which animal shelter can i volunteer at in NJ at age 14?

Q. me and my two friends want to volunteer at an animal shelter over the summer. we are all 14 years old, do you know any animal shelters that will let us help out there at this age and is close to hazlet?

Answer
Here:
Visit this link for more:
http://www.petfinder.com/awo/index.cgi?page=4&lat=40.423&lon=-74.1762&limit=25

Organization Pet List City, State/Prov Phone
Rescue Ridge Spring Lake, NJ 732-681-3450
St. Francis Feline Fellowship Foundation Union Beach, NJ
Castle-of-Dreams Animal Rescue Aberdeen, NJ E-mail inquiries only
CAP Animal Rescue Keyport, NJ Email only please!
Nature's Refuge Matawan, NJ 732-657-9163
My Way Home Rescue Jersey Shore, NJ Please e-mail
Mostly Shepherds New Monmouth, NJ 732-671-3708
New Jersey Rescues The Felines Hazlet, NJ Email Only Please
Save Our Community Strays Freehold, NJ 732-625-1969
Pet Adoption Network Red Bank, NJ
Rabbit Haven by the Sea Atlantic Highlands, NJ please email
Animal Care and Control of New York City - SI Staten Island, NY 212-788-4000
Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare Staten Island, NY 718-982-7080
Old Bridge Animal Shelter Old Bridge, NJ 732-721-5600 x6300
Perth Amboy Animal Shelter Perth Amboy, NJ 732 324-3877
Sayreville Pet Adoption Center Sayreville, NJ (732)727-3895
Monmouth County SPCA Eatontown, NJ 732-542-0040
Devoted Lifetime Companions Union, NJ
Whiskers Rescue Inc Sayreville, NJ Please email
No More Tears Rescue Staten Island, NY
Poop Rescue of Staten Island Staten Island, NY contact via email only
Whiskers in Waiting Woodbridge, NJ
WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP ANIMAL CONTROL Woodbridge, NJ 732-855-0600 X 5007
Animal LifeSavers Pet Adoption Inc. South River, NJ 732-254-5002
Buffy's Rescue South River, NJ Please e-mail
Hope For Animals Manalapan, NJ 732-549-1270
Dogue de Bordeaux Society Rescue Hazlet, NJ Please Email
Animal Assistance at Blumig Kennel East Brunswick, NJ 732-251-3210
Animal Rescue Force East Brunswick, NJ 732-257-7559
Second Chance Pets Staten Island, NY 718-698-1400
P.L.U.T.O (Pet Lovers United Together as One) Staten Island, NY (718) 227-0553
Helping Hands for Helpless Paws Edison, NJ 732-572-7637
Standardbred Retirement Foundation Freehold, NJ 609-324-1500
Wag On Inn Rescue Freehold, NJ
Adopt-a-Pet Freehold, NJ 732-462-5184
Angel Pets Animal Welfare Society Inc. Colonia, NJ 732-340-1199
Garden State German Shepherd Rescue Milltown, NJ (201) 794-4746
Cattitude Inc Highland Park, NJ 1-732-491-5696
Strictly Strays Inc. Staten Island, NY 718-876-9991
Cane Corso Rescue Monroe, NJ
Three Little Kittens Inc. Asbury Park, NJ 732-988-3024
K-9s In Need Ocean, NJ email only
Mutts-N-More Rescue Asbury Park, NJ E-mail only
Help-A-Paw Union, NJ E-mail only please!
All Star Pet Rescue Linden, NJ allstarpets@comcast.net
Friends of Linden Animal Shelter, Inc. Linden, NJ 732-388-6300
Noahs Ark Animal Placement and Rescue Clark, NJ 732-815-1633
H.A.L.O.S. -Helping All Little Ones Survive Clark, NJ halos-animalrescue@hotmai
Companion Critters, Inc. Clark, NJ companioncritter@cs.com
Mighty Mutts Brooklyn, NY 718-946-1074
Tavi & Friends Brooklyn, NY 646-872-1533 / 1519
Muffin's Pet Connection Brooklyn, NY
Coda Rabbit Educational Rescue North Brunswick, NJ
AHS-Tinton Falls Tinton Falls, NJ 732-922-0100
Forever Families for Felines South Plainfield, NJ 908-757-7030
C.A.R.E. Companion Animal Rescue & Education Bayonne, NJ 201-436-6595
Homeless Animal Rescue Team, Inc. Cranford, NJ contact via email please
Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption Cranford, NJ 908-486-0230
Paws and Whiskers Piscataway, NJ 732-469-7682
Purrfect Feline Friends, Inc. Jackson, NJ email only
Franklin Township Animal Shelter Somerset, NJ 732-873-2500 ext. 255
Lost Paws Animal Rescue Somerset, NJ 732-991-8081
HOMELESS HEARTS DOG RESCUE Somerset, NJ
Helping Hearts Equine Rescue Perrineville, NJ 732-786-9015
MidAtlantic Bulldog Rescue Belmar, NJ 732-681-3881
Kensington Kitties Brooklyn, NY 347-414-5066
Sean Casey Animal Rescue Brooklyn, NY nyanimalrescue@yahoo.com
Cause 4 Paws Inc. Westfield, NJ (908)377-4579
NJ Schnauzer Rescue Network Fanwood, NJ 732-920-8242
Whiskers and Wags-4-Adoption North Plainfield, NJ 908 754-1424
Plainfield Area Humane Society Plainfield, NJ 908-754-0300
Kings Highway Cat Rescue Brooklyn, NY email only
People for Animals Bridgewater, NJ 973-282-0890
Lolli-Pop Animal Rescue Howell, NJ
German Shepherd Rescue of SE PA in Brooklyn NY Brooklyn, NY
Barbara the Cat Lady Brooklyn, NY please e-mail
Lawyers In Defense of Animals (LIDA) Plainfield, NJ 908-756-7521
Homeless Animal Lifeline Bridgewater, NJ
Central Animal Hospital Union, NJ 908-612-8676
Union Township Animal Shelter Union, NJ
A New Leash On Life Inc. Greenbrook, NJ 732-424-2006
Rawhide Rescue Green Brook, NJ
Feline Rescue Mission Monmouth Junction, NJ 732-816-8724
PURRBARK Brooklyn Rescue Brooklyn, NY
Slope Street Cats Brooklyn, NY
The Brooklyn Animal Foster Network Brooklyn, NY Please e-mail
Heaven On Earth Four Paws Jersey City, NJ 201-823-4303
A Call 4 Paws Jersey City, NJ (201)736-6625
Liberty Humane Society Jersey City, NJ 201-547-4147
Associated Humane Societies-Newark Newark, NJ 973-824-7080
Red Hook Dog Rescue Brooklyn, NY 917-405-0593
Save Us Dog Rescue Middlesex, NJ 908- 510-8721
New Jersey Boxer Rescue Inc. Middlesex, NJ Email us, please!
Infinite Hope Brooklyn, NY
Hudson County District SPCA Jersey City, NJ 201-435-3557
Lafayette/Bergen Animal Rescue Jersey City, NJ 201-985-0406
Companion Animal Trust Jersey City, NJ Please email
WOOF! (Wagging On and On Forever!) Brooklyn, NY 718 783 3432
DALMATIAN ADOPTION, INC. Brooklyn, NY 718 522-4782
IN OUR HANDS RESCUE Brooklyn, NY 718 836-4023

Ranch and Stable Owners in Australia?

Q. Hi, i am moving to Australia around September from scotland, and i want a job in a ranch or stables, so i will tell you abit about me and if you are a stable or ranch owner tell me if you would hire me (low pay or anything)
I am 16 born in march 1995, i have been horse-riding for 11 years, and i have helped out at the riding school i got to for about 4 years, my jobs their include mucking out, taking up, un taking, filling water buckets, filling hay-nets, leading in beginner rides, taking horses to the Field and back, grooming etc.
i went to pony club for 3 years, i am used to handling all types of pony's -difficult or not-
i also done volunteer work at my local vets. also at the stables i used to keep my pony's at i would help the owner with the kennels that was on the yard to by walking or feeding the dogs.
I am friendly, bubbly, hard working and determined, i love animals but know when to be firm.


Thanks to everyone who answers :) x
Sorry i didn't mention just outside or around perth, but i don't see why the part of the country has anything to do with if i would get hired.

Answer
Hi Tammy,

Sounds like you have done a fair bit with horses. If I did own a property I would hire you. Horse racing is big in Australia so there is always a chance of being hired by a stable in Perth. I worked with race horses a few years ago and it was early mornings and again in the arvo and also weekends. My jobs included mucking out stables, feeding horses, grooming, taking them to the track to be worked, strapping at the races etc. There are lots of young girls and boys around your age working in stables where I live in NSW and I'm sure will be the same in WA.

As for riding schools etc not sure what sort of jobs are going and what they require.

Good luck, I'm sure you will find a job over here :-)

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I need a durable dog bed, help please?

furrro

I have a 7 mo. old black lab, and she's pretty destructive. I always leave nylabones and toys in her crate with her, but she has chewed up every crate bed I've tried to use. I just wasted $20 on a bed that lasted less than 24 hours. Any ideas for a large, durable crate bed, that will stand up to gnawing puppy teeth?

Answer
I found a bed that is one of the most chew-proof beds you'll find. It's called the Everlast dog bed - http://www.ohmydogsupplies.com/everlast-dog-bed.html

It comes in 4 sizes (S-XL) and is rectangular so it should fit nicely in the crate. Their dog expert also recommends that you spray the bed (and anything else that gets chewed on) with Bitter Apple spray which deters dogs from chewing on things they shouldn't be.

Hope this helps!

What size airline approved crate should I use for my 1 year old male Siberian Husky?

Q. He is 1 year old and around 70 lbs tops. I am flying home and I want to order a crate from online but Im not sure if I should get a Large or XL??

Thank you!

Answer
I have a large Pet Porter, 36''. I think it would be just right for your dog. Unfortunately, activists have fussed to where the airlines require crates big enough for the dog's head to clear the top when it is standing. I measured and my crate is 24''-25'' floor to ceiling, perhaps not high enough for your Husky.

Remember the only person whose opinion counts is the airline employee whose name you have written down.

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How to travel with your animals? HELP!!!?

Sandy

Okay I am moving from Wisconsin to Arizona in September and I am trying to get everything planned!! I am going to be taking my two cats and my dog (chihuahua) down there. Its going to be a over a 25 hr drive. So how do I travel with cats? If I put a litter box in the car that would mean they would have to be loose, which with my cats isn't a very safe idea. They will have to be in kennels and they are not going to go to the bathroom outside on a leash like a dog. And I don't know where we are going to stay because I can't imagine a hotel renting a room to a person with 3 animals. So do you think I should ship them down there? Or how would you attempt to travel with your cats? I am guessing its going to take 2 1/2 days to get there and me and my bf are going to be in different vehicles so we can't swich on and off and drive straight through!

Answer
There are TONS of hotels that take animals nowadays! With some extra planning ahead, you can make this trip a piece of cake! :)
I would put the cats in a big dog kennel together with a small litter box in there....just like Loki (above) said. You can supply constant fresh water with a water bottle (like a rabbit's: http://www.rabbitstop.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=GB32&Category_Code=2WaterBottles&Product_Count=4 ) so that it doesn't spill all over...they'll figure it out if they're thirsty. Give them a nice cat bed in there and a toy or two for boredom. Secure the kennel well in the car so they're not jostled around.
Be sure to bring some extra towels and stuff for accidents, spill, and/or upset tummies. You should exercise all of the animals if you can realistically just before the trip.

Big dog kennels can be expensive, so if you don't have one, you can try looking on Craigslist.com (or other classifieds) for a cheap, used one, or you can go to your local Humane Society...they often have extras that they sell for pretty cheap! If there's time, you can search garage sales. You can donate it when you get there, keep it, or sell it! :)

I would NOT ship them. Too many horror stories about airline handling of animals. I highly recommend walkie-talkies for the drive so that you can communicate between cars!!

For your dog, I'd use her kennel that she feels safe in. I've also filled a laundry basket with pillows (I also have a Chi), topped it with her favorite blankies, and lined the rim with toys and belt that to the seat. It's a nice high-up comfy bed that she can go to. ...I know, it's bad advice because ideally, she'd be secured in a kennel. Remember to stop for food, water, and plenty of potty breaks on a leash on the way with her. Watch out for stray or other big dogs at rest stops when stopping for a break!
What I'd do for the dog (if in the kennel, then use the water bottle like the cats) is bring a bottle of water (you'll probably have a cooler with drinks & food for yourself, so just keep it in there) and a small dish. Pour small amounts in the dish and offer it to him/her often during the trip.

The more you plan ahead, the more smoothly the trip will go, so plan where/when you'll stop for the night, etc... You don't have to stick to it in the end, but it will give you a good guideline to keep things running smoothly.

There are plenty of places that will allow pets. While camping is a great alternative to a hotel - cheaper and more fun - there's a lot of extra packing and work involved there. Below are some links to lists of hotels that accept pets. Be sure to call ahead to some of your choices and make sure they still have a pet-friendly policy! :

Good luck on your move! I'm in MN and SO Jealous!! ;)

I for one, would also like to commend you for planning for your pets when making the big move!! We need more people like you in the world! SO MANY people just move away and don't plan for their pets and just get rid of them before they go...often even waiting until the last minute when relinquishment to a pound or abandonment is what they think they have to. As if they couldn't find a place that they could move to with their animals with a little extra effort...I mean a few minutes out of their day to google "pet friendly housing". I wouldn't even LOOK at a place that wouldn't let me bring my dog!

Cats and road trip situation here?

Q. I'm unemployed for months and just got out of college so my savings isn't as much as before. I have two sick cats with diarrhea problem that lasted for 2 months and one of them kept pooping and peeing in my and roommate's closets and I always wash them with nature's miracle when i saw spots under strong UV light. His poop looks like clear snot on top of diarrhea blob. He leaks wet poo sometimes. I took him to vet and they're not helping and drain lot of my money for nothing. My aunt offered me for a free vet care by my uncle because he's the manager of his vet hospital and he's a vet. I live in Minneapolis, MN and they live in Joplin, MO which will be 9 hours drive. Is it a good idea to have my two cats in my boyfriend's dog's very large kennel with litter box in it during the trip and stop every 3 hours to check on them and give them breaks? It's better than giving up the most sick cat, wasting ton of money on vet, and my apt is starting to smell like landfill. Advices?!

Answer
You could put the cats in the dog crate with a littler box. Put an old blanket in the crate too for them to lay on. I have traveled with my 14 year old female a few times. She did great being on the road for a long time.

This is what I did before I set out. I filled a few small soda bottles with water and put them in the freezer for 24 hours before my trip. I put a few cans of food in the cooler along with the frozen water bottles. I kept a tupperware container with dry food in it. I kept some paper plates, a fork and a bowl for her water in a bag. I picked up one of those disposable litter pans and kept that in the trunk.

I would stop every few hours and let her drink and get her to eat a little. She was very good about going in the litter box too.

Just try to make pit stops every 3 to 4 hours so you can tend to your kitties. I hope every thing works out and I hope they start feeling better very soon.

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Getting a dog... help?

Q. Im getting a new dog this week and its mu first one so I need help on what food brand to buy it. How to potty train it. What to do with it when im at school and anymore helpful information. Also I would like to know about how much it costs to get vaccinations and check ups and also when I can start taking of out like to the pet store and stuff like that thank you!

Answer
Food:Many food brands are adjusted to a breed of dog.Don't feel sorry if you spend a bit more money on a quality food.Miniature dogs like chihuahua or toy poodle like small biscuits,sort of a cat food (but look for dog food!)
Small dogs like pomeranian,yorkie or pug prefer food for small dogs.
Medium dogs like beagle,cocker or corgi also prefer food for their sizes.
Big and XXL dogs often eat large biscuits that came in 150 kg bags.
Good pet food brands are:Eukanuba,Pedigree and Chappie (I use those for my dog)
Potty train:Find a good and calm place for your pup to pee.He can also pee outside but make sure your yard is safe.When your puppy starts kneeling,take him to his pee place and when he finishes his business,reward him.When he pees somewhere else,just say bad boy/girl! with low and doubtless voice.Don't punish him.Eventualy,he will learn.Repeat eveytime he kneels and gets ready to pee.
Home alone: Make sure he has plenty of water and food and someone to take care of him (if possible).Give him toys and chew bones so he isn't bored.You can turn on wireless radio and prepare him a place next to a window so he can look what is happening outside.
Hotels:The price depends on how long you will stay and In some places,the size of a dog.
Pet stores:He is never too old to go to the pet shop.However,bad pet shops don't allow animals in the store.Avoid them.
Vaccinations:Consult a vet.Most needed vaccinations are for kennel cough,distemper,coronavirus,parvo,canine adenovirus and rabies.
Quick tips:
1.Pick a good vet!
2.Start training him as soon as he gets home.
3.Get him to know your family and friends.
4.Make sure he has: Food,toys,brush and combs,collar and lead,bed,shampoo,and optional,a crate.

Good luck with your new friend ;)

What size crate should I use?

Q. I have two boxers that I will be crate training at once...
One is going to be around 55 pounds and one should be 45.

I wanted to keep them in the same crate, but don't know what size to get.
Maybe an XXL size for the both of them?

Answer
You can't keep them in the same crate. They both need their own. You buy a crate based on size, breed, and height of the dog.

You can find them here for almost 70% less than the store:
http://www.dogsupplies.com/products/Easy-Dog-Crate-With-Double-Latching-Door.html

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Cats and road trip situation here?

Q. I'm unemployed for months and just got out of college so my savings isn't as much as before. I have two sick cats with diarrhea problem that lasted for 2 months and one of them kept pooping and peeing in my and roommate's closets and I always wash them with nature's miracle when i saw spots under strong UV light. His poop looks like clear snot on top of diarrhea blob. He leaks wet poo sometimes. I took him to vet and they're not helping and drain lot of my money for nothing. My aunt offered me for a free vet care by my uncle because he's the manager of his vet hospital and he's a vet. I live in Minneapolis, MN and they live in Joplin, MO which will be 9 hours drive. Is it a good idea to have my two cats in my boyfriend's dog's very large kennel with litter box in it during the trip and stop every 3 hours to check on them and give them breaks? It's better than giving up the most sick cat, wasting ton of money on vet, and my apt is starting to smell like landfill. Advices?!

Answer
You could put the cats in the dog crate with a littler box. Put an old blanket in the crate too for them to lay on. I have traveled with my 14 year old female a few times. She did great being on the road for a long time.

This is what I did before I set out. I filled a few small soda bottles with water and put them in the freezer for 24 hours before my trip. I put a few cans of food in the cooler along with the frozen water bottles. I kept a tupperware container with dry food in it. I kept some paper plates, a fork and a bowl for her water in a bag. I picked up one of those disposable litter pans and kept that in the trunk.

I would stop every few hours and let her drink and get her to eat a little. She was very good about going in the litter box too.

Just try to make pit stops every 3 to 4 hours so you can tend to your kitties. I hope every thing works out and I hope they start feeling better very soon.

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How do I get my dog to Germany?

Q. My spouse and I just got stationed in Germany. Now that we are settled and are back on our feet we want to get my dog shipped here. He isn't very big, only 19lbs, and I don't want it to cost me an arm and a leg. I just don't have 900 dollars to ship him. ): Does anyone know of a safe decent priced business who can help me get him here? Thank you!

Answer
you might contact airlines regarding essentials for transporting animals.

if you know of someone who plans to travel to europe you might ask whether they would be willing to take your dog along (you could pay them and make it worth the trouble) certain airlines permit small dogs to be placed in a crate under the seat during flight which is far less traumatic than cargo.

If someone returns a dog to a shelter, can they ever adopt from them again?

One of my friends adopted a dog from her local shelter a couple of months ago. She really is a nice and warm person, but came into some tramatizing luck, so she had to take the dog back.


* The situation she was in, she had no help. I would have helped her but we live in different states, and she lives about 900 miles away from her family. She's not a bad person, so I'm hoping I don't have to hear that part from anyone who feels the need to judge.*

First, she listed her dog in the newspaper. She didn't contact the animal shelter because she was afraid they wouldn't have room for the dog.

The animal shelter called her the next day because they saw the ad and was really upset with her. They told her that they loved her dog and she needed to bring her dog back right away. She said they treated her like she was a bad person for it, even after stating her situation. She wasn't asking any money for the dog, and was sending her bed, leash, collar, crate, and food with her dog. She had a few inquiries, but didn't feel that the dog would be ok with them, so kept waiting.

She took the dog back to the adoption shelter and burst into tears because she really loved her dog and signed over her rights. She probably won't ever adopt another animal.

My question is, if she ever does have the means, will this adoption center ever let her adopt her again (if they still have her by then) ?

Answer
The contract you sign with the shelter says that if there is an issue, the animal RETURNS to the shelter. They don't want it dumped, used as fodder for dog fighting rings, tortured by someone looking to get any 'free' animal, sold to a lab, or any of the other things they're trying to stop in the community.

She made the mistake of not contacting the shelter first. This could be held against her if she ever wants to adopt again, they keep people's names in their database. And yes, they HAVE to assume that the dog was in jeopardy so they would be on edge when talking to her, if she didn't stay calm then that only makes things worse.

If she wants to reverse their opinion of her she needs to phone them, ask to speak with a manager and make an appointment to go down and calmly discuss the situation.

The shelter has a vested interest in the dog. They have the dog on file, have done medical work on it (spaying/neuter/checkups, etc.) and know how it reacts to the shelter workers. They do their best to get these dogs adopted to the right people for the long term life of the dog.

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Grreat Choice Portable Kennel to fly dogs?

Q. So I will be flying my dogs for the first time in about a month. I just bought 2 portable carriers made by the Grreat Choice brand. Mainly because the tag says IATA and USDA approved, and because the top part doesn't have a "lock" but nuts and bolts. My dogs are around 11-12 lbs each, they are miniature dachshunds, but one of them used to have really bad anxiety before we got him a "sister", so a few years ago I owned a PetMate carrier and when he was left there, I came to find he chewed a whole in between the vents and got out. This Grreat Choice carriers seems a bit more sturdy and the fact that it secures better makes me more comfortable, but I'm afraid he may do that while in the plane? Note they are NOT flying in the cabin with me but as cargo. He's gotten better with his separation anxiety, hasn't done anything crazy since we got the other dog 4 years ago but since they've never been on a flight I just have my hesitations. We will be flying from TX to AK so probably 11 hours total?
I bought them now to start leaving them there during the day for short periods of time and they start getting acclimated, so hopefully that will help and the fact that I'll specify them to put their kennels together during the flights.

Has anyone used these to fly? all the reviews I've read are about daily use at home and crate-training but nothing about traveling by air.
Thanks in advance :o)

Answer
I use Pet-mate products for my dogs only issues I have had are with the Kennel Cab style carriers with the latches not wanting to stay put.

I own the Vari-Kennel which has ventilation panels on each side and they are extremely durable I have had mine for 4 almost 5 years and still look brand new. We travel out of state to shows and vacations often and these are the best!

http://www.petco.com/product/2990/Petmate-Small-Vari-Kennel.aspx#description-tab
http://www.petmate.com/vari-kennel-2
http://www.petco.com/product/111641/Petmate-Airline-Travel-Kit-for-Crates-And-Carriers.aspx?CoreCat=SBB

I am sending a cat to Australia via plane. Any suggestions on crate and what to include? I'm very worried.?

Q.

Answer
Cats shipped to Australia must travel in special quarantine crates under strict quarantine conditions. Prior to arrival, the cat must be chipped, vaccinated and tested by an authorised vet. Upon arrival, if it is coming from anywhere other than New Zealand, it must stay in quarantine for at least 30 days or longer if the correct procedures were not carried out before shipment. You should have the shipment handled by an international pet transport company.
http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/cat-dogs Bringing cats and dogs to Australia

EDIT:
Take no notice of anyone telling you that it somehow wrong of you to ship your pets to Australia. I've shipped cats and dogs between the USA and Australia on several occasions and they have always travelled quite happily and arrived in good condition.

The crates (one per adult animal) MUST be IATA approved for the shipment of cats/dogs. The water container must be present within the container with outside access for filling. Food containers must be present either within the container, if sealed, or attached to it for use in cases of delay. I've always used specialist shipping companies and the crate, food and water containers and bedding have always been provided by them. Send their own blanket but there should be additional bedding designed so that the top layer remains dry.
http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/live-animals/pets/Pages/index.aspx
http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/live-animals/Documents/Container-information-applicable-to-cats-and-dogs-CR1-LAR-2012.pdf Container design

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Does this dog look like a healthy Maltese puppy? (Link included)?

invisible.

I am looking into buying a Maltese puppy and I have been corresponding with this person and will be going to their house on Sunday to pick him up if all goes according to plan. I specifically asked to pick him up at their home so I could see the environment and all. I think 6 weeks is a little young to be separated from its mother, but that wasn't really my choice. He looks bathed and taken care of to me, but I'm not an experienced dog buyer so I would like a little help. I have asked for photos of the parents, but they said I could see the mother when I came to pick the puppy up. Should I insist or not be worried? Everything seems legitimate to me other than that... Anyway, I am wondering if he looks to have a good coat and the ad seems okay to you. Thanks, here is the link: http://houston.ebayclassifieds.com/dogs-puppies/missouri-city/maltese-male-puppy-500-ckc/?ad=18046800
I would like to know if 500$ would be a reasonable price for a HEALTHY dog, if this puppy looks as if he would be unhealthy. What price range should I expect? Is 500$ actually reasonable with a more reputable seller? I did not know about the AKC classifieds until reading someone's answers until this moment.

Thank you all for the help so far.

Answer
It says he is 'crate trained', which means he has been away from his mother WAY too long already. At 6 weeks old he should still be sleeping with his mother and littermates. He is CKC registered which means he is not from tested stock since they don't list any testing done and most CKC dogs are dogs that can't get AKC registration. Many CKC dogs are dogs that have been thrown out of AKC for improper paperwork or breeding practices.
I would not take this puppy. At 6 weeks he is at risk for a serious bout of hypoglycemia since he has already been under undue stress at a VERY young age.
Go to the AKC website; look up Maltese under the Breeds tab and then go to the National club website. Find a reputable breeder who can sell. you a healthy, happy puppy that comes to you ready to be loved and trained.

Houston area pet owners (boarding of dogs)?

bella

does anyone have first hand experience with any kennels that board dogs for when owners are traveling. I'm looking for one that is cage free by day and put's them up at night in crate.

Answer
go the yahoo locals and type in pet resorts they have rooms for them like a house its really cool

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How can I keep my dog from peeing on my area rug?

Q. I have a small dog (yorkie) she is 7-8 months old and she keeps peeing and pooping on our area rug. I take her outside and she does her business..if she refuses to do her business, then we put her in the dog kennel for an hour and take her out again.
Ok, so my questions are:
A.) How can I get the pee stains out of the area rug. ( The underside of the rug has multiple pee spots.) I have used resolve and Folex to keep the smell away and keep the top side clean. I just can't stand knowing that there is pee stains on the canvas side of the rug.

B.) Is there something we can buy to keep her from using the rug as a bathroom area? I feel bad keeping her in her cage so much, but I just can't have her going to the bathroom on the rug anymore. Plus it is not sanitary what-so-ever.

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But a pet deodorizor, you are probably not getting the scent out. Make sure you watch her 24/7. If you catch her peeing on the rug, say ah ha, pick her up and take her outside. Also, if you do not like her being int he crate all the time (which she proabably doesnt mind) take a leash, and tie it to your belt loop, so that you can keep an eye on her, and so she cant wonder off. Below are some crate training, and house training tips, that i put together!

Below are House Training, and Crate Training Tips.

Crate Training
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Try locking her in a kennel or crate, or "doggie safe area" for a few minutes, while you go do something. Make sure to do the "Crate Process every time she goes in her crate.

"Crate Process"
1. Put Dog in kennel, crate or "doggie safe area"
2. Give treats and a toy
3. Leave
4. When you come back, give her lots of praise, and treats. (Also, use the clicker if you are clicker training)

Leave her out, of her kennel "doggie safe area"or crate for an hour, then put her in for 30 minutes, Repeating the "Crate Process.(steps 1-3)" Then again, when you come back do step 4.

Repeat slowly extending the time, and make sure you leave time between kennel times, to spend with your puppy. Never expect your puppy to stay in his kennel longer than the age he is in months plus one. (example, if your puppy is 5 months old, only leave it in there for 6 hours. No dog/puppy should stay in it's kennel longer than 7-8 hours.

This is what i mean by "doggie safe area".

If you are going to be gone longer than a few hours, either have a dog sitter come to your house mid-day to walk him, or block off your bathroom, kitchen, hall, or other place with tile or wood floors for her to stay in while you are away. Leave food, water, toys, his kennel or crate, and puppy pads or newspapers(unless you want potty on the floor)

Let the puppy sleep in his/her crate at night, unless you want an adult large dog sleeping in your bed at night. Even if your dog whimpers in the crate, just ignore her/him until he stops. Do not remove the puppy from the crate when he whimpers, or he will learn that this is how to get out.

I Really Hope this helped.




House Training
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First and foremost, do not make the dog smell his mess, strike him or lock him ouside. This will just confuse the pup, and it might be afraid of you.

I have just got a puppy recently. The way I trained him was crate training. Here's a few tips on crate training and house training:

1.Try to teach them that their crate is a good place. Reward them when you place them in the crate. This is teaching them, that a treat comes with good crate behavior. Always keep your dog in the crate, unless you can keep a good eye on him.
2. Another option, if you do not want to place your dog in the kennel all of the time, hook his leash to your belt loop, this way he can not go off and use the restroom somewhere, and you don't know about it.
3.Always take him outside after;
+ rough play
+after he eats or drinks
+after being let out of his crate
+ after he wakes up after a night
+ or if he shows signs of having to use the restroom,(below are those signs)
*sniffing
*staring at you
*whining
4.Don't ever hit your dog, or rub his nose in his mess. This will just teach the dog to be afraid of you.
5.Don't feed him or give him to much water, before you plan to put him in his cage.
6.Don't expect your dog to hold it's restroom, more than the age of the dog in months, plus one. But no dog should have to hold it's bladder more than a 7-8 hours.
7.Be patient!! That is the key, to housetraining. Of course if you get too overwelmed, you can always buy a book, or ask a professional trainer!
8.Always, when he goes to the bathroom ouside, give lots of praise and treats!!
9. If you expect your puppy to go outside, and dont use puppy pads when he gets older, starting out with puppy pads, is not a good idea, because this trains them that it's ok to go inside, and then before they know it, they cant, it is to confusing for them.
10. Make sure to have a schedule,
Good Luck!

Crates: Dog/puppy abuse?

Gypsy Wolf

Why is swatting a dog on the nose or rear end for misbehaving considered abuse, but stuffing your dog in a crate for hours at a time considered a great thing? At least the swat only lasts a second and it does teach the dog not to chew things, get into the garbage or go potty in the house. Leaving your dog in a crate while you're at work all day just seems so mean, dogs need to move around and play. Not lay around in an over sized Tupperware container. So, why isn't it considered abuse?
If swatting a dog's nose doesn't teach them anything then are all my dogs house trained, and for the most part stay out of the garbage? I don't beat my dogs, but if they misbehave and I catch them I swat their nose or rear end then toss them into the backyard.
The only dog in my house that hasn't had their nose or rear end swatted is our mastiff/lab and that's because the people who owned her before us actually abused her. Our dogs are well behaved, not go potty in the house, don't get into the garbage or chew things. All of our dogs (and cats) either sleep in my parents' bed, my brother's bed or my bed with us. So really, the whole den thing doesn't really work. My dog would freak if she couldn't sleep in a bed.
Where's the proof that swatting a dog's nose or rear end only instills fear? Every dog I know has had their rear end or nose swatted and they're lovable as all get out. My dogs know that if they go potty in the house, get into the garbage, or chew up something they'll get swatted and so they don't.
If you don't want your dog in the cabinets, then lock the cabinets. All electrical cords in my house are behind chairs and the entertainment center so the dogs can't reach them. No one has really given a good, valid reason why it's okay to crate a dog.
Dog-proofing a house is easy. Lock the cabinets, cover electrical cords, shut the garbage cans. It's things you'd do for a child, and people don't (or normal people don't) put their kids in crates "to protect them."

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It's because the people who put them in the crates 24/7 are too lazy to actually take care of a dog. It's just for show, to them.

Or any other animal, for that matter.

It's like the people who bring dark-haired animals to the shelter because you can see their fur on their white couch.

Don't get a pet if you can't/won't clean up puke or a bathroom accident once in a while, or vacuum up fur, brush them, walk them, etc, etc.

You don't go to the bathroom at a scheduled time each day, so why should they?

Yes, crate/cage training a puppy is fine. As long as you have the biggest one you can get, it's a good way of training them. But when that dog is 3 years old and you shove him in a cage for hours on end like people who host dog fights do, you have a serious problem and that animal is better off in a home where people will actually take care of him.

As far as my knowledge goes, my dog was never in a cage except when we adopted him from the shelter. There is no reason what-so-ever for him to be moved into one. When he sleeps, he's on the couch, on the floor by the door, on his big 'ole dog bed, on one of our beds, or anything laying on the floor (pillows, blankets, beanbag, etc).

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dog in kennel problem?

Q. I have 2 dogs in one kennel. One is 1 year the other is 7 months. I was stupid but was under a lot of stress and did not want to listen to the new one cry all night. So she went from litter to new buddy. Now I want to seperate them but the youngest poops in the kennel and lays in it whenever seperated. The size of the kennel does not seem to matter. Neither does letting her potty right before. I'm getting ready to start the older one in obidence course in 2 weeks and don't want to come home to messy dog. I know I created the problem and I kick myself for it. But there has to be a solution.

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Ya ... I mean it happens even with puppies that are crated alone. Some take longer to get it that its gross to sit in their own pee/poo.

Sometimes the babies can not help it because they are babies and can't hold it or have learned how to hold it.

What I would do is get a blanket and let your other dog sleep on it for a night or two and then give that blanket to the pup. The pup will smell the other dog on that blanket and it will give him some comfort.

What I actually did with mine because she was only 2 lbs I set up a little play pen. I put her food in there water bowl, bed, a few toys and pee pee pads. It was enough room for her to play, eat, sleep, and poo if needed. As she got older I made it smaller. Basically I was teaching her to hold it. I don't suggest this with a dog who will be a larger breed but it works well for smaller breeds.

Dog Kennels??? Please answer!!!!?

Lab Lovin

Hi!

I'm 17 I've left school to follow my dream of working with dogs! (I am doing an evening course on animal welfare though)
I'm planning on setting up a boarding kennels and I need your opinion on my ideas.

I plan to have wire dog runs with dog kennels outside for the dogs during the day and wire crates inside a shed for them to sleep in at night. They will get 2 walks per day and about an hour to run around in the garden. I'm going to clean out the crates, kennels and runs and disinfect them once a day, and sterilize all the food and water bowls every day.

Does this sound ok to you??

Also can you suggest any names for my kennels??

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Hi hun, the best thing you can do is work in your local kennels for several months to see how they are run. Dog runs and kennels in the summer would be fine, providing they are big enough but you have got to consider the winter months. The best run kennels have indoor facilities and heating. You will have to have insurance, Health & Safety inspections, what about Public Liability Insurance (in case for example dogs get into a fight with each other, even accidentally, or bite a handler you would be liable). I know this all sounds very complicated but running an uninsured kennels or somewhere where you are charging without a Health & Safety Inspection would be madness. Actually Health & Safety are extremely helpful with their advice but you must comply with the Law which is very strict where animal welfare is concerned.

I would also suggest doing a Business Course. You will need, not only to deal with the above and all the paperwork concerned but if you hire help and if you are successful and build up the number of dogs you will have to run it as a business.

How about putting an advert in your local shop as a dog walker for a start while you are studying your Animal Welfare Course, Business Studies Course and helping out in kennels. Sorry if this all sounds like extremely hard work but it is.

Do not even consider a name until you have worked out your strategy. After a lot of hard work and study it will come to you should you succeed. Good luck.

Maddy xxx

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Help with dog destroying house?

Q. We adopted a Lab/Shepherd mix two years ago. He was good as gold for two weeks, and then little by little started getting the nibbles. Soon it was full-blown house destruction - he chewed coffee tables, ripped a couple of couches to shreds, tore up books and any paper he could find, ransacked garbage, etc. We were soon 'dogproofing', which basically meant we couldn't have ANYTHING sitting around within his reach (and he's TALL). This didn't stop him from going after furniture though...

We took him to the vet and found he had a sensitive stomach, so we started feeding him special food. This helped a little, but the behavior soon started again. We walked him every day multiple times, ran in the yard with him, bought him hundreds of dollars worth of toys...still, the behavior continued. We contacted a trainer, who gave us a crash course and then advised crate training. He was good in the crate for about a month, but one day he chewed his way out of it and destroyed more furniture (and his nose, in the process - it was a metal crate - that was a $200 ER bill). So...no crate.

Finally we took him back to the vet and told him we'd tried everything to no avail and were at the end of our ropes - he gave us an anti-depressant that he's been on for a year now, that's supposed to calm seperation anxiety. We also moved to a house (from the apartment), where he had a yard of his own. These together seemed to do the trick and he's been wonderful...

Until a few days ago. We took him to the vet with an ear infection, and ever since, he's been back to his old ways. I came home last night to find the pantry ransacked, the garbage can knocked over and ALL of our window dressings (and I do mean, ALL of them) torn from the windows and shredded. I'm talking everything from curtains to wooden blinds.

We both work, which is not something that's going to change, so my question is...what the heck do I do? Why the sudden relapse?? I'm so discouraged and upset...just when I thought he was basically trustworthy, this happens. We cannot afford to have him, in one fell swoop, destroying everything we own when he has a bad day. Suggestions??? HELP!!
Just in response to the suggestion that we don't love him - obviously we do. Otherwise he would have been gone a long time ago. He gets nothing but attention and affection when we're home. We have no desire to get rid of him, we just want to help him through whatever it is that's making him do this.

Answer
If you leave a dog alone all day I am not surprised by what he does. You should take him for a long walk before you leave him and come home at lunchtime. You must then rush home from work and take him for another long walk, dog who are on there own all day need extra walks. As well as doing the above you should pay a dog walker to take him out in your absence, this is cheaper than replacing your furniture.

You could also use the following method to help with his Separation Anxiety. I know that several askers have tried this and it works because I have had private emails. Nevertheless he still needs lots of long walks.

Separation Anxiety.

If your dog suffers from separation anxiety donât give him free access to every room in your house when you leave him. . If you allow him free access you are doubling his burden. As well as having separation anxiety he will think that he has to guard every room in your house.

If he is restricted to one room he will not see you leave. You could also con him into thinking that you are always at home by carrying out the following procedure.
Try to do this when you are at home all day, or in the evening when you are there. After your dog has had a long walk, put him in a room with his comfortable bed, this should be a room where you will leave him if you need to go out and where your dog will sleep at night.
Walk out of the room and close the door. Open the door immediately and go back into his room, close the door behind you and try to ignore him. Pretend or actually do something which excludes your dog, for example if he is in the bathroom you could do a bit a cleaning for a couple of minutes. Then walk out of the room, go back again immediately and continue with the pretence. Keep doing this to ensure that your dog wonât feel isolated and eventually leave a small gap before you go into his room again. Eventually, increase the gap before going back into his room. When you know that your dog is asleep stop going into the room, however you MUST try to go onto the room before he wakes up and starts to cry. If you carry out this procedure for a couple of days, your dog will always think that you are at the other side of the door. I do this when I get a new puppy and this PREVENTS separation anxiety.
Donât neglect his long walks and playtime in the garden whilst you are re-training him, he needs his fun
When you are leaving your dog on his own please donât make a dramatic exit, or this will give the game away. Simply put him into his room and walk out. When you come home donât give him a big hello, just walk into his room and let him out for a pee. You can then play with him and give him cuddles.
Try to get a friend or a professional to take him out for pees and poos, if you need to leave him for any length of time and never leave a dog alone for more than three hours.
Until the Separation Anxiety is resolved, he should stay in his room at night, after you have done the door routine. .Although you may enjoy cuddling him in bed, this will add to his dependency.

Designer Dog Crate --- Quick 10 Points !!!!?

bonner

I have searched everywhere and can not find a dog crate that isn't just ugly black or silver criss-cross wire.

I saw one once at the Pets Pajamas store in Arkron Ohio that was white wires that formed little flowers -- sooo charming! So I know they have to be out there.

Can anyone tell me where to look to find something more stylish for my puppy (and apartment) ??

THANKS!!!! :)-

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I don't use crates, but I have to laugh at some of the responses you're getting. It needs to be attractive because the HUMANS are going to see it. And some humans care how attractive their furnishings are.

Just take a look around Youtube and see the filth and poverty some dog owners think is just fine to live in. (The dogs are cute enough, but look behind them and see the garbage and debris, and weeds in the yard, and ratty furniture and filthy dog dishes strewn about. ...Sad.) Some of us have nice homes, and wouldn't want the decor ruined with anything like an ugly dog crate, ugly dog dishes, bags of dog food lying about, blankets on our sofas, and on and on.

I have a custom cabinet in solid oak and walnut exclusively built for the dog food and accessories. It's lovely, and most people think it's just a lovely piece of furniture. They have no idea I had it made just to keep dog-related clutter out of sight.

I'm very proud that people visiting my home typically exclaim how beautiful and clean it is, and how good it smells. I have multiple pets. I don't live in squalour or with K-Mart furnishings. No one has to. There are lots of terrific products on the market. And with a little imagination, anything can be made.

If I were to use a crate, and had a small dog, it might be one like this:

http://www.pamperedpuppy.com/features/200407_bowhaus.php

I've seen other custom designs for end tables made into dog crates (again, for small enough dogs). I also had a custom piece of furniture built to look like a small chest of drawers, but it's really my cat's litterbox. With a hidden entrance on one end, it eliminates the whole of issue of where to put the litterbox. It's right there in the hall. I clean it every day, so there's no odour. The top drawer even provides extra storage. (The bottom two are false drawers that swing open to allow access for cleaning.)

As I said, I've never used crates. And I also have Great Danes, so any crate would have to be huge. (I guess that would mean converting an armoire, rather than end tables, huh?) ;-) In any event, good luck. No, you're not wrong to want a crate that won't be an eyesore in your home.

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Does anyone know of a good dog training school?

Cutie

I need a good dog training school thats in San jose and teaches:
obedience
Tricks,
Manners
games
and doin their business on a puppy/ dog pad..
oh yea and it has to be close to downtown or Willow Glen area

Answer
look in the yellow pages for the closest American Kennel Club. They offer the classes you want and it's been my experience that they are the cheapest by far and often the best because the people that teach the classes are people who show dogs in obedience, agility, conformation, etc. I've attended mine here locally 3 times with my pups and they were fantastic.

Any dog is accepted...doesn't have to be a show dog.

10 points for the BEST ANSWER!!!?

Amal

Hi!
Name some store names which are funny.
BEST ANSWER WINS 10 POINTS!
Thumbs-up to all sensible answers.
There is one which I know:
Fishy Trading

Answer
Leaven and Earth ~ Bakery, Berkeley, CA
Rising Loafer ~ Restaurant/Bakery, Pleasanton, CA
The Hop Yard ~ Restaurant/Microbrewery, Pleasanton, CA
Juan More Taco ~ Taqueria in Fremont, CA
Citizen Canine ~ Dog Kennel, Oakland, CA
Every Dog Has Its Day Careâ¢, Inc. ~ Dog Kennel, Emeryville, CA
Miss Pearl's Jam House ~ Restaurant, Oakland, CA
Bullshifters ~ Former Manual Transmission/Clutch Repair, San Jose, CA
Many Happy Returns Inc. ~ Tax Preperation, Glen Burnie, Maryland
Many Happy Returns ~ Tax Preperation, St. Petersburg, Florida
Many Happy Returns Inc. ~ Sample Return Service, NYC
Den of Antiquities ~ Victoria, Australia
A Den of Antiquity ~ Ashville, North Carolina
Crapo Appliance Service ~ Redmond, Washington
It's A Crewel World ~ Salem, Massachusetts
Bead It ~ Bead Store, Santa Cruz, CA
2 the Point ~ Needlepoint Store, Pleasanton, CA
The Best Little Hairhouse In Town ~ Camp Springs, Maryland
The Best Little Hairhouse On Campus ~ Two Locations
The Best Little Hairhouse In Gresham ~ Gresham, Oregon
Wok N Roll ~ Multiple Locations across the US
Linoleum Dicks ~ Floor Covering Store, San Jose, CA
Cyclepath ~ Bicycle Store, Hayward & San Mateo, CA
Know Knew Books ~ Used Book Store, Palo Alto, CA
Booked Solid ~ Used Book Store, Bradford, VT
Chain Reation Bicycles ~ Bicycle Store, Redwood City, CA
Pizza My Heart ~ Several Locations in the San Francisco Bay Area
Peace A Pizza ~ Several Locations in Pennsylvania, 1 in New Jersey,
1 in Delaware and 1 in Florida
Pizza Orgasmica & Brewing Co ~ San Francisco, CA
99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall ~ Restaurant & Pub Santa Cruz, CA
Hour Place ~ Clock Store, Capitola, CA
Garden of Eat'n ~ Restaurant, Utopia, TX
Beauty and the Bistro ~ Unrelated Restaurants in a few US cities
Little Miss Muffin ~ Specialty Bakery, Chicago, IL
Shuck's Transmission Service ~ Fremont, CA
Long Won ~ Chinese Take Out, Brooklyn, NY
Peek Funeral Home ~ Westminster, CA
Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors ~ Various locations in Texas
Kuntz Insurance Group ~ Brookhaven PA
Mama Zuma's Revenge ~ chips made by Route 11 Potato Chips, Middletown, VA
Salt and Battery ~ Fish and Chips, Brisbane, Australia
Wok Around the Clock ~ Earlville, Queensland Australia
El Squid Roe ~ Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Master Baiter's Sportfishing and Tackle ~ Puerto Vallarta, Mexcio
Dirty Dick's Crab House ~ Sea Food Restaurant, Outer Banks, NC & Panama City, FL
Mangy Moose Saloon ~ Jackson Hole, WY
Animal ~ Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA
Beaver Liquors ~ Various Places around the Planet
Beaver Bath Car Wash, LLC ~ Beaver, West Virgina
The Chocolate Mess ~ Chocolate Fountain Rentals, San Francisco Bay Area
The Daily Grind Coffee House/Café ~ Multiple Locations across the US
The Daily Grind Coffee Shop ~ Multiple Locations across the US
It's A Grind Coffee House ~ Multiple Locations across the US
Hickey's Pharmacies ~ Ireland
Hash House A Go Go ~ Presents "Twisted Farm Food", Restaurant, San Diego, CA
Schmidt-Haus Realty ~ Northern, WI
Schickhaus Meats ~ Meat Packing Company, NJ
Frodo Joe's Coffee & Tea ~ Coffee Shop, San Lorenzo & Hayward, CA
Frodo Joe's La Petit Café ~ Coffee Shop, Sandwiches & Crepes, Fremont, CA

thats all in my list!

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Grreat Choice Portable Kennel to fly dogs?

Q. So I will be flying my dogs for the first time in about a month. I just bought 2 portable carriers made by the Grreat Choice brand. Mainly because the tag says IATA and USDA approved, and because the top part doesn't have a "lock" but nuts and bolts. My dogs are around 11-12 lbs each, they are miniature dachshunds, but one of them used to have really bad anxiety before we got him a "sister", so a few years ago I owned a PetMate carrier and when he was left there, I came to find he chewed a whole in between the vents and got out. This Grreat Choice carriers seems a bit more sturdy and the fact that it secures better makes me more comfortable, but I'm afraid he may do that while in the plane? Note they are NOT flying in the cabin with me but as cargo. He's gotten better with his separation anxiety, hasn't done anything crazy since we got the other dog 4 years ago but since they've never been on a flight I just have my hesitations. We will be flying from TX to AK so probably 11 hours total?
I bought them now to start leaving them there during the day for short periods of time and they start getting acclimated, so hopefully that will help and the fact that I'll specify them to put their kennels together during the flights.

Has anyone used these to fly? all the reviews I've read are about daily use at home and crate-training but nothing about traveling by air.
Thanks in advance :o)

Answer
I use Pet-mate products for my dogs only issues I have had are with the Kennel Cab style carriers with the latches not wanting to stay put.

I own the Vari-Kennel which has ventilation panels on each side and they are extremely durable I have had mine for 4 almost 5 years and still look brand new. We travel out of state to shows and vacations often and these are the best!

http://www.petco.com/product/2990/Petmate-Small-Vari-Kennel.aspx#description-tab
http://www.petmate.com/vari-kennel-2
http://www.petco.com/product/111641/Petmate-Airline-Travel-Kit-for-Crates-And-Carriers.aspx?CoreCat=SBB

Starting a Dog Kennel!?

Now, Deer

I want to start my own dog kennel. I have 5 acres and was wondering if you get a good profit. I was planning to have at least ten dogs a night at the price of $25. After building each separate runs and a Kennel and a larger run...A grand total of about $3000-$3500 bucks.
Would I get a lot out of it. I am a very experienced dog person. I would be pulling in about $1250 in a 5 day week...Then subtracting food and electricity and dog needs it'd be around, $1050.
Anyways if you know anything about dog kennels and how to start one, answer here! Also, if you run your own small homey kind of dog kennel...Please give me some advice :)

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Think about the following...

Insurance in case a dog gets injured.
Insurance in case a worker gets bit.
Legal representation in case of a lawsuit (owner doesn't accept insurance payment as sufficient or insurance company not covering incident)
Department of Health Services regulations for this kind of business.
Labor Department requirements for employees of this kind of business.
The ability to provide 24 hour supervision (even when you want to go out of town or are sick)
Heating and A/C or other cooling system (i.e. misting)
Safety measures like a fire alarm system direct to the fire department and automatic sprinkler system.
Evacuation plan (in case of flood, fire, etc) with accessible vans, crates, leashes, etc and an alternate facility willing to take your dogs in an emergency.
How to keep the business a float when you are not a max capacity.
Cleanliness - workers to clean, safe chemicals, supplies, waste disposal, etc
Things needed to be handy to break up an unexpected dog fight.
Canine first aid training for employees and supplies on site.
Contracted service with a nearby vet hospital open 24 hours.
Bookkeeping supplies (customer files, dog vaccination records, owner care preferences, budget, appointments, employee scheduling, etc)
Staff to manage customer calls and appointments, take in dogs, evaluate new dogs, keep records, clean, provide maintenance of grounds, give direct care and supervision to dogs - one person can't do it all.
Staff accommodations (probably required) such as break room, toilet, and hot water.
Bedding, cots, bowls, leashes, and other dog supplies that need to be replaced periodically.
Phone and computer access with the need to communicate with owners who are sometimes out of the state or country for vacation and the bills to show for it.
Facility maintenance to keep everything in safe, functioning order and appealing to customers.
Proper storage facilities for food (so you are not invaded by rats or have mold) and waste (to keep flies, smells, and disease away).
A back up system for water in case your primary system fails.

If you plan to put dogs in kennels alone and feed them and provide for only basic needs without the ability to provide baths, nail trims or medications; manage multiple owners unique requests (i.e. storing special foods for different dogs, protection for dogs who are at risk for sunburn, daily toothbrushing); have help to move dogs quickly to a group location for play and back to kennels; or have help to provide the dogs with interaction and affection; you will really limit the clients who want to leave their dogs with you and may find that you are not at capacity. Check out the other providers in your area. Take tours of the facililties and learn what your competition is doing. I know I would rather drive an hour and pay a little more to take my dogs to a place that gives me piece of mind that the dogs will be well cared for and as happy there as at home (or more) or leave them at home with a visiting caretaker/dog walker or neighbor stopping by a couple of times a day than settle for a dreary place close by where they will not receive much attention. And, you need a LARGE clientele to have 10 dogs 7 days a week 365 days a year.

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Dog Kennel (Lufthansa)?

Q. I want to bring my pet with me in the cabin, but Lufthansa requires a dog kennel of this size: 55Ã40Ã20cm, which i cannot find at all in stores and on the internet.
Some counters provide a "pet box" for free,but not at Narita airport. The customer service is embarrassingly ignorant about it and they suggested me to phone Germany office(!?)

has anybody ever travelled with Lufhansa with a pet? is there any good brand/maker you can suggest?Please help me, i dont want to put my smallest kaninhen dachshund in the cargo,she's only 5 months old and it's her first flight! ;__;
Does the kennel have to be hard-case?

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That is too sweet of you! Your pet must be a darling. You are right Lufthansa requires kennel size 55x40x20cm and some airport counters offer free Pet Box but is not available in all airports.

http://www.lufthansa.com/us/en/Animals#ancAbT2

This kennel size is available in the UK. and according to the Lufthansa Pet Policy dog kennel size must not exceed so you can choose something smaller. As long as it fits under your seat onboard.

How do I kennel club register my dog in the Uk?

--SF--

I recently bought a pomeranian and he is pedigree and came with a family tree chart showing the names of all the parents and grandparents. I don't know how to register him with kennel club,.

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You can't. The breeder needs to have registered the entire litter. Both parents need to also have been KC registered for this to be an option. Speak to your pup's breeder - they may have simply withheld the papers. However, if they didn't register your dog at all, you can't just go ahead and do it - if registration was important to you, you should have ensured you were buying from a good breeder and seen or obtained papers before making the purchase.

Chin up - you don't need a registration to have an excellent pet.

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Dog problems!!!!!!!!?

LainaBug

I've had a dog for a year now. And she still uses the bathroom in the floor we have the pee pads but she won't use them anything we could do to teach her to use them?

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Why are you using pee pads? What a waste of money! Get a dog crate and use that to house train your dog- it's the easiest way. Petco's website has a huge sale on them right now- it's where I got one for my new dog. Have the dog sleep in the crate or be in it when you're not around to watch it- the dog won't eliminate when it's in the crate. Then when you are there to supervise take the dog outside and when he or she does use the bathroom then give them lots of praise and/or a treat. The dog should learn pretty quick. PS- make sure not to yell at your dog for using the bathroom inside unless you catch them doing it- they won't understand why you're yelling at them and will only make them upset.

What SUV can fit multiple dog crates?

Q. I am looking for an SUV that can fit a total of three dog crates. Rear seats can be up or down, as long as 2 crates pointed out the back and one pointed out the side can fit! Thank you!

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What size crates?
Most SUV's can fit 2- 22"x36" (special SUV side-by-side) crates side by side in the back & then a similar sized crate in front of these across, with an end crate door out the side of the vehicle. Some vehicles like a Honda Element or pretty much any Minivan or Van can even fit 2- 24"x36" crates side by side in the back. A Ford Transit offers a LOT of room for crates.
I have a Subaru Forester & I can fit 2- 20"x30" crates side by side easily. I currently have 2 Medium RuffTough Kennels in the back & a Small RuffTough in front of them sitting across facing to the side.
My recommendation is know the size of your crates & take a measuring tape with you when you vehicle shop. Then try your crates in the new vehicle before you finalize the purchase.
A good car sales person will be supportive of your needs.

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