Archive: June 17, 2022

Remys energi

Nogle mennesker fortæller mig, at min hund Remy til sidst vil slå sig ned såvel som … hvad de siger er fint. Jeg forstår, at han er modbydelig. Hans energi såvel som umodenhed er chokerende for de fleste, selv for “hundefolk.”

Så jeg prøver at holde ham tilbage, det meste af tiden … Men jeg har ikke noget imod, at han er “vild” …

Fordi en dag vil min hund blive gammel, såvel som det er, hvis han er heldig tilstrækkelig til at komme til 9, 10 eller 11. Så godt jeg vil savne i disse dage.

Jeg kan godt lide Remys overstrømmelse såvel som nøjagtigt, hvordan han ikke tager mig alvorligt. Jeg kan godt lide hans glæde, goofiness såvel som glæde af livet!

Remy mener, at det er fantastisk at være en hund! Han minder mig om at ulykke op i bjerge, at klatre, lege såvel som joke rundt. Hvorfor være så seriøs?

Jeg smiler, når han bliver nødder omkring besøgende såvel som når han løber op ad stien med 110 procent indsats! Eller når han nægter at sidde, bo, give sit legetøj op eller vende tilbage til mig.

En dag er min hund muligvis ikke i stand til at følge med på stierne. Så i dag er det specielt. For en flash, lige nu, bliver vi unge sammen.

Men tiden sidder ikke stille.

Så vi går på løb. såvel som vi går med såvel som at sidde med vores foretrukne mennesker såvel som hunde.

Vi giver verden vores bedste.

”Han vil slå sig ned,” siger de.

Måske. Lad os nu bare nyde i dag.

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”I næsten hele deres liv prøver vi at holde dem tilbage, prøve at stoppe deres træk. Derefter, i deres sidste år, ønsker vi bare, at de ville trække, trække igen. ” -Mig

30-dages udfordring: Lær din hund fem nye kommandoer (dag 23)

Den sidste uge eller deromkring har jeg øvet “Roll over” med ess tre eller fire gange om dagen i ekstremt korte perioder. Dette er den sværeste af de fem kommandoer, som han kan hente på. Jeg tror ikke, han forstår det endnu, da han normalt bare stirrer på mig, ligesom, ikke? De eneste gange, han har gjort det lige på egen hånd, var, mens vi var ude i græsset. Dette er sandsynligvis, da han alligevel kan lide at rulle i græsset for sjov. Det er bare naturligt.

I morgen vil jeg gøre et punkt til metoden “rulle over” med ham ude i græsset. I stedet for at fokusere på alle fem kommandoer, som vi gjorde i dag, vil jeg bare fokusere på Roll Over. Min plan er at tage ham med på en lang gåtur såvel som hvert femte eller ti minut, stoppe i græsset samt få ham til at rulle over. Hvis han får det lige på egen hånd, vil jeg måske lave et stort spil af det såvel som at få ham til at jage mig. Ha, hvis nogen måske ser det!

Problemet med Roll Over er, at Ace ikke synes så godt at tænke på det. Han har opdaget “sjove” kommandoer som Jump samt klatre i faktisk en eller to korte sessioner. Men med Roll over tager det for evigt.

Et andet problem er Aces sfære -besættelse. Når jeg metoder alle fem kommandoer i en session, kan han ikke fokusere, da en sfære er inkluderet for to af kommandoerne. Efter denne vanskelighed er forbi, vil jeg arbejde med Ace for at opdage at ignorere en bold. Det er et ægte spørgsmål, da han ikke engang kan svare på grundlæggende kommandoer, hvis han tror på en bold, selv når jeg skjuler den i min taske. Dette gør mig skør, da han ikke vil fokusere på mig.

Jeg ser nøjagtigt, hvordan han kommer med i den næste uge. I dag var dag 23 af mine 30-dages vanskeligheder med at lære min hund fem nye kommandoer: bang, crawl, roll over, gå lang som spand. Klik lige her for at se mine andre 30-dages vanskelighedsindlæg.

Quick tips to keep your dog calm when visitors arrive – Zuke’s treats

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Dog training ideas for holiday parties and more

Bemærk: Dette er et sponsoreret indlæg. read more to learn how you can win some dog treats from Zuke’s.

We all know the holidays can be a little, um, stressful. and if you’re having guests over or traveling, having a dog or two in the mix doesn’t make it any easier.

I thought I’d cover some tips for the “problem areas” as far as training over the holidays, and I hope you’ll share your tips as well.

This post is sponsored by Zuke’s treats, and at the end of this post I’ll be giving away some goodies! These treats seriously work so well for holding my dog’s attention. I highly recommend the Zuke’s mini naturals or the Z-filets.

Keeping your dog calm when visitors arrive

Always a problem, right?

One option is to keep your dog in another room when guests arrive, especially if the excitement is just too scary or stressful for your dog.

If you decide to keep your dog in another room, here are some tips:

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Give your dog a special treat so he feels special instead of “banished.” The Zuke’s Z-filets work great for stuffing into a Kong toy or other puzzle toy to keep your dog busy.

Give your dog plenty of exercise before visitors arrive such as an extra long hike that morning.

Put on some relaxing music for your dog and provide her with a comfy dog bed or blanket (OK, or your own bed!).

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Teach your dog to stay on his bed or “place”

I really like teaching a dog to stay on his bed or in his “place” both when visitors arrive and while guests are just hanging out.

The main problem dog owners have with this is we don’t practice the concept enough at a “low lever” of difficulty.

For example, will the dog stay on her bed for five minutes when no one new is around? Ok godt. will she stay on her bed while you open the front door to greet an imaginary person? how about if your spouse rings the doorbell?

We all have this idea of ideal dog behavior, yet we don’t give our dogs the opportunity to learn such a behavior. Det tager tid. Like, weeks and months of practice.

Here are some tips for teaching your dog to stay on her bed:

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Practice in really easy scenarios and slowly increase the difficulty over time.

Reward your dog with highly valued treats for remaining on her bed (like the Zuke’s mini naturals, pictured above).

Work on “stay” in general in many challenging areas, slowly increasing the challenge.

Provide your dog with plenty of exercise the week leading up to your holiday party or gathering.

Don’t expect too much from your dog if you haven’t put in the training time.

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Good doggy manners during travel

I’m a dog lover, but I’m still shocked when I tell people they can bring their dogs over and then they allow their dogs to tear around my apartment off leash. That is way too much energy! I can only imagine how non-dog people feel when it happens to them.

Guys, if you’re allowed to bring your dog somewhere, keep your dog as calm as possible.

Here are some tips to help with that:

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Exercise, exercise, exercise! Noticing a theme?

Walk your dog for 20 minutes or so once you arrive at your destination. This will calm her nerves and give her time to relieve herself, which means no accidents.

Keep your dog leashed for at least 20 minutes once inside. This will prevent marking, drooling on furniture, possessiveness between dogs and just overall obnoxiousness.

Use an appropriate training collar that helps your dog stay calm. For Ace, a simple martingale collar would be best. A prong is just too dramatic looking, and he becomes a weirdo with his Gentle Leader on, constantly rubbing everything!

Encourage your dog to be calm and to stay on a dog bed or rug. use treats like the Zuke’s mini naturals to reward calm behavior.

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I’m still horrified thinking about the time Ace ran into my parents’ basement and peed right on their indoor plant! Ahh! So embarrassing!

My point is, you just never know what a dog will do in a new place with lots of excitement.

More about Zuke’s and its dog treats

Zuke’s is dedicated to creating natural treats for dogs and cats that nourish an active lifestyle, according to its web site. The products are made with meat, grains, fruits, vegetables and oils.

The Zuke’s mini Naturals are perfect for training and have only 3 calories each, according to Zuke’s. The Z-Filets (pictured below) are made withUSA kylling eller oksekød eller New Zealand Venison.

En del af alt salg fra Zukes går til Dog and Cat Cancer Fund, ifølge virksomheden. Denne fond blev oprettet af grundlæggeren af ​​Zukes og giver tilskud til folk, der har brug for hjælp til at betale for deres kæledyrs kræftbehandlinger. Zukes har doneret mere end $ 240.000 til fonden.

Vil du vinde nogle Zukes godbidder til din hund?

Zukes giver væk en gratis pose med mini naturals til en heldig læser af den mutt og en gratis pose med Z-fileter til en anden læser.

For at komme ind skal du bare bruge rafflecopeteret nedenfor. Det er nemt at bruge og beder dig om at logge ind ved hjælp af enten en e -mail -adresse eller Facebook. Skal have en amerikansk postadresse for at vinde og være mindst 18 år gammel.

For mere information om Zukes, kan du besøge sit websted her.

*Bemærk: Jeg modtog kompensation og gratis produkter til gengæld for at skrive om Zukes.

Hvordan holder du din hund rolig, når besøgende ankommer?

Ændringer i min hunds opførsel

My Mutt Ace er blevet en meget mere social og selvsikker hund.

Jeg adopterede Ace i marts 2007, da han var nøjagtigt et år gammel. Han var meget venlig på dette tidspunkt, men også underdanig og endda genert. Han vidste ikke, hvordan han skulle lege med andre hunde, selvom han glædede sig over at være omkring dem. Han hilste ikke ivrig nye mennesker offentligt, selvom han ville acceptere kærlighed, hvis nogen henvendte sig til ham.

I dag slikker han heldigvis andre hunde i ansigtet og ville meget gerne gå hjem med enhver tilfældig fremmed!

Jeg har opdaget nogle yderligere ændringer i min hunds opførsel i år. Han er nu 4,5 år gammel, langt ind i sit voksne liv. Jeg ser ikke nogen af ​​disse opførsler som gode eller dårlige, de er bare tegn på, at ACE bliver en meget mere godt justeret hund.

Alle disse opførsler er blevet synlige i de sidste seks måneder:

Tegn på en meget mere selvsikker hund

1. Mine kæledyrshundmærker.

Ace var oprindeligt en squatter. Jeg så ikke min kæledyrshund løfte benet en gang for at tisse på noget i mindst tre år. Han er naturligvis en underdanig kæledyrshund uden behov for at markere sit territorium.

Han tilbragte også det første år i sit liv med en familie, der bundede ham ud i deres forhaven, hvor der ikke var andet end græsplæne at tisse på. De gik ikke ham, så han havde ingen muligheder for at tisse på træer eller hegn. Han var ikke omkring andre hunde, så han lærte aldrig opførslen. Han kom aldrig ind i “pissing -konkurrencer.”

I en alder af 4 er min kæledyrshund endelig blevet en mand. Det var faktisk lidt chokerende at se ham løfte benet for første gang og tisse på et træ! Nu føler han behovet for at markere alt fra de små pletter af græsplæne, som andre hunde har kigget på, til pinde, stykker affald og endda svampe. OK, han er lidt ude af kontrol med sin markering til tider.

Det er tydeligt, at Ace lærte adfærden fra de andre hunde, vi har hængt ud med gennem min kæledyrs-siddende og kæledyrs hundevandring. Og måske fordi vi har meget flere hunde til at blive hos os, føler han behovet for at markere ”hans” territorium.

2. Min kæledyrshund humper andre hunde.

Når Ace møder nye hunde, i stedet for automatisk at påtage sig den underdanige rolle, går han nu gennem det normale kæledyrshundritual for at finde ud af et hierarki. Ja, dette indikerer, at han prøver at pukke andre hunde fra tid til anden. Ni gange ud af ti sætter den anden kæledyrshund ess i sin plads ideel væk. Af og til er Ace den meget mere dominerende hund.

3. Min kæledyrshund knurrer mod andre hunde.

Ace plejede at slå sig tilbage, hvis en anden kæledyrshund ville have noget. Nu hævder han sin plads, mad eller legetøj, hvis en anden kæledyrshund udfordrer ham. Han vil knurres, hæve læberne og hæve halen. Dette indikerer ikke, at min kæledyrshund er besiddende eller aggressiv. Han siger: ”Hej, dette er min! Gå væk!” Hvis den anden kæledyrshund er meget mere dominerende, går Ace tilbage.

Vores dominerende kattebjælker vil forsøge at kræve pladsen omkring Aces mad, fordi det fungerede i cirka tre år. Nu lægger Ace sit hoved lavt, knurrer og holder sin egen, indtil Beamer bakker af. Dette er den eneste gang Beamer er underdanig for ACE. Gennem enhver normal dag vil Beamer tage Aces seng og tennisbold og vil endda fange Ace på trappen, men Beamer er ikke længere i stand til at stjæle Aces mad.

4. Min kæledyrshund leger med andre hunde i Pet Dog Park.

Det plejede at være helt “normalt” for min kæledyrshund at forsømme alle andre hunde i Pet Dog Park. Han løb rundt og søgte obsessivt efter tennisbolde uden engang at erkende andre hunde, selvom de jagede ham, humpede ham eller forsøgte at kæmpe.

Jeg er meget glad for at rapportere, at ACE under et nyligt besøg på kæledyr hundepark lykkeligt hilste de 10 eller deromkring andre hunde i parken, mens de ikke engang tjekker tennisbollerne. Han snuste hver hund, regnede ud et hierarki med hver hund, spillede, jagede og kæmpede med hver hund. Det var så dejligt at gå til Pet Dog Park og se min kæledyrshund faktisk socialisere sig. Vi kan spille hente i vores egen baghave enhver dag.

Efter ca. 20 minutter hentede Ace naturligvis en tennisbold og bragte den til en stakkels dame. Jeg drøftede at redde kvinden, men hun var en af ​​de mennesker, der er fascineret af en kæledyrshund, der henter. “Wow! Hvordan trænede du ham til at gøre dette?! ”

Åh, barn …

Hvorfor har min hunds opførsel ændret sig?

Jeg har brugt kæledyrssmål og kæledyrshund, der går/løb som mit fuldtidsjob i meget mere end to år nu. Ace socialiserer med en masse andre hunde hver dag. Han har lært, hvordan man leger og interagerer med hunde. Han har lært at være en hund, og han trives.

Den adfærd, jeg har bemærket, er tegn på dominans. For et par år siden har jeg måske betragtet ”dominans” som dårlig. Det er ikke. Der er meget mere dominerende hunde, og der er hunde, der har tendens til at være tilhængere. Det er på samme måde med mennesker. Ace er absolut stadig på den underdanige side. Det er bare det, at han hævder sig bedre, end han plejede at gøre.

Nogle af ændringerne i Aces opførsel kunne også være på grund af hoW Jeg behandler og interagerer med ham. Jeg går færre strukturerede vandreture og løber med ham, end jeg gjorde for tre år siden. Han går meget mere på “pakningstransport” med andre hunde, hvor jeg er mindre fokuseret på ACE. Det er meget mere sandsynligt, at jeg inviterer ham op på sofaen eller min seng i disse dage. Jeg giver ham meget mere kærlighed end nogensinde, og vi tilbringer meget mere tid sammen nu. Han er meget, meget forkælet?

Generelt er jeg glad for min kæledyrshund, og hvor vi er kommet. Han er godt socialiseret. Jeg er afhængig af ham omkring alle andre hunde. Han lytter godt, og han vil gøre mig glad. Han er dog stadig en dellaboratorium og vil undre sig med enhver person, der holder mad eller en tennisbold. Jeg fornærmer mig ikke. Ace er bare at være den, han blev indikeret til at være – en klodset mutt, der elsker alle.

God dreng, ess.

Hvordan er din kæledyrshund blevet meget mere selvsikker for nylig?

Why Do Dogs Lean On You?

Do dogs lean on us out of dominance?

I saw a comment thread on reddit where everyone was saying how cute it is when their dogs lean on them for affection. most people said they like when their dogs lean on them, and they don’t seem to think anything of it, good or bad.

Then there were a few people who jumped in preaching Cesar-Millan talk, saying that a dog that leans on you is trying to assert his dominance. and of course this created all kinds of drama as people became overly emotional and defensive about “dominance theory.”

Here’s the thing: sometimes dogs do use their bodies to claim space or to get to an object first or to simply be in the lead. call it dominance. call it cute. call it whatever you want. It’s what dogs do.

But not a single person (except yours truly!) brought up the fact that many dogs will lean on their owners for security. They will lean on their owners because they are shy, fearful or insecure in that moment. They are not trying to dominate their owners. They are trying to feel safe.

Nine times out of 10, when dogs lean on us they really are just seeking attention. They like to be close to people. and yes, sometimes it’s rude.

Why dogs lean on us

My dogs Ace will come up and slam his side into my legs, wiggling his body into a U shape and whipping his tail every which way.

I don’t see this as dominance (although he does want my attention) or insecurity (although he does feel safer with me around). He’s just trying to connect with his best friend! og gæt hvad? Det virker!

I always bend down and give him a good butt scratch. “Good boy, Ace!”

But there are dog owners who don’t read into anything their dogs are telling them. everything the dog does is cute or funny to them, even when the dog is trying to communicate something. To them, a dog that leans couldn’t possibly be trying to say anything other than “I love you.”

And then there are dog owners who assume every action from a dog always means the same thing. Growling always represents dominance, for example. Or a wagging tail always represents happiness. Or leaning always represents friendship. Hmm …

In order to understand our dogs, we need to pay more attention to what they are trying to communicate during each specific situation.

Dogs can certainly block us with their bodies in order to gain access to what they want, but they will also lean on us in order to feel safe.

Here are some examples of when an insecure dog might lean on his owner:

1. shy dogs will typically lean on their owners in order to feel safe

My former foster dog Cosmo was a leaner.

He would lean on me when someone came to the door or when we attended an adoption event. This wasn’t because he was trying to dominate me. He was leaning on me in order to feel more secure.

Poor Cosmo was always stressed at adoption events. His ears would be back. He would avoid direct eye contact with people. He would pant with an open mouth. usually one front paw would be raised and tucked up into his chest. sometimes he trembled. sometimes he even growled at people.

No wonder no one was very interested in him during these events!

I made sure not to give Cosmo affection when he leaned on me for security. telling him “It’s OK. Det er ok. good boy,” would only teach him to continue looking to me for security. In order to help him grow as an individual and build his confidence, I had to teach him not to depend on me so much.

So I would block Cosmo with my hip or my elbow (I was usually sitting on the floor with him). Or I would simply move away or up into a chair. He would usually shift back in order to lean on me again, and I would move away again as well. When he was relaxed and lying next to me without touching, I would pet him calmly.

I know, I know. some of you are thinking, “But affection does not reinforce a dog’s fears.” Det er sandt. and I’m not saying you should correct a fearful dog. just look for ways to block some habits in order to slowly help the dog move on and grow.

See my post: Does affection reward a fearful dog?

Treats and favorite toys can also be very useful to help distract an insecure dog from everything going on. You can use treats to get him to think about something else like sit or stay and build his confidence that way. sometimes I would make Cosmo lie down and stay a foot away. then he would get the treat as a reward for maintaining distance. “Wow, what a good boy! So brave!”

2. Some dogs climb into their owners’ laps in order to feel more secure

Some little dogs will climb into their owners’ laps in order to feel more secure. big dogs try this as well, but it’s usually the smaller dogs that tremble in their owners’ arms because they fear something in the environment.Instead, the owner should place the dog on the ground and slowly help him understand that nothing bad happens in new situations. The owner should ignore the dog or move away when he frantically paws at her legs to get back up. She should give him a treat or pick him up only when he is calm or if the situation is truly risky for the little guy.

And of course, it’s important not to completely overwhelm the dog. If he’s fearful of new people and dogs it would be unfair to set him on the ground in the middle of a PetSmart or a street fair. but the owner should seek out less “scary” situations first and slowly challenge the dog more and more from there.

Some dogs will even become possessive of their owners, growling and biting from their owners’ arms if anyone gets too close. Of course they are going to be possessive. They don’t want to be removed from their “power source.”

But even these dogs are not barking out of dominance. They are barking up a storm because they are insecure. They are acting defensively.

So how can an owner fix this problem?

The same way as above. seek out situations that are not too overwhelming, and keep the dog on the ground. carrying him around will not help him build confidence.

Most little guys will right away try to jump back into their owners’ arms – their place of empowerment.

The owner should not allow this, not unless the dog is truly in danger.

If the dog tries to jump back into his owner’s lap, she should block him with her arm. If he makes it into her lap, she should stand and push him off or set him on the ground. If he starts growling and barking at people from her feet, she should put his leash on him and tether him away from her. She should reward him when he’s calm and not barking or crying.

The goal is to help the dog grow as an individual by weaning him away from his dependence on his owner.

See my post: how to stop my dog from guarding me.

3. Some dogs will hide between their owners’ legs at the dog park

When dogs hide between their owners’ legs at the dog park, many owners respond by petting the dog or talking to the dog.

Instead, it’s best to just step away. Fortsæt. Don’t allow the dog to hide behind you or under you. help the dog build his confidence by decreasing his dependence on you.

If the dog seems overly shy or fearful, just walk away from the other dogs, re-group and return again after a few seconds. You don’t want to overwhelm your dog too much by forcing him to interact right off the bat. check out the dog park during quieter hours and don’t plan on staying for long. If he plays for a few seconds and then seems overwhelmed, just quit while you are ahead. At least he played for a few seconds. That is a success.

Some dogs appreciate socializing in smaller groups just like some people like to socialize in smaller groups. Some dogs and some people get tired of socializing sooner than others. Heck, I’m one of the most introverted people I know! I can certainly relate to all those introverted dogs out there.

What have you noticed about your dog when he leans on you?

Is he usually seeking attention? Strøm? Sikkerhed? probably all of the above, depending on the situation. let us know in the comments!

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The most important info to put on a Dog’s ID tag

What’s the most important info to put on a dog’s ID tag?

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My pets’ tags are simple. Their tags include their names and two phone numbers (my cell and my husband’s cell).

But is that the best info?

Obviously the more info you can put on the tags, the better.

One of my readers really impressed me when she said she fit the following on one nameplate:

dog’s name & “chipped”

telefonnummer

Licens nummer

rabies tag number

That’s a lot of important info crammed onto one little name plate!

It got me thinking … am I including enough info on my pets’ tags?!

This post is sponsored by dogIDs.

Important info to put on a dog’s ID tag

dogIDs is a business that sells personalized dog collars and ID tags. I asked the company if there is any additional info pet owners should include on the tags beyond the basic name, phone number and perhaps address. here were some suggestions:

1. medical needs

One idea the company suggested is to specify on the tag if your dog has any major medical issues.

For example, maybe your dog needs medication such as insulin and someone who finds your dog would have no way of knowing this otherwise.

2. Phone number on the actual collar

Another suggestion from dogIDs is to put your dog’s phone number right on the actual collar like we’ve done with Remy (below). This can be through embroidery or with a nameplate. Either way, your dog carries your number even if he loses his tag.

And obviously, make sure the number is current and working.

One of the most commonly encountered issues with lost pets is if they’re wearing tags at all, the info is sometimes out of date, according to Aurora Piacentino, senior manager of shelter operations for animal care Centers of new York City.

3. Your last name and zip code

The pet owner’s name and general vicinity like “Manhattan” or a zip code is also helpful, according to Piacentino. While the pet’s name is a nice touch, lost animals are likely to be stressed and overwhelmed, so it’s not essential.

4. Make sure your new dog has ID tags right away!

When you adopt a puppy—or especially an adult dog—make sure the dog has an ID tag right away, before you even leave the shelter or rescue group. At the very least, he should have a tag with the rescue group’s contact information.

I volunteer with a Labrador rescue and, sadly, at least once a year a newly adopted dog gets away from his new family the first day home. An ID tag is a lifesaver in these situations.

An example: Edward the Yorkshire terrier

Sarah Angst is a blogger who writes about Yorkshire terriers, and she told me about a similar experience with one of her foster dogs.

The Yorkie, Edward (pictured with his new mom), had just gotten adopted and his new family hadn’t gotten him a new collar yet. He was riding in the car while the family dropped the kids off at school, and he managed to escape during the commotion.

“He was roaming the streets for two days in the rain,” Angst said. “We spent countless hours and a sleepless night looking everywhere, posting on Facebook, talking to shelters and vets and putting up flyers.”

Thankfully, Edward was still wearing his old collar and tags Angst had gotten him, and she received a phone call that someone had found Edward.

Angst is a firm believer in microchips but without a collar and tag she said a regular person who finds your pet will have no way to contact you.

Piacentino made the same point:

“Anyone can see a tag and call a phone number—there’s no need to call a central database to access owner information; no need to visit a vet or shelter to scan for a microchip.”

After the experience with Edward, Angst recommends that pet owners:

Make sure to have recent photos of their pets for posting on Facebook and fliers

Always keep a collar and tag on their pets.

Angst said in the past she would sometimes wait a few days before putting a dog’s collar back on after a bath. That changed after her experience with Edward.

“Make the collar a priority,” she said.

Giveaway – Win a paw print ID tag for your pet

*This giveaway has ended.

dogIDs is giving away a free paw print ID tag to one lucky reader of That Mutt.

At gå ind:

Just leave a comment below. let me know which one of your pets could use a new tag.

The tag includes the pet’s name on the front and up to 4 lines of information on the back.

I’ll choose the winner at random on Wednesday may 18. must have a U.S. mailing address to win.

(Available sizes are 1” diameter and 1 1/4“ diameter.)

Which one of your pets could use an updated ID tag?

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Tillykke til konkurrencevinderne

her er vinderne af min konkurrence. Jeg giver væk en kopi af “Indognito” og en kopi af “Bliss til dig.”

Vinderen af “Indognito” er:

Apryl Delancey

Og vinderen af “Bliss to You” er:

Vee Deollos-Hudson

Tak til alle, der kom ind. Der vil være et par gæstebeskeder i næste uge, så bliv begejstret over at høre fra en anden end mig. Hvis du gerne vil skrive et gæstepost til det mutt, skal du bare sende mig en e -mail på lindsay@thatmutt.com.

Tak allesammen!

Hjørnetænder i kostume

En Doberman i Bunny Ears, en mops i en fjerkrædragt, en Bernese Mountain Canine som kong Tut. Wow, hvem forstod andre hunde end Chihuahuas blev klædt ud? I allerførste troede jeg, at “Indognito: En bog med hjørnetænder i kostume” af Karen Ngo ville være kun en mere hundefoto-bog, der også er blevet gjort adskillige gange. Det er det ganske meget. Men det er okay, da folk altid kan lide at se på yndig dyr, især hunde.

Det var godt at se en række racer (foto nedenfor er ikke et af NGOs fotos). Selv et par mutts klædt i deres fineste såvel som at optræde. Pasning med “Indognito”, jeg var jaloux, at jeg ikke først kom med dette koncept. Jeg troede på at gøre noget lignende som “Mutts in Drag”, men jeg tror ikke, at det også ville gennemgå. Disse billeder er smukke og viser hver privat hunds karakter – eller i det mindste tolerance.

Jeg er ikke en til at kjole mine kæledyr op, men det er sjovt at genere såvel som irritere dem nu så godt som da (som ved at kaste dem en fødselsdagsfest). Jeg har tænkt på at klæde min katte spejder op som en prinsesse denne Halloween lige da det ville være sød. Er det slemt?

Hvis du er i yndig hundebilleder såvel som at pynte din hund, ville du virkelig glæde dig over bogen “Indognito.” Eller du kan give det væk som en gave, hvilket er, hvad jeg skal gøre.

Hvis du gerne vil have en mulighed for at vinde en kopi af Indognito ($ 19.99, Hachette Book Group US), leverer jeg en konkurrence. Der vil være to vindere, den ene får en kopi af “Indognito” såvel som den anden får en kopi af “Bliss to You” af Golden Retriever Trixie Koontz. Der er tre metoder til at komme ind. Du kan vælge en eller gå ind på alle tre metoder, hvis du ønsker det:

1. Komponere en gæstudgivelse til den mutt

2. komponere en evaluering af den mutt

3. Svar til overholdelse af bekymring over det mutt enten ved at e -maile mig på lindsay@thatmutt.com eller efterlade mig en kommentar:
– Hvad har du opdaget fra min blog? Præcis hvordan har det hjulpet dig?
-Hvilke slags meddelelser glæder du dig ved at læse (30-dages udfordringer, personlige historier om ess såvel som jeg, opdrætsprofiler, regelmæssige spørgsmål, træning såvel som vaner stillinger osv.)
– Hvilke meddelelser undgår du over eller opdager virkelig trættende (se ovenfor)?
– Hvad vil du gerne se meget mere af?
– Ellers andet?

Konkurrencen slutter torsdag den 2. oktober ved middagstid. Enhver, der kommer ind, får et link samt nævner på min blog. Selvfølgelig vil jeg offentliggøre alle gæstebeskeder, der formoder, at de er egnede til min blog.

Tak skal du have!

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Dog running – how I run 15 miles per day

I try to write about what no one else knows. no one can copy that. no one can fake that.

What do I know?

I know what it’s like to run 15 miles every day in all weather.

Fifteen miles is an average day. often I run (and walk) 20 miles. often five or six.

I am in the best shape of my life.

In may I ran in my first full marathon, and I was nervous about hitting the dreaded wall (the point where the marathoner literally runs out of energy). The wall normally happens around mile 20, and then it’s survival mode.

I never hit a wall. Ikke engang tæt på.

At the end of the race, I felt like I could run another 26 miles.

I’ll probably end up running one of those damn 50- or 100-mile races just because I feel like I should.

You know what I’ve realized? I’m a professional runner.

I started a small service in August of 2008 where I take people’s dogs on 30- or 60-minute running sessions. This changed my running.

Before I started my pet dog running business, I always wanted to complete a marathon, but I never could.

I followed a normal marathon training plan two or three times. The plan always started with daily 2- or 3-mile runs and a longer weekend run starting with 6 miles and boosting over time to about 20 miles.

This plan always kicked my ass, and I was never able to complete it without injury. I would end up with damaged hamstrings, a sore ankle or bum knees. Or all of the above. No matter how slowly I tried to build up the mileage, I always got injured.

Eventually, though, I was at least in “good enough” shape to start my business. I’m not sure I believed “Run That Mutt” would actually take off. I just had a new obsession based around running with my own pet dog and a few rescue dogs. If someone would pay me to run her crazy mutt, I would be in.

If you want to become a distance runner, just start slowly.

And I indicate slowly.

Like, run a mile once a week for a couple months. forget about speed.

Then build up to the point where you can run three miles at one time. increase that over time to about six miles. then run six miles a few times a week for an entire year before you even think about training for a marathon.

Get your body adapted to running so running itself is not such a big deal. then shoot for 10 miles after six miles seems like nothing. Do that for a couple of months.

When I started my pet dog running business, I had to build up my miles slowly and that worked to my benefit. I didn’t have lots of customers at first so I would run three miles a day. then four. then a few months later I had a few a lot more customers and I was running six miles in a day. then eight. After a year or so I was doing 10 miles consistently and so on.

As far as marathon training is concerned, you’re better off doing less and remaining injury complimentary than training too hard. At least you know you’ll make it to the starting line.

The finish line is not what you must be anxious about at this point. a lot of people don’t even get to the starting line.

Me, a runner?

I still don’t think of myself as a runner. I’m pretty darn slow, actually. I run at about an 11-minute mile pace a lot of of the time. “Serious” runners would laugh at this. They might even say that it’s not running. It’s jogging.

As far as I’m concerned, if you are not standing or crawling or walking, then you need to be running. jogging does not exist. I have never gone “jogging.” I never will.

Many of the people in my life do not view me as an athlete. They think I play with dogs all day.

“Oh … you have a ‘dog walking’ business? Do you get paid?”

I know I bring this upon myself. I don’t brag about myself at all, normally. I don’t even talk about myself unless someone asks.

I forget that what I do is excellent to a lot of people.

I can run a marathon on a Saturday and then go back to work Monday and run another 16 miles without a problem. and then on Tuesday get up and do it again and then again on Wednesday.

Most people struggle to even run 3 miles. I forget that. I take my ability for granted.

The body’s ability to adapt to high mileage

My body has adapted so well that running 15 miles per day is generally as easy for me as it is for a couch potato not to work out at all.

People say things like, “Wow! You need to be able to eat whatever you want!”

Actually, not really. because our bodies adapt. It’s not a big deal for my body to run 15 miles per day. It’s like, if you walk a mile every day, it’s not really much of a challenge after awhile, is it? You don’t lose any weight. You maintain your weight or even get weight.

Since I run somewhere around 15 miles every day, it is no longer a challenge.

To lose weight, I would have to mix up my exercise routine, and that seemsimpossible for me ideal now. lift some weights. Svømme. Sprint. I haven’t made this a habit, so I accept the consequences of my actions.

Adapting to the cold

Another odd thing I’ve observed after four winters of pet dog running in North Dakota (this wintertime is my fourth) is that my body heats up really fast in the cold. Like, really fast.

No matter how cold it gets outside, I still run. My body seems to have adapted to this, and as long as I’m moving I don’t need lots of layers to keep warm. I’m normally hot.

If it’s 0 degress (F) outside, I might wear a single long-sleeve tee shirt created for warmth and my running jacket and I’ll be warm within 15 minutes. My cut off for wearing any gloves in any way is 18 degrees. If it’s above 18 degrees, it’s too hot for gloves.

I just find it fascinating how our bodies really do adapt to whatever we give them.

If you eat mostly fast food and soda, your body adapts. If you only sleep four hours a night, your body adapts. If you swim 80 hours per week, your body adapts. It’s really amazing.

I know I will never have to deal with injured knees or hamstrings or ankles anymore.

Sure, I might slip and fall or trip over my own feet like any idiot, but my body has adapted well to the abuse of running.

And what about the dogs? how do they do it?

The dogs adapt, too.

Running with a pet dog for 30 minutes or 60 minutes really isn’t a lot of work for a lot of dogs. When they run with me every day, they become fit, too. I wish I could find a way to take them all running together for about 15 miles at one time. It’s just not sensible because of their various speeds and temperaments and excitement levels.

If I come up with a sensible idea to allow for group runs of four or five dogs, I’ll let you know. That could really be something.

I’ve also thrown around the idea of using longer runs for dogs, something like 13- or 15-mile runs. A 15-mile run is exactly what some dogs need. and they are very capable of running at least that distance.

Search for pet dog friendly races to make with your pet dog here.

The possibilities of a pet dog runner are endless.

Who would’ve thought?

Follow this link to learn how to start your own pet dog running business.

I’d love to hear your running stories, whether you are a seasoned runner or just getting started. Also, what are some crazy ways your body has adapted?

Here’s a picture of Ranger and Annie. They go running with me several times per week. They take their running very seriously. Both have ran a lot more than 750 miles with me considering that September 2010. Annie is close to breaking 1,000 miles!

Is Your dog Smarter Than a Puppy Kindergartner?

Does your dog know more than a 3-month old puppy kindergartner?

Of course she does, but I thought it would be fun to share what my puppy Remy is working on in Week 1 of puppy classes.

I know some of you also have new dogs or puppies and whether or not you take your pup to training classes (I recommend it!), these are some things you can work on at home with a dog of any age.

Puppy classes Week 1

Here are four things we’re working on this week.

1. “Watch Me.”

This simply means to make eye contact. A dog looking at you can pay attention.

I shortened the command to “watch.” So it’s, “Remy, watch.” You hold a treat right up to your face and the moment your pup makes eye contact, you give the treat. practice 10 times in a row each day. very simple and works well.

“Remy, watch.” Behandle. “Remy, watch.” Behandle.

Do your dogs know this one?

2. Coming when called – back to basics.

Anyone have a dog who ignores you when you call him?

Going back to the basics is a good idea for reinforcing “come!” because it’s probably the most important command to teach a dog.

With the puppies, we held a treat right up to their noses, ran backwards and THEN called them once they were already driven to follow us.

So it’s:

get their attention
run back
call the puppy
belønning!

Come = fun & treats!

Other tip: Play “puppy in the middle” calling the puppy back and forth between two people.

3. A new situation each week.

For our puppy homework, our class is encouraged to have our puppies walk on a new surface every week. This could be things like sand, snow, pavement, rocks, shiny floors, concrete, leaves, whatever.

Sometimes new surfaces can seem scary or at least surprising for puppies so it’s good to expose them early on. See Puppy In Training’s post on this here.

For those of you with older dogs, it’s still a good challenge to try to introduce them to something different or new each week in general. This is fun for the dogs but also continues their ongoing socialization and experiences.

For example, visiting different dog friendly stores or cafes, walking in a different neighborhood or standing on a random “obstacle” like a picnic table during a walk. Remy walked on a new walking path last week (pictured above).

4. selecting a consistent release word.

A release word is the word that signals to your dog the training exercise is over. So if he’s sitting, he should sit until you say “OK!” or “Free!” or whatever word you choose.

I have always used “OK!” with my older dog Ace. Some advise against ok because it’s used so often in normal conversations and could potentially confuse the dog. This has never been a problem for me and I’ve chosen “OK” as Remy’s release word too.

You may or may not want to use the same release word for multiple dogs. It’s not a problem for my two, with Ace being so much older. Update: I ended up changing Remy’s release word to “break!” because “OK” is too common of a word in conversation and he was taking advantage of that! Haha.

The other basics we worked on this week were saying our puppy’s names for treats and luring them into a sit, but I figure most of your dogs have that down!

OK, so how is your dog doing on the above?

Which one could she use some work on? Remy needs lots of work on “come!”