Dressing up, whether for Halloween or other occasions, is a great activity for the whole family to participate in. Mom and Dad can choose their characters and the kids can either choose costumes that reflect with Mom and Dad’s theme or they can go off on their own with a selection more to their tastes. But, what about the family dog? Dogs are such a part of our families that it seems almost wrong to not include them in these type of things.
If you check out BuyCostumes.com you will find a great selection of pet costumes as well as costumes for adults and children too. This is a great way for the whole family to be involved in the dressing up process. Kids love to see their dogs dressed up as well. Plus, having a costumed dog draws even more attention to your group.
We have two dogs and my wife and I will be dressing up as police officers this next Halloween. The costumes are great and the kids are going to be dressed up as inmates, complete with black and white prison stripes. We found that BuyCostumes.com has both a sheriff costume as well as a prisoner costume for dogs available. Now the only question is do both dogs join the kids as prisoners or do we make one of them a sheriff so he can be on our side too?
K9 dogs are one of the more valuable weapons that police units around the country have. They save the lives of many police officers as well as preventing many more of them from getting injured. Here is an example of another case of a K9 hero just doing their job, but in the process taking down a bad guy and aiding the police. Follow the story here.
Australians are working longer hours and unfortunately their pets are left home alone. If you are in this position why not employ a dog walker in Melbourne.
They will come and keep your dog entertained and stimulated with a daily walk and playtime. This is great for dogs that suffer separation anxiety or can be destructive, or maybe your neighbours have complained about the constant barking.
Dogs are pack animals and love to have company. As they are incredibly intelligent creatures, dogs can become bored and unhappy when they are not stimulated. Bored dogs may become destructive around the home, causing expensive damage. As a damage-prevention measure, hiring a dog walker can pay off! Additionally, dogs are social creatures. When they go outside with a dog walker, marking territory, sniffing around and meeting up with other people and dogs is an important way for them to interact with the world at large. A good power walk or playtime with “safe” doggie friends will satisfy its need for stimulation, companionship and exercise.
Have you had your neighbours complain because of your dog barking all day whilst your at work, or maybe they do bark but your neighbours are to nice to say anything. The reasons most dogs bark are that they are bored. Just 30 minutes dog walking could be all that is needed and it sure beats receiving a letter of complaint from your local council.
Certain breeds require more exercise and mental stimulation than others. But with any breed, regular exercise is a must to prevent the dog from becoming overweight. Maintaining a healthy pet is much smarter than dealing with the problems that arise from inactivity such as obesity and canine disease. For good health and well-being, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. A regular routine of walking and playtime may be exactly what your dog needs to maintain its health for many years.
When it comes to finding a dog walker it can be a bit of a mind-field. Basic things to check for is if they have public liability insurance and if they’re police record checked – both important if you’re going to be letting someone into your home whilst you’re away. It’s also worthwhile checking if they hold and professional / trade qualifications and are members of any recognised pet service industry associations such as ‘Pet Sitters International’. Other things to check include business registration details and references from other clients if possible.
If you’re looking for a pet sitting or dog walking company that fulfils all these requirements (and you’re in the Melbourne area, then give Melbourne Pet Minders a call.
Do you love your dog? Consider having your dog immortalized with a custom painted portrait. At Portrait Painting they can take a picture or photograph of your dog and turn it into a hand painted portrait. Their pet portraits are 100% hand painted. You’ll be impressed at how real and life-like the portrait looks. Custom pet portraits start at only $129. Art is not something you can rush so it will take about a month to receive your completed portrait, but it will be well worth the wait. The company offers a 100% money back guarantee so if you are not completely happy with the portrait, you don’t pay a penny. If you have several pictures of your dog but don’t know which one would make the best portrait, just email the company and an artist will give you some advice. A custom pet portrait also makes a great gift for the dog lover that has everything.
I personally don’t know many dogs that would exhibit this kind of patience. I know mine wouldn’t anyway. This little kitty is so lucky to have a friend like this, but will it ever learn?
Few things are better than when you’re just lackadaisically surfing online and come across a completely worthwhile site. Its particularly gratifying when that site is a blog because then you know it will be frequently updated so you can come back again and again. That happened recently for me when I came across SemiLife.com. It appears to be a semi-personal blog that comments mainly on politics and the up coming presidential campaign.
I’m a bit of a political junkie, so this was right up my alley. Now I don’t claim to agree with everything written there but to be honest I have yet to find a political site out there where I agree with everything written, and I prefer it that way. What a boring world it would be if we all agreed on every detail in life, and politics is just so much fun to disagree on.
SemiLife.com tackles all the issues with a bit of humor which is nice, there is nothing worse than a blog or commentator that takes himself or every issue too seriously. The fate of the entire world simply cannot hang in the balance of every political issue… sometimes its just a difference of opinion.
The site is well laid out and easy to navigate too which is always a plus. Check it out today.
