- Give your dog lots of exercise. She'll be more interested in resting than barking when she's tired.
- Give your dogs bones or a toy to bite. This can be very helpful in keeping your dog occupied so he doesn't bark so much when you're leaving him home alone.
- Give the dog the gift of your scent. Rub your dog's favorite toy in your hands so, she can be comforted by your presence when you're not home.
- Make a distracting noise. If your dog likes to bark at certain noises, try making distracting noises like a radio or vacuum cleaner during those times.
- Pay attention to what your dog is trying to tell you. Sometimes, Fido may have a message he wants to get across. In this case, once you respond to him appropriately, he will quiet down.
- Reprimand your dog. Tell her to be quiet firmly.
- Reward your dog. If he quiets down after being reprimanded, pet him, praise him, even give him some treats.
- Get your dog wet. So, you're at your witts end. You've tried a lot of stuff, you've reprimanded your dog and she's still barking. It may be time to get out the spray bottle and squirt her.
Tips to Quiet a Barking Dog
Growing up, we had a dog named Benji. He liked to bark and bark and bark, especially when left home alone. So, what can you do if this is a problem for you?
Penny Ordering Her Pop
I'd like a can of soda, but I might need your help getting it open!
This is Penny, my aunt and uncle's cat. She's really affectionate and loves to be petted. She's also got that classic cat curiosity.
Colby goes on a picnic
This is Colby sporting a lovely red and white checkered bandana perfect for going on a picnic.Isn't he a good dog! :)
Benji, the family dog I had growing up wasn't such a good model.
He peed on the doll clothes I put him in.
This skillfully made dog bandana and others are available for purchase at
Canine Design - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7259434
10% of proceeds benefit the Montgomery County Humane Society.
Miss Biana Models on the Runway
Miss Bianca models proudly for the cameraPhoto courtesy of Rose Ridge Creations, a wonderful shop that features great quilted items like this pretty dog coat as well as quilted sling and zippered purses, tote and makeup bags, and baby items. All available at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7062092
Eddie Waits for Dinner
This is Eddie, looking so debonair as he waits patiently for dinner at the top of the steps.
This photo is courtesy of Opart, who has a great art photography shop on Etsy, where this photo and many others are available for purchase.
Opart also has a great blog where you can see wonderful Mediterranean style and design and sometimes more photos of Eddie.
Beautiful Dog Relaxes After Becoming a Star
This beautiful dog had their pictured hand painted on a coffee mug.
If you'd like your pet or a loved one's pet to be painted on a mug or another object simply visit http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5317562
to get a great gift made for yourself or someone you love.
to get a great gift made for yourself or someone you love.
Little Bit & Her Babies the Morning After
This is Little Bit the morning after giving birth to her litter of kittens.
Little Bit adopted StaceyRebecca who has a wonderful shop on Etsy selling skillfully crafted finger and hand puppets.
For fellow Etsians who are reading this, she also has a great book for only $4 sharing her advice she's acquired from three years of experience selling on Etsy.
Angel's Wish On-Line Auction to help Animals June 1-30, 2009
Angel's Wish will again be having an on-line auction, during June 1-30, 2009. We need your help to make this a success! We need both sponsors for the auction itself (up to 8 businesses), and lots of great items for people to bid on during the auction. You can donate on the auction website or bring items to the Angel's Wish Pet Adoption and Resource Center. Thank you for your support!
Donation Benefits and Information What we're looking for
There is no limit to what we can put in our auction catalog. Gift certificates often bring the highest donation, but items can be very popular, too. We can even combine items with your partners to create an attractive package item. Bidders like both practical and luxury items and services. Unique experiences that you can't get elsewhere, like lunch with a local celebrity, a private lesson from an expert, or VIP passes to a concert or event also generate lots of interest. We also have a list of unique, high interest items we can get at or below wholesale; contact us if you would wish to sponsor one of these items.
Why you should be involved
• Because Angel's Wish is leveraging a powerful community to raise a significant amount of money for helping pets.
• Because auctions are a fun way to raise a lot of money for a good cause.
• Because it's a great way for you to achieve widespread visibility by tapping into an engaged, active community to promote your products and services.
• Your donation is tax-deductible and will be used to further our mission of helping homeless animals and educating our community on animal welfare issues.
The Benefits of Being a Donor
• Each item you add to our catalog, we'll include your logo and a link to your website. It's a great way to drive traffic to your website!
• To promote the auction, we'll send at least six targeted email communications to our email database. Remember, our members will pass along our e-mail messages to their own friends and family-so there is no telling how many people our message will reach!
• We'll feature the Auction for Animals on our homepage, put reminders in our newsletters, and hand out auction info to potential bidders at our Pet Adoption and Resource Center, Mound's Dog Fest, Verona Hometown Days, and the Oregon Summer Fest Parade. We're also expecting excellent media coverage. It all means more people will visit our catalog, see your logo, and potentially click through to your website.
• In promotional emails and on the auction homepage, we will highlight "featured items". All items donated valued at $100 or more will be chosen as a featured item in at least one email and on the auction home page for a week. Bidders can click directly through to the item in the catalog, where they'll see the link to your website.
Help us care for homeless pets
You can help Angel's Wish help care for nearly a thousand pets, provide humane education to youth, and provide educational outreach, just by donating an item or two! Have a question or suggestions? Contact us!
Donate an item to the auction
Visit our auction website right now and click on "Donate an Item" or fill out the form below and return it to us to let us know what you'd like to contribute! The auction website is already available to the public; the sooner you donate the sooner you'll reap the benefits!
• Item Donation Form (PDF)
• Item Donor Letter (PDF)
Found at http://www.angelswish.org/
Donation Benefits and Information What we're looking for
There is no limit to what we can put in our auction catalog. Gift certificates often bring the highest donation, but items can be very popular, too. We can even combine items with your partners to create an attractive package item. Bidders like both practical and luxury items and services. Unique experiences that you can't get elsewhere, like lunch with a local celebrity, a private lesson from an expert, or VIP passes to a concert or event also generate lots of interest. We also have a list of unique, high interest items we can get at or below wholesale; contact us if you would wish to sponsor one of these items.
Why you should be involved
• Because Angel's Wish is leveraging a powerful community to raise a significant amount of money for helping pets.
• Because auctions are a fun way to raise a lot of money for a good cause.
• Because it's a great way for you to achieve widespread visibility by tapping into an engaged, active community to promote your products and services.
• Your donation is tax-deductible and will be used to further our mission of helping homeless animals and educating our community on animal welfare issues.
The Benefits of Being a Donor
• Each item you add to our catalog, we'll include your logo and a link to your website. It's a great way to drive traffic to your website!
• To promote the auction, we'll send at least six targeted email communications to our email database. Remember, our members will pass along our e-mail messages to their own friends and family-so there is no telling how many people our message will reach!
• We'll feature the Auction for Animals on our homepage, put reminders in our newsletters, and hand out auction info to potential bidders at our Pet Adoption and Resource Center, Mound's Dog Fest, Verona Hometown Days, and the Oregon Summer Fest Parade. We're also expecting excellent media coverage. It all means more people will visit our catalog, see your logo, and potentially click through to your website.
• In promotional emails and on the auction homepage, we will highlight "featured items". All items donated valued at $100 or more will be chosen as a featured item in at least one email and on the auction home page for a week. Bidders can click directly through to the item in the catalog, where they'll see the link to your website.
Help us care for homeless pets
You can help Angel's Wish help care for nearly a thousand pets, provide humane education to youth, and provide educational outreach, just by donating an item or two! Have a question or suggestions? Contact us!
Donate an item to the auction
Visit our auction website right now and click on "Donate an Item" or fill out the form below and return it to us to let us know what you'd like to contribute! The auction website is already available to the public; the sooner you donate the sooner you'll reap the benefits!
• Item Donation Form (PDF)
• Item Donor Letter (PDF)
Found at http://www.angelswish.org/
How to keep your cat from biting
First of all, know that you are not alone. My cat, Grace, took up biting as a hobby, but it has gotten better.
Here's some tips that can help curb your cat's biting:
- Don't give them attention when they bite. Especially if it's biting during play. Cats can use biting to get attention or because they think you make fun prey to play with. Walking away or putting them in a separate room can give them the idea that biting you is not fun. If your cat gets in wild moods where they are extremely bitey, a time out either in their crate or a separate room can really help. I've seen my cat become amazingly sweet after 10, 15, 20 minutes alone in my bedroom.
- Spray them with water. Most cat's don't like being sprayed with a water bottle and this can be a deterrant when they try to bite. However, if your cat is in a mood where they keep trying to bite you even as you keep spraying them with water, it's time for a time out for kitty.
- Give them play time where they can act out their aggression on toys instead of you. It is a natural instinct for cats to hunt. They need a little time to be able to act that out in positive ways. It doesn't have to be an expensive toy. Paper bags, milk rings, a piece of string while you're holding it and supervising all work great. Some cats love to chase after the light cast by a flashlight.
- Put Bitter Apple Spray on your hands or feet. My cat used to love to bite my toes as a kitten. It was very annoying. So I bought some bitter apple spray at Farm N Fleet to spray on my feet so she wouldn't like biting my toes anymore. I also sprayed some bitter apple spray on electrical cords just in case. This bitter apple spray I found was marketed for dogs - to keep them from biting at their skin and fur, but it can work for cats too.
- Discourage letting your cat play with your hands. It seems obvious, but I admit I've done this. It's fun for both the cat and me to try to catch my fingers, but it can be a really bad habit to get into.
- Say NO when they bite and move away from the cat.
- If they don't let go quickly when they bite, touch their nose with your finger. Cat's don't like it, and it can make them want to let go.
- Watch their signals. If their tail starts whipping when you're petting them, it's a sign they're getting annoyed or are irritable and they may need to be left alone for a while.
- Investigate the cause of the biting. Is there a new addition to the family? Has their status as king or queen been disrupted? Are they scared? In heat? Bored? Defending their young? Are they just playing? Are they overstimulated? Are they teething?
- Be patient. It takes time. Please don't give up on your pet because of a bad habit. With time and patience, these bad habits can get better. I was almost ready to give my cat away when I first got her, and she has grown into a wonderful cat.
If you have any additional advice or suggestions, please feel free to comment.
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