The titles of some of my favorites are:

My Arrival – Chimney tells how some people came to the kennel to choose a dog for their pet and the little girl picked “Susie” an Irish Setter. The litter of kittens was spotted under a chair and Chimney was the one chosen to go along with Susie.

The Naming of Me – Chimney tells how he got his name.

Time Wasting – Chimney tells why he hates to see people working.

Susie – Mother – When Susie had eleven puppies in all and how proud she was at that time.

My Favourite Person – Chimney explains what a joy it is for families to have a Granddad.

My First Christmas – This one is my very favorite of all. Chimney tells about his first time seeing a Christmas tree. If anyone has a cat, this poem will mean so much to you and I’m sure it will give you many laughs. I could go on and on because I own a cat and many of these poems bring back some fond memories.

Pamela Douglas has done an excellent job with these poems. Any reader, young or old, will come away with the feeling that the cat is “really” the one telling the story in these poems. The author uses her writing skills and creative imagination to make the reader feel this way.

If you are a cat lover, this is a must read book of poems. If you don’t own a cat, you might want to get one after reading this book. Parents will enjoy reading these poems to their younger children. What a combination – cat adventures made into poetic stories!

What I really liked about the author’s writing style is that she makes the reader aware that cats are keenly aware of everything going on around them. If you have ever had a cat, you are well aware of this trait.

There are also several poems that teach lessons with messages such as Sadie’s Sore Paw. Sadie stepped on a piece of glass due to someone “littering” the countryside. Another example of a message is All Pals Together where we learn it is important to “share and appreciate friends.”

Be sure to pick up a copy of Chimney & Co. You will find the poems funny, a learning experience and very entertaining.

Do a search on Google for Sit Stay Fetch and you will find pages after pages of information about this training program. In fact, search SitStayFetch, Sit Stay and any other combination of these three magical words and the guide by Daniel Stevens will show in the top search results.

But what makes this book so great? Is it really worth $275? Why does it stand out amongst other online dog training guides? The answer may not be so clear until you actually download the guide and read it.

The first thing that I noticed about Sit Stay Fetch is that it’s over 150 pages of information that will help you with all your dog’s behavior problems. Daniel Stevens, the author of this guide takes you through a dog’s life. You will learn about bringing your puppy dog home and work your way to advanced obedience training.

Beside the obedience training commands and tricks you will learn, here are just some issues you can eliminate by reading Sit Stay Fetch:

• Puppy and Dog Aggression
• Biting and Nipping
• Bad Breath
• Dealing with 2 dogs in the house
• Jumping on people and furniture
• Jealousy
• Fighting with other dogs
• Fear of leash
• Hot weather
• Separation anxiety
• Housebreaking and house training

Daniel also offers six free bonuses:

• Quick guide to dog aggression
• Becoming the Alpha Dog
• Grooming made easy
• Security Training
• All house training methods and trick
• Audio on the go – mp3 do you can listen to Sit Stay Fetch
• Unlimited access to a members only dog community

So if you’re looking for a great guide that can help you train your dog, I strongly suggest Sit Stay Fetch by Daniel Stevens. I’ve liked this guide so much, and this is why I decided to write a review about it.

This book has over 150 pages of dog training techniques and methods that are being used by professional dog trainers. SitStayFetch is one of the most comprehensive and complete dog training tools that I have found. The training secrets that are reviled in SitStayFetch have been proven time, and time again to work if they are followed.

When I discovered this book, I was the proud new owner of a four month old chiwawa that I had no idea how to train. I had tried some different house breaking techniques that my friends and family members recommended, but none of the advice they gave me seemed to work. I had just about given up on the idea of housebreaking Alfalfa when my veterinarian recommended this dog training package. After reading the book I applied the house training techniques that were given, and within a month my puppy completely housebroken. Since then I have used this book to deal with separation anxiety, excessive barking, jealousy, and I have taught him a number of basic commands.

This book covers everything that dog owners needs to know, it seem like nothing has been left out of this book. If you have a specific question or problem that isn’t addressed in book you can email the author Daniel Stevens for the answer! Daniel Stevens, is a professional dog trainer that obviously knows his stuff, he understands how dogs think, and what makes them tick. If you are struggling to correct a behavioral problem, or you would simply like to teach your dog a new trick, you will find the answers to all of your dog training questions in this book.

I have a 2 year old Cocker Spaniel named Rocky which I have had since he was a puppy. It was the classic case of love at first sight (along with my son saying “can we keep him, mom, plleeaassee…I PROMISE to help walk him and feed him…..”). Of course, if you have children then I’m sure you will agree that as cute as they are, and as much as you love them, they lie like rugs!! Although, that is another article in itself. 

When it came to dog training I had always done what I thought was right despite the overload of opinions and advice that was given to me. Not to say that I didn’t try different things. In the end the results were always the same. You see, my dear Rocky had a major problem with barking, chewing, snapping….amongst other common dog behavior problems. His barking was the worst of them all. He would bark at anything that went by my window…people, other dogs, cats, squirrels, birds…you name it! It also didn’t help matters that my windows were all so close to the ground (something I didn’t think about when I bought the place!). It was getting so bad that my friends and family wouldn’t even visit anymore. Needless to say I was at my ropes end and desperately needed to find something that actually worked.

I couldn’t afford professional dog training, and had tried all different books and techniques; non which actually worked. Every time I did any searches on my computer for dog training I would always see tons of ads for ‘Sit Stay Fetch’. I was reluctant to try it, but after spending countless hours reading every free resource available and not getting any further ahead I decided to buy it. Plus, it came with a full money back guarantee which helped.

The only thing that I can say is this…If you have any behavioral issues with your dog, or even if you are just looking to train your puppy….get it!! Not only did it work for me, it showed me some of the classic mistakes people make while training their dog; including myself. This guide is extremely thorough and even has step by step video tutorials so that you can actually see the techniques in action. It covers every topic you could imagine from barking to biting…even problems that I never even heard of! Also, if you have any questions, you get a free e-mail consultation with a professional dog trainer.

I highly recommend ‘Sit Stay Fetch’ for anyone who is a dog owner. Believe me, you won’t be disappointed!!

The health and well being of your Weimaraners generally depend on the quality of foods you are feeding them. It is important to feed them with foods that contain necessary nutrients required by the breed. Their nutritional requirement is just like those that have been passed on from their ancestors, nutrients in which sources are similar to those found in their original environment.

Weimaraners should be given the right balance of protein, carbohydrates, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Decreased in vitamin C or excessive vitamin other than vitamin C is not good for your Weim. The deficiency or the excess may cause diseases particularly hypertrophic osteodystrophy (HOD). Excessive mineral and calcium supplementation are also reasons for the occurrence of HOD.

Using commercial dog food is probably the most convenient way to feed your Weimaraner. Lots of it are readily available in any pet stores, all you have to do is simply open the package and pour it into your dog’s food bowl. Commercial dog food comes into three types: dry, semi-moist and canned. Dry food, or kibble is commonly preferred because it is less expensive compared to semi-moist and canned food. It is believed that dry food or kibble benefits your dog’s dental care because the dry bits scrape tartar from the teeth during chewing. Canned foods are recommended to old age dogs or dogs with poor appetite due to illness or medical problem. However, canned foods are usually expensive and requires refrigeration once opened. When using commercial dog foods to feed your Weimaraner, read the product label carefully. Check the ingredients and make sure that it contains the necessary nutrients in right amounts.

Despite the convenience of using commercial dog foods, some owners prefer the noncommercial foods to ensure the quality of the food. Some believe that noncommercial food is expensive and time-consuming to prepare but in fact, it is also faster and cheaper provided correct planning has been done. With this type of food, you can be sure that your pet gets the fresh and best ingredients ideal for his health. Noncommercial foods are classified into two: home-cooked and raw diets.

The frequency of feeding depends on your pet’s age and activities. Feeding one full meal a day is not advisable for it can cause bloat, obesity or other digestive problems. Instead, spread out your Weimaraner’s feedings to at least twice daily. Free feeding, feeding in which food is left out all day is not good either. Rigorous exercise and other activities should be avoided right after meals.

“Clicking with Your Dog” is one of those books I wish was around when I had my dog. The training concept here is simple, easy, and scientific. It is easy because of the use of a small clicker that makes a unique sound when pressed. It is scientific, because this type of training is based on “operant conditioning,” a term coined by B.F. Skinner who was an experimental psychologist and a behaviorist.

Clicking is based on the reward system and the owner’s friendly and positive relationship with his dog. The book can be used as a manual and a trainer can pick up from anywhere in the book to teach any one trick, after getting the dog used to receiving a reward with each click.
Unlike the traditional correction-based training, the clicker training is based on common sense and respecting the dog’s needs and character. Step-by-step illustrations explain the clicking process very clearly, and people who can’t wait to start can begin immediately.

Whether you start with a dog that is still a puppy or a dog with already established behavior problems, the clicker training program gives fool-proof results, because the dogs become motivated and eager to learn. Through the use of the clicker, both the trainer and the dog have fun and they learn to bond with one another.

“Clicking with Your Dog” has ten chapters. The first chapter introduces the reader to clicking. Second chapter is the fast start chapter for the tools and the skills you and the dog will need. Third and fourth chapters are for teaching the dog good behavior and practical skills. Fifth chapter shows games and tricks for your dog to be useful. Sixth chapter is a review of the clicking process plus some extra tips and advice.

Seventh chapter is for teaching the dog to avoid disturbing or hurting people. Eighth chapter addresses the dog’s needs and his bill of rights.

Ninth chapter is the glossary for the tips and terms of clicking. Tenth chapter directs the reader to other training resources, such as websites, books, videos, clicker training supplies and dog-related sites and associations.

Whether the author talks about understanding the dog food labels or helping the dog curb his unnecessary barking, her expression is direct, pleasant, and very understandable. It doesn’t matter if the book is read from start to finish or by skipping around; the reader’s comprehension will remain intact either way.

“Clicking With Your Dog: Step-By-Step in Pictures” is in paperback with an ISBN of 189094808X. The book is 209 pages with excellent, uncluttered drawings and an easy-to-read text.

The author, Peggy Larson Tillman, worked many years as an elementary school teacher. She discovered clicker training when she got her dog Charles. Then, she went on to teach classes to pet owners, developing her visual instructional material in the process. Peggy L. Tillman and her husband Barry Tillman are also pioneers in the science of ergonomics.

This very effective book with precise instructions and illustrations deserves a place at the top of most other dog training publications.

The Weimaraner is a pointer and an all-around hunting dog. They were originally destined only for royalty to use to hunt, track and bring down big game such as boar, bears, elk and deer. Today the Weimaraner is adapted to smaller game and upland birds and has a reputation as a fine water retriever.

A certain amount of aggression is innate to the breed and they serve well as personal and property protection. They make good pets for families with older children and a firm, experienced trainer.

The Appearance
Height: 22-27 inches
Weight: 50-70 pounds
Lifespan: 10-12 years

The Weimaraner is a relatively large and very athletic and muscular dog. The head is long and aristocratic and the muzzle is strong. The ears are moderately long and pendant. It has long legs with defined muscle tone and webbed feet for swimming. The tail is docked to 1½ inches.

The Weimaraner is nicknamed ‘silver ghost’ or ‘gray ghost’ because of their distinctive blue gray coloring which is very rare in dogs. Even more rate is the longhaired variety. The smooth, short-haired coat is easy care for.

Using in the Field
Weimaraners were once used to hunt large game. Today they are mostly used for retrieving and flushing out small game but, if given a chance, will go after bigger game like deer and even bear as this dog is fearless. It can hunt well in the water as well as on dry land.

Although slower than many other gundogs, the Weimaraner is an energetic and powerful dog with a good sense of smell. A passionate worker prized for their physical endurance and stamina, it can be used for all kinds of hunting.

At Home
The Weimaraner is a loyal companion who will protect his family and chase away or even kill any animal that comes into your yard regardless of size. They are frequently kind to children but are energetic and may harm smaller children accidentally due to their enthusiastic playfulness.

This is not a breed that can be left along for long periods of time as they tend to suffer sever separation anxiety. The Weimaraner also has a tendency to steal food from counter tops and chew furniture if not adequately supervised and given the opportunity to work off excess energy.

This breed likes to bark, and may be combative with other dogs unless properly trained from a young age.

The History
The breed is several centuries old and is believed to have descended from the Mastiff and the Vizsla with albinism as the main cause of their unusual coloring. Similar dogs date back as far as the 13th Century. These prized dogs lived with the family instead of in kennels, something that was very unusual at the time. As a result, the Weimaraner of today needs the companionship of its human owner and will not thrive in a kennel environment.

The Weimaraner name comes from the Grand Duke of Weimar, Karl August, whose court enjoyed hunting. The dogs first came to the United States at the beginning of the 20th Century where they soon became a popular hunting dog as well as a family pet.

I had my first pet back in 1985 – a puppy. It was actually not intentional as my parents were against the idea of keeping a puppy because there was just too much responsibility involved. However, it was a case of bullying that got me my first puppy. Yes, somehow my brother’s dog did not like his son and insisted on biting him and the little puppy was only 3 weeks old. Not wanting the poor puppy to grow up into a depressed and unhappy dog, he came under my care and that was how I had to start my search for puppies training tips as I did not want my parents to throw the puppy out for messing up our house!

Back then internet was still not popular so my knowledge had to come from books and books on puppies training were rather expensive. If the internet had been as easily accessible at that time, I would not have to burn a hole in my pockets! Recently, I had to help a friend to look for a good puppies training manual which is both informative and inexpensive and I happened to chance upon an online book – “Secrets To Dog Training”.

What is “Secrets To Dog Training” all about?
If you have just bought or adopted a puppy or a dog, you will need to train it so that it will listen to your instructions and not mess up your house. You will need a training manual that provides reliable content and workable methods for training your new pet. Upon comparison with the numerous puppies training books that I’ve read, I must say that the content covered in this book is very useful and easy to comprehend. The important point to note is that it is written by seasoned professional dog trainer who has many years of experience in dog training so his advice and tips are not based on theories only but have been tried and proven to be effective.

“Secrets to dog training” is an ebook that you can easily download from the internet immediately after you’ve made payment. What makes this manual effective and simple to use is that you will also get a 30 minutes video recording which helps you to easily learn the remedies to the common doggy misbehaviour that you would want to correct in your own puppy or older dog. In fact, the video recordings give such clear demonstrations that you can be off to try them out on your own puppies right away!

I was expecting this ebook to only talk about puppies training but how wrong I was. A lot of information is given in this ebook such as:
• How to select a suitable puppy?
• Where is the best place to get your new puppy?
• What important information you need to know about the breed of your puppy?
• How do you ensure that your home is safe for your new puppy/dog?
• How often should you bring your puppy to the vet?
• How do you correct the behavioral problems in your puppy?
• How can you prevent separation anxiety?
• How do you know if your puppy is sick?

Would I recommend this product?
The answer is a resounding ‘Yes!” because it is definitely a worthwhile investment. I thought I know everything about puppies training since I’ve started keeping dogs since I was a teenager but this book puts me to shame! I have read a lot of books on puppies training but nothing comes close to “Secrets to dog training”. I was most impressed by the section on dog whispering which teaches you how to train your puppies or dogs through communication and mutual respect instead of punishments. There are even step-by-step instructions for you to easily follow and apply immediately.

At such a low and affordable price, you not only get tons of puppies training tips and information, a step-by-step dog training manual, a video clip of practical solutions and even 4 bonus informative ebooks! Wow! A lot of times you get free bonuses that are basically useless but with this purchase, you get bonuses that you can use on your puppy such as how to groom your dog, how to resolve canine aggression problems, how to train your dog to keep your house safe, etc.

You can really solve a lot of your doggy problems when you purchase “Secrets to dog training” because you are even receive free consultations from a member of the Kingdom of Pets team by simply sending them an email with your queries! It is the first time I come across a company that caters to its customers needs even after the purchase has been made.

The only problem I get from buying this product is that I have a lot of reading and watching to do! I learnt a lot of puppies training tips from the ebooks and I had so much fun training my puppy after that. If only this product had been around in the past, I would not have made so many mistakes when I was training my earlier puppies!

This is a copy of a post. I am not the original author. Please post this EVERYWHERE….spread the word about REALITY and then DO SOMETHING to change it!

You can’t keep your pet? Really?

~By a Shelter Director

Our society needs a huge “Wake-up” call.
As a shelter manager, I am going to share a little insight with you all…a “view from the inside” – if you will.

First off, any of you whom have surrendered a pet to a shelter or humane society should be made to work in the “back” of an animal shelter – for just ONE DAY.

Maybe if you saw the life drain from those sad, lost, confused eyes, you’d stop flagging the ads on here and help these animals find homes.

That puppy you just dropped off will most-likely end up in my shelter when it’s no longer a cute little puppy anymore.

Just so you know, there’s a 90% chance that your dog will never walk out back out, once entered in to the shelter system…
Purebred or not!

About 25% of all of the dogs that are “owner surrenders” or “strays” that come into a shelter are purebred dogs.

The most common excuses: “We’re moving and can’t take our dog (or cat).”

Really? Where are you moving to that doesn’t allow pets?

Or they say “The dog got bigger than we thought it would”.

How big did you think a German Shepherd would get?

“We don’t have time for her”.

Really? I work a 10-12 hour day and still have time for my 6 dogs!

“She’s tearing up our yard”.

How about making her a part of your family?

“We just don’t want to have to stress about finding a place for her & we know she’ll get adopted, she’s a good dog”.

Odds are, your pet won’t get adopted & how stressful do you think it is for your pet?

Did you know…

Your pet has 72 hours to find a new family from the moment you drop it off?
Sometimes a little longer if the shelter isn’t full and your dog/cat manages to stay completely healthy.

If it sniffles, it is euthanized.

Your pet will be confined to a small run/kennel in a room with other barking & crying animals.
It will have to relieve itself where it eats and sleeps.
It will be depressed and will cry constantly for you.
If your pet is lucky, there will be enough volunteers in that day to take him/her for a walk.
If not, your pet won’t get any attention besides having a bowl of food slid under the kennel door and the waste sprayed out of it’s pen with a high-powered hose.
If your dog is big, black or any of the “Bully” breeds (pit bull, rottie, mastiff, etc) it was pretty much dead when you walked it through the front door.
If your cat is scared and doesn’t act friendly enough, or if it catches a cold (which most of them ‘do’), it will be put to sleep.
Those dogs & cats just don’t get adopted.
In most cases, it doesn’t matter how ‘sweet’ or ‘well behaved’ they are.
If your pet doesn’t get adopted within it’s 72 hours and the shelter is full, it will be destroyed.
If the shelter isn’t full and your pet is good enough, and of a desirable enough breed it may get a stay of execution, but not for long.

Most dogs get very kennel protective after about a week and are destroyed for showing aggression.
Even the sweetest dogs will turn in this environment.

If your pet makes it over all of those hurdles chances are it will get kennel cough or an upper respiratory infection and will be destroyed because the shelter gets paid a fee to euthanize each animal and
making money is better than spending money to take this animal to the vet.

Here’s a little euthanasia 101 for those of you that have never witnessed a perfectly healthy, scared animal being “put-down”.

First, your pet will be taken from its kennel on a leash.
They always look like they think they are going for a walk… happy, wagging their tails… until they get to “The Room”,
every one of them freaks out and puts on the brakes when they get to the door.
It must smell like death or they can feel the sad souls that are left in there.
It’s strange, but it happens with every one of them.
Your dog or cat will be restrained, held down by 1 or 2 shelter workers, depending on the size and how freaked out they are.
Then a shelter worker who we call a “euthanasia tech (not a vet)” finds a vein in the front leg and injects a lethal dose of the “pink stuff”.

Hopefully your pet doesn’t panic from being restrained and jerks.
I’ve seen the needles tear out of a leg and been covered with the resulting blood… the yelps and screams are deafening.

They all don’t just “go to sleep”, sometimes they spasm for a while, gasp for air and defecate on themselves.

You see, shelters are trying to make money to pay employee pay checks and then, there’s the board of directors… who need to be paid too!

Consequently, corners are cut, & we don’t spend our funds to tranquilize the animal before injecting them with the lethal drug, we just put the burning lethal drug in their vein and let them suffer until dead.

If it were not a business for profit, we’d do it humanely and hire a licensed vet do this procedure.
That way, the animal would be sedated or tranquilized and THEN euthanized.

But to do this procedure correctly would only cost more money… so we don’t necessarily do what is right for the animal, we do what’s expedient so we can continue to make a buck!

Shelters do not have to have a vet perform their euthanasia procedures.
Oftentimes, they are untrained personnel administering lethal injections.
So… that employee may take 50 pokes with a needle and 3 hours to get inside the vein.

In the end, your pet’s corpse will be stacked like firewood in a large freezer, usually in the back of the building with all of the other animals that were killed.
There they will sit until being picked up like garbage.

What happens next? Cremated?
Taken to the dump?
Rendered into pet food?
Or used for schools to dissect and experiment on?

You’ll never know and it probably won’t even cross your mind.

After all, it was just an animal and you can always buy another one, right?!

I hope that those of you who still have a beating heart and have read this
are bawling your eyes out and can’t get the pictures out of your head.
I deal with this everyday.
I hate my job, I hate that it exists &
I hate that it will always be there unless you people make changes and start educating yourselves, your children, the public.
Do the research, do your homework, and know exactly what you are getting into before getting a pet.
Please stop breeding.Four million cats and dogs—about one every eight seconds—are put down in U.S. shelters each year. Often these animals are the offspring of cherished family pets.

Spay/neuter is a proven way to reduce pet overpopulation, ensuring that every pet has a family to love them.

A solution is possible and starts with each of us taking one small step: getting our own pets spayed or neutered.

To help stop pet overpopulation further, consider adopting your next pet from an animal shelter.
These shelters and humane societies exist because people just do not care about animals anymore.

Animals were not intended to be disposable but somehow that is what they’ve become.

For those of you that care—
please repost this to at least one other Craigslist in another City/State.
Let’s see if we can get this all around the US and have an impact.

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