Preparing Your Dog for Visitors

You have probably been in the situation where you prepare your house for company, anticipate a relaxing evening with friends and then are frustrated when your dog is noisily barking while you are trying to mingle with guests. Although your dog’s behavior may be undesirable, you can make him more relaxed around company by using pet products.

Be careful to avoid neglecting your dog before your gathering. By the time your visitors arrive, he may feel threatened by unknown people in his home or your dog may want attention. Plan some quality time with your dog before the company arrives so he is content or tired by the time visitors appear at your door.

Use a retractable or standard leash to take your dog for a walk before company arrives. Grab some dog toys and let him romp in the park or play fetch in your back yard. The exercise and fresh air may make him ready to relax later.

When you return, fill your dog’s bowl with fresh water and food. Make sure you use a dog bowl that does not slip or slide. Even if he is not hungry or thirsty, his dog bowl will have a beverage and food available when he wants it. If you put him in a separate room after guests arrive, leave some pet toys with him. If he can entertain himself and his needs are met, he is less likely to disturb your guests.

Essenti has retractable leashes, pet bowls, and scented floating rubber dog toys that will help prepare your dog for guests. Our rings, balls, discs and other toys can help make your pet tired before your guests arrive. Our non-skid pet bowls are washable and convenient.

Training Temporary Pets to Help the Disabled

The Otisville Correctional Center in New York has a new program that teaches inmates responsibility while helping them perform a service for others. Qualifying inmates can help train puppies for people with disabilities. The puppies live with the inmates for approximately 20 months. During that time, inmates are responsible for feeding, grooming, and teaching the dogs the necessary commands for them to help the disabled.

Once the dogs are sufficiently trained, they are picked up by a non-profit agency that unites the dogs with a disabled person. The dog and the special needs individual work together until the dog can satisfy their needs.
When raising guide dogs, puppy raisers will need leashes, pet bowls, and toys to care for the dogs and train them.

The trainers use tugs, balls, and other toys to teach commands and how to socialize. Leashes are instrumental when training and caring for the dogs because the dogs must be constantly exposed to people. Furthermore, owners rely on their guide dogs because they are unable to see, so the dogs must be very well-trained.

Although using inmates to train dogs is a new program, law-abiding civilians can also enjoy the experience of training dogs for the disabled. Guiding Eyes for Blind and the Eye Dog Foundation are two non-profit organizations that provide puppies and support for people who are willing to raise guide dogs.

Most non-profit organizations that supply and oversee the training of guide dogs require participants to live a reasonable distance from the organization, but there are organizations in many geographic locations.

Training a guide dog can be a wonderful way to contribute to the community. Nevertheless, it is also important to remember that caring for a guide dog is a temporary job and returning the dog to the organization can be traumatic when you have developed a strong bond.

Essenti Enterprises, LLC offers products, has a full line of sturdy pet bowls, retractable leashes, and floating rubber dog toys that are well-suited for training guide dogs. Our online selection is readily accessible and perfect for your training needs.

Getting Ready for the Kennel: Improving Your Dog’s Stay

It may be impractical to take your dog on vacations or business trips. A kennel may be the best place for him to stay if you are unable to leave him with a friend or relative. You and your dog may be nervous about his stay, but you can alleviate anxiety for both you by planning ahead.

If your dog has never stayed at the kennel, once you select a kennel ask if your dog can come for a short stay. A quick overnight will help make your dog comfortable before he returns for a longer kennel stay.

You can also take your dog to the vet before taking your dog to the kennel. The vet will be able to prescribe medicine in case your dog gets anxious while you are away.

When you take your dog, make sure you have all the items and information the kennel requests. They may want your dog’s current vaccination chart, health history and may require you to provide his dog food. You can increase your dog’s comfort at the kennel by sending along some toys, a blanket, or sleeping cushion that he uses at home. You can even leave your dog’s usual bowl. Your dog will love having familiar items during his stay.

Essenti Enterprises, LLC scented, floating rubber dog toys are the perfect familiar toy to accompany your pet to the kennel. Their scent makes them a favorite toy that your dog will enjoy regularly. The sturdy plastic rings, pulls, and balls are easily washable. If other dogs join the play, they will wash with ease when your dog gets home. Essenti dog bowls will also make it just as convenient for your dog to eat at the kennel as he does at home. The familiar scent of his own items will help make him feel secure at the kennel. Let out pet bowls and toys help your dog easily transition from home to a kennel.