Pet Sitting vs. Boarding
Your pet may experience behavior changes when left home alone. They may destroy your favorite pillow, shirt, shoe, or other objects that contain your scent. The most common destructive behavior that dogs with separation anxiety exhibit is destructive escape behavior, in which the pet is trying to reach you. This behavior can be directed towards doors, windows, walls or even crate doors. NEVER punish a fearful pet by yelling or spanking, this can worsen the anxiety. Dealing with anxiety before it happens is the best solution.... When you are away, leave the radio or TV playing. Most of my pets request Animal Planet. "Nothing is more distressing to a pet left home alone than the sound of silence."
When arriving at your home for a visit, I approach your pet by calling their name. Always speaking softly and upbeat. They receive hugs and alot of affection. I like them to have some type of activity, whether a walk or playing in a fenced in area. I have never met a pet I didn't fall in love with. I try to comfort them as much as possible. I have found that animals respond best to in-home care. While you are away they want to sleep in their own beds, and eat out of their own bowl. They don't want to be stuck in a crate all day. Most of my client were afraid to leave their pets at home unattended the first time until they tried our service, now they would never go back to boarding.
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The number one biggest mistake dog owners can make with their dogs is to treat them like humans. The human race is such a kind, compassionate species that we tend to look at our canine companions as little humans. When in reality, they are canines and have a very different thought process. This is what differentiates mankind from other species in pack societies; there must be a specific order, from the leader on down to the last follower. Everyone has a place. The leaders are the strength of the pack. The followers need the leader to guide them. A dog has an instinct to constantly test the being above them and an instinct to be tested by the being below them. Instinct tells them that if there is not a strong being in charge their life and the life of the rest of their pack is at stake. This primal instinct keeps the pack secure and happy.
Dogs instinctually need rules they must follow, and limits to what they are allowed to do. When dogs live with humans, the humans become the dog's pack. For the relationship to succeed, humans must become the dogs pack leader. The mistake is made when the humans in the pack only give the dog love, and the other factors are overlooked. To a dog, constant affection without rules and limits goes against every grain in a dog's instinct. While dogs enjoy being loved on it does not satisfy the animal and it is not what makes them well balanced, stable minded, secure and happy. Affectionate love is a human trait, not a canine trait. Affection does not make dogs happy, satisfying their instincts do. You need to provide a proper emotional stability in order to achieve this, and showing you have an orderly pack with rules to follow is what the dog needs. Giving your dog affection is important for the human, and enjoyed by the dog, but must be done at the correct times.
A dog is an animal and does not possess the same reasoning skills as humans. They do have emotions, but their emotions are different than those of humans. They are simple creatures with instincts, and their emotions lack the complex thought process. They feel joy when they know you are pleased, they feel sad when someone dies. However, they do not premeditate; do not plan ahead and do not dwell in the past or future. They live for whatever is happening at the moment.
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Considering an Iguana as pets
Iguanas can make phenomenal pets. While you won't be required to give them long walks outside and potty training will not be an issue that gets you out of bed at 3 a.m., but there are a host of other concerns when caring for your iguana.
The three major care areas are going to be food, shelter, and taking care of their physical needs.
With proper, attentive care, your iguana may even live up to 20 years.
Most iguanas live out their happy lives in a terrarium. When purchasing a terrarium for your pet you should make sure that it will be big enough to give your iguana room to move and comfortably fit any supplies that need to be placed in the cage with him.
You would not want to sit in a small confined space for the remainder of your life, so do not assume that your iguana wants this kind of treatment either. Bear in mind that your iguana will grow. You need to place things on the floor of the terrarium to cover the bottom of the glass. Whatever you place down there will have to be washed or replaced on a regular basis. Iguana feces should be removed daily. Make sure that, whatever you choose to place on the floor of the terrarium, it cannot be eaten by your iguana.
Iguanas love the sunlight, so you are going to want to make sure that you do not deprive your new family friend. One of an iguana's favorite activities is to climb on logs and enjoy the shining sun.
Artificial UV light is also an option.
Talk to your vet before adopting an Iguana, make sure this is the right pet for you.
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