Remote Dog Training
There are many ways to use a remote training collar. The most common method is to use the collar to encourage rapid and reliable response to commands the dog has already learned. This method is commonly used for obedience and dog trick training.
There are various remote training collars that employ different technologies to train your dog. A remote training device that is gaining popularity with dog trainers is the Spray Commander Remote Training Collar.
The Spray Commander electronic spray collar uses a remote control device and the spray dog training collar to re-direct the attention of a distracted or misbehaving dog. Its unique formula works on four of your pet’s five senses; he hears it, feels it, sees it and smells it.
The remote control has 3 settings, which allows you to train your pet through reward - not punishment. The #1 button releases a tone to encourage your pet to repeat the desired behavior. To disrupt an unwanted behavior, press either the #2 button on the remote, which releases a short spray (.05 sec.) of citronella, or the #3 button for a longer spray (1.5 sec.) in the direction of the collar worn by your pet.
With the Spray Commander, training time is greatly reduced. It is a highly effective human training device.
What is your experience with remote dog training? What is your preferred method of dog training? Tell us your story…
Keeping your cat away from the Christmas Tree
Does your cat love the Christmas tree?
Flashing lights and dangling balls are too much temptation for cats to resist. I know that Massimo loves to lay on the presents and play with the ornaments. When he was a kitten, he often tried to climb in the tree.
When training cats to stay off the kitchen counter, the couch, and in December, the Christmas tree, people often think of using a water bottle and spraying the cat. While an effective method, I would not recommend spraying your cat while in or around a tree wrapped in lights.
A more effective deterrent for the cat is the SSSCat Cat Training Device. It is a humane way to keep cats away from off-limit areas. Your cat’s movement will activate the motion sensor, a beeping tone is heard and then the spray is released. The scentless spray is stainless, ozone friendly and has no side effects.
Enjoy your Christmas tree worry free. Enjoy the holiday season and enjoy your pets.
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13 Foods That Could Kill Your Pet
This holiday season with all of the food going around make sure you keep your pets in mind because the food that your family may eat this time of year could actually kill your dog or cat. Make sure you keep them safe, and protect your furry friends this Holiday season. Play a role in keeping pets around the world safe, and bookmark this post so that others can find it.
13 Foods That Could Kill Your Pet
1. Grapes and Raisins: Causes kidney failure and death for dogs. Even a small single serving can kill a dog.
2. Onions: They kill red blood cells which causes anemia in your pet.
3. Chocolate: Seizures, coma, and death can result from your dog consuming chocolate. More concentrated chocolate such as chocolate used for baking is the most lethal to your pets. Even milk chocolate is still dangerous.
4. Coffee, Coffee grounds, tea and tea bags: Drinks/foods with caffeine in them cause similar symptoms to what chocolate causes.
5. Macadamia Nuts and Walnuts: Muscle tremor, paralysis, and weakness are a result of the consumption of macadamia nuts and walnuts. Bladder stones also come about from other types of nuts as well, so avoid feeding your pet nuts. Peanut Butter seems to be the exception to the rule. Make sure to use organic (salt/sugar free) peanut butter. Regular peanut butter contains toxins, and is full of pesticides.
6. Animal fat and fried foods: Pancreatitis can result from too much animal fat or fried foods, so avoid feeding things like fried chicken, too much red meat, etc. It can also lead to obesity as well if too much is eaten, which can lead to diabetes.
7. Bones: They can splinter, and if swallowed lead to damaging of internal organs.
8. Tomatoes: Heart arrythmias and tremors may result from your pet consuming tomatoes.
9. Avocados: Found in guacamole this fruit is very toxic to your pet. It causes difficulty breathing and leads to fluid accumulation in the chest, abdomen and heart.
10. Nutmeg: If consumed it can lead to tremors, seizures and death.
11. Pits and Seeds of Apples, Cherries, Peaches, etc are extremely poisonous to both dogs and humans. The fruit itself is great, but dogs will not stop eating once they reach the core/pit. Dogs have reported being dead within 24 hours of consumption.
12. Raw eggs: Just like in humans if too much is eaten they could cause your pet to get samonella poisoning.
13. Salt: Large amounts of salt can lead to kidney issues for your dog or cat.
This is a not a complete list of harmful items, but please talk to your vet if you have any questions about harmful items to feed your pet. Try to stick with regular dog or cat food, and for the best results you can control how much your pet eats with an automatic pet feeder.
Play a role in keeping pets around the world safe, and bookmark this post so that others can find it. Have a great day!
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