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The Importance of Pets

- by Jarrod Marcelino
The Importance of Pets
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Pets are very important to all that own them. Those that own pets live longer more satisfied lives. They have been known to lower our blood pressure and give us a reason for each day. I have owned both dogs and cats and they all left their paw prints on my heart. Each individual pet has their own personality and their relationship with you is built on love and trust.

Some dogs are hunting companions. They enjoy retrieving game with their owners and enjoy their outings together. These dogs make great family pets also. I had an Irish setter that went hunting for birds with my husband. She was all business in the woods but when home was the sweetest dog. This dog also was taken to Obedience trials and won ribbons in dog shows. She helped make cherished memories for our family.

I have seen guide dogs as they allow their owner to participate in activities they could not without their presence. There used to be a man guided into our church every Sunday to sit in the first row by his guide dog. The priest went out of his way to bring him the communion host. …

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Dog Toys

Finding the Best Indestructible Toys for your Dogs

- by Jarrod Marcelino
Best Indestructible Toys for your Dogs

For pets like dogs and cats, toys are a necessity and not a luxury. Toys are essential to your pet’s wellbeing. It helps fight boredom when you leave them at home. It also provides comfort when they are feeling sad or nervous. Toys can even help your pets from developing some behavior problems.

Although cats are sometimes very picky when it comes to toys, dogs are more than willing to play with almost any items they can get their teeth on; It means that you will need to be very careful when giving them toys and you need to monitor their playtime to prevent any accidents and unscheduled dog activities.

You need to make sure that your dogs are playing with proper toys

Looking for durable and indestructible dog toys for your dogs can be very problematic for the owners, especially if your pet is a very hostile chewer. There are dogs that can rip the toys apart the moment you give it to them. You are like to struggle with the same situation over and over again.

In this article, we will discuss the tips on how to look for the best durable dog toys to make your dogs …

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Taking Pets From the UK to France A Guide to Customs Requirements

- by Jarrod Marcelino
Taking Pets From the UK to France A Guide to Customs Requirements
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When you travel to France, either to live or a long vacation, you may decide to bring your pet/s. Before you leave the UK, a pet must first be micro chipped (that can be read by European scanners) and vaccinated against rabies. A family may bring up to five pets into France, and each animal must have its own EU Pet Passport. This document will state that a valid rabies vaccination was given by a veterinary surgeon for each pet that is traveling to France. An animal must be over three months old to enter French territory. Your local vet should be able to provide you with all necessary info and paperwork.

If the rabies vaccination was the animals first vaccine then you will need to wait for 21 days before entering the country. If your pet needs an updated rabies vaccine, at least 30 days must pass between the vaccination and the day of departure. France is very strict about this.

Normal vaccinations and treatment for ticks, worms and other parasites are not compulsory for entry into France but are highly recommended as your pet will not have had chance to build up any immunity to new …

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Dogs

How to Get Your Dog to Come Back When He is Called

- by Jarrod Marcelino
How to Get Your Dog to Come Back When He is Called
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This article is going to try to explain to you how to get your dog to come back when he is called by you. It is a good thing to have an obedient dog, but more importantly it is good for you and the dog to have a connection because that way you can both be protected from an unwanted situation like him running away or going places he is not allowed to be. I have seen a lot of mean people that hit the dog when he doesn’t return or others complain to owners for letting their dog run around their children and stuff like that. So it is a very important part of the training process indeed.

I am going to try to explain the so called spring loaded recall exercise. It is very simple actually and it doesn’t require any special training environment or conditions. You simply take the dog out with a leash on him. Just to notice this exercise requires assistance. So with a friend or a family member you go out and take the dog for a walk.

Your friend holds the dog by his leash while you cuddle him, play him …

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Pet Adoption

Relocating Your Pets and Helping Them Adjust

- by Jarrod Marcelino
Relocating Your Pets and Helping Them Adjust
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Your dearly loved pets are part of the family who warrants special attention during the whole relocation process. Just like people, pets need some adjusting of their own. They would want to familiarize themselves first in new surroundings with new people. While some pets quickly adapt to changes, others have difficulty adjusting. Some animals just do not willingly respond to changes in new places and routines. They tend to get confused by a change of pace in general.

Pet owners can do something to soothe the transition and ease traumatized pets. Prior to moving, make sure to get your pets for a vet checkup. You can ask how to deal with animal adjustments and travel to a new home. Also, get copies of all your pet vaccination and other health records for you take during the move. Ensure that your pets have identification tags with updated information such as address and phone numbers of the new home.

Once you have gauged the required immunizations based on your destination, in addition to the shots the vet specified, you can consult the vet about particular medications to help make your pets more at ease on the trip.

You can even …

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