The Weekly Woof by KT Pet Supply

For us cats there are several sweet advantages in having a human as a pet. However, remember you are taking on a big responsibility when you adopt one or more humans. Humans are demanding pets that need daily care and attention.

With responsibility come both advantages and disadvantages. If you adopt a human, you must get used to spending time at home. Your human does not deal well with being left alone - they will get into all sorts of mischief. For example, if you are gone just two or three days you run the risk of seeing posters put up all over the neighborhood. Your human will put out an APB on you ! Often with an embarrassing text that reveals all sorts of personal details - and usually accompanied by an unflattering photo of you - with morning fur and crumpled whiskers. Exactly the kind of thing that attracts ridicule from all the neighbor cats.

So please consider carefully if you are ready for a life with humans. In addition, remember humans generally grow very old, so there is a big chance that you will spend the rest of your life with your human.

Entertaining your Human
The litter box provides a great opportunity for entertaining your human. Naturally there is all the fun your human can have cleaning and scooping out the box. A lot of human time can also be used getting fresh litter - going to the pet store, transporting it home etc. However many humans like new challenges. Utilize your litter box time in the best possible way. Make interesting and artistic renderings of countries or well-known islands. Your human will have lots of fun guessing which one you made. Humans like game shows - so this should be a popular activity. When your human increases in skill, you can also make portraits of family and friends. Start with profile portraits - this will make it easer for your human.

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The ten worst excuses not to spay or neuter a pet are:

1. Just one litter and then we’ll have Fluffy spayed.
(Studies show that virtually the entire pet overpopulation stems from the “just one litter mentality.)

2. My dog doesn’t run loose, so he doesn’t need to be fixed.
(Murphy’s Law says otherwise.)

3. We always find homes for the kittens.
(And that means that an equal number of kittens at the pound will be killed.)

4. I want the children to witness the miracle of birth.
(Rent a video.)

5. My dog is so cute and unique, there should be more of her.
(The shelters and pounds are full of cute and unique dogs, most with only a few days to live.)

6. It’s not natural.
(There hasn’t been anything “natural” about dogs since we began to develop breeds thousands of years ago.)

7. I just couldn’t look my dog in the eye if I had him castrated.
(Watch it, you’re anthropomorphiizing.)

8. A female dog or cat should have at least one litter for health reasons.
(Medically, factually and ethicaly indefensible.)

9. Neutering my dog will make him fat and lazy.
(Too much food and not enough exercise make a dog fat and lazy.)

10. Fixing my pet will change its personality.
(The main influences on an animal’s personality are the kindness and care with which it is raised.)

Commitment, Firmness, but kindness.

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About the Author - David the Dogman

Do you have any problems with your pet? Then why not send your problem to DAVID THE DOGMAN. David is a Canine Behaviourist who works and lives in Marbella, Spain. Tel/Fax (00345) 2883388. His web site is located at: http://www.thedogman.net.

David has his own radio and TV shows, and writes for many newspapers and magazines. David has been working with dogs for many years and started his career in Israel, working on the Border Police. He has been involved in all forms of training, including air sea rescue, air scent work, and has trained dogs for finding drugs. David has devoted the past 10 years to studying behaviour and the very passive approach. He does not use choke chains, check chains, or any form of aggression.

David The Dogman is available for private consultations in your home, for further details telephone; Tel; (95) 2883388

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These days, going eco-friendly and organic is all the rage, and you can see people striving to make a change in their lifestyles and their eating habits. So why not include dog food in the organic crusade? Sales of organic dog food are going up, and this is due to the fact that pet owners who are trying to eat well also want their dogs to do the same. People are starting to think that the usual commercial dog foods aren’t the best option (especially with the dog food recall), and that organic dog food is the key to keeping their dogs healthy.

Many dog owners are convinced that organic dog food ensures better health for their pets. However, there haven’t been any studies or reports that make such a claim, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) itself also states that the main difference lies in how the food is produced and processed, not in their nutritional content.

Nevertheless, this doesn’t stop people from helping their pets adopt an organic diet, and the fact that organic dog food uses more wholesome ingredients is already a major part of its appeal.

What goes into organic dog food? The manufacturers of these meals all have their own approach to the ingredients, and they promise that their products don’t make use of growth hormones, antibiotics, and artificial flavorings. Organic dog food made out of chicken, for example, usually uses free-range chickens. Even dog treats can be manufactured using organic whole grains.

If you’re thinking about switching your dog’s diet to organic dog food, there are a few things you should consider. First is the price. Organic dog food is more expensive than regular dog food, so you should first look at the food options available and determine which one is within your budget.

You should also do your research on organic dog food manufacturers and learn more about their production process and their reputation as well.

Don’t forget to consult your veterinarian first before making the switch. Making the change to organic dog food isn’t applauded by all veterinarians, so it’s best to find out from your vet how this change can affect your dog.

Organic dog food has many positive points, but you shouldn’t forget to look at the other side of it as well. It may turn out that your dog is most suited to what he currently eats, so do your research first and don’t rush him into a complete diet overhaul.

About the Author - Michael Lee

Prolong your dog’s life and know the life-saving secrets that most dog-lovers will never know about detecting bad dog food and solving dog health problems at http://www.20daypersuasion.com/dogs-exposed.htm

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Purchasing a dog barking collar may save your dogs life. Nothing will alienate your neighbors and bring the police to your door quicker than a chronic barking dog. Every year barking dog conflicts cause misery and the final loser is almost always the dog. Thousands of dogs are sent to animal shelters to ultimately be killed just because the owners did not take the time and effort to train their dog not to bark. A dog barks for many reasons. Not all barking is bad just ask any who has had a criminal try to get into their house or whose house was burglarized. The trick is to teach the dog when it is appropriate to bark and when it is not. The proper use of a dog barking collar will help you achieve this goal.

The use of a dog barking collar will in many cases be the fastest and most economical method of correcting a barking problem. However these dog training collars require you to understand how and when to use them properly. There are three types of dog barking collar on the market that are effective in curbing unwanted barking. These include the citronella spray, sound wave and the electronic stimulation dog bark collars. Of these the most effective dog barking collar uses electric stimulation. The use of citronella collars is popular with people who think electric stimulation is wrong. The problem is that many dogs soon become desensitized to the citronella spray and begin to ignore its effects. No matter what dog barking collar you plan to use you must understand why your dog is barking.

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