Posts Tagged ‘Dog beds’
Rested Dogs
Dogs, like people, need a comfortable place to sleep. After all: A well rested is a well-behaved one. If you feel like simply placing discarded towels in a laundry basket, you may want to rethink this idea.
A rested puppy will not only behave well, but will be easier to train and will generally be a bit friendlier; after all, you would be much friendlier yourself with a full night’s sleep, as opposed to four to five hours. Giving a dog a comfortable place to sleep is above and beyond tossing blankets on the stained end of a couch. If you want to make your pup feel truly at home, a soft dog bed will be the way to go.
Dogs and New Construction Don’t Mix
I have discovered that going through construction with dogs around is not good.
On every wall that was freshly spackled you can find a tail mark or a nose mark. With Babys’ tail we call it a whip. When she gets excited it just whips back and forth. (sometimes I can see why they crop tails 
, only kidding). Just as the worker put it on the wall so nice and neat, there goes Babys’ tail. Yep, she left a tail mark. hmmm do I say something so its not so hard for him when he sands…Nope.
Marina just loves to be surrounded by things and she is now totally out of her element with nothing in the room but 2 chairs and a couple of lights. So now she has resorted to laying as close to the wall as she can. Hmmmm can you say fur spackle. I think it can be considered a new technique. She especially loves this one corner. I doubt it will ever be right. Her fur is so very long that, every time she gets it in her fur, I have learned to wait until it dries to get it out.
Worse yet I forgot to move their dog beds and they were plopped with spackle too. OF COURSE they have to lay in it too before I get a chance to even notice it much less clean it up.
What is there to do?
Keeping Your Dog Off the Couch
With pets, establishing boundaries from an early age is absolutely essential. If you consider a behavior unacceptable, it must be established as such. What constitutes unacceptable behavior, however, varies from family to family. While almost everyone can agree that biting is never allowed, some families are more lenient about chewing personal possessions or letting the dog onto the furniture. This issue of letting a dog on human furniture is a particularly divisive issue.
Some people, after all, are particularly concerned with keeping the house clean. And if that’s the case, you need to teach your dog from the very beginning that getting on the couches or the bed is simply not allowed. These kinds of boundaries should only be imposed, however, if there is an equally comfortable place for the dog to rest. Dogs don’t get on the furniture because they are bad or like to misbehave. They climb on furniture because it’s comfortable! As such, look into any number of dog couches for your pet. These comfortable couches make it much more likely that your dog will heed your commands to stay off your furniture, especially since they will have it all to themselves.
Did Joe Cool Have a Bed Like This?
It would be hard to come up with a kind of pet bed that isn’t available on the market today. Some of them look great, some of them are very comfortable, and some manage to accomplish both. The ones that impress me the most are the ones that can help a pet actually feel better.
You can even find an orthopedic dog bed to cool and soothe your dog on a hot day, which is beneficial for easily overheated breeds like the pug and bulldog and which can actually treat a dog’s injuries. There are also thermal pet mats and beds available that can provide relief for an arthritic pet or help to relax a grumpy one on a crisp winter day. Check out our great selection!
Dogs in Desparate Need!!Urgent euth alert:8 to die before Christmas!
Please crosspost everywhere
Please post on BLOGS and bulletin boards
12/16 @ 10 am
Even if you can’t take the dogs until after Christmas, please ask! Another trans can be arranged!
Trans to northeast on Saturday. Still have room to get dogs to rescues in northern MD, eastern PA, central/northern NJ, Binghamton NY & CT!!! We are holding seats on this run specifically for Rowan dogs!
Trans to midwest can be arranged, please ask!
Local foster homes/offers of free boarding very welcome and appreciated! Morehead KY area
8 more to go. Still hoping for a Christmas miracle!
Dogs at the top of the list die first.
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CONTACT INFO
STAR Saving the Animals of Rowan
Sue: s.creasap@moreheadstate.edu (moreheadstate.edu)
606-356-1939 cell
12/14: Sue will have limited internet access for the
next few days, so please cc these also:
barbarawhite@roadrunner.com (roadrunner.com) and
jandacci@roadrunner.com (roadrunner.com)
Jan’s cell 606-462-0375
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STAR Saving the Animals of Rowan
These are the 8 still in danger at the pound.
Listed in order of intake date (top of the list die first):
1. AMBER the cuddlebug – 45/50 lbs – next to die! ~~~ SPONSORED! ~~~
Adopt a Yellow Labrador Retriever: Amber URGENT: Petfinder
She is a happy dog. Her favorite thing is to take her paws and reach through the kennel wore to “touch”. She loves attention and we suspect she will be a real cuddler if given the chance. She plays well with the other dogs in her pen and is not more than 1-2 years old.
“Look at my smile and wagging tail! Please don’t let me die here! They say I’ve been here too long!”
2. Didley, BEGGING! Next to die! Lab mix, friendly, young, and happy, no one looks twice, 45 lbs, 1-2 yrs, pen 7.
Adopt a Black Labrador Retriever: Didley URGENT: Petfinder
“Nobody wants black labs here. Don’t let me end up as another statistic…dead!”
3. Beano, male, stray on 10/2. Next to die! Border collie/lab mix, friendly, 35-40 lbs, 1 yr, pen 7
Looks like he might have some whippet in the mix??
Adopt a Mountain Cur: Beano URGENT: Petfinder
4. Bojangles (needs neuter, fence barks at other males, fine with kennel mates)
mountain cur mix, unusual amber eye color, cropped tail, friendly and no one looks twice!
Adopt a Mountain Cur: Bojangles URGENT: Petfinder
Maybe sponsorship will get this guy neutered and into boarding so his hormones can cool off? If you can help, please ask if that’s possible!
5. Bola, male lab mix, beautiful spray of white speckles on chest, pen 7, sweet disposition, good with other dogs, approx 60 lbs
Adopt a Black Labrador Retriever: Bola URGENT: Petfinder
6. Point, male, lab/something mix, This boy wandered in as a stray. He plays well with other dogs and loves kids. He has medium length coat and weighs about 50 lb. Pen 7. BREED ID? Lab/what? Ears don’t hang like a lab’s…body is stocky like a possible English lab?? English Lab/Shep???
Adopt a Black Labrador Retriever: Point URGENT: Petfinder
Looks like a friendly guy…his tail is always up for photos. Love those ears! Little batwings on that big body! LOL
7. Hoolihan, pointer mix, very friendly, likes to give kisses, 50 lbs, 1 yr, pen 6
Adopt a Pointer: Hoolihan URGENT: Petfinder
8. Nemoy, feist, 15 lbs, pen 5, cute as can be and a stocky little fellow about 6 months old. Lots of fun!
Medicated Dogs?
Genuine separation anxiety can be a serious problem for a dog. It is much more than simply having a dog that barks and cries when you leave the house. With genuine separation anxiety your dog cannot stand to be away from you even when you’re home. He follows you from room to room. He may become so stressed about being near you that he will use the bathroom in the house. He can even bark and cry for you when you are gone and there are other people present. And he will do these things if you are gone for 30 minutes or less. Dogs with separation anxiety may also dig, chew, scratch themselves, or exhibit other kinds of destructive behavior. Separation anxiety is a psychological condition and it may require medication for treatment.
Separation anxiety can occur with any dog but it is most common with dogs who have been abused, abandoned or with those which were not properly socialized when young. No one knows exactly what causes it but you should know that it is an actual anxiety condition. When your dog does these things he is not disobeying you or being deliberately destructive. Even if he is housebroken or normally well-behaved, he cannot help his behavior when he has this much anxiety. A combination of medication and behavior modification can allow him to live a normal life again.
If you suspect that your dog has separation anxiety you should first consult with your veterinarian. He or she can rule out any physical reasons for your dog’s problems. Your vet may recommend a complete blood count, urinalysis and other tests. Once other causes are ruled out your vet may prescribe one of the medications often used for separation anxiety, such as clomipramine and amitriptyline. These drugs should be given exactly as prescribed. They must be taken regularly and not just when your dog is showing symptoms of anxiety. It may take several weeks for them to begin to be effective so it’s necessary to follow the prescription and directions precisely.
Once your dog begins to respond to medication it’s a good idea to consult with an animal behavioral consultant. This professional can try some behavior modification techniques to try to help your dog. Your vet may also be able to help you with these behavior modification exercises. These exercises will work on some of the behaviors your dog exhibits under stress, such as barking or housebreaking problems. Your dog may not be able to respond to these exercises until he is taking medication to reduce his anxiety. That’s why behavior modification usually comes after medication has begun.
It’s also a good idea to make sure your dog gets plenty of outdoor exercise. Exercise in general will be good for him and it will help provide some positive stimulation for him. Don’t forget mental stimulation, too. Do things at home with your dog. Provide toys and chews for him so he won’t get bored.
If you still must leave your dog during the day while you work (and most of us do), consider taking your dog to a doggy daycare where he will be around other people and dogs. Or think about taking him to a friend’s house during the day, or getting a pet sitter to come to your house. These things will all help your dog cope with your absence; at least until his separation anxiety is under control.
Genuine separation anxiety is a serious psychological problem and it needs a combination of treatments. Don’t give up hope. Your dog can be treated and live a normal life again. You will be able to leave the house without your best friend falling to pieces. It just takes patience and treatment.
Gift of Adoption
If you read the newspapers or watch the news you have a slight idea of the animal abuse that occurs day in and day out. It is a never ending battle of what the American Humane Society fights daily.
I am taking a hint from the American Humane Society and asking that if you are thinking of adopting a pet for a family member or friend, please remember that it is a huge decision to take on your own. You may have the best of intentions to rescue an animal in need but if the receiver of that gift that does not appreciate the gesture than it is more heartbreaking and confusing for the animal to have to return the adoption center.
The best way to give the gift of adoption is to wrap a dog collar, dog toys or a horse halter in a box and present that as a gift with a card. In the card let them know that you are giving the gift of adoption to them at a time when they can visit a shelter and choose the best pet for them.
Providing a gift in this way is providing happiness for both the animal and the person receiving your gift.
Check out www.americanhumane.org for more information on adoption.
Pet Holiday?
Just a quick question for everyone.
Do you do anything special for your pets during the holidays?
I know we usually have special gifts and we hang a stocking for them. Maybe its the time of year to give a new collar or leash. Or maybe even a special new halter.
Canine Wheelchair
I am in the process of developing a new wheelchair for dogs. I have found, after having to purchase one for my dog Charlie, that it is a very expensive tool. There are also very few brands to choose from ranging from$300-$575. My thought on this topic is that it is not at a price point that most can afford. To think that you would possibly have to euthanize your pet because of a medical condition that can be assisted is absolutely heartbreaking.
I would like to ask a few questions from others that have had this experience or those that may soon face the need to purchase a canine wheelchair.
1. How much would you pay?
2. What are some concerns (i.e. portability, weight, etc)?
3. Would it beneficial to have it size adjustable?
Massage for Your Dog?
I remember about 10 + years ago I began a new part of life and started attending massage school. I had to go at night because I also had a full time job. Well…I also had a family and 7 dogs to care for. So I get home feed the entire family and then go to school. I usually got home around 11pm. By then I was absolutely tired. I made the mistake (?) of giving a massage to each of the dogs one night when I got home. After that it was…a habit? No sooner did I walk in the door, of course I had to put the dog collars and dog leads on all to give them a walk and then all of the dogs lined up to get their daily dose of massage. It was great and they were so patient waiting for their turn but by the time I finally got done it was well past midnight. I know they like the special touch and the connection I was making with them but I was getting worn out.
10 years later SURPRISE!! I have now found my new best friend…a dog bed that has heat and massage, all in one. I am absolutely in seventh heaven and so are the members of my dog family that I have left. Miracle is 15 years old now and has a hard time walking due to a lot of health issues and she is always trying to find a comfortable place to lie down. I think now I am going to get the dog bed for Baby and Marina now. They still get a dose of massage periodically, but I get to bed a little earlier now.