Saturday, August 21, 2010
Basset Hound
Let sleeping dogs lie.....Charles Dickens
All about me.
My name - Basset Hound (in French that means "low set")
My average height - 14 inches
My average weight - 45 to 65 pounds
My coloring - Black, tan, white - in no particular order.
What I'm Trying to Say is........
It might be a little hard to tell when we Basset Hounds are bowing down - you know, with our back legs up and our front legs flat on the ground - but with most dogs it's pretty easy to see that they're saying. "I want to play!" (We Basset Hounds usually just take naps instead.)
Woofs of Wisdom.
Put on a happy face! (Or if that seems like it might take too much energy, you might just want to take a nap. Sweet dreams!)
Fur Fact.
We, the Basset Hounds, cannot tell a lie. The father of our country, President George Washington, was a great man - and an owner of Basset Hounds.
Four - Footed Funnies
Why did the Basset Hound bury his bone in the yard?
Because he was too short to put it up in the tree.
In the Doghouse....
Keep your head low and your nose to the ground. Trouble will sail right over your head! (Although you might also end up somewhere you've never been before by accident. That happens to us a lot and that's why our humans try not to let us wander away.)
Food, Fur and You....
Always wash your ears....especially if you've recently stepped on them,
Artlist Collection
THE DOG
Guide to life
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Boat Safety fot Dogs
Some dogs are natural swimmers. They'll plunge into the water without coaxing. Other dogs are landlubbers that tiptoe around the smallest puddles during walks. Regardless of your dog's tolerance for swimming, he should always wear a "float coat" on a boat. Dogs that fall overboard accidentally can tire quickly, especially in a strong currant. They can drown before you notice they are missing. Shallow water or deep, it doesn't matter.
Boating with your dog is pure enjoyment----bonding on the open water, or lazing around on the deck of a docked vessel. Before you cast off, consider these important safety measures.
Make sure there is adequate shade for your dog, and ensure that the floor is not too slippery or hot for him to walk on both common with fiberglass-bottomed boats.)
If you anchor your boat in open waters and let your dog swim, attach a lightweight doggie boat ladder to the diving platform (at the stern). This will make helping your dog out of the water much easier.
Consider purchasing a boat alarm, which comes with a remote dog collar that sounds if the dog falls overboard.
Monitor fishing gear. Dogs will smell bait and be tempted to nose through dangerous tackle boxes that contain hooks and other items they can choke on.
Helpful hints from Dog Lover's Daily Companion
Wendy Nan Rees and Kristen Hampshire
Boating with your dog is pure enjoyment----bonding on the open water, or lazing around on the deck of a docked vessel. Before you cast off, consider these important safety measures.
Make sure there is adequate shade for your dog, and ensure that the floor is not too slippery or hot for him to walk on both common with fiberglass-bottomed boats.)
If you anchor your boat in open waters and let your dog swim, attach a lightweight doggie boat ladder to the diving platform (at the stern). This will make helping your dog out of the water much easier.
Consider purchasing a boat alarm, which comes with a remote dog collar that sounds if the dog falls overboard.
Monitor fishing gear. Dogs will smell bait and be tempted to nose through dangerous tackle boxes that contain hooks and other items they can choke on.
Helpful hints from Dog Lover's Daily Companion
Wendy Nan Rees and Kristen Hampshire
Dog Adoption
After one of our beloved dogs passed away we went on a search for a new member to add to this family. We found our Marley. She was about one year old they told us. So I guess she is about three years old now.
She is one of the sweetest girls I have ever met. I do have to admit a little odd looking at first. She also came with an odor unrecognizable. The car ride home now gives us laughs. I think we were all a bit uncomfortable mostly Marley. We just rolled the windows down.
I'm not sure what kind of life she had before joining our family. She gets scared when I sweep. I don't think she likes brooms. That's O.K. it just makes me want to hug her more.
After having her for a year I don't know what came over me, but I said Marley sit and she did. This beautiful girl that came into our family was already trained and I didn't even know it.
It's funny out of all my four dogs she gets the most compliments. She is the mutt, oh what a beautiful one she is. Inside and out. She has a heart of gold. She loves to cuddle and sleep on my bed. She is also a great watch dog. She protects our family by barking only when people are outside our home. Thank you Marley. I sleep good at night knowing you are on the lookout.
I just wanted to share my pet adoption story with you. We are so very blessed to have our
Mar Mar. She has a home for life and our hearts for life. We love you Miss Marley.
Kathy Chermak
When looking for a new puppy or dog please search your local animal shelters first. You'll be amazed at how many types of dogs are there and how great they can be. Many dogs living in shelters are already obedience trained. Of course, other sources (like breeders) can have great dogs, but to be able to give a home to a shelter or rescue animal is very special. All they want is a little companionship and a lot of love. The next time you are thinking about getting a new pet, give your local shelter or rescue agency a try - there's a dog waiting for you.
The association of pet dog trainers - top tips from top trainers
She is one of the sweetest girls I have ever met. I do have to admit a little odd looking at first. She also came with an odor unrecognizable. The car ride home now gives us laughs. I think we were all a bit uncomfortable mostly Marley. We just rolled the windows down.
I'm not sure what kind of life she had before joining our family. She gets scared when I sweep. I don't think she likes brooms. That's O.K. it just makes me want to hug her more.
After having her for a year I don't know what came over me, but I said Marley sit and she did. This beautiful girl that came into our family was already trained and I didn't even know it.
It's funny out of all my four dogs she gets the most compliments. She is the mutt, oh what a beautiful one she is. Inside and out. She has a heart of gold. She loves to cuddle and sleep on my bed. She is also a great watch dog. She protects our family by barking only when people are outside our home. Thank you Marley. I sleep good at night knowing you are on the lookout.
I just wanted to share my pet adoption story with you. We are so very blessed to have our
Mar Mar. She has a home for life and our hearts for life. We love you Miss Marley.
Kathy Chermak
When looking for a new puppy or dog please search your local animal shelters first. You'll be amazed at how many types of dogs are there and how great they can be. Many dogs living in shelters are already obedience trained. Of course, other sources (like breeders) can have great dogs, but to be able to give a home to a shelter or rescue animal is very special. All they want is a little companionship and a lot of love. The next time you are thinking about getting a new pet, give your local shelter or rescue agency a try - there's a dog waiting for you.
The association of pet dog trainers - top tips from top trainers
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Making Your Own Doggie Greeting Cards
Homemade Greeting cards from your dog to your friends and family and their pets are a cute way to show you care at the holidays or for a special occasion. These memorable cards will stick out from the pack of generic greetings, and they make a great family activity.
Even the least creative of us can make a fun card by starting with a ready-made kit from the craft store. These usually include card blanks, envelopes, and embellishments for creating your card, and often include a theme, such as dogs. Everything you need is in the package --- sometimes even the adhesive!
If a kit is too restrictive for your imagination, you can get blank cards and envelopes and decorate them with paper, stencils, stamps, stickers, photos, ribbons, glitter, decorative pens, and other embellishments you collect on your own. The scrap booking aisle of your local craft store will give you tons of ideas. When I see cute paper, card stock, ribbons, stickers, hang tags, or anything that is dog related, I often buy it and tuck it away for another time so I have a ready supply of materials to work with. If you are artistically talented, you can draw or paint on your card too.
Advanced crafters can even fold their own envelopes out of decorative paper, using a template, or attach embellishments with special decorative eyelets.
If you want to send out many copies of your card, your local print shop or copy center will be able to make color copies and sometimes even fold them. Just be sure the size you choose fits in the envelope you select.
Sign the card from your pet (and you, if you like) add a "paw print" with a rubber stamp or sticker in that shape.
Old dog magazines make fun, inexpensive wrapping paper. After you're done reading them, store them until you need them. When you have a small gift that needs to be wrapped, tear an appropriate page out of a magazine and use it to wrap the gift. For example, use a picture of a Labrador to wrap a gift for a Labrador. For larger gifts, glue or the images onto larger paper, then wrap with that. This special wrapping will personalize any gift.
Dog Lover's Daily companion
Even the least creative of us can make a fun card by starting with a ready-made kit from the craft store. These usually include card blanks, envelopes, and embellishments for creating your card, and often include a theme, such as dogs. Everything you need is in the package --- sometimes even the adhesive!
If a kit is too restrictive for your imagination, you can get blank cards and envelopes and decorate them with paper, stencils, stamps, stickers, photos, ribbons, glitter, decorative pens, and other embellishments you collect on your own. The scrap booking aisle of your local craft store will give you tons of ideas. When I see cute paper, card stock, ribbons, stickers, hang tags, or anything that is dog related, I often buy it and tuck it away for another time so I have a ready supply of materials to work with. If you are artistically talented, you can draw or paint on your card too.
Advanced crafters can even fold their own envelopes out of decorative paper, using a template, or attach embellishments with special decorative eyelets.
If you want to send out many copies of your card, your local print shop or copy center will be able to make color copies and sometimes even fold them. Just be sure the size you choose fits in the envelope you select.
Sign the card from your pet (and you, if you like) add a "paw print" with a rubber stamp or sticker in that shape.
Old dog magazines make fun, inexpensive wrapping paper. After you're done reading them, store them until you need them. When you have a small gift that needs to be wrapped, tear an appropriate page out of a magazine and use it to wrap the gift. For example, use a picture of a Labrador to wrap a gift for a Labrador. For larger gifts, glue or the images onto larger paper, then wrap with that. This special wrapping will personalize any gift.
Dog Lover's Daily companion
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Practice, Praise and Positive rewards - Dog training tips
The old saying "Practice, Patience, practice" is key when it comes to training your puppy or dog. They learn by repetition and reward for positive behavior.
Practice a little at a time, but often. Several five or ten minutes training sessions spread through out the day are more effective than one long session. Just like small children, puppies have short attention spans, and a board or distracted puppy won't learn anything at all.
Who doesn't love to get a reward for work well done? Your dog is the same. Reward your dog with treats while saying, "Good boy/girl" in a high pitched, affectionate voice. Always reward immediately. Never wait to give an obedient dog a treat - you want to teach him that this is what you want and to keep up the good work. The more you turn the lesson into a positive and rewarding time, the better your puppy will learn.
Always end the session on a good note, going back to something your puppy has previously learned if necessary. This will encourage both of you to look forward to the next session.
Dog Lover's Daily companion
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