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The Pooch Pals Foundation

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 No Comments by Pooch Pals LLC

Adopt Me e1364341856883 150x150 The Pooch Pals Foundation

The Pooch Pals Foundation was created to raise awareness and increase animal adoptions. Using the medium of the Internet, participants will create visual Multimedia content that will be edited and distributed online in partnership with shelter organizations, community groups and key influencers to raise awareness and increase animal adoptions.

Click to learn how you can personally get involved and help raise awareness and increase animal adoptions.

Volunteer Opportunities:
☑ Dog walker or animal visitor
☑ Videographer
☑ Video Editor
☑ Motion Graphics Designer
☑ Social Media Enthusiast

For more information or to speak with a member of the Pooch Pals Foundation contact: volunteer@poochpalspetcare.com or call (646) 322­‐8844.

Help Your Dog Cope With Fireworks

Friday, June 29, 2012 No Comments by Pooch Pals LLC

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Plan ahead and prepare your pet for this fourth of July with a couple training tips. First, click the enclosed link to download our Fireworks Sound Effect Mp3 file.

  1. Once you’ve downloaded the fireworks Mp3, play it on loop at low volume during meal time. Increase the volume gradually over the course of several days until it’s playing full blast.
  2. In addition to using feedings as a positive reinforcer, incorporate your pets favorite toys and high-value treats as you play the sound effect so that fireworks, as perceived by your dog, equal play time, fun, positive value.
  3. An hour or two before the fireworks, take a jog or long walk with your pooch. Exercise is essential to turn chaos into calm.
  4. Attempt to soundproof your apt/home. Secure all doors and windows and draw the curtains to deaden the sound of fireworks.
  5. Does your pet take comfort in a crate? Drape blankets over the crate to insulate against flashes of light and noise.
  6. During the fireworks, turn on your TV and radio at a raised volume to make individual sounds harder to distinguish.
  7. If fireworks give your pet extreme fear/anxiety you might want to consider purchasing a D.A.P (dog appeasing pheromone) collar or diffuser or a Thundershirt. Just keep in mind, these products need to purchased in advance and slowly introduced to your dog.
  8. After your fireworks extravaganza remember to pick up and dispose of any firework debris as this can be harmful to animals if eaten.

We hope you and yours have a happy fourth of July!