Category Archives: PETS

THIS CAN SAVE YOUR DOGS LIFE AND YOU NEED IT RIGHT NOW

October 15, 2022

If you own a dog in Los Angeles, then you’ve probably heard and read a ton of harrowing stories about coyotes snatching dogs from backyards, attacking them on residential streets, and stalking pups on hikes. It’s out of control. I see coyotes daily, on the sidewalks in the city – they have come down from the mountains into residential neighborhoods and are utterly fearless. They can jump and scale up to around 16 feet, right up and our fences.

I have grown so terrified that I get anxious when Lolo wants to hang out and play in my yard. I used to let her hang out there all day, but now, after two friends losing their animals – a god and a cat, to coyote attacks, I don’t even let her out.

A friend sent me a link to Coyote Vest and I truly lost my mind with the genius of this product. I thought to myself – I need EVERYONE TO GET ONE!  The vest and collar are literally saving our dog lives. It doesn’t hurt that the vision of a pup in one of these is the most punk rock bad-ass coolness I have ever seen. I literally can’t get over the cutness.

I keep the Coyote Collar on hand, everywhere. By my back door for when Lolo goes out to pee outside. The collar and vest is for dog walks and hikes. I am obsessed.

Check our more about this most genius invention below – and please enjoy these delightful photos I pulled from their website. If you’re looking for the absolute perfect gift for a doggie parent – look no further. The collar is a no-brainer and a great piece too, at $20. How about this for a doggie stocking stuffer!

DESIGNED TO PROTECT

Are you concerned for the safety of your dog? It’s a dangerous world where coyotes, aggressive dogs, and even birds of prey can injure or kill your small dog in the blink of an eye. We know because it happened to us, and that’s why we developed our patented CoyoteVest. Its purpose is to help slow down or prevent a surprise attack and give you enough time to react before a serious injury occurs. The CoyoteVest gives us peace of mind knowing that our dogs are not utterly defenseless.

While nothing can protect your dog completely, the CoyoteVest offers multiple levels of protection that can help. The unusual appearance makes your dog look strange in the eyes of a predator and may cause them to hesitate before attacking. If they do attack, a formidable array of shiny spikes defends the back and the neck – which is where most injuries occur – and the vest is made with stab-resistant materials that can withstand sharp canine teeth.

ENDORSED BY VETERINARIANS

Veterinarians around the world endorse and use the CoyoteVest for their own dogs.

LIGHTWEIGHT AND COMFORTABLE

The CoyoteVest doesn’t slow your dog down or impair their ability to run and play. It’s easy to take on and off.

STYLISH AND BRIGHT COLORS

The CoyoteVest is available in yellow, red, pink, blue, tan, turquoise or safety orange. We make protection look good.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

The highly visible CoyoteWhiskers and the sturdy HawkShield help protect against dangerous predators.

CoyoteVest

The original stab-resistant CoyoteVest that attaches with straps and snap buckles.

SpikeVest

All-around stab-resistant protection  that attaches with with wide velcro flaps.

CoyoteWhiskers

Bright nylon bristles on the back of the vest can make predators hesitate.

Hawkshield

Stab-resistant shield protects against sharp talons and provides a chance to escape.

 

Here’s how to help your pet’s mental and emotional health now that we’re back in the office

August 2, 2021

As you slowly navigate the transitions between last year’s COVID lockdowns and this new “whatever-this-is” that’s coming, your beloved furry companion is responding to your energy through your energetic bond. My heart is breaking thinking about how Lolo, our beloved Quarantine pup (thank you Wags and Walks!!) will do when I am gone to work and kids are in school all day (please please please!).

How does that energetic bond work? One way to imagine it is if you can remember a time when you had an experience of talking with a friend or co-worker when they were in a less-than-pleasant mood. When leaving the conversation, do you feel that same less-than-pleasant energy lingering with you? This feeling happens because of energy transfer; it occurs between all living things, especially between us and our pets.

The bond with our beloved animals is powerful and unbelievably complex. They ground us, entertain us, and love us unconditionally. They know our schedules. They can feel and respond when we are stressed. They react when our routine changes. All this sensitivity comes from the energetic bond. As we move from our homes back to work and school, our animals respond to the shift, and energy healing is a fantastic way to support them.

The first and best thing that you can do to support your pets during these times of transition is to keep your energies grounded and calm. Starting each day a few minutes early to sit quietly, take a few deep breaths, feel your feet on the ground and settle yourself with the day ahead can help that first interaction with your pet be more stable. Your stability and grounding set an excellent tone for their day. Rather than your pets entraining the energies of an ungrounded morning, they will think, “Hey! Mom or Dad is calm and relaxed, which means I don’t have to take care of them, and I can be calm and relaxed too!

When you leave the house, our pets are suddenly taking on the job of being in control. When you were home to manage the household energies, the animals could focus on other jobs like loving, playing, and being a loyal companion. When you leave, suddenly, the house’s energy is empty, and your pets can take on hyper-vigilant and protective personalities because you aren’t there to help them feel safe.

As you are leaving, you can place one palm on their upper chest over their heart (fingers pointing down) and the other hand between their shoulder blades and send love and reassurance to them. Talk with them (I promise, they will hear you) and let them know that their job is to keep playing with their toys, take some great snoozes and that you will be back after work and look forward to going for a great walk. Speak to them while holding them, and let your love and words flow between your hands and bodies. (There are two energy centers here – one flows energies of love and caring, and one flows energies of personal power. Your words and holds are helping to support these.)

All healing happens in a relationship. Working on yourself is just as important as working with your pet. Remember, keep yourself calm and relaxed and then send loving messages of support to your furry friend to support their health and wellbeing in these times of transition.

Amelia Vogler (www.AmeliaVogler.com) is a Grounding and Energy Medicine Specialist. She loves helping people and animals and has three fantastic animal healers supporting her in her practice. Veda, the lab mix, keeps all meals on time, Ethel, her whoodle puppy, makes sure everyone is heart-centered, and Meatball, her 18-year-old Manx cat, keeps everyone in line!

 

If you are interested in the energetic, sign up for her FREE grounding course at www.AmeliaVogler.com/Grounding or find her on Instagram: @AmeliaVogler_Healing

 

 

Fresh Patch

September 6, 2020

Why Real Grass?

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I had two major issues when I got a puppy. I love my little fur baby, but I do not love his shedding! This was my first problem – pet hair and dander. I was hoovering near enough every day, and yet still I would come home to tufts of fur rolling across my wooden floor like a tumbleweed in a desert. It used to drive me mad. Only recently did my friend tell me about how effective a steam mop is at cleaning up any pet dander and stains left on the floors. Whilst this probably would’ve been more effective than hoovering everyday, it’s no longer needed. There are a lot of helpful tips online for first-time puppy owners who all seem to be having the same problems. I recently stumbled across the Pupster Passion Blog. After reading their reviews, I decided to get a Roomba, and quite frankly it’s been one of my better investments. No more coming home to dirty floors, and no more spending hours hoovering in vain. My second problem was house training my little pup. I spent hours reading the best tips and methods online but to no avail. Nothing seemed to work or suit me and my home. And then I found this…

There are many reasons to embrace the hydroponically grown, dirt-free grass in Fresh Patch.

Take me for example. I have a new dog, I live in an apartment and he needs to get his grass on when I’m not home, while he house trains! These real grass training pads are all-natural, and dogs instinctively want to go on real grass, so training is easy.

The living grass absorbs liquids and controls odors naturally, turning puppy potty training into a cleaner, more hassle-free process than ever. YAY!

There is no cleaning or maintenance needed because the entire unit is fully disposable. And you can order it to arrive as often as you need with their continuous Fresh Patch delivery service.

All you have to do is replace your discarded unit with a new one as soon as it arrives at your doorstep!

Shop Now!

Try Fresh Patch if you:

*Live in a condo or apartment without a backyard
*Work long or unpredictable hours
*Wish to avoid carpet, floor and furniture mistakes
*Have limited mobility
*Are potty training new dogs or puppies
*Have an older or injured dog
*Wish to avoid taking your pet out late at night, in the rain, or in the snow
*Are fed up with cleaning artificial grass and pee pads

Fresh Patch

The Fresh Patch Standard is 16″ x 24″ inches and is designed for pets who weigh less than 25 lbs.

Fully disposable with no parts to clean — simply dispose of the entire unit when a new one arrives at your doorstep.

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The standard Fresh Patch (16″ x 24″ inches) is recommended for pets less than 25 lbs.
The standard Fresh Patch combines living grass and a disposable container in a completely disposable and replaceable unit.
When the package arrives simply remove the lid and place the product where you want your pet to go.

Fresh Patch XL
The Fresh Patch XL (2′ x 4′ feet) is recommended for pets more than 25 lbs and for multi-pet households.
The Fresh Patch XL comes rolled up in a box — It does not come with a functional tray (we recommend purchasing one of our custom trays).

It’s recommended to replace your Fresh Patch every 1-4 weeks depending on the size of your pet and how frequently the product is being used.
They offer plans for delivery every week, every (2) weeks, every (3) weeks and every (4) weeks.

Switching between plans is easy once you setup an account!

The grass used in Fresh Patch is grown hydroponically (without the use of soil). The absorbent pads of living grass are lighter, cleaner, and last much longer than normal sod.

They utilize several different kinds of grass including rye, blue, fescue, zoysia and bermuda.

Most dogs get the hang of Fresh Patch immediately. Please visit the training page for some helpful troubleshooting tips and give them a call (1-800-783-7109) so that they can listen to your specific situation and offer advice.

Caryl Wolff, CPDT, NADOI, CDBC, owns and operates Doggie Manners and teaches classes and private lessons in obedience, manners, agility, and tricks throughout the Greater Los Angeles area. She is certified or endorsed by multiple dog trainer organizations – the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors, and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.

With over 20 years of experience, she has dealt with every dog related issue you can imagine. The author of Teacup Puppies and Dogs, she recommends Fresh Patch to “anyone bringing a new puppy into their home.” Wolff also says, “Fresh Patch is the perfect solution for people with busy schedules and for people who are tired of cleaning synthetic grass dog potties.”

Books by Caryl Wolff
http://www.puppy-dog-potty-training.com
http://www.PuppySocializationGuide.com
http://www.DogSeminarsDirectory.com
http://www.DogBooksLibrary.com

NEW! PROBIOTIC DOG TREATS FOR ALLERGY & IMMUNE SUPPORT

September 21, 2019

Animal Nutritionist Marc Ching & Rescue Pet Foods Deliver Delicious

Fourth generation herbalist and nutritionist Marc Ching and owner of the PetStaurant has teamed up with Rescue Pet Foods to create dog treats with supplemental support. Available in two varieties including Allergy Support and Immune Support, these probiotics are essential for a healthy lifestyle, and the snacks are both a supplement and a treat!

Both formulas feature USDA human grade, restaurant quality beef, venison, organic chicken or organic turkey fortified with heat stable probiotics and organic herbs. No wheat, corn, rice, potato, soy, sugars, salt, fillers, preservatives or other harmful ingredients. The treats are non-GMO and gluten free.

“We’ve added immune boosting properties specifically targeted at improving your dog’s health and resistance to illness with delicious restaurant quality meats to create a savory probiotic infused treat and vigorously healthful snack,” says Marc.

Additionally, the treats have been formulated to improve your furry friend’s skin. Each bag is infused with over 100 million CFU* of friendly beneficial bacteria as well as fully absorbable Omega 3 and 6. Recommended by Veterinarians and Animal Nutritionists across the U.S., probiotics work to boost the immune system and help fight off immune invaders that can cause inflammation and other health issues.

The first of their kind, these proven Probiotic Treats are perfect for picky eaters who have allergies and skin problems or need added immune boosting benefits.

Each bag retails for $11.95. For more information please visit www.rescuepetfoods.com

Pyle Introduces Doggy Fun – Automatic Dog Ball Launcher Ideal for Playing & Training Pets

August 11, 2016

The new Pyle Audio® Doggy Fun is an automatic dog ball launcher with ball return bin ideal, for playing and training pets. Doggy Fun will allow busy dog lovers and their animals to exercise, while training the fundamentals of playing fetch both indoors and out. I cannot wait to try this on my new pup!!

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WHAT:

Doggy Fun uses small (1.5 inches in diameter), soft tennis balls guarantees safety for your dog and are easy for any small to medium dog to fetch.

Doggy Fun can train your dog to retrieve balls and drop them into the funnel, which causes the machine to shoot them out again.

This provides the dog with endless amounts of independent play, regardless if the owner is home or free to play. The launcher has three different settings that launches the balls distances of up to 10, 20, or 30 feet.

“We developed this product for all the busy pet owners that wanted their dogs to have more play time but could not make it happen,” said Abe Brach, President of Pyle Audio. “We wanted to keep dogs active and entertained, even when alone.”

The plug and play Doggy Fun includes three mini tennis balls, and is available now for $99.99 at Pyleusa.com.

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About Pyle Audio:

With more than 40 years’ experience in the manufacturing of high-quality audio products, Pyle has established itself as a premier source for car audio, home audio and professional audio and musical instruments. Product lines include Pyle Pro, Pyle Car and Pyle Home. The company has recently expanded into outdoor recreational gear with its Pyle Sports line. For more information, please visit www.PyleUSA.com.