How Dogs Bring Balance to an Unbalanced Society
People have known the importance of maintaining the health of not only the body but also the mind and spirit. We all know that without the balance of these three great aspects of man, we will not live healthy nor do we think healthy thoughts. Bad thoughts are sources of great problems such as poverty, hunger and many others therefore thinking positive beliefs, thoughts and also doing good things would definitely result to a healthy lifestyle and happy living. In this reason, many people aim to become healthy but there are times when we forget to have a balanced life making our lives unbalanced. Just like when we face small problems such as when we are in a middle of traffic, we sometimes tend to forget to be calm and thus we may lose our patience. Being in a busy world can sometimes make us forget that we should be balanced in everything we do so that everything will be sailing smoothly. Sometimes the only things that could make us remember how unbalanced we are, are our dogs.There are times in our lives that even other people would not be able to appreciate everything we would do and there are also times when we do not have anyone to talk our problems too. For some people especially living their own, they become quite lonely in their homes hence having a pet for company is the option left to not be all alone. Haven’t you noticed how we have become unbalanced? They mirror of how we have become unbalanced in our ways of living that it has caused as other complicating problems. When dogs do not obey what we say, it is because we are not balanced to nature that they reflect our character. To dogs, they may not have great intelligence but they show loyalty to their owners. People may be hard to please but for dogs even a single tap in their heads from their owners’ hands are worth like gold to them. Our pets are our great companions and even if others may feel that you are not good enough, still, in the eyes of our pets we are adorable. Dogs love their owners unconditionally but men sometimes love in certain conditions. Humans measure his worth with money but for dogs the worth of his owner is priceless nevertheless we see how man has been very unbalanced in his life. In this situation we see the need for our shattered selves to be reconnected again to Mother Nature so that we are again in the path of being balanced. If we put our lives back in balance we will be able to see life more beautifully just like what our pet dog sees. Life only needs to be simple yet full of fun and learning.
The way that we treat our dogs is affected by the way we handle our lives. But sometimes the only solution to make our selves be inclined again to nature is to look at ourselves and turn away from ways that makes our lives not balanced.
In memory of Maui, our most-loved naughty and playful dog.
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Spending Quality Time with Your Dog
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| Our dog Maui and my daughter |
How much time can you spend with your dog? All day long, half of a day or few hours in a day? Regardless of how much you spend your quality time with your dog, it is essential to include them in any sorts of activities you do. Just like children, dogs need attention and love from their master. They are considered a man’s best friend because they are loyal, playful and sweet. However, some dog owners are too busy with their lives, leaving the dog inside their house, alone and lonely. This is a common problem faced by most dog owners because they cannot set time for their pet. But anyone can spend time with their dog without putting much effort.
Here are five ways in spending quality time with your dog.
- Take him along with you. Whether you run errands, pick your kids from school, or shop at a grocery store, including your lovely dog is a hassle-free method of giving him the attention and love he needs. Some animal behaviorist suggest that dog owners who have a lifestyle of being around the house, watch movies or soccer games and fetch the kids from school should let their dog participate in these daily activities to promote and meet the dog’s social needs.
- Sleep with your dog. Dog experts agree that allowing the pet to sleep in your bedroom promotes bond without extra effort on your part. It is not necessary to place the dog in your bed but as long as they are at your room and you sleep with him every day, it will be great already.
- Do things that both of you like. Dogs are physically active. Take time to find things that will benefit you both. You and your dog can do activities like running, swimming or hiking.
- Try to multi-task. If you are busy cooking or cleaning the house, you can command your dog to sit still or lie down. Train him to do it so that it will not be a burden on your part. You can also brush his hair or cuddle him when you are watching TV shows.
- Delegate your dog to other family member. If you happen not to live alone, you can ask help from other members of the family. Delegating the responsibility to them will minimize effort on your part and will enable the dog’s needs to be met. Teach them how to care for the pet and be sure that all of you are consistent with the commands you use.
With these five simple ways of spending time with your dog, his needs such as feeding, exercise and attention will be attained. Whether you have a lot of things to do, a little creativity will cover up the time you have not spent with your dog.
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Dog Food: What Does it Really Contain?
A healthy balanced diet is great for dogs to avoid health problems in the future. On top of that, a healthy dog will certainly do great when trained. With many commercial dog foods available in the market, it must be hard to choose what kind of dog food you are going to use. What does it really contain to make dogs healthy?
People used to make homemade dog food before. Nowadays, more and more people try to purchase commercial dog food because of the underlying factors such as balanced diet, nutritional benefits, and dangerous substances that most people don't know about. Commercial dog food assures you that the ingredients in it will not cause problems if digested by your dog and it will provide a balanced diet.
Ingredients
The ingredients of dog food vary form one company to another. In most cases, meat and bone meals are included in dog foods. Dog food also include offal, grains, and others that contribute to the dog's balanced meal. According to experts, a quality dog food results to a healthier coat, firmer stools, and lesser digestive problems.
Meat
This is one important ingredient in dog foods. It provides enough protein to dogs to build stronger muscles and agile physique.
Carbohydrates
Since dogs are very active in nature, they must have the energy to last in physical activities such as training or playing. Dog experts say that it is best to include great sources of carbohydrates to a dog's meal like potatoes and rice.
Vitamins and Minerals
Although humans are capable of utilizing vitamins and minerals supplements, it doesn't mean that dogs react in the same way. However, dog foods contain other vitamins and minerals that are very good for your dog's health. You should not buy dog food with Vitamin K3 since it has not been approved yet and it has been linked to health issues.
Canned and Dry Food
These are two kinds of dog food with many advantages and disadvantages. It is really up to you - especially your budget, on which kind of dog food do you want to feed your dog. Although dry food is very cheap, it doesn't appeal dogs a lot when it comes to taste. One advantage of dry food is that it has a longer bowl life - molds and bacteria doesn't spread quickly because it's dry.
Many people opt for canned dog food because it's so inviting for dogs - this means that you won't have problems in feeding. Aside from that, canned food has a higher protein, natural fasts, and carbohydrate content. It is also has lesser chemical additives that lessens the chance of hormonal problems. It can be a little costly but you will be assured that it's worth the penny.
If you want to buy a good dog food, you have to make sure that it is approved by an association of feed control officials in your area. You have to purchase something that's high in protein and uses natural preservatives like Vitamins C and E instead of chemical preservatives - BHT, BHA, propolyneglycol, and ethoxyquine. Avoid generic-labels since these products might have ingredients from an unidentified meat source.
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How to Keep Pests from your Pets
Pesky insects usually come out during the summer – the time when it is ideal for you and your pet to enjoy the great outdoors. At this times, pests such as fleas and ticks also abound in grassy and areas where plants and trees abound. Just as the summer season approaches, so do the number of these pests double or triple in number. In order for you to cope with this problem, it would be best if one can keep their surroundings and their pets clean and not a harboring and hatching place for these insects.
If you want to keep your pets from these blood-sucking parasites, you would do well to follow these simple tips.
First of all, if you plan to use some pesticide, read all the instructions in the bottle carefully. It might even cause you more problems than the pests themselves.
You should be careful not to use them when there are precautions against pregnant pets, nursing pets, aged, or sick pets. This only means that they will have an adverse reaction to this product when you use it on them.
Buy and use only tick and flea control products on the particular animal that they are specifically made for. If that product is for cats, then don’t use it on dogs. Also, use only the specified amount of the product that you can use on your pet.
Store the product’s packaging in case your pet exhibits some adverse reactions after you have used it on them. Having this packaging will help your veterinarian determine the cause of the irritation and also, it will give you the manufacturing company of the product.
After you have applied these products, be sure to keep a constant check on your dog. It would be necessary to be able to spot their sensitivity to the product especially when using it for the first time. Do not use spot-ons on your pet if you know that they are sensitive to these kinds of products. Wash your dog immediately when you see them show signs of irritation or redness on their skin. Use a lot of water to rinse them off.
Vacuum your house daily in order to eliminate any pest larva or egg on your floors. It is one way to ensure that these pests do not multiply and cause larger problems. Do it on cracks and under your furniture since they are the favorite breeding places of these insects.
Steaming will also help as they help kill these insects at whatever stage they may be. Do this especially on your dogs sleeping area.
Wash your dog daily and also their bedding. Use some hot, soapy water weekly but if the problem has really gotten big, consider changing them as it could be hard to clean anyway. You can never be sure if eggs and larvae had been left after cleaning them.Comb your dog’s fur every now and then. Aside from making them look good, it also removes ticks or fleas that may be under their hair. When you catch these ticks in the comb, put them in hot water in order to kill them. Comb under their necks and near their tails as this is the favorite spots of these fleas.
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Dogs Behaving Badly: How to Deal with Them
One of the most basic that you should do is to consistently monitor your dog’s behavior. It will surely solve a lot of your problems that you have with your dog. By keeping a constant watch of your dog, you will be able to check and correct any deviation from proper behavior. For example, if you immediately correct your dog when he urinates inside your house and quickly put him outside, he will soon get the idea that he is not allowed to that inside, which will occur a lot more quicker, if you had the chance to correct that at its early stage.
Sometimes it could be the owner himself who reinforces the wrong behavior of their dogs. Do you ignore or even reward them with attention and petting whenever they do so? Do you give him treats whenever he asks for it? Through these acts, you are actually teaching him to do this bad behavior. Since you don’t correct or discipline him when he does so, he thinks that what he is doing is right or that he is the boss around the house.
These behaviors are also a reward on themselves sometimes. It could provide some reason for your dog to keep on repeating it because he finds it very satisfying. Dogs do not really understand if what they are doing is right or wrong such as when they drink from the toilet or eat from the trash can. On cases like these, you should make a way on how you can prevent them from doing them. Close your bathroom doors or keep your trash bin behind lock and key.
Bad behavior can also come out of boredom. When dogs cannot find something else to do, all their pent up energy is released just by doing anything that they could, whether it is right or wrong. To prevent this, you can try giving him exercises or taking him out for long walks. Since dog breeds are usually suited for some kind of work, not to lie around doing nothing but play, it is a good idea if you can engage them on some meaningful task in order to spend their energy reserves. It will give them a sense of accomplishment and also some sense of being useful to you. So, spending up their energy will give you some double purpose – removing bad behavior and giving them some sense of worth.
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Are You Ready to Have a Puppy?
This is the question that haunted me when my aunt told me that her friend will hand her a puppy. Am I ready to have one? If it will happen, it would be the first time that I will have a pet. I know that having puppy, you have to train, and buy things for her. You will purchase items that will let your pet look good. You will also need food supplies that even much higher than our food, daily check-up with the veterinary and grooming days with pet shops. These are just few things we have to consider before having a puppy or a pet. Therefore, having a pet is a bit costly. I passed by a pet store yesterday just to survey a few things that I need for my new pet. So, when I asked the saleslady, I was little bit amazed with the prizes. They are more expensive than of my things. So I went out from the pet shop and I thought of things that can save me from buying those things.
Following are some of the tips to keep you from spending a lot.
You need to keep your pet healthy. Be aware of the likes and dislikes of your pet. An alternative way of not spending much on dog foods, you may have homemade foods. Make sure you consult your veterinarian. Don’t risk the health of your pet.
To make your pet feel comfortable it needs also a dog bed. Dog beds are almost more expensive than dog foods. If you are creative enough you can make your own dog bed. You can recycle things from you home just like old pillows and clothing. Sew them to together and make a dog bed.
For your pet’s toys, you can give them a toy which looks like a Kong chew toy. Your dog need a chew toy for it helps in developing and maintaining jaw muscles and gums and teeth. But remember in choosing your chew toy you need to consider the needs, size and preferences.
When I was in the pet store I looked for a dog carrier. It was really expensive. When I got home, I looked for my old bags that can be turned into a dog carrier. It just need a little sewing for the rounded opening of the bag for your pet’s head.You can embellished the style you want.
From the tips above you can now save money for other things that our pets need. Perhaps I may say that even this will be my first time to have a pet, I am now ready to have one.
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