Too often I hear from people who are giving up their beloved family pet because the landlord enacted a new no-pet policy, or because they are moving into a rental property that has a no-pet policy. Less often, I also hear from owners who allow cats but require their nails to be trimmed.

Before you agree to a rental policy that costs your family, interrupts your life, and harms your pet, there are a few steps you need to take.

Know your rights

Did you know that, as a tenant, you have certain rights? Each area will have its own set of rules and statutes for tenants and landlords, but don’t just assume that your landlord is following these rules. Make sure you know what your rights are regarding your lease and pets before you have to do anything.

For example, did you know that in Ontario your landlord cannot evict you or force you to dispose of your pet unless it is dangerous, causing excessive noise, damage to the unit, or allergy problems? Even if you signed a lease with a no pets agreement, you cannot be evicted. The no-pet clauses are considered invalid under the law and the only way you can be evicted for having a pet is if the Landloard and Tenant Board of Ontario determines that the pet meets one of the above criteria. This means that while the landlord may choose not to rent to someone who has pets, Once your rental has started and you have moved in, you cannot be evicted for having pets.

Laws will vary depending on where you are, but don’t be intimidated into disrupting your or your cat’s life when the law may be on your side. To be informed.

Don’t capitulate, negotiate

If local laws won’t protect you and your pets, then the next step is not to give up and give in, but to negotiate and educate owners.

Most owners who do not allow pets or require cats to have their nails trimmed have these policies because they are concerned about property damage. Noise, allergies, and crowds in common areas like the lobby or front law can also be a factor.

As a responsible pet owner, it is worth trying to educate the owner on why these policies are wrong and unnecessary. If you can provide reasonable alternatives so that your landlord can feel that your interests are sufficiently covered, you may be able to convince them to change their rental policies.

1. Acknowledge your concerns. Be courteous and reasonable and let them know that you understand their concerns and respect their desire to maintain a clean and undamaged building.
2. Explain the normal behavior of a cat. The people who create the policy may not be familiar with the behavior of cats. Explain that cats can easily be trained to use a scratching post instead of the carpet, and that cats instinctively prefer to bury their waste in clean sand rather than deposit it anywhere. Explain that cats do not tend to scratch walls, doors, and trim, and that even an untrained cat is more likely to scratch a tenant’s furniture than to destroy the unit itself. Let them know that you will provide a clean litter box and suitable surfaces for your cat to scratch.
3. Let them know that your cats are spayed / neutered. Explain that spaying / neutering eliminates undesirable cat behaviors that may concern them, such as howling, marking territory with urine and feces, fighting, and attracting stray cats to the area. Let them know that these behaviors are typical of intact animals and that theirs have been corrected.
4. Assure them that Your cat will be in a cage or on a leash whenever it is in a public area. Free-running animals can be dangerous and a nuisance. Assure them that they will keep your cat under control at all times.
5. Explain what removing nails is and that it often results in other undesirable behavior. Many people do not understand what nail removal is and have no idea that it can result in other, even more undesirable behavior, such as urinating outside the litter box. Make it clear that nail removal is unnecessary and cruel and that if you are concerned about the cat scratching, there are alternatives, such as Softpaws. [http://www.softpaws.com/], which I would be willing to use.
6. Provide documentation to support your claims. Provide supporting evidence from reliable sources to back up what you are saying. Best Friends Network offers many great resources for tenants who need to remove their nails: http://network.bestfriends.org/celebrateclawsnotdeclaw/news/16849.html. If your landlord requires nail trimming, talk to your vet; They may be able to provide you with a document or letter that supports your stance against claws.
7. Offer to pay an additional security deposit. Make sure that while your cat is trained and you do not expect it to destroy anything, if the cat damages something in the unit, you will take responsibility for repairing or replacing it. Show that you are serious by offering to pay a larger security deposit.
8. Remind them that a responsible tenant is a responsible tenant, and in the same way, an irresponsible tenant will cause problems even without pets. Your rental agreement should already cover problem tenants, such as those who cause excess noise, disruptions, or property damage.
9. Offer to provide recommendations on writing a rental policy that allows pets but protects your building and other tenants. If you can do some of the basic work for them, saving them time and effort, they may be more willing to make changes.

Your last resort

If your landlord is unwilling to listen to you or work with you and insists that you get rid of your pets or remove their claws, then you have a difficult decision to make. It may be time to consider moving into a pet-friendly home or, if that is not feasible, you may need to re-house your pets. I do not consider trimming your cat’s nails to be an acceptable compromise.

Ideally, you will be able to find a new place that allows pets on your rental agreement. Otherwise, individual-owned properties can provide more flexibility than large rental companies on pet policies; At the very least, you may find it easier to reach out to someone who has the power to make that decision.

If moving is not an option and you must relocate your pets, do everything in your power to find a new home yourself, rather than leaving your cat in a shelter. All shelters have large numbers of cats and very few adopters, and your cat is at risk of being in a cage for an extended period or being euthanized if it is not adopted quickly. Use all the resources at your disposal: friends and family, community billboards, Freecycle (if your local list allows it), and Craigslist. You will feel much better knowing that your cat will go to a house instead of a cage and you will have a say in the type of house your cat goes to.

Contact your local government body that handles landlord and tenant laws and push for them to create statutes that protect pet owners without compromising the safety and integrity of landlord properties.

Through responsible pet ownership and proactively promoting understanding through education, we can encourage landlords to set reasonable rental rules and decrease discrimination against pet owners.

Animal Farm is one of the two most important works by George Orwell, the other is from 1984. Animal Farm makes satirical allegories of totalitarian communism in Soviet Russia. The novel is considered one of the best of all time ever written by any author.

Animal Farm is a novel of revolution betrayed. It presents the corruption that followed the revolution led by Lenin.

In Animal Farm, the characters are animals and humans. Among the animals, many of them are pigs, which in most cases are rulers. Apart from the pigs, we see three main horses, a donkey, a goat, some cubs, rats, the sheep (plural number), a crow, a cat and chickens.

The animals are more allegorical than real. Interpretation of meanings is often left to the reader, but generally the consensus is that they represent different classes. Again, humans represent another class. Therefore, the novel demonstrates multiple classes.

All animals are the same, but some are more equal that the others.

All animals are supposed to be of the same class, but in reality, some animals are of a higher class.

Pigs: The old major represents Lenin / Marx. He had introduced the animals to the song. Beasts of england. Napoleon (allusion to Stalin), the villain, a Berkshire boar, gradually grows more powerful, with the help of the cubs he uses as a secret policeman. He expels Snowball (allusion to Trotsky) from the farm and uses dogs to impose his dictatorship. Change the commandments to allow him to have privileges like eating at a table. He and the other pigs learn to walk upright and behave like those humans they had rebelled against. Snowball, an allusion to Trotsky, was working for the good of the farm and had won the hearts of most of the animals, but was driven out by Napoleon and his dogs. Napoleon had also spread negative rumors about Snowball. Squealer (allusion to Molotov) is Napoleon’s propaganda minister and his chief assistant for all practical purposes. He uses the statistics to confuse the animals and show that they have improved their quality of life, and the animals, with little memory of life before the revolution, accept. Minimo is a poetic pig who represents all the admirers of Stalin inside and outside Russia.

Humans: Mr. Jones, a heavy drinker, the willing Tsar. His attempt to take back the farm is thwarted by the Battle of the Stable (Russian Civil War). Interestingly, Napoleon eventually becomes as drunk as Jones. Frederick, the tough owner of Pinchfield, a neighboring farm, represents Hitler and his farm represents the Nazi Party. Mr. Pilkington is apparently nice but canny. He and Napoleon draw the Ace of Spades (the highest card in a card game) and start a bad fight, symbolizing the tensions between the United States and Russia. Mr. Whymper (unattractive Western intellectuals) is hired by Napoleon to represent Animal Farm in human society.

Horses: Boxer is the entity that works the most on the animal farm. It is dedicated to the success of the estate. Boxer invests all his being loyal, kind and dedicated to the “good” of the farm, as described by the farm leaders. His helmets eventually split and Napoleon sends him to his death when he could no longer work (and Napoleon spread a rumor that he died peacefully in a hospital). “I will work harder” was Boxer’s motto in any difficult situation, and his utmost confidence showed that “Napoleon is always right.” Clover is Boxer’s partner. She works with Boxer and loves and cares for him, and blames herself when Boxer breaks her helmet. She is deeply respected by the three youngest who eventually take on the role of Boxer. Mollie is a third horse, a self-centered mare, who wears ribbons in her mane and eats lumps of sugar (she lives a luxurious life), and is pampered by humans. Later he goes to another farm in search of better comfort.

Other animals: Benjamin, the wise donkey who could also read, represents the Jews and lives until the end of the novel. Muriel is a friendly and wise goat like Benjamin, but dies early in the novel due to her old age. The cat represents laziness, the rats represent some arbitrary roaming people, the sheep represent the masses (and Napoleon manages the sheep in such a way that he is supported and believed by them), and the chickens represent the wealthy peasants. Moses is an old raven (bird) who sometimes visits the Sugarcandy Mountain farm, a place where working animals go after death, he claims. The cubs are the ones that Napoleon especially raises and makes of them a secret police. They become one of the pillars of Napoleon’s power at the Animal Farm.

The Joneses have a very friendly golden retriever named Sparky. But he is left off leash in the common areas of his homeowners association and the pooch walks up to the neighbors and jumps on them to greet them. The neighbors like the Joneses and Sparkys, but they have asked you to remind them to follow HOA rules and put their dog on a leash.

Or maybe you’re in a condo association that allows cats, but residents have complained that Mike in unit 249 has 13 of the feline creatures and the smell is becoming noticeable.

If your community association allows pets, but with restrictions, you need a plan for dealing with criminals. Here are five rules for dealing with negligent homeowners in your homeowners association.

1) Enforce the rules. Although you may like pets yourself, people have accepted your HOA in part because they liked the rules governing owner behavior. It’s your job – and fiduciary duty – as a board member of your homeowners association to enforce those rules. It doesn’t matter that Sparky is friendly. If neighbors are breaking the rules, and your neighbors’ ability to live in peace has diminished, put on your enforcement hat and do your job as a member of the HOA board.

2) Document the problem. If the Wilson family lets their dogs out at 6 a.m. every day and allows them to bark until they go to work at 7:30 a.m., start taking notes. Create a record of incidents and document them in as many ways as possible. Take pictures, record the barking, and ask unhappy neighbors in your Homeowner’s Association to write a complaint. Only when you have strong evidence that there is a problem should you approach the owners to resolve it.

3) Request compliance. Before you fall like an anvil on your HOA owners who don’t realize the stress their pets are causing, taste the honey first. Either in person or by letter, explain the problem and ask for it to be corrected. It’s hard for homeowners to get angry or dismissive if you’re in front of them, so a personal discussion can resolve the issue more quickly. However, if you go that route, document the discussion immediately afterward. Be specific in explaining the problem and the actions you need landlords to take, and don’t threaten them with fines or other punitive actions. The time for threats may come, but at this stage they can backfire.

4) Follow-up. After informing the owner of complaints and requesting a resolution, check back to see if the problem has been corrected. If not, get tough. Now is the time to remind homeowners of the rules and the penalties for breaking them. Review the governing documents to make sure you know your options. Then write a letter explaining the problem, your efforts to solve it, and the fact that it has not been fixed. Explain that if the problem is not corrected within a certain time, the HOA process will begin to deal with non-compliant homeowners. Keep that promise and take whatever steps are necessary to keep homeowners compliant.

5) Be compassionate. If the owners are in a difficult position, perhaps they have too many cats or dogs, but they don’t want to give them up because they fear they will be euthanized, volunteer to help. You may be thinking that’s beyond the call of duty, and you’re probably right. But if you don’t have the time or temperament to help the owners, ask an animal lover from your homeowners association to accept the point. The job may require phone calls to local shelters or posting information about the pets on adoption websites, but the result is likely to be positive. If you take that route, everyone wins.

The American Bandogge Mastiff is not a purebred dog, as we normally perceive the term. Bandogge refers to any breed of mastiff of the bulldog type, and comes from a Saxon word – banda – which means chain. This is because these dogs used to be leashed during the day and released at night to perform their guard duties. The American Bandog Mastiff fits this criteria as it originated as a guard dog and the ancestry of these dogs is often part Pit Bull Terrier and part Neapolitan Mastiff. However, these dogs have been bred for several generations by some kennels, without introducing any other breed. The American Bandogge Mastiff has a homogeneous body type and is a recognizable variety of dog.

These dogs originated in the late 1960s when Mr. Swinford, who was a veterinarian, decided to produce the best protection dog possible. It is not known exactly what breeds were used at the time, but the most common theory is a combination of a pit bull and a large molosser, such as a mastiff. Most people produce American Bandogge Mastiff puppies by crossing pit bulls with large, strong Neapolitan Mastiffs. Usually the mastiff is the female. Sometimes an English Mastiff is used instead of the Neapolitan one. Another method used to create dogs that conform to the appearance and standards of this particular mastiff breed is to breed bull mastiffs with pit bulls. However, these dogs are often referred to as pit bull mastiffs.

The Bandogge American Mastiff is known for its high intelligence. These dogs are docile, but very confident. Like all mastiffs, they should have a teacher who is available to them as they are loyal but need a lot of attention. It is not advisable to have an American bandog mastiff if you are going to be outside most of the time. While these dogs were not bred to be fighting dogs, they do share aggressive traits with animals that are, at least when it comes to other dogs. That means they make a bad decision for people who have never had a dog or are unfamiliar with dogs that don’t socialize well with others. Some use these dogs for fighting, but this is a bad idea, and most of the people who breed them do it to have good pets that are excellent guardians.

Bandogge Mastiffs have a lot of drive and are easy to train. They have a small drawback when used for protection, which is their relative silence. “Bark and hold” is the preferred behavior of protection dogs, but bandogge mastiffs are generally unwilling to bark. This is because part of their ancestry comes from fighting breeds, which do not normally bark as a warning. Therefore, teaching your dog to speak can be difficult.

Doors and windows are a very important aspect of any structure. Aside from the security and privacy aspects that they entail, they also add significant aesthetic appeal to buildings. Even internally, doors are very important to demarcate different spaces.

Similarly, windows have a lot to do with the feel of a home. Even in businesses, they have a lot to do with the general atmosphere of office spaces. This makes doors and windows an integral part of the construction of any type of building.

If you are building a house or even a commercial space, you will need the right type of doors and windows to complete the project. From selection to installation and maintenance, the process must be handled by professionals who know what they are doing.

That is why it is very important to choose the right company for the job. If you don’t know how, here is a quick guide to help you make the right choice.

Top factors for getting quality window and door installation services in Novato, CA

1. Variety

When looking for the right type of windows and doors, you have to consider many factors. The first of these is the range of options you can choose from. This will be subject to the actual design style of your home. A modern glass-based home cannot sport an oak door. Similarly, houses built in the classical style should retain that aesthetic. A good door and window installation service will give you the best options according to your construction style and aesthetics.

1. Quality

There is a huge variety of doors and windows available on the market today. Any good company worth its price will help you make the right selection for your specific needs. For example, if you want UV reflective windows or shatter proof wood or glass doors in specific patterns or additional security facilities on all of them. A good company should be able to present you with a bunch of options based on your requirements.

1. Installation process

This is really going to affect all the future expenses that you will have to bear. Depending on the nature of the installation, whether for aesthetic or safety reasons or a combination of both, this will vary greatly. You need to make sure that the installation meets your needs.

1. Installation costs

You want to install your doors and windows in the best way. But you don’t want to spend more than is necessary to get the job done. The best way to select the best services for this purpose is to look at some of these companies and compare their prices and quality of work. Reputation is very important in this regard, as it is difficult to avoid fixing a poorly done installation job. So, get recommendations from people you know or do a little research.

1. Maintenance Considerations

Now just having windows and doors installed won’t end your worries. You will also need to maintain them. Naturally, you have to take this into account during the installation itself. The person or company representative installing the windows and doors is the best person to talk about maintenance. They will be able to tell you how to get the best value from your investment for many years to come.

Where can you find the best window and door installation services in Novato, CA?

Golden Restoration & Construction is a leading home construction, remodeling and restoration company in Novato, CA. We offer the best window and door installation services in the entire state. Get the widest range of window and door options to choose from and install them in the most efficient way. Contact us today for the best door and window installation in Novato, CA today!

In today’s article, I am going to tell you about the Cisco IOS privileged EXEC mode command called “clear crypto gdoi”. Network administrators (like you) use this command to clear the current session state of a member of the Group Interpretation Domain Group (GDOI) with the keyserver.

The following is the syntax of the command:

clear crypto gdoi [group group-name | ks coop counters | ks policy | replay counter]

group Group name – This (optional) combination of keywords and arguments is used to give a group a name.

ks coop counters – This keyword (optional) is used to clear the counters on the cooperative keyserver.

ks policy – This keyword (optional) is used to clear all policies that are on a keyserver. Remember, using this keyword does not trigger (trigger) re-election of key servers.

repetition counter – This keyword (optional) is used to clear the anti-repeat counters.

Note: If you run this command on a group member, their policy (status) will be removed (cleared); and you will have to re-register with the keyserver.

And, if you run this command on a keyserver, its “state” will be removed (erased). Also, if redundancy is required between servers and this command is run on one of them, it will return that server to election mode to choose a new primary server.

By the way, if you decide to use the command, make sure your router (s) are running Cisco IOS 12.4 (11) T or higher.

I hope this article was very informative and helped you quickly understand the use of the clear crypto gdoi command. If you need to learn more; I suggest you visit my website where you will find the latest information on Cisco CCNA Security Exam Techniques (640-553).

To your success,

Do you like to allow your dog to lick your body and face? While some pet owners find the idea of ​​being licked disgusting, others find licking a loving gesture that helps them bond even more with their pet. However, if you like to allow your pet to lick you, you may want to think again. While he may seem playful, fun, and loving, your dog’s licking may give you more than you bargained for.

Where has your dog’s tongue been?

To get an idea of ​​why you might not want your dog to lick your face, all you need to do is consider the places where your dog’s tongue frequents. Most dogs spend a great deal of time placing their tongue in trash, dirt, rocks, sticks, private areas of their body, and even in feces. Obviously, the remnants of these items can easily follow on their tongues as they playfully lick your face. Even if dirt and feces are not in your pet’s mouth yet, the bacteria from these items can still be present. Therefore, allowing your pet to lick your face may not be the most hygienic decision.

Health risks of being licked

There are many potential health risks associated with being licked by your pet. One of the biggest potential health risks is the transmission of pinworms. Roundworms are a type of intestinal parasite commonly found in kittens and puppies. The worms are spread by licking and can lead to some serious medical complications. Some of the signs and symptoms associated with a pinworm infestation include:

• Cough

• Fever

• Headaches

Of course, if your pet is tested regularly and given deworming medication every month, the risk of getting pinworms from your pet is minimal. However, it is something to consider if you allow your pet to lick your body or face.

In addition to pinworms, there are other diseases and ailments that your pet can pass on. Leptospiroris, salmonellosis, and E. coli, for example, can be transmitted through saliva. Strep throat has also been linked to dogs licking their owners on the face. In addition, rabies is also transmitted through saliva, although you should not be at risk of contracting this disease if your pet has been vaccinated.

Dispelling myths about licking

Some pet owners know that dog saliva actually contains a special enzyme that helps promote healing. As a result, some encourage their pets to lick their wounds or cuts to help speed healing. It should be noted that the enzyme only works on dog wounds and does not help humans. Therefore, encouraging your pet to lick his wounds will not help him heal faster. In fact, it could lead to an infection, further aggravating your wounds.

While your pet will likely not transmit illness to you if you keep him properly vaccinated, it’s a good idea to discourage licking to reduce his chances of getting sick from your canine friend.

Wrap your feline friend around your finger

Everyone is going crazy for cat ring jewelry. One look at these adorable silver rings will make you want to shop the entire collection for yourself. Wear them with any type of outfit, be it a classy evening gown or a sundress, with its classy, ​​elegant cat ring jewelry, it will make sure you stand out no matter what you wear. Pamper those beautiful toes of yours with a little love for cats and show the world that you are always ready to cuddle those adorable kitties by flaunting your inner feline nature. Nothing makes a bold statement like these carefully crafted works of art, and there’s no better way to show off your quirky style than by donning one of these cheerfully stylish cat rings.

One size fits all fingers

You no longer have to worry about whether the ring you order will fit your finger. There are many absolutely beautiful rings that are adjustable and suitable for all finger sizes. Simply fold these cat-themed rings fit around your little finger and experience the snug, comfortable fit that will instantly remind you of your little feline friend at home. These adjustable cat rings are sure to bring back memories of you and your furry cat cuddling together. Every time you wear a cat ring from your jewelry collection, you can wear your love for your favorite pet on your finger all day long. Wear them on your ring finger, or all fingers if you like, and show off your crazy cat lady side.

An incredible variety of designs and styles

Cat ring jewelry is available in so many styles and patterns that you will have a hard time deciding which one to choose. If you find the idea of ​​wrapping a cattail around your finger appealing, then you can consider an adjustable ring that has a long cattail. Or, if you like paws and ears, then you can choose a ring that shows off these adorable parts of your cat. If a sphynx cat is what catches your eye, then you might want to go for one of that style too, just in case! Whether you want a shiny or matte finish, silver or rose gold, there is a piece of jewelry for every cat-loving woman. So bring out your playful side, put on one of these babies and get rocking! With the mind-blowing variety of patterns available, you can wear a different ring for each day of the year if you like!

I want to start this article by revealing that every sentence you will read here is my opinion. I don’t have solid research to back up anything I say. There was no peer review of the validity of this article prior to publication. I wrote this article for you because a dog that has been in our care at Kelsey’s Dog House for a long time concluded his stay with us this week. We will never see him again. His vet buried him. His owner’s decision to euthanize him was extremely difficult, as it is for most of us.

Dogs live fast

Dogs live very fast lives. They gestate quickly. They mature quickly. During middle age, they act at a very fast pace. Their hearts beat rapidly, even at rest. Food goes down in very few gulps and then comes out the other end in no time. They focus on one thing only for a few seconds and then move on to something else. Their sleep-wake cycles are generally much shorter than ours. Even your normal body temperature of 99-102 degrees indicates that your physiology is working in overdrive. It’s no wonder that when dogs reach the later stages of their lives, their batteries drain very quickly.

Old age problems for dogs generally mirror our own. Blindness; deafness; and lack of mobility due to arthritis; loss of muscle tone; and wavering equilibrium are part of the old age equation. Fittingly, a dog seems to retain its sense of smell to the end. What distinguishes old age in dogs from that of humans is the rate at which dogs deteriorate. While many humans take decades to show the wear and tear of a long life, dogs, living life in the fast lane, seem to reach a point where their health plummets.

An old dog

At this late stage, a dog is no longer himself. For example, although he may have been 100% reliable in conducting his business outdoors, reduced mobility and incontinence may cause him to relieve himself indoors. You can no longer play, in the traditional sense, or even explore because moving around is a chore. You may be disoriented most of the time because your senses are no longer giving you the feedback you need to navigate. Or you may just be too tired or sick to move around a lot.

Many dogs develop serious disorders and illnesses in old age. A dog with serious health problems will have to make frequent, expensive and stressful visits to the vet’s office. Older dogs with various disorders can experience varying degrees of chronic and acute pain. Pain relievers can ease the pain, but further dull a dog’s already reduced senses and alertness.

Before continuing, I want to re-emphasize that what I am writing here is just my opinion, especially regarding suffering. I don’t think dogs suffer in the sense that humans would describe suffering. An uncomfortable dog does not have a verbal dialogue with himself about his bad condition. He does not feel sorry for himself or suffer from his condition getting worse. I think a dog is in pain; and chronic pain makes a dog weak. It makes you more prone to hiding, sleeping, or acting out of place. That said, I will also say that a dog does not place an emotional value on his pain as we humans often do. When we say, “That dog is suffering,” we are falsely assigning a human attribution to the dog.

What does it all mean

What does all this mean for a dog and our bond with that dog? Since each of us has our own unique behavior that we call a personality, each dog has its own unique identity. Also, dogs, like humans, have a role to play, a purpose, so to speak. I believe that every dog ​​has a job in this world, whether it’s taking care of a pack, taking care of the backyard, or just sitting on your lap to comfort you. Some of these jobs are formal and skilled, and others are taken on by accident or good luck. In any case, dogs are usually happiest when they play a role that seems to fit their identity. When your dog has reached a point where he can no longer do any of the things that make him a dog, when he cannot do his job, then he becomes a shell of what he once was. He may still be physically present, but his spirit is gone. Compounding the problem, when your poor health causes you to do things you have never done before, such as accidentally urinating in the house, this causes a degree of stress. A dog knows what it knows. When what a dog knows no longer applies, or something happens that seems out of his control, he can’t rationalize it to make sense of it.

Let’s get you in the mix. Remember your dog as a happy and vital companion. Your positive energy and approval were food for her soul. When all you can do for your dog is worry about his deteriorating condition, it sends wave after wave of anguish and worry in their direction. If you’re frustrated that your old dog is making a mess in the house or acting strange, that sends a message, too. Your dog looks to you for safety and comfort. While you will certainly do everything you can physically to make him comfortable when his health fails, you may also be inadvertently sending emotional signals that make your dog’s situation worse.

When it’s time

There comes a time in a dog’s life when it’s time to say goodbye. We’d love to hang on to our best friend forever, but we know that’s not going to happen. Your dog, although he may be devastated by blindness, deafness, illness, and other disorders, still resembles your dog. He is still warm and furry and his tail is still moving when you stroke him. Your memory of what once was can fill in the details of a dog that is no longer there. You may not be in pain, but you are no longer satisfied. It doesn’t matter that it still looks and feels like your dog, because the dog you used to know is gone.

Many of us take a long time to reach this conclusion and it is understandable. Any decision to put a dog to sleep is difficult, feels premature, and is often tinged with guilt. You may feel like your dog has given you years and years of pleasure, and now you need to comfort and support him as long as he’s willing to move on. Again, this is perfectly understandable and completely rational thinking from a human perspective. Consider everything I’ve written here about what it looks like from the dog’s perspective.

Once your dog’s health slips, nature has no intention of restoring him. Your senses have been dulled. His mobility, as he knew it, is gone. Struggle for orientation. You may be in pain or so diminished by pain relievers that you cannot do any of the things you once liked to do. The comments he receives from you are full of pity. It cannot do its job. It can’t even perform normal bodily functions properly. Worst of all, none of this makes sense to him. The kindest and most loving act you can do right now is to gently help him find eternal peace.

Update 10-15-15: My wife and I had to euthanize one of our dogs last week. We did everything we could to keep our dog happy and reasonably healthy in her last years of life. There came a time when medications and nearly 24-hour care just weren’t enough.

In his final week, our dog seemed physically and spiritually exhausted. We felt like he was telling us, “It’s time.” Although we wish we could have her with us forever, we realized that her need was ahead of our wishes. He left in peace and without pain.

Puggle puppies are so cute, and getting a new pup is very exciting, but digging can be a threat! Unfortunately, digging comes along with puggle territory, especially when they are in the puppy stage. The good news is that there are a few things you can do to prevent this destructive behavior.

One of the most important keys is keeping your puggle entertained. They tend to dig when they are bored or have been held back too long. Dogs also have a natural urge to want to bury things, as it is part of their survival instincts.

Even though many puggle puppies have a digging problem, there is no “one size fits all” approach to eliminating the behavior. You may need to do some trial and error before you find the solution that works best for your pet.

Your first step should probably be to make sure your puggle puppy is getting enough exercise. This can be difficult if you are trying to crate training because there will be a certain amount of time that your dog will be locked up. Just make sure your little one can go out and play frequently while you monitor to see if he digs.

Another solution is to play indoors. If you have some space, you can play some indoor games with your pup to keep him stimulated. Taking long walks is another piece of the puzzle to get rid of that pent-up energy that can lead to digging.

Many puggle owners are confused about how much play time their dog needs. After all, not all of us can put in hours and hours to puppy play every day. As a general rule of thumb, your puggle will need a couple of hours of exercise each day in his puppy years. Mix this up throughout the day and it will be easy and fun for everyone.

This solution won’t always remove all digging behavior, so if it doesn’t improve, you’ll need to add other methods. It is important to make sure you praise their good behavior so they know what is acceptable. Your dog wants your approval and will work hard to get it.

Puggle owners have even come up with creative ways to eliminate digging for those more complicated cases. Some suggest spraying the puppy with water when he is digging. Others suggest filling in the holes with something undesirable like cayenne pepper. Others have been very successful in allowing their dog to dig in only one area of ​​the yard. All other areas are prohibited. This seems to satisfy the natural tendency, but at the same time maintains a certain order.

Preventing your puggle puppy from digging is very important if you want to make sure your dog remains obedient and your yard remains intact. Always make sure your puggle is getting plenty of exercise, but you may need to experiment with other methods as well.