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i keep asking questions on how to train my dog and all the answers have been very helpful!! thanks!!
i have only had my dog for a week now. she is a 6 month old german shepard. i work first shift and my boyfriend goes from days and nights. atleast 3 days out of the week we need for her to be in her cage while were at work for 8 hours.
i have a spare bedroom i could put her in.. is that a good idea instead of a cage? she is is that chewing stage. im always giving her toys and large bones.
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if the dog has to stay in it all day you need to get some of the portabe fence they have them at pet food express you can order them online too. @ www.petfodexpress.com or www.petco.com or some pet store and put the crate in it so the dog and get into it and lay down. get a crate that you can make it the size of your dog with plenty of room to move around not to much out it in a quite place.no food or water in it. then as the dog gets bigger make the crate bigger don't make the crate a bad place it's like a safe place for them and it keeps the confined when you can not keep a close eye on them make them sleep in the crate always when they are a puppy then when they get older and feel safe in the crate they will go in the crate all by there self's they will love to go there its their bed make sure you have a clean blanket in it or something that smells like you and they will feel safe always keep it clean you can never keep the dog in the crate longer then few hours when they are older and completely potty trained or they will think it's a bad place keeping them in the crate for a long time is only a last resort thing you have to keep taking them outside and telling them to go potty or play when their little so you get them used to it and you have to be strong and when the cry you can't let in to them or it will not work when they are little they need to go out side everytime they eat or drink so they know to go potty outside and not inside.they will do anything the can to not have to go potty in the same place they sleep or eat
if the dog has to stay in it all day you need to get some of the portabe fence they have them at pet food express you can order them online too. @ www.petfodexpress.com or www.petco.com or some pet store and put the crate in it so the dog and get into it and lay down. get a crate that you can make it the size of your dog with plenty of room to move around not to much out it in a quite place.no food or water in it. then as the dog gets bigger make the crate bigger don't make the crate a bad place it's like a safe place for them and it keeps the confined when you can not keep a close eye on them make them sleep in the crate always when they are a puppy then when they get older and feel safe in the crate they will go in the crate all by there self's they will love to go there its their bed make sure you have a clean blanket in it or something that smells like you and they will feel safe always keep it clean you can never keep the dog in the crate longer then few hours when they are older and completely potty trained or they will think it's a bad place keeping them in the crate for a long time is only a last resort thing you have to keep taking them outside and telling them to go potty or play when their little so you get them used to it and you have to be strong and when the cry you can't let in to them or it will not work when they are little they need to go out side everytime they eat or drink so they know to go potty outside and not inside.they will do anything the can to not have to go potty in the same place they sleep or eat
For Rescues: Where do you purchase your supplies, such as crates, sleepers, etc?
Beth J: Pr
As I have said before, we are in the process of starting a "no-kill" animal shelter. We are shopping around and trying to find the best deals and those who will offer discounts to rescues. This is a huge undertaking, a lot larger than we originally thought and, of course, are going to look for the best deals possible as we will be buying in bulk. In the past, I have used a local auction and gotten very good deals, but they are not going to have everything we need this time.
In the end, we will have the kennel built, but we are still going to need lots of crates and bedding for the dogs and cats. So any and all suggestions will be looked into.
Thanks guys. I have always gotten a lot of strange looks when a question comes up and I say I am going to post it at Yahoo. I have learned this is one of the best places to get good, logical, viable information. So thanks in advance. You guys are the best.
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Peddle donations! Get your 503c status so you can give out tax receipts. I watch Craigslist a LOT. Used crates are fine so long as you spray them down with bleach, let them sit for 15-20 minutes then rinse, preferably in a shower with hot water. You can also find food, toys, etc. If I see something I want and they are not asking ahuge amount, say under $100, then I will first ask if they would consider donating their item to my rescue in exchange for a tax deductible receipt.. If they say no, that is okay too, and sometimes they offer a discount at that point. It never hurts to ask.
Put an ad on craigslist if you have one in your area (www.craigslist.org) asking for unwanted towels, blankets, sheets, whatever. They dont have to be beautiful, just cozy because you will be bleaching them in between animals anyways. Try to find a sewing club who would be willing to take in the donated linens, cut them down to size and finish the edges to make no fuss "beds" to change out quickly. I double mine up with towels and thinner blankets, 4x fold for sheets.
As for getting crates in bulk, just google it and shop around. Search for "wholesale kennel", "discount", "bulk", etc. Also eBay is another good resource.
I really like this site for pet meds, they are fairly cheap and do not require an Rx for the basics. They ship within 4-6 days to Ca from Australia. I use them all the time, they are all top quality.
http://www.petsvetshop.com.au/categories.php?category=Wormers-for-Dogs-and-Cats/Drontal-Allwormer-for-Dogs
We get a huge discount with Pet food express on Canidae all stage natural dog food. We buy it in bulk and often get good discounts on other products there as well, but they are a bit pricey for carriers or bedding.
Finally have a "Stock my shelter" BBQ, wrangle up some cute puppies and kittens to show off then hand out flyers in your community. Provide the basics, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies, soda, water, fruit, nothing too expensive or involved, maybe find a volunteer to organize games, etc. You can probably find local vendors who would be willing to donate food, since you are a non-profit you need to figure out who is going to be the "face" of the rescue, and that person needs to go knocking on doors, meeting local business owners, passing out flyers or cards, etc. Our local Costco donates food for our events, as does Safeway. Dont be afraid to ask to meet with the owner/manager, though for larger companies I would suggest calling ahead to make an appt as unexpected solicitations are sometimes frowned upon. When you introduce yourself, dont immediately ask for something, simply state you are launching a new non-profit and would like to get to know other business leaders in the area. That would be a great time to invite them to the BBQ.
Back to the BBQ - charge a small fee to get in, to go towards funding supplies for your shelter. At the event set up a booth, with a person there to talk to people and explain what you need, have a printed list handy to give out, with all needed supplies as well as a few facts about how quickly everyday items like litter and newspaper disappear, or how quickly you anticipate going through supplies based on other area shelters i.e. to house 10 cats we will need at least 12 tons of litter ever month, if you are not up and running yet. This is also a great opportunity to solicit volunteersto help clean cages, socialize, etc. You can have another person answering questions and managing a volunteer sign up sheet.
Also you need to build a website asap as most contributors use that as a means to check a company's credibility these days.
Peddle donations! Get your 503c status so you can give out tax receipts. I watch Craigslist a LOT. Used crates are fine so long as you spray them down with bleach, let them sit for 15-20 minutes then rinse, preferably in a shower with hot water. You can also find food, toys, etc. If I see something I want and they are not asking ahuge amount, say under $100, then I will first ask if they would consider donating their item to my rescue in exchange for a tax deductible receipt.. If they say no, that is okay too, and sometimes they offer a discount at that point. It never hurts to ask.
Put an ad on craigslist if you have one in your area (www.craigslist.org) asking for unwanted towels, blankets, sheets, whatever. They dont have to be beautiful, just cozy because you will be bleaching them in between animals anyways. Try to find a sewing club who would be willing to take in the donated linens, cut them down to size and finish the edges to make no fuss "beds" to change out quickly. I double mine up with towels and thinner blankets, 4x fold for sheets.
As for getting crates in bulk, just google it and shop around. Search for "wholesale kennel", "discount", "bulk", etc. Also eBay is another good resource.
I really like this site for pet meds, they are fairly cheap and do not require an Rx for the basics. They ship within 4-6 days to Ca from Australia. I use them all the time, they are all top quality.
http://www.petsvetshop.com.au/categories.php?category=Wormers-for-Dogs-and-Cats/Drontal-Allwormer-for-Dogs
We get a huge discount with Pet food express on Canidae all stage natural dog food. We buy it in bulk and often get good discounts on other products there as well, but they are a bit pricey for carriers or bedding.
Finally have a "Stock my shelter" BBQ, wrangle up some cute puppies and kittens to show off then hand out flyers in your community. Provide the basics, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies, soda, water, fruit, nothing too expensive or involved, maybe find a volunteer to organize games, etc. You can probably find local vendors who would be willing to donate food, since you are a non-profit you need to figure out who is going to be the "face" of the rescue, and that person needs to go knocking on doors, meeting local business owners, passing out flyers or cards, etc. Our local Costco donates food for our events, as does Safeway. Dont be afraid to ask to meet with the owner/manager, though for larger companies I would suggest calling ahead to make an appt as unexpected solicitations are sometimes frowned upon. When you introduce yourself, dont immediately ask for something, simply state you are launching a new non-profit and would like to get to know other business leaders in the area. That would be a great time to invite them to the BBQ.
Back to the BBQ - charge a small fee to get in, to go towards funding supplies for your shelter. At the event set up a booth, with a person there to talk to people and explain what you need, have a printed list handy to give out, with all needed supplies as well as a few facts about how quickly everyday items like litter and newspaper disappear, or how quickly you anticipate going through supplies based on other area shelters i.e. to house 10 cats we will need at least 12 tons of litter ever month, if you are not up and running yet. This is also a great opportunity to solicit volunteersto help clean cages, socialize, etc. You can have another person answering questions and managing a volunteer sign up sheet.
Also you need to build a website asap as most contributors use that as a means to check a company's credibility these days.
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