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With a pop-psychology spin on it, a guy who owns a lap dog is likely a guy who doesn’t care much what other people think. He’s confident about his masculinity, and has done a little soul-searching [or therapy] in his time.

At the other end of the spectrum, we have the dude whose dog is an extension of his masculinity — or lack thereof. On the dark side, this guy is pathetically insecure and needs a tough-looking dog to make him feel more confident. We can spot these jerks a mile away.

They’re usually not even very nice to their dogs. On the happier side, he’s simply a guy whose masculinity is important to him, and he wants to project those virtues of adventure, independence and strength to the world. This guy wants to protect and provide.

Here’s some more pop psychology postulating, based on many years of judgement and keen observation:

Lab owners want to be seen as friendly and outgoing members of the community. Weirdly enough, it often works out the opposite way. They can be challenging people who really just want to be left alone with their intensely loyal, hassle-free dog.

Let’s just say that as a general rule, the guy who views his dog as his little buddy is relationship material. The guy who views his dog as his true life soul-mate is probably a commitmentphobe.

Cocker Spaniel, Pug or French bulldog owning guys want to be seen as serious, organized, and stylish. They might own a Paul Smith suit and punctuate conversation with phrases like, “counter intuitive.”

A Dalmatian, Mastiff or Great Dane owner is screaming, “Look at me.” Jim Carrey is a Great Dane owner, and we know how he likes attention. Also, shy people often rely on the big or showy dog to make a bold statement for them.

It goes without saying that German Shepherd and Border Collie guys value intelligence, determination and loyalty. It doesn’t mean they necessarily possess these traits, but they’d like the world to see them this way.

The reality is, these dogs need a lot of exercise, so the guy who owns one of these breeds is most likely an athletic type. Be prepared for a lot of time spent in the great outdoors.

Widely recognized as the most popular and effective way to house train puppies the crate method utilizes your dog’s natural instincts. Dogs are naturally clean animals and will not by nature relieve themselves in the area where they sleep.

Knowing how to communicate properly with your dog lies at the heart of the house training process. Lecturing, yelling or other forms of punishment will not achieve the desired result.

The key is to reward good behavior. Puppies are like babies, much too young to be held responsible for their bowel movements. Punishments are not the way to get through to your puppy. If you are going to use the crate method it’s vital that you learn about the proper, humane method to house train your dog.

Choosing the right crate

This is very important when it comes to the humane treatment of your puppy. A crate that is too small is very cruel. The puppy should have enough room to maneuver around and be comfortable inside. If the crate is much too large – the puppy might even relieve himself inside the crate.

The plastic varieties of crates are much easier to clean, durable and easier to carry around than the metal varieties.
It is also cruel to leave your puppy inside the crate for too long. Night time is crate time and often even very young puppies can go the entire night without soiling their crates.

You will want to slowly get the puppy used to the crate. The idea here is to create a positive feeling about the crate. Put a nice soft blanket inside and your puppy’s favorite toys too. You can also put some yummy treats inside to entice your dog.

Never, ever force your dog inside the crate. It is his sanctuary within your home.

Tips for house training

- Prepare the area that your puppy will spend most of its time in with a layer of newspaper.
- Designate an official toilet area for your puppy
- Supervise (or have the children do it) until the puppy has relieved himself.
- If your puppy starts sniffing or circling pick him up and get him outside fast!

Spring and Summer is the time of year when owners might notice their pets starting to scratch. It is very unpleasant to watch our loved ones biting or scratching and chewing at themselves. This constant self-trauma can lead to other problems such as secondary infections and further skin inflammation.

There are many different causes for itchy skin in our pets and your veterinarian can determine what is causing your loved one to scratch.

There are certain parasites which can cause our pets to be itchy, such as fleas and mites. Fleas breed rapidly in summer, so flea allergy problems are worse at this time of year.

There are many good preventative treatments on the market. Your vet is able to do a number of small simple tests to check whether your pet has a parasite problem. Some parasites such as fleas can be seen on your pet but others such as mites can only be seen under the microscope.

Certain infections (including bacterial and yeast infections) can also cause your pet to scratch. Your vet can also check for this and treat your animal accordingly.

Similar to humans, pets can suffer from allergies and there are many different things that give your pet an allergic reaction. Dogs and cats can be allergic to foods. By feeding your animal a different type of food (under the guidance of your vet) you may see an improvement.

Food allergies are usually due to a particular protein source. Feeding your pet a different type of protein may help to resolve this allergy. There are commercial diets available from your vet specifically made for animals suffering with food allergies. Your vet can advise if your pet should have one of these diets.

Dogs and cats can also be allergic to pollens, dust mites and things in the home such as carpets and certain bedding. Some pets are allergic to flea bite saliva.

Your vet can help you to determine what your pet may be allergic to. Some of these things can be controlled by preventative measures, such as flea control and removal of bedding, whereas other triggers such as pollens – that can increase at this time of year – are very difficult to eliminate from your pet’s environment. In these cases, your pet may need medication to help reduce the signs associated with this disease.

So, if you see your pet scratching do not hesitate to ask your vet for help. There are many different causes and your vet will work out the best treatment option for your beloved friend!

Pet grooming is something that most pet owners have neglected. Because most pet owners treat their pets like their own family members, it is only fitting that they too – regardless of size, breed, age, or coat type – get the pampering they deserve.

And there are various ways to deal with pet grooming, whether you do it yourself or hire a professional to do it for you.

Many pet owners overlook this tiny detail but pets actually have the same, if not more, grooming needs as we humans do. Taking good care of your pets will not only improve your pets’ physical well-being, but it will also benefit you in the long run.

Which means that your pet will have lesser chances of acquiring diseases or becoming ill, and you will have saved up a great amount of money and time?

In terms of pet grooming, you can opt to do it on your own but hiring a professional service is always the better option if you have the means because they are tailored to do this.

Also, you can be assured that your pet is in good hands and you will also be able to identify any problems that have gone unnoticed.

Among the most common pet grooming services are nail trimming, ear cleaning,  hair brushing or hair removal, haircut, tooth brushing, and many other specialized pet grooming services.

If let’s say you have a pet dog, it is important to trim their nails because it may split or break on its own, or could hurt the dog’s tender pad. Also, it could damage your home furniture’s or hurt you when your dog tries to play around with you.

When it comes to ear cleaning, it is important for the same reasons it is for humans – to prevent infection, possible infestation of parasite, as well as buildup of excessive earwax.

All the other pet grooming services like hair removal, haircut, or shampooing are all aimed at keeping your pet’s skin and fur healthy and clean at all times. Not only does it help reduce discomfort on the pet’s part, it also helps prevent painful matting.

Just like toothbrush does for humans, regularly brushing your pet’s teeth helps prevent tartar and maintains their fresh breath. As much as there are specialized shampoos and soaps available in the market today, several toothbrush and toothpaste products available out there that is specially designed for your pets.

You will find some people who are going overboard or are over-reacting when it comes to their pets especially when they are buying pet supplies.

Some of them will often buy things that their pet don’t even need, they just buy and buy and buy themselves to death but for some, this is self-satisfaction already but this can really be a big burden for their budget.

There will come a time when the missus will get to complaining why the husband is paying more attention for their pet and paying more for their pet’s needs instead of looking after his own family. Pet owners tend to do that, you know. Hope you’re not one of them.

But there will come a time when they find themselves standing on the edge of a cliff thinking, “I only realized just now that I’m way too spending too much for pet and now, it’s hurting my budget.”

Well, you can’t blame that person and sooner or later, he will have to cut down on pet supplies and deprive his pet on the love and care that it has already been accustomed to. And if you are one of these individuals, you might also have the same train of thought.

But depriving your pet of the love and care that it has been receiving can be very devastating for you. So, the best thing to do is, you need to find a way to still buy those things needed by your best buddy but in an affordable way but the question is: where?

First of all, you need to buy wisely and get only those pet supplies needed by your pet and when it says needed; it means only the necessary things. Here are some ideas that you may want to consider.

Water and food bowls are essential so you need to buy them when needed. Buy stainless steel ones for they last longer and are easy to clean and what’s more, pet food will not react to stainless bowls.

Just like in humans. Drinking from plastic containers is considered to be a no-no especially when you’ve been using that container for months or even just weeks.

Buy only needed grooming pet supplies and you don’t have to subject your pet to a pet grooming salon or something like that. And to top it all, to really make things feel affordable for you, always remember you can buy cheap yet quality-wise supplies from online stores aside from getting them the fastest way possible.

That includes buying necessary traveling pet supplies, toys for pets and so much more.

Today, pet supply stores are getting better in terms of availability and convenience and are getting quite popular and they number in hundreds. But nothing can beat the availability and convenience of buying pet supplies in online stores.