisects Travis Heights from Riverside Drive in the north to Live Oak on the southern end. This thick swath of rolling, wooded landscape features hike and bike trails, lots of fields and open space, and the charming and popular Big Stacy and Little Stacy parks. The major attraction of Big Stacy Park is the free swimming pool, which is open year-round. The pool is flanked by a small field, with a few picnic tables and grills. Little Stacy park holds one of the finest playgrounds in the city, with structures tailored to toddlers as well as older kids, swings, and a wading pool as well. With tennis courts adjacent to it, and lots of shade trees, this is a popular spot for Travis Heights families.
Norwood Estate Park at Riverside Drive and IH35 is Austin's own leash-free dog park. Completely enclosed by fence, dogs can run free, exploring the wooded perimeters, or chasing balls and each other across the wide expanse. With chairs and tables for the humans, and water for the canines, this park is frequented by dog-owners throughout the city.
Travis Heights homes continue to rise in price, marking this neighborhood as one of the best in the city.
trouble with. What really frustrates dog owners is:
a) Getting the dog to respond no matter what, and/or
b) Maintaining the command.
How many of you started out in your training with a beautiful response to the recall, only to have it deteriorate to the point where you're lucky if the dog even flicks an ear in your direction when you call him? I've had to fix "broken" recalls with my own dogs, so I feel your pain. Whether you're just starting to teach your dog to come or fixing a broken recall, there are some things to keep in mind.
First off, the Golden Rule of The Recall: when in the process of training it, never utter the command "come" unless you can enforce it. See, the trick is to convince dear Fido that he does not have a choice in the matter, and that when you call him, he comes, no questions asked. How? By making the recall such a habit that he doesn't even have to think about it. You accomplish this with...
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE (and practice some more). First, you practice at home with Fido on leash. Minimal distractions. After he's responding 100% of the time, take the leash off. Then you practice out in the neighborhood - there are more distractions here, so put the leash back on.
Once he's responding 100% of the time in the neighborhood, take the leash off and put on a long line ( a long training leash or clothesline). Then you take him to a park. There are even more distractions now, so he's back on leash. Seeing the pattern here? Every time you up the distractions, you go back to square one, with the leash on.
Practicing doesn't have to take up all of your time. Just do a couple sessions per day where you work in 10 - 15 recalls each. Make sure that really good things happen when he comes to you! Give him treats, throw a ball, tell him what a genius he is.
Then (and this is equally important), let him go back to whatever it was he was doing before you called him. You don't want him to learn that coming to you means the fun is over. So call him, praise/treat him, then encourage him to go back to sniffing that fascinating bush.
No dancing allowed, Fido. Ever seen a person call their dog to them, only to have the dog run up to them just out of arm's reach, and then gleefully dance away? The dog thinks it's hilarious and it's kind of funny to watch, but it sucks to be the person involved. To avoid this situation, teach Fido that "come" means "come here and let me grab your collar." When training the recall, call him to you and make a point of touching his collar before you reward him.
Or if you'd prefer, you could teach him that "come" means "come here and sit still at my side." Both techniques serve to prevent Fido from learning the recall dance.
Do not recall him off leash unless you are 99% sure he will listen. Let's say you've only been training on leash with moderate-level distractions. You take Fido to the dog park and let him off leash. He is having a great time socializing with his buddies. Now, you know that there is absolutely no way he is going to come back to you when you call at this point. So don't stand there going, "Fido, come! Come! Fido... come on! Let's go!" while Fido cheerfully ignores you. Remember the golden rule? You can't enforce it in this situation. All it will teach him is that "come" is optional. So walk over and grab him (nicely) yourself.
Now, let's say that instead of him being off leash, you have him on a long line. He's socializing with his pals again. You say "come," gently reeling him in if necessary. When he gets to you, tell him he's awesome, then quickly let him get back to the other dogs.
Now for the other Golden Rule of the Recall: Never ever under any circumstances, call your dog to punish him. Doesn't matter how angry, tired, frustrated or cranky you are. Calling a dog to yell at him or angrily stuff him in his kennel is the quickest way to ruin your recall. Fido won't know that you're punishing him for digging up your lawn. He'll think you're punishing him for coming to you.
You can see how this might be a problem.
On a similar note, don't call your dog if you are, for any reason, about to do something unpleasant. If Fido hates taking a bath, don't call him when it's time to wash him. If you are heading off to go to work for eight hours, don't call Fido to lock him up in his crate. This will have the same effect as punishment and will make Fido wary about coming to you in the future. In situations like these, you'll have to just go and grab him yourself.
Bottom line:
-Create a strong recall by practicing often when you can enforce it
-Start with minimal distractions and work your way up
-Don't call your dog when you know he's gonna ignore you
-Make sure nothing but good things happen when he comes to you
Use these pointers consistently, and I guarantee you you'll see improvement in your recall work.
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Our Cat, Winnie, is a Lesson in Accepting What Is
Boxer Dogs - In Case Of Emergencyer dog breeds, requires a lot of responsibilities, patience and love. The moment you decided to take home a new puppy means that you are well aware of the responsibilities intertwined to a dog owner. But knowing the responsibilities alone is not enough in order for you to become a responsible and good dog owner. You must adhere to these responsibilities not just for your own glory as good dog owner but more importantly for the sake of your beloved pet. While you are doing all you can to keep your pet healthy and happy by feeding well-balanced diet, giving required exercise and regular grooming, may you not forget that responsibility doesn't end there. Accidents or emergencies happen anytime whether you want it or not, whether you are ready for it or not. Since you cannot stop an emergency nor predict when will it happen, you just have to arm yourself with first aid ideas that could make a difference between life and death of your dog.
Keep a first aid safety kit on hand. The kit must be a waterproof container with label containing the phone numbers of your vet, the nearest animal emergency hospital, emergency hotlines and poison control hotlines as well as your name and contact information. Include also a list of your emergency contact person's numbers, your dog's name, age, sex, breed and any health problems, a copy of your pet's vaccination records as well as photo of your pet in case needed.
First aid kit for dogs must include supplies such as roll cotton, cotton balls, gauze pads and tape, hydrogen peroxide, hydrocortisone ointment, scissors, eyewash, silver nitrate, tweezers, oral syringes, electrolyte fluid, at least two towels, exam gloves, elastic wrap, emergency ice pack, thermometer, rubbing alcohol, styptic powder, aspirin and plastic baggies. When traveling, it is important to have bottled water, food/water bowl, spare leash, crate and muzzle.
If someone is taking care of your pet while you are away, be sure to discuss your pet with them. Show them where you keep the first aid kit and vet records and discuss about your vet and his contact info, the emergency animal hospital info, how to contact you and the name and contact info of a relative or friend you trust to make decisions if you are unavailable.
You may not know when, where or in what way emergency will occur but by having first aid kit and knowing what to do in case of emergency, you know you are ready.
gs are very active at night, keep in mind that having the hedgehog cage in your bedroom could result in interrupted sleep for light sleepers.
this. Right after we had to put her brother down because of kidney failure, she had a similar episode. I would have to guess that it has to do with feelings of vulnerability. But she's a cat! What can I know about what motivates her?
So what does all this have to do with accepting "what is?" On the other occasions when she decided she was going to live under our bed from now on, I thought it just wasn't right. Why should she do that? She should come out and eat and do all the regular stuff. Why should I have to coddle her? Why doesn't she just get with it? How can I fix it? Just what the heck is going through her little walnut of a brain? (Did you know that they say a cat's brain is about the size of a whole walnut? It explains a lot.) At any rate, the upshot of all that non-acceptance is that it causes me a lot of stress. I mean a lot. And I worry about her. Our cat home veterinary book doesn't have much to say about this issue and there is no way she would ever consent to talk to a cat psychologist.
The thing is I can't know what is going on inside her little walnut. I don't know why she is suddenly afraid of me in some situations and not in others. And I can't fix it. And neither can anyone else (she has never been to a vet and may never visit one). So I have decided to just accept that for now (and maybe forever, who knows) she is our cat-who-lives-under-our-bed.
I give her food in her bowl that is pushed well under the bed and away from the outside edges. There is very little "head room" under there and the bowl does have a very low rim, but still I wonder how she manages to eat it. She does have a habit of eating with her feet, but the bowl appears to have been licked clean, so I decided to risk annoying her and watched the process. She pulls the bowl directly under her mouth and starts scooping the food into her mouth with her paw. She is a strangely amazing cat. When Bear was still alive, he would sometimes jump into our bathroom window before Winnie could. This was a highly coveted spot as it offered a high vantage point for peering outside. So she would run into the bathroom, get his attention and run out through our bedroom and into the dining room where she would meow loudly. She kept up the back and forth until he could stand it no longer and he would leave the window to see what was up. Then Winnie would dash into our bathroom to claim the window. How's that for using the old walnut?
She also gets her hairball remedy treats each morning...under the bed. I only see her during the day if I go and lift the bed skirt and look at her. Mostly I keep this to a minimum to avoid annoying her and only do it to be certain she is still breathing. She comes out at night, usually after we have gone to bed, to use the litter box and drink some water. She will also eat some of the dry food that I leave out for her. She comes in the very early morning to lay on my stomach and purr as if nothing were wrong, only to disappear as soon as it seems likely that I am about to get out of bed.
It still all seems a bit silly to me; I can't quite get over that. But if I want people to just accept me as I am, well then, I should at least show others the same courtesy...including our cat. So I am not trying to drag her out from under there. I am not trying to make her conform to my idea of proper cat behavior. I accept that this is how it now is between us. I don't really believe that she will continue in this behavior for the rest of her life. I am not entirely certain that it would make for a healthy lifestyle, but for now, this is how it is and I'm okay with that; and it feels wonderful.
Accepting what is and not resisting it doesn't mean that you let the world walk all over you. It just means that you stop judging situations as good or bad. Things are just what they are; if you don't label them then they have no power over you. Within this framework, going with the flow so to speak, you can still work to achieve the outcomes that you desire. And sometimes you just "flow" right into what you want with no effort at all. Case in point, it is many hours since I first started to write this article and just moments ago, there was Winnie, sitting beside my computer chair and meowing her head off at me. That usually means FEED ME. NOW. So she is coming out of her self imposed exile. Still, I will keep an open mind about what tomorrow will bring.
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Keep a first aid safety kit on hand. The kit must be a waterproof container with label containing the phone numbers of your vet, the nearest animal emergency hospital, emergency hotlines and poison control hotlines as well as your name and contact information. Include also a list of your emergency contact person's numbers, your dog's name, age, sex, breed and any health problems, a copy of your pet's vaccination records as well as photo of your pet in case needed.
First aid kit for dogs must include supplies such as roll cotton, cotton balls, gauze pads and tape, hydrogen peroxide, hydrocortisone ointment, scissors, eyewash, silver nitrate, tweezers, oral syringes, electrolyte fluid, at least two towels, exam gloves, elastic wrap, emergency ice pack, thermometer, rubbing alcohol, styptic powder, aspirin and plastic baggies. When traveling, it is important to have bottled water, food/water bowl, spare leash, crate and muzzle.
If someone is taking care of your pet while you are away, be sure to discuss your pet with them. Show them where you keep the first aid kit and vet records and discuss about your vet and his contact info, the emergency animal hospital info, how to contact you and the name and contact info of a relative or friend you trust to make decisions if you are unavailable.
You may not know when, where or in what way emergency will occur but by having first aid kit and knowing what to do in case of emergency, you know you are ready.
gs are very active at night, keep in mind that having the hedgehog cage in your bedroom could result in interrupted sleep for light sleepers.
this. Right after we had to put her brother down because of kidney failure, she had a similar episode. I would have to guess that it has to do with feelings of vulnerability. But she's a cat! What can I know about what motivates her?
So what does all this have to do with accepting "what is?" On the other occasions when she decided she was going to live under our bed from now on, I thought it just wasn't right. Why should she do that? She should come out and eat and do all the regular stuff. Why should I have to coddle her? Why doesn't she just get with it? How can I fix it? Just what the heck is going through her little walnut of a brain? (Did you know that they say a cat's brain is about the size of a whole walnut? It explains a lot.) At any rate, the upshot of all that non-acceptance is that it causes me a lot of stress. I mean a lot. And I worry about her. Our cat home veterinary book doesn't have much to say about this issue and there is no way she would ever consent to talk to a cat psychologist.
The thing is I can't know what is going on inside her little walnut. I don't know why she is suddenly afraid of me in some situations and not in others. And I can't fix it. And neither can anyone else (she has never been to a vet and may never visit one). So I have decided to just accept that for now (and maybe forever, who knows) she is our cat-who-lives-under-our-bed.
I give her food in her bowl that is pushed well under the bed and away from the outside edges. There is very little "head room" under there and the bowl does have a very low rim, but still I wonder how she manages to eat it. She does have a habit of eating with her feet, but the bowl appears to have been licked clean, so I decided to risk annoying her and watched the process. She pulls the bowl directly under her mouth and starts scooping the food into her mouth with her paw. She is a strangely amazing cat. When Bear was still alive, he would sometimes jump into our bathroom window before Winnie could. This was a highly coveted spot as it offered a high vantage point for peering outside. So she would run into the bathroom, get his attention and run out through our bedroom and into the dining room where she would meow loudly. She kept up the back and forth until he could stand it no longer and he would leave the window to see what was up. Then Winnie would dash into our bathroom to claim the window. How's that for using the old walnut?
She also gets her hairball remedy treats each morning...under the bed. I only see her during the day if I go and lift the bed skirt and look at her. Mostly I keep this to a minimum to avoid annoying her and only do it to be certain she is still breathing. She comes out at night, usually after we have gone to bed, to use the litter box and drink some water. She will also eat some of the dry food that I leave out for her. She comes in the very early morning to lay on my stomach and purr as if nothing were wrong, only to disappear as soon as it seems likely that I am about to get out of bed.
It still all seems a bit silly to me; I can't quite get over that. But if I want people to just accept me as I am, well then, I should at least show others the same courtesy...including our cat. So I am not trying to drag her out from under there. I am not trying to make her conform to my idea of proper cat behavior. I accept that this is how it now is between us. I don't really believe that she will continue in this behavior for the rest of her life. I am not entirely certain that it would make for a healthy lifestyle, but for now, this is how it is and I'm okay with that; and it feels wonderful.
Accepting what is and not resisting it doesn't mean that you let the world walk all over you. It just means that you stop judging situations as good or bad. Things are just what they are; if you don't label them then they have no power over you. Within this framework, going with the flow so to speak, you can still work to achieve the outcomes that you desire. And sometimes you just "flow" right into what you want with no effort at all. Case in point, it is many hours since I first started to write this article and just moments ago, there was Winnie, sitting beside my computer chair and meowing her head off at me. That usually means FEED ME. NOW. So she is coming out of her self imposed exile. Still, I will keep an open mind about what tomorrow will bring.
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Pet Supplies - Where to Start?
Lose Weight Fast - 3 Surefire Ways to Trigger Amazing Fat Loss!possible feat. Most of us are aware of the failure rate linked with crash dieting. Depriving yourself of essential nutritional calories in the hopes of losing weight quickly robs your body of vital energy and sets you up for rebound weight gain.
We often lose sight of the fact that are bodies are actually programmed to store energy; in the form of fat. When we drastically reduce calories, we lower our metabolism, and fat burning is compromised. There are, however natural ways to lose weight fast by applying basic principles. Read on to discover 3 surefire ways to drop weight fast and keep it off.
Burning Foods - oper nutrition and regular exercise is the one-two knockout punch in successful weight loss. Exercise fires up your metabolism and in conjunction with the right eating strategy taps into your fat stores.
There is no need to go to extremes to derive the metabolic benefits of exercise. Any physical activity constitutes exercise. Washing dishes, walking the dog, taking the stairs more often, playing with your kids are natural ways to effectively burn additional calories.
The key is regularity, pick an activity you enjoy, and just get busy with it! Try to get some form of physical exercise, 30 minutes a day, every day, and watch the fat melt off.
ember most about them? What were their favorite foods? Did they love to smoke cigarettes, pipes, or cigars? Did they think exercise was for other people and the closet they came to exercising was riding the elevator or escalator? Did they love fast food or fried foods? Were they overweight?
All of the above behaviors might eventually produce warning signs of heart disease. And if you, or someone you know, exhibit these behaviors they are putting themselves at risk for eventually seeing at least a few of the symptoms below.
5"> oys to catch, toys to chew on and toys to cuddle up with at night. For dogs that are going to be left alone, novelty toys containing hidden treats can help prevent them getting bored and restless. A good pet supplier should have a range of different toys for you to choose from.
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We often lose sight of the fact that are bodies are actually programmed to store energy; in the form of fat. When we drastically reduce calories, we lower our metabolism, and fat burning is compromised. There are, however natural ways to lose weight fast by applying basic principles. Read on to discover 3 surefire ways to drop weight fast and keep it off.
Burning Foods - oper nutrition and regular exercise is the one-two knockout punch in successful weight loss. Exercise fires up your metabolism and in conjunction with the right eating strategy taps into your fat stores.
There is no need to go to extremes to derive the metabolic benefits of exercise. Any physical activity constitutes exercise. Washing dishes, walking the dog, taking the stairs more often, playing with your kids are natural ways to effectively burn additional calories.
The key is regularity, pick an activity you enjoy, and just get busy with it! Try to get some form of physical exercise, 30 minutes a day, every day, and watch the fat melt off.
ember most about them? What were their favorite foods? Did they love to smoke cigarettes, pipes, or cigars? Did they think exercise was for other people and the closet they came to exercising was riding the elevator or escalator? Did they love fast food or fried foods? Were they overweight?
All of the above behaviors might eventually produce warning signs of heart disease. And if you, or someone you know, exhibit these behaviors they are putting themselves at risk for eventually seeing at least a few of the symptoms below.
5"> oys to catch, toys to chew on and toys to cuddle up with at night. For dogs that are going to be left alone, novelty toys containing hidden treats can help prevent them getting bored and restless. A good pet supplier should have a range of different toys for you to choose from.
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Ready Your Dog Or Cat For the Boarding Kennel a next step is to plan ahead and reserve the time you'll need. Waiting until the final moment might not work out, as it could prove to be a very busy period at the kennel.
Coordinate with the kennel on what items might be necessary to bring for your pet to enjoy his or her stay. These may include bedding, medication, toys, or a particular food.
Talk to the professionals about your cat's or dog's behavior and personality patterns. This will help them to adjust their handling appropriately. They might also ask for extra details that will assist them to make arrangements if your return is delayed.
What kind of preparing can you do that'll help in making the eventful day easier for you and your dog or cat?
Well, first off, you'll have to work at remaining calm yourself. For many people it is an traumatic event to leave their favorite pet with someone. Your pet will pick up on any strong change in your feelings. In turn you will worry if you sense they're anxious. This cycle of emotion can only increase the stress on that day.
Maintain as much as possible a regular schedule. It is suggested that you don't change anything in their routine, life, diet, or anything else to add to their stress. If your cat or dog has any favorite items, perhaps you might bring these along to the kennel with him.
Try not to delay in saying goodbye. Make sure to act as though you'll be back shortly and your pet will worry less and enjoy his stay more.
When it's time to pick up your dog or cat keep in mind that they will doubtless be excited. Plan to take a few hours for 'downtime'. Do not be in a rush to feed them, as that, coupled with their excitement might cause some discomfort. They'll soon ease back into the usual pattern of life.
If you decide to keep your dog outside the house, you should consider buying your pet a dog house. This dog products come in different shapes, and sizes, some are large some are small, some even have a porch. Of course, inside the dog house a blanket will be placed.
When eating if the dog bowl is not adjusted to the size of the dog, problems can appear. The dog will not be able to eat or drink properly, and will make a mess after eating is done. These specially designed dog stores bring on the newest dog bowls and allow you to select from hundreds of models. They even have elevated bowls which makes the cleaning up process after eating is done quite easy. Also, they have automatic dog feeders which are of help if you leave home for the whole day and no one is available to feed your dog.
Dog food is also found in a dog store, in different shapes, sizes and forms. Picking up the right food means: choosing the right food for the right age group: puppies, adult dogs or senior pets. Within the age group pick the right dog weight category; try different types of food for your dog to get a feel for what he likes and dislikes and offer your dog variety because no one likes eating the same things every day.
When choosing a treat for your pet the size is an important factor. The dog treat should not be too small to avoid the dog from swallowing it in one piece and possibly chocking on it. The dog products (bones and treats) found at the dog stores are specially designed to prevent dog chocking and other possible injuries.
Dog stores also come with a variety of dog cages, cages accessories, dog gates, dog crates, dog auto barriers and dog strollers.
Neither clothing misses from a dog store which considers itself well prepared for the clients: T-shirts, outdoor gears, costumes, boots, sweaters and jackets are available in different sizes, models and colors for your special dog.
Other dog products are health care products: vitamins, sprays for breath, dental floss, medications, and other special puppy products.
Also, travel kits for your dog are available. All you need for your dog when traveling with him/her is contained in the special travel kits.
If you are a dog lover you can buy yourself or you dog jewelry: silver dog bone charms, sterling silver dog in bed charm or silver charms bracelets.
These new large dog stores seem to have a tremendous selection of dog supplies, which should spare the dog owners from wasting time going to other neighborhood dog stores when they can achieve all they want from this dog store.
cific era which greatly benefits the dating process.
* Dog collars are often wrongly identified as collars worn by prisoners or slaves which are actually much rarer and valuable than collars worn by dogs. But there's good news here for anyone able to identify the more uncommon slave and prisoner collars from items selling mistakenly and undervalued as dog collars which can be resold with more accurate description on eBay.
* Leeds Castle in Kent has the world's largest collection of vintage dog collars and is a great place to learn more about this tight niche market and to help value your acquisitions.
* Keep your eyes open for antique dog collars selling on the Internet outside of eBay where you will be guided to price potential and may even find suitable items for resale. These items are often offered as jewelry and bought to be worn by humans (and modern day Mutts), thereby adding another selling category - jewelery - to your eBay listings.
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Coordinate with the kennel on what items might be necessary to bring for your pet to enjoy his or her stay. These may include bedding, medication, toys, or a particular food.
Talk to the professionals about your cat's or dog's behavior and personality patterns. This will help them to adjust their handling appropriately. They might also ask for extra details that will assist them to make arrangements if your return is delayed.
What kind of preparing can you do that'll help in making the eventful day easier for you and your dog or cat?
Well, first off, you'll have to work at remaining calm yourself. For many people it is an traumatic event to leave their favorite pet with someone. Your pet will pick up on any strong change in your feelings. In turn you will worry if you sense they're anxious. This cycle of emotion can only increase the stress on that day.
Maintain as much as possible a regular schedule. It is suggested that you don't change anything in their routine, life, diet, or anything else to add to their stress. If your cat or dog has any favorite items, perhaps you might bring these along to the kennel with him.
Try not to delay in saying goodbye. Make sure to act as though you'll be back shortly and your pet will worry less and enjoy his stay more.
When it's time to pick up your dog or cat keep in mind that they will doubtless be excited. Plan to take a few hours for 'downtime'. Do not be in a rush to feed them, as that, coupled with their excitement might cause some discomfort. They'll soon ease back into the usual pattern of life.
If you decide to keep your dog outside the house, you should consider buying your pet a dog house. This dog products come in different shapes, and sizes, some are large some are small, some even have a porch. Of course, inside the dog house a blanket will be placed.
When eating if the dog bowl is not adjusted to the size of the dog, problems can appear. The dog will not be able to eat or drink properly, and will make a mess after eating is done. These specially designed dog stores bring on the newest dog bowls and allow you to select from hundreds of models. They even have elevated bowls which makes the cleaning up process after eating is done quite easy. Also, they have automatic dog feeders which are of help if you leave home for the whole day and no one is available to feed your dog.
Dog food is also found in a dog store, in different shapes, sizes and forms. Picking up the right food means: choosing the right food for the right age group: puppies, adult dogs or senior pets. Within the age group pick the right dog weight category; try different types of food for your dog to get a feel for what he likes and dislikes and offer your dog variety because no one likes eating the same things every day.
When choosing a treat for your pet the size is an important factor. The dog treat should not be too small to avoid the dog from swallowing it in one piece and possibly chocking on it. The dog products (bones and treats) found at the dog stores are specially designed to prevent dog chocking and other possible injuries.
Dog stores also come with a variety of dog cages, cages accessories, dog gates, dog crates, dog auto barriers and dog strollers.
Neither clothing misses from a dog store which considers itself well prepared for the clients: T-shirts, outdoor gears, costumes, boots, sweaters and jackets are available in different sizes, models and colors for your special dog.
Other dog products are health care products: vitamins, sprays for breath, dental floss, medications, and other special puppy products.
Also, travel kits for your dog are available. All you need for your dog when traveling with him/her is contained in the special travel kits.
If you are a dog lover you can buy yourself or you dog jewelry: silver dog bone charms, sterling silver dog in bed charm or silver charms bracelets.
These new large dog stores seem to have a tremendous selection of dog supplies, which should spare the dog owners from wasting time going to other neighborhood dog stores when they can achieve all they want from this dog store.
cific era which greatly benefits the dating process.
* Dog collars are often wrongly identified as collars worn by prisoners or slaves which are actually much rarer and valuable than collars worn by dogs. But there's good news here for anyone able to identify the more uncommon slave and prisoner collars from items selling mistakenly and undervalued as dog collars which can be resold with more accurate description on eBay.
* Leeds Castle in Kent has the world's largest collection of vintage dog collars and is a great place to learn more about this tight niche market and to help value your acquisitions.
* Keep your eyes open for antique dog collars selling on the Internet outside of eBay where you will be guided to price potential and may even find suitable items for resale. These items are often offered as jewelry and bought to be worn by humans (and modern day Mutts), thereby adding another selling category - jewelery - to your eBay listings.
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Monday, January 24, 2011
Are You The Pack Leader for Dogs?
Training a Dog to Keep Quiets friction between a dog and its owner. Fortunately, there are effective and inexpensive ways to get about training a dog to keep quiet. Obedience school can be costly in terms of time and money, so let's take a look at the most effective ways to cheaply and effectively go about training a dog to keep quiet.
First off, shock collars are used for a wide range of behavioral modification training in dogs including training a dog to keep quiet. As you're likely aware, a shock collar works by sending a small shock to the dog every time he misbehaves to retrain bad habits as soon as they happen. While shock collars are effective for retraining a number of bad dog habits, some people see them as being inhumane and cruel, so it's not for everyone.
BarkOff is another device used by owners but unlike a shock collar, it's only used for training a dog to keep quiet rather than other habits. Also unlike a shock collar, the device is completely humane and safe for your pet and doesn't hurt them in any way. Instead of shocking your dog and causing him physical pain, the device emits high-frequency sound waves which are only heard by dogs and at a completely comfortable level which is guaranteed not to hurt your dog or damage their ears or hearing in any way.
It simply answers every time your dog barks with these sound waves which immediately work for training a dog to keep quiet because they capture his or her attention. The device essentially interrupts your dog every time it begins to bark.
per and easy trainability make the black Labrador dog a popular pet for millions of people in the US. These dogs range from about fifty to about seventy-five pounds, with males getting as heavy as ninety pounds. They are strongly built and have a dense coat that makes them resistant to weather. Labs worked in the water even during the winter season, after all. The black lab has what's referred to as an "otter" tail, that improves its ability to swim, as well as furry webbed toes.
Chocolate and yellow labs are also popular pets, and have been around for a little less time than the black Labrador dog. The first labs were black, or black with some brown markings. Chocolate labs appeared from time to time in the late 19th century, and yellow labs a little later. But it took longer for these colors to be recognized by breed standards. The black Labrador dog is the basic labrador retriever.
Look for dogs that have friendly, outgoing temperaments, and are eager to please. They shouldn't be aggressive toward people or to other animals. A good black Labrador puppy will have parents with no known genetic defects, and will pass a vet checkup immediately after adoption. Choosing the right dog now can make a huge difference in the ease of keeping your pet later.
If you're adopting a dog from a breeder, be sure to talk to the breeder and ask a lot of questions. You're looking for a dog that comes from good stock and has been taken care of. Some breeders are just after the money that comes from cute purebred puppies, and don't do the work to make sure that the animals they're breeding are really of the appropriate quality. This can be bad for the breed in the long run, and could get you a pet that will have a lot of health problems later on. It pays to choose carefully.
Get the right black Labrador dog, and you've got a companion for life. These dogs need plenty of attention and exercise, and they shouldn't be neglected. But as a hunting companion, or as part of an active family, a black Labrador dog can be an amazing pet.
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First off, shock collars are used for a wide range of behavioral modification training in dogs including training a dog to keep quiet. As you're likely aware, a shock collar works by sending a small shock to the dog every time he misbehaves to retrain bad habits as soon as they happen. While shock collars are effective for retraining a number of bad dog habits, some people see them as being inhumane and cruel, so it's not for everyone.
BarkOff is another device used by owners but unlike a shock collar, it's only used for training a dog to keep quiet rather than other habits. Also unlike a shock collar, the device is completely humane and safe for your pet and doesn't hurt them in any way. Instead of shocking your dog and causing him physical pain, the device emits high-frequency sound waves which are only heard by dogs and at a completely comfortable level which is guaranteed not to hurt your dog or damage their ears or hearing in any way.
It simply answers every time your dog barks with these sound waves which immediately work for training a dog to keep quiet because they capture his or her attention. The device essentially interrupts your dog every time it begins to bark.
per and easy trainability make the black Labrador dog a popular pet for millions of people in the US. These dogs range from about fifty to about seventy-five pounds, with males getting as heavy as ninety pounds. They are strongly built and have a dense coat that makes them resistant to weather. Labs worked in the water even during the winter season, after all. The black lab has what's referred to as an "otter" tail, that improves its ability to swim, as well as furry webbed toes.
Chocolate and yellow labs are also popular pets, and have been around for a little less time than the black Labrador dog. The first labs were black, or black with some brown markings. Chocolate labs appeared from time to time in the late 19th century, and yellow labs a little later. But it took longer for these colors to be recognized by breed standards. The black Labrador dog is the basic labrador retriever.
Look for dogs that have friendly, outgoing temperaments, and are eager to please. They shouldn't be aggressive toward people or to other animals. A good black Labrador puppy will have parents with no known genetic defects, and will pass a vet checkup immediately after adoption. Choosing the right dog now can make a huge difference in the ease of keeping your pet later.
If you're adopting a dog from a breeder, be sure to talk to the breeder and ask a lot of questions. You're looking for a dog that comes from good stock and has been taken care of. Some breeders are just after the money that comes from cute purebred puppies, and don't do the work to make sure that the animals they're breeding are really of the appropriate quality. This can be bad for the breed in the long run, and could get you a pet that will have a lot of health problems later on. It pays to choose carefully.
Get the right black Labrador dog, and you've got a companion for life. These dogs need plenty of attention and exercise, and they shouldn't be neglected. But as a hunting companion, or as part of an active family, a black Labrador dog can be an amazing pet.
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Westie Puppies - Success Tips On How to Best Prepare for Your Westie!e before you bring home your westie puppy. The needs of westie puppies are not tremendous, but there are a few things that you must have in place to give your westie a safe, happy transition into your life
It is much easier and safer to prevent your west highland terrier pup from getting into and destroying things than it is to watch him every second. Remember that any item they chew on is also an item that is potentially swallowed: bits of cloth, tassels, string, and of course, shoes.
Secure everything that can be picked up or moved. Electrical cords are a particular danger. A solution called 'bitter apple' can be sprayed on cords, and anything else that cannot be relocated, to discourage chewing.
Dog trainers recommend that you never give your new puppy the freedom to roam the house while you are gone. A crate will keep the dog secure, and can also be used for safe travel. Pick one that is big enough for the dog to stand up and turn around in. Baby gates, or pet gates, will keep it confined to a room of the house that has a durable floor.
Since your westie will not be old enough for reliable housetraining until about four months of ages, this may be essential to keeping your carpets stain-free.
Your westie dog will need to eat, and it is wisest to ask the breeder what he has been eating, and buy that brand. You may change the food later, but in the beginning he will have enough adjustments to make without a change in diet. Food and water bowls should be of stainless steel, since most plastics will become victims of teething.
To encourage it to chew on acceptable items, have a selection of sturdy chew toys on hand. These should be made of Cressite, or English rubber, although tennis balls and nylabones are also acceptable.
You will want to get your west highland terrier puppy used to a collar and leash as quickly as possible. Buy a light collar and leash, suitable for puppies, and get an ID tag to go with them. The grooming routine is also something that it needs to experience as early as possible. Have a brush or comb ready at hand.
Some owners recommend a bed of old towels, while others suggest faux lambskin. Like everything else you buy for your westie puppy, whatever you choose for a bed should be both washable and durable, as well as comfortable for your dog.
Last, but not least, find a veterinarian. A reputable west highland white terrier breeder will even let you bring the dog to a vet before purchase, in order to ensure that the dog you bring home is healthy.
(Disclaimer: Any information contained in this site relating to various medical, health and fitness conditions of Westies or other animals and their treatments is for informational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by your own veterinarian. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing the health of any animal. You should always consult and check with your own vet or veterinarian.)
I do hope that you have found the article of use to you.
Good health and happiness
utfit.
ployer's responsibility, you're the one who needs the incident on record.
Dog Blades
It is much easier and safer to prevent your west highland terrier pup from getting into and destroying things than it is to watch him every second. Remember that any item they chew on is also an item that is potentially swallowed: bits of cloth, tassels, string, and of course, shoes.
Secure everything that can be picked up or moved. Electrical cords are a particular danger. A solution called 'bitter apple' can be sprayed on cords, and anything else that cannot be relocated, to discourage chewing.
Dog trainers recommend that you never give your new puppy the freedom to roam the house while you are gone. A crate will keep the dog secure, and can also be used for safe travel. Pick one that is big enough for the dog to stand up and turn around in. Baby gates, or pet gates, will keep it confined to a room of the house that has a durable floor.
Since your westie will not be old enough for reliable housetraining until about four months of ages, this may be essential to keeping your carpets stain-free.
Your westie dog will need to eat, and it is wisest to ask the breeder what he has been eating, and buy that brand. You may change the food later, but in the beginning he will have enough adjustments to make without a change in diet. Food and water bowls should be of stainless steel, since most plastics will become victims of teething.
To encourage it to chew on acceptable items, have a selection of sturdy chew toys on hand. These should be made of Cressite, or English rubber, although tennis balls and nylabones are also acceptable.
You will want to get your west highland terrier puppy used to a collar and leash as quickly as possible. Buy a light collar and leash, suitable for puppies, and get an ID tag to go with them. The grooming routine is also something that it needs to experience as early as possible. Have a brush or comb ready at hand.
Some owners recommend a bed of old towels, while others suggest faux lambskin. Like everything else you buy for your westie puppy, whatever you choose for a bed should be both washable and durable, as well as comfortable for your dog.
Last, but not least, find a veterinarian. A reputable west highland white terrier breeder will even let you bring the dog to a vet before purchase, in order to ensure that the dog you bring home is healthy.
(Disclaimer: Any information contained in this site relating to various medical, health and fitness conditions of Westies or other animals and their treatments is for informational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by your own veterinarian. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing the health of any animal. You should always consult and check with your own vet or veterinarian.)
I do hope that you have found the article of use to you.
Good health and happiness
utfit.
ployer's responsibility, you're the one who needs the incident on record.
Dog Blades
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