Pet Sitting for Philadelphia Pets!  » tips http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:07:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Emergency Dog Health Care : What To Do If Your Dog Has A Seizure http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/pet-sitters/emergency-dog-health-care-what-to-do-if-your-dog-has-a-seizure http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/pet-sitters/emergency-dog-health-care-what-to-do-if-your-dog-has-a-seizure#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:33:19 +0000 admin http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/pet-sitters/emergency-dog-health-care-what-to-do-if-your-dog-has-a-seizure Learn how to recognize when your dog has a seizure and what to do with tips from a veterinarian in this free emergency pet health care video.

Expert: Dr Adrienne Mulligan
Bio: Dr. Adrienne Mulligan graduated from veterinary school at North Carolina State University in 1993, and now owns the Camp Verde Veterinary Clinic in Camp Verde, Arizona.
Filmmaker: Chuck Tyler

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]]> http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/pet-sitters/emergency-dog-health-care-what-to-do-if-your-dog-has-a-seizure/feed 25 How to train your dog not to pull- Loose Leash Walking http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/pet-walking/how-to-train-your-dog-not-to-pull-loose-leash-walking http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/pet-walking/how-to-train-your-dog-not-to-pull-loose-leash-walking#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:51:32 +0000 admin http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/pet-walking/how-to-train-your-dog-not-to-pull-loose-leash-walking In other words- walking on a loose leash.
This video quickly outines exercises to get your dog walking on a loose leash by your side. Put very basically FIRST you will teach the dog what you want them to do! And secondly, stop reinforcing them when they pull!

I demonstrate the exercise using a clicker, but if you do not have one, you can always use a verbal marker like yes etc. However you will get much faster and reliable results by using the clicker. If you hold the clicker in the same hand as the leash, and keep the treats in the other hand, you will find it easier to manage. Practice holding the leash, clicker, and treats when you do not have the dog attached to the leash yet, so you dont become overwhelmed.

A great book on loose leash walking, or how to stop your dog from pulling is-

My Dog Pulls. What Do I Do? by Turid Rugaas

You can get this book on www.dogwise.com and other places too. Its very short and has lots of pictures.

I would advise against using any forms of positive punishment when teaching any behavior, but especially leash walking, as startling or hurting a dog actually increases their stress hormones in their body causing the dog to be more hyperactive and more likely to become aroused and reactive towards other dogs and people (weather they want to greet them or not).

DO NOT DROP THE LEASH! I showed myself dropping the leash on a street with no cars/danger and another person there. This would happen during an emergency, if you trip or fumble. In no way do I support people who walk with their dogs off leash, you never can tell if a car will backfire, or who knows what, an earthquake etc with frighten your dog, and cause it to run into traffic. If you don’t like holding a leash, simply tie it to your waist like I do with my dogs. However walking in a safe place where dogs are allowed off leash is perfectly acceptable :)

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]]> http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/pet-walking/how-to-train-your-dog-not-to-pull-loose-leash-walking/feed 25 Jilli Top Dog Actor on Disney TV http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/pet-boarding/jilli-top-dog-actor-on-disney-tv http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/pet-boarding/jilli-top-dog-actor-on-disney-tv#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:30:03 +0000 admin http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/pet-boarding/jilli-top-dog-actor-on-disney-tv Jilli Dog, aka Rex, entertains children on Johnny and The Sprites. Jilli Dog shows talent and poise while acting and doing tricks with live and puppet actors on this popular children’s TV show teaching kids rhe importance of responsibility and honesty.

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]]> http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/pet-boarding/jilli-top-dog-actor-on-disney-tv/feed 16 Cat Dental Health & Tooth Care : How to Brush Cat Teeth http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/pet-sitters/cat-dental-health-tooth-care-how-to-brush-cat-teeth http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/pet-sitters/cat-dental-health-tooth-care-how-to-brush-cat-teeth#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:30:14 +0000 admin http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/pet-sitters/cat-dental-health-tooth-care-how-to-brush-cat-teeth How to brush cat teeth and gums in this free feline dental health video.

Expert: Dr. Greg McDonald
Contact: www.petpointers.com
Bio: Dr. Greg McDonald earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ohio State University in 1979.
Filmmaker: Diana Bacon

Duration : 0:2:34


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]]> http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/pet-sitters/cat-dental-health-tooth-care-how-to-brush-cat-teeth/feed 12 Advanced Fishing Tips : Using the Walk the Dog Fishing Technique: Advanced Angling Techniques http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/dog-sitting/advanced-fishing-tips-using-the-walk-the-dog-fishing-technique-advanced-angling-techniques http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/dog-sitting/advanced-fishing-tips-using-the-walk-the-dog-fishing-technique-advanced-angling-techniques#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:10:09 +0000 admin http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/dog-sitting/advanced-fishing-tips-using-the-walk-the-dog-fishing-technique-advanced-angling-techniques Learn how to ‘walk the dog’ while fishing in this free advanced angling video.

Expert: Ron Colby
Bio: Ron is a professional bass fisher and has qualified for the Bass Master Classic and has won two B.A.S.S. Western Divisionals. He has also recorded multiple top ten finishes on F.L.W. tournaments in th
Filmmaker: Mike Phillips

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]]> http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/dog-sitting/advanced-fishing-tips-using-the-walk-the-dog-fishing-technique-advanced-angling-techniques/feed 15 HOW TO KEEP CATS COOL DURING THE SUMMER HEAT: hot weather pet care tips, prevent cat heatstroke http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/pet-sitter/how-to-keep-cats-cool-during-the-summer-heat-hot-weather-pet-care-tips-prevent-cat-heatstroke http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/pet-sitter/how-to-keep-cats-cool-during-the-summer-heat-hot-weather-pet-care-tips-prevent-cat-heatstroke#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:22:15 +0000 admin http://philadelphiapawsandclaws.com/pet-sitter/how-to-keep-cats-cool-during-the-summer-heat-hot-weather-pet-care-tips-prevent-cat-heatstroke During the summertime, it’s important to keep your furry friends cool! Scottish Fold cat Basil Farrow and his mom, La Carmina, share tips for beating the heat.

1) Leave several bowls of cool water around the house. Replenish often.
2) Groom your pets regularly: shaving or brushing.
3) Wipe down your cat’s body with a cool, wet towel.
4) Keep your house well-ventilated, but go easy on the AC and fans.
5) Lick the occasional spoonful of organic, plain yogurt.
6) Ensure there are cool areas for your pets to rest.
- Remember… a cool cat is a happy cat!

*** Check out tons of Basil’s cute kitty pictures on his blog: http://lacarmina.com/basilfarrow ***

SONG: Byakkoya no Musume, from the Paprika soundtrack.

- FOR MORE LA CARMINA -
Look out for her upcoming books, Crazy, Wacky Theme Restaurants (July 09) and Cute Yummy Time (Nov 09 on Perigee/Penguin USA).

Visit her popular BLOG – http://www.lacarmina.com – for Gothic Lolita fashion photos / Japanese pop culture / kawaii! ^__^

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