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		<title>Auto Transport: Soothing a Cat</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Moving with a cat is not something that many people enjoy to do. Cats are easily stressed, and their lengthy claws and teeth would make it hard to hold them or transport them when they are frightened. As such, it is essential that you know how you are going to transfer your pet before you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Moving with a cat is not something that many people enjoy to do. Cats are easily stressed, and their lengthy claws and teeth would make it hard to hold them or transport them when they are frightened. As such, it is essential that you know how you are going to transfer your pet before you contact moving companies or get <a href="http://www.autotransport101.com/car-transport-quote" target='_blank'>auto transport quotes</a> from <a href="http://www.autotransport101.com" target='_blank'>auto transport</a> companies.</p>
<p>There are several manners that you could utilize to aid get your cat from their former house to their new house. Keep in mind, cats will not be able to tell you that they are nervous or frightened, therefore you must anticipate how they will respond to the changes that transferring brings. This includes the people that will be drawn in the transferring process, and also the various changes in routine that will be observed. Your cat will be nervous, and if they are like the majority of other cats, then they will likely either hide or get rather unkind.</p>
<p>One of the most familiar ways of managing a cat that is frightened or worried throughout a transfer is to demand from a vet for some sort of narcotic that you could give your pet on transferring day. This is a drug that will aid your pet calm down so that you could easily transfer them into and out of a mover or throughout the place to a room where they will spend transferring day so that they do not get lost or let outside unintentionally. If your cat is one that gets carsick when riding in a car, then you may also need to think about this option for long rides.</p>
<p>Other natural options are open as well. While these common choices are a lot like the drug option, they will not injure your cat in any way and they are generally easier to get. While you should visit your vet before you transfer to ensure that your cat is in the ideal health, you may wish to select a natural process anyhow due to the fact that they could be used for a longer period of time without harmful effects to your pet. Take a look at natural food stores and specialty pet shops for these kinds of consoling remedies.</p>
<p>No matter what sort of option you select, it is important that you have some sort of plan in mind before transferring day arrives. There will be much chaos that day, and one of the last things that you wish to be anxious of is how you are going to manage your very hassled cat. Finally, a little setting up will go a long way to consoling your cat down on transferring day, making the overall process simple for both of you.</p>
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		<title>Dog Bark Collar Options To Keep Your Pet Quiet</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:31:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Barking is the only way your dog has to express its emotions, be it fear, agressiveness, or hunger. But when barking becomes too frequent or too loud, both owners and neighbors can begin to resent the dog. You may be familiar with this situation if you have a dog that just won&#8217;t stop barking, keeping [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Barking is the only way your dog has to express its emotions, be it fear, agressiveness, or hunger. But when barking becomes too frequent or too loud, both owners and neighbors can begin to resent the dog. You may be familiar with this situation if you have a dog that just won&#8217;t stop barking, keeping everybody awake at night. The intensity and frequency of barking can be as varied as the different dog breeds there are, with some dog breeds having a louder bark than others; still, it&#8217;s your duty to do what it takes to make sure your dog doesn&#8217;t bother the people around you. You should discipline your dog; or best of all, <br />go for a <a href="http://www.acedogsupplies.com.au/anti-bark-collars/bark-collars-for-small-dogs.html#a_aid=gs296&#038;a_bid=d6c9c3e7" target='_blank'>dog bark collar</a>. </p>
<p>The dog bark collar is the most cost effective solution for reducing the barking of your dog until it&#8217;s no longer a problem. Pet supply stores will usually offer you three basic types of anti bark collars: these are the citronella bark collar, the electric or shock collar, and the ultrasound or ultrasonic collar. All three types of anti bark collars are effective and produce long term results, so it&#8217;s a matter of personal preference to decide which one you should get. </p>
<p>The Citronella Dog Bark Collar </p>
<p>This collar is designed to shoot a small dose of citronella smell in front of your dog whenever it barks. The citronella smell is a strong one and it&#8217;s also used in the production of perfume products. However, dogs dislike the odor of citronella, which is why this collar is very effective. </p>
<p>The Shock Collar </p>
<p>This is another effective option to stop a dog from barking continuously. This collar functions by delivering a mild electric shock to the dog&#8217;s neck when the dog barks. The first bark triggers a mild shock which gradually intensifies if the dog&#8217;s barks again within 30 seconds. The collar&#8217;s shocks will grow in intensity until the dog stops barking or it reaches its highest intensity level, when it will shut off, the reasoning being that by this time, the dog is trying to communicate something really important. </p>
<p>The Ultrasonic Dog Bark Collar </p>
<p>This collar works by emitting a sound that&#8217;s too high pitched for you to hear, but that it&#8217;s perfectly audible by dogs of all breeds. The benefit of using this collar is that it is designed to transmit a harmless ultrasonic whistle to distract a dog and control its barking. </p>
<p>By spending a bit on a <a href="http://www.acedogsupplies.com.au/anti-bark-collars/spray-bark-collars.html#a_aid=deb192&#038;a_bid=bc95e723" target='_blank'>dog bark collar</a>, you&#8217;ll be contributing to the peace and quiet of the place you live in. The collar is not meant to eliminate your dog&#8217;s barking completely, as it&#8217;s a vital part of your dog&#8217;s life, but it will make your dog a much more likeable pet. </p>
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		<title>Moving Services:  Transferring your Small Animals</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:29:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Small pets are wonderful, specially if you live in an occupied home where people are constantly coming and going. While you still enjoy the ownership of the pet, you do not have to set forth as much duty as you will possibly have if you had a larger animal. Still, even though these animals are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Small pets are wonderful, specially if you live in an occupied home where people are constantly coming and going. While you still enjoy the ownership of the pet, you do not have to set forth as much duty as you will possibly have if you had a larger animal. Still, even though these animals are easier to look after, moving them takes some time and arranging. There are some <a href="http://www.movingservices.net/" target='_blank'>moving services</a> and <a href="http://www.movingservices.net/long-distance-moving-services" target='_blank'>long distance moving services</a> that will assist you understand how to move these small members of your family, but they will not move them for you. It is in the best significance of you and your pet that you understand everything that you can so that you both can get to your present home with as small problem as possible.</p>
<p>One of the most essential matters to think about when you are relocating a small animal is how you intend on essentially relocating them. You can take some tiny pets in their cages, however if their cages are big or larger, then you will possibly wish to stuff them in the relocating truck. If this is the case in your circumstance, then you will possibly wish to think about obtaining a travel case for the animal, or holding them in a carrier. Ferrets and rabbits could be transported in cat transporters, while smaller animals will possibly profit from an enclosed cage kind travel case.</p>
<p>Before you move, you need to check the laws that are present in the area in which you are relocating. Some states and cities have confines on what type of animals they permit in their limitations, and the last concern that you wish to perform is take with you an animal that is not allowed just to be advised that you need to get rid of it. Transferring a small animal takes time and organizing just like any part of a transfer, therefore guarantee that your time and energy is not wasted.</p>
<p>Don&rsquo;t forget to keep enough food and water on hand to manage through the conclusion of the transfer. This is essential, as your pet still must eat although you are in the car on the road to your present home. Your pet should have a special travel container just like the rest of the family, and you should keep food, water, and other materials for your pet in this container. Guarantee that this container does not get put in the relocating truck, but it stays with you in the car instead. This will make caring for your pet so much easier.</p>
<p>When you arrive at your present home, your pets cage or home should be one of the first matters that you prepare. Make it a priority to take care of this so that your animal could go back to its regular practice and lifestyle as soon as possible. Be sure not to feed them right away when they are in their present home. Instead, offer them time to become accustomed to matters and settle down from the moving before they are offered food. By taking note of these things, you will uncomplicatedly be able to get to your present home with your small animal, assisting you settle in that much quicker.</p>
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		<title>Does Your Dog Need Walking? .</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:31:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Taking care of your dog is a big responsibility, and unfortunately, for those people who work, or are out of the house for long periods of time, our precious dog may be left alone, and many can be left feeling neglected.
As a result, using the services of a professional dog walker or family pet care [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Taking care of your dog is a big responsibility, and unfortunately, for those people who work, or are out of the house for long periods of time, our precious dog may be left alone, and many can be left feeling neglected.</p>
<p>As a result, using the services of a professional dog walker or family pet care specialist is essential. The demand for this service has risen over recent years as people&rsquo;s lives have become busier with work and social functions. </p>
<p>When choosing the services of a dog walker through a agency it is essential that you meet the individual that will be in charge of your dog and make sure that they can both manage the dog and also take care of him appropriately.</p>
<p>A family pet care specialist will also &lsquo;babysit&rsquo; your dog if needed, as some dog owners prefer their dogs to have company all day long whilst they are out. Others will merely use the dog walking service and have their pet exercised daily.</p>
<p>Whether or not it is to exercise your dog daily or to care, play and walk  him and keep him company throughout the working day, dog walking services and professional pet care is vital as research has shown that some dogs, that are left unattended for long periods of time, may begin to chew private possessions of the owner and, in some cases, become aggressive.  </p>
<p>Depending on your dog, more than a few hours may also be too much time to go without food or to relieve themselves.</p>
<p>Exercising your dog is not only for exercise but it also helps your dog to have human connection which is crucial. Remember that lack of exercise leads to energy to build-up and your dog could very well be irritable and hot-headed too.</p>
<p>If you are having difficulties trying to juggle work, a social life and exercising your dog correctly then choosing the services of a dog walker will give you reassurance, that although you are away, your dog is exercised, cared for and fed correctly.</p>
<p>Our main sites <a href="http://www.dogsdeserveit.com" target='_blank'>chicago dog walkers</a> and <a href="http://www.dogsdeserveit.com" target='_blank'>dog walking service chicago</a> have more information and resources on finding a reputable dog walking service.</p>
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		<title>Cats Are Being Fed Raw Dishes And Thriving</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:41:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[People are tired of their pets being continually sick and need to take responsibility for keeping them healthy. They are considering diet might be the culprit and some are switching to raw cat foods for a change. Surprising to a lot of skeptics, the cats are becoming healthy.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People are tired of their pets being continually sick and need to take responsibility for keeping them healthy. They are considering diet might be the culprit and some are switching to raw cat foods for a change. Surprising to a lot of skeptics, the cats are becoming healthy.</p>
<p>Introducing your cat to raw foods might be the greatest thing that can be done for its health and energy.  Cats that are provided a carefully controlled diet of raw food tend to live longer, more energetic lives and don&#8217;t seem to have the same health conditions that are vexing many cats today as a result of consuming cooked food and rotting meat.  </p>
<p>Cooked cat chow is sometimes made of animals that died of illness or reject animal pieces of animals that were given hormones or steroids.  This commercial food has occasionally been discovered to be contaminated with toxins and fatal bacteria that could potentially harm your cat.  </p>
<p>For this reason, selecting a raw diet for your cat could be seen as a wise decision. The downside though is that going raw can be a sizable responsibility on the part of the owner, especially if the animal has been mostly raised on cooked food up until now.  The modification to raw can be troublesome, and preparing certain home-made recipes can be grueling. But the health benefits of feeding your feline mate a well-balanced raw food diet utterly trump the disadvantages, and the price savings for food and veterinary care over the life of your cat are definitely worth it.  </p>
<p>Raw organic cat food is generally available, but it can be pricey, so most raw food enthusiasts opt to make their own by following recipes.  As an alternative, there are supplements available that could be added to fresh ground beef or cut beef chunks and water which can provide all the balanced nutrition your cat requires to stay healthy.  These &#8216;all-in-one&#8217; sort of products are very convenient, but won&#8217;t be thought of as pure and as fresh as preparing it yourself following a recipe at home. The supplements work OK for many raw folks, yet others like to prepare everything from scratch themselves from the beginning, giving them control over all the ingredients and the creation. Plus there are others who do not wish to use animal flesh at all.</p>
<p>You can quickly find raw cat food dishes online that may match your needs and price range and at the same time meet the nutritive requirements of your cats. When preparing your own, it&#8217;s important to cut up the plant matter totally so that is effortlessly consumed by your pet. It has been recommended that raw recipes for cats should be made with exclusively above ground plants, with carrots being an exception to the rule.  Herbs might be integrated in a few cases but should be added in tiny amounts in the adjusting period.  Info involving plant grinders and any knives you could need is normally listed with the recipes that call for them.</p>
<p>This can sound like plenty of money and work, but if there is any fact to the health benefits of &#8220;going raw&#8221;, and your feline buddy really means a lot to you, the work of love is most certainly worthwhile.</p>
<p>Pamela is a raw foodist and a softie for cats and dogs. If you liked this document, you can check out her other posts: <a href="http://rawfoodhealthwatch.com/raw-pet-food/" target='_blank'>Raw Food Diet For Pets</a>, <a href="http://rawfoodhealthwatch.com/raw-pet-food/vegetarian-dog-food/" target='_blank'>Frozen Raw Dog Food</a> and <a href="http://issuu.com/rawfoodhealthwatch/docs/greening_up_your_fruit_smoothie_recipes" target='_blank'>Greens Smoothie</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Citronella Collar: Its Distinctive Characteristics</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:45:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Endless barking can be a very annoying thing. Barking is even more irritating to people who live near the dog owner. In addition, your dog&#8217;s constant barking can transform a quiet get-together with your friends in a struggle to understand that each other is saying. However, the market now has several products and techniques that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Endless barking can be a very annoying thing. Barking is even more irritating to people who live near the dog owner. In addition, your dog&#8217;s constant barking can transform a quiet get-together with your friends in a struggle to understand that each other is saying. However, the market now has several products and techniques that help you keep your dog&#8217;s barking to an acceptable level. Oral training should always be your first choice, but if you are not getting good results or you just don&#8217;t have the time to implement it, you might consider making a small investment in a solution. </p>
<p>One of the cheapest, yet effective ways of handling the problem is getting a <a href="http://www.acedogsupplies.com.au/anti-bark-collars/spray-bark-collars.html#a_aid=lisat&#038;a_bid=bc95e723" target='_blank'>citronella collar</a>. This collar is outselling the traditional shock collar because it&#8217;s not considered harsh. </p>
<p>The Citronella Spraying Collar </p>
<p>The biggest advantage of the citronella collar is that it&#8217;s effective and soft on your dog at the same time. The collar works by relying on the dog&#8217;s highly developed sense of smell. The collar can detect when the dog barks, and then it sprays the dog&#8217;s muzzle with citronella. It will not hurt dogs but they will stop barking immediately once they notice the new smell. </p>
<p>They will try to figure out what the odor is and where it is coming from. Over time they will start to understand the process. They will not understand exactly what&#8217;s happening, but they will notice that the strange smell comes on every time that they bark. In case you are wondering what citronella is like, it&#8217;s the exact same oil that is used to repel mosquitoes. </p>
<p>If you want a specific recommendation, we think the Premier Spray Sense Anti Bark Collar is one of the best ones. It&#8217;s widely available and to make it even better, it&#8217;s also quite inexpensive. Moreover, this collar is very simple to operate while still delivering good anti barking results. The best part is that it will start working right away. Some dogs take a bit longer to get used to it and understand that they need to stop barking to stop the spray but it always works. </p>
<p>There are other anti barking methods or products, but the <a href="http://www.acedogsupplies.com.au/anti-bark-collars/spray-bark-collars.html#a_aid=deb192&#038;a_bid=bc95e723" target='_blank'>citronella collar</a> is the best one available. You love your dog and do not want to see them get hurt. But at the same time, you know that the barking is becoming a problem for you and your neighbors. This citronella collar offers you the best of both worlds and it is easy to refill. </p>
<p>Most of all, the citronella collar goes easy on your dog and leaves you without any worries that your family or neighbors will complain to you about your best friend. </p>
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		<title>Does Puppy Farming Affect Dog Health Care?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:27:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ It is important when buying a puppy to exercise caution.If you buy a puppy from the wrong source you might end up with heart breaking dog health care problems on your hands.This is because of the risk that you might unknowingly buy a puppy from a puppy farm.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> It is important when buying a puppy to exercise caution.If you buy a puppy from the wrong source you might end up with heart breaking <a href="http://www.pethealthinfo.org.uk/dogs" target='_blank'>dog health care</a> problems on your hands.This is because of the risk that you might unknowingly buy a puppy from a puppy farm.</p>
<p>Puppy farms do not promote dog health care.On the contrary the puppies that come from them are rarely healthy. Such puppies often suffer with grave physical and psychological illness. They are also prone to developing behavioural problems.</p>
<p>The problems arise from the conditions in which the puppies are kept.Because puppy farms are just breeding facilities with profit as the only concern, the dogs are kept in poor conditions.They have little space to move around and almost no human contact.</p>
<p>Health wise the dogs suffer too. Only cheap, poor quality food is fed and the mothers are malnourished. Females are forced to breed as often as they physically can from the age of four months onwards, only being allowed to stop when they die or become too ill.Such frequent breeding leaves mothers and puppies unhealthy. Puppies are removed from their mother&rsquo;s care too early so that she may be forced to have another set. All of this and a lack of human contact causes dog health care problems and extreme behavioural disorders.</p>
<p>Puppies which are bought from pet shops are almost certainly the product of puppy farms, so it is not advisable to buy a puppy in a shop. Newspaper and internet adverts are also dubious. This is why anybody considering buying a puppy from an advert should insist on seeing the puppies with their mother and even the father if possible. If the seller makes excuses about the whereabouts of the mother then they should not be trusted.Farmed puppies might be offered cheaper than the going rate, but the saving is next to nothing when extra future vet bills, behavioural problems and heart break are taken into account.No reputable breeder would touch farmed puppies, so asking for recommendations from other dog owners is a good idea.</p>
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		<title>The Best Dog Training Program for a Obedient Dog or Puppy</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have a new dog or puppy, there is a good chance that you need some help training your new pet.  You have several options open to you.  First, you can try to teach your dog what you want him to know.  Second, you can hire a professional dog trainer.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have a new dog or puppy, there is a good chance that you need some help training your new pet.  You have several options open to you.  First, you can try to teach your dog what you want him to know.  Second, you can hire a professional dog trainer.  Your third option is to combine the two and get professional help from a <a href="http://sassafrasstation.bravejournal.com/entry/46871/" target='_blank'>dog training</a> course like the Secrets to Dog Training.</p>
<p>The first thing that most pet owners want help with is house training their new pet.  Potty training a puppy can be one of the most frustrating experiences you will ever have with your pet, but if you get help from a good course it will be much easier.</p>
<p>You still have a lot of training to do with your pet even if he or she isn&#8217;t going to be a house dog.  You will want to control barking and keep them from jumping on people.  You definitely need to make sure the dog doesn&rsquo;t go around biting people.  Nothing turns pet ownership into a nightmare faster than your dog biting somebody who wants to sue you.</p>
<p>After you have the basics covered, you may need to stop other destructive behavior.  Two of the most common are chewing and digging.  While digging is mostly an annoyance, chewing can be extremely expensive.  All it takes is one pair of good shoes being chewed up and you paid for a <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Golden-Retriever-Puppy-Training" target='_blank'>Golden Retriever puppy training</a> course.</p>
<p>We are going to go over the <a href="http://healthfreak2009.doodlekit.com/blog/entry/558721/golden-retriever-training" target='_blank'>dog training</a> options available now.  Many people will try to train their dog with no special training by praising them when they do good, getting after them when they do something wrong, and showing them physically what they should do.  While this can work if you have some experience, it is hard to know what to do if you don&rsquo;t have a lot of dog training experience.  A lot of people will then turn to a professional dog trainer if they can&#8217;t handle it.  For $100 or so, you can usually get into a dog training class that meets once a week for a month or two.  Using a professional dog trainer is still cheaper than a chewed up pair of good shoes, but it will take you a month or two to get a well-behaved dog because you are only training your dog once a week.  Fortunately, there is a better solution you can look into.</p>
<p>The Secrets to Dog Training offers you a professional dog training course in the comforts of your own home.  It is one of the best selling dog training courses on the internet and has a money back guarantee.  With this option, you really have nothing to lose because it is guaranteed and you could easily have a perfect pet when you are done!</p>
<p>Visit KDMGermanShepherds.com to get the information you need to effectively train your dog.  Make pet ownership fun again.  Your dog deserves to be trained so that you can be life long friends and not have behavior problems.</p>
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		<title>The Easiest Anti Barking Method: The Bark Dog Collar</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:35:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Excessive dog barking can cause a hassle and annoyance for more than just you. Neighbors of people who have such dogs will eventually start to resent the dog or the dog owner, specially if the barking takes place very late at night. As a dog owner it is your responsibility to ensure your dog is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Excessive dog barking can cause a hassle and annoyance for more than just you. Neighbors of people who have such dogs will eventually start to resent the dog or the dog owner, specially if the barking takes place very late at night. As a dog owner it is your responsibility to ensure your dog is at least trained well enough that they will not be barking incessantly at all times of the day and night. </p>
<p>Dogs will always bark to express whatever sensations they have, but even so, there are a few things that you can do to restrain his barking. The <a href="http://www.acedogsupplies.com.au/anti-bark-collars/spray-bark-collars.html#a_aid=lisat&#038;a_bid=bc95e723" target='_blank'>bark dog collar</a> is one of the most commonly used stop barking products available on the market today. </p>
<p>Your Options </p>
<p>For those of you who are seriously considering getting a <a href="http://www.acedogsupplies.com.au/anti-bark-collars/electric-bark-collars.html#a_aid=davidlaw&#038;a_bid=c6aa5473" target='_blank'>bark dog collar</a> for their furry friends, it&#8217;s important to consider the different kinds of collars in the market. The most well known one is the shock collar, which is a bit controversial. Like its name implies, the shock collar gives shocks to dogs when they bark, although these shocks can be compared to static electricity in intensity. These shocks are very mild, and to the dog&#8217;s skin, they aren&#8217;t painful at all, yet many animal lovers find them cruel and excessive. </p>
<p>If you would prefer a more humane way of training your dog to stop barking you could try the citronella anti bark dog collar. The citronella anti bark collar works in exactly the same way as the shocking collar, but uses a spray of citronella smell on the dog&#8217;s muzzle instead of a shock. The spray is totally painless, and distracts the dog from the object or person that it was barking at, and focuses its attention on the smell. </p>
<p>The smell is very strong, and dogs will try to figure out where it&#8217;s coming from. With enough time, dogs will link the barking with the citronella spray, and will learn to limit their barking whenever they are wearing the collar, A bark dog collar is only meant to be used for training, and it includes a switch that allows you to turn it off at night or when your dog should be able to bark freely; for example, when your dog is serving as a guard dog. </p>
<p>A guard dog will bark at any movement or noise that it&#8217;s not familiar with or that seems out of place in the house that it&#8217;s defending; and without a collar that hampers the barking, the dog will continue to bark at it, scaring the stranger away and waking you up. </p>
<p>The bark dog collar is really effective and definitely cheaper than anti bark training at a dog school.</p>
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		<title>The Citronella Bark Collar: How Different Is It?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:09:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Every person that has a dog needs to make sure that the dog is properly trained. A dog should not jump on visitors or guests when they come into your house. Most importantly, a dog must not bark so loudly that it bothers people who live with you or around you. Excessive barking can cause [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every person that has a dog needs to make sure that the dog is properly trained. A dog should not jump on visitors or guests when they come into your house. Most importantly, a dog must not bark so loudly that it bothers people who live with you or around you. Excessive barking can cause you problems with your family or your neighbors. </p>
<p>Even the owner of the dog might find that it&#8217;s impossible to concentrate on a task or enjoy a movie if the dog keeps barking; this situation calls for a <a href="http://www.acedogsupplies.com.au/anti-bark-collars/spray-bark-collars.html#a_aid=lisat&#038;a_bid=bc95e723" target='_blank'>citronella bark collar</a>. </p>
<p>Citronella Bark Collar? What&#8217;s That? </p>
<p>The citronella bark collar is a very effective collar that gives both short and long term results. It is an excellent choice for people who are looking for an anti bark collar that doesn&#8217;t involve pain or electrical shocks as a method for teaching dogs not to bark. This collar&#8217;s mode of operation doesn&#8217;t create any pain or discomfort for the dog at all. Instead, a small spray of citronella shoots out from the collar in front of their nose. </p>
<p>As soon as they smell the citronella the dog will have curiosity to find out what the new odor is and where it is coming from. This will make them immediately stop barking and can keep them amused for quite some time, or at least long enough until they have forgotten they were barking in the first place. </p>
<p>With time and practice, the dog will understand that it&#8217;s its own barking that&#8217;s triggering the release of the citronella smell. The collar wouldn&#8217;t have hurt the dog, yet the animal would have learned that it can avoid the spray by restraining its barking. It is a harmless stop barking collar that has been incredibly successful for most dog owners. This &#8220;gentle&#8221; aspect of the collar, combined with its effectiveness is what makes the collar so liked by dog owners. </p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.acedogsupplies.com.au/anti-bark-collars/spray-bark-collars.html#a_aid=davidlaw&#038;a_bid=bc95e723" target='_blank'>citronella bark collar</a> is one of the several types of anti barking collars that pet stores sell. A similar collar, which is also becoming popular among dog lovers, is the ultrasound collar. It will not harm your dog either but instead of using a spray of citronella to peak your dog&rsquo;s interest it uses a high pitched sound that only you dog can hear. </p>
<p>Humans will not be able to hear this sound, which is a good thing in this case, because you won&#8217;t have to hear a beep in addition to the barking every time your dog goes wild. This would make the whole situation even more unbearable. </p>
<p>The citronella bark collar is a terrific investment for any dog owner who wants to get their dog to stop all that unwanted barking </p>
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