PupLife Newsletter - July 8th, 2010
Dear friends of PupLife,
We're proud to unveil a new look for the PupLife newsletter this week. We hope you'll find the new format easier to read (especially on mobile devices), and with more tips than ever, a bit more useful. Please do not hesitate to let us know what you think. Please make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and thank you for shopping at PupLife.com.
Rita & Scout (the PupLife pups) Photo Of The Week: Maltipoo!
Check out this adorable Maltipoo! Want your pet featured in our next newsletter? Send your cute dog photos to us at woof@puplife.com. We might just publish them on our website and in our newsletter.
Featured Product: The Anxiety Wrap
 For years, the Anxiety Wrap has helped dogs cope with thunderstorm anxiety, and yes, fireworks fear. In the wake of spring storms and the Fourth of July fireworks, many dog owners have turned to this wonderful "snug fitting shirt" for assistance. Including us. We first encountered the Anxiety Wrap when searching for a solution for our dog Daisy's fear of storms. Our dog Scout now wears an Anxiety Wrap to cope with heavy thunderstorms and it works wonders. The Anxiety Wrap is the original, snug fitting t-shirt for dogs, invented to relieve storm stress and anxiety. The shirt swaddles your dog, similar to the concept of swaddling a baby. The fit calms your pet, and most of the time, your dog will be able to relax, and sleep through the heaviest of storms. A healthier alternative to pills and medications, this is a one-time purchase that can help your pet for the rest of their life. Read more about the Anxiety Wrap.
New & Woof-Tastic: Lucky Pup Dog Tags
 Holy cow. How cool are these adorable dog tags from Lucky Pup? Made of durable antique aged pewter, these "kitsch meets cool" tags are perfect for your precious pup. With dozens of cool designs, there is guaranteed to be a funky tag that fits your four legged friend's personality. Plus, you can have your dog's name and phone number engraved on the back for free! Check out our huge selection of Lucky Pup Dog Tags today.
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Does Your Dog Have Separation Anxiety? Dogs with separation anxiety exhibit behavior problems when they’re left alone. Typically, they’ll have a dramatic anxiety response within a short time (20-45 minutes) after their owners leave them. The most common of these behaviors are: Digging, chewing and scratching at doors or windows in an attempt to escape and reunite with their owners. Howling, barking and crying in an attempt to get their owner to return. Urination and defecation (even with housetrained dogs) as a result of distress. Why Do Dogs Suffer From Separation Anxiety? We don’t fully understand exactly why some dogs suffer from separation anxiety and, under similar circumstances, others don’t. It’s important to realize, however, that the destruction and house soiling that often occurs with separation anxiety is not the dog’s attempt to punish or seek revenge on his owner for leaving him alone, but is actually a panic response. Separation anxiety sometimes occurs when: A dog has never or rarely been left alone. Following a long interval, such as a vacation, during which the owner and dog are constantly together. After a traumatic event (from the dog’s point of view) such as a period of time spent at a shelter or boarding kennel. After a change in the family’s routine or structure (a child leaving for college, a change in work schedule, a move to a new home, a new pet or person in the home). How Do I Know If My Dog Has Separation Anxiety? Because there are many reasons for the behaviors associated with separation anxiety, it’s essential to correctly diagnose the reason for the behavior before proceeding with treatment. If most, or all, of the following statements are true about your dog, he may have a separation anxiety problem: The behavior occurs exclusively or primarily when he’s left alone. He follows you from room to room whenever you’re home. He displays effusive, frantic greeting behaviors.
Read more Does Your Dog Have Separation Anxiety?
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"A dog is not "almost human" and I know of no greater insult to the canine race than to describe it as such" - John Holmes
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Dog Leash Safety Tips Cool Dog Leashes and Collars make your dog look his or her best. They have become very affordable and some, like the Lupine line, even come with a lifetime guarantee. The most important thing to remember about dog collars and leashes are that they can save your best friend’s life. This article offers dog leash safety tips and advocates always using a dog leash and collar unless you and your dog are in a completely enclosed area. A Dog Leash Can Save Your Best Friend’s Life With leash laws in effect for most city environments, it is common to see most dog owners walking their dogs on a leash, and for good reason. Keeping your dog on a collar and leash combo is not just good fashion sense: it’s the law. Dog leash laws protect both the dog and the dog owner from unexpected accidents. And let’s face it: you may have your dog under control, but are you 100% confident that the person walking towards you with two dogs off-leash has his dogs under control? As one ventures out of the city and into the suburbs one finds more dogs roaming off-leash (and many are unsupervised). In rural farm areas, it is very common to see dogs that do not even have collars, let alone leashes. While it is true that many dogs have been properly trained to avoid the busy roads, stop and wait for their owner at corners, and even return to their side at command, there is always the chance (no matter how slim) that a dog will chase a rabbit, deer, or bicycle into harm’s way. Simply put: the safest way to walk your dog is with a durable dog leash and dog collar combo. Most Dogs Actually Love Wearing Collars and Dog Leashes Most dogs take to their collars and leashes almost immediately. Puppies can easily be trained to like their collars by introducing them right before meals and taking them off shortly after. You can gradually increase the amount of time your puppy wears her collar, and before you know it, she’ll feel naked without it. Top Reasons To Use Dog Leashes Here are the top reasons we advocate that all owners use dog leashes and collars: Leashes prevent your dog from chasing animals, people, or bikes.
Using a leash is courteous to your neighbors, especially if they do not know the level of your dog's obedience.
One lost dog is one too many.
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