Are you in the market for a fence for dogs?  If you own a dog, chances are you are having to find some means of containing your dog.  The old traditional method of safe and humane containment is the conventional wire or wooden fence.  Is this still the best way to keep your dogs at

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Fence For Dogs – One Reason To Say No To A Conventional Fence For Dogs

Beginning today, the United States Postal Service is releasing 10 new first class 44 cent stamp depicting adopted dogs and cats.  The stamps are called Animal Rescue – Adopt a Shelter Pet.  They will be showcased in 20 stamp booklets and have 10 different designs. The US Postal Service is hoping to raise awareness of the

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Stamps To The Rescue – Pet Adoption Postal Stamps Released

Can dogs get H1N1? As it turns out, yes dogs can get a strain of the virus and it may be coming here to the USA.  In fact, it may already be here.  The American Medical Veterinary Association reported last month that a cat in Iowa had contacted the H1N1 virus. Since that point in time, two

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Can Dogs And Cats Get H1N1?

Here is a neat video of a dog greeting his soldier “Dad” as he returns from Afghanistan.  Better have a tissue for the tears welling up.

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Soldier Greeted By Dog Upon Return

Dog Smarts:  Do you have a smart dog?  I ran across this thought provoking article online the other day and thought I would share it with you.

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Dog Smarts: Do You Have A Smart Dog?

At a glance: Height: 22 to 27 inches Weight: 45 to 70 lbs Color: Cream,cafe’-au-lait, apricot, gray, blue, brown, silver Life Expectancy: 12-15 years Average litter: 8 Grooming: Demanding Exercise: Medium Temperament: Sparky and cheerful History : The Standard Poodle is considered to have originated in France and is said to have descended from the Barbet which is a virtually extinct French water dog and

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Standard Poodle

Here is an incredible video of a dog saving another dog on an incredibly busy highway in Chile. There has been much controversy if the dog was saving the dog as a heroic act or because it was starving.  From Chilean reports, it was not due to starvation.

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Dog Saves Dog

At a glance: Breed Group: Golden Retriever Height: 23-24 inches Weight: 65-75 lbs Color: golden color coats. Life Expectancy: 10-13 years Average litter size: 6 History: The golden retriever breed originated from Scotland in 1800

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Golden Retriever Breed

Understanding your dogs behavior can sometimes seem almost impossible. We have become so accustomed to our pets that we give them human emotions and even think they reason like us. It is nice to think that our beloved dogs are on same level as us but if you take a deeper look into the thought process of rover you will see differently.

Learn how your dog thinks

Taking the time to learn and understand how your dog thinks is a very important part of being a dog owner. Dogs do not think they are human, they think humans are dogs. As the owner, you need to relate to the dog as a dog, rather than a person! The most important part of this process is to establish that you are the top dog in the pack. You are the alpha dog.

One of the reasons why dogs make such good companions is the way they can communicate with people. Your dog sees you as part of its pack. If you have taken the correct steps it sees you as the alpha dog in the pack and is quick to interpret your mood and intentions.

Understanding how your dog communicates does make living with one a lot easier. When it comes to dog training it makes it easier on the both of you. The problem is most owners fail to recognize that their dog is speaking to them and not just in the verbal sense. Dogs communicate with us every day through a combination of signals including body postures, facial expressions, audible sounds and scents. By learning and understanding these body signals you should be able to work out who is alpha in any situation. You can also read your dog for signals such as I’m hungry, thirsty, need to potty , scared and numerous other things.

Just as we convey body language so does your dog! A dog that is feeling confident or aggressive will try to give the impression of being a larger animal by standing tall with its ears and tail erect. He might thrust his chest forward and may raise the hairs around the neck and along its back. It may also wave its tail slowly and growl.

A submissive dog will try to appear small, almost puppy-like because adult dogs will only chastise puppies – not attack them. When approaching a more dominant dog the submissive dog is likely come from the side, staying low to the ground with the tail and head held low and tail wagging enthusiastically. Some dogs try to lick the feet and face of the dominant dog or even roll over on their back to show submission.
Tail wagging is gennerally seen as a sign of pleasure and friendliness. However, the tail is also an indicator for other emotions as well. A tail waved slowly and stiffly, in line with the back expresses anger; a tail laid low over the rear or tucked between its back legs is a sign the dog is afraid or anxious; and nervous dog may stiffly wag their drooping tail as a sign of submission.

Observe your dogs facial expression under different circumstances. This will tell you a lot about his mood in different situations. The ears are pricked when he is alert or listening intently or focused on prey. Sometimes they are laid back onto the head when expressing pleasure, submission, or fear. Eye signals are an important part of communicating with your dog and allow you to assert your authority. In the wild, the alpha can maintain control simply by staring at a subordinate dog. Using eye contact can be a good way of disciplining your dog and reminding him that you are the boss. Regular gentle eye contact between you and your beloved companion is reassuring to your dog and will go a long way towards reinforcing your relationship.

Talk to your dog on a daily basis. Every human on earth likes to be acknowledged, so does your dog. Dogs understand human language more than we give them credit. Get your dog’s attention just as you would a person. Call them by name and when the look to you praise them. This puts a positive connotation with their name and also teaches them to focus on you when they hear their name called. Verbal communication with your dog, not just to correct but to express love, can go a long way in your relationship with your best friend.

I just wanted to drop you a line and tell you how much we appreciate Tony and Contain-A-Pet. We have had your service for over 9 years and both my dogs just love it. They both love to run especially Picasso. He sees another animal and it is off the the races.  We live near a busy intersection and I know that if it were not for Contain-A-Pet we would have lost one if not both of our dogs.  Again thank you for your excellent service and continuing support with our family members.

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