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September 15, 2009

The Safe Way to Play Fetch With Fido

Filed under: Pets — AquaMan @ 11:31 pm

Are you using a stick in your Dog Training Philadelphia? This may not be ideal to use with your furry friend when engaged in Dog Training NYC. However, the stick is sometimes used as rewards for pets. You can use the stick as a reward for your canine for behaving properly and you can actually give your pet a treat by offering a stick rather than food.

One of the serious issues related to the use of stick is the level of safety of this technique when used in the guidance activity. In fact, a lot of veterinarians discourage using a stick in teaching our pets. Nonetheless, there are safety precautions which you can adopt so that this safety concern can be properly addressed. If you are seriously concerned about the use of the stick, it is a good idea to discuss this with your veterinarian so that you can discuss more thoroughly the safe use of the stick with your pet.

In order to understand the safe way of using the stick on your dog, it is important that you are well aware of the potential hazards to your pet.

1.Your pet may get impaled with the stick. Believe it or not, your pet can get impaled with the stick if you don’t strictly observe the safety precautionary measures. Your pet can be seriously hurt if the stick hits him in the throat, eye or mouth.

2.Your pet can seriously injured if struck on the head. This is very dangerous to your pet as the stick has sharp ends and is hard. If he gets hit on the forehead which can result in serious head injuries.

3.An animal might. It can also cause even more severe internal injuries to your canine.

4.Most commonly, sticks become stuck inside the mouth. It is extremely painful when the stick is wedged inside the mouth of your furry friend and stabbing the soft palette. This injury can vary in severity but will require immediate medical attention.

In general, before you start using the stick as an essential item in the guidance activities for your pet, it is important that you take the time to understand the risks. Consider the expert opinion of veterinarians and professional trainers so that you will make the best possible decisions. Discuss your plans with your veterinarian and consider all his recommendations.

You may also go online and check out some relevant information about the use of the stick with your dog. Consider the discussions in forums about the topic. If by chance, you don’t find the information you’re looking for, you may post your query online in sites that offer this feature. In this way, you will be able to take steps necessary to prevent injuring your pet.

Keeping Your Dog from Danger with Innotek’s SD-2100 System

Filed under: Pets — AquaMan @ 1:52 pm

Your dog is probably as appreciated as any other family member, and consequently, you want to protect it. Some people prefer to get a traditional fence to keep their dogs inside their property, however, these fences require a lot of work in installation and maintenance. You may have heard about people who have bought a rechargeable in ground pet fencing system, but you consider it too complex to install and use. Fortunately, Innotek’s SD-2100 was built with ease of use in mind, so that everyone could install one. Our rechargeable in ground pet fencing system is straightforward to install and will give you peace of mind knowing that your dog can happily roam about the yard without going beyond the safe limits.

Characteristics of the SD-2100

The SD-2100 is an in ground dog fencing system, so it won’t affect the look of the house or the view from inside the house. If you prefer to have an open yard where your dog can run free of obstacles, then our Innotek’s SD-2100 is what you need. If you have already a traditional fence installed, you can add the SD-2100 for extra safety, by attaching it to the bottom of your fence.

The interior transmitter has been designed to be aesthetically pleasing, so there is no fear of hampering the look of your home’s interior either. Also, the SD-2100 has a display that shows the status of the system at all times, so you won’t get any nasty surprises or malfunctions that go unnoticed. It has a battery back-up and recharge reminder as well.

Features Of The SD-2100 For Your Dog

The fencing system works by delivering a small correction signal to your dog through the water-proof collar that is included with your purchase. The correction is harmeless and painless, but it will distract your dog and discourage it from wanting to leave the boundaries you set up for it. As your dog approaches the invisible fence, the level of correction increases. The SD-2100 gives protection to an area of up to 25 acres.

Advantages of the IUC-5100 System

Filed under: Pets — AquaMan @ 8:54 am

Our Innotek’s IUC-5100 is one of the most advanced systems there are for training and containing pets in a delimited area. It is pretty useful for owners who are desperately on the lookout of an innovative solution that would help them to train and contain their pets quickly and comfortably. The pocket remote trainer that comes with the Innotek IUC-5100 makes this UltraSmart Contain and Train Pet Fencing System unique.

Our ultrasmart contain and train pet fencing system is the successor of our previous IUC-4100 system, and it’s been upgraded to offer you more options. The IUC-5100 system works with lithium-ion batteries and it offers 3 levels of correction delivered when your dog tries to leave the boundaries you set for it. However, when it comes to training, the IUC-5100 allows you to select one of 9 levels of correction, which makes it a very versatile tool that you can adjust depending on the stage of training of your dog.

The IUC-5100 packages includes the following: four splices that are water-proof, two sets of proves, a DVD that explains you how to use the system, a unit that transmits and recieves signals, 150 meters of wire, 50 training flags and a charger for the batteries. If you want to give your dog an even larger area of containment, you can always purchase additional wire and training flags to a limit of 25 acres.

Other Advantages

The portable remote trainer can be used to train a couple of dogs within a range of 120m with ease. Equipped with a smart system check mechanism and a 3-way battery indicator, the portable receiver collar has a snug fit indicator and testifies to be lightweight and waterproof.

Of course, the batteries needed to power the collar are rechargable. The collar includes a battery back up as well as a low battery indicator, reducing greatly the risk of losing power and letting your dog escape the boundaries.

You can even buy wire from other sources, as long as it stays within specs.

September 14, 2009

What You Need to Teach Your Pet Obendience

Filed under: Pets — AquaMan @ 11:30 pm

When we seriously talk about proper Dog Training NJ, it is natural that we have to consider the essentials of proper Dog Training NY. The essentials of this craft will include leashes, canine collars, training DVDs and books and much more. For some of us, this process is unfamiliar and uncomfortable. This may be the case for those who don’t spend some time to learn and understand canine behavioral guidance and its importance and benefits.

More Essentials for the More Advanced Canine Guidance Exercises

As we move to the more advanced level of the exercise, we will also be requiring more essentials in our activities. For example, if you with for your pet to perform in agility competitions, then you will have to consider additional learning essentials which will include, among others, items used in the obstacle course. This apparatus will be used in addition to the basic essentials such as clicker and leash.

Regardless of the items used in the learning activities of your pet, it is important that you learn how to use them so that you are comfortable when the doing the learning activities with your furry friend. There are some trainers who resort to harsh devices such as choke collars and shock collars. However, it is believed that only the most competent trainers use the more proper learning essentials and do not resort to this kind of extreme treatment.

Essentials in Obedience Activities

The essentials for this type of guidance activity will include a lead, clicker and choke collar among others. Not everyone is inclined to use the choke collar on their pets. However, these are used sparingly and are used in a humane manner to make correction in the behavior of small animals. It may be preferable to use the nylon type as it is gentler than the chain type of choke collars.

Another indispensable tool to carry out this type of guidance activity is the leash. A leash allows you more control over your pet. In some obedience sessions, a choke collar may still be used but it should be employed only sparingly.

Finally, the clicker is another essential in this type of guidance activity. There are pros and cons for this type of guidance activity. What is important is that you are able to assess the needs of your pet and determine what aspect of its behavior you want to modify before starting any method.

Essentials for Working Canines

If you want to train your pet for working functions then you also have to consider the essentials needed for the relevant teaching method. For instance, if you want to train your pet for hunting purposes then you have to provide for the essential items needed in order to most closely duplicate a hunting environment. A canine whistle is a major item that you will use to complete the learning activity.

The PRF-3004: What It Does

Filed under: Pets — AquaMan @ 6:45 pm

The PRF-3004 is an in ground radio fence that comes with 500 feet boundary wire and 50 training flags. Our in-ground radio fence makes dog training very easy and practical. Equipped with a nylon collar strap, the PRF-3004 pet containment system can be extended to a coverage area of over 10 acres with the aid of extra boundary wires and training flags.

The jewel of our in-ground radio fence is the super-light, water proof receiver unit that is incoporated to an adjustable collar. Trouble shooting tips that are easy accessible online are remarkable and aids even a novice in setting the unit within minutes. In fact, online information can be very handy when it comes to solving minor problems, such as installation, battery change, etc. If you wish, you can even buy the PUL-275 collar, which is sold separately and is completely compatible with the PRF-3004 system.

Operated using an RFA-67 battery unit, the system comes with a test light indicator that proves to be utile in trouble shooting. The PRF-3004 system comes with a collar that is perfectly compatible with any other containment system produced by Petsafe.

The success of the PRF-3004 relies on the top quality and convenience of the product, the installation and the training that it provides for dogs. Suitable training would assist the pet owners in offering promiscuous training to the pets using the PRF-3004 in ground pet fencing system.

Tips on Training Pets with PRF-3004 Fencing System

Always take some time to sit down and draw the desired perimeter rather than just go and do it on an impulse. The flags will serve to help your dog visualize the boundary. With a lead on your dog, spend the first few days walking your dog around the perimeter and train your dog to come back when ever he gets close to a flag by offering him a treat.

Then turn on the invisible fence and slowly bring your dog close and pull him back when you hear the tone. That way, you’ll be teaching your dog to pull back by itself whenever it hears the warning tone.

Remember to be constant in training sessions so that your dog can learn how to identify and avoid the invisible fence by itself. If you want further instruction on how to use Petsafe’s in-ground radio fence for training your dog and keeping it safe, click on one of the links to see some training videos.

Advantages of the SDF-100

Filed under: Pets — AquaMan @ 9:52 am

If your dog is very temperamental, then you need the SDF-100 to protect it and your guests. Irrespective of whether the pet is stubborn or irresolute, the Sportdog SDF-100 can free the pet owners from the hassle of pet containment with ease.

How It Works

The fence transmitter unit, which is plugged into the wire socket, emits radio waves that extend to the far end of the preset boundary, which is set via the wire looping. Then, the dog has to be trained to get accostumed to the safe zone with the help of the training flags included in the set, so that it can have a visual aid of the location of the boundaries. When the dog gets too close to the limits of the safe area, the collar will emit a sound that is meant to be a warning. If the dog tries to leave the boundary limit, then the collar will administer static shocks in increasing intensity in order to discourage it from trying again to leave the area.

Fitted with an in-built lightening protection mechanism, the waterproof collar operates using a 9V battery that needs to be replaced once in every 6-12 months. The informative DVD that comes with every SDF-100 is very helpful in getting the pets trained easily.

Other Features

For extra safety, the Sportdog’s in ground fence has a feature called anti-linger, which prevents your dog from escaping its assigned area even after the batteries are out of power. Also, the level of punishment administered to the dog can be selected from a range of intensities, so you can administer it according to how temperamental your dog is. Other noteworthy features are the low battery indicator, the loop indicant, and a collar that can be adjusted to your dog’s neck’s size.

The collar that comes with the SDF-100 can be used on dogs that weight at least 4 kilograms and a half. It’s not advised to use it on smaller dogs. The SDF-100 set includes 1000 feet of boundary wire and 100 training flags. In addition, you can buy additional collars if you have more than one dog.

September 13, 2009

Innotek’s SD-2000: The Most Cost Effective Solution

Filed under: Pets — AquaMan @ 8:22 pm

Innotek’s SD-2000 is a basic in ground pet fencing system that is used by dog owners that want to set their own customized boundaries for the movement of their dogs. The SD-2000 comes with a nylon strap collar, 6v alkaline battery, water resistant collar receiver/ transmitter, 150m boundary kit, probes and a 4 in 1 training DVD. The wire has to be buried underground or tacked it along the fence and the radio field has to be adjusted withing 1 to 3 meters of the wire. The driveways can be covered in expansion joints or by making grooves and sealing them up intact.

At least at the beginning, the flags that came with the system have to be installed around the perimeter for initial training. The DVD included with the SD-2000 is a great way of understanding how the system works, specially for those who haven’t trained dogs before. Because of its Run-through-Prevention mechanism, the SD-2000 in ground pet fencing system presents itself as a low cost solution that is also effective, reliable, and ethical for dog containment.

The system gives out a warning sound whenever the dog tries to approach the system, and it delivers a mild electric pulse if the dog actually tries to cross it. The static stimulation is preset beforehand, and it growns in intensity as the dog comes close to the limits of the perimeter. The SD-2000 is very versatile, since you can always expand it with wire purchased from other sources, as long as the wire matches the required specifications. The checkpoint in such scenarios is the adherence to the right type of UV protected wire that has the right length, width and gauge measurements.

Characteristics of the SD-2000

One of the remarkable features is the expandability of the kit to cater to a boundary of around 5 acres. The wire has UV protection and lasts for a long time. Because it’s flexible and customizable, you can set the boundaries any way you want it. The wire installation tips and RF choke/test loop instructions available online at the website is quite utile and helps a novice in getting the SD-2000 set up within minutes.

Get Rid of Your Dog’s Bad Behavior for Good

Filed under: Pets — AquaMan @ 11:24 am

Are you having serious issues about controlling the behavior of the bad habits of your furry friend like barking at strangers, wetting and jumping? This may be an indication that you need to seriously consider dog obedience training to properly guide your hound. Apart from the usual aspects of dog sitting and pet care , you will also have to decide on how you can help your hound develop positive and acceptable behavior at a very young age.

The bad habits are generally managed and corrected by impressing upon the animal that such behaviors are unacceptable. The challenge for us is how to impress upon our furry pals that such behaviors are bad. The animals can be guided by allowing the animal to go through bad experiences as a result of their unwanted behaviors. It is important that the mutt associates the bad experience to the unwanted behavior. Professionals who specialize in canine guidance can provide you with the appropriate and most effective conclusion to the issue. These professionals can teach you and your dog in managing and eliminating those unwanted habits and behaviors.

The mentoring and guidance is a 3-tier program that shall involve the participation of a professional animal trainer, your hound and an assortment of mentoring resources. The program is a long term processes of affecting the animal to behave in a manner that is ideal and acceptable. Time is an essential element and patience is the most important virtue of those who are involved in the mentoring program. It involves constant practice and repetition of the same activity over a period of time until the small companion animal develops the positive and desired traits to get rid of the wrong behaviors.

Proper animal care is also very important to the entire process. The process is considered complete when the hound finally stops barking at strangers, wetting on the carpet or jumping on the floor. You must remember that correct teaching of your furry friend is one of the concerns of a responsible owner of small companion animal. Correct teaching involves expertise and proper resources, and it will require your support and commitment for it to succeed.

You must understand that as soon as you leave the house, your canine will have the impression that the rules are no longer enforced. One of the best ways to resolve this issue is to hire somebody to watch over your mutt. However, it is important that you don’t just hire anybody as it is vital that you engage the services of someone who has the training and experience in the proper caring and mentoring of small companion animals.
Caring for the hound is a difficult and time consuming task. The task can take up a lot of your time and may even result to stress especially if you don’t have the proper training in handling stressful outbreaks with your mutt. Canine can be a lot like kids. Your capabilities in mentoring them, especially during the formative stage of their development, will largely depend on how well prepared you are in dealing with the problem and performing the necessary tasks.

Trust Us, We’ll Love Your Pet

Filed under: Pets — AquaMan @ 1:26 am

Ask those who are always around to their furry friends how they feel about the prospects of getting separated from their hounds on an extended period of time and chances are most if not all of them will agree that this event is most difficult both physically and emotionally not only for them but all for their pet hound. This situation makes it even more important for us to start looking at dog boarding Seattle even if you don’t find the need for it at the moment. Finding the right dog boarding is not extremely easy and you must have to take into account several critical variables before you can even make your final choice.

Most owners admit that they are not inclined to have their pet hounds stay in canine kennel centers while they are out of town. However, it is important that you select one that is most appropriate as there will definitely be a time that you will have no other choice but to leave your pet mutt under their care. Of course, you may always choose to hire a professional to watch your dog while you are away. However, if you are not able to get one who is available during your travel, then you will also end up looking for another way.

The kennel centers are actually your best option. It only takes simple checking of the services they offer and you will discover that you and your pet mutt are better off with them. These facilities are the safest alternative since they are set up in order to ensure the safety and security of your favorite pal. In most cases, these establishments have direct association with veterinary hospitals and are manned by well-trained and professional staff.

One of the major concerns of owners is how their pets will react with a new space. The best way to gain an understanding and clarification on this concern is to get the feedback of those who have already placed their dog in the canine kennel facilities. You will be pleasantly surprised to find out that most hounds in fact enjoy their stay in these kennel facilities. Some owners actually consider this as some sort of a holiday for their pets. If you care to go further and ask these owners how they were able to do it, you will most probably learn that all of them have started the preparation and search for the right kennel facility well in advance.

Despite your concerns and apprehensions, your pet mutt will easily adjust to the new environment. This is one of the biggest accomplishments of these centers as this is their main expertise, and this must be the least of your worries. Nonetheless, you can do your share in prepping your dog for his stay at the center by bringing him in several occasions to the facility weeks before your trip to get him accustomed to the prevailing conditions of the surrounding. You may even choose to have your mongrel stay overnight to see how he reacts to his new surroundings.

September 12, 2009

Dog Health Symptoms That You Should Not Miss

Filed under: Pets — AquaMan @ 11:58 pm

We have scheduled routine maintenance and checkups to make sure that we catch disabling problems before they become major. We carry insurance to make sure that we can do that at a fairly affordable price. So why is it that we do not afford our loyal and adoring pets the same respect and thought and follow dog health advice?

Let’s face it dog health is an important issue. We say that we love our pets and yet keeping them healthy only seems to enter our mind when the canine is ailing and showing signs of trouble. It is rare these days that we as owners take the family pooch in for some well doggy care. Most of us we fairly rigorous on getting the shots and such taken care of when the four legged bundle of energy was a pup that we barely knew and yet as an aging and loved member of the family we tend to take his or her pet health for granted.

Granted, dogs tend to be rather hardy and not be in need of too much medical attention so we tend to not think as much about it as we might with a hamster or something that might be more prone to contracting something. SO it’s easy to see why pet health care may be the last thing on your mind.

However we also know that the longer something goes unchecked the more potential there is for problems and the more expensive those potential problems may tend to be. We know it with cars and car repairs. We know that the routine exams that we get as humans for our health and teeth tend to ward off more expensive problems. Face it folks if we didn’t take care of our teeth and didn’t go to the dentist regularly we would have a mouth full of expensive to fix or remove cavities.

Mans best friend really won’t complain either. He or she will continue to greet you at the door with tail wagging and giving you the unconditional love that have made dogs the animal of choice for family pets for as long as recorded time can be traced. You may not even know there is a problem until he or she begins to exhibit dog health symptoms of issues such as uncontrolled bowl movements or urination.

And what’s really bizarre is that if your pet has no history of such behavior and then all of a sudden starts it we have the tendency to say “Bad Dog” and punish them or put them outside like an outcast.

The pup can’t say, “Hey there, I am having diarrhea from that spoiled meat that little Johnny gave me.” So as a responsible owner, the pets health care is up to you.

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