Guide Dogs: An Overview

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Guide dogs, also called service or assistance animals and seeing eye dogs, are dogs that are specially trained to help blind or visually challenged people to bypass obstacles when they move around. In fact, it’s a joint exercise between both the person and the dog where the person directs the movement based on skills acquired through previous mobility training while the guard dog pilots him to his destination safely. The ideal breeds The selection of guide dog breeds are made based on their trainability and temperament. That’s why the most preferred breeds are Labradors, Golden Retrievers and Alsatians generally. However, other breeds like Collies, Poodles, Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, and Vizslas are also used. Training… Read More Continue Reading

How do you find your lost dog?

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Losing your pet is like losing one of the important aspects of your life and we aren’t talking about loss due to death. If you are reading this, chances are that you are desperately in search of your lost dog and trying to figure out ways how to find your lost dog. Here are a few handy tips that may help you along the way. Check whether your dog is really lost Inspect the areas around your home where your pet is more likely to hang around. Check your backyard, ask your neighbors, and check the back of your property too. Is he hiding somewhere or lying under the shade… Read More Continue Reading

The Critical Nature of Psychiatric Service Dogs

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The fact is that psychiatric service dogs is a relatively new concept, and because of this, there are still only a handful of services that specialize in training these dogs. So many people turn to training their very own pets into psychiatric service dogs. This idea may come across as intimidating and overwhelming to most dog owners. However, there are a large number of resources available to help people train their own psychiatric service dogs. Also, the majority of owners find the training itself therapeutic. Although it takes a significant deal of effort to train a dog for special needs, it also helps in increasing the closeness and improving bonding… Read More Continue Reading

How can a Psychiatric Service Dog Help You?

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Service dogs are dogs that act as aides or companions to people with a disability. This traditionally includes people with visual, hearing, or mobility impairments. However, service dogs can also assist people who have a condition that is not visible, e.g. diabetes, as well as mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Service dogs are very different from regular pets. To obtain legal recognition as a service animal, these dogs undergo training to perform tasks that can be of assistance to someone with a disability. Depending on the unique needs of the person, this can mean anything from finding help during a medical emergency to… Read More Continue Reading
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Puppy Proofing Your Home

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Did Santa bring your family a new puppy this Christmas? Puppies are naturally curious creatures. Although this makes them a lot of fun, they can also easily get into harmful situations. Before your puppy gets into any danger, be sure to survey your home for potential problems. Electrical Cords When a puppy is playing, he or she may try chewing on an electrical cord. This can cause their mouth to be burned, they can suffer from electrical shock, or they can even be electrocuted and die. You can simply run your electrical cords through a special spiral cable wrap, cord concealer, or even PVC piping to keep your puppy safe.… Read More Continue Reading
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Emotional Support Dogs

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An emotional support dog is one that provides support and comfort to a disabled person. Emotional support dogs provide affection and companionship to someone suffering from various emotional or mental conditions. Technically, emotional support dogs are not the same as service dogs, because they are not required to perform specific tasks for a disability like service dogs are. According to the United States Dog Registry, an emotional support dog is used to provide emotional stability and unconditional love to a person with certain conditions. These conditions include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder/mood disorder, fears and phobias, panic attacks and other emotional or psychological conditions. The Law Protected under federal law, emotional… Read More Continue Reading

Dog Training with Treats

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According to Cesar Millan, because food is such a powerful motivator for dogs, it is very helpful in dog training. When you are training your dog, you are asking him or her to complete a potentially complicated task-to understand a particular cue and then perform the task you have asked of them. Although it may seem simple to you, dogs don’t naturally communicate this way. However, when you use a primal motivator such as food, you can make the task of learning a lot easier for them. Here are a few tips from the experts on how to approach dog training with treats. Smaller is Better When you are dog… Read More Continue Reading

Holiday Safety Tips for Pets

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The holiday season is here, and many pet parents enjoy including their furry family members in the festivities. As you get ready to celebrate the holiday season, it is important to maintain your pet’s normal routine as much as possible. In addition to this, be sure to keep your pets away from the following foods, plants and dangerous holiday decorations. Christmas Tree Be sure to anchor your Christmas tree, to make sure it doesn’t accidentally tip over and hurt your pet. Anchoring your tree will also prevent the water in the dish from spilling over. Don’t let your pets drink this stagnant water, as it is a breeding ground for… Read More Continue Reading
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Giving Pets as Gifts: A Good Idea?

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You have likely seen it glorified in the movies- a sweet little girl comes running down to the Christmas tree. Lo and behold, a brand new puppy is sitting there with a big red bow around his neck, just waiting to be loved. The little is super excited. She runs and hugs her new puppy, who gives her a big kiss. The two grow up together and become best friends forever. Wouldn’t it be great if life always worked out this way? But unfortunately this isn’t always the case. Here is what really can happen when you give a pet as a gift. The little girl or boy is too… Read More Continue Reading

Do I Have to Bury My Electric Dog Fence Wire?

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If you are looking for reliability, nothing beats an underground electric dog fence. Wireless systems have too many limitations that can block the wireless signal. If you have decided on a wired electric dog fence, you are making a solid choice. Selecting an Electric Dog Fence When selecting an electric dog fence, there are several aspects to consider. Make sure the transmitter is able to contain as much land as you have. The collar should be the right size and have the appropriate strength for the breed of dog you have. Another consideration is if you want the system to be rechargeable, or battery operated. Figure out exactly how much… Read More Continue Reading