Pet Care Poems Going to the Vet and What do Our Pets Need

Pet Care Poems

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6htjmtxUOg

 

 

Welcome to today’s lesson on taking care of you pet
Murphy, please tell me what is a vet?
A vet is a doctor who takes care of your pets

Puddin, when you go to the vet, what do you get?
Vet gives me a shot, but I don’t fret
I know it’s good medicine that I'm going to get
‘Cause if I get sick, my mom will be upset

Matt-Matt, how often do we go to the vet?
At least once year so the vet can give us a check

Puddin, during that check, what do you get?
The vet checks for diseases to make sure they are not a threat

Very good Puddin, we’re not done just yet
There’s one more important thing that you get at the vet

Your heartworm medicine is what you need to get
And once a month, you give it to your pet

Or else we will get sick, on that you can bet.

In conclusion, don’t forget to go see your vet
The vet will keep you healthy, so there will be no regrets

 

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What do our pets need?
The answer is quite simple you see

They need the same things as you and me

 

They need to exercise and run and play
They need to spend time with family each and every day

 

Our pets get bored, our pets get sad
But when we get home, they are very glad

 

What if you lived alone, outside all day in a yard that’s fenced in
You might try to run away; go looking for friends

 

What if you had a lot of energy, but nothing to do
You might get destructive and scratch and chew

 

When pets eat your homework or chew up your shoe
They are not being bad; they just need something to do

 

So please don’t get angry or mad
Instead play with them and then everyone will  be glad

 

Our pets are special and should be treated that way
They are our family; let’s love them every day

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Capturing

 

Capture your dog doing something desirable, then reward her.

Called capturing, This works well for going potty, speaking, etc..

But I also like to use it in place of physical manipulation - especially with senior dogs (who will have joint problems), or dogs who have fear or aggression issues.

Example

You've tried and tried to get your Big Dawg to sit, but the treat or toy lure just isn't working.  Instead, wait until you see your dog about to plop down his but.  Say "sit" and praise or if you have treats handy, give a treat.  If you have a clicker on you, click.  This might take a little longer because you will have to catch them in the act.  But it works.

Note: If you say the command 3 seconds after the dog has sat, it's probably too late. You'll want to catch them in the act.

Rodney is in a new home

See email from his family:
Hi La Trenda,
I know you want to call and see how he's doing ( I know I would if were you!), so I thought I'd email and give you his evening activities. He's been busy cooking and playing!

He was very sad when you left and squeaked and stood right by the front door (and kept returning to it). I put [Rodney's Mom's Dog] sof-crate in the kitchen with me, and Rodney helped me make meatballs and also had some time to get used to me and my voice. Then we went and played outside where he went on a big sprint round the garden (so cute!). We've been outside to play about 4 more times and enjoyed looking at the moon. He just loved [husband] and raced around with his toy while [husband] chased him. Also tracked a possum trail around the trees in the back.

[baby] watched Rodney during his dinner in fascination and kept loudly yelling "Ba" and smiling at Rodney. Any time Rodney moved out of sight, [baby] leaned over in the highchair to see him. I think they're a perfect match!

And then once [baby] went to bed, Ben and I sat on the floor with him and played with the Nylabone, the treat toy, and a tug toy. He was so well-behaved and he lay next to us and chewed his toy while we petted him.

He's squeaking off and on now that it's bedtime but he's settling in and seems very comfy with his wonderful quilt you had for him. He'll be dreaming of La Trenda and all the hard work and love she put in to finding him a safe, happy home!!

Tell Lupe and Matt-Matt woof from Rodney!
[Rodney's Mom}

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