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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?
Jun 16, 2008 | | Recommendations
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.
Jun 03, 2008 | | Recommendations
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.
Jun 03, 2008 | | Recommendations
He has done everything for you. He’s been the one to teach you how to go fishing and play sports. He taught you how to mow the lawn and how to drive a car. Who could we be talking about? None other than dear old Dad. Father’s Day is on the horizon, in fact it is getting closer and closer as we speak, and that means it is time to start coming up with great gift ideas because Dad deserves nothing but the best.
The last thing you want to do is to give Dad a Father’s Day gift that blends in with all the other things he gets. He needs something special and original. He needs something that he would never buy for himself, but at the same time he would absolutely love. If you are looking for truly unique fathers day gifts, then look no further than CollectiblesToday.com.
They have a great selection of unique, fun, and cool gifts that almost every Dad will love. Check out their great selection of hard to find gadgets and funny gifts. Is Dad a sci-fi fan? They’ve got stuff for the sci-fans too. They even have a great selection of men’s jewelry like watches and other items. CollectiblesToday.com is one of the best sources for hard to find Fathers Day gifts around and they can make your Dad’s special day as special as it can be.
May 29, 2008 | | Recommendations
Vacation time is getting close, if not already here. Where to go this year? Personally, I need a big change of scenery. No more three day weekends to a destination that is only an hour or so away. I want big changes, so I did some research and look what I found.
If the thought of relaxing on the hot sands of a beautiful Mexican beach sounds attractive to you, check out Oceano-Rentals.com. An extended stay in one of their Rocky Point house rentals is just the ticket for anyone tiring of their surroundings.
Not only is it a great location, but the being able to have a rental house or apartment as a place to stay whil on vacation brings along with it lots of other benefits. When you stay in a residential area, you get more of the local flavor of a location. You get to experience a little bit more of what it must be like to live there while not sacrificing any of the luxury you’d want from your vacation housing. Another great thing about taking advantage of rental houses and apartments is that you are no longer limited on your eating choices because you can cook whatever you’d like or go out wherever you’d like, and you are also not boxed into cookie cutter rooms surrounded by other tourists that herd around the hotel day and night.
A visit to Mexico sure would be a grand way to spend vacation this year.
May 28, 2008 | | Recommendations
When you invest a significant amount of money in an IPOD, iPhone, or other electronic device, it is always disappointing when scratches and minor damage start showing up on it. With as much use as our phones and music players get, it is unrealistic to expect them not to get scratched or dinged up in some way. There are ways to use things like iphone cases to protect these devices, but some are big and bulky.
Not so the InvisbleSHIELD made by ZAGG. This clear shield is only .2 millimeters thick and is pre-cut in a way that it fits the exact dimensions of the iPhone. Now you can have a tough clear cover for your iPhone that also comes with a lifetime guarantee. If it does ever wear, scratch, or become in anyway defective, the people at ZAGG will replace it at no charge. This is the best and most durable iPhone cover you will ever find.
May 22, 2008 | | Recommendations
Potty Training Puppy
The excitement that new puppy owners feel when they first bring their fat little furball home is often somewhat squashed when the little guy takes his first squat on the carpet. Armed with a sense of purpose, the new pet owner resolves to prevent future puddles by imparting some house training knowledge to the newest member of the family. As the days pass, the new owner is frazzled, puppy is clueless, and the wet areas on the carpet are beginning to look like spots on a Dalmation. Ron Ayalon of Petwebdesigner (http://www.Petwebdesigner.com) has just the solution.
Many pet owners regale their audiences with tales of their wonderful dog who took to potty training so well that they had to do little or nothing themselves to get him to that point. Yet, most owners feel as if they have been presented with the only pup in the world that just doesn’t get it. The reality is that puppies aren’t born with potty training knowledge and guiding your new friend through the process can be frustrating and time consuming – for both the owner and the puppy.
Just like people, puppies learn best when they are young. This is the time for owners to step up to the plate and deal with any bad habits firmly and consistently. Sure, the little guy is cute, but caving in to those adorable brown eyes doesn’t do anyone any good. Puppies want to please. It’s up to the owner to clearly define the boundaries that will make living together pleasant for everyone in the household.
The most widely used method for potty training a puppy is the Hit or Miss Method. A highly effective way to potty train, this method involved physically moving the puppy outdoors to the same area several times a day and waiting for him to do his business. Although more often than not, it feels like a waste of time, the puppy will eventually get the idea.
The first few times that puppy is taken outside to his “spot”, he will probably use the opportunity to play. This is normal, but owners have to remind themselves that this is not playtime and they should not return the playful behavior. Usually what happens is puppy gets a bit bored with the stick-in-the mud human and has an accident. Eureka! That’s exactly how it’s supposed to go! Now that his little accident has left an odor, bringing him back outside to the same spot frequently will teach him that this spot is his own particular powder room. Within a short time, all the owner has to do is open the door and the now educated puppy will automatically go to his spot to do his business.
Don’t forget to lavish the little romper with praise! Dogs thrive on the knowledge that they’ve done something that warrants approval. Reward the puppy with a treat, a “good dog”, or a toss of his favorite toy. Just like any kid, the puppy will discover the joys of going potty in the right place and will want to repeat the behavior.
The Hit or Miss Method works because the owner makes frequent attempts to catch their puppy being good. There’s no way to know exactly when he’s going to feel the urge to go, but like most babies, he doesn’t always know either. Until he figures out when and where he’s supposed to go, he’ll just do it when the moment hits him. It’s the job of the pet owner to catch the puppy before he soils the carpet and direct him toward an acceptable potty spot.
Again, there is no way to know, at first, exactly when puppy needs to potty, but there are a few suggestions that can help predict when the urge might strike. In general, new puppy owners should take the little one outside after he eats, drinks, first thing when he wakes up and right before bedtime. Also, any time a puppy gets excited, he might have an accident, so take him out whenever anyone enters the house including when mom and dad get home from work. The more puppy owners try to catch their puppy being good, the better. Taking him out every hour the first few days until he begins to get the gist of the activity is always a great idea.
The time that a new puppy owner puts into the training of the family pet pays off exponentially by teaching the basics to the new family member that will make him a valued and welcome member of the household.
About the author: Ron Ayalon is an accomplished Internet marketer and educator, focusing on the pet industry and unique websites for building successful pet businesses on the Internet at: http://www.Petwebdesigner.com
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May 21, 2008 | | Recommendations
Do you just take your dog for a walk, or is your dog walking done a little more on the extreme side?
If you’re looking for a quality supplier of inline skates, you need to look no further than ModernSkate.com. They have a huge selection of both fitness and recreational skates as well as aggressive skates too. With the quality products offered there, you have everything you need to outfit yourself for a great summer of inline skating, including the all important protective gear.
Inline skating is wildly popular both as a recreational pursuit and as a form of exercise. There are few activities available that can match the fun and workout benefits of inline skating. Check out everything you need to know about inline skating and especially the great line of K2 inline skatesat ModernSkate.com.
May 14, 2008 | | Recommendations
Losing things isn’t fun, but it happens to all of us, especially in the dark. Every dog owner, at one time or another, has been in a position where they’ve let their furry friend out to take a bathroom trip in the dark. It doesn’t matter that they always come back in, sometimes there are still moments where you worry. Plus in the case of some dogs, especially puppies, you may worry about what they’re doing and where they are in the dark. Only one thing can appease those fears, good lighting.
If you check out Magnalight.com, you’ll find a great selection of lighting like boat spot lights, police lights, spotlights, 24 volt military lights, remote control lights, and more. The great thing about lights from Magnalight.com are that they are not only unique and of high quality, but they are extremely reliable too. There are few things worse than being in the dark, going to get the light you depended on, and having it not work. That is not what happens with these quality lights.
So avoid losing your favorite pooch during those midnight potty breaks. You will always know where they are if you have a well lit backyard or if you are armed with a good handheld flashlight. You can even teach your dog to respond to flashlight commands… now, that would be cool.
May 09, 2008 | | Recommendations
There are many different styles of home decorating and each one appeals to a certain segment of the population. When it comes time to look for sources for quality home decor products, stay away from the big box stores and go to the best source available for your style of decorating. Leaving the job to people who specialize in that material just makes sense.
Personally, I am a big fan of hacienda style Mexican decor. A great source for this material is SaltilloTileConnection.com. They have everything you need and the site is laid out in a very easy to use manner that there is no need to go somewhere else. The tile selection alone is a great reason to check out their website. They provide tons of information on saltillo tile installation and it all just reassures you that you’ve come to the right place.
Using a few of the different styles of tile that they have, I think our place will be completely transformed. Some of these tiles cannot only be used as the main feature of a bathroom, kitchen, or entryway, but also can be used as a way to accent a room as well. It is just a wonderful selection of product.
Once we get this hacienda style fully implemented… then I’ll get a Chihuahua puppy to finish off the effect.
May 06, 2008 | | Recommendations
