Archive: May 30, 2022

Indoor Pig s názvom Amy Stars v tejto triede Washington Canine Agility

sa 5-mesačné ošípané pripojilo k triedu psieho agility v domácom výcvikovom stredisku psov neďaleko mesta Seattle.

Ošípané, menom Amy, je rýchlym študentom podľa jej majiteľa Lori Stock. Ošípané rýchlo prešlo s triedou „Puppy Manners“ a teraz pracuje na obratnosti a poslušnosti.

Z noviniek ABC 7:

Ošípané nie sú zvieratá, ktoré priťahujú výrobky, ako sú kosti, ako aj palice, avšak zásoby, ktoré podarilo prilákať svoje domáce zvieratá, jedlom.

“Je dosť nadšená, že sa môže zúčastňovať na triede, ako aj domáce úlohy mimo triedy,” uviedol Stork.

Pracovníci v výcvikovom zariadení štát Amy stále jedí svoju metódu so všetkými školiacimi stretnutiami, ako aj v niektorých ohľadoch oveľa lepšie ako psy.

Úplný príbeh

Čo veríš tomuto prasa?

Objavujem jej milú a veselú.

Obrázok, ako aj video z noviniek ABC 7

MIU PET MULTI Praktické hodnotenie sprchy pre domáce zvieratá

MIU PET SPOROR Prehľad

Poznámka: že Mutt, ako aj MIU Pet sa spojili, aby vám priniesli túto recenziu.

Mám obrovský 70-libra mutt menom Ace.

Kúpam ho v dome, pretože mi to šetrí nejaké peniaze v porovnaní s prechodom na odborníka (zhruba 55 dolárov za kúpeľ/kefu a nechty).

Verím však, že sa všetci môžete spojiť s mojím bojom, keď sa snažím kúpať môjho psa sám!

Takže … buď napĺňam vaňu a robím najlepšie, aby som sa dostal do vrcholu chrbta môjho psa naliehaním vody nad ním s vedrom. Potom ho pením, počkajte 10 minút, kým vaňa odteká … len aby som ju naplnila, rovnako ako sa ho pokúsiť opláchnuť! Trvá navždy!

Alebo … len s tým uvádzam peklo a skočím do sprchy nahý so svojím psom! Je to super trápne, ale verte mi, že je to niekedy jednoduchšie!

Nie presne ideálne.

A potom je z programu na výber, ako si prať psa vonku hadicou, potom sa však zaoberáte vážne chladnou vodou.

Aké je teda riešenie?

Čo tak nástroj na sprchovanie domácich miláčikov, ktorý sa pripája priamo k vášmu umývadlu alebo sprche?

Objednajte tu na Amazone

Recenzia sprchy Miu Pet:

Tento produkt mi veľmi odporúčam, ak si kúpate svojho psa doma. To uľahčuje čas kúpania psov! Rovnako ako to stojí za cenu, iba 21,99 dolárov na Amazone.

Ak chcete využiť sprchu pre domáce zvieratá, jednoducho ju spojíte vo svojej skutočnej sprche alebo do umývadla (ak máte malého psa). Produkt uľahčuje opláchnutie a penu vášho psa, ako aj rýchle prepínanie/vypnutie pre pohodlie, ako aj pre úsporu vody.

To tiež vydáva šampón, čo vám umožní opláchnuť a napeniť svojho psa jednou rukou, zatiaľ čo vy maznáte alebo ho držíte s druhou. Určite, kedy využiť šampón so stlačením tlačidla. Len to naplníte vopred svojím požadovaným šampónom.

Niektoré z kľúčových funkcií sprchy domácich miláčikov:

Multifunkčné pre opláchnutie, penenie a masírovanie kabátu

Kompatibilné s väčšinou sprchovacích hláv, umývadla faucet alebo vonkajšie využívanie (prichádza s niekoľkými adaptérmi v tvare väčšiny kohútikov)

Ergonomicky navrhnuté pre jednoduché priľnavosť a pohodlie

Ľahko sa nastaví (urobil som to!)

Umožňuje vám kúpať svojho psa jednou rukou, zatiaľ čo ho držíte alebo ho nahrádza druhou

Objednajte si sprchu pre domáce zvieratá na Amazone

Čo sa mi páči na sprche pre domáce zvieratá od MIU Pet:

Hodí sa takmer na akýkoľvek typ faucetu a obsahuje adaptéry, ako aj na inštaláciu je jednoduché.

Pracuje pre obrovských alebo malých psov (alebo mačky).

Skvelý produkt za fantastickú cenu, iba 21,99 dolárov na Amazone.

Je jednoduché pridať šampón, takže kabát vášho psa dostane peknú penu.

Ako vidíte, zlé eso je nadšené, že sa kúpe! „

Čo nie je také veľké na tejto sprche pre domáce zvieratá:

Prepínač zapnutia/vypnutia vody na zapínanie/vypnutie vody nefungoval tak hladko, ako by som uprednostnil. Je to trochu zložité, ako aj palice (aj keď to nie je obrovský problém).

Dôležité veci, ktoré treba vedieť o tejto sprche pre domáce zvieratá:

Po prvé, ak plánujete nastaviť sprchu pre domáce zvieratá vo vašej sprche, je užitočné mať cesto (nepredané s MIU Pet). Táto metóda nemusíte eliminovať skutočnú sprchovú hlavu zakaždým, keď chcete kúpať svojho psa.

Práve sme sa už nainštalovali, keď sme už mali nainštalovaný rozptyl, pretože sme použili malú práčku, ktorá sa zapojila do sprchy. Skóre!

Po druhé, hadica je fantastickou dĺžkou na 7 stôp a 7 palcov.

Zoberme si nástroj na sprchu pre domáce zvieratá, ak:

1. Už kúpate svojho psa v dome, ako aj požiadavku na jednoduchú metódu, ako sa jeho kabát správne opláchnu.

2. Máte psa, ktorý má tendenciu získať bahnité labky, ako aj vyžadujete jednoduchú metódu, aby ste ho opláchli vo vani.

3. Ste chorí naplniť vaňu pre kúpele vášho psa, ako aj využívať nádobu na nalievanie vody nad ním!

4. Vyžadujete jednoduchú metódu na kúpanie svojho psa v dome medzi odbornými ženíchmi.

Objednajte si sprchu Miu Pet sprcha na Amazone

Má váš pes problém s prepustením?

Nepamätáte si kefu MIU Pet Deshedding Brush, ktorú som vyhodnotil začiatkom tohto roka.

Ak si vyčistíte svojho psa pred kúpaním, bude menej srsti na vyčistenie, ako aj menej kožušiny upchatie odtokov!

Objednajte si kefu Deshedding priamo tu – 13,99 dolárov

Giveaway – vyhrajte bezplatnú sprchu pre domáce zvieratá od MIU Pet – Päť víťazov

*Tento darček skončil. Gratulujeme víťazom.

Chceli by ste vyhrať tento produkt? Len zanechajte komentár nižšie, aby ste sa dostali do môjho darčekov. Dajte mi vedieť, aké ťažké je pre vás kúpať svojho psa doma?

Ak chcete zanechať komentár, budete vyžadovať iba svoje meno a e -mailovú adresu.

V 16. marci si vyberiem náhodne päť víťazov. Na výhru musí mať adresu v USA.Nikdy predtým ste komentovali? Urobte dnes svoj prvý komentár! „ Môžete mi tiež poslať e -mail na adresu lindsay@thatmutt.com, ak máte akýkoľvek typ otázok.

Využili by ste sprchu MIU Pet Shower?

Dovoľte mi pochopiť v komentároch nižšie.

Toto publikovanie obsahuje pridružené odkazy.

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.

Čo ja viem?

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. Ani zďaleka.

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. Swim. 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? ako to robia?

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!

Pes Running

Viem o bežcoch, ktorí necvičia so svojimi psami. Ich dôvody ma prekvapujú – príliš horúce, príliš chladné, psie nedokáže držať krok, psie ťahy. Pre mňa je s týmito výhovorkami niečo strašne zlé. Psy sú naznačené, že bežia.

Pokiaľ ide o mňa, odmietam opustiť svoje Mutt Ace pozadu, aj keď to znamená chôdza.

Ace je vysoký, krátkosrstý laboratórny mix. Je to väčšinou retriever, ale má štíhly rám s viditeľnými svalmi ako Vizsla alebo Weimaraner. Počas mojich pomalších dní sa spomaľuje a robí všetko, čo je v našich silách. V jeho pomalých dňoch (sú zriedkavé) alebo ak bude príliš horúci, znížim aj svoju rýchlosť behu. Koniec koncov, ak by to nebolo pre eso, možno som prestal behať už dávno.

Pretože vlastním psie bežecké a psie vychádzkové spoločnosti v Solana Beach, bežím, takže zvyčajne je ľahké zabudnúť, prečo som začal v prvom rade bežať psie.

Beh je niečo, čo môžem nazvať svojím vlastným. Je to niečo pre mojich psov a pre mňa. Moja miláčik nebeží. Moji členovia rodiny neberajú. Moji kamaráti v meste netekajú. Ale psy? Vždy sa túžia po behu.

V januári 2007 som dostal nápad trénovať na úplný maratón. Bolo to predtým, ako som mal vlastný psí. Vyšiel som na svoj prvý 14 míľový tréningový beh. Potom 15 milerov. Potom 16 míľ.

Myšlienky na to, čo by som si prijal, naplnil svoju myseľ počas týchto behov a motivoval ma, aby som pokračoval. Čítal som Humane Society a Rescue Profils online a mal som myseľ na pár psov – eso boli jedným z nich.

Mutt som prijal v marci, len dva mesiace pred maratónom Fargo v roku 2007. Ace hneď prevzal svoju úlohu môjho bežeckého kamaráta a sprevádzal ma na svojich bežných 6 míľových behoch, ako aj dlhšie od 10 do 20 míľových behov raz týždenne. Jeho rámec a energia z neho urobili optimálneho školiaceho partnera.

Keď je to – 20 stupňov vo Fargo, Ace je stále pripravená bežať. V niektorých prípadoch je tak chladno, že moje mihalnice zmrazia spolu a slinta Aceho kryštalizuje. Je nám to jedno. I throw on an extra layer and Ace wears his boots and vest and out we go.

Viem, aké denné časy na spustenie a na ktorých trasách počas toho, aké obdobia pri nákupe maximalizujú svoj čas sami – čas so svojím psom alebo čohokoľvek psieho psov, ktoré som náhodou bežal v tej konkrétnej hodine.

Running is exciting because I know that the older I get, the stronger I will become. V 26 rokoch ešte nie som vo svojom behu. I realize this is all a matter of attitude, but I refuse to believe I ought to be slowing down already. My faster times, fewer injuries and enhanced mileage show my point.

Still, after just two and a half years of running with my dog, I’ve discovered my dog’s pace has slowed. Already, Ace is older than me (about 34 or so) in canine years.

Good thing I don’t care much about speed. If I leave my view at home or refuse to look at it until I get home, Ace keeps me at a stable 10-minute mile pace. It seems to be where we have melded after so numerous workouts together.

My mutt Ace, as well as the canine runners across the country offer much more support to runners than they will ever know.

If I can offer a canine one thing, it’s to opt for a run. Whether it’s a paid client, a rescue dog, a pal or family member’s canine or my mutt Ace, you won’t find me running without a buddy at my side.

For more, see my other post on my canine running business.

Benadryl for Dogs during Fireworks, Does it Work?

Yes, Benadryl can assist a pet dog feel calm if he’s afraid of fireworks or thunder. It is okay to provide a dose of Benadryl to your pet dog to assist him feel a lot more relaxed. (More on the appropriate dosing below.)

Obviously, you must seek advice from with your dog’s veterinarian before trying any type of type of medication, including Benadryl, to make sure it’s okay for your special dog.

Dog Benadryl information in this post:

Benadryl for dogs during fireworks & storms
Benadryl dosage for dogs
Will Benadryl calm my pet dog during fireworks?
What else will calm a pet dog during fireworks?
Other stress and anxiety medications for dogs during fireworks

Benadryl for pet dog fireworks stress and anxiety

Benadryl can “gently calm a pet with moderate to moderate storm anxiety,” stated Dr. Danel Grimmett, a veterinarian with Sunset Veterinary center in Edmond, Okla.

I emailed her in the past for a publish about medications for dogs during fireworks.

Grimmett said in addition to storm stress and anxiety or fireworks anxiety, Benadryl is commonly utilized for dogs that have moderate stress and anxiety or movement sickness in the car. Of course, she suggests you seek advice from with your dog’s own veterinarian before providing Benadryl.

*Get my ideas on exactly how to assist a pet dog who’s afraid of fireworks. Kliknite tu.

If you believe your pet dog needs something stronger than Benadryl, see this publish on prescription medications for dogs during fireworks.

How much Benadryl must I provide my pet dog for fireworks anxiety?

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an over-the-counter medication for people. It normally is available in 25mg tablets. You can get it at quite much any type of drugstore or grocery store.

Many veterinarians suggest Benadryl for dogs that have itchy skin or to calm a pet dog with moderate anxiety.

Dog stress and anxiety Benadryl dosage

The dose for dogs is not the exact same as the dose for people, so you can’t go by the label. It’s finest to ask your dog’s vet what the appropriate dose must be.

Multiple vets have told me (for my lab mix Ace) that the appropriate dose of Benadryl for dogs is generally:

1mg per 1 pound of body weight 2-3 times per day.

Napríklad:

A 25-pound pet dog would get one 25mg Benadryl tablet 2-3 times per day.
A 50-pound pet dog would get two 25mg Benadryl tablets 2-3 times per day.
A 75-pound pet dog would get three 25mg Benadryl tablets 2-3 times per day.

I tend to provide the lightest dose possible.

My pet dog Ace is 65 pounds, so I just provide him the dose suggested for a 50-pound dog. however this is for itchy skin; Ace doesn’t have obvious stress and anxiety around thunder or fireworks.

Does Benadryl really calm a pet dog during fireworks?

Whether or not Benadryl will assist your pet dog feel calm during fireworks depends on:

the special dog
the severity of the dog’s anxiety
when the stress and anxiety medication is provided to the dog

I suggest you attempt to provide your pet dog Benadryl for stress and anxiety about 45 minutes before you expect to hear fireworks. That method the medication has time to assist your pet dog feel calm before the fireworks begin.

Calming dogs down when the actual fireworks have already started is a great deal a lot more difficult than assisting a pet dog feel calm before the fireworks begin.

If your pet dog has serious stress and anxiety (and I indicate severe!) around fireworks or thunder, see this publish for some extra ideas.

I would like to hear about your experience in the comments.

How long does it take Benadryl to work for a dog’s anxiety?

It’s most likely different for every dog, however in my experience Benadryl begins assist a pet dog feel a lot more kicked back in about 30 minutes.

Keep in mind, it may not be evident to you whether or not the Benadryl is really assisting your pet dog feel calm. often it’s difficult to tell.

A couple of warnings about Benadryl for pet dog anxiety:

1. Benadryl dosage for dogs: Ask your vet what the appropriate dose must be for your pet dog if you’re not sure! (Above, I provided the Benadryl dosage I’ve been told by a number of vets.)

2. checked out the label. note that some medications might are available in 50mg tablets vs. 25mg. Make sure to checked out the label.

3. Don’t provide your pet dog chilly medicine. You don’t want to provide your pet dog Benadryl (diphenhydramine) if it’s mixed with chilly medicine. things like Tylenol (acetaminophen), Advil or Sudafed are normally not suggested for dogs as well as can be harmful. If you have questions, ask a vet.

Will Benadryl make my pet dog sleepy?

Benadryl does make a great deal of dogs sleepy since one of the side impacts of Benadryl is drowsiness.

If your pet dog is feeling sleepy from the Benadryl, he must have an much easier time kicking back as well as resting while fireworks are going on outside. Benadryl can likewise assist calm a pet dog while traveling.

So yes, it’s absolutely okay to try to provide your pet dog Benadryl to try to assist calm him down.

Alternatives to Benadryl for dogs

What else can I provide my pet dog to calm him from fireworks or thunder?

Besides Benadryl for dogs during fireworks, there are a couple of natural remedies you can provide to a pet dog to try to kick back them:

Rescue Remedy. This is a product made from flower material that is created to naturally calm a dog’s nerves.

Thundershirt. A ThunderShirt is created to carefully wrap around the dog’s body in buy to assist him feel less anxious. You might likewise try a ThunderShirt in addition to providing your pet dog Benadryl.

Dog Appeasing Pheromones (DAP). ADAPTIL is a brand that mimics the natural pet dog appeasing pheromone dogs understand from birth.

These assist a pet dog feel calm in stressful circumstances like during thunder, travel or fireworks. ADAPTIL is offered as a diffuser (wall plug-in), a collar or a spray. I suggest the spray.

Other pet dog fireworks stress and anxiety medications

If your pet dog has serious stress and anxiety around fireworks or thunderstorms as well as Benadryl does not seem to help, then you may want to think about a prescription stress and anxiety medication from your dog’s vet.

There are prescription fireworks stress and anxiety medications offered for dogs such as Diazepam (Valium) as well as Acepromazine.

Diazepam, or valium, is a sedative as well as muscle mass relaxer that must assist your do feel calm during fireworks.

Tranquilizer for dogs fireworks
One prescription pet dog stress and anxiety medication is called Acepromazine.

Acepromazine must always be administered under the direct supervision of a veterinarian as it is extremely powerful, according to Grimmett. She suggests you do not leave your pet dog house alone after providing this tranquilizer.

This stress and anxiety medication has not been proven to work in eliminating the dog’s fear, according to 1-800-PetMeds, a pet pharmacy that brings Acepromazine. The medication will, however, likely make the pet dog calm.

Make sure to ask your vet concerns about these medications as well as the prospective side impacts so you can make the very best decision based on your pet dog or puppy’s stress and anxiety level during fireworks or storms.

What has assisted your dog’s stress and anxiety around fireworks?

In the comments, I’d like to hear what’s helped your dog.

My pet dog Ace does not seem to be fazed by loud noises, thankfully. My young pup Remy gets a bit anxious as well as hunkers down on his bed or tries to get as close as possible to us. checked out out our 4th of July with dogs routine here.

*Get my ideas on exactly how to assist a pet dog who’s afraid of fireworks. Kliknite tu.

Products to assist Dogs With Fireworks:

Thundershirt:The Thundershirt is worth a try in addition to other training techniques as well as potentially anti-anxiety medication.
Dog Appeasing Pheromones:Adaptil releases certain pheromones that naturally appease as well as calm dogs. offered as a diffuser you plug in to the wall, a collar or a spray.
A white noise machine:An actual white noise machine works so well to block out the noise. You might likewise try a loud fan as well as keep music or the TV playing.

*This publish consists of affiliate links.

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What to do when your dog is afraid of fireworks

Does it take longer for black dogs to get adopted?

Black dogs might have a harder time getting adopted simply because of their color. This logic mostly applies to big, black dogs. and also black cats. I’ve written about the topic before on this blog and for other publications.

But lately as I look at the black appeal sleeping at my feet I wonder if this “black pet dog syndrome” really exists.

Are black dogs genuinely harder to place into homes? Or is “black pet dog syndrome” another animal sheltering myth? Is it a way for us rescue volunteers to put the blame on the public?

“It’s not our fault he hasn’t been adopted yet,” a shelter volunteer might say. “No one wants a big, black dog.”

Shelters and rescues are not doing black dogs any good by spreading these negative messages.

People want to hear positive messages. Something like, “Did you know our rescue saved 100 black dogs from the pound last year? We have 20 black beauties waiting to be adopted today.”

Positive energy goes a long way.

The problem with “black pet dog syndrome” is not whether it exists – it very well might. The problem is how shelter and rescue workers don’t even question it.

There are no professional statistics to back up “black pet dog syndrome.” (If you have some, show me.) Black pet dog syndrome is nothing a lot more than an urban legend.

Questioning big, black pet dog syndrome

Do people really seek out lighter-colored dogs? identified dogs?

Is the American dream to own a golden retriever or a golden lab?

I don’t think so.

The KC pet dog blog did a great job questioning this very issue of “black pet dog syndrome.” It asks: Could it be that it seems like shelters are full of black dogs because there are so lots of of them in the first place?

We do know, for example, that the Labrador is the most popular breed in the United States, according to the American Kennel Club. It has been the most popular breed for years. Not only that, but black is the most common color for Labs because black is a dominant gene for the breed.

It’s safe to say the black lab is the most popular pet dog in the United States.

People are obtaining their black labs somewhere. maybe rescues and shelters need to work harder to compete with breeders, pet shops and people re-homing their dogs. There is absolutely a demand for black labs. We need to step up our game.

How to help black dogs get adopted

For the sake of argument, let’s just assume black dogs are harder to get adopted. If that is the case, then it’s just a reason for rescues and shelters to try harder.

That indicates making it much easier for people to adopt by getting these big, black dogs out into public each day of the week, lowering adoption fees and using adoptions during convenient hours. getting rid of the “home visit” would also make adopting a lot more appealing.

Rescues must offer minimized adoption fees on any long-term animals, regardless of color.

They must offer adoption specials on black animals for at least a month each year.

They could also create a fun photo contest with judges to see who can get the best pictures of the black dogs up for adoption. That could be a lot of fun!

A costume contest for black dogs could also make an entertaining fundraiser.

Obstacles for big, black dogs

Photo: 4LuvofDog.org

There are, of course, certain points I just can’t argue.

Black dogs are absolutely harder to photograph.

This is not an excuse, though. It just indicates shelters need to make sure to get better photos of the black dogs. It’s not that hard to get a good photo of a black pet dog outside with good lighting. I do this every day.

Another aspect is that black family pets have a distinguished look even if they have just a hint of gray. They look old. few people want to adopt old dogs. Right, Cosmo? „

It certainly does seem like black dogs and cats are overlooked. I’ve known lots of black dogs locally that waited years to get adopted. There are also black cats in our local shelters that have been waiting for homes just as long.

I chose a “big, black dog” from a local rescue to sponsor, and I hope to sponsor another big, black pet dog after this sweet kid named Dex gets adopted.

Nearly every shelter, pound or rescue worker I speak to will back up “black pet dog syndrome” based on her experience that black dogs do get adopted last.

Some shelters will even kill black animals as swiftly as they legally are allowed because they “know they won’t be adopted.” Why waste money on a pet dog that will sit in the shelter for months? It’s better to “euthanize” and open up space for “more adoptable” animals.

That’s just as bad as killing a healthy pet dog (of any color) based solely on her breed.

My black mutt

Whether big, black dogs are genuinely harderAby sa adoptovali alebo nie, majú v mojom srdci zvláštne miesto. Milujem svoje veľké, čierne Mutt Ace. Čierna je krásna. Priťahujú ma čierne psy a mačky. Elegantné čierne psy bývajú mojimi obľúbenými. Som „Čierny psík psov“.

Keď príde čas, aby som si adoptoval iného psa, budem mať ťažko neprijať „čierny laboratórny mix“, ktorý vyzerá presne ako eso.

Moja „čierna perla“. Môj ohromujúci chlapec.

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My senior mutt Ace has had a rough couple of months healthwise.

The bad guy now has 5 draining skin lesions on different areas of his body.

He’s been wearing a cone collar for 7.5 months, as well as he’s had so many different kinds of antibiotics that his digestive system is really out of whack.

Ace was originally diagnosed with a “foreign body” back in November when there was only one draining wound. now that he has 5 wounds we ruled out “foreign body” as well as his dermatologist (yep, he has his own dermatologist) says this is likely an autoimmune disease, meaning his own body is attacking healthy cells.

Ace just started a new medication (Atopica) to ideally stop his body from attacking itself. It’s as well soon to tell if it’s working. We might truly utilize your positive thoughts now.

How PetVi has helped my dog Ace

One thing Ace’s vets tell me is it’s great to keep him on a probiotic supplement during this time around since of all the antibiotics he’s been on. That’s where PetVi has been helpful.

PetVi is a nutritional supplement for dogs as well as cats formulated to restore as well as preserve the pet’s gut health, according to the company. The product includes pre as well as probiotics as well as is designed to assist boost the pet’s immune system.

A issue with antibiotics is they can likewise ruin the “good” bacteria in a dog’s gut together with the “bad” bacteria. providing probiotics to a dog on antibiotics can help bring back that great bacteria.

Since my dog has been having an upset stomach because of all the antibiotics, we decided to keep him on a probiotic at the exact same time. However, you would want to discuss this with your pup’s vet because sometimes it may be finest to provide the probiotic after the dog is with the antibotics.

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Thank you to our “taste testers” who have likewise had a possibility to try PetVi’s supplements along with Ace. checked out what the dogs’ owners have to state below.

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Daizie as well as Anya

“I utilized Petvi a few years on my dog Daizie as well as it worked excellent however had stopped utilizing it. A few months back she started throwing up as well as getting upset tummy on a routine basis. I told my other half that I was tired of her feeling so poor as well as that I was going to buy a few of the PetVi as well as begin her back on it. It’s been about two months as well as she has yet to have a upset tummy or throw up.

“I bought the hip as well as joint formula since she is getting old, 7 years old, as well as seems to have helped. Can’t truly tell cause she is in excellent health and wellness however if it works for joints like it does for her digestive system then I am sure it will remedy any type of joint issues.

[quote_center]”I can tell you the scratching has subsided a lot, as for the shedding it has gotten a bit better.”[/quote_center]

“My youngsters have a dog, Anya. She is a German shepherd mix. She scratches a great deal as well as sheds like a beast. The PetVi that I won in your contest was for her. I can tell you the scratching has subsided a lot, as for the shedding it has gotten a bit better.”  – Stacey

Zeus

“Zeus most definitely enjoys the additional topping on his kibble. In fact, I get ‘the look’ from him if I don’t add the powder.

“And his physical response? exactly how do I put this delicately? His system is working much better since his poop is no longer soft as well as mushy. It is well-formed, solid logs. Makes clean up so much easier! The PetVi is the only thing I changed. I presume this means his gut is more properly balanced, something I have been working on for a long time.

“Next step, his itchy skin as well as resulting obsessive licking which has not improved while utilizing PetVi. Zeus obviously has more than his share of food as well as allergy issues. He is a work in progress.”  – Linda

Cleo and Baby

“I am noticing a huge difference in their behavior, however it isn’t showing as such on the outside yet. They like ton. Ak položim svoju misku s jedlom bez toho, aby som na ňu doplnil, pohľad na mňa, potom na misku. Budem vyžadovať, aby som si objednal viac, pretože sú na to úplne závislí. “ – Norma (na obrázku je jej pes Cleo. Dieťa nie je zobrazené.)

Ak by nejaký typ vašich psov alebo mačiek chcel byť uvedený v mojom ďalšom príspevku Petvi, pošlite e -mail lindsay@thatmutt.com.

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