Dogs are very curious animals and as omnivores and natural scavengers, can get into and eat just about anything.  However, there are many toxic substances found in your home that could potentially kill your dog.  The following is a list of ten common household substances that you should make sure to keep out of your dog’s reach.

1) Antifreeze:  Many people do not realize it, but common antifreeze kills many pets each year.  It smells and tastes very sweet to your dog and is very appealing to him. Ethylene glycol is toxic however, and each winter, many animals are killed by it.  Symptoms of toxicity include seizures, vomiting, stumbling and lethargy leading to kidney failure.  Make sure to keep your antifreeze out of your dog’s reach.  If you suspect that your dog has ingested antifreeze, take your dog to the veterinarian immediately.

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Breed clubs are national or regional organizations dedicated to specific breeds of dogs. They exist as a repository of knowledge that both the novice and experienced breeder can access. Even if you aren’t a dog breeder, you can benefit from the knowledge that a breed club has to offer. If you are in the market for a particular breed of dog, the members of a breed club can give you insight into the nature of the dog and help you decide if that breed is the right one for you and your family. Investigate the different breed clubs and if one doesn’t feel right, move on to the next.

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If you’re into sports betting you should visit www.docsports.com. Doc’s Sports Service is one of the most recommended names in sports handicapping. Whether it is NFL picks, Baseball, NHL, NBA, College Basketball, and College Football picks name it and Doc’s sports will help you get the best picks. The company has been very successful because of its years of experience in the business.

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How will my dog and my new baby get along? Will I have to get rid of my loyal, furry companion in order to ensure the safety of my child? These are the questions that plague many dog owners as they anticipate the birth and homecoming of their first child. The good news is that even though the process of introducing your dog to your newest family addition is a careful and cautious one, it’s not impossible. With some pre-planning on your part, you can train your dog to get along with your child and can raise your child to respect and love your dog as much as you do.

Getting Your Pet Used to a Baby

So, you’re expecting a baby. Congratulations! This is a time of change, discovery and joy like no other. If you are a dog owner, however, your happiness may be tempered by thoughts of your dog and how your “fur baby” will react to all of these monumental changes. Fear not! If you start preparing your dog for the baby’s arrival well in advance of the baby’s due date, you should be able to minimize any associated conflicts or problems.

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What is all the hype about our dogs belonging to a club? Many pet owners do not even belong to a club. Dog owners, who take pride in their pets, will generally register their dogs in some kind of kennel club, especially if they plan to breed their dog. Registered dogs tend to cost a little more and are more appealing to dog buyers.

AKC stands for American Kennel Club. It is the most well known kennel club in the United States. They are dedicated to supporting the sport of pure breeds. They were found back in 1884 and they are a promoter of responsible dog ownership. Although the AKC is dog friendly, no matter the status of the breed, they believe that purebred dogs are more predictable in several aspects. Hence, they believe that purebreds make better pets. Half of American homes have pets and 36% of them are dog owners; Therefore, more emphasis should be placed on the subject.

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Have you ever thought about your personal safety and ways to icrease it when you are working outdoors?

Discount safety gear.com is a great site if you are at all concerned with ensuring that you stay safe as you go about any manual work that you do.  The site is packed with great items, good quality and at rock bottom prices.  And it isn’t all boring stuff either!  I checked out their Hard Hats and they have some really cool harley davidson ones, some pink ones and even some with american eagles and the stars and stripes on them.  Cool!

Other neat items are their huge range of quality First Aid Kits.  Every home should have one of these, and in fact you should have one in your car as well.  You never know when you are going to need one!  The prices on the site are great!  And ifyou order over $100 worth of goods, you will get free shipping too.  This is much cheaper than you will find in the retail stores for the same quality.    The site is no-nonsense and sells just about everything you could imagine as a safety items, such as Safety Goggles, vests, even gas detectors etc.

The site design is obviously safety related, with a great graphical interface and clean functional navigation.  My only recommendation to them would be to add some safety tips or articles to make the site a bit more “sticky” in terms of content. 

All round a great site that has impressed upon me the importance of having the right equiptment for the job.  Get over there to make sure that you have all the first aid equiptment you need, even if you thing that YOUR dog would never bite anyone. 

When most people bring home their cute new puppies, the furthest thing from their minds is the stressful time of teething.  Just as with babies teething, puppies will want to chew on everything they can get their mouth on.  This can lead to total destruction of your belongings, but there are tried and true ways to help prevent this from happening, and help you and your pup get through the teething period with ease.

Many people bring home their new pup and leave them out to romp around the house when they’re not home.  Inevitably, this leads to chewing on shoes, books, socks, the couch, and any number of other things.  The best way to prevent destructive chewing is to crate train your dog.  To do this, you will need a crate that is just big enough for your dog to turn around in.  Make the crate a safe and happy place for your dog.  Provide him with stimulating toys while he is in the crate.  Crate training your dog will not only prevent destructive chewing, but will also aid in potty training and create a positive and safe environment for your dog to be when you’re not around.  Some people think that keeping a dog in a crate when they’re not around is cruel.  This is not the case at all.  Dogs by nature like small, darkened places and tend to feel very safe in crates.  Almost all dog trainers today believe that crate training is a necessary and positive part of your puppy’s development.  If your dog is crated while you are not home, they will not have the opportunity to chew on your belongings and other harmful things such as power cords.

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