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Keeping Your Dog Cool During Summer Dog Walks.
This article is from one of my favorite blogs, All Things Dog Blog. Let me know how you keep your dog cool during the hot summer days.
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Today’s Dog Raves.
“Kathy has been walking my dogs, Tauna and Jazzi for several months and she is awesome. She is caring and loving with my dogs like they are her own, and the way they respond to her lets me know that she is doing a great job. They go nuts when she comes in the door for their walk and they fight for her attention. Praise to you for helping me to wear out my dogs for the day!” — Tatiana H. – Overland Park, KS
How Walking the Dog Benefits You, Too.
Walking the Dog Benefits You, Too
Daily outings help control your blood pressure and weight, experts say.
This article is from the following issue:
THURSDAY, June 9 (HealthDay News) — Taking your dog for a walk is good for both of you.
Walking helps control blood pressure and weight, according to the Society for Vascular Surgery.
“The need to provide daily walks for a dog is great for dog owners as well,” vascular surgeon Dr. Leila Mureebe said in a society news release. “Exercise is good for the body’s blood supply, for maintaining proper body weight and for controlling blood pressure.”
A recent U.S. National Institutes of Health-funded study of 2,000 adults found that those who regularly walked their dogs were more physically active and less likely to be obese than those who didn’t walk dogs.
“A brisk 30-minute walk with your dog is good for both of you,” Mureebe said.
During the summer, it’s best to walk in the early morning or evening, to limit sun exposure and reduce the risk of heat stroke for both you and your dog.
Dogs can offer other health benefits. For example, studies have found that petting a dog reduces people’s blood pressure and heart rate, the Society for Vascular Surgery said.
About 77.5 million dogs live in 39 percent of U.S. households, according to the Humane Society of the United States.
More information
The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute offers a guide to physical activity.
– Robert Preidt
SOURCE: Society for Vascular Surgery, news release, June 6, 2011
Last Updated: June 09, 2011
Copyright © 2011 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
Pets are Part of the Family.
Pets are part of the family. Is your furry friend always there for you?
According to Purina of New Zealand, any dedicated pet owner knows their animals arenʼt just four-legged creatures that happen to live under the same roof. Pets enrich our lives immeasurably as they become our family, our friends and our biggest fans – and Purina is inviting New Zealanders to share their stories.
Research* shows pet owners are healthier and happier than non pet-owners. For example, they generally have lower blood pressure, they recover faster from illnesses, and they have more robust immune systems. Regular dog-walking improves fitness, as well as social interaction with fellow dog-owners.
Not only this, but pets provide us with a sense of emotional well being and an unconditional acceptance of who we are. Their faithful companionship eases the stress of everyday life, and helps people recover from emotional trauma. Pets are always there for us when we need them! Itʼs a two-way street, though. Pets are reliant on us as well, to feed them, love them, and care for them as best we can. Enter Purina, whose expert nutritionists, food scientists, vets, and animal behaviourists are continuously discovering new ways to help pets lead healthier, happier, longer lives.
How is your pet part of your family? We’d love to here your pet stories.
Blogging about your Pet Service Business.
The following article is from Issue #10 of APSE Tips, a weekly roundup of the best tips, tools and resources for pet sitters.
Should pet sitters be bloggers?
As a pet sitting business owner we know that you have a busy schedule. Why should you add yet one more task to your to-do list?
There are two big reasons that a blog is a very valuable asset to your pet sitting website:
A blog gives you an avenue to consistently communicate with your clients and potential clients and seek their feedback about your services. On a blog it‘s easy to create new content on your site that can then be indexed by the search engines and allow your site to be found by potential clients – Google loves great content!
Blogging should be a part of your business communication and marketing plan as it is a free and easy way to boost your credibility, build a relationship and trust with potential clients, inform the public about your great services, and become a community resource for pet owners.
You don’t have to be a great writer to post on your blog.
To get best results you just want to write in a conversational voice and share information. Imagine yourself having a conversation with one of your favorite clients and then put that down on paper. Your posts don’t have to be long either – you can spend just 15-30 minutes two or three days a week to create and post your blog content.
But what do you write about?
Great topics for blog posts include pet care tips, explanation about the benefits and features of your services, profiles of your staff, details about community events, info on other local pet services or stores. Keep your readers in mind and make sure that your posts are interesting and provide them with valuable information. Don’t be afraid to brag about your success and share customer testimonials too. Tell people what you are doing right and how you can help them!
Get the most bang for your blog post
You can expand the reach of your blog by posting links to your blog posts on your social media sites – Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. As part of your posts ask your friends and followers to join the conversation and post comments on your blog posts.
To get the best results your blog should be an integral part of your existing website. You blog should be an additional page on your website that uses the same domain name – such as www.petsittingwebsite.com/blog. If you need help getting this setup you can get our help by posting in our APSE members forums or on our Facebook Fan Page.
When you write your blog posts incorporate key words that people are using to search for pet care services in your area into your content and titles as this will help your website search engine optimization.
To get more exposure to your blog consider joining us in our May members challenge and be a guest blogger on our APSE blog. We’ll link back to your pet sitting blog and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a great prize too! Find out all the info on our challenge in your APSE members forums.
Do you and your dog have matching love handles?
Here are some excellent tips on exercising with your pet. The pay offs are wonderful, not to mention the loving connection you create with your pet.
Do you and your dog have matching love handles? Get tips on exercising with your pet.
Hot Cars and Dogs Don’t Mix.
The following website is an excellent resource every pet owner should know about.
You’ll find out what you can do to protect dogs from the dangers of hot cars. You can find out how quickly cars heat up in warm weather, whether it’s too hot to take your dog along for the day, and how to get the word out that it’s just not cool to leave a dog in a hot car, even for just a minute of time. Let me know what you think.
Walking Your Dog Is Good For You Too, Mentally And Physically.
I really liked this article on the health benefits of walking your dog. Let me know what you think.
Walking Your Dog Is Good For You Too, Mentally And Physically.
What is a Pet Parent’s Worst Nightmare?
“Pet theft is a nationwide crisis, and a pet parent’s worst nightmare,” said John D’Ariano, President of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters. “While the circumstances are tragic and heartbreaking, NAPPS remains hopeful that thefts can be minimized with increased awareness and safety measures.”
One of the most effective measures a pet parent can take in increasing the chances of a happy reunion is to have their pet microchipped. A microchip is a tiny transponder that uses radio frequency waves to transmit information about the pet. Should a lost or stolen pet arrive at a shelter, the presence of a microchip will ensure that the pet’s family is contacted immediately.
NAPPS has prepared the following prevention tactics and steps to follow in the event of a lost or stolen pet:
* Never leave your pet unattended in a yard, public area or car.
* When placing your pet in the care of a friend or family member, always make sure they are aware of safety precautions for your pet.
* In addition to an implanted microchip, ensure your pet always wears proper identification.
* Always maintain an accurate identification file for your pet, including a detailed description and several photos.
* If you believe your pet is stolen, call or visit your local animal shelter and government agency immediately, and continue contacting these organizations daily.
* Search everywhere. Explore any potential hiding spots, and check with all family members.
* File a police report with your local law enforcement agency. If there has been a string of pet thefts in your region, this information will assist in fully investigating the crimes.
* Canvas the neighborhood. Distribute flyers with your pet’s photo, talk with neighbors, and ask delivery individuals if they have seen your pet or spotted any unusual activity. Call your pet’s name over and over.
* Create and post signs with a clear photo of your pet and detailed descriptions.
* Register your pet with Amber Alert For Pets, a nationwide network of pet parents committed to seeing lost pets safely returned home.
