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                                            SAVE HOT DOGS THIS SUMMER 

 During the summer, the temperature inside a parked car can climb to well above 100°F in

 a matter of minutes. Every year, dogs die because they were left in a car for "just a minute."          NEVER leave your pet or any animal in a parked vehicle in warm weather, no matter how briefly.

Cars act like ovens when the sun is shining, and the inside temperature can skyrocket to a life-threatening level in a few short minutes, even with the windows cracked open. The extreme temperature can cause a dog to collapse within minutes.

                                                  More Ways to Help Hot Dogs

 Never leave a dog in a parked car. On a mild 73°F day, the temperature inside a car can reach 120°F in 30 minutes. On a 90°F day, the interior of a vehicle can reach 160°F in just a few minutes.

If you see a dog alone in a car, write down the car's color, model, make, and license-plate number. Then have the owner of the car paged inside nearby stores and call local humane authorities or police. Have someone keep an eye on the dog. If the police are not responding or are too slow and the dog's life appears to be in imminent danger, take steps to remove the suffering animal, and then wait for the authorities to arrive. If your a child and your parents are around, get them to help you.

 

 Summer is here and like most summers you go to your friends farm where you see the most magnificent animal you've ever seen. Yes, its a mustang, what an animal. This is the Pet Pick of the Season. Check it out to see if it would be your pick for a pet for the members of your home. Just click on the picture to read facts about it so as to decide whether you would like this pet in your home as your friend and companion or not.

 

             American Mustang

 

 

 

 

Horses Equal Fun, and More Fun

By Beverly Jansen

Up to this point I have been discussing the very serious aspects of buying and owning a horse. I would like to take a moment to go to the flip side, which is the best part. Horses are not only fun, but are funny too as they really do have a sense of humor. Spending the whole day at the barn, playing around with your horse(s), riding and bathing them, cleaning their stalls, giving them sparkling clean water in their buckets, fresh smelling new bedding and lots of pretty hay for them to enjoy, could not be a more relaxing time in the life of a true horse person. As far as I am concerned, just the smell of horses does something to the senses that can not be replaced by anything else. A family that mucks together, stays together...a little horse humor.

If you wish to venture onto the showing aspect of horse ownership, get tied on for a great ride. Schooling your horse everyday and watching them become more muscular, more rounded and more mannerly, an animal that does what you ask on cue and does it willingly as they become more fit, is a blast. Getting to the barn really early in the morning, bathing and grooming your horse to perfection, loading your shiny clean horse on the trailer and heading to the show where other trailers and show thirsty horsemen congregate, is an experience you will never forget; especially if you come home with a handful of ribbons, hopefully blue ones. There is something satisfying about putting horses in a very clean stall at the end of a very long day, feeding them, watching them chow down and then go to their hay and just relax. A few treats at the end of the day, maybe a few carrots or an apple, can't hurt either. For most horse lovers, being around horses has a calming, sort of romantic way of making them feel.

Probably the wildest ride I have experienced is owning and training racing Thoroughbreds. That is a wonderful and rewarding way of life. Unfortunately it is a very expensive one. The rewards are great monetarily but the expense can be tremendous as you learn your way. Winning a race can compare to no other reward in my small world; it is a very gratifying high. You take a young two year old and help him or her to grow into a competitive athlete, watch them go out and know what it is that they want to accomplish, and believe it or not, you can see the pride in them, the way they look and even the way they walk after they win. Many times these horses have made me laugh by their antics. Some of them are very silly and entertaining. Horses have kept me laughing throughout the years and have eased my mind when times were tough, just by being around them. They are loving, caring animals that give unconditionally. They don't care about the color of your hair, how much you weigh, or if you are wearing the right clothes or driving an expensive car. They just love you. I am at my very best when I am standing beside a horse. They bring to me an inner peace that is unparalleled in my life and I am grateful for every moment I can share with them.

My advice to parents that have a horse crazed child is to do your self a favor. If you can afford it, buy them a horse. You will always know where they are, at the barn. True horsemen would prefer to be at the barn more so than anywhere else. At least the ones I have known. If your son or daughter want to show their horse, even better! They will have to be at the barn every day and work with their animal to make a competitive difference. Horses will help them to learn responsibility, learn how to work hard and understand the rewards of making the commitment of doing things right.


Beverly Jansen
www.bevshorseadvice.com

I'm a licensed Thoroughbred Horse Trainer and a licensed Equine Message Therapist. I have devoted my entire life to horses and have over 40 years experience to share. My blog site was created to share my knowledge and will soon offer exceptional, all natural horse products that are above and beyond any other products in comparison and will guarantee fantastic results. I will also be posting "How To" videos on my YouTube channel soon.

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Four Ways to Make Our Pets Feel Loved and Cared For

By Brent McNutt

 Pets have feelings too and they know when they are being taken for granted. With our busy schedules and lifestyles, it’s easy to neglect our pets from time to time. Just like with any living thing, tender loving care does a lot for the overall well-being of our pets. It is not too hard to determine if a pet feels cared for in a loving household or feels neglected and depressed. Below are easy ways to show our pet some love and care, keeping them happy and healthy. 

Play with your pet when you can

Playing with our pet is not only good for them; it’s also good for us too! It helps ease our tensions and lessen our feelings of stress. Playing with our pets is as easy as throwing a ball and playing fetch during our coffee break or during commercial breaks of our favorite TV show. Even when we’re just resting on the couch, watching a movie or playing a board game, it’s easy to find time to cuddle up with our pets and heed them a little attention.      

Exercise with your pet

Exercising or jogging on our own can get boring, especially when we don’t have a companion. When it comes to jogging or walking, what can be a more loyal companion than our pets? As opposed to human jogging or walking partners, pets won’t say no to you when they don’t feel like walking or running. With pet as our companions, we no longer have an excuse not to jog and exercise because we don’t have anyone to do it with. Not only will our pets benefit from exercise, but we will too!  Just like us humans, pets also need regular physical activities to keep them from gaining weight and keep them healthy. 

Feed your pet right, indulge occasionally

Just like humans, our pets need balanced, nutritious and tasty meals. Of course, we shouldn’t feed our pets with human food but with well-researched pet food that contains all the right nutrients our pet needs.The right pet food is important for our pet’s growth especially in the early years. Asking our veterinary doctor in urbane scrubs what the best type of pet food to feed our pet is best.Treats are also crucial for feeding our pets because we also want to make them happy and enjoy life as we do, indulging occasionally.       

Make them feel at home

Our pets should feel as if they are part of the family, and to do this we should make a home for them in our home. We don’t necessarily have to make them live indoors but we should appropriate a place for them that they can deem as their territory. We can build a pet house for them with pet toys and feeding bowls or even mattresses.The important thing is that they do not feel as if they are an outsider. During cold weather, we shouldn’t leave our pets out in the cold. It is better to bring our pets inside during winter time or when the temperature dramatically drops.

 

 

 

 

 

Looking For a Good Family Dog?                          
By Lizzie Novotny

 If you are looking for a good family dog, consider one of the hunting breeds. If you already own one you don't need to read this! My husband and son hunt using our Vizsla pointers, Abby and Peaches. The intelligence and loyalty astounds me. They even achieved couch status in the living room, much to my chagrin.

 As an all-round good family dog, the hunting breeds are hard to beat.

 The Sporting dog breeds have tremendous popularity as family pets, just think Golden Retriever or Labrador. For the most part, all hunting dogs have similar qualities that fit well with family life such as wonderful loving nature, great for active families, love outdoor activities, great with children, energy and endurance, devoted and loyal, good family watch dog.

 Choose a dog that fits your lifestyle. The breed is often chosen on impulse, because of its appearance, reputation, or as the current fad, and not for the particular characteristics that will make it a good pet that fits the family's lifestyle and activity level.

 Families or individuals who are outdoorsy and active should consider choosing a dog from the sporting group. Also known as gun dogs, or bird dogs, they have natural hunting abilities, pointing retrieving or both. As a hunter you have a dog that fits with your sport. My husband hunts upland game, quail and pheasant, so our pointer vizslas fit the bill. These dogs also fit well with our home life. Sporting dogs are energetic. They love to run and are better off not being confined. They are not suited for apartment life! The best scenario is a large fenced-in yard. For physical activity, walking your dog 2 or 3 times a day is just not enough... these dogs love to flat out run!

 Sporting dogs can enjoy swimming if they are easily introduced to water as puppies.
Gentle rivers or lakes are good, even the backyard pool works! Never throw the puppy in. This could teach him to fear water. Find a shallow spot for him to get in with your encouragement. Bring him in and allow to feel his stride swimming. Don't hold or force him to stay in the waster, as panic will turn to fear of the water.

 Labrador Retrievers and Golden retrievers have become one of the most popular family dogs in the sporting group. They are happiest when they are with their people, and are too friendly to be good guard dogs! Labs are gentle with children.
                                                                                                                                                                                
 Golden Retrievers are also extremely popular. A well-mannered, charming breed that loves people and other animals, Golden Retrievers are wonderful family dogs that are gentle and patient with children.

 English Springer Spaniels are intelligent, cheerful, and playful dogs who love everyone. They have high energy levels which make them a great pet for families with active children. English Springers can cover rough terrain with speed, agility and endurance.
                                                                                                                                                                            
 Weimaraners are proud and aristocratic dogs. Fearless but not overly aggressive, they are protective of their families. Intelligent and eager to please, Weimaraners need lots of attention and respond well to obedience training.

 Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are the ideal pets for families who love winter sports. Bred to hunt fowl on the icy New England coast, their thick waterproof coats allow them to tolerate adverse weather conditions. Brave, powerful and assertive, they are excellent watchdogs.

 Irish Setters are outgoing dogs with even temperaments. They are great with children and like to play with other dogs. Sweet-natured and playful, Irish Setters love plenty of attention and affection. They are not "stupider" than other breeds as some people believe.

 German Shorthair Pointers are intelligent and eager to please but can be stubborn and willful. They are loyal and affectionate with their families but often standoffish to strangers.

 Cocker Spaniels have been popular family pets for decades. Their small size and sweet, cheerful dispositions make them wonderful companions for children.

 Many other sporting breeds are quickly gaining popularity as family pets. When choosing a sporting breed be sure you can fulfill the dog's need for the great deal of physical exercise and attention that they need to be happy.

 Buy a puppy from a reputable breeder who knows good specimens of the breed they produce. Puppies from pet store "puppy mills" or backyard breeders may not have the gentle, friendly nature that is so characteristic of a well-bred sporting dog.

 Sporting dogs are not for everybody, but you don't need to be a hunter to own one! 

 

 

Renting a Dog: Barking Up the Wrong Tree?

 Harry Truman said, “If you want a friend, get a dog.”

But if you only want a temporary friend, should you rent a dog?

 Jackpot, Pirate, and Tango are among the pooches available to lease by the hour or the day from Flexpetz, a dog rental company with offices in Los Angeles, New York and London.

 While some upscale hotels have lent dogs to guests over the years, Flexpetz is making a business out of it. For a $99 administration charge, a $99 monthly membership fee, and a $150 mandatory training and orientation session, a customer can rent as many dog day afternoons as desired, for an additional $45 each.

 Who rents a dog? People who travel a lot, people who live in places that don’t allow pets, and people like 26 year-old Sarah Stevenson, who moved to New York from Scotland. “It’s been difficult for me to meet people because everyone in New York just kind of goes about their business,” Stevenson lamented. But when she’s out walking a rented cockapoo named Oliver, “It becomes a nice way to meet people.”

 Flexpetz says all of their dogs—some of which were rescued from animal shelters—wear GPS tracking collars and are fed “holistic dog food.” But that’s not enough to stop some critics from howling fowl over what they say is the unacceptable promotion of dogs as accessories.

 The company was banned in Boston after the City Council unanimously passed an ordinance making dog letting illegal. “To rent a dog just seems wrong,” said one legislator. “I’m not for legislating morality, but it just seems like cruel and unusual treatment of a poor, defenseless animal.” A Boston newspaper editorial took issue with what it saw as people who “want the comfort of a pet, but not the full-time responsibility.”

 “Pets are not like cars or furniture,” the Humane Society says. “Moving them from person to person, home to home, can induce problems such as anxiety and depression.”

 But a psychologist counters that people who want to borrow a dog usually just want some companionship. “It may be a short bond,” he said, “but it’s a real bond.”