Pinch Me A.K.A. Prong Me | awesomedogs During a recent Facebook discussion, it was pointed out that I had never worn a prong collar. As such, I would have no idea whether a prong (a.k.a. pinch collar) causes pain. My knuckles firmly rapped, it seemed the only solution would be for me to open my mind and wear a prong collar. For those unfamiliar with the product, these come in a variety of styles. Some look scary with spikes and “prongs” of metal. Newer models hide the “teeth” of the prong collar under a strip of leather, plastic or fabric. I do know how to fit a prong collar, and I know how to use one. While not scientific, I wanted to challenge my pre-conceived notions. I began by placing the collar on my forearm. Carefully, I adjusted the number of links so the collar sat high up on my neck, snug but not tight. My husband entered the room, rolled his eyes at yet another “experiment”. That is when the prong collar “bit” me. One of my friends pointed out that dogs have muscular necks and walk on all fours. Like this:
Networking Tips: Make Networking Work for You From “Notworking” to Networking Looking for a job? Need some personal advice? Looking to make some new connections? Unfortunately, some take the position that “doing everything” is better than “doing less.” Others treat networking like a personal marketing campaign dedicated to spreading the word about themselves and their needs, while ignoring the needs of their peers. Still other people join affinity groups merely for personal gain, but it doesn’t take long for people to learn that these folks are not givers, but takers. Successful networking occurs when people come together based on mutual respect and common interests, then voluntarily provide support for others with no strings attached. By Invitation Only People seldom realize that the actual makeup of their networks (some based on close relationships, others derived from casual relationships) serves very different and important purposes. How to Make Networking Work? The Give and Take of Building Lasting Relationships
Orville: de bête délaissée à préventionniste - Actualités - Le Guide - Cowansville - Portail régional Sur le coup de 10 heures, Orville est arrivé au CPE Rayons de soleil pour y rencontrer une trentaine d’enfants âgés entre 3 et 5 ans. Carl Girard, directeur de la Société protectrice des animaux (SPA) des Cantons, a donné un petit cours théorique aux petits avant de passer au volet pratique. Pour l’occasion, chaque bambin devait s’approcher doucement d’Orville, tenu en laisse. «Est-ce que je peux flatter votre chien?» Cette initiative s’inscrit dans le cadre d’un projet scolaire de Marie-Ève Bousquet, une étudiante en technique d’éducation à l’enfance au Cégep de St-Hyacinthe. «Les enfants ont un intérêt pour les chiens. Des nouvelles d’Orville La semaine dernière, GranbyExpress.com a obtenu copie des radiographies de la boîte crânienne d’Orville.
Change . . . Why Bother? The major reasons, in addition to inertia, for resisting change are: Procrastination: We all have a tendency to postpone the difficult or uncomfortable. Unless you create a sense of urgency, there’s always time to think about change tomorrow. Lack of motivation: Unless the personal benefits are clear, most people will decide that change isn’t worth the effort. Fear of failure: If change requires learning a new skill, change may be avoided simply because we are not emotionally ready to deal with a potential setback. Fear of the unknown: What we don’t know frightens us. Fear of loss: We all worry that a new way of doing things may reduce our job security, power, or status. Dislike of the initiators of change: It is much more difficult to accept change when we lack confidence in or distrust the people initiating the effort. Additional Reading:Fallacies About Change
Dogs And Porcupines: A Bad Combination! Today was a first for me and my dogs. Perhaps we’ve been lucky up until now, but after many years of living in the country and many more dogs, nobody’s been in close contact with a porcupine. Until today! Five dogs disappeared into the bush and only one came out without porcupine quills – fortunately, Alice lacks the initiative to chase things. So Audrey (to the right) and Chili (below), were covered in quills, while the puppies, Bitey and Dottie had just a few on their muzzles – apparently they were smart enough to get out of Dodge when the needles started flying while Audrey and Chili could only have been dancing with the porcupine, based on the quills covering their entire bodies! They must have left their brains at home – how did they get quills in their tails and butts? Fortunately, nobody thought to eat the porcupine, so there were no quills embedded in any sensitive areas like their mouths, making a vet visit less of an option. FREE Cruciate Tear Guide
Total Green Goodness Smoothie The following article was written by Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram. Feeling a little tired? Maybe you need a green infusion! Drinking greens is like breathing oxygen. Greens have chlorophyll and essential minerals that can be beneficial for blood circulation and weight loss, assist in colon cleansing and liver flushing, and help improve your skin. This delicious smoothie is pure goodness. The following recipe comes from Kristina of FullyRaw.com. Total Green Goodness Smoothie 1–2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped 1 handful Italian parsley, chopped 1 large handful spinach or kale, chopped Juice of 2–3 lemons 1/4 cup water (optional) 1 sliver fresh ginger (optional) Combine all the ingredients in a high-powered blender like a Vitamix and process until creamy and smooth. Makes 1 serving
Heartworm Medication Part 1: Truths, médicaments vers du coeur 1 partie Un super article, ca fait 10 ans que je dis au monde tout ce qui est dans cet article je ne traite pas pour les vers du coeur et je vie dans le bois depuis 2002. j'ai lu plusieurs commentaires que leur chien a guérie du ver du coeur en donnant ce produit naturel. voici un commentaire pris ici ''I adopted a young, adult dalmation who tested positive for heart worms,did not want to subject her to the harsh chemical treatment and could not afford the cost of the protocol,opted to use black walnut hulls that can be bought at a healthfood store. Juglans nigra et l'Artemisia sont très bien connu dans le monde de la médecine alternative comme étant efficace dans la prévention et le traitement du vers du coeur (combiné avec un drainage/support du foie pendant le traitement comme tel). Heartworms sont transmis par les moustiques. Meds Parvovirose se propagent par la peur. Drs. Donc, c'est le changement de médicaments toute l'année tout au sujet de l'argent? Lire la partie 2 Related posts:
How to cut glass I posted a picture about 1 week ago on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter of me cutting glass using just string. I got LOT’S of requests for a tutorial on how I DID THIS! So here it is. FINALLY! You will be able to learn how to cut glass. I want to warn you. It’s best to triple your yarn because it will burn longer! Soak it GOOD! I like to tie my yarn where I want my glass to “cut” then quickly pour polish remover over the string again. Get a big bowl with ice and water ready. VERY IMPORTANT! Slowly turn your bottle. You can’t let the flame go OUT then dunk it in the ice water. YAY!!! I reallly hope you enjoyed this tutorial because I had ALOT of requests for it! © Copyright jaderbombllc, All rights Reserved.
Across a Threshold Does your dog sometimes “lose it” or shut down? Understanding his “thresholds” will help you teach him to stay calm and happy. By Mardi Richmond, MA, CPDT-KA The term “threshold” is often tossed around by dog behavior experts when they talk about working through a canine behavior issue. When you work with your dog on, for example, reactivity with other dogs or fear of children, the usual recommendation is to work with the dog “under threshold.” The concept is most often used in relationship to canine aggression, fear, and reactivity. What exactly is a threshold? Here are five things that everyone can benefit from knowing about thresholds. 1. ✓Shutting down or freezing. ✓Being overexcited (for example jumping or mouthing). ✓Being distracted to the point of no connection. ✓Doing “zoomies” (zipping around crazily). When you are with your dog, you may notice when your dog stops taking treats, stops playing, or suddenly is calmer than usual. 2. 3. Some of the things that can affect threshold are:
Wednesday Baking | Cheap, cheap bread (French Bread) This is probably the most inexpensive bread I make because of its simple, short ingredient list…water, salt, sugar, yeast, and flour. Water and salt are practically free, a tablespoon of sugar costs pennies, and flour isn’t very pricey either. This recipe is not going to turn out artisanal loaves that rival what you’d get in a French bakery…this bread is more like a heartier version of what you’d buy in your local supermarket. If you’d like to make your loaves more nutritious, you can substitute whole wheat flour for part of the white flour (I wouldn’t sub more than 50% of it, personally). I use this bread recipe quite often…we eat the loaves when they’re fresh and hot, I use the dough to make bread bowls, and I make panini sandwiches, French Bread pizzas, and garlic bread with extra loaves. Because of this, I rarely make one loaf! Easy French Bread Printable Recipe Makes one loaf In the bowl of a standing mixer, combine 1.5 cups flour with the salt, sugar, and yeast. Happy Baking!
Libsyn Here at Green Acres Kennel Shop we're making May Dog Bite Prevention month. Why? Because fifty percent of all children will be bitten by a dog during their childhood. That's a statistic we want to help change. Dogs typically growl when they are afraid, angry, or upset. Please don't get embarrassed or angry with your dog when they growl. Even more importantly, NEVER punish your dog in any way for growling. If you have a dog that growls frequently, a veterinary checkup is in order to rule out any medical issues that may be involved.
Homemade Nesquik . . . Chocolate Milk Makes A Comeback One Good Thing by Jillee Nesquik has been around for as long as I can remember. I remember drinking it as a kid and my kids drank it when they were small as well. It can be a “parents best friend” when they are desperately trying to get their kids to drink milk…ANY milk. Unfortunately, chocolate milk has been under seige the last few years by people complaining of too much sugar. And if you’re making your own out of 3 simple ingredients you already probably have in your pantry, you know exactly what you’re drinking. So here’s to a chocolate milk comeback! Homemade Nesquik Recipe 2/3 C Sugar 1/3 C Cocoa Pinch of salt Combine the three ingredients and store in a sealed container. FYI…I added about two tablespoons to this pint-sized mason jar…but I would add to your taste. Thanks to Sarah at Sugar Bananas for sharing this homemade version of a childhood favorite AND for sharing a GREAT TIP for getting it to dissolve all the way in the cold milk. So I gave it a go and it worked brilliantly!
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