Archive for January, 2010

At A Place for Paws, we love our bait bags and this new one is bound to become our favorite yet. It is durable, attractive, not to big or bulky and it has a great magnetic – easy in & out closure.

The Trets Pouch is easy to open and get the treats out of - then it snaps back shut.

From their website -

The TRĒTS Reward Pouch is lightweight and stylish and attaches to your hip for “at your fingertips” access to treat rewards. The treat pouch’s outer layer is made of durable Cordura, used in backpacks and mountaineering gear and its inner layer is a rugged nylon, used to make tents and other outdoor products. The treat pouch is finished with custom embroidery, attractive piping and a magnet closure for your ultimate convenience.

How It Attaches: The treat pouch comes with a durable belt clip that is riveted onto the back of the pouch. The belt clip fastens easily onto your belt, waistband of your pants or breeches and will not come off!

This a great pouch and you are going to love it!  See it on our website.

Is beef so important?  Actually it sort of is!  It can be one of those proteins that gets left behind by raw feeders due to the fact that its hard to find edible beef bones to serve alongside beef muscle meat – and other than ribs and necks that is often true.  Look no further – our Beef mix has a completely balanced meat to bone to organ ratio which makes it an invaluable source of protein for your dog.  Beef is an excellent source of nutrients not readily found elsewhere such as zinc and iron.  Zinc helps to maintain the immune system, build muscle, heal wounds and assists in cognitive functions as well.  Iron, while difficult to obtain elsewhere, is most readily available and absorb-able when obtained from beef sources.  It not only helps red blood cells carry oxygen but also plays a large part in cognitive health and the ability to learn and understand – so make sure you give a beef meal prior to training class!  Beef also supplies all necessary amino acids that your dog’s body needs to build, repair and maintain body tissues.  For this reason beef is an energizing food for a working dog and a calming food for a dog that is stressed.   Also rich in B vitamins, beef can help your dog fight infection and experience normal, natural and healthy growth.

Ground beef that you find in the grocery store contains all of these same nutrients, but don’t forget that it lacks something incredibly important – a calcium source!  Our Beef mixes contain our very own bone dust which is made from rib bones from locally raised cattle – no mystery bone meal here.  That makes our beef mixes an invaluable addition to your dog’s diet.  Edible beef bones can be hard to find but if you find yourself with boneless ground meat, simply add Eggshellent Calcium and you’re good to go!

Most importantly, don’t forget the BEEF!

Bonnie Buchanan is a talent agent for the stars! Animal stars that is! Dogs in print ads, in TV ads, on greeting cards and in movies as well as other areas.

The first thing Elizabeth and I noticed when we walked in the Bon-Clyde Training Center in Sanford, NC last weekend were the posters and ads on the walls. There are ads for mobile phones, banks and more all featuring dogs from Bonnie’s agency, frequently Bonnie’s own Border Collies.

Gracie being filmed

Elizabeth and I were spending the weekend in Sanford so that Elizabeth could attend a handling seminar, Only 15 Points to Go, given by Greg Strong. (She had a great time and learned a lot but that’s another article.) The seminar was held in the spacious and well appointed training facility which has classes for obedience, handling, agility and acting.

Acting? For Dogs? Yep!

I had some time to spare so I talked to Bonnie about her acting classes, her clients and her talent agency. She shared some experiences and demoed some talent for me.

Where do all those dogs we see on movies and in TV and in ads come from? Sanford, NC? Yes, some do and some come from NY, CA and VA and Bonnie represents lots of them.

Do you think your dog has what it takes to be a great actor or model. Some basic behaviors needed are stays with distractions, coming reliably in every situation, holding various positions. Some of the things Bonnie teaches dogs in her acting classes are using their paw, using their nose, backing up, crawling, holding a variety of things, using different expressions and chaining a group of behaviors together.

If you think your dog is up to the challenge, fill out Bonnie’s Talent Search form HERE and submit it to her agency. For more information on Bonnie’s Talent Agency or her Bon-Clyde Training Center, go HERE

I hope to see your dog in a starring role soon!

Dani