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newsletter
July 2008 / Volume 4 |
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about us
We firmly believe that all dogs deserve the opportunity to be clean, healthy and
happy, and we strive to provide the best pet washing experience possible.
Our goal is to improve pet cleanliness worldwide through our state-of-the-art,
patented bathing products.
By providing comprehensive information about dog washing as well as skin
disorders and related health issues, we also hope to educate dog owners about
the importance of pet hygiene.
We
are confident that our products positively affect dogs worldwide.
Click here to view our website
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In this issue:
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about us
•
booster bath success story
• Independence Day!
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latest news
•
amazing dogs
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fun dog facts
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health tips |
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booster bath success story
Paws For Thought's Booster Bath®
has been getting a lot of attention overseas lately. Recently we came
across a Netherlands woman and her blog about her two doggies, Toby and Brego.
We were overjoyed to see the wonderful pictures she had taken of the Booster
Bath® and her dogs and thought we'd share it with all of you. Below is
Ingrid's
blog from June 7, 2007:
We bought a Booster
Bath to wash the dogs in. Before they where washed in our bath tub but because
that bath is low you have to sit on your knees or else your back gets killed. It
takes a respectable amount of time to wash them so if I had to wash both dogs it
happened that I had a sore back for a couple of days.So when I washed them
before going on holiday to Scotland I decided that the time was ripe for a
Booster Bath. I ordered it via the Internet at a company in Belgium, because I
couldn't find one in the Netherlands. This week it was delivered.
I put it together and I let the dogs
in. Because they didn't know that it was a bath, both entered the bath
voluntary. Probably when they have been washed in it their enthusiasm to enter
it will be somewhat less.
Yesterday I washed Toby, and today I
washed Brego.
I must confess that it is has proven
to be a good investment. I'm very happy with the bath.
Click here
to view the blog...
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Independence Day!
There's nothing like a grand
fireworks display – the sky beautifully illuminated with magnificent colors. We
love them, and we all look forward to enjoying them on the Fourth of July. And
although we are all aware of firework safety for people and children, we
sometimes forget that our pets should also be considered.
Fireworks become very hot very quickly. Curious pets can sniff or even attempt
to ingest lit fireworks, resulting in severe burns of the face, mouth or even
paws. This is most common in the ever-popular sparkler. In addition, many
fireworks have projectile capabilities and if used inappropriately, the ejected
shell can hit the pet, causing trauma and burning. The Roman Candle is a good
example of this danger.
Even if unlit, ingesting
fireworks can be quite dangerous, even lethal. Fireworks contain a variety of
agents including potassium nitrate, mercury, antimony, copper, barium, strontium
and phosphorus.
Beyond the dangers of
fireworks themselves, many dogs are deathly afraid of the loud pops and bangs
they make. Fear of fireworks and other loud noises is not at all uncommon in
pets. In the animal world, fear is a normal response to a threatening situation
or aversive stimulus and is designed to protect the animal from harm. A phobia,
by definition, is a persistent, excessive and irrational fear response. Fears
and phobias can develop at any age and in any breed.
A fearful dog may freeze, pace, pant, tremble, salivate, try to escape, hide, or
bark at the fear-inducing noise. In severe cases, dogs may even injure
themselves in their attempts to escape.
Here are a few
suggestions that might prove helpful in alleviating your pet’s fireworks fears:
Bring your dog indoors,
turning on the radio/television/fan/air conditioner ("white noise"), or provide
a comfortable hiding place or "safe place".
Talk to your pet in a light, happy tone of voice that sends a message that the
fireworks are no big deal.
Divert his attention.
Sometimes, all a dog needs to overcome his fear is to have his attention
diverted elsewhere. Try get him engaged in a fun game of fetch, give him a
food-stuffed toy or bone, or get a handful of treats and get him to perform his
tricks.
For most people, however,
leaving their dog at home while they attend the firework display is probably the
best course of action.
Article details:
http://www.petplace.com/dogs/fear-of-fireworks/page1.aspx
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latest news
Paws For
Thought introduces Booster Bath®
Groomer's Edition
 Paws
For Thought recently released a new version of their infamous Booster Bath called the
Groomer's Edition Booster Bath®.
This new sleek looking product is the best lightweight, durable, inexpensive
professional grooming and dog bathing solution on the market today. The
Groomer's Edition Booster Bath®
is ergonomically designed and quite attractive, unlike cold unsightly stainless
steel tubs.
A Dual fan nozzle hose system is included in this unit, giving
access to water on both sides of the tub. These fan nozzles have on/off
controls that make bathing an animal from either side of the tub simple and save
you even more time! This fan nozzle system hooks easily on the rim of the
tub for quick retrieval. A 20-foot water feed line is also included for
your convenience and is color matched to complete a clean professional look.
The tub is rated to hold up to 175 lbs. and is built to last a
lifetime and The Groomer’s Edition Booster Bath®
comes with an elevated pedestal system, elevating the tub 4 inches and making
access to the animal while washing even easier.
A groomer's ramp is also included in the Groomer's Edition
Booster Bath®
package. This ramp is reversible and can be placed in the tub when
grooming smaller dogs and includes a smaller collar and leash restraint system.
When the Groomer's ramp itself it elevated on a pedestal system that gives the
ramp an extra lift and adds stability.
Inside the
Booster Bath®
itself is a larger
3-point
adjustable leash restraint system with adjustable collar that will keep your dog
comfortably contained at bath time. 3/8" thick rubberized non-slip mat means no
more stressful slipping and sliding. Rubber grips
attached to the bottom of the legs keep the Booster Bath®
from slipping as your dog enters or exits.
A 1" diameter 10-foot drain hose allows you to wash in one area and discharge
water in another, so that you stay dry. The Booster Bath®
also includes a
roomy shampoo
caddy that holds a large shampoo and conditioner bottle, with extra room for a
brush or comb. The Groomer's Edition Booster Bath®
is available for purchase on Paw's For Thought's website for an introductory
price of $374.95.
Click here for more information...
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amazing dogs in the news
Tyson the
Skateboarding Dog
No ordinary mongrel,
Tyson-the-skateboarding-bulldog is a self professed “skater who just happens to
be a dog”. This is no gimmick, on his website you can watch videos of the dog
who “lives to skate” and he’s actually quite good.
You’ll be wowed by this marvelous connection
between bulldog and board from an animal with a clearly superior intellect.
According to the site, Tyson-the-skateboarding-bulldog not only knows how to
sit, lie down and shake but can also stand up, dance, jump and high-five.
Bad news, though, if you want to train your own
skateboarding-pet-dog. Tyson’s masters maintain that Tyson taught himself and
they can’t offer tips except to say “frequent rest and water breaks are a must”.
For more information about Tyson
and great video clips click here...
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health tips
Body Language is important to
dogs too!
Have you
ever noticed your dog often flinching or looking despondent when you hug it?
Or no matter how far you throw out your arms and lean forward, coaxing your
dog enthusiastically to come to you, your dog shies away? If you’ve
experienced these types of behaviors in your pet, they probably have nothing
to do with the usual explanations: bad breeding, lack of consistency, or
lack of training time. Instead, you may simply be sending
your dog the wrong messages with your body language.
As
primates, our body language is very different than the body language of
canines. For instance, we tend to lean forward towards a person if we want
their attention. For a dog, on the other hand, leaning forward is a signal
of dominance. We may place our hands on each other’s shoulders as a gesture
of affection, or stroke the top of one’s head. In dog language, these are
again expressions of dominance, and can be interpreted as such. That is why
when a dog has the habit of submissive urination, one of the remedies is not
to lean forward and pat the dog on the head when greeting it. Without the
dominant body language, the dog, (usually a puppy), feels less intimidated
and won’t submissively urinate. On occasion, you may find that dogs who are
naturally either very dominant or very submissive are uncomfortable with
being stroked on the head, and it can be much more soothing to stroke them
on their chests.
A common
challenge for some owners is the “come” command. Oftentimes, remedying this
challenge is as simple as changing your posture! Instead of leaning forward
while standing upright, turn your back on the dog and crouch down. Watch
dogs greet each other. They typically turn their backs to one another and
sniff the ground before engaging in play. If that doesn’t work, running away
from your dog, your back turned, will invite him to come towards you.
Make sure
to be aware of your body language as you train, and be conscious of what
your dog knows. Ask yourself, does your dog understand the spoken command or
the body language you use, the gesture? Some dogs become so used to being
lured by a treat that they never really learn the verbal command of “down”.
This makes it difficult to teach your dog “down” from a distance, when the
time comes. Do you snap your fingers or point for the sit command? None of
this gesturing is a problem, it’s simply an example of your dog learning
first from your body language. However, it is possible to “fade” a gesture
by using the verbal command first, waiting a few moments for your dog to
process it, and then giving the gesture. Eventually you can do half the
gesture, and eventually, if you work on it consistently, your dog will learn
the verbal command and won’t need the prompt.
As
primates, humans also use their voices very differently than canines. A
calm, in-control animal is usually silent. Dogs bark to defend territory or
if very excited, although puppies tend to bark and use their voices more
than dogs do. On the other hand, we humans tend to associate a loud voice
with command. In a dog’s world, however, someone who yells is either
behaving like a puppy or sending out an alarm. Because of this, it is
important in training to use a firm, low voice, and to not repeat commands.
You will be better respected by your dog, and he will learn to listen to you
better.
Adjusting your body language and vocal tendencies to that of the canine
world is very likely to improve your training and your relationship with
your dog. Since we carry with us the unconscious habits of communicating
like the primates we are, it takes a very conscious effort to change our
ingrained habits when it comes to dog training. But with some practice and
discipline, it will become natural to you to treat your dog in a way that
will make sense to it, and both of you will be happier for the effort.
Article
details:
http://www.petstyle.com/dog/
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fun dog facts
* Zorba, an English Mastiff, is the heaviest dog on
record, weighing 343 lbs at the age of 8 in 1989.
* According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the smallest dog on record
was a Yorkshire Terrier in Great Britain who, at the age of 2, weighed just 4
ounces.
* The longest lived dog, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, was an
Australian Cattle Dog, named Bluey, who lived to be 29.
*The first living being to travel in space was a
small mixed breed dog named Laika, who gave her life orbiting the earth in the
Russian Sputnik in 1957.
* John F. Kennedy's terrier, Charlie, sired 4 puppies with Laika's daughter,
Pushinka.* The Lundehund breed has 6
toes and can close its ears.
* Dalmation puppies are pure
white at birth.
* Chihuahuas are born with a 'molera',
or 'soft spot' like a human baby, which usually closes as they mature.
* Dogs do not have an appendix.
* An adult dog has 42 teeth.
* The only sweat glands a dog
has are between the paw pads.
* A dog's normal body temperature is 100.5 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit.
* If none are spayed or neutered, a female dog, her mate, and their offspring
can produce 67,000 dogs in 6 years.
* The most successful mountain rescue dog ever was a St Bernard, named Barry,
who lived during the early 1800's and saved 40 lives.
* A 12 lb Yorkshire Terrier named Oliver once defended an elderly woman from an
80 lb Akita. The woman escaped to safety and the Yorkie survived with only nine
stitches.
* A German Shepherd guide dog, named Orient, led her blind hiker the entire 2100
mile Appalachian Trail. |
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