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Car Accessories For Your Dogs
Posted on: January 29, 2011
By Tom Blackman
According to the Human Society of the United States, there are more than 77.5 million dogs in this country. That’s a lot of dogs.
Many of those dogs are bound to take a ride in a car at some point or another. Having a dog in your car can have its problems. Dogs can claw and even chew the interior of your car. Additionally, they leave behind hair and dirt.
Having a dog in your car can also be a safety issue. Dogs can jump out of the vehicle or distract you from driving.
To help keep you safe and to help protect your car, you should consider getting some of the following car accessories for your dog.
Dog Barriers
Dog barriers are a great way to keep your dog confined to a certain area of your car or sport utility vehicle. Dog barriers help section off a part of your car to keep your dog out. Dog barriers can be a canvas barrier that separates the backseat from the front seat. They can also be a metal fence you install that separates the back of your SUV from the rest of the vehicle.
Seat Covers
Seat covers are a great way to protect your car’s seats from a dog. This is especially important if your dog rides in the back seat. A canvas seat cover will keep hair and dirt from becoming embedded in your car’s seat. Seat covers also protect your vehicle from clawing and ripping the seats.
When purchasing a seat cover, be sure to measure your car’s backseats to ensure you get a seat cover that properly fits.
Dog Tents and Kennels
Pet tents and kennels are a great way to keep your dog confined to a particular area of your or SUV. Pet tents and kennels are great for dogs that may get nervous when riding in a car. Pent tents and kennels are crates in which you can house your dog.
Pet tents are typically made out of canvas where as kennels are made out of a hard plastic or wire.
Dog Beds
If you plan on going on a long road trip, you will want to have a dog bed in your car. This will allow the dog to get more comfortable during long road trips. A dog bed for long road trips also helps to make your dog feel more secure and safe.
Water Bowls
Having a water bowl is especially important if you plan on leaving your dog in the car for an extended period of time or if you are going on a long road trip with your dog. It is important to note that if it is very hot outside, you should not leave your dog alone in an unattended car.
Summary
Any of the accessories mentioned above will help make your ride more enjoyable with your dog. It’s also important to note that none of these accessories replaces proper training. Every dog riding in a car should be able to obey basic commands.
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Care For Your Dogs
Posted on: January 29, 2011
By Doyle Mason
Dogs are our best friends. It happens that if we extend our love to the pet dogs, they respond equally and offer you their unconditional love. If you take proper care of your pets, they remain healthy, strong, and also live longer. However, we can do this only when we keep on searching for better things they can have.
Given here are some tips that you can use to take care of your dog.
* Put a soft collar around its neck and put a label on it with the pet’s name, your address, and phone number. This is in case your pet wanders somewhere; someone will bring it back to you.
* Bathing the dog once a month is enough. However, if the dog gets too dirty, clean it with a wet towel or wash its paws. Do not keep it dirty for too long and also do not bathe it frequently because it might develop a skin infection in both the cases.
* Groom it every day. Comb and brush through its hair and make sure that its coat is shining and free from tangles. Do not start grooming with a very tiny pup. Begin when it is about three months old and continue through its life.
* Get it checked up by a veterinary once a month to ensure that it is in proper health. Also make sure that your dog does not have any injuries on its feet and clean its teeth and ears regularly.
* Consult your dog’s veterinarian to fix a proper diet for your loved pet. The diet should be balanced and must include lots of fresh water. Ask the Vet for a list of things that you cannot give your dog to eat.
*Go for a walk with it everyday to ensure that it gets proper exercise and also toilet train it so that it does not defecate anywhere it wants.
* Keep your dog free most part of the day and tie it only when required. You do not want an angry dog that may attack you one day because you kept him tied all the time. But do tie a leash once a while so that your dog gets used to it.
* Get proper vaccination done and get the pet neutered if you do not want to breed it. Consult a veterinary doctor and get the needful done, as and when the doctor tells you. It will ensure that your pet is healthier and happier and lives longer.
* Get a good dog house and make sure that you make your pet go to it only at night to schedule its bed time. Dogs like people around and should be with people throughout the day.
The above-mentioned tips are a few basic things that you can do for your pet. They are not difficult to follow and do not cost too much as well. Apart from giving your dog pet toys and pet food, take care of it as a family member and enjoy your every moment with it.
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Designer Dogs And Pampered Dogs
Posted on: January 29, 2011
By Donna Boras
What are designer dogs? The biggest trend in dogs isn’t purebreds, but specially created hybrids (puggles, pookimos, Jack-a-bees). Dogs that fall under the designer category include boxers, doxies, dachshunds, beagles, poodles, and more. The list of what is considered to be a hybrid is long; however; if your pet doesn’t make it on this list, it doesn’t mean that he is not a designer dog. This descriptive name also refers to pampered pets and any pet can be treated like royalty.
Pampering your dog has become a very popular trend, and shows no sign of slowing down. Treating your dog as one of the family and providing a better life for your best friend is no longer a novelty or luxury but a lifestyle.
Hollywood’s Influence on Dog Fashions
You have probably seen the pampered pooches many celebrities of the moment are sporting like the latest accessories. Often seen carrying their toy sized dogs at red carpet events or just out on the town for the evening. Since American life can reflect Hollywood trends, being accompanied by a dog has become a fashion statement.
Spending for Upscale Dog Products and Services
There are about 73 million pet dogs in the United States. Mans best friend is the most popular pet with 43.5% of US households owning a dog. The American Pet Manufacturers Association estimates that in 2007 pet owners spent $41 billion on their furry friends. High-end and luxury product account for a growing percentage of the total spent on posh pooches.
Sales of dietary supplements and healthcare products formulated specifically for pets have benefited as well. With more families seeing their dog as a member of the family and deserving of the attention and care this entails coupled with the increase in the number of older and overweight dogs.
This trend continues in other parts of the world such as Canada and the UK. In the UK 11% of the people said they would re-mortgage their home to pay for a vital vet bill! There is no question we have gone to the dogs.
Designer Dog Carriers
The world of doggy fashions does cater to the small dog. Handbags for ladies to carry their beloved friends wherever they go. A dog tote bag for every occasion from casual to very elegant with designer tags attached. These carriers are not only attractive but functional in styles such as over the shoulder, purse designs and hands free front and backpacks.
Dog Beds
Chances are your four legged friend’s secret obsession is a comfy bed to dream on. Dogs love to laze around on an extra cushiony and snuggly bed. There is no shortage of designs where fashion meets functionality that will cater to the style conscious canine, no matter what breed you own. Designer and fancy dog beds and furniture are abundant with seriously supportive padding and luxurious fabric choices that will complement your home decor.
“Canine couture” is the new buzz word in the doggy fashion world. Designer doggy wear for every occasion from casual to the most formal, casual parkas, active wear, backpacks, hats, hiking boots, sun visors, evening wear, faux furcoats, jewelry, fancy dog collars,leads and footwear. Your haute hound will need a walk-in closet to accommodate all these clothes and accessories.
Here is a rundown of the hot trends:
1. Bridal registries for high end doggy items.
2. Some hair care giants have launched lines of pet grooming products.
3. Gourmet pet treats.
4. Exclusive hotel chains welcome small dog and pamper them with gourmet meals, plush beds and spa style treatments.
5. Doggie daycare is not just a bowl of food served in a kennel. Pets are now treated to exercise and training programs.
6. Pet spas are replacing a simple shampoo and clip with full salon treatments, including hair conditioning, highlights, nail color and care, massage and body treatments.
In summary, the pet care industry has experienced growth every year, which happily has provided a greater variety and better quality of merchandise for your designer dogs. Browse the virtual shelves, you might just find something that your four legged friend can’t live without.
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