Peppers Paws

The Pomeranian Handbook (Barrons Pet Handbooks)Today we are featuring Peppers blog Peppers Paws.Pepper is a Pomeranian who always has something fun for you to read. She does a lot of pet product reviews, so youll find her blog very helpful, especially if you have a small dog! Pepper also does occasional giveaways and contests. Be sure to go over and...

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Come When Called Recall Training

Imagine your dog sneaking out of the house and running towards the busy road.  You burst out “FIDO, COME!”  Fido immediately stops in his tracks, does a fast U-Turn and runs right into your arms.  You whoopee it up with him, give him lots of treats, and have a good time jumping around with him.  Whew!  You just potentially saved your dogs life.  In order to get this response,...

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Adapting Training into Daily Routines

Making dog training a part of your day is easier than you think and you may actually be doing it without even knowing! Some of the following are examples of how you could include dog training in your daily routine.Sitting before a mealGiving them a place to lay down during the day and telling them to go there instead of pacing around your living...

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Day 1 of 28 Huh what happened

Well, this one is really quick & easy to explain. I fell off the wagon.So, today was Day 1 of 28 again. A quick hit out this morning. It included 2 mountains, rain, thick fog, a little sunshine, rain, one tosser driver & 198kms later I was home.My favourite cafe, on the top of Mount Nebo, is closing down for 2 months over June & July. The two owners are traveling overseas. They had a management...

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Safe Dog Chew Toys and Dog Bones

Most dogs love to chew!  Chewing is a very natural & normal dog behavior.  Chewing helps alleviate boredom & can even help keep your dogs teeth pearly white.  But dont forget to brush your dogs teeth too.  Puppies and adolescent dogs tend to have a high drive for chewing things.  Hopefully, you are working with a qualified...

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Arthritis Skin and Heart Supplements For Dogs

Do you have a dog who is scratching a lot?  Or maybe your dog has dry, flaky skin.  Of course, the first thing I would suggest is to get an appointment with your veterinarian, veterinarian dermatologist or veterinary food therapist and possibly a dog behavior counselor. You will want to ensure that you are...

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Basics of Rottweiler Training

Basics of Rottweiler TrainingIts essential for Rottweiler parents like you to know certain basic factors that determine your relationship with your Rottweiler and can go a long way in training him effectively.Before you begin training your Rottweiler, it is absolutely essential that you build a loving bond with him. This is important as it helps you to understand his needs and instincts and also allows...

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Ay Up Lights Customer Complaint

I get to process anywhere upwards of 80 emails a day. This customer complaint arrived from New Zealand this afternoon. I felt it necessary to share it.Quote from some crazy Kiwi...Hi to the Ay Up Team. I wish to complain about the light system I have just received. Firstly: when the courier bloke arrived and I signed for the delivery I thought there was some kind of mistake. The package was...

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100 Mile Fling has been flung

Well, Huw & his crew again put on a world class mountain bike race!Early Friday morning I drove to pick up Rhino, Marnie & my new best mate Herbie.850kms later we stopped for food, sleep, shower & put the bikes to bed. They have a big weekend ahead.Saturday morning we drove the last 300kms arriving at Bundanoon. This town is about 1 1/2...

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When To Crate Train Your Puppy

While doing a search for some Talented K9 things, I came across another site that used my article Talented K9 Crate Training Tips. I am happy they thought my article was worthy of posting on their own site. So I wanted to give another thank you and a link back. Visit them at When To Crate Train Your Puppy The post was published a while ago, but better...

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Sunday Morning Ride

I do almost all of my training either by myself or with my partner Natalie. So group rides are few & far between. Yesterday saw Natalie & I meet up with a few Ord Minett & QSM riders. All great people to ride with. A majority of the peloton were in Velo.net.au kit!I have a new job! I now work for Ay Up Lighting Systems. Great location,...

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Religious experience in the mountains

I found that if you drag out the picture it makes the mountain look steeper. I was looking for a group ride today. Everyone I came across was going for a flat ride. I wanted to head to Mt Mee. So, as with many of my training rides, it was just me. On the way down off the mountain I sped past some of the awesome QSM dudes & dudettes on their way...

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A little Update

Hello Everyone,Yes, Im still dog training!I had lost the time for updating this and Facebook (which has since been unpublished) since being a mom is my number one priority. However, I am still accepting new clients! My current hours are limited but if you contact me we can schedule something that works for all of us!  Also, I have...

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How to Prevent Anxiety in the Crate

Image Credit: Taken by me of our dog BlackjackI wrote a Bubblew post today on How to Prevent Anxiety in the Crate Learn how to properly introduce your dog into the kennel and teach them to relax instead of getting all worked up! If your dog already has anxiety in the crate, this will still work for you! It also helps get rid of anxiety in the crate....

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Blacksheep Imports Blog

Pete & I never organise to go for ride with each other, however quite often we seem to bump into each other on the trails or at the top of Mount Nebo, Boombama Cafe.Pete is one of the local, Blacksheep Imports dudes. He has started a blog to keep us in the loop.Personally, I know very little about the bikes he imports. What I have seen of each & everyone of his machines is they are exceptionally...

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Spring Is Here! list of plants that can be harmful to your dog

Its been a week since spring has officially started and it is getting warmer! You know what else happens in spring? Flowers! All kinds of different flowers are blossoming in the spring time! Yay for beautiful scenery and an awesome back drop for photos right?!Well I wanted to make this post about flowers and plants because although they can...

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Who Dare Wins

Regardless of any possible outcomes, conquering your fears & taking a leap for something you passionately believe in means you have won...who dares, wi...

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Is Your Dog Always Running Away

If youre experiencing issues with your dog always running away, there are numerous things to look at first. In this article I hope to first direct you towards things you can change and be sure you are doing, then hopefully direct you towards a way to keep your dog from needing to escape in the first place. Dogs escape for a few reasons, lets look at...

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BOgear bike bling

I am always impressed by innovation, design and vision that produces an awesome product. BOgear is a Brisbane based company that ticks all the boxes with its gear.One of the magical features of their products is they happily customise, modify do whatever is necessary to quickly post out a product that will do what you want and will last a lot longer...

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Outdoor Activities With Your Dog

As some of you probably already know, I am a big advocate for keeping your dog on leash when out in public, or even in  your own yard unless it is securely fenced.  Some people may think Im a bit nuts, or too cautious, but I feel I am only being safe & most importantly ensuring the safety of my own dog.  I do not appreciate or tolerate...

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How To Calm My Hyper Dog

Fired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out: Training the Crazy Dog from Over the Top to Under ControlAre you wondering How To Calm Your Hyper Dog? I believe I can help! First, ask yourself why do I have a Hyper Dog? The answer to this is usually, too much pent up energy. With our busy lives, dogs are usually left home for most of the day with nothing to do....

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