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  My Rainbow Bridge  Please, Join Me Here.  Write Your Stories I talked to a friend who lost her dog recently.  (I just lost 2 of my precious dogs - Benny & Dukie). She says that her way to get over the grief is to celebrate their life by writing about the good, the funny and even the aggravating stories of their life!  What a great idea.

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Before you rush ahead & welcome a new dog into your home there are several very important points to consider. Firstly where you’re living, what type of accommodation is it? Bungalow, cottage, flat, apartment, caravan etc, etc. What does it have to offer a dog? Does it have a safe garden or area that your dog can relieve itself in & better still run around in? Are there stairs for the dog to master inside the property; are there steps outside the property? Do you have a shared hallway or stairwell so there’s a strong chance you & your dog will encounter members of the public on a daily basis?

There are so many different scenarios involved.  You need to decide how exactly a dog will fit into your life.  And then, choose a dog that fits the mold.

It’s a joy a pleasure to adopt a dog.  It’s rewarding to adopt a dog.  But, it also takes thought and planning to adopt the right do for you.  The last thing in the world you want is to offer your dog a new home, and then take him back.  Please, do not do that. 

In this picture my Nikki, the Golden, is saying goodbye to her long time friend Dukie, 14. She knew, they always do know, what was coming the next morning. We adopted Shorty, our new member of the pack, a 3 year old black lab 2 weeks before. Dukie will always be a part of us!

- Another tip: If you know one of your precious dogs is on it’s way over their bridge, and you already know you will get another, get that dog before that day. That way, your remaining dog can bond with the new dog, and the grieving will be easier when the other dog must leave. It’s true.

I have been in deep conversation with several rescue administrators. I have learned one very important tip:

When you get your new pet / dog, give it a new name. With many abused or neglected pets the sound of their name being called can evoke terror and fear.

Call them by a new name, one that has the sound of happiness and joy when it runs off your tongue!

The Animal Care and Control in NYC and Marin Humane Society in CA have both started using this music full time in their shelters. A calm dog is a more approachable and happy dog, and more apt to be adopted! (Among so many other benefits, aiding in the healing process, anxiety etc.) http://www.throughadogsear.com/

Use Music to calm and soothe your pet when you bring them home for adoption. So many retired people are now getting pets. Come on you guys, you have the time, many of you the funds, and the heart!!

Give joy and life to a pet that needs you.
IF YOU THINK YOU’RE STRESSED OUT, CHECK OUT YOUR DOG!
Groundbreaking research provides “sound” solutions for the health and well-being
of canine companions
Five tips for taking a Sonic Inventory
What’s good for canines is also good for guardians!

Buster’s under the bed trembling at the first clap of thunder, Max has chewed the new couch to pieces, and Queenie regularly leaves a large present on the Persian rug. But now, thanks to sound researcher Joshua Leeds and veterinary neurologist Dr. Susan Wagner, help is on hand for anxious dogs and the people who love them.

Through a Dog’s Ear: Using Sound to Improve the Health & Behavior of Your Canine Companion (Sounds True, March 1, 2008, $18.95) is the first book of its kind to take a close-up look at sound and its effect on our loyal friends, shedding new light on the link between modern sensory overload and the uptick of psychological and physiological problems in the canine population. A 45-minute starter CD of music—specifically designed to calm dogs—accompanies the book. Clinical trials of the music conducted in kennels, shelters, clinics, and in homes produced results that were…well, like music to any dog-lover’s ears. Seventy percent of dogs in kennels and 85% in households showed a reduction in stressed-out behavior, including thunderstorm trembling, excitement with visitors, and separation anxiety. http://www.throughadogsear.com/

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