1.You’ll Never be Lonely with a Big Dog When all your human companions are not to be found, your big dog is always there for you. Eagerly waiting to share time with you. 2.Dogs force you to get out of the house. After all you have to walk your big dog. Don’t both of you need exercise? 3.You’ll feel great about Yourself There’s nothing better than the feeling of saving a life! 4.Many rescues will already be trained Some can even do tricks, like playing fetch. Best of all many are already housebroken. You’ll appreciate that! 5.Most Rescues have already had their shots So you get a rescue and you’ve saved money in the process. 6.You save more than one...
Train your dog to know these three lifesaving commands: “Down stay”Meaning drop immediatelyTo stay in placeTo protect a potential victimTo protect your dog from moving vehiclesFor your dog to wait for you to come to the rescue “Drop it”So that your dog lets go of the object immediatelyTo avoid choking or poisoningDoes not continue to play with it and possible swallow it:Chicken bonesApple coresChocolateOver-the-counter medicationsPoisonous plants (Poison Ivy) Come when calledTo protect your dog from traffic or other animals and to protect others from your dogWhen the dog runs out the door after something of interest If the dog gets away from you to chase something or someoneTeaching your Dog these basic commands will not only insure your dog is...
I love music and I love dogs. With this in mind, sometimes I have a tendency to make odd comparisons. Like this one. When I see someone improperly handling a dog on a leash and collar, I think of the Motorcity Madman Ted Nugent and his song, Stranglehold. No one likes being preached to or admonished, but there’s one thing that raises my ire like the hairs of a Rhodesian Ridgeback, it’s people that don’t train their dogs. It’s pretty simple to me, yet many don’t seem to get it. Dogs are like our children. They are our responsibility and their well being and development depends on us. Would you allow your kids to run amok in society....
Insurance, when most people think of it, they think of one the biggest ripeoffs known to humankind. We spend a small fortune yearly, for what? An intangible. However when an unexpected illness occurs, Having insurance saves most of us from financial ruin. We begrudgingly pay our premiums every month for peace of mind and security. We do this for ourselves, but how many are financially savvy enough to do this for our furry companions?There are several reasons we may want to cover our dogs with medical insurance, here’s just a few reasons why. Having insurance can save you hundreds to thousands of dollars in out of pocket expense. There are flexible plans that will meet your budget. To protect against...
Our Dogs are our family members. Many times they keep us safe. Here are eight ways we can keep them safe. Never forget to put on your dog’s collar. Be sure to have all of your contact information on your dogs tags. Keep your dog leashed. No matter how well-trained your pet may be, you know how well trained he or she is, and he/she knows how well-trained they are, but your neighbors and others in the community do not. Animal control will fine you and/or take your unleashed pet as well. Find great leashes and collars for you Big Dog here Dog training - before you take your dog for a walk, he should be well-trained in...
