How to Stop Your Dog from Peeing on the Carpet Now

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Dogs may be adorable creatures and keeping them indoors can be such a joy. Giving them food through an automatic pet feeder would be convenient too. So, even when you are out, you don’t need to worry that they will get hungry.
While dogs are great security guards for your home, they can be naughty from time to time though, so you need to prepare yourself for when they misbehave. There are times when it’s hard to keep them in control. Sometimes, they will mess up with the pet water fountain or run around your home like crazy in the name of fun.
There are times, however, when their antics become destructive. Some dogs love peeing in the wrong places like your carpet. The last thing you want to end up with is a carpet that is stinking of dog urine.
If your dog thinks that the carpet is the perfect place to pee, you need to do something about it quickly or else you will tolerate this bad habit. What’s the best way to discourage your canine to do answer the call of nature by peeing on the carpet?

Here are 4 things that you can do to address that behavior:

Potty Training
There’s no denying that a dog needs to be reminded that it should be peeing in the right place. One way to make sure that your dog knows this is to start potty training. Teaching your canine about proper behavior is a must if you do not want to end up cleaning the carpet over and over because your pet considers it as his bathroom.
Potty training will help your dog realize that there is a right place to pee. This means that it would be easier to teach your dog about the right place to poop. So, if you have a dog that has not been housebroken yet, this may be a good choice.
Potty training is all about teaching your dog that there is a place to poop. The most effective way to accomplish this is through positive reinforcement and by rewarding your pet. Taking your pet outside to a regular spot to pee or poop is the best choice to do this so that next time, they will know what to do.

Crate training
Another choice for making sure that your carpet will not suffer from more accidents is through crate training. Keeping your pet in a crate and letting them out when they have to go is easier and less dangerous when they are in a crate. Just a word of caution, this is not the magical answer to all dog problems.
Housetraining is best done using crates although there are differences in opinion about that among dog owners. Some people find this to be an inhuman way to treat canines since the animals are placed in captivity. Although you can put a dog in a crate when you are out, it’s not recommended since dogs tend to feel depressed when you leave them alone for long periods of time.
Crate training is a means of making sure that the newest addition to the canines in your family will not destroy your house. However, you should never consider this as an option when you are dealing with puppies that are less than six months old. The maximum number of hours that you can leave your pets in a crate is just four hours, so always keep that fact in mind.

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Clean carpets to remove any trace of pee
Dogs have a good sense of smell. This is one of the reasons why they are such a valuable companion when you are hunting and tracking. This same ability can backfire when you are training your dog to stop peeing on the carpet.
Once your dog already peed on your carpet, they will leave their scent in there. If they get a whiff of that smell and they get the urge to pee, they tend to do the deed in a place that smells just like pee to them. So, if there are still traces of pee smell on the carpet, they will love to pee in there as much as they want.
You also need to keep in mind that just because you can’t smell the pee, it’s not there. Make sure that the carpets are cleaned thoroughly so that your dog will not get the urge to continue peeing on it. Although it’s good to use homemade solutions, always make sure to get the scent totally gone or else your carpet could still be in danger.

Hire professional dog trainers
If you have done everything that you possibly can but your dog is still peeing on your carpet, you might be feeling quite frustrated by now. Don’t worry, there are still choices that are open to you. You can always look to professionals for help. These people are the best choices that you have when it comes to understanding dogs and their behavior.

When things seem to be too hard to handle and your dog just won’t budge, there could be a bigger problem. Professionals can help you in this aspect and they might even assist you in handling your dog and making it obey you. This may be a costly option but it would totally pay off.
Dogs that keep on urinating on the carpet can be a huge source of frustration. If this is one of your struggles, try to look into these suggestions.
Did you ever own a dog that kept on urinating on the carpet? What did you do? Tell us all about it in the comments section and be sure to share this with your friends if you found it useful.

BIO:
My name is Diana Hutchinson. I am the founder of Tinpaw.com.
I have more than 10-years’ experience in nurturing and caring cats & dogs. I love them. Since long ago they had been become important members of my family.

Small Black Country Business Gets Twitter Boost from Theo Paphitis

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Small business start-up, BIGPAWS.CO, has received a business boost from Retail Entrepreneur Theo Paphitis.

Tracy Messer, owner of BIGPAWS.CO, tweeted Theo about her business during ‘Small Business Sunday’ and was one of six weekly winners to gain a retweet by Theo to his huge Twitter following.  This weekly initiative, set up by Theo in 2010, now has 1700 #SBS winners and supports small businesses in the UK.

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Business and retail entrepreneur and self-confessed Shopkeeper, Theo re‐tweeted Tracy’s message to his 500,000 followers which has resulted in BIGPAWS.CO getting increased followers and orders for her Wall Mounted Dog Bowl Holders, a unique product which fits at any height and stops your dog’s bowl sliding around on the floor.

Tracy said, “I’ve only been trading for 7 months, so as a relatively new start-up it’s great to have support from Theo because it’s tough trying to raise your profile when you’re a small business. Theo has recognised all the hard work and helped spread the word about what the business is about.”

Small business champion and Ryman Stationery, Robert Dyas and Boux Avenue Chairman, Theo Paphitis, said: “We are thrilled to welcome new #SBS members every week and highlight just how important it is to support our small businesses here in the UK.  My vision is that everyone who has ever won an #SBS re-tweet from me becomes part of a friendly club; like-minded individuals who can share successes and learnings. The website and Shop #SBS will also give a valuable profile to the winners chosen and I wish BIGPAWS.CO every success.”

Anyone looking for a re‐tweet from Theo should tweet him about their business on Sunday between 5 PM and 7.30 PM and include the hashtag #SBS. Six lucky businesses are re‐tweeted every Monday at 8 PM and then invited to enter their profile on the new website, attend the annual #SBS networking event and take advantage of the networking opportunities.

Do you know the effects of dog poo in the sea?

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Millions of people enjoy the British beaches each year, paddling in the sea or, if they are daring enough, going for a chilly swim!

To protect and advise the general public using the beaches the Environment Agency check the areas of the coast classified as bathing waters 20 times a year monitoring their water quality. They then report a result of either excellent, good, sufficient or fail on their website and at signage on the beach.

Did you know that dog poo has a significant effect on these results?

effects of dog poo in the sea

Not only is it unpleasant to find dog mess in the sea but the harmful bacteria in it can make those swimming and paddling sick. Also, if left on pavements inland it can also be washed into the sea during heavy rain.

As this bacteria affects the bathing water quality high volumes of dog poo increases the risk of the bathing water receiving a fail status, resulting in the location being withdrawn. This may have a bigger impact on the coastal economy relating to tourism and jobs.

LOVEmyBEACH is a campaign with a huge challenge: to work together to keep our local beaches and bathing waters clean. That is why we are speaking to as many responsible dog owners as possible to who can help promote this important message so we can all enjoy the beaches for generations to come. As always, please bag it and bin it when on the beach as the tide cannot wash away your dogs bad deeds.

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What dogs really think of their owners – video

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If you’ve ever wondered what dogs might say if they could talk, then now’s your chance to find out.

As well as making dog lovers laugh, the video hopefully shows why it’s important to register your appliances. In the event of a product recall, you’ll be alerted to the dangerous device you have at home. Electrical Safety First’s research found that 5 million tumble dryers were recalled last year, but thousands remain in people’s homes to this day, putting dogs and their owners at risk of house fires.

It only takes a few minutes to register your appliances, and one day your dogs might be thankful you did!

Visit registermyappliance.org.uk today.

A dooup for Mother’s Day

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Whether a mummy of a human or a mummy to the furry variety, or mummy to both, Mother’s Day is an important day to honour all that ‘mumminess’! And what better way to do that than give a gift that keeps on giving…or in this case, saves mummy time and effort, not to mention, eliminating the ‘yuck factor’ that comes with clearing dog poo.

A dooup for Mother’s Day

The only downside to owning a dog is clearing the waste. So, brand dooup exists to make this job easier, with a convenient and hygienic garden gadget for home and a convenient all in one product for on the go.

Our garden dooup has been successfully clearing and sanitising gardens since 2012 and has earned its’ title as ‘Best for the Garden’ by Dogs Today magazine. This prestigious vote means that we can truly provide mummies of furry kids the ultimate answer to the issue that is – the garden being used as a toilet! The dooup Complete Pet Waste Clearer is a handy garden gadget that makes an unpleasant chore easier, more hygienic…and one customer has even said that whenever she uses hers, it makes her smile!

Put a smile on her face this Mother’s Day and buy her a garden dooup www.thedooup.com/shop and why not register for The dooup walk-ease too? www.thedooup.com/walks

A dooup for Mother’s Day

 

Why the UK Should Acknowledge Emotional Support Animal

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In the US, the number of emotional support animals is growing steadily. Thousands of mental health patients have been able to survive difficult times with their ESAs without expensive therapy sessions and medical bills. However, acknowledging the importance of emotional support animals in the UK is still a controversial subject. While airlines in the US allow passengers to travel with emotional support animals, (they should have specific documentation to prove they need one) the rules are different in the UK.

British Airways let passengers carry their assistance dogs in the cabin with prior agreement, whereas all other emotional support animals need to travel in the hold. According to The British Airways, if an individual is travelling with a recognized assistance dog, the dog will be placed in the cabin, without any additional cost. Unfortunately, you cannot book this service in advance but when it comes to the actual flight, there are a limited number of spaces for dogs.

Emotional Support Animal

However, when it comes to ESAs, they have to be placed in the cargo bay but the airline assures IAG World Cargo takes good care of all transporting animals and pets. An Emotional Support Animal is a companion animal for people having physical and psychological needs. The animal does not necessarily have to be task-trained and the purpose of keeping one is to benefit from the unconditional love and affection it provides.

Research implies that mental health issues in the UK are rising and mental health services struggle to provide effective and timely solutions as people have to wait for months to get appointments. An emotional support animal offers long-term support and will help people spend less with this permanent support system.

Owing to extensive researches around the world, ESAs are now prescribed in some states in the US and are recognized legally as service animals that receive the same rights as guide dogs. There are many companies in the US, such as TherapyPet.org and EmotionalSupportAnimalCo.com, that make it very easy to obtain this type of documentation for your pet. However, in the UK, emotional support animals are simply not recognized even though prisons, educational institutions and medical premises provide sessions with therapy dogs, to help reduce anxiety, depression and stress.

Since ESAs are required to follow animal import and quarantine rules, there are a few places in the world where they are not allowed at all, such as Maldives, or have to go into quarantine (New Zealand or Australia). Therefore, you should check with the embassy of the country that you want to visit with your emotional support pet.

Nothing is documented in the guidance document about the UK regulations about giving access to guide dogs and assistance dogs. Even though there is no law that prevents the British from accepting a pet or emotional support animal that travels by air with its owner, it is uncertain if the handler of a privately trained assistance dog will be allowed to attend places of public accommodation and public transportation.

By assisting individuals with disabilities to function better in society, emotional support animals serve a greater purpose than conventional house pets. The purpose of an ESA is to offer healing benefits to individuals with psychological, mental or emotional disabilities. Emotional support animals are not restricted to just dogs and all domesticated animals qualify for an emotional support animal.

The purpose of an emotional support animal is to offer therapeutic benefits to individuals even when they are traveling. The British are familiar of viewing dogs in harnesses or other types of assistance dogs that wear bright colored capes with the Assistance Dogs of the UK logo. People who wish to carry their emotional support animals or dogs are suggested to consider pet friend hotels and rent a car services to help you keep your emotional assistance dog with you.  In the future, our hope is that therapy animals are recognized in the UK and are able to support their owners during times of need no matter where they are or what the situation is. As more research unfolds, I wouldn’t doubt the UK starts to identify these types of pets in a legal manner.

Author Bio: Brad Smith is an avid content writer who enjoys telling stories about animals and their effects on human mental & behavioural health.

Loch Tay Highland Lodges were presented with the prestigious award of ‘Best Glamping Site, Scotland’

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Loch Tay Highland Lodges were presented with the prestigious award of ‘Best
Glamping Site, Scotland’ at the inaugural Scottish Outdoor and Leisure Awards
ceremony in Glasgow in late 2016.

Jo Barrie, Loch Tay Highland Lodge’s General Manager was there to collect the
award:

‘We are delighted to have won this award in such a strong category of finalists.
We are passionate about giving our customers the very best service, and our
Glamping accommodation offers our visitors another way to enjoy their
adventure in our beautiful area of Scotland. This award is testament to the whole
team at Loch Tay Highland Lodges who have been striving to deliver the best
customer service and experience to everyone who visits our site.’

Loch Tay Highland Lodges

The judges at the Scottish Outdoor and Leisure Awards were set a difficult task
as 1000 of the very best leisure businesses across Scotland engaged in the
inaugural event – voted for by the public they gave a true reflection of what
Scotland has to offer for both visitors and staycationers.

A massive 8,000 votes were cast by the public with 17 categories being
represented from campsites and holiday parks to outdoor festivals and adventure
experiences.

The sparkling, red carpet gala evening was hosted by Scottish comedian and
broadcaster Des Clarke.

‘We are very proud to have been awarded Best Glamping Site in Scotland’
continued Jo ‘and look forward to welcoming you soon to Loch Tay Highland
Lodges’

Loch Tay Highland Lodges
www.lochtay-vacations.co.uk

Memorial glass for our dogs

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Our dogs are part of our families and those who have suffered the loss of one of their dogs will know all too well how sad a time it can be. One lady has taken steps to produce a keepsake that not only looks beautiful, but allows you to remain close to your departed friend.

Memorial Glass Art

In a picturesque village just outside of Lancaster, Sarah Livingstone, an inspirational glass artist, has been producing a series of enchanting decorative products for those unfortunate enough to have recently lost their beloved four-legged friend. The range is known as memorial glass.

Memorial Glass Art

The delightful series of With Love & Light memorial glass products are unique in that each one can incorporate a pinch of the ashes from your departed pet. Sarah was inspired to carefully and respectfully include such a personal element into her products having lost her dog herself three years ago and set about adapting her existing designs for the special pets in our lives.

Memorial Glass Art

The memorial glass art on its own is to be marvelled at. The intricate designs, bold, bright colours and superb handmade craftsmanship make them a beautiful addition to someone’s home in their own right. The choice of such beautifully coloured glass means that it is not a passive ornament; when the light changes and catches the glass at different angles, it sends twinkles of uplifting light around the room and is a glorious reminder of all of the happy times you experienced with your dog. A short glance at With Love & Light’s customer testimonials will show you just what a welcome reminder that is proving to be for people.

Memorial Glass Art

You can choose from a range of existing designs available and, for every pet memorial glass product purchased, a donation will be made to the RSPCA. If you are looking for something a bit more personalised, Sarah will be more than happy to try and accommodate your wishes into a unique design.

Memorial Glass Art

With Love & Light has really found the right balance between aesthetics and sentiment, recognising how strong a bond we develop with our dogs and paying tribute to that is something all of us dog owners really appreciate

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Pembrokeshire Tourism and Burns Pet Nutrition Team Up to Launch the County’s First Dog Friendly Tourism Awards

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Pembrokeshire Tourism and Burns Pet Nutrition have launched the first ever Dog Friendly Pembrokeshire Tourism Awards. The awards are designed to encourage responsible pet ownership and recognise the efforts of outstanding local businesses throughout the county who are helping to make Pembrokeshire a dog friendly destination for visitors.

The open spaces of Pembrokeshire are becoming increasingly attractive for dog owners as a holiday destination and with miles of fantastic coastline there’s every opportunity for the holidaying pooch to enjoy themselves just as much as their owners without having to endure the trauma of separation. Many of Pembrokeshire’s tourism providers and businesses are dog friendly and their numbers are increasing as demand to accommodate four legged visitors continues to rise.

Tourism Liaison Manager; Dennis O’Connor said “The tourism economy is extremely important to Pembrokeshire and with an increase in staycations reported last year the Dog Friendly Pembrokeshire Tourism Awards present us with a unique marketing opportunity. We are delighted to be collaborating on this with Burns Pet Nutrition, a highly respected and ethical company and pleased that the awards will be judged by the Burns by Your Side Reading Dog teams who already do so much excellent work in communities across the county”

Environmental impact is a vital consideration for tourism providers in the county and Pembrokeshire Tourism together with the team at Burns Pet Nutrition are working with the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority to stress the importance of visitors helping to keep Pembrokeshire dog friendly by following the Countryside Code, respecting other people and their animals and protecting the natural environment to make sure everyone can enjoy our great outdoors.

Burns By Your Side is part of the Burns Pet Nutrition Foundation – a charitable trust set up by John Burns to improve the lives of people and pets. Since 2015, Burns By Your Side reading dog teams have worked with local schoolchildren to improve literacy and confidence skills across the county. Reading can often be a scary experience for a child, but it has been proven that reading to a canine companion reduces stress levels and creates an environment where children feel empowered and positive.

Speaking about the launch of the awards, Veterinary Surgeon and business owner John Burns said “We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to promote our Burns By Your Side reading dog project while rewarding the amazing dog-friendly tourism businesses that Pembrokeshire has to offer”.

The categories for the awards are:

  • Best Dog Friendly Beach sponsored by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority

  • Best Dog Friendly Town / Village sponsored by Greenacres Animal Rescue

  • Best Dog Friendly Holiday Accommodation sponsored by West Wales Holiday Cottages

  • Best Dog Friendly Pub / Restaurant / Café sponsored by the Western Telegraph

  • Best Dog friendly Day Out / Attraction sponsored by The National Botanic Garden of Wales

  • Best Dog friendly Caravan / Campsite sponsored by All pets vet Care

    • Nominations for the awards are open until midnight on Monday 27th February. Judging will take place 1-31st March before the awards winners are announced at a special ceremony at Slebech Park Estate on 23rd May.

    Members of the public, visitors, tourism operators, community councils and local tourism associations are encouraged to submit nominations online at www.pembrokeshiretourismawards.net

    A big dog walk

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    Do you walk your dog regularly? Are you both reasonably fit? Have you considered a walking holiday?

    I answered YES to those questions and decided it would be a great holiday with my dog whilst seeing some fantastic countryside and staying in some brilliant B & B’s and hotels along the route. The first adventure was the Coast to Coast; St. Bee’s to Robin Hood’s Bay 190 miles following in Wainwright’s footsteps.

    We did this walk in 3 chunks, due to time constraints and work commitments.

    St Bee’s to Shap
    Shap to Richmond
    Richmond to Robin Hood’s Bay

    We used a luggage transfer company and they transported my dog’s cage, which meant he had his own safe space every night and I could leave him securely in the room, if necessary. The scenery was stunning: The first leg being mainly across the Lake District. We arrived by train to St. Bee’s in the pouring rain one August Bank Holiday Monday, thank fully the following morning the start of our trek was more clement.

     

    Dog walks
    It is a beautiful route and well walked.  Many American groups, Canadians and Australians do the whole walk in a couple of weeks and we’re not talking about the 30 something’s. The people we met were often retired and regularly “hiked” back on their home turf. The camaraderie on the route is brilliant as you often meet, overtake or get overtaken by the same people and then when you’ve checked in to your overnight stay you may find them in the Bar! An evening chatting over the days exploits the highs and lows make this fantastic trail all the more exciting and interesting, not to mention the well earned good beer and food.

    Sleeping dog
    And the dog? Well he was often to tired to join me in the bar, after a quick dry off and refuel this is how I’d find him!

    Thanks for reading.
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