Archive for January, 2019
What are the Top Ten Smartest Dog Breeds?
According to Pet Meds online, these are the top smartest dog breeds in the world.
1. Border Collie – They always need a job to do and should not be left home alone for long periods of time.
2. Poodle – Highly intelligent and one of the easiest breeds to train.
3. German Shephards – Intelligent, courageous and have a strong protective instinct.
4. Golden Retriever – Loyal, loving and patient and the most popular dog breed.
5. Doberman Pinsher – Loyal, assertive and fearless.
6. Shetland Sheepdog – Their owners say that they almost have human intelligence.
7. Labrador Retriever – Loving, affectionate and patient.
8. Papillon – Tough, moody and aggressive.
9. Rottweiler – Fearsome, but a great family dog.
10.Australian Cattle Dog – Very active and needs lots of exercise.
Don’t worry if your dog is not on this list, I’m sure that he is loving and intelligent after all, he’s yours isn’t he?
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The Characteristics of the Labradoodle
Someday my partner and I will consider adopting a dog. Right now our 14 year old cat Millie is dominant in our house and we don’t want to upset her life at this point. We will consider adopting at a later time. My brother texted me yesterday that after the loss of his dog Mojo last month, he adopted an eight week old Labradoodle. We will also consider this mix breed when the time is right. There are lots of reasons why this may be an excellent choice for us as well as my brother. Vetstreet.com outlines each characteristic.
The Labradoodle is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Miniature or Standard Poodle. Like both of his parent breeds, he’s intelligent, friendly, and at least moderately active. He has a shaggy or curly coat that requires maintenance.
Vetstreet.com has made up a chart of characteristics. 5 is the highest rating.
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Breed Characteristics
| Adaptability | 5 stars | Dog Friendly | 5 stars | Shedding Level | 3 stars |
| Affection Level | 5 stars | Exercise Needs | 5 stars | Social Needs | 5 stars |
| Apartment Friendly | 5 stars | Grooming | 5 stars | Stranger Friendly | 5 stars |
| Barking Tendencies | 3 stars | Health Issues | 4 stars | Territorial | 3 stars |
| Cat Friendly | 4 stars | Intelligence | 5 stars | Trainability | 5 stars |
| Child Friendly | 5 stars | Playfulness | 4 stars | Watchdog Ability | 3 stars
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Things To Know When Finding A Pet A New Home
There may be times when we are forced to give up our beloved pet. These should always be extraordinary circumstances where an owner has passed away and the children are unable to take the pet or you found a stray dog but cannot keep him. Petfinder.com has published a detailed article on the things that you should know and do when finding a pet a new home.
You have found a lost or abandoned pet and you would like to find him/her a new home.
The first thing you need to do is determine that no one is looking for this pet. State laws on lost pets vary. A good rule of thumb is to make at least two or three attempts to find the previous owner (make posters, place newspaper ads and radio announcements, notify local police departments, and humane organizations). After seven days (NJ state law) a lost pet is considered adoptable. This also gives you necessary time to observe important personality traits in the pet that will help you find it the best new home. If you can’t keep the pet for a week, consider boarding the pet in a kennel or vet’s office. This will cost money, but the peace of mind is well worth it. Ask for a discount since it is a rescued dog (it can’t hurt to ask).
See below for a list of questions to ask potential adopters. Try contacting a local rescue group to help with the interviews. They are good at it and are usually willing to help! Never offer your animal for free. If you choose to give it to the new family after the adoption screening, that is your choice, but advertising “FREE” is just asking for trouble (yes, pet collectors–for animal research–are a real problem, as are people collecting for purposes of training for dog fights, meals, and other horrifying things to pet lovers). Our recommendation is to at least ask for a reimbursement of veterinary costs.
You are trying to find a new home for your own pet
Relinquishing your pet may be the hardest thing you’ve ever had to do. It may be a result of divorce, allergies, the birth of a child, uninformed choices, and sometimes irresponsibility or a change in lifestyle. People in these situations often unload their pet at a shelter because it is the quickest way to do an uncomfortable thing. Remember, many are over-crowded and usually between 66% – 95% of the animals taken in are put “to sleep.” Pets that aren’t often suffer terribly from loneliness and confusion from being abandoned into a harsh environment. Some “pounds” do not have adoption procedures, and others are so overrun with unclaimed pets, that they screen potential adopters poorly, if at all. Other types of shelters are “no-kill” (these usually only destroy un-adoptable, sick, or aggressive pets). No-kill organizations, as well as rescue groups are often under-funded and over-crowded as well. They may refuse to take your animal because they only have room for the strays that they must take.
Taking the time to find a new home for your pet yourself is the best, healthiest, most responsible thing you can do. It will give your pet a much smoother transition to its new life without you. Do NOT be naive, though. Your pet loves and trusts you and this will be a terrible setback both emotionally and physically for him/her. Because your pet sees you as his/her family, this IS a betrayal…even though in the long run it may be for the best.
See below for a list of questions to ask potential adopters. Try contacting a local rescue group to help with the interviews. They are good at it and are usually willing to help! Never offer your animal for free. If you choose to give it to the new family after the adoption screening, that is your choice, but advertising “FREE” is just asking for trouble (yes, pet collectors–for animal research–are a real problem, as are people collecting for purposes of training for dog fights, meals, and other horrifying things to pet lovers).
Maybe you are one of those rare special people (like us) who find stray, abandoned animals every time you leave your home
If this is you, here are a few ideas to consider:
- These are dangerous situations. Don’t take them lightly. Try to get experienced help. NEVER force an animal into your car if they seem uncomfortable (some animals flip out when the car starts).
- Align yourself with a rescue organization or animal shelter. You may choose to join one of these groups or you may choose simply to develop a relationship with them. For instance, some people help animal shelters find homes for their pets by placing newspaper ads, updating their Petfinder.com pet list, or paying for spaying and neutering. In turn, some shelters are willing to work with these individuals by providing boarding. Organizations that have good screening procedures are often more than willing to share those with you, and often will even help do interviews.
- Develop a relationship with several local veterinarians who will help you ensure that the pets you place in new homes are healthy, have their vaccines, and are spayed or neutered. Assure them that the vet records will be passed along to the new owner along with your recommendation of the vet!
- Get a tetanus shot immediately. Stray cat and dog bites are common in rescue. These animals are stressed and often afraid (especially when they meet your Fido for the first time). If scratched by a cat, get medical attention immediately. Cat scratch fever can be serious if not treated quickly. If treated quickly, it is just a lesson learned. Invite an animal home with you ONLY if you have a safe means of transporting him/her. It is not recommended to let a strange animal ride loose in your car. Borrow a crate from an animal rescue group or shelter. When you find an abandoned pet, don’t over feed it. Especially if you plan on trasporting it. Carry a leash and or cat carrier in your car at all times. Bottled water and canned cat food are also nice to have on hand.
- DEFINITELY make sure your own pet is more than up-to-date on his/her vaccinations. Even vaccinated dogs can get PARVO-virus. There are no vaccines for some pet illnesses. Many rescue workers will NEVER bring a pet into their own home until it has had a thorough vet check. Until you can get the new pet to a vet, separate him/her from your pets, especially if you suspect he/she may be sick.
- Consider boarding the pet in a kennel or vet’s office. This will cost money, but the peace of mind is well worth it. Ask for a discount since it is a rescued dog (it can’t hurt to ask). Average fees range from $5-20 per day, depending upon the boarding kennel, the size of the pet, and the discount they are willing to give you.
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How To Help A Grieving Elderly Cat To Adjust
We don’t like to think about it but it happens. An owner passes away leaving an elderly cat to fend for herself. This is very sad When adopting or taking in an elderly cat who just lost their owner, there are some things that you should remember. Cats do grieve in their own way. Imagine a cat who is 16 or 17 and who spent all of those years with one owner now in the home of someone new.
First prepare an quiet area for her which is not stressful and will help with her transition. Put objects in the area that she is used to like her cat bed, her own toys, blankets, scratching post etc. Bring her cat carrier and put something in it that has the original owners scent on it like a towel or piece of clothing. Bring some additional items from her original home and place them in her new area. If she was used to music, keep the radio on to keep her company. If you have other animals make sure that you keep them away from her for awhile. Use a baby gate to separate specific areas. Don’t lock her up in a room all by herself, make sure that she feels that she’s part of the family. This is a difficult situation but eventually even an elderly cat can adjust.
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Training Your Puppy Using a Clicker
Clicker training is a very effective way to train your puppy. Here’s how it works. It allows your pup to remember doing something right rather than doing something wrong. Mark that behavior with a click and treat so he associates the sound with doing something right. The clicker simply signals to your pup that he did something right. Then give him verbal praise.
Here’s how to explain the click to your puppy.
- Fill a shallow dish with treats.
- Get comfortable on the floor with the dish within reach but so the pup can’t access it. Get a treat ready in one hand with the clicker in the other.
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Don’t Think Your Dogs Fur Will Protect Him in The Extreme Cold!
When the temperature dips down into the single digits this winter it’s much too cold for humans but also much to cold for our furry friends. I’ve heard people say, “oh dogs can stay out in cold weather, they have lots of fur!” This is completely FALSE. I was reading today about a teacher who spotted a dog running in and out of traffic. The dog walked up to the teacher who took it to the Board of Education offices. The dog was fine and checked out by a vet. The vet indicated that pets with furry coats and padded feet are not immune to the cold weather. This dog would have died if it wasn’t rescued by this very good Samaritan. Any dog left out in this weather for more than 15 minutes has to have shelter right away.
Make sure that you are aware of this when walking your dog in this extremely cold weather. Get him out and take him right inside after he does his business. If he has short hair, make sure he is wearing a sweater or dog coat.
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