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Pet Products
Save your shoes: Give your puppy his own toys
November 5th, 2009
by Adam, Wendy & Lola, proprietors Paw Luxury

   If you don’t care to have your shoes, iPhone, family heirlooms or remote control chewed up, then set rules and don’t give your dog human objects to play with. Your dog should have his or her own dog-safe toys to chew and play with.

Good news: there are toys for every dog’s chewing preference, from soft to hard. When you catch your dog in the act chewing something off-limits, simply say the stern word “No.” Then replace the object with one of his or her own toys; soon your dog will learn the difference.

Don’t forget to praise your dog when you see him playing with his own toys instead of your belongings.
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Behavior & Training
Running in circles: Why do dogs chase their tails?
October 23rd, 2009
by Kelly Modzelewski, Dog and Cat Writer

   When young dogs chase their tails, it’s often a sign of play. Suddenly they notice that protrusion from their back end and they try to catch it. Older dogs who chase their tail may be signaling something else, such as an anal gland infection, fleas or a neurological condition.

For some dogs, tail chasing becomes an obsession. This is often true in the Bull Terrier. Since Obsessive Compulsive Disorder comes out in other ways in this breed, such as playing with balls, it’s thought to be a genetic trait. These dogs will sometimes be so obsessed with their tail or ball, they won’t even stop for food. The human drug Prozac has proved to be helpful with this. Also, increasing exercise and eliminating anxiety-provoking events, such as confinement, may help.

But non-compulsive chasing can just be a cry for attention – my pit bull Hudson knows he gets applause for the goofball that he is if he chases his tail and stops after getting a treat for his performance.

Kelly is a pet writer. She lives in the Boston-area with her three pit bulls and one neurotic cat.
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Health & Wellness
Joggin’ it: Running Buddy 101
October 7th, 2009
by Adam, Wendy & Lola, proprietors Paw Luxury

   For those that love a good run, taking your exercise buddy on a brisk jog will suffice. When taking you dog on a jog or biking adventure make sure to remember these key points:

– Take rest breaks because dogs get tired, too

– Carry plenty of water to quench your and your dog’s thirst

– On hot days jog or bike with your pup early in the morning or late evening when the sun goes down to avoid heatstroke and health complications

– NEVER take your dog jogging or biking if they have serious medical problems, without the consent of a vet

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