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Protect Your Dog With a Lighted Safety Collar

Saturday, April 24, 2010
posted by c eothe 11:45 AM

Pet parents take their dogs for walks on a regular basis, day or night providing exercise not only for their dog, but for themselves as well.  The most dangerous time is at night, which should not deter their routine. Dogs can get loose from their pet parents grip and run off down the street maybe even run into the path of an automobile.  The driver absolutely did not see the dog in time to stop before they either run over the dog that could become fatal, or hits them causing serious leg, hip and spine problems.  This probably does not happen as often as it use to because pet parents are more aware in taking better care of their furry friend, and pet safety products are more readily available than ever before toward their safety, especially for senior pet care products that also offer vision support.  Dogs that have a dark coat are doubly hard to see at night, so providing a lighted dog collar will alert the presence of your dog. Walking at night with your dog can be an attraction of assaults, robberies, or maybe even something worse.  Collars that have a bright light are a necessary pet safety item for night walking.

I would image that loud noises are frightening to some dogs, mine is horrified when the holidays that come around and fireworks begin. This is usually a public display, but in some of our neighborhoods, fireworks are constantly being set off, which by the way, is against the law in most cities.  One of the best investments you can make for the safety of your dog during their nighttime walk is an lighted dog collar.  The amount of money that you would spend on purchasing such a collar would not be anything compared to a nighttime accident that could take place revolving into a horrific veterinarian bill.  Some identification dog tags have a reflection, but not as dynamic as the lighted dog collar. Therefore, all in all what matters the most is the supervision that the pet parent gives to their pet.  Be Happy!

Train Your Dog to Love Indoor Dog Gates

Monday, March 22, 2010
posted by c eothe 1:24 PM

Dogs like to be close to their pet parents and are inquisitive as to what they are doing and where they are going.  They love to be by your side, lay down by your feet when you are sitting down reading, watching TV or whatever else you may be doing.  Closeness is a comfort level for your dog along with togetherness, which is pretty much the same.  They are very loving and affectionate and if you are tired, sick, or something is bothering you, they can sense that something is wrong.  However, sometime you just want to be alone, or just busy doing things that are important and you do not want to be bothered.  That does not mean  you do not love them or just being mean to them, which is probably what they think.  The pet parent being the boss of the house and not the dog must teach their pet that there are places in the home that should be off limits during different times depending on the activities.  Training dogs to be obedient and respect your commands will not be easy at first when they are puppies, but this is the time to start working with them to be good dogs.

Confining your pet to areas that you choose for them to stay in a designated place in your home is easy.  Install dog indoor gates in an area where they can still see you and watch the activities, but will be confined temporarily out of the way.  If you have a stairway in your home and do not care for your dog to be upstairs during certain times of the day, install the pet safety gate at the bottom of the stairs.  However, if it happens to be the other way around and you want your dog to stay upstairs, then a pet gate at the top of the stairs works very well.  However, never install a pressure gate at the top of the stairs, this is very dangerous for your dog and they could accidently push against it and fall down the stairs.  Install a pet gate that is permanent to stay open against the wall and out of the way when not in use.  There are very attractive indoor dog gates that will fit into your décor and allow your dog the freedom to still move around and be comfortable.  Be Happy!

Exciting Additional Items Coming Soon

Sunday, March 14, 2010
posted by c eothe 10:10 PM

For the last week and a half, I have been working very hard to be able to offer additional items to my website.  I feel that many of these items will be exciting in continuing the development in choices to additional products to increase pet safety items…There are so many products available that will help pet parents take better care of their pet than ever before.  It seems as though products continue to increase toward pet safety.  There are amazing and fun  dog leashes, pet stairs that relieve the stress of our dogs trying to get up on their favorite chair, sofa, or bed.  There are dog crates constructed with silver and gold wire  (of course not real good and silver) and of different varities, some fold for storage convenience, and  there will be bags to use in traveling, going to the park for a picnic, or camping.  Various dog crate covers to help your dog have a cozy area for relaxation and is available in several different colors and sizes to match your home décor.

Can you image having a crazy name for a Dog Leash.  What fun that would be.  A dog collar that will alert vehicles with bold red or steady light inside durable red nylon sleeve; visible from up to one mile at night, in low-light and in no-light situations.  Our illuminated pet collar is the most technologically advanced illuminated pet collar on the market. These innovative and durable products feature a quick-release buckle that snaps on or off in seconds. The top positioned D-ring is compatible with all standard leashes and can be used as either a primary or a secondary collar. Features include lightweight, weather resistant, black nylon webbing with two rows of reflective stitching, and a quick-release buckle that snaps on or off in seconds combined with adjustable sizing, it is safe and shock proof.  It has been rated to last up to 200 hours on one standard watch battery, which is included.  I am very excited about these new items for additional pet safety products.  Keep tune!!!    Be Happy!

Does Your Dog Need an Indoor Safety Gate?

Monday, February 22, 2010
posted by c eothe 4:40 PM

When pet parents are out of the house, the doggy must play, can be a big problem if your pet is inquisitive.  Dog indoor gates are a blessing to keep the little stinker out of trouble.  If you work away from home and are gone most of the day, the trouble your pet could get into may be overwhelming 511oftviill__sl125_when you arrive back home.  Thinking about just closing them up in a spare room is not a good idea; they can become terribly bored after awhile, and feel abandoned.  The indoor dog gates should be placed within areas where they can still see what is going on in the home while they are alone.  The gate allows freedom to some extent and they can still move around at will.   A dog safety gate placed across indoor spaces or hallways, will limit your dog’s access.  If you have a stairway, this is a good place to put up a gate.  The designs are different depending on what purpose is required for safety.  While alone at home, your dog could turn your house upside down and play to their little heart’s content, but what a mess to clean up afterwards, if confinement is not a choice.

Let us give our doggy the benefit of a doubt, not all dogs are full of mischief and if they have become use to having the freedom of moving around the home, there is probably not a problem.  Boundaries should be set, and using an indoor gate is not something the pet parent should fret over.  Do not forget, you are the boss, and your pet must know there are places and things that are off limits.  Some pet safety gates are installed as a stationary gate, 51sjfuudwbl__sl210_and others are pressure held.  Never put a pressure held gate at the top of a stairway.  This is very dangerous for your dog.  There are also freestanding gates that can be placed in open areas in the household, like a play pen. Do not use these gates all of the time.  You be the judge of when and how often they should be used.  Be Happy!

Pet Gates Offer Safety and Less Abandonment for Your Pet

Thursday, February 4, 2010
posted by c eothe 1:09 PM

All pets need their exercise whether you have a fenced yard for them to wander around and play, or moving around within the comfort of your home, is healthy for your dog.  Exercise is a continuing effort in maintaining the strength of their muscles and joints to avoid your dog to lie around all of the time.  Your dog may have their own kennel, or crate to stay in when their pet parent is busy and needs to keep their dog in confinement for a while.  This is most probably a place for them to relax and enjoy their moments alone, which are okay, but remember that confinement is only temporary.  There may be a baby or a small child that your dog should stay away from when they are playing, or crawling on the floor.  That is their time, not your dogs.  You may just want some quiet time for yourself, or houseguests are coming for dinner.  You do not want your dog bothering them at the dinner table, or even just a visit from friends can be annoying 20487with some dogs.  If your dog is large, this is usually a bigger problem, especially if they are not obedient.  Therefore, what do you do in these situations?

Install a pet gate that will train your dog to areas where they can move around and still not feel abandoned.   Installation is easy and can be portable or stationary, that would be the pet parent’s decision as to the location.   Depending on the size of your dog will help in choosing the correct height.  The opening that you want to install the pet safety gaate will determine what design that would fit you and your pets needs.  There are pet gates that can be installed that require hardware for 6551631mounting, or gates that are pressure mounted.  If you have a stairway that you want to keep your dog confined to upstairs, never use the pressure mounted gate.  These are very dangerous for your pet and they can push through the gate causing injury.  Indoor dog gates are great to have for safety and sanitation within your home.  Be Happy!

Provide Pet Safety, How Do We Do This?

Sunday, January 24, 2010
posted by c eothe 8:00 AM

dog-and-catHow do we do this? As pet lovers – we are devoted in helping our pet companions have a long and healthy life by doing the things that we know best to do for them. Make sure they have a healthy diet, train them to be proud and obedient, keep up with all of their vaccinations and checkups, keep them groomed, give them exercise, play with them, give them their medications that have been prescribed in case of sickness or diseases that may happen during their lifetime, and always be cognizant of their whereabouts.

Consider these products that will guide you in providing safety to your pet.

  • Pet insurance that will offer financial help in their medical bills
  • Pet only airlines will fly your pet to designated destinations
  • Underground-wireless dog fences to keep pets in certain boundaries
  • Pet doors to go in and out of your home all by by themselves
  • Dog life jackets to keep them from drowning
  • Pet safety gates to confine them to areas of your choice
  • Dog ramps to walk up and down into your vehicle without pain
  • Dog vehicle barrier behind the driver avoiding accidents
  • Dog safety collars that break apart if they were to get caught  
  • Pet safety harnesses to control your pet from pulling while walking
  • Pet carriers that limit their activities while being transported
  • Pet crates that are used in training your pet to stay in one place
  • Pet slings allow the pet parent to take their small pets shopping
  • Dog kennels that your pet will call their comfortable and snugly home
  • Dog wheelchairs provide dogs mobilitywhen disabled, which 
  • Eliminates euthanasia, giving your dog a longer life
  • Pet joint pain can be minimized by medication
  • Homeopathic pet meds allow a natural path of healing

All of these pet safety products are safe for your dog and/or cat, and are affordable in protecting them from serious accidents.    Be Happy!

Safety Indoor Dog Gates

Sunday, December 13, 2009
posted by c eothe 12:06 PM

The first consideration when purchasing a pet safety gate is to make sure your dog can’t jump over the top. Small dogs probably wouldn’t take the chance, but large dogs just might. Not only could they hurt themselves, but would cause disappointment in the pet parent that consideration was not as important as it should have been. This is especially dangerous when a dog gate is installed across stairways. Small dogs are easy to buy for, and will ppets-3766079_alternate1_t400honor the surroundings that they are limited to, but do consider large dogs and their capabilities.  If a dog gate will be used  between door openings, the spring pressure is very popular and can be moved from one area to another, but never install this type of gate at the top of a stairway. If the pet parent doesn’t want their dog to be roaming around during certain occasions, then dog gates can be used for training dogs to stay in one place at certain times when guests or families are visiting, particularly when small children are present.

Pet safety gates will also help train small puppies to stay in confined areas for dog20park20de20luxepotty training. Small circular gates are available and can be used for this purpose. Place the circular gate in different areas and place a fluffy blanket inside. They will learn to “hold it” and wait for the pet parent to take them outside where they need to go. Most important is the fact of having fewer accidents when the pet parent is away, but still allows the dog to have more  room to move around comfortably. Of course, this is all temporary in such a case that requires confinement. This should not become a habit just to have your dog out of the way.   Be Happy!