Information
Here is some important information regarding the preparations for storms and severe weather for your family and your pets. Feel free to download this information and pass along these links to your friends and family.
- Create a disaster plan for your family - click here (PDF file)
- Disaster preparedness for pets - click here (PDF file)
- Disaster preparedness for horses - click here (PDF file)
- Before leaving home, locate a pet-friendly hotel/motel. Try PetsWelcome.com or TravelPets.com
- Create a disaster supply kit for your pets. What should be in it? Pick your animal below:
Dog, cat, bird, fish, horse, guinea pig, gerbil, rabbit
- Have an important telephone numbers list - click here (PDF file)
- Download this animal evacuation plan - click here (PDF file)
- Individual animal information forms - click here (PDF file)
- Simple disaster planning for animals information sheet - click here (PDF file)
- Veterinary treatment permission form - click here (PDF file)
- Window alert stickers - click here (PDF file)
- Take this disaster preparedness quiz - click here
- Planning a trip? Find out which cities are dog-friendly in North America. These are places that not only permit, but actually welcome both you and your best friend. The ratings you'll find are based on the quality and number of dog-friendly places that you could use such as lodging, attractions, outdoor restaurants, hikes, beaches and stores. This is a great site for animal lovers www.dogfriendly.com
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Best Behaviors
by Kelley Blackstone
Are you frustrated by your dog's high energy? Is he chewing, jumping, running, demanding attention, urinating indoors,
barking, or otherwise driving you crazy?
Dogs are pack animals and are bred to work. When we leave them at home all day and expect them to be good, we are not being realistic. Well, What do we do?
The key to living with Fido, as well as providing him with a meaningful, happy life, lies in channeling his innate energy into positive behaviors and creating a "job" for him. This can be anything from his obedience class homework to finding items and bringing them to you. The key is to keep enhancing his thinking skills and vocabulary.
Making a dog think and learn new things extends their life, energy and promotes healthy behaviors. In puppy class, we teach dogs to do puppy push-ups that not only reinforce basic commands, but release a lot of energy and allow quality time with your dog while taking little effort from you.
Agility classes are a great way to give Fido a job while releasing energy. Agility courses are fun for both owner and pet. They reinforce your dominant status while using basic and intermediate commands. A good program will also allow you access to equipment for added practice and exercise time Look for any type of socialization in your area. Find sponsored dog walks and community play times for doggie play. This will give your dog the need break from boredom and allow him to channel his otherwise destructive energies.
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| Pet Ettiquette
Keep in mind that not everyone you meet will love your dog or cat as much as you do. So keep these tips in mind when your beloved pet interacts with the rest of the world.
- Plastic bags- don't leave home without one. There's no excuse for not cleaning up after your pet.
- Let working dogs work. Don't ask the handler of a service or guide dog to keep the animal out of your home or office. Do always ask the handler before petting or feeding the dog.
- Have your dog sit before you introduce him. A jumping pooch may be well-meaning, but he's also annoying and might even seem scary to children or those who are timid around animals.
- If your home or car is covered in pet hair, try to clean before anyone visits or travels with you; at the very least, warn prospective riders or guests - they may have allergies.
- Don't ask if you can bring Fido or Mr. Whiskers to someone's home. If he's welcome, your host will let you know.
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