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Jun 09

9

Every Thing You Wanted to Know About Raising a Dog

By Michael Considine
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by Michael Considine

If you have followed my blog or read my articles, you know I mostly write about dog food, but I would like to spend some time on all the other challenges you run into while raising your dog.

There isn't a day that goes by that some dog owner wishes they had an answer to simple questions like how to get their dog to sit, or how to prepare their dog for a trip. I know because of my dog's health problems I wanted to know if there was a more natural way of protecting him from ticks and fleas without using chemicals..

One of the side benefits about my hundreds of hours of research on dog food has been that I have been able to find reliable resources for answers to all of the questions above. This has allowed me to be a better parent for my two dogs.

Finding information on the Internet is not a problem, but trusting the answers should be a major concern. You need to know you are dealing with experts not some BS artist out to take your money. We want to know that what we do is best for our pets

Just think how nice it would be to be able to call and expert in whatever fields you had a question? Maybe you could call your vet and ask them, but do you think they would continue to give you free advice?

Not to mention that your local vet is not an expert in every aspect of raising your pet, they don't have a clue when it comes to training questions for example.

The truth is good dog parenting starts even before you bring the dog home. You need good information on how to select the best breed for your family.

If you have been a parent for some time you might would like to know the best way to care for an elderly dog, but where do you find expert advice on this topic?

Because it is so difficult to find good answers to pet problems, dog parents usually just do the best that they can, this sometimes works out, but often it ends up being bad for both them and their dogs.

Did you know that 80% of dogs that end up at a shelter are left there by their owners, just because they don't know where to get the answer to a problem they are having with the dog. That or the fact they picked the wrong breed for their family or their environment.

Today I'm happy to say that I have found expert answers to all of these questions and more. I would be happy to share them with you and help you become a better parent to your dog.

About the Author:
Michael Considine has a passion for showing dog parents how to better raise their dogs. If you want to be a better dog parent check out dog book of the month club

Jun 09

7

Dog Food Recipes Tailored for Your Dog.

By Michael Considine
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by Michael Considine

Many of the dog food recipes found on the Internet look good, but they often don't have the nutritional requirements for your dog.

Experts agree that a homemade dog food diet is better for your dog, but before you look for dog food recipes you need to educate yourself on the subject.

All dogs need the correct amount of fats, carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, vitamins and water. I'll show you how easy it is to learn how to provide a balanced diet that includes the nutrients listed above.

Because every dog's need is different there is no way that commercially made dog food companies can come up with a one fits all dog food recipes.

Depending on your dog's age and current health condition you are going to want to learn how to tailor the dog food recipes for your particular dog. It's easy to make a weeks worth of food and put a days meal in freezer bags to freeze. No need to worry about toxic preservatives anymore.

I have listed a few of the dog food recipes we use, but you should take the time to learn how to select a recipe that is best for your dog.

MuttLoaf 1/2 cup amaranth --*see Note 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken -- or turkey 1/2 cup cottage cheese 2 whole egg 1/2 cup oats, rolled (raw) 1/4 cup carrot --finely chopped 1/4 cup spinach --finely chopped 1/4 cup zucchini --finely chopped 2 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil Add amaranth and chicken broth to sauce pan and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Set aside and let cool. Preheat oven to 350. In a large mixing bowl add meat, cottage cheese, veggies, and eggs. Mix thoroughly. Add wheat germ, cooled amaranth and olive oil mix well. Add mixture to loaf pan, bake at 350 for 1 hour or until done. Note: Amaranth can be found in a health food store, if not use barley. Barley will need 4 cups of broth and 50 minutes to cook.

Divine Doggy Dinner 1/2 pound ground beef -- or turkey, chicken, lamb 1/4 cup cooked rice 1 small potato 1/4 cup green beans -- about 5-8 beans 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Brown the meat in a pan. When completely cooked, drain the fat. Add the cooked rice; mix well. Set aside. Cut the potato and beans into small bite-sized pieces. Place in a pot with water; bring to a boil. Simmer until veggies are tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain. Add the vegetables to the meat mixture. Add garlic powder; toss thoroughly under low heat. Let the dinner cool thoroughly before serving to prevent burning. Yield: about 2 dinners

About the Author:
Before you purchase any dog food, take advantage of the hundreds of hours of research done by Mike Considine and learn how selection healthy dog food recipes

May 09

30

Tough as Nails: The Patterdale Terrier Reputation

By Jack Russo
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by Jack Russo

If you want to take in a Patterdale Terrier as a pet, try to remember these two facts. One, the Patterdale is a very active dog and will always be so you should be ready to live with an eternally moving, running and curious little pet. Secondly, the Patterdale is a natural hunter and is good at that so don't be surprised if it manifests a dire need to prey upon smaller animals.

The place of origin of the Patterdale is Northern England where the lands are barely livable, the weather bitingly cold and the surrounding all barren and rocky. These conditions allowed the Patterdale to grow up strong, willful and intent on surviving and finishing the important hunting tasks. Because of their superb concentration and admirable hunting attitude, people dubbed them as "tough as nails".

The Patterdale is probably one of the latest terrier breeds to be discovered because for years, it remained isolated in the villages of the northern England. In the 1950's, it was finally discovered and presented to the United Kennel Club. Back in the village, before its discovery, it stood as vermin hunters, like foxes and rats, that threaten the live stocks and food crops of the people.

Because of the region's rocky terrain, the pests were able to hide beneath rocks and deep holes that it was almost impossible to get rid of them. With the Patterdale Terrier, however, this task is just a sweet challenge for it amazingly digs out and kills these hiding pests. The task is sometimes hard but the Patterdale is a very strong and determined creature that it never stops hunting until it either catches the animal or the master has called him to stop.

Today, there are many people who opt to have a Patterdale for a pet but be forewarned. This breed may be small and loves to sit on your lap but it in no way has become a lap dog. Just like the nature of all terriers, the Patterdale is still very energetic, curious and loves to hunt small animals so keep it away from cats, squirrels and mice.

A Patterdale is a high-energy creature that possesses a very strong desire to hunt prey but inside the home it is calm and does not bark aimlessly unlike other breeds. It is also friendly, intelligent and eager to please. Training it for obedience may be a challenge but this is the part where firmness and leadership of the owner is developed as well.

The Patterdale Terrier has a minute size just like a toy dog and came from the mother breed of many terriers, the black and tan terrier. It possesses three types of coats and they are smooth, rough and broken. The smooth one is very short, smooth and coarse; the rough type is coarse and only long on the head, ears and muzzle; and the broken type is long all over the body and feels coarse.

As a natural active creature, the Patterdale Terrier needs to be busy constantly. Without a thing to keep it interested, it gets bored quickly and will keep himself busy in rather destructive ways. To avoid this, make sure to always occupy him with daily exercise and random intense activities as these will make him fit physically and mentally.

About the Author:
Keep up with your overly energetic Patterdale Terrier. Know helpful information on how to train, groom and breed Patterdale Terriers from author Jack Russo so come and visit his website today!

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