Collars can do damage to your dog’s neck  over the years. An easy way to prevent the damage is to attach your dog’s leash to a harness instead of a collar.

If your dog pulls a lot on leash, a harness is a better option. Once your dog understands how to walk politely on leash, you can  simply walk your dog in a regular body harness.

Harnesses come in many colors and are comfortable for your pets.

So I am making it easy for you to get the best pet product you could buy for you furry face pets.  The Water Post, which holds a 32oz Lixit Bottle for your pet to drink from.Now their face will stay dry and clean and your floors will stay dry also.This is an unfinished post made of wood that you can design  in you style and put your personal touch to.Also the price is the cheapest you will find for this product.  Enjoy and come by and get the very best product for your best friend. 

Need a card for that special someone?  Well, at www.mypetpleasures.com here you can Pick A Card and add your own special words.On my site at My Pet Pleasures I have added PICK A CARD and I design Cute, Warm, Friendly, Love felt cards for you to choose from.They are designed with Love & Excitement to offer a new look in cards.Have fun and look through the selection.     

Yesterday was Happy Birthday Day for Duke and Duchess.  They turned six.  It feels like they were just born. Having them born in the house was an amazing experience for my husband and I.  We helped with the delivery so we are very connected with them. I am posting their birth day photo and their Birthday Photo. 

When it comes to training your dog, good behavior and praise go hand in hand.Using punishment to achieve a desired behavior can be confusing to your dog and can erode your dog’s trust in you. Instead, reward good behavior with positive reinforcement in the form of praise, a food treat, or a toy. Offer the reward immediately and consistently. Your dog is eager to please you, so you don’t need to give food or toys for every good behavior. But always let your dog know when he or she has done something good by giving enthusiastic verbal praise immediately.Love your pets.

DogAge measures your dog’s biological age in people years. The DogAge benefits that correspond with the following dog health care tips are only estimations. Take the DogAge Test for a free DogAge calculation that’s tailored to your canine.

To have a younger DogAge, my dog should: DogAge Benefits* 1. Keep a slim figure, with a noticeable, tucked-up waist. 1.8 years younger 2. Chew teeth-cleaning chews or biscuits and have his/her teeth brushed 3 times per week. 6 months younger 3. Avoid people food as much as possible. 6 months younger 4. Get his/her vaccinations and visit the veterinarian for regular checkups. 6 months younger 5. Take his/her medications as prescribed by the veterinarian, if applicable. 3 months younger 6. Eat only the amount of dog food necessary to maintain an ideal body condition, measured with a standardized measuring cup, and monitor body condition regularly. 1.8 years younger 7. Exercise or play actively at least 3 times per day for at least 15 minutes each time. 6 months younger 8. Be trained to respond to my commands most of the time. 1.3 years younger 9. Be safe in the yard, on walks, and on trips by using protective barriers and gear such as fences, leashes, and dog carriers. 6 months younger 10. Be happy! 6 months younger

Thought this was interesting.  From www.mypetpleasures.com

Second & Third-Hand Smoke -  Risky for Pets!  (And humans too)

Information from www.mypetpleasures.com that I felt was necessary to read.
Everyone has heard of second-hand smoke, which consists of carcinogens that are inhaled when near a cigarette smoker.  Third-hand smoke is the lingering toxins found on skin, hair, clothes, carpeting, walls, etc, that are dangerous to everyone who is in proximity to the contaminated surface - including the pets…  

A recent study by Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory in Berkeley, CA, has uncovered the risks of third hand smoke.  A few years ago, researchers began paying close attention to the potential health effects of third hand smoke, which is a thin layer of toxic substances from tobacco smoke that settles on surfaces long after cigarettes have been extinguished.   The Berkeley scientists, however, are the first to find that nitrous acid, an indoor air pollutant created by gas appliances, vehicle engines and tobacco smoke, reacts with nicotine found on surfaces. 

The health hazards of tobacco smoking and second hand smoke are well known, with research associating inhalation of the smoke with elevated risk of cancer and heart disease.  Third hand smoke, however, enters the body via a different route, either through skin exposure, dust inhalation and ingestion, which poses an “unappreciated health risk”.  Children, infants and pets are of particular concern, since they have far more exposure to contaminated surfaces through absorption.
And, smoking outside does not eliminate the exposure to the carcinogens, since nicotine from smoke adheres to clothing and skin and it can be carried back inside.  Nor does opening windows or using a fan help much, since nicotine, a sticky molecule, readily clings to surfaces.

This is serious!  Consider detoxing the environment to create a healthier place to live and thrive.  Pets, children and infants require intervention / attention when it comes to the environment.  

It was fun dressing the doggies for the party.  You can find all your need

for your pets at www.mypetpleasures.com

Merry Christmas from all of us at My Pet Pleasures