The Silver Bot

There is nothing like unconditional love. Although it is possible to receive this gift from another human, it is more likely you will experience the feeling from an animal. When animals were domesticated, force was put upon them to rely on human beings. The very sad part that makes an animal lover weep is that many humans fail to recognize this and are not kind and thoughtful of loving animals.

A need for people to learn about and work with animals is very high. Pairing this with the huge amount of humans that need to feel useful and loved creates a win-win situation. Variations of how one can help is wide, supplying jobs abundant in rewards and are suitable for anyone that loves these glorious creatures.

A persons age really doesn’t matter. Someone who is young can start early and build their career during the college years. Studying to be a veterinarian, biologist, researcher or wildlife consultant are just a few choices. All jobs working with animals offer a gazillion jobs under each header. An older person definately has the ability to attend school, but might opt to be a caretaker or get involved with a nature center or humane society. These types of jobs take a patient worker and an older person who has raised a family is sometimes the best candidate. Rewarding returns are what is in store for anyone choosing to work with animals.

Other thoughts for anyone to ponder would be a career in pet grooming, rehabilitation, zoology or pet photography. Training to be an animal handler or a veterinarians assistant creates a rewarding atmosphere as would working as a dog walker. There is nothing like looking into the eyes of an animal as they radiate love. Do a little research and join a team of people who are very much needed.

OUR CHILDREN’S STORY Randy N. Warner

One we must regrettably share with our children for they most certainly will find out on their own.

PREFACE:

We hope they learn from our foibles stemming from ignorance, apathy and politics. It is, but for our egos, that we have not yet come close to resolving this society’s issues of animal abuse and neglect towards the animals of which we share this planet. The noblest of efforts have little affects when unaccompanied by true results.

The Legacy We Leave Them

We followed the large national groups. For 25 years they promised to solve these problems, if only we would send them money. We did. Nearly $2 Billion each year. In turn, they spent 90 cents from every dollar on high salaries, new cars, luxury items and still ask for more. The ultimate goals were not as important as their individual agendas and egos that keep them in business. Our own apathy was killing all these animals.

We hated other animal protection organizations, never spoke to them, but readily spoke ”about” them. Never shared ideas. For political reasons we were confident it was ”for our own good”./ Therefore we have no comprehensive program to present to the public or bring to the schools. Our noble attempts quelled by politics ignorance and greed. But our egos were left in tact. Now, sadly we must leave it all to you.

Remember these things: Work Together. Do Not separate your ideas. Yours may or may not be better than others. Without communication, how will you know? Take One Step AT A Time. Be organized and focus. For decades we’ve shoved thousands of problems and possible solutions to the public. No unity or clear plan. Too confusing. We looked stupid. We have but few accomplishments.

POLITICS: IT is in every aspect of our lives. It is the largest hurdle to overcome if we hope to save the animals. Don’t let your goals be compromised by ego, emotions, envy or anger like we did. Your egos and feelings may get hurt. BIG DEAL!!! The animals continue to die. Move on. THIS IS NOT ROCKET SCIENCE!! But certainly more adult than we could handle. Politics has no place here. It must be taught through humane education in schools.

The animal problems have plagued us for years and we’ve turned a blind eye to the fact it’s OUR problem to solve. Do not allow the large animal protection groups to continue unchecked. Go confidently in the direction that will bring results. don’t be afraid to ”think outside the box”. It scares people. Let them be scared. Humans fear change. They are weak in spirit and ideas. You will lead them in the long run.

Don’t expect too much from humans. They are limited. Their egos are not. You will experience failures. Keep moving forward. Without them you learn nothing. The successes you will have will be monumental. If you set out to solve a problem, do it with integrity, honesty, fortitude and determination. Sorry we didn’t have those qualities. Be smarter than we. Give voice to the animals.

About the Author

Randy Warner has founded a nationwide humane education non profit org that is dedicated to seeing humane education in our nation’s schools. He has also authored a series of handbooks for teachers and animal protection advocates at http://www.21stcenturycares.org/products.htm

Understanding where horses come from has been a long road for most equestrians. Using that new understanding can dramatically change how one handles, cares for, and trains or rides their horse.

“We treat horses the way others tell us to, as well as the way we were treated as children,” says Gwenyth Browning Jones Santagate, of Douglas Massachusetts. “That usually borders on abuse, even for experienced equestrians. My dad taught me that if I REALLY wanted to know about an animal, then I needed to look at things from its own point of view. I later tried the ‘formal,’ ‘traditional’ methods - and HATED it. When my daughter’s ‘babysitter’ mare was severely abused in our absence, traditional methods of discipline simply didn’t work, so I went back to my ‘feel’ methods to reclaim the mare’s mind.”

Because of this horrific incident, Gwen vowed never to forget “that horses are people, too … just in different bodies. They are kindred spirits with more generous hearts than any human can ever realize.”

In her efforts to reach and educate humans, Gwen is holding a two-session teleseminar that focuses first on understanding the psychological underpinnings of the horse, and in the second session, on what to do with that understanding. The sessions are scheduled for June 22, 2005, and July 6, 2005. There is a fee of $49.95, which includes both sessions, class materials, and some unannounced bonuses.

For more information, or to sign up, individuals should go to http://www.EquineTeleseminar.net.

About the Author

Patricia Reszetylo has been a horse-addict ever since she first met horses in 1978. Visit her at http://www.EquineTeleseminar.net.

Lyme disease can be treated with antibiotics, because the disease is caused by a bacterium that is introduced to your pet through a bite from a tick carrying the disease.

Antibiotics will be taken for a long period of time and some times and may not be very effective if your pet has had the disease for a long period of time. Sometimes, your veterinarian can switch the antibiotics so see if that may cure the disease. But, if your pet does get bitten again, the disease can reoccur.

So, the best treatment for lyme disease is in the prevention. Ticks can be found in many different areas and are just waiting for the next warm body. Keeping your pets out of thick brush and high grass will help them from getting ticks, but there are many products on the market today that can in fact keep ticks off of your pets or kill these pests if your pet already has ticks.

Bathing your pet or grooming your pet can also help in preventing ticks the time to attach to your pet. After, your pet has been outdoors, comb him completely and check his skin. This can be a long process if you dog or cat has long hair. But, it will be well worth the time.

If you do find a tick on your pet and it is moving around then you will be able to remove it very easily. Be sure to kill the tick. If the tick has attached it is very important it remove it properly. You can use tweezers or your fingernails. Grab the tick close to your pet’s skin and pull straight out very firmly. Do not allow any of the contents from the tick on your skin or your pet’s skin. Lyme disease can be transmitted through a cut on the skin. And yes, humans can also contract lyme disease.

About the Author

Niall Kennedy
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from David the Dogman

1. Gather presents, boxes, paper, etc. in middle of living room floor.
   
   
2. Get tape back from puppy.
   
   
3. Remove scissors from older dog’s mouth.
   
   
4. Open box.
   
   
5. Take puppy out of box.
   
   
6. Remove tape from older dog’s mouth.
   
   
7. Take scissors away from puppy.
   
   
8. Put present in box.
   
   
9. Remove present from puppy’s mouth.
   
   
10. Put back in box after removing puppy from box.
    
    
11. Take scissors from older dog & sit on them.
    
    
12. Remove puppy from box & put on lid.
    
    
13. Take tape away from older dog.
    
    
14. Unroll paper.
    
    
15. Take puppy OFF box.
    
    
16. Cut paper being careful not to cut puppy’s foot or nose that is getting in the way as it “helps”.
    
    
17. Let puppy tear remaining paper.
    
    
18. Take puppy off box.
    
    
19. Wrap paper around box.
    
    
20. Remove puppy from box & take wrapping paper from its mouth.
    
    
21. Tell older dog to fetch the tape so he will stop stealing it.
    
    
22. Take scissors away from puppy.
    
    
23. Take tape older dog is holding.
    
    
24. Quickly tape one spot before taking scissors from older dog & sitting on them again.
    
    
25. Fend off puppy trying to steal tape & tape another spot.
    
    
26. Take bow from older dog.
    
    
27. Go get roll of wrapping paper puppy ran off with.
    
    
28. Take scissors from older dog who took them when you got up.
    
    
29. Give pen to older dog to hold so he stops licking your face.
    
    
30. Remove puppy from present & hurriedly slap tape on to hold the paper on.
    
    
31. Take now soggy bow from puppy & tape on since the sticky stuff no longer sticks.
    
    
32. Take pen from older dog, address tag & affix while puppy tries to eat pen.
    
    
33. Grab present before puppy opens it & put it away.
    
    
34. Clean up mess puppy & older dog made playing tug-of-war with remnants of wrapping paper.
    
    
35. Put away rest of wrapping supplies & tell dogs what good helpers they are.
    
    

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Commitment, Firmness, but kindness.

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Do you have any problems with your pet? Then why not send your problem to DAVID THE DOGMAN.

David is a Canine Behaviourist who works and lives in Marbella, Spain. Tel/Fax (00345) 2883388.
His web site is located at: http://www.thedogman.net.

David has his own radio and TV shows, and writes for many newspapers and magazines. David has been working with dogs for many years and started his career in Israel, working on the Border Police. He has been involved in all forms of training, including air sea rescue, air scent work, and has trained dogs for finding drugs. David has devoted the past 10 years to studying behaviour and the very passive approach. He does not use choke chains, check chains, or any form of aggression.

David The Dogman is available for private consultations in your home, for further details telephone; Tel; (95) 2883388

While training your dog please remember:

Do not punish the dog. Punishment is not a training aid. It does little to foster willingness to learn and achieve. Limit yourself to a firm “NO” and to using your hands to block the dog’s negative actions. Refrain from hitting or physically abusing the dog.

Display extreme levels of patience and persistence - never give up; if you do, you are relinquishing your status as the dominant one. The dog is bound by nature and genetics to test how far he can push you or get away with disobeying you. You must display a stern and stoic attitude and do not pat, praise, or reward the dog if he does not pay attention or refuses to do as you have asked. Only yield once your commands are followed. If you “heel” instead of your “dog” then he will soon know who is the boss.

Be consistent in your training schedule. Always schedule a class at the same time of the day and for a fixed period -your dog will soon recognize that it is the time to learn and will willingly come forward. During training, both coordination and the trainer’s movements have a direct correlation to the dog’s comprehension. So, if commanded “come”, the dog must be gently guided towards the trainer by a helper or by using a leash so that the pet realizes that “come” means that he must go towards the master.

Be repetitive with each learning block until the trick/lesson is mastered. Some lessons will be learnt quickly while others will take a while. The pattern is different for different dogs and varies from case to case.

Use rewards and praise as often as required. Praise should immediately be forthcoming when a dog responds to any command. The pet will associate responding to commands with praise/rewards (treats) and will try and respond quicker to reap his rewards. Once a command/trick has been mastered then the treats can be withdrawn. You will find that obeying a command becomes second nature to your dog.

Keep the lessons simple. To begin with, the lessons should be fairly easy and such that the dog can complete it within two-three actions. As his level of learning increases the lessons could be more complex. Just as our children go, at first to play school, then to kindergarten, and then to the first grade so also in the case of our pets.

Respect the intelligence of your pet and allow him to think -use his mind. Give time to your pet to figure out what is asked of him. Do not try and help him complete the set task. If you do so, the pet will allow you to do the work for him. If you display patience, the dog will realize what you need him to do and he will obey you directions.

Treat the dog as you would a colleague/ student. You must, talk to your dog explain what it is all about. Speaking to the dog while training will ensure that the dog keeps his attention focused on you. He will soon master the different tones used by you to give commands.

Do not plan long sessions -their attention span is short. Therefore, short lessons are learnt better. It is recommended to have short 10-minute sessions repeated 2-3 times a day.

Whether you are a first time dog owner or a seasoned veteran, your learning never stops as far as it comes to training your dog. Each and every dog presents different training challenges, and the more equipped you are to handle these training issues the more likely you are to prevent any permanent and long term future behavioral problems.

If you are serious about your dog, and want the very best for her/him, then you owe it to your best friend to get a copy of this FREE Dog Training Mini-Course. You can still get it from here:

http://www.dogtrainingmastery.com/Free_Dog_Training/dog-obedience-training.htm

About the Author

Ray Coleiro is the author of the popular book “Dog Training Mastery - An Owner’s Manual!” To learn more about his proven Dog Training methods and life’s work, you can visit
http://www.dogtrainingmastery.com/Dog_Training/dog-training.htm
Note: The author grants permission to you to re-print, pulish or broadcast this article so long as it is un-altered and not edited in any way, and that all links remain present and active.

Dr. Kevin Nunley

USE THE MEDIA–marketing help for biz.

“Do News Releases Work?”

Invariably, when I talk with business people on-line, someone asks that question. Many of us have sent out a press release only to be greeted with silent indifference from the media. But that doesn’t have to be the case. The media needs, must have, craves, can’t do without a steady stream of usable news. YOU are the person that can supply the news they need. And you can get free publicity for your business at the same time.

Even better, you can email your press release to the media. That makes it much cheaper to send a release to lots of media sources

The news release is the time honored method of putting nformation before the media. This is especially true for businesses and organizations. It takes the form of a page or two detailing your message, generally slanted a bit to favor your goals. In its most basic form, the news release has your name and contact number at the top, followed by some points that will interest the media outlet.

You Gotta’ Be Newsworthy!

Make sure your story is something that the reporter will agree is important. Newspapers don’t like it if you send in an ad for your business to be used as a news story. Their attitude is, “Hey, if you want to advertise, call the advertising department and buy and ad.” You have to cloak your message in a story that is newsworthy, a story that readers will find helpful, interesting, simulating, sad, or hopeful.

If your message seems too commercial for your local daily newspaper or TV newscast, try sending your release to a trade publication in your industry. A story that is of little interest to the general pubic will often be welcomed with open arms by a more specialized industry newsletter or e-zine.

The bottom line is this: think like the media, shape your message to fit their likes. Do that and your message has a good chance of being used. Above all, don’t let up. While one media manager may not have the slightest interest in your idea, another will welcome you with open arms. The media needs piles of fresh stories everyday.

Where Do You Find the Addresses for the Media?

It used to be that you had to shuck out a few hundred bucks to buy a media guide on CD-ROM. Now that just about every media entity in the world is on-line, the process of getting accurate addresses is much easier and
cheaper.

Gebbie, a well-known guide, has jumped ahead of the pack and put their addresses and links on a well organized web site (http://www.gebbieinc.com). I recently sent a press release via e-mail to over 1000 of the radio stations Gebbie has listed and hot very good
results.

Remember, bulk mailing your press release to media is not the same as spamming individuals. Media expects to get unsolicited promotional announcements. That’s the business their in.

There are also companies that will send your press release out for you, although I’m not so sure you’ll get better results than the do-it-yourself method. Mostly automated press release services make the job much faster.
The top press release agency in the corporate world is PR Newswire
(http://www.prnewswire.com or 800/832-5522).

PR News Target (http://www.newstarget.com) claims to have cultivated a relationship with thousands of editors covering a variety of industries. I would take that with a grain of salt. When I worked in media we often got calls or cards from PR firms asking if we wanted to get their stuff. We usually said yes because they would sometimes send free hats, shirts, and other trinkets. The press releases often went into the trash. It’s much better if YOU cultivate your own relationship with editors.

Jennifer Howard of American Small Business Association does a fine job of sending to over 5,000 media outlets for $250 .

Also check out Automated Press Releases (http://www.gapent.com/pr). For the nice price of $12.50 per hundred, they’ll send your release to any of
their 7,600 media sources in 37 countries. While you’re at the Automated site, read through their “Pet Peeves of the Media” article.

Some PR firms will write your press release for you. The price usually runs around $200 for a one-pager. (Don’t do it! I’ll write it for you cheaper.)

Here’s a simple example of what a standard press release looks like:

USE THE MEDIA

210 State Street

Anytown, USA

phone: XXX-XXX

Contact: Kevin Nunley

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DOGS WILL BE HAPPIER THANKS TO UTAH FIRM USE THE MEDIA.

Use the Media founder Kevin Nunley donates 20 cases of dog polish to the Midvale animal shelter.

Midvale, UT: Lost dogs will have a lot less to be worried about this Christmas as local consultant Kevin Nunley has provided for their well being with 20 cases of high grade Amco dog polish. Midvale animal
shelter director, Monica Lewinksy, said, “These will give the dogs exactly what they need to get adopted by families this holiday season.”

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Dr. Kevin Nunley works with businesses on marketing strategy, copywriting, and web site development. Ask for his FREE marketing report at or (801)253-4536. See all his articles on the Marketing Info Supersite at http://www.DrNunley.com Also check out his Internet Marketing and Media Publicity courses at http://www.SmallBusinessU.com