Posted by admin | Posted in dog competitions, dog racing | Posted on 02-12-2009
Spoiling your pets with toys and presents isn’t a bad idea after all. When you buy promotional pet products for your favourite pet it is important to remember that animals deserve high quality items too.
First of all think about the food your pet is receiving. Is it very good, nutritional stuff or is it something you just fill him in without much thought? Nutrition is important to animals. In nature they choose themselves and intuitively know what they need to eat. But in a household they don’t have that option. So you have to rely on experts in order to purchase good food for your pet. Always read the label carefully, consult your vet and other animal lovers, or read testimonials of products on the internet.
Also buy food supplements and vitamins for your pet. Toys are also equally important. They diversify the life of your pet and play a healthy role in their development. Because they wouldn’t have much physical activities in the house toys that make them move around are very good. Also there are different hygiene products that secure your pet’s wellbeing. It is tempting to use the same shampoo you use for your animal but it’s not the best idea. Always go for special products whatever it might be and your pet will always be grateful.
Posted by admin | Posted in dog competitions | Posted on 09-10-2009

There are many ways you can have fun with your dog. If you are fond of sports you can both take part in sport competitions or you can watch pictures of dog lovers and their friends having sporty fun. Research says hat dogs love looking at images of other dogs so this will not only be for fun but also for your pet’s general development.
There are many funny pictures online of dogs being unresponsive during competitions or outright disobeying to their masters. After you show these pictures to your dog you can explain to him the importance of competition obedience and how it can affect your score at the end of the sport day. Dog fighting images can show your dog how ugly violence looks. If it’s disturbing your pet it’s better to remove those images at once. But do have a talk together about good behaviour when he is out and about and the importance of courtesy and showing respect to other dogs.
Water rescue techniques are sometimes considered a sport. These pictures are as interesting as they are educational and valuable for practical purposes. Look at pictures of dog racing and sledge racing together. These are fun and entertaining and may teach your dog about the outside world. But better go out and do some sports together. This will be even more rewarding for both of you.
Posted by admin | Posted in dog racing | Posted on 22-09-2009

If you think you are the only one in need of more exercise, think again. Your dog wants to live a long and healthy life just as much as you do. So let’s talk about some fitness for your dog. Why not dog racing?
If your dog is a sport loving type with lots of energy to spend you need to take her outdoors for some fitness every day. Signing your dog for a race is both a motive to exercise and stay in great shape and a chance to test the results of yours and our dog’s hard work. For best results you need to get professional advice on how to train your dog, and also how to look after her health and what food and special vitamins she might need to be stronger and endure her physical pressure. Also be sure you are aware of health strains on professional racing dogs and see how much pressure you want to be putting on your animal. It is known for example that professional grey hound racing dogs have bad teeth. The cause of this is unknown but the effect is widely documented so decide if that is what you want for your dog.
There is plenty of literature you can research and many specialists you can talk to. If you feel like racing is great both for you and your dog find out more and start training.
Posted by admin | Posted in dog competitions | Posted on 01-08-2009

Long gone are the days when all the competitions our pets could compete at where traditional dog shows. These were long affairs where their pedigree, physical state, their look and intelligence was gauged and awarded. These days there is far more variety when it comes to dog competitions.
More and more popularity today is given to dog fashion show competitions. The show consists of a number of entries in different outfits made by the dog owner or a designer. So this is not entirely the dog’s show but humans and dogs work in a creative tandem to make the show. Traditionally there are the following types of outfit entries: casual, work wear, evening, smart dress, swimsuit and the bride’s gown of course. The competition may also involve some jewellery designing and also entries featuring hats. Outerwear is an important element of the dog fashion show since these outfits are very popular and sell well.
There is a panel of judges who gauge not only the outfit but the model’s look, behaviour and posture during the entrance. The outfits are judged according to their style, practicality and creative thought. There are usually three first winners who get some sort of financial award. The rest of the money usually goes to a charity supporting pets. Some dog competitions are made entirely to raise money so in that case the competition’s winners get certificates or other consolation non-monetary prizes. As you can see, dog competitions today aren’t only fun, they also promote kindness and charity.