How to Build A Dog House

Home improvement may extend beyond your house to that of your pet. The family dog needs a good place to escape from the weather, and unless you’re willing to let him in the house, maybe its time to work on that doghouse you’ve been meaning to build. Building a doghouse is a great family project. With these instructions a beginner level DIYer should be able to complete this project in a weekend, using common household tools.
TOOLS
• Circular saw
• Sabre saw
• Hammer
• Nails
• Glue
• Roof shingles (optional)
STEP 1
Cut out all the pieces as illustrated. Adjust the size of the opening on the front piece to fit your pet’s size. Draw an arch on the front piece and cut with a sabre saw.
STEP 2
Glue and nail cleats front & back pieces from the edges.
STEP 3
Glue and nail sides and bottom to cleats
STEP 4
Glue and nail roof to front & back, be sure the overhang is equal on all sides.
Use any type of roofing material you like.
TIP: If your cut is a little off on the roof angle, you can add a piece of trim underneath to hide it.
http://www.ronhazelton.com/archives/howto/doghouse_construction.shtm
http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/abeng/plans/6278.pdf
http://www.leeswoodprojects.com/dog_house.html
http://www.buildeazy.com/fp_doghouse.html

Doggie Homes (DIY): Barkitecture for Your Best Friend (DIY Network)

Pet Loss And Grief

Within these few pages I have attempted to create a reference for those who have, or know
someone who has lost a pet. It is not meant as a “manual” on pet loss, as I feel there could be no
such thing. Everyone will experience the loss of their beloved pet differently, and attempting to
create a standard would be unjust.
Each of you will have different feelings at different times with regard to your loss. This is normal.
Shaming or depriving yourself isn’t healthy and should be avoided. If you feel as though it’s too
difficult for you to get through your grief alone, then by all means find someone who you feel
comfortable talking with. There is a list of resources at the end of this publication if you would like
to speak to someone trained in assisting you with your loss.
Most importantly, try to remember that you are not alone. There are thousands of pet lovers out
there who have gone through the loss of a pet and who understand it. I’ve lost several of my own
“fur babies” and it never gets any easier. However, I know that it is a part of life and always will
be. I can’t stop it, but I can also not let it stop me. This doesn’t mean that I will ever forget my
babies, but that I will carry their memory with me for all my days. And, when it’s my time and when
I cross the Rainbow Bridge, I’ll have a herd of sloppy, wet kisses waiting for me.
Take care of yourself. Hugs. Free E book PetLossGrief.pdf

Housetraining Your Dog – A Definitive Guide

What does it offer?

• A treasure-trove full of step-by-step instructions and detailed guidelines on dog housetraining.

• Insight into what you should and should not be doing after you bring your new dog home Endless facts on indoor and outdoor housetraining.

• The numerous dos and don’ts you MUST keep in mind while your are housetraining your dog – Highlighted details on the various pros and cons of crate training, paper training, outdoor training, litter box training and diaper training.

• Advice on what positive reinforcements work the best for your dog.

• Details of housetraining issues faced by almost all breeds of dogs – individual information on as many as 60 dog breeds!
With “Housetraining Your Dog – A Definitive Guide”, you don’t need to hunt for information anymore. It reveals the ultimate secrets of potty training dogs that can turn even the most erratic ones into social, fully housebroken pets.
You are getting power-packed information on anything and everything on dog housetraining you can think of, along with the fabulous bonus offer. Grab the chance while it lasts. Free E book HousetrainingYourDog.pdf

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4 Activities That Your Dog Can Do While You Are At Work

As a fellow dog owner I always feel a little twinge of guilt when I leave my dog behind. That is one of the reasons I opened my own dog daycare center, which is a great thing for you and your dog. Listed below are some other activities you can do when you leave your house.
1. Toys are always a great way to occupy your dog’s time. Unfortunately, most dogs lose interest in their toys as soon as we walk out the door.
Being social animals they have more interest in toys when we are around. An excellent thing to do is to make the toy more enticing. This can be accomplished with a little food. I am a big fan of Kong® toys. A Kong® toy is a hard rubber toy with a hollow center. They come in different sizes for big and little dogs.
A Kong® can be stuffed with a little peanut butter or cream cheese, a biscuit or two can also get packed into the center. A stuffed Kong® toy will keep your dog occupied for long periods of time and it can be stuffed over and over again.
My friend Pete Manning stuffs Kong® toys for his three Rottiweilers everyday when he leaves for work. He takes the Kong® toys and screws them into his fence. He says that it has saved his wood shingles on the side of his house. Kong® toys are available for about $14.95.
2. Another great toy for your dog is a buster cube. A buster cube has a hole on one side of the cube. You can pour some of the dogs kibble or treats into the hole. Once the food goes into the cube you shake it so the food gets trapped in the center.
Your dog can smell the treats inside the cube. Now they have to figure out how to get it out. You dog will push the cube around the floor. Every once and a while a piece of food will pop out. This will keep your dog’s interest in the toy.
My dog Sam will push her cube around the floor for 30 minutes at a time, take a rest and start all over again.
3. Don’t forget daycare. Dog daycare is one of the best activities for you dog. At a good dog daycare your dog will run and play with other dog friendly dogs. Make sure that the dog daycare is always supervised and provides plenty of water, treats, and special attention.
4. Teach your dog the “find it” game. Once your dog falls in love with his Kong® toy and buster cube start to hide them. Here is how you do this. Have a friend hold your dog’s collar while you place a stuffed Kong® toy behind a chair. Before your friend lets go of your pup, tell him “FIND IT!” Your friend lets your pup go and he goes right to the Kong®. After a few times make it more and more challenging for him.
Have your friend hold his collar and go into the other room. Hide the toy and let your pup in after you say “FIND IT!” When he gets real good at the game, provide multiple hidden toys in different rooms.
Use his Kong® toys, buster cubes etc. When you get ready to leave, hide the toys and tell him to find them as you leave the house.

KONG Stuff’N Beef & Liver Treats, Mini
“buster cube”