Comments (0) I just received this in an email from the ASPCA. I was very disappointed when I heard that the Supreme Court had overturned the law banning animal cruelty videos. However, it is encouraging that we have a second chance to end this barbaric way of making money.
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Some dog owners assume that because rawhide bones are softer and thinner than meaty or harder bone varieties, they are safer
to use. While this may be true in that they do not splinter or break the same way, they can still pose a health risk for your pet. Rawhide dog treats are a great way to give your pet a special reward, as long as you practice these safety tips. Avoid an emergency vet visit or worse by being aware of your pet’s chewing habits.
Never Leave your Pet Unattended while Chewing
This rule should apply to any type of bone dog treats. Rawhide bones can become a blockage if swallowed. While many dogs nibble away at rawhides, swallowing smaller pieces at a time, a large piece could pose a problem. In order to avoid this issue, keep an eye on your pet while he or she is chewing. It can also help to periodically check on the size of each rawhide piece. If your dog has removed portions that you consider a swallow-able size that could become stuck, take the piece away.
Choose the Right Rawhide Size for your Pet
Always select dog treats that are designed for your pet’s breed and size. Many rawhide chew treats come in a wide variety of sizes, from very small to jumbo. In some cases, a recommended weight range or suggested breeds may be listed right on the packaging. If none are listed, use your best judgment. It is easy to identify a bone that could be too small or too big for your dog.
Avoid rawhide bones that your pet can easily swallow whole. Rawhides are meant to be chewed. As your pet gnaws away, they also become softer and easier to swallow in tinier pieces. A whole, un-chewed rawhide is not meant to be swallowed in one piece. On the other hand, a rawhide bone that is too big for a small breed dog could be heavy for the canine to manage. This could lead to strained neck muscles.
Discard Old Rawhide Bones
Some canines prefer to work on their rawhide dog treats over a period of time. They may discard one bone and come back to it later. It is often best to avoid giving your pet too many bones at once. When you don’t know how many dog bones your pet has, it is harder to keep track of ones that should be throw away. Your pet could find places to hide them, retrieving them when you are not there to monitor chewing. Plus, rawhide bones that have been chewed can get moist and sticky from dog saliva. This in turn will collect dust and debris from floors. Rather than having your pet chew a dirty bone, help keep teeth clean by throwing away old rawhide dog treats and replacing them with new, clean ones.
Rawhide dog treats are a great way to keep your pet busy and happy. Many dogs prefer softer rawhide over hard meaty bones. Make sure you follow these safety tips to keep your pet healthy and unharmed while enjoying his or her favorite special treat!
Kimberly Case is a popular contributor at www.dogtreatstogo.com Where you can find a large selection of Dog Treats
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When you were watching that movie last night, you may have seen a Golden Retriever, a Dalmatian or a Westie on screen. Now, the question in the back of your mind is – ‘Is my Beagle ready to be in the movies?’ Well, your veterinarian says your pet dog is just the best behaved dog they can imagine. Your critter even has figured out how and when to mug for a picture, a regular scene stealer with a personality that would have given Rin Tin Tin a good run for his money.
Okay, but you have to consider this. If your dog is to be the next star canine in a real Hollywood movie or television series, your pooch can’t just look good. Your dog is going to have to be well trained and know, not just the basics, but a few great tricks to show what he can do.
Most of the scenes you see dogs doing on the big screen look so great because Hollywood has a way of putting the dog’s tricks in the best light and making the shots work. They combine them as a series of tricks into a final production that works for a particular scene very well.
It’s the basic tricks that are going to land your dog a movie role. There are many training facilities that offer the classes necessary to teach your puppy the tricks and obedience that are required by canine actors.
Almost all of what dogs do in the movies are easy tricks. Most of the common tricks the dogs need to do are bow, play dead, crawl, speak on cue, sneeze, hide your eyes, pray, touch the target, wave, find it, roll over, turn out the light and whine.
Learning all of the tricks might be the easy part of getting ready for the movies. The hard one for lots of dogs is working on a set with strangers all around and a ton of distractions. Also, in most cases, your dog will need to follow the lead of the set’s dog wrangler, not you. These are some real challenges for some dogs to face.
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If you can teach your dog all the tricks, but also the basics of working with strangers on a Hollywood set without freaking out, you might just have a dog like D.J. as the Siberian Husky “Demon” in the film Snow Dogs.
So… your pooch is ready and willing to go to the movies. What is your next step? The thing that will make your dog stand out is to put together a compelling portfolio for your dog. All the current photos, his list of skills and tricks, training and hopefully some great videos of your dog doing some of his best tricks.
Many of the training schools for movie dogs will help you get your dog into the industry. Don’t forget there is a lot of ad work and commercial work for your aspiring mongrel to shoot for also.
Finally, your dog loves you a lot (hopefully, the feeling is mutual). If your dog does not enjoy acting and does not want to be a Hollywood star, your dog will certainly tell you about it. Keep a watchful eye on your pal and keep things fun for him or her.
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