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Adopting A Dog – Puppy Or Adult?
Everyone is surely going to get excited when trying to adopt a dog. Truly a man’s best friend, you can rely on your pet dog in giving you company, cuddling up together and some can even guard your house. You need to review your personal lifestyle...
Cat Playing or Fighting
With multi, cats can play rough. Outdoor cats that stay outside
or can go outside will also play rough with other cats. Biting
your ankles or arms can be play for your cat. Cats that have
extra energy to play and have difficulty finding ways to...
Dogs In American Animation
One of the most beloved subjects for the creation of cartoon characters in America is the dog. Countless dogs have graced movie and television screens as animated characters - too many to cover in one short article in fact. There must be something...
Good dog health and happiness for Charlie
Good dog health and happiness for Charlie Our Charlie's dog health was a very important issue to us in our family. It all started when he was a puppy of course. Aside from the fun and laughter he brought into our lives he brought us new found...
Proper Diet For Your Dog
The dietary regimen is an important aspect of survival. The
objective of dietary management is to meet the basic nutritional
requirements of the individual with proper proportions of
protein, carbohydrates, and fat in a well-balanced diet...
Rescued Animals: They Often Make the Best Pets
I've always had pets ever since I was a child - both cats and
dogs, usually at the same time. I've had purebred pets and mixed
breeds - a few purchased from pet stores and breeders, while
most of the others were rescued from local animal shelters...
Siberian Husky Complete Profile
Key Facts: Size: Medium Height: 45 - 50 cm (18 - 20 inches) Weight: 14.5 - 15.5 kg (32 - 34 lb) Life Span: 14 years Grooming: Straightforward Exercise: Medium Feeding: Medium Temperament: Alert & reliable Country of Origin: Germany AKC Group:...
The story of the 12 animals zodiac in China
The story of the 12 animals zodiac in China One day, Tian Di (The God Above) wanted to manage all animals on earth. He took out 12 chairs and told the cat to tell 11 other animals to go to the sky palace. When the cat told the ox about it, the...
Transporting Rescued Animals
Cats and Dogs from the Hurricane affected regions still need
help. I do my part by transporting animals when I can. I work
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coming through my area. I volunteer to take a "leg"...
WHAT'S IN A DOG'S NAME: 5 TIPS FOR FINDING THE RIGHT NAME FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND
Your choice of pet name is important. Here are some things to think about before naming your pet. Your dog's name says as much about your pet as it does about you. There are literally hundreds of potential names you can give your dog, but it has...
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How to Choose a Dog Walker that's Right for Your Dog
If you are like most working Americans you are low on time and
high on tasks. You might put in long hours at the office. This
shortens the amount of time you spend engaging in dog walking
with your best canine friend every day. Different dog breeds
have different daily exercise requirements, so your pooch might
need extensive dog walking or run in the middle of the day.
How can you take your dog walking and be at work at the same
time? You can hire a dog walker to be your dog walking
replacement while you are at work. Often times a dog walker is
more then just a necessity because many dogs that have limited
dog walking time become irritable. Dogs need to have daily
exercise and human connection through dog walking.
Your dog may even act out by chewing up your couch and favorite
pair of heels when you are gone. In some instances, a dog in
need of consistent dog walking will show aggression. This lack
of exercise has let excess energy build up.
Dog walking during the day is also necessary for many dogs
because they simply can't go a long duration without going the
bathroom. You may be at work for 12 hours and this can be too
long for dogs to go without relieving themselves and/or having a
snack. Therefore, daily dog walking can be a great benefit to
many dogs.
We have established that daily dog walking by a dog walker is
great idea. The question now is how do you choose a dog walker?
There are many things to consider when you choose a dog walker.
Your dog is a member of your family so you need to go through
many of the same considerations that you would when hiring a
babysitter for your children.
When hiring a babysitter for your children you normally look to
family and friends for references. Do the same when you are
looking for a dog walker. You can seek out references from
friends that have dog walkers, your veterinarian, and dog
groomer. They may know of individual dog walkers or dog walking
services.
Take time to interview your dog walker. Do they have dog walking
experience? Can you speak with any of their clients? Do they
have a business license? Find this information and investigate
it thoroughly. The last thing you want to do is leave your dog
in the hands of someone that is unprofessional or may harm your
dog.
Feeling comfortable with a dog walker's references is also
necessary because you will need to give them a key to your home
so they can pick up your pooch. They will enter your home for
daily dog walking, so you
must trust them like you would trust a
babysitter.
You need to assess the services your dog walker has to offer.
Will they provide special assistance to your dog especially if
it is an older dog that may be blind or has arthritis? What
types of care services will your dog walker provide in addition
to dog walking? For example, will they also provide water and
feed your dog? Will they then cleanup any dog waste? You need to
understand the scope of services your dog walker is willing to
provide.
There are few factors to think about with regards to the actual
dog walking. Will the dog walker walk your dog solo or with a
group of dogs? A group of dogs may satisfy your needs, but this
limits the amount of personal attention your dog can receive.
You might have to pay more for a solo walk, but it could be
worth the additional cost to keep your pooch happy.
You also need to determine what time your dog walker will come
each time, how many times per week, and the length of the dog
walk. It is a good idea to find a dog walker that can work
around your schedule. They may be a great dog walker, but if
they are too busy then they may not be able to meet your needs.
Don't forget to bring your dog into the picture during the
interview process. The dog walker needs to meet your dog.
Observe how the dog walker interacts with your dog. Are they
friendly? Does you dog appear to warm up to them immediately? If
you have an opportunity, try to watch your dog walker interact
with other dogs. Are they curt with dogs they aren't walking?
Once you do hire a dog walker, you need to monitor their
performance during the first few weeks to determine whether they
are the right dog walker for your pooch. How can you do this if
you are at work? It's as easy as enlisting the help of your
neighbor or anyone that will be in your neighborhood during the
day. Have them observe the time of day your dog walker arrives
and how they treat your dog during dog walking.
Don't forget to provide your dog walker with emergency contact
information. Also inform them of any special needs your dog may
have. Finding the right dog walker can keep both you and your
pooch happy.
About the author:
Katie, a lifelong dog lover, owns
http://www.dog-breeds-infosite.com which is the ultimate dog
lover's resource. Research dog breeds & get free tips on dog
training, dog supplies, dog health, dog school, dog grooming,
dog laws, dog products & how to find dog sitters & dog walkers.
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