During This Christmas: Solano Pet Shelters Are Looking For Pet Adoption Parents.
Make a difference, and share your love..!
Check out information on adopting dogs in Solano County in this Solano Dogs blog.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Dog's Wet Nose - What It Represents
The coldness or dampness of your dog’s nose might be some indication of his activity level. A dog's wet nose is not only about his health condition. Your dog's wet nose can occur when they are playing or engaging in some energetic pursuit.
A dog's wet nose just might indicate poor health, or it's very likely related to the other factors. So when dogs are sleeping or resting, their noses may feel warm and a bit dry. Check with your Solano County veterinary clinic.
Unlike cat's, your dog's wet nose may not be as much of a health indicator.
A dog's wet nose just might indicate poor health, or it's very likely related to the other factors. So when dogs are sleeping or resting, their noses may feel warm and a bit dry. Check with your Solano County veterinary clinic.
Unlike cat's, your dog's wet nose may not be as much of a health indicator.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Dogs Shed Due To Light And Temperature Changes
Dogs shed hair for two main reasons.
Seasonal changes in the light pattern as the length of the day changes induce dog shedding. Temperature changes also cause dog shedding.
Many dogs shed hair all year long. Dogs get acclimatized to indoor temperatures, and their bodies have the right amount for that temperature. But when the canine goes in and out of the house, there is huge gap in the temperature - this is the most common reason for dog shedding all year long.
Seasonal changes in the light pattern as the length of the day changes induce dog shedding. Temperature changes also cause dog shedding.
Many dogs shed hair all year long. Dogs get acclimatized to indoor temperatures, and their bodies have the right amount for that temperature. But when the canine goes in and out of the house, there is huge gap in the temperature - this is the most common reason for dog shedding all year long.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Summer Heat & Dogs
Dogs can't take high temperatures for they can hardly sweat http://www.alphak9petservices.com/articles/105-summer-heat-and-your-pet.html
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Dog Not Eating? Possible Solutions.
Not enough is written on dogs refusing to eat, or dogs eating less than needed. I've studied countless books on dog training. The books say pretty much the same thing.
What did i learn that's not covered in the books?
Steps:
• Get the dog excited through play and sweet voices before the dog smells the food.
• Let the dog smell the food, but don't give it right away. This might create the dog's desire for food, especially if they can't get it. Like people, dogs want what they can't get. Once they get it, they may lose interest.
• Getting dog to taste the food, creates appetite. Either drop a single kibble on the floor, or feed a small mouthful portion of wet dog food. If they don't eat it, put some in their mouth waiting for them to chew and swallow.
• To start, give up to half the food volume you expect your Fido will eat. Too much food offered might make the dog feel they need to eat it before it disappears. Too much food might make the dog not want any of it. They might feel nauseous, etc.
• Then add all or much of the remainder just before the food runs out. If it runs out first, the dog might think there's no more food and turns off it's appetite, or loses interest in what they may not get? Who knows what they're thinking, and i've found it easier to keep the dog eating if there's still some food remaining when i add more.
These are my thoughts for what might help. Getting dogs to eat enough is tricky.
What did i learn that's not covered in the books?
Steps:
• Get the dog excited through play and sweet voices before the dog smells the food.
• Let the dog smell the food, but don't give it right away. This might create the dog's desire for food, especially if they can't get it. Like people, dogs want what they can't get. Once they get it, they may lose interest.
• Getting dog to taste the food, creates appetite. Either drop a single kibble on the floor, or feed a small mouthful portion of wet dog food. If they don't eat it, put some in their mouth waiting for them to chew and swallow.
• To start, give up to half the food volume you expect your Fido will eat. Too much food offered might make the dog feel they need to eat it before it disappears. Too much food might make the dog not want any of it. They might feel nauseous, etc.
• Then add all or much of the remainder just before the food runs out. If it runs out first, the dog might think there's no more food and turns off it's appetite, or loses interest in what they may not get? Who knows what they're thinking, and i've found it easier to keep the dog eating if there's still some food remaining when i add more.
These are my thoughts for what might help. Getting dogs to eat enough is tricky.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Keeping Dogs & Cats From Killing Animals Outdoors
• Attach a bell to its quick-release collar. It may have a 50% improvement or none at all.
• A collar that emits an electronic beep. It can sound like a bird’s alarm call. In a study, cats killed 38% fewer mammals and 51% fewer birds.
• Songbirds: Take down your bird feeders. Discourage other people’s cats from coming into your yard and killing birds with motion-activated sprinkler sprinklers.
• It won’t be easy, and it’s worth a shot. Google will suggest specific products to achieve these aims.
• A collar that emits an electronic beep. It can sound like a bird’s alarm call. In a study, cats killed 38% fewer mammals and 51% fewer birds.
• Songbirds: Take down your bird feeders. Discourage other people’s cats from coming into your yard and killing birds with motion-activated sprinkler sprinklers.
• It won’t be easy, and it’s worth a shot. Google will suggest specific products to achieve these aims.
Free Neutering & Spaying: Dogs & Cats
Free or affordable dog spaying, dog neutering, plus cat spaying and cat neutering is available. While Solano County's discount program may have a waiting list, there are other options at www.aspca.org/pet-care/spayneuter/ Free spay neuter programs are in Solano, Napa and Yolo Counties.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Common Dog Allergies
Most dog allergies are airborne. Vets have said 15% of dog allergies can be food based. Dogs can be allergic to the same things people are including cats.
More common possible food allergens include: Beef, Chicken, Fish, Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Corn and Milk.
Consider sticking with one type of dog food for six to eight weeks, then switch to see if the allergic reactions change. One should slowly phase in a different food over a span of one or two weeks, as it can upset the dog's tummy. But if the allergy should reoccur again with the new food consider these possibilities:
• The airborne allergen disappeared and was the cause of the allergy (not the food).
• Maybe the dog was fed an allergic food substance, or she found some scraps on the kitchen floor?
More common possible food allergens include: Beef, Chicken, Fish, Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Corn and Milk.
Consider sticking with one type of dog food for six to eight weeks, then switch to see if the allergic reactions change. One should slowly phase in a different food over a span of one or two weeks, as it can upset the dog's tummy. But if the allergy should reoccur again with the new food consider these possibilities:
• The airborne allergen disappeared and was the cause of the allergy (not the food).
• Maybe the dog was fed an allergic food substance, or she found some scraps on the kitchen floor?
Recent Fairfield Dog Attack
It's unfortunate the two women joggers were recently attacked by dogs on the loose. Owners should take greater care of their dogs, especially if they're bred to fight.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
New Solano County Animal Shelter Info
The new Solano County Animal Shelter has:
• Solano Lost & Found Dogs & Cats
• Dog & Cat Education
• Dog & Cat Matchmaker
• Solano Dog & Cat Food Bank
• Gifts and such.
Solano County Animal Shelter is at www.solanocountyanimalshelter.com
Realize the Solano County Animal Shelter lacks money, so let's try to put less time pressure on them, so they can address others' dog and cat needs as well. Let's first their website and read applicable sections of this Solano Dogs blog, before calling Solano County Animal Shelter for questions. Also check out the other Solano dog shelters, and Solano cat shelters run by charities. All the Solano pet shelters need volunteers or money donations.
• Solano Lost & Found Dogs & Cats
• Dog & Cat Education
• Dog & Cat Matchmaker
• Solano Dog & Cat Food Bank
• Gifts and such.
Solano County Animal Shelter is at www.solanocountyanimalshelter.com
Realize the Solano County Animal Shelter lacks money, so let's try to put less time pressure on them, so they can address others' dog and cat needs as well. Let's first their website and read applicable sections of this Solano Dogs blog, before calling Solano County Animal Shelter for questions. Also check out the other Solano dog shelters, and Solano cat shelters run by charities. All the Solano pet shelters need volunteers or money donations.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Dog Loneliness – Work In Solano County? Visit Home For Lunch
• Dog petting is healthy & alleviates dog loneliness. Petting dogs produces major effects on the cardiovascular systems in dogs and people.
• Interesting studies show dogs possess telepathic connections with their owners. While I doubt all the studies, there seems to be something to it. For example, many Solano dog owners claim dogs know things like when they are returning from a trip outside Solano County.
• Dog Loneliness is one of the biggest barriers to having a healthy human dog relationship. Dog loneliness causes serious emotional issues and cause all types of havoc.
• Dogs often love to sit right by you.
• If you can, come home for lunch, and hang out with your dog. If you’re lucky, you work somewhere in Solano’s Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Suisun City, Vacaville or Vallejo, or perhaps nearby Napa, or Davis in Yolo County.
• Interesting studies show dogs possess telepathic connections with their owners. While I doubt all the studies, there seems to be something to it. For example, many Solano dog owners claim dogs know things like when they are returning from a trip outside Solano County.
• Dog Loneliness is one of the biggest barriers to having a healthy human dog relationship. Dog loneliness causes serious emotional issues and cause all types of havoc.
• Dogs often love to sit right by you.
• If you can, come home for lunch, and hang out with your dog. If you’re lucky, you work somewhere in Solano’s Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Suisun City, Vacaville or Vallejo, or perhaps nearby Napa, or Davis in Yolo County.
Dog Grooming
• Retained dead hair is retained when dogs aren’t groomed often. It gets smelly too.
• Non-groomed hair can retain Solano ticks, fleas and mites. Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun, Vacaville and Vallejo; plus Napa and Yolo Counties have serious problems with ticks carrying lyme disease. The problem is throughout the USA too, and not just Northern California’s San Francisco Bay Area eight bay area counties.
• Brush thoroughly before washing.
• Do the head last. This helps keep your dog from shaking water.
• Solano Dog Grooming Services: Solano County’s Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Suisun, Vacaville and Vallejo have many dog groomers. Or save money and do it yourself!
• Non-groomed hair can retain Solano ticks, fleas and mites. Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun, Vacaville and Vallejo; plus Napa and Yolo Counties have serious problems with ticks carrying lyme disease. The problem is throughout the USA too, and not just Northern California’s San Francisco Bay Area eight bay area counties.
• Brush thoroughly before washing.
• Do the head last. This helps keep your dog from shaking water.
• Solano Dog Grooming Services: Solano County’s Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Suisun, Vacaville and Vallejo have many dog groomers. Or save money and do it yourself!
Dog Training & Dog Relationship. Train Yourself Or Hire Solano Dog Trainer
• It’s more than technique. Solano dog trainers will tell you attitude is equally important for the best dog training.
• The dog owner who takes control helps set the energy between the person and their dog. So put yourself into a good state of mind. Relax.
• First reduce tensions you may have. Take a deep breath. Follow your breath. Then try to find harmony with yourself and your breathing. Allow yourself to calm down.
• Meditating 20 minutes a day is a great way to reduce your stress and improve the quality of your life. Studies show it has countless medical benefits, and can increase your life span too. Consider starting or joining a Solano meditation group, or Solano meditation center in Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun, Vacaville or Vallejo. Or buy a meditation book.
• The dog owner who takes control helps set the energy between the person and their dog. So put yourself into a good state of mind. Relax.
• First reduce tensions you may have. Take a deep breath. Follow your breath. Then try to find harmony with yourself and your breathing. Allow yourself to calm down.
• Meditating 20 minutes a day is a great way to reduce your stress and improve the quality of your life. Studies show it has countless medical benefits, and can increase your life span too. Consider starting or joining a Solano meditation group, or Solano meditation center in Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun, Vacaville or Vallejo. Or buy a meditation book.
Coprophagia
Coprophagia is common in Solano dogs. “Coprophagia” is another term for dog’s eating stool. It might represent malnourishment. To make their stool less appealing sprinkle the dog food with ‘Accent – it makes the stool less attractive to the dog’s nose. Red pepper sauce or vinegar on the stool also might work.
Dog Not Eating At All, Or Enough Food?
• Dogs often mirror how we feel.
• Better to let the dog skip a few meals than have them wait it out for super expensive dog food.
• If the dog is ill, you might hand feed them. Do this rarely as it may reduce your authority in the dogs view.
• Better to let the dog skip a few meals than have them wait it out for super expensive dog food.
• If the dog is ill, you might hand feed them. Do this rarely as it may reduce your authority in the dogs view.
Avoid Giving Puppy Water At Night?
• This encourages dogs urinating. It’s more important when house training puppies.
• I read it’s not good to give dogs water 30 minutes before eating or exercising. It was from a credible source, and the reasons weren’t given.
• I read it’s not good to give dogs water 30 minutes before eating or exercising. It was from a credible source, and the reasons weren’t given.
Quality Dog Food Ingredients
• Dogs don’t digest carbohydrates well.
• Some say at least 22% of the food should be protein. (More if they’re puppies, and less if they’re old). Many in Solano County are more hung up on protein than need be.
• Excess protein can be tied to dog hyperactivity, and greater difficulty in retaining dog training lessons.
• Meat shouldn’t exceed 25% of the dog’s diet.
• Two smaller daily meals are better than one large meal. The breakfast should be the larger meal.
• Ask the dog to sit before feeding, or giving a treat.
• Solano veterinarians discourage canned dog food because: It’s fatty. Dried kibble helps clean dog’s teeth. Canned dog food at least in Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun, Vacaville and Vallejo is too expensive. Like people, what dogs like to eat isn’t always best for them. Dogs stay slimmer with dry kibble.
• Some say at least 22% of the food should be protein. (More if they’re puppies, and less if they’re old). Many in Solano County are more hung up on protein than need be.
• Excess protein can be tied to dog hyperactivity, and greater difficulty in retaining dog training lessons.
• Meat shouldn’t exceed 25% of the dog’s diet.
• Two smaller daily meals are better than one large meal. The breakfast should be the larger meal.
• Ask the dog to sit before feeding, or giving a treat.
• Solano veterinarians discourage canned dog food because: It’s fatty. Dried kibble helps clean dog’s teeth. Canned dog food at least in Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun, Vacaville and Vallejo is too expensive. Like people, what dogs like to eat isn’t always best for them. Dogs stay slimmer with dry kibble.
Solano Dog Food Stores
Dog Food Stores In Solano: My Fairfield veterinarian said these dog food brands are the best. Being more expensive doesn’t mean it’s the best. Wal-Mart didn’t carry any dried kibble for these brands when I checked. They were carried by Vacaville’s PetSmart, and PetCo in Fairfield and Vacaville. The latter two have frequent sales so you might buy a bit extra.
• Eukanuba (too expensive?)
• Iams
• Science Diet
• Blue Buffalo (too expensive?)
• Eukanuba (too expensive?)
• Iams
• Science Diet
• Blue Buffalo (too expensive?)
Using Dog Names Properly
• Dog names are meant to get the dog’s attention. Say the dog name followed immediately by the command.
• Using the dog name as a form of “come” will confuse the dog.
• Using the dog name as a form of “come” will confuse the dog.
Picking Dog Names For Your Puppy
• Two syllable dog names are better.
• Try picking dog names with the letters “a” and “o”.
• Cutesy names for a puppy like “Cupcake” can wear off when the dog gets older.
• Avoid names that sound like something else you commonly say. This helps reduce the dog’s confusion.
• Dogs sense ridicule. So skip dog names that make fun of the dog.
• What does your deeper self want the puppy’s name to sound like? Pick a dog’s name that resonates with you.
• Try picking dog names with the letters “a” and “o”.
• Cutesy names for a puppy like “Cupcake” can wear off when the dog gets older.
• Avoid names that sound like something else you commonly say. This helps reduce the dog’s confusion.
• Dogs sense ridicule. So skip dog names that make fun of the dog.
• What does your deeper self want the puppy’s name to sound like? Pick a dog’s name that resonates with you.
When Not To Call Your Dog’s Name
• Dog’s Name During Disciplining: Never use your dog’s name when your dog is being corrected; or when calling dog to be disciplined. Why? This causes her to have negative associations with your calling her name. Instead of calling her, go to her. If needed get her by the leash or collar and take her where you want her to go.
• Inviting your dog to her den (cage). She many not want to go.
• Inviting your dog to her den (cage). She many not want to go.
Dog Discipline
• Having your dog in a long “down-stay” (she is laying on ground and staying), gives you the Solano dog owner needed control. It establishes you as the alpha in the dog’s view (reinforces that you are in control and the dog isn’t controlling you).
• Look directly into her eyes when disciplining.
• Have a strong tone. Feel that you are in charge, and not the dog! Dog’s will sense your weakness if you choose to be weak about it.
• Pay no attention to your dog for say 30 minutes after an offense. You can remain passive. Don’t speak with the dog, or make eye contact. The dog needs time to readjust.
• If the dog shows no signs of submission after the punishment, check to see how well you are following through with your disciplinary procedures. If the dog comes and nudges you 5-10 minutes after the discipline, there’s a good chance the dog didn’t learn it’s lesson yet.
• Avoid dramatic make ups.
• Discipline in proportion to the offense. Don’t make the dog feel you’re unjust.
• Don’t be one of those who take their anger out on the dog. It’s easy to get trapped into being constantly angry at your dog. If needed work on improving yourself, while you work on your dog. This can be counter productive. Neither you nor the dog should take the errors personally!
• Solano bookstores have great dog books. Train the dog yourself. Or consider a Solano dog trainer in Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun, Vacaville and Vallejo. Or try dog trainers in Napa, Contra Costa and Yolo Counties.
• Look directly into her eyes when disciplining.
• Have a strong tone. Feel that you are in charge, and not the dog! Dog’s will sense your weakness if you choose to be weak about it.
• Pay no attention to your dog for say 30 minutes after an offense. You can remain passive. Don’t speak with the dog, or make eye contact. The dog needs time to readjust.
• If the dog shows no signs of submission after the punishment, check to see how well you are following through with your disciplinary procedures. If the dog comes and nudges you 5-10 minutes after the discipline, there’s a good chance the dog didn’t learn it’s lesson yet.
• Avoid dramatic make ups.
• Discipline in proportion to the offense. Don’t make the dog feel you’re unjust.
• Don’t be one of those who take their anger out on the dog. It’s easy to get trapped into being constantly angry at your dog. If needed work on improving yourself, while you work on your dog. This can be counter productive. Neither you nor the dog should take the errors personally!
• Solano bookstores have great dog books. Train the dog yourself. Or consider a Solano dog trainer in Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun, Vacaville and Vallejo. Or try dog trainers in Napa, Contra Costa and Yolo Counties.
Match Praising Dog With Situation
• Be business like after they were bad. Then praise them in 30 minutes. Never forget to let the dog know you love them!
• Overloading dogs with praise while they’re hyperactive can increase their hyper state. Focus more on praising when they’re calmer.
• If your dog breaks the command while giving an explosive lavish praise, consider toning down your praise.
• Food treats are not to replace your sincere verbal and physical praise.
• Overloading dogs with praise while they’re hyperactive can increase their hyper state. Focus more on praising when they’re calmer.
• If your dog breaks the command while giving an explosive lavish praise, consider toning down your praise.
• Food treats are not to replace your sincere verbal and physical praise.
Praising Dogs In General
• You generally can’t praise canines too often.
• Dogs usually like body contact, and don’t appreciate slapping, heavy pounding, or pulling.
• Dogs equally need verbal and physical praise.
• Many people don’t praise enough.
• Be consistent: Follow every command done correctly with your loving praise.
• Dogs usually like body contact, and don’t appreciate slapping, heavy pounding, or pulling.
• Dogs equally need verbal and physical praise.
• Many people don’t praise enough.
• Be consistent: Follow every command done correctly with your loving praise.
Dog Air Travel Tips
Checking your dog into the airport:
• Air Travel: Prefer direct flights. Freeze the water in a bowl. Put a note on your suitcase remembering to take it. Easy to plan, and easy to forget.
• Put a big sign on your travel crate saying something like “Hi, I’m Fido” – or something friendly. Airline personnel might be more likely to cheerfully say hello. Also better chance your dog will stay alive.
• Airport driving times during Normal traffic – from Fairfield’s I-80 and highway 12 interchange: Sacramento International Airport – 45 minutes. Oakland and San Francisco International Airport – 50 minutes.
• I didn't find the airports took much more time when traveling with my dog.
• Alaska Air and Horizon Air just dropped their cargo kennel check in fees from $150 to $100.
• Air Travel: Prefer direct flights. Freeze the water in a bowl. Put a note on your suitcase remembering to take it. Easy to plan, and easy to forget.
• Put a big sign on your travel crate saying something like “Hi, I’m Fido” – or something friendly. Airline personnel might be more likely to cheerfully say hello. Also better chance your dog will stay alive.
• Airport driving times during Normal traffic – from Fairfield’s I-80 and highway 12 interchange: Sacramento International Airport – 45 minutes. Oakland and San Francisco International Airport – 50 minutes.
• I didn't find the airports took much more time when traveling with my dog.
• Alaska Air and Horizon Air just dropped their cargo kennel check in fees from $150 to $100.
Solano Hotels Allowing Dogs & Cats
Which Solano Hotels Allow Dogs & Cats? Most Holiday Inns may take dogs in the U.S. Other Solano hotels and motels in Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun, Vacaville and Vallejo; plus Napa and Yolo Counties might take dogs, but often take only small dogs. Check back for remarks on Solano hotel dog and cat policies that caan get posted on this Solano Dogs blog.
Vacation Checklist For Your Dog
Traveling Beyond Solano County?
• Extra set of car keys for summer travel: Leave the car running with the air conditioning. As the car could stall and shut off the a/c, make sure not to leave your dog in the car too long.
• Water bowl.
• Doggie den (sounds nicer than kennel or cage)
• Chew toy or two.
• Something to retrieve.
• Grooming supplies
• Medicine
• Old towels
• Poop bags or scooper.
• A health certificate if you’re traveling outside California (at least needed by airlines). I was recently told it had to be like no more than a month old. Verify with your vet.
• Fun energy..!
• Extra set of car keys for summer travel: Leave the car running with the air conditioning. As the car could stall and shut off the a/c, make sure not to leave your dog in the car too long.
• Water bowl.
• Doggie den (sounds nicer than kennel or cage)
• Chew toy or two.
• Something to retrieve.
• Grooming supplies
• Medicine
• Old towels
• Poop bags or scooper.
• A health certificate if you’re traveling outside California (at least needed by airlines). I was recently told it had to be like no more than a month old. Verify with your vet.
• Fun energy..!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Water Rinse Between Soap Washes
What about just rinsing Fido with a strong hose? Will it get to the skin a bit and help reduce a portion of the smell? I realize soap cleans better, but one can't shampoo that often. Soap breeds like Labrador Retrievers have fur keeping the skin from getting wet. Yet a hose pointed to the fur might actually reach the skin? Thank You. Steven
Fairfield & Suisun Dog Parks Needed
Suisun City and Fairfield need a dog park. If only Suisun and Fairfield had the money for good dog parks.
I only needed 1% to win the Fairfield City Council election. Fairfield voters repeatedly tell me they want a dog park and don't want increased taxes. I suggest Fairfield City council divert more tax dollars into economic development. This creates more jobs, and increases the tax base without having to raise taxes..! Plus more jobs means less crime.
Oh, if there's less crime would fewer people get a dog?
I only needed 1% to win the Fairfield City Council election. Fairfield voters repeatedly tell me they want a dog park and don't want increased taxes. I suggest Fairfield City council divert more tax dollars into economic development. This creates more jobs, and increases the tax base without having to raise taxes..! Plus more jobs means less crime.
Oh, if there's less crime would fewer people get a dog?
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Good Solano Dog Links, Etc.
Solano Dog Links & Other Links:
• Emergencies After Business Hours: Solano Napa Pet Emergency Clinic: http://www.solanopetemergency.com/ 707 864-1444
• Choosing Dog Name: http://www.petrix.com/dognames/
• American Kennel Club - AKC: http://www.akc.org/
• Dog Food: http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/
• Dogs Transmit Poison Oak To People: http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7431.html Keep your dog on leash! Untreated dogs can also get ticks and may spread lyme disease to the dogs and yourself.
• Solano Hiking Club - Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Solano-County-Hiking-Club/253015514219
• Emergencies After Business Hours: Solano Napa Pet Emergency Clinic: http://www.solanopetemergency.com/ 707 864-1444
• Choosing Dog Name: http://www.petrix.com/dognames/
• American Kennel Club - AKC: http://www.akc.org/
• Dog Food: http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/
• Dogs Transmit Poison Oak To People: http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7431.html Keep your dog on leash! Untreated dogs can also get ticks and may spread lyme disease to the dogs and yourself.
• Solano Hiking Club - Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Solano-County-Hiking-Club/253015514219
Best Solano Veterinarians
What Are The Best Solano Veterinarians?
Over the years I've always liked the Barney & Russum Animal Clinic at
2255 Boynton Ave, Fairfield, CA 707 426-1761. Located by the main gateway into central Fairfield - West Texas Street.
Over the years I've always liked the Barney & Russum Animal Clinic at
2255 Boynton Ave, Fairfield, CA 707 426-1761. Located by the main gateway into central Fairfield - West Texas Street.
Best Solano Dog Rescue Links
Best Solano Dog Rescue Centers: Benicia Dixon Fairfield Suisun Vacaville Vallejo Dog Adoption
• Solano Pet Finder: www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA504.html
• Solano County Animal Foundation: www.scanimalfoundation.org/
• Solano County Friends of Animals: www.solanocountyfoa.org/
• Yolo County SPCA: www.yolospca.org/
• Local, Northern California, National: www.petharbor.com/
Either pick the dog yourself, or have a Labrador Retriever trainer pick a dog for you. Then he can train your dog. Visit www.TrainedRetrievers.com. Be smart in your decision making process.
• Solano Pet Finder: www.petfinder.com/shelters/CA504.html
• Solano County Animal Foundation: www.scanimalfoundation.org/
• Solano County Friends of Animals: www.solanocountyfoa.org/
• Yolo County SPCA: www.yolospca.org/
• Local, Northern California, National: www.petharbor.com/
Either pick the dog yourself, or have a Labrador Retriever trainer pick a dog for you. Then he can train your dog. Visit www.TrainedRetrievers.com. Be smart in your decision making process.
Best Dog Picking Link Directory
Best Links For Picking Your Right Dog:
• Temperament Tests: www.atts.org/
• Dog Breed Traits, Training, Etc: www.yourpurebredpuppy.com
• Dog Breed Traits: www.petmedsonline.org/dog-breed-health-disorders-diseases-issues.html
• More Free Dog Information: www.petmedsonline.org/
• Non Shedding Dogs – cause fewer or no reactions in those that are alergic: www.gopetsamerica.com/dogs/dogs-that-do-not-shed.aspx
• Most popular dog breeds:
• Smartest dog breeds: www.petmedsonline.org/top-10-smartest-dogs-in-the-world.html
• Best Solano Apartment Dogs: www.petmedsonline.org/top-10-best-apartment-dogs.html
• Friendliest Dog Breeds: www.petmedsonline.org/top-10-playful-affectionate-dog-breeds.html
• Friendliest Cat Breeds - Share this link with dog lovers who are prejudiced against all cats: www.petmedsonline.org/top-10-friendliest-cats.html
• Best Link For Picking A Dog Breed. Get an easier to train breed. If from the pound get a dog that has maybe some of the genes from one of the following breeds: www.petmedsonline.org/Top-10-easiest-to-train-dog-breeds.html
• Temperament Tests: www.atts.org/
• Dog Breed Traits, Training, Etc: www.yourpurebredpuppy.com
• Dog Breed Traits: www.petmedsonline.org/dog-breed-health-disorders-diseases-issues.html
• More Free Dog Information: www.petmedsonline.org/
• Non Shedding Dogs – cause fewer or no reactions in those that are alergic: www.gopetsamerica.com/dogs/dogs-that-do-not-shed.aspx
• Most popular dog breeds:
• Smartest dog breeds: www.petmedsonline.org/top-10-smartest-dogs-in-the-world.html
• Best Solano Apartment Dogs: www.petmedsonline.org/top-10-best-apartment-dogs.html
• Friendliest Dog Breeds: www.petmedsonline.org/top-10-playful-affectionate-dog-breeds.html
• Friendliest Cat Breeds - Share this link with dog lovers who are prejudiced against all cats: www.petmedsonline.org/top-10-friendliest-cats.html
• Best Link For Picking A Dog Breed. Get an easier to train breed. If from the pound get a dog that has maybe some of the genes from one of the following breeds: www.petmedsonline.org/Top-10-easiest-to-train-dog-breeds.html
Solano Dog Parks
Solano County Dog Parks:
• Benicia: Adjacent to Benicia Community Park, off Community Park Drive, behind the far left parking lot.
• Dixon:
- Hall Memorial Park. East Mayes Street and Hall Park Drive. 916-678-7000.
- Northwest Park. 20 acre park. North Lincoln and West H Streets. 916-678-7000.
• Suisun City: Grizzly Island Wildlife Area. Open only between mid-January to March 1st, and July- early August. Interstate 80 to Highway 12, towards Rio Vista, turn on Grizzly Island Road, to Sunset Shopping Center for 10 miles. 707-425-3828.
• Vacaville Dog Parks:
- About three acres. Open dawn to dusk. Facilities include: free pickup bags and garbage cans; dog drinking fountains; double gate; nice chairs and tables.
- Directions: From Solano I-80 take the Pena Adobe exit. Pretty much keep driving straight through a few stop signs. At the $3 entry fee booth turn right and go about half a mile. The dog park will be very near on your right. You can't miss it.
• Vallejo Dog Parks:
- Wardlaw Dog Park: www.wardlawdogpark.com/
- Vallejo Dog Park. Two areas, one for small dogs, one for larger. Water available, plastic bags and trash cans for poop. On 1805 Ascot Parkway near Redwood parkway.
• Davis Dog Park – Yolo County: Toad Hollow Dog Park:
www.cityofdavis.org/pgs/facility/dogpark.cfm
• Benicia: Adjacent to Benicia Community Park, off Community Park Drive, behind the far left parking lot.
• Dixon:
- Hall Memorial Park. East Mayes Street and Hall Park Drive. 916-678-7000.
- Northwest Park. 20 acre park. North Lincoln and West H Streets. 916-678-7000.
• Suisun City: Grizzly Island Wildlife Area. Open only between mid-January to March 1st, and July- early August. Interstate 80 to Highway 12, towards Rio Vista, turn on Grizzly Island Road, to Sunset Shopping Center for 10 miles. 707-425-3828.
• Vacaville Dog Parks:
- About three acres. Open dawn to dusk. Facilities include: free pickup bags and garbage cans; dog drinking fountains; double gate; nice chairs and tables.
- Directions: From Solano I-80 take the Pena Adobe exit. Pretty much keep driving straight through a few stop signs. At the $3 entry fee booth turn right and go about half a mile. The dog park will be very near on your right. You can't miss it.
• Vallejo Dog Parks:
- Wardlaw Dog Park: www.wardlawdogpark.com/
- Vallejo Dog Park. Two areas, one for small dogs, one for larger. Water available, plastic bags and trash cans for poop. On 1805 Ascot Parkway near Redwood parkway.
• Davis Dog Park – Yolo County: Toad Hollow Dog Park:
www.cityofdavis.org/pgs/facility/dogpark.cfm
Key Points On Dog Training
Key Points:
• Follow scolding with make up time – Always!
• Praise by: scratching chest, or kissing between her eyes
• She understands you body language.
• Don’t let her chase rabbits, deer and such. She may not return.
• She can be left in the house over night, out of a kennel box. She should be in the kennel overnight until she learns the house rules.
• Pamper and play with her.
• She’ll try your patience when you’re busy. Have a place for her to chill.
• Expect her to get into trouble. Scold her. Be very loud and threatening when necessary! Then always make up right away. Don’t allow her to fail!
• Ample Toys: Loves Kong ball (but peanut butter inside). Squeaky toys. Rope toys (helps clean teeth). You want her to happily chew them up, and not your home.
• Give her a week to bond before expecting too much from her.
Consistently Reprimand Bad Behavior - Then Make Up.
Reward Good Behavior.
Hug Her Much – She Loves It!
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• Follow scolding with make up time – Always!
• Praise by: scratching chest, or kissing between her eyes
• She understands you body language.
• Don’t let her chase rabbits, deer and such. She may not return.
• She can be left in the house over night, out of a kennel box. She should be in the kennel overnight until she learns the house rules.
• Pamper and play with her.
• She’ll try your patience when you’re busy. Have a place for her to chill.
• Expect her to get into trouble. Scold her. Be very loud and threatening when necessary! Then always make up right away. Don’t allow her to fail!
• Ample Toys: Loves Kong ball (but peanut butter inside). Squeaky toys. Rope toys (helps clean teeth). You want her to happily chew them up, and not your home.
• Give her a week to bond before expecting too much from her.
Consistently Reprimand Bad Behavior - Then Make Up.
Reward Good Behavior.
Hug Her Much – She Loves It!
© FixFairfield.Org. No warranties given.
Human Body Signals Read By Dog
Your Body Signals Are Read By Your Dog:
• Pat where you want her to go or sit
• Beckon her with palm facing up, and fingers coming back and forth towards you.
• Palm towards her face: Do this when you say “Sit” or “Stay”
• Nudge her in the direction you want her to go with your knee or leg.
• Pat where you want her to go or sit
• Beckon her with palm facing up, and fingers coming back and forth towards you.
• Palm towards her face: Do this when you say “Sit” or “Stay”
• Nudge her in the direction you want her to go with your knee or leg.
Words To Teach Your Dog
• “Fido”: Lets her know you are referring to her.
• “Hold” and “Release”: Game or object she’s holding
• “Sit”: Also means Stay
• “Stay”
• “No”
• “Ah Ah” = No when she’s about to do something. Mild reprimand.
• “AaaaaaaHHHHHHHHHHHHH !” = No !
• Kissing Sound: beckons her
• “Cookie”: her treat once or twice a day
• “Good Girl”: Clue she is pleasing you.
• “OK” = She is released from command to do what she wants. Cue to go and play.
• “Off”: If she jumps on you
• “Heal”
• “Back”: Go back and retrieve something she missed.
• “Over”: Sends her in the direction you point.
• “Up”: To get her up onto something, e.g. car.
• “Hold”: Hold any object
• “Heal”: Walk beside you
• “Hold” and “Release”: Game or object she’s holding
• “Sit”: Also means Stay
• “Stay”
• “No”
• “Ah Ah” = No when she’s about to do something. Mild reprimand.
• “AaaaaaaHHHHHHHHHHHHH !” = No !
• Kissing Sound: beckons her
• “Cookie”: her treat once or twice a day
• “Good Girl”: Clue she is pleasing you.
• “OK” = She is released from command to do what she wants. Cue to go and play.
• “Off”: If she jumps on you
• “Heal”
• “Back”: Go back and retrieve something she missed.
• “Over”: Sends her in the direction you point.
• “Up”: To get her up onto something, e.g. car.
• “Hold”: Hold any object
• “Heal”: Walk beside you
Smartest Way To Pick Your Dog
Why are Labrador Retrievers the most popular dogs? Labs are probably the smartest, and friendliest. Your time is valuable. A well-trained retriever good to go, saves your time, hassle and reduces chances dog destroy expensive items. While some trained hunting Labradors are expensive – other trained retrievers that failed the hunting test are more affordable and make great pets. The latter are often calmer too. Golden Retrievers are great but have long hair. Non-trained Labradors might not make the best guard dogs. Buying an older puppy or young adult - know what you’re getting. A Labrador normally lives 13-14 years (not hit by a car). Pick your breed carefully. Northern California’s best trained retrievers TrainedRetrievers.com has Labrador retriever puppies and pre-trained Labrador retrievers for sale. Gary trains retrievers, or he might have a trained retriever for sale. If you’re getting a dog, basic obedience from trained retrievers is a smart choice. I’ll only get trained retrievers in future for these and other reasons I’ll share in the blog later..!
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