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Tipy na udržanie úžasného koňa v horúcich letných mesiacoch

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Would You break A automobile window to save A Dog?

I know the answer to this question is yes for most of us.

If a dog was truly in danger, most dog lovers would consider breaking a window to rescue the dog.

However, most of the time, a dog left in the automobile is not in serious danger.

A story went around recently where a man in Georgia broke a woman’s automobile window in order to “rescue” a small dog. Here’s a link to one version of the story.

The news stations loved pointing out that the man was a veteran and that (so the story goes) he used a piece of his wife’s wheelchair to break the window.

And even though this man faced charges, he was portrayed as a hero. (Charges were later dropped, but the dog’s owner was cited for leaving her dog in a hot car.)

And then, as usual, all the comments on this story were about how “awful” the dog’s owner was for leaving her dog in the car, even though she claimed she was gone just 5 minutes.

The dog’s owner is not interviewed in these stories. We do not get to hear her side. perhaps she chose not to comment, but there is no indication of that in the stories. Instead, she is non-existent. Not pictured. No real mention.

Meanwhile, USA Today reported that PETA is giving the veteran a “Compassionate action Award.”

Since PETA’s involved, the whole situation is even more sketchy to me.

I’m reminded of this picture I saw floating around on Facebook this week:

It summarizes how I feel about dogs in cars.

I leave my dog Ace alone in the automobile too. sometimes for 10 or 15 minutes.

I left him in the automobile last weekend for about 10 minutes while it was 96 degrees outside in the valley. I did not crack the windows at all because it was cooler in the automobile than outside.

Our automobile is new and it seems to maintain the temperature fairly well. We parked in the shade. The AC had been blasting for hours.

[quote_right]I would have been pissed off had anyone gone near our automobile to even think about ‘rescuing’ our dog.[/quote_right]My spouse and I went into subway together to order food. We could’ve taken turns so someone was always with Ace, but we knew this was not necessary.

While standing in line, I could look out the window and see my dog. I knew he would be just fine for that amount of time and he was.

We took our sandwiches to go so we could sit outside and eat them with our dog.

I would have been pissed off had anyone gone near our automobile to even think about “rescuing” our dog.

Of course, there are dogs that truly do need rescuing when left alone in hot cars. but those examples are rare.

Even if breaking a automobile window is really a legitimate option, there are still other risks to consider.

Reasons not to break a window to save a dog

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The glass or force could injure the dog or the person breaking the window.

The dog could get loose and get hit by a automobile or lost.

The dog could bite the “rescuer” or someone else.

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Plus, it’s not all that easy for most people to break a automobile window. I don’t even know how I’d go about doing so.

What to do instead of breaking a window:

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Call local law enforcement.

Contact nearby business managers/employees to see if they can track down the dog’s owner.

Pour water to the dog if possible.

Wait around for 10-15 minutes for the owner, without acting like a psycho when she returns! „

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Just because a dog is panting and “distressed” doesn’t mean it truly needs “rescuing.” I’d be more concerned if the dog was breathing heavily but lying on his side & having trouble moving.

A lot of dogs pant all the time just because they’re anxious about life in general, poorly socialized or full of pent-up energy. They don’t need rescuing. They just need exercise.

Consider breaking the window as a last resort, but only after considering the above risks/consequences.

Did you hear about the story with the veteran breaking a automobile window? What did you think about that story?

Have you ever had to save a dog from a hot car?

Súvisiace príspevky:

Do you leave your dog in the automobile for 10 minutes?

How long can my dog be in a hot car?

Florida police K9s die in hot car

Prihláste sa a získajte tipy na školenie a ďalšie v mojom týždennom bulletine:

What is Your canine really telling You?

Baxter and I headed out for our morning walk. It was a beautiful morning. I wasn’t pressed for time, so I chose to take a longer route than usual—a route that we walk only a handful of times a year.

We trotted along, Baxter sniffing all of the smells and spreading his scent around.

Then partway through he dug in his heels. “Nie. I’m not going any further.”

My first assumption is I have a very lazy canine and going on a longer walk had certainly worn him out. plus we’d met some people and walked past a few farms where we’ve met dogs before. He wanted to socialize. He was stubborn.

He was annoying.

We had a discussion. “You don’t need to sniff all the smells, meet all the people and see all the puppies. We are walking. now let’s go.” and I set off dragging my dog. It was not graceful.

Lindsay posted last month about what to do when your canine refuses to walk. changing the pace was something I tried, but I could barely get Bax to take a step, so speeding up wasn’t happening.

I didn’t relish changing the route because we had two choices: forward or back. Bax and I were nearly halfway.

Even if we’d turned around, we had much more than 3 kilometres to walk to get home. If my canine was exhausted already, he’d still be exhausted going the other way.

We trudged along, Bax strung out behind me dragging as much as possible. Me grumbling and stomping along.

Eventually I found a mailbox that I know is one of his preferred spots to sniff and leave his scent. So we took a break.

As we stood there, I started to think. Baxter wasn’t tired. He was scared—or at least incredibly unenthused about what was ahead on the route.

Just up the road lived a not very good dog. If he’s outside, he’s rarely tied up, and he’s come running out at us a few times.

He’s not vicious, but he is aggressive. My husband and I have both ended up physically pushing this canine away from Baxter, all the while yelling at the house for someone to come and get their dog.

The experiences haven’t been bad enough to dissuade me from walking this route, but certainly they were for Baxter.

I felt very bad for not hearing what my canine had been telling me. We had another discussion.

“We’ll cross to the other side of the road. You stay on the far side of me. We’ll just walk and won’t stop. I’ll keep you safe.”

There was still dragging, but I kept Baxter closer to me, rather than stretched out behind. I kept a stable pace. I talked quietly and encouragingly to Baxter rather than giving him the silent treatment or being harsh—as I had been earlier.

The canine was outside, and he started barking. Fortunately, he only came partway down the driveway rather than out onto the road, so Baxter and I just kept walking until we were safely passed.

Then we took another break for a tension relieving sniff.

The rest of the walk went smoothly. No much more dragging. and I learned an essential lesson to not assume I know what is driving my dog’s behavior.

Take a minute and think about the situation, including alternate explanations for what he’s feeling.

And to be clear, we will no longer be walking this route.

Have you ever misunderstood what your canine is telling you?

Let us know in the comments!

Dodatočné zdroje:

What to do when your canine refuses to walk
What to do when your canine bites the leash
Get your canine to pay attention – be unpredictable
How to increase your dog’s focus on walks
How to stop your canine from pulling on the leash

Note: Julia Thomson is a blogger at Home on 129 Acres where she writes about her adventures of country living and diy renovating. She writes regularly for That Mutt.

Choroba pečene v rodinných domácich miláčikoch

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Aj keď pečeň má neuveriteľné regeneratívne kapacity, u psov a mačiek existuje veľa možných príčin ochorenia pečene. Určite toxické chemické vystavenie životnému prostrediu, dodávky potravín a dokonca aj z chemikálií aplikovaných ako pesticídy pre rodinné domáce zvieratá môžu prispievať faktormi. Bakteriálne príčiny ochorenia pečene, ako je leptospiróza, ako aj vírusové príčiny, boli tiež obviňované.

Iné choroby pankreasu, tráviaceho traktu a ústnej dutiny môžu tiež spôsobiť sekundárny zápal pečene. Ak sa tieto ďalšie choroby liečia predovšetkým, zápal pečene normálne ustúpi. U mladých zvierat sú bežné genetické príčiny ochorenia pečene vrátane obehových problémov známych ako portosystemové skraty. U starších domácich miláčikov a starších domácich miláčikov sa môžu vyskytnúť primárne zápalové choroby pečene, ako aj nádory pečene. Je rozhodujúce, že akýkoľvek chronicky chorý PET má kompletné lekárske spracovanie, vrátane krvných profilov CBC/Chemistry, a ak je to potrebné, krvný test žlčových kyselín, ako aj ultrazvukový a ultrazvukový biopsia vedená, ak je to potrebné na primeranú diagnostiku príčiny ochorenia pečene v petránoch. .

My pet dog got Kicked Out of class for Being a Jerk

M.A. Kropp is a writer for That Mutt. She is an animal lover and enjoys working with her pitull mix named Lambeau. Welcome her by leaving a comment.

We adopted our American pitbull mix puppy, Lambeau, in December 2013. He was eight weeks old. We enrolled him in a puppy class at our local pet dog training facility. He did fine, given that he was a puppy. He graduated and got his certificate.

We wanted to continue his training, so we enrolled him in the next level class.

It was a disaster!

He whined and barked and pulled on his leash the entire first class.

It was impossible to keep his attention on me for a lot more than a split second. All he wanted to do was play with the other dogs.

The final straw was when we started working on coming when called. I took him to the end of the training room where one of the instructors put him on a long line. I let him sniff the handful of treats I had, and then went to the other end of the room and called him. He started fine, flying toward me down the room.

And then about halfway down, one of the waiting dogs shifted on her blanket at the side.

Bam! Lambeau changed course and pounced on her.

I’m sure he thought she wanted to play. She was startled and nipped him on the lip. everyone converged on the two of them, I got his leash on him, and dragged him away, apologizing profusely to the owners of the poor pet dog he’d pounced on.

The lead trainer came over after making sure the other pet dog was fine and asked if he’d been hurt. He hadn’t. then she looked down at us, me with my arms around my whining, struggling puppy, and him only wanting to run back and play with the other dogs.

“You know, maybe you might think about a few private lessons with him for a bit. and come back to a class after.”

Which, of course, was her polite way of saying he was far too unruly for a class situation and he was too distracting for the other dogs and owners.

I was mortified. I nodded and we left. I was embarrassed and upset. What did all the other owners in that class think?

“What an dreadful dog! and that woman can’t manage him.”

And the trainers? I was sure they were all shaking their heads and thinking: “She shouldn’t have that dog. So irresponsible. If she can’t control him as a puppy, how is she going to do it when he’s grown? maybe she must get a Chihuahua or something.”

I knew we couldn’t go back to the class, but private training? Isn’t that for really bad dogs? The ones that are aggressive and dangerous? not for a cute, super-friendly pup like mine.

Still, something had to be done. I didn’t want to end up with an unruly pet dog that no one wanted to come near. So, I took a deep breath and arranged for a session of private lessons.

Vieš čo?

It was one of the best things I’ve made with Lambeau.

Our instructor was really nice, and she told us that some dogs just can’t be in a group situation ideal away. They need to be taught some self-control and how to focus better first.

We serviced basic exercises to get him to pay attention to me, leash control and ignoring distractions. Slowly, we started bringing him closer to the other classes and dogs in the main areas of the training building. He got better. Not perfect, but better.

I think I learned as much or a lot more than he did.

Učil som sa:

to pay better attention to him before he got too excited.
his activate distance – the amount of space to leave between him and another pet dog so that he can still focus on me.
better ways of distracting him and keeping him calmer.

He’s not perfect, but we were able to take that second level obedience course and get his graduation certificate.

I’m not a trainer. I’m just a pet dog owner who wants her pet dog to be well-behaved enough that people don’t mind him being around. just like a lot of other pet dog owners.

I’ve spoke to other owners who feel like I did – embarrassed and a little upset by their dog’s behavior, but still hesitant about private lessons that are typically considered the last resort for an nearly hopeless dog.

But in lots of cases, a few private sessions without the extra distraction of other dogs is exactly what is needed. I had to put aside my feelings and do what was best for my dog.

And whenever I hear someone say: “Your pet dog is so good!” I know it was a good decision.

Have you ever felt embarrassed or upset by your dog’s behavior?

Let us know in the comments!

This can be very valuable for others who are struggling with their dogs. It helps to hear from others.

M.A. Kropp is a writer for That Mutt. She is an animAl Lover a rád pracuje so svojou Pitull Mix s názvom Lambeau. Vitajte ju tým, že zanechám komentár.

Report on the Year’s Resolutions for My pet dog

This is my last post of 2017.

At the start of this year, I shared some of the goals I had for Baxter and myself, and I thought today was a good time to look back and see how we did.

How we did on our 2017 goals

1. Take a pet dog training class

We’ve recently been working on a few things with Baxter with our trainer. While we’re not in an official class, it’s been terrific to have that professional perspective.

Our trainer has lots of experience and she also brings a different point of view to Baxter’s behaviour. I’m ecstatic to share a lot more about what we’re learning in the new year.

2. better dental care

This one has continued to be hit and miss for us. We had success moving our brushings to morning rather than evening, but I confess I still don’t remember to do them every day.

One technique that helped was putting a daily checklist in my agenda. That way, every morning when I sat down to work, I had a tip that I was meant to brush his teeth.

Plus, the basic act of checking off each box gave me a sense of accomplishment.

See my post: how to make brushing your dog’s teeth a habit.

3. go back to basics

My goal in focusing on basic obedience was to be a lot more confident when off-leash hiking with Baxter.

I feel like we have come to an understanding when it pertains to hiking. He’s never going to be the pet dog that sticks ideal by me, and I know when I shouldn’t push his limits.

We spent some time over the last year on recall and some time leash dragging.

We’ve also hiked a lot more just the two of us, which I feel has really strengthened our bond and helped him tune in to me, rather than the rest of the pack.

Overall, 2017 has been a terrific year for Baxter and me.

We’ve spent a lot of time together (especially considering that I started working from home), and we’ve had a lot of new experiences.

2018 will bring a lot more new things, and I’m looking forward to continuing to work with him, have fun together and share it all with you.

Happy holidays to you and your canine companions. Bax and I will be back in the new year with a lot more adventures.

-Julia

Did you have any goals with your pet dog this year?

Did you have any new experiences together? What was the most memorable part of the past year with your pet dog for you?

Julia Thomson is a blogger at Home on 129 Acres where she writes about her adventures of country living and diy renovating. She and her spouse live on a 129-acre farm in Ontario, Canada.

Súvisiace príspevky:

10 hurdles stopping you from training your dog

Training our 10-week-old puppy – our goals this week

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The Time I Kicked a pet dog to save another pet dog

have you ever had to deal with an off-leash pet dog (or a pet dog on a Flexi leash) charging you? Čo si robil?

This week I shared a local letter to the editor about a pet dog on a Flexi leash attacking and biting a runner (thanks Mike, for the link). I am a pet dog lover, but I am also a runner and I said I would’ve kicked the pet dog had it attempted to bite me. While I love animals, I will defend myself, my family and my family pets as necessary, just as I would expect any individual else to do.

If I am attacked by a person, I am going to respond with self defense. no one would question this. Why would it be any different if the attacker is a dog?

This made me think of a time when I actually did kick a dog. in that case, it was to secure the pet dog I was walking.

Kicking a pet dog for self defense

While using force is unnecessary a lot of of the time, there are situations when it is the best – or maybe the only – option.

In this case, I was walking one of my client’s dogs, a 100-pound pet dog who is a model loose-leash walker unless another pet dog charges his face. He can become reactive if a pet dog charges him.

When I’m walking a pet dog through my pet dog walking business I treat that pet dog as though he is my own. It is my responsibility to keep him safe. As we were out on this particular walk, a toy breed was barking at us from its yard. It was tethered and showing extreme excitement and frustration as it lunged several times.

“My” pet dog and I calmly walked away, showing no reaction, which is normally the best response. My pet dog was showing superior obedience.

This tiny pet dog managed to pull its leash loose, and proceeded to charge my pet dog and I.

What to do when a pet dog charges you?

In these situations, it is crucial to remain calm but also to react quickly. My first priority is always to remain in control of the pet dog I am walking. In this case, my pet dog was perfect. I kept him at my side and he was responding well to the situation. I made a point to keep his leash loose but short, and he didn’t seem to feel threatened by this tiny dog.

I then turned to address the approaching dog, calling out “NO!” while pointing at it with direct eye contact and stepping towards it. This is often my first reaction when taking care of an off-leash charging dog. When I use the ideal energy, it typically stops the pet dog in its tracks for at least a second or two.

This is enough time to defuse the intensity of the situation and to allow myself and both dogs to “re-group.” I also step my body between the two dogs to break off any eye contact between them.

In this case, the pet dog did not stop, and it attempted to get at my dog’s face. Remember, my pet dog can be reactive and he is 100 pounds. I am certain he will attack another pet dog if pressed. So, I did what I thought was the best option for the situation. I kicked the small pet dog directly in the chest, once again yelling “No!”

This time the pet dog toppled backwards and then stood there, absolutely defused. It shook itself off, then turned and ran home.

Hotový.

I did not want to hurt this dog, and I didn’t. but a lot more importantly, I did not want my pet dog to attack or kill the dog. I was protecting both dogs, and myself. Although provoked, I didn’t want my pet dog to be faced with any type of hazardous pet dog labels for biting, injuring or killing another dog. I also did not want the other pet dog to get hurt.

The irresponsible pet dog owners are rare

Although off-leash dogs charge me fairly often, a lot of of the time they are friendly, just as the dogs I walk are normally friendly.

As usual, it is the responsibility of each pet dog owner to keep his or her own pet dog under control, whether the pet dog is on a leash or not. It is unfortunate we even have to have discussions about what seems like common sense. But, as with anything else, there is always a small group of people who make life tough for everyone else.

Have you ever been threatened by an off-leash dog?

For a lot more on this topic, see my posts:

What to do when an off-leash pet dog charges me?

What to do if your pet dog runs away

How to get your pet dog to behave off leash

Denamarin: Podpora pečene pre domáce zvieratá

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Z jedného z najdôveryhodnejších obchodov s výživovým doplnkom na trhu je Denamarin vynikajúcimi mnohostrannými doplnkami, ktoré môžu významne zvýšiť funkciu pečene zvýšením hladín glutatiónu pečene. Primárnymi zložkami Duels presne rovnakého, ako aj silybínu (aktívna zložka bodliaka mlieka) sú silné antioxidanty, ktoré chránia pečeňové bunky a môžu dokonca podporovať regeneráciu pečeňových buniek u psov s aktívnym ochorením pečene.

Produkt tiež môže pomôcť s trávením, ako aj s absorpciou živín z diétneho plánu. Pri tomto produkte, ako aj na pozitívnej strane, nie sú žiadne nepriaznivé vedľajšie vplyvy, ako aj na pozitívnej strane, pri užívaní tohto produktu sa zvyčajne stali aktívnejšie aj živé, ako sa zvyšuje funkcia pečene.

Určite je bez rizika bez rizika využívať dlhodobé a dokonca aj ako preventívne u tých domácich miláčikov, ktorí užívajú lieky, ktoré môžu byť toxické pre pečeň, ako je napríklad nesteroidné protizápalové lieky, ako sú rimadyl, Deramaxx, predvox alebo metacam. Jediné obavy klienta, ktoré som videl s týmto produktom, sa točia okolo nákladov. Avšak od kombinácie nádherných synergických komponentov podporujúcich pečeň v tomto produkte to určite v mojom pohľade, ako aj skúsenostiach, určite stojí za to.