Taking your Lhasa Apso puppy [or any other breed of pup for that matter] to puppy training school should be good for their socialization skills if nothing else!
Do NOT expect too much else - as your pup will be very young - or you will be disappointed on this score.
Quite often too much is expected from the pups themselves, and/or from the schools. Do ask any dog owning friends, and/or the vets which you have decided upon, to recommend a good puppy training school. Some can be very disappointing even though their owners and/or the people running the school have all the requisite training qualifications.
If you are new to dog or puppy ownership then it is best to read up on the subject BEFORE you bring your new friend home. Get the help of a good book or course [better still... get, and study, both!]... and don't forget to have an animal health guide as part of your 'pet library'!
[You'll find links to the best ones in our right-hand margin - plus we have within this blog many useful posts/articles on various health topics, and also posts about the books and courses we recommend and use ourselves.]
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
Monday, 27 July 2009
New [Pet supplies] Website
This extremely useful, informative, and money-saving pet retailer website has been updated and revamped, and to celebrate there are all sorts of brilliant offers on foods, toys, and essentials for dogs, cats, fishes, and other types of pets... these offers are available online NOW!
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Monday, 8 June 2009
Lhasa Apso training and safety
There are so many potential hazards for our dogs these days...
Illness
Attacks by other dogs
Actual dog napping [that's theft in my book, and both evil and cruel to the animal and the owner... despicable behaviour]
Breed health problems
Traffic
Poisons
I am just going to touch on the last item on this list in this post... be careful to keep foods which are safe for humans, but not for dogs, shut firmly out of your pets reach... also be careful which household cleaners you use [and also store them in a safe place]... and check both indoor plants and garden plants to see if they are safe for your pets.
The following two websites both give helpful lists and advice on the plants front...
http://tinyurl.com/n4rqwc AND also http://tinyurl.com/makmb7
Why not bookmark our website so that you know where to find all the health and safety tips for your pet in one place?
Illness
Attacks by other dogs
Actual dog napping [that's theft in my book, and both evil and cruel to the animal and the owner... despicable behaviour]
Breed health problems
Traffic
Poisons
I am just going to touch on the last item on this list in this post... be careful to keep foods which are safe for humans, but not for dogs, shut firmly out of your pets reach... also be careful which household cleaners you use [and also store them in a safe place]... and check both indoor plants and garden plants to see if they are safe for your pets.
The following two websites both give helpful lists and advice on the plants front...
http://tinyurl.com/n4rqwc AND also http://tinyurl.com/makmb7
Why not bookmark our website so that you know where to find all the health and safety tips for your pet in one place?
Sunday, 31 May 2009
Amusing? Or deadly serious? You tell me!
I received the 'Budget Alternative' via an extremely circuitous route!
[UK readers will know that Mr Darling is the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Labour Government and that he has recently delivered his Budget for this year.]
Readers from other countries will probably find this just as pertinent to the way their governments are managing their finances...
This has NOTHING to do with the Lhasa Apso, or other dog breeds, so I am just leaving it up for the month of June - read and enjoy - we all need something to laugh [or cry] at in the current world financial crisis!
The 'Budget Alternative' follows within quotes...
"Subject: Fw: Budget Alternative
Dear Mr. Darling,
Please find below my suggestion for fixing Britain's
economy. Instead of giving billions of pounds to banks
that will squander the money on lavish parties and unearned
bonuses, use the following plan. You can call it the
Patriotic Retirement Plan:
There are about 20 million people over 50 in the work
force.. Pay them £1 million apiece severance for early
retirement with the following stipulations:
1) They MUST retire. Twenty million job openings -
Unemployment fixed.
2) They MUST buy a new British CAR. Twenty million cars
ordered - Automotive Industry fixed.
3) They MUST either buy a house or pay off their mortgage -
Housing Crisis fixed.
4) They must send their kids to school / college / university - Crime rate fixed
5) Buy £50 of alcohol / tobacco a week - there's your
money back in duty / tax etc
It can't get any easier than that!
P.S. If more money is needed, have all members of
parliament pay back there falsely claimed expenses and
second home allowances
If you think this would work, please forward to everyone
you know."
[UK readers will know that Mr Darling is the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Labour Government and that he has recently delivered his Budget for this year.]
Readers from other countries will probably find this just as pertinent to the way their governments are managing their finances...
This has NOTHING to do with the Lhasa Apso, or other dog breeds, so I am just leaving it up for the month of June - read and enjoy - we all need something to laugh [or cry] at in the current world financial crisis!
The 'Budget Alternative' follows within quotes...
"Subject: Fw: Budget Alternative
Dear Mr. Darling,
Please find below my suggestion for fixing Britain's
economy. Instead of giving billions of pounds to banks
that will squander the money on lavish parties and unearned
bonuses, use the following plan. You can call it the
Patriotic Retirement Plan:
There are about 20 million people over 50 in the work
force.. Pay them £1 million apiece severance for early
retirement with the following stipulations:
1) They MUST retire. Twenty million job openings -
Unemployment fixed.
2) They MUST buy a new British CAR. Twenty million cars
ordered - Automotive Industry fixed.
3) They MUST either buy a house or pay off their mortgage -
Housing Crisis fixed.
4) They must send their kids to school / college / university - Crime rate fixed
5) Buy £50 of alcohol / tobacco a week - there's your
money back in duty / tax etc
It can't get any easier than that!
P.S. If more money is needed, have all members of
parliament pay back there falsely claimed expenses and
second home allowances
If you think this would work, please forward to everyone
you know."
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
Lhasa Apso ear cleaning
The easiest way to do anything - from checking your pets feet and claws to examining his or her ears is to first get your pet used to being handled all over! Make a fuss of them and handle their ears, look into them, examine their mouths so that later you will be able to clean their teeth, handle their feet and examine them... then give them a treat for being calm whilst these procedures are being done.
Examine their ears weekly, more often in summer when they may get grass seeds into them, and then this can start off an infection. [Once an infection has started it is probably best to take your Lhasa Apso to your veterinarian.]
Pet-Supermarket stocks vet approved ear washes, or you can go directly to your vet and ask for a recommendation for a product to clean your pets ears. Do be careful to use only approved cleaners, as some cleaners can set up allergic reactions in your pet and their ears can swell up at a frightening rate - then you will have to rush to your vet for treatment.
Remember when cleaning your pets ears that you should use a cotton wool swab with the cleaner on it - under no circumstances should you try to clean where you cannot see. You could very easily damage the ear canal, your pet might move at the wrong time and be hurt. Cotton buds should only be used, if you particularly want to use them, for around the ear flaps... but a cotton wool swab is far safer.
After you have cleaned your pets ears, remember they will want to shake their heads and remove any residue - this can prove messy! Once this has been completed you could also add a drop of Otodex to their ears to keep mites away.
You can read about the various vet approved cleaners and treatments at
Pet-Supermarket which brings you the medications for less - with savings of up to 70% off compared to Vet prices
Examine their ears weekly, more often in summer when they may get grass seeds into them, and then this can start off an infection. [Once an infection has started it is probably best to take your Lhasa Apso to your veterinarian.]
Pet-Supermarket stocks vet approved ear washes, or you can go directly to your vet and ask for a recommendation for a product to clean your pets ears. Do be careful to use only approved cleaners, as some cleaners can set up allergic reactions in your pet and their ears can swell up at a frightening rate - then you will have to rush to your vet for treatment.
Remember when cleaning your pets ears that you should use a cotton wool swab with the cleaner on it - under no circumstances should you try to clean where you cannot see. You could very easily damage the ear canal, your pet might move at the wrong time and be hurt. Cotton buds should only be used, if you particularly want to use them, for around the ear flaps... but a cotton wool swab is far safer.
After you have cleaned your pets ears, remember they will want to shake their heads and remove any residue - this can prove messy! Once this has been completed you could also add a drop of Otodex to their ears to keep mites away.
You can read about the various vet approved cleaners and treatments at
Pet-Supermarket which brings you the medications for less - with savings of up to 70% off compared to Vet prices
Monday, 11 May 2009
Lhasa Apso's health
Get all your professional quality summer health essentials now whilst you remember, and at way below the normal price... Pet-Supermarket for savings of up to 70% off compared to Vets prices.
Shampoo, wormer, flea and tick control... all the leading brands.
In the Northern Hemisphere the weather is hotting up, more pets are out and about with their owners - and there is a vastly increased chance of your pet catching one or other form of 'nasty' - especially as some owners aren't so particular as you are about clearing up after their pets!
Whilst you are In Store do check out the price of your favourite pet food and treats... there are some brilliant offers on at present!
Don't compromise your Lhasa Apso's health by forgetting to stock up on health essentials... REMEMBER... Pet-Supermarket brings you the same medications for less, with savings of up to 70% off compared to Vet prices.
[Note: Pet Supermarket is UK based, run by pet lovers for pet lovers. They supply worldwide, click the top right 'Delivery' option to check out costs and delivery times, etcetera.]
If you want health information from the most "relied upon" team of dog lovers... the 'Secrets of Dog Training' producers... just use the appropriate link in our right-hand margin.
Be like a Boy Scout - PREPARED - prepared for all doggy health emergencies!
Shampoo, wormer, flea and tick control... all the leading brands.
In the Northern Hemisphere the weather is hotting up, more pets are out and about with their owners - and there is a vastly increased chance of your pet catching one or other form of 'nasty' - especially as some owners aren't so particular as you are about clearing up after their pets!
Whilst you are In Store do check out the price of your favourite pet food and treats... there are some brilliant offers on at present!
Don't compromise your Lhasa Apso's health by forgetting to stock up on health essentials... REMEMBER... Pet-Supermarket brings you the same medications for less, with savings of up to 70% off compared to Vet prices.
[Note: Pet Supermarket is UK based, run by pet lovers for pet lovers. They supply worldwide, click the top right 'Delivery' option to check out costs and delivery times, etcetera.]
If you want health information from the most "relied upon" team of dog lovers... the 'Secrets of Dog Training' producers... just use the appropriate link in our right-hand margin.
Be like a Boy Scout - PREPARED - prepared for all doggy health emergencies!
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