Regular walking!
Hey guys…the weather is getting to be pretty nice lately. That means, you are officially back on the hook! Its nice enough to take a walk pretty much whatever time, and your pet will thank you for it! You can of course save your walk for morning or afternoon, but make sure you do it! If you don’t have time, call me!
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Pool exercise for older pets
When you have an older pet, you have to think about hip displasia, tired bones, and lack of exercise because they tend to grow tired much easier as they grow older. To help your pet move those tired muscles, you can do slow exercise in the pool. I always recommend teaching your pets how to swim, especially if you have a pool. That way, you will know if your pet falls into the pool while you aren’t home, that they know how to at least get to the side and get out safely. For your older pets, just holding their stomachs while they slowly paddle can really be exercise. It can help them get the workout they need while not forcing them to run fast or do things that younger dogs can do. If you feel like you can’t do this yourself or need help, contact me!
Dog peeing or jumping when you come home?
Have an issue with your doggie making pee on your carpet when you come home? How about when other people come to visit? You see, when you come home your pet has been missing you, and pets with sensitive bladders can sometimes lose bladder control with all the excitement.
Here’s some quick and easy tips on curbing your pets bladder:
- Once you come home resist the urge to show your pet attention until your pet has calmed down
- Let your guests know that they should also act calmly towards your pup
- Once your pet settles down, calmly approach them and give them some lovings
Following these tips should teach your dog to calm themselves and their bladder.
Five tips for getting a new pet!
1.) Research: While you are considering adding a pet to your family, do a little research! You can find plenty of info online, so that you can make an educated decision and know that you are getting a pet that will fit into your lifestyle.
2.) Your Living Situation: Make sure you know what breed would best suit your personal lifestyle. Consider your living situation: do you rent, is there enough yard available, is it a big enough place for a large breed or would you be better off with a small breed to ensure that your pet is comfortable and happy..these are extremely important questions that MUST be answered before you bring your new pet home.
3.) Your Other Pets: Are you forgetting anyone?! Often, people get so excited about a new pet to play with that they forget to consider their other pets. You need to think about if your pet can even handle a new addition, let alone if it is a different type of animal. Most animals are pretty touchy at first no matter what you do, but you really need to ensure that you aren’t making your other pet miserable, and that you are protecting both pets safety.
4.) Be Prepared: Make absolutely sure that you are ready for your new pet! Have the food ready, treats ready, toys, litter etc. The last thing you want is an uncomfortable and very confused pet (they of course will need time to adapt, but you really want to make sure that they have what they need). Also, have a vet picked out, have the appointment already made for your new pet to make sure they are healthy, have had their immunizations or at least have an appointment to do so.
5.) Check out your adoption options! I am all about rescuing pets, especially with the foreclosure pets issue that is hitting our community. You can always get a pet from a breeder, a friend, but I will always recommend getting a pet from the pound, SPCA, or the many rescues that are available to you. You will no doubt gather a lot of info regarding your pet from a rescue, and you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you rescued your pet!