Re: Orijen dog food (dry)

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Rating:

Orijen dry dog food receives the Advisor’s top rating of 5 stars.

The Orijen product line includes six dry dog foods, five claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages and one (Senior) for adult maintenance.

The following is a list of recipes available at the time of this review.

Orijen AdultOrijen PuppyOrijen SeniorOrijen Six FishOrijen Puppy LargeOrijen Regional Red

Orijen Adult dog food was selected to represent the other products in the line for this review.

Dry Dog Food

Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content

Protein = 42% | Fat = 20% | Carbs = 30%Ingredients: Boneless chicken, chicken meal, chicken liver, whole herring, boneless turkey, turkey meal, turkey liver, whole eggs, boneless walleye, whole salmon, chicken heart, chicken cartilage, herring meal, salmon meal, chicken liver oil, red lentils, green peas, green lentils, sun-cured alfalfa, yams, pea fibre, chickpeas, pumpkin, butternut squash, spinach greens, carrots, red delicious apples, bartlett pears, cranberries, blueberries, kelp, licorice root, angelica root, fenugreek, marigold, sweet fennel, peppermint leaf, chamomile, dandelion, summer savory, rosemary, Enterococcus faecium, supplements: vitamin A, vitamin D3, vitamin E, niacin, riboflavin, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, selenium yeast

Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 5.6%

Red items when present indicate controversial ingredients

The first ingredient in this dog food lists chicken. Although it is a quality item, raw chicken contains about 80% water. After cooking, most of that moisture is lost, reducing the meat content to just a fraction of its original weight.

After processing, this item would probably account for a smaller part of the total content of the finished product.

The second ingredient is chicken meal. Chicken meal is considered a meat concentrate and contains nearly 300% more protein than fresh chicken.

The third ingredient is chicken liver. This is an organ meat sourced from a named animal and thus considered a beneficial component.

The fourth ingredient lists herring. Herring is a fatty marine fish naturally high in protein as well as omega 3 fatty acids, essential oils needed by every dog to sustain life.

The fifth ingredient is turkey, another quality raw item. After processing, this item would probably account for a smaller part of the total content of the finished product.

The sixth ingredient includes turkey meal, another protein-rich meat concentrate.

The seventh item is turkey liver. This is an organ meat sourced from a named animal and thus considered a beneficial component.

The eighth ingredient is whole eggs. Eggs are easy to digest and have an exceptionally high biological value.

The ninth item is walleye, a freshwater fish native to the northern region of the United States and much of Canada.

The tenth ingredient includes salmon. Salmon is an oily marine and freshwater fish not only high in protein but also omega 3 fatty acids, essential oils needed by every dog to sustain life.

The next ingredient is chicken heart. Although it doesn’t sound very appetizing to us humans, heart tissue is pure muscle — all meat. It’s naturally rich in quality protein, minerals and complex B vitamins, too.

Next on the ingredient list is chicken cartilage, a source of both glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate — natural substances believed to support joint health.

After chicken cartilage we find herring meal and salmon meal, yet two more high protein meat concentrates.

We are pleased to report that, unlike other fish meals, the salmon and herring meals used in this product1 are ethoxyquin-free.

From here, the list goes on to include a number of other items.

But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of this product.

With three notable exceptions…

First, this recipe contains selenium yeast. Unlike the more common inorganic form of selenium (sodium selenite), this natural yeast supplement is considered a safer anti-cancer alternative.

Next, the company appears to have applied friendly bacteria to the surface of the kibble after cooking. These special probiotics are used to enhance a dog’s digestive and immune functions.

And lastly, this food also contains chelated minerals, minerals that have been chemically attached to protein. This makes them easier to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually found in better dog foods.

Judging by its ingredients alone, Orijen dry dog food looks like an above average dry product.

But ingredient quality by itself cannot tell the whole story. We still need to estimate the product’s meat content before determining a final rating.

The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 42%, a fat level of 20% and estimated carbohydrates of about 30%.

As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 42% and a mean fat level of 19%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 30% for the overall product line.

And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 46%.

Above-average protein. Above-average fat. And below-average carbs when compared to a typical dry dog food.

Even when you consider the protein-boosting effects of the red and green lentils, green peas and chickpeas, this looks like the profile of a kibble containing a significant amount of meat.

Bottom line?

Orijen dry dog food is a meat-based kibble using an abundance of named meats and organs as its main sources of animal protein, thus earning the brand 5 stars.

Enthusiastically recommended.

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Rice ingredients can sometimes contain arsenic. Until the US FDA establishes safe upper levels for arsenic content, pet owners may wish to limit the total amount of rice fed in a dog's daily diet.

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Other spellings: Origen, Orijin

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Was will Ihr Hund Ihnen sagen?

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Wie Sie trainieren und Bindung mit Ihrem Hund, ist eines der wichtigsten Dinge, die Sie verstehen sollten, wenn sie mit der Situation unangenehm, ist sie ist in. Viele Menschen--selbst erfahrene Hundehalter--sind nicht gut darin zu lesen subtile Anzeichen von Unwohlsein. Sie glauben, ihr Hund ist gut mit dem was geschieht, wenn in der Tat, der Hund manchmal die Interaktion unter Zwang und Protest dauerhaft ist. Aber Sie k?nnen lernen, was verschiedene K?rper bedeutet Signale und K?rpersprache Ihres Hundes zu lesen, k?nnen Sie ihn von den Dingen zu schützen, die ihn Not verursachen.

Lesen Sie die Zeichen

Wenn Ihr Hund glücklich, Content und komfortabel ist, merkt man in der Regel diese Zeichen:

Er sieht weich, mit einer losen und Verwackeln K?rper, warme Augen, und ein sanft wedelnde Schwanz oder sogar ein "wedelnde K?rper" seine Augen sind squinty und mandelf?rmig, mit keine wei?en ShowingUsually sie ?ffnet den Mund lose, aber die Ecken sind nicht BackHer gezogen Ohren sind neutral oder h?her. Ein Hund zeigt milde oder komfortable Neugier Vergünstigungen seine Ohren nach vorn und m?glicherweise andere Bewegungen verlangsamen

Verstehen Sie, was ist Normal für Ihren Hund

Es ist wichtig, dass jeder Hund normalen Ausdruck zu berücksichtigen, wie Hunde neutrale Positionen für Schw?nze, Ohren, Stirn Falten usw. haben. Ein Border Collie oder Greyhound in einer ruhigen, neutrale Stimmung h?lt ihr Schwanz viel niedriger als ein Husky oder Akita, und wie diese Hunde heben oder ihre Schw?nze senken sie k?nnte nicht auch nur ann?hernd die andere Rasse Neutral.

Wenn ein Hund seinen Schwanz h?her als normal h?lt und seine Ohren nach vorn sind oder nach oben, zeigt er das Vertrauen und Interesse. Schw?nze und Ohren statt niedriger als Normal, Unsicherheit, Angst oder Nervosit?t angibt.

Not zu erkennen

Wenn Ihr Hund nerv?s, unbequem, gestresst oder verzweifelt ist, sehen Sie oft diese Zeichen:

In einem ersten Schritt er schauen oft weg von etwas, das st?rt ihn, als ob er versucht zu ignorieren IDies-K?rper ist steifer und StillerHis Augen gerundet, mit den wei?en anzeigen. Die Augen erscheinen hart oder K?lte (manche Leute berichten, "Er bekommt diesen Blick in seinen Augen") sie schlie?t ihre MouthShe Pins zurück oder senkt ihr EarsShe Schwanz wedeln kann, aber es ist steifer (und manchmal gehaltenen h?her oder niedriger als die komfortable Neutralstellung). Ein erhobenen Schwanz bedeutet nicht immer einen glücklichen Hund. Wenn Ihr Hund mit dem Schwanz wackelt ist, aber der Rest ihres K?rpers steif ist, ist dies wahrscheinlich kein glückliches "WAG"

Sieht man Ihren Hund noch gehen und den Mund zu schlie?en, drehen Sie in den Mittelpunkt, was auch immer ihr gest?rt werden k?nnte. Wenn sie aus weichen mandelf?rmigen Augen h?rter abgerundete Augen (manchmal mit wei?en anzeigen), geht an, dass es ein Zeichen ist, ist sie nicht komfortabel mit der Situation. Es ist kein Grund zur Panik, es ist nur Information: Ihr Hund ist zu sagen "Gef?llt mir nicht" oder "Das ist mir unangenehm" oder "Wenn du das machst, ich fühle mich unwohl." Was ist hier los, und ?ndern Sie es notieren; leiten Sie den Hund um Ferne verschoben und beendet alle unerwünschten Wechselwirkungen (mit Sie, andere Menschen oder andere Hunde).

Lesen der K?rpersprache Ihres Hundes k?nnen stark Sie verstehen, wie sie fühlt, so k?nnen Sie ihr so angenehm und sicher wie m?glich halten.

Stacy Braslav-Schneck ist ein langj?hriger Hundetrainer und professionelle Mitglied der Vereinigung der Hundetrainer Pet. Sie arbeitet eng mit der menschlichen Gesellschaft Silicon Valley und ist Eigentümer der Stacy's Wag'N' Zug, bietet kleine Gruppenunterricht und Privatstunden in San Jose, Kalifornien Stacy schreibt h?ufig für au?ergew?hnliche Hunde.

The 8 breeds dog most the bark

To find out what your dog needs

Your dog barks, because it wants your attention. Instead of the bark or your dog ignore hushing, step back and try to figure out what your friend is trying to tell you. Ask yourself: is your dog bored? Sad? Anxious? Are you afraid of? Lonely? Most of these conditions can be corrected by to spend more productive time together. Here is what you can do to help:

Your dog to engage. Instead of sitting on your terrace and read a book with your dog in the vicinity, a game of the call or a new command to teach         

Energy. Your dog feel any more stimulation in the kind of longer walks or wrinkle, a part of the larger world. In addition to zap exercise excess energy that otherwise by Barking your dog will burn.

To rent help. If you, you just have time to determine a dog rental Walker or neighborhood kid who can entertain your pooch.

Be good company. Keep your dog in with you, if possible, make your best friend your presence at least can feel.

Behavior change

If you know that your dog is perfectly even updated taught maybe you unknowingly, barking your dog. For example, increasingly the owner, who is the door open when the dog "speaks" the dog of the presentation that you respond to vocal commands. If this is the case, you have to try behavior modification.

Bring your dog the command "Shut up": ask first to barking your dog. Follow a treatment prior to your dog, the nose. Your dog stops barking to smell, at which point you say, 'be quiet'. If your dog is to reward with verbal encouragement and strokes. Give your dog a treat after three seconds quietly. If your dog makes a mistake (and your friend), claps his hands to a distraction and repeat the exercise.

Dogs bark in the DNA

Some breeds are known for barking, and unless you want to buy a guard dog, you should consider this when choosing a dog. These breeds are:

ChihuahuaCairn TerrierGerman ShepherdMiniature SchnauzerScottish TerrierRottweilerWest Highland White Terrier TerrierYorkshire

Dogs that bark, too much can be completely irritating. Make sure your pet thoughts his manners and bark only when necessary-such as when your football team scored a touchdown.

Go to Alaska with my dog: Yukon

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Donald F. Smith, Cornell UniversityPosted September 4, 2012

Five years ago my dog, Beau, and I drove from our home in upstate New York to Alaska and back. The first eight installments can be found by clicking the "Traveling with Beau" link on the upper right-hand corner of the Home Page. In the last blog, Beau and I traveled through the province of British Columbia. We are soon to enter the Yukon.

This would be our longest day and we started it at 4:30 when we went for our morning walk in the dark. Dark, that is, except for the zillion stars that fenestrated the inky sky. Beau ate nothing and neither did I. Excitement, perhaps.
Beau's mood improved as we pulled into the Fort Nelson gas station alongside a huge tractor trailer with 'Lydan' written on its side. Driver Jon-without-an-h, a big man with a gregarious smile for such an early start, told me what to expect on this most challenging portion of the Alaska Highway, then we both went inside for coffee. We were the first customers of the day so the coffee was free; in reality, the women knew Jon, and I was in his shadow. 
As I watched Jon ascend the steep stairs and center his gravity in the massive cockpit, he turned back to me, “Just stay alert for animals, some days you see none and other days, you roll around a corner going too fast, and find a bull moose standing in the middle of the road staring at you. And be careful in the mountains. They are treacherous if you take the corners too quickly, especially Suicide Hill." Then he delivered a final memorable admonition, "Don't drive like dumb-shit, and maybe I’ll see you two at the hot springs for breakfast.”
So off we went, headlights focused on the big rig ahead of us.  That worked well for the first 60 km, until we entered the mountains and Jon pulled off at a truck turnout to test his brakes.  We were on our own now, peering into the black morning as the caution signs for moose and other animals reminded us that we were not alone.
At our second pit stop of the morning, the stillness of the mountain air was sharply punctuated by a blast of a truck horn as a massive beast roared by. I was about to grumble about the evil monster when I caught the hearty wave and bright smile of Jon as he leap-frogged us. I wanted to jump in the jeep and race after him, but we both knew we would be foolish to move at his speed.  He would have to have breakfast without us. Sadly, we never saw Jon again, but whenever we saw a Lydan truck, or witnessed a driver doing “dumb shit”, I thought of our friend.
We had been traveling alone in the mountains for over an hour with the sun now shining brightly when I spotted two caribou walking down the road towards us. Beau saw them, too, and he sat up straight and peered intently through the windshield. I’m not sure which of us was more excited as Beau started to whine and jiggle all over, and I pulled over onto the shoulder and grabbed the camera. 
Bull caribou and yearling beside the Alaska Highway
We spent the next 20 minutes watching a bull and a yearling graze beside the road, periodically returning to the road to advance a few yards, then ambling into the brush once again.  I would like to have stayed with the gangly pair all day, but we were almost 800 km from Whitehorse, so we moved back onto the road and began to accelerate. Almost on cue, the mature caribou strolled out into the road just in front of us and proceeded to walk right down its center, not more than 10 feet from our bumper.  For the next 10 minutes, we inched forward as the bull moved to the side of the road, only to cross back into our path. Time and time again, his game continued–-at least, it seemed to me like his little game--then we finally crested a hill and they dashed into the brush and were gone. Regardless what happened for the rest of the trip to Whitehorse, we had seen and photographed our first big animals.
The scenery along the road was breathtaking. We were traveling through the rugged Canadian Rockies, with large mountains and fast-moving rivers racing along the road beside us. 

The Alaska Highway (arcing along the left side of the photo),
followed the course that the river had cut  between the mountains.
On that quiet morning, the reflection in the water was as clear
as the view above the surface.
Periodically we would come to a large lake, with vistas reflecting scenery below the surface as stunning as those above.

Stone sheep ram high on a ridge 
overlooking the Alaska Highway. 

For the most part, the road was in good condition. However, pot holes and deep trenches carved by shifting winter ice caught us unawares too often and we tempered our speed accordingly. We were also on the constant lookout for animals, and our slower-than-average speed made it difficult for the locals who barreled through in their large double-wheeled trucks, or the RV drivers who were more interested in getting to their park for the night than savoring the views.       

Suicide Hill was impressive with its tight curves and precipitous descent. On its shoulder stood two sets of  floral wreaths bearing testament to those who had been unable to control their vehicle on an icey morning. One of the wreaths contained in its circle the picture of a double-long rig that apparently went over the edge carrying a good-looking young man who was pictured beside his truck on a happier day. 

By midmorning, we had seen over 20 Stone sheep: ewes with sharp points on the horns and flat-headed calves still waiting for the first buds to appear. Males with ruggedly-built curved horns stood watch beside the road or perched in the rocky ledges high above.                                                                

Stone sheep ewe and lamb in the Rockies
We arrived at the Liard River Hot Springs about noon. Jon was nowhere to be found though other truckers had taken his place. Because the hot springs were popular with tourists, everyone seemed relaxed and in a jovial mood. Some were warmer than others, but I had a good excuse to decline the invitation to take a dip in the hot springs with an overly-friendly Minnesota woman because dogs were not allowed in the pool area. Instead, I gathered a hearty feast of chicken and vegetables from the convenience store and Beau and I had a lazy lunch and a well-deserved nap.
A large bison herd is frequently sighted near the Liard Hot Springs and Beau and I were not disappointed. Part of the herd was grazing on a hillside far from the road, but several of the cows and calves, and two massive bulls, were near the highway. Though they appeared to be resting comfortably, they were not chewing their cuds as I would have expected and when a boisterous tourist party got too close, they jumped up and disappeared into the bush. 

Wood Bison near Liard Hot Springs Provincial Park.
After crossing and recrossing the British Columbia-Yukon border, we were finally beyond the midpoint of our day's journey. Eight miles from Watson Lake we stopped at Sign Post Forest. Locals call it "the world's largest collection of stolen property" as there are signs from hometowns around the world. The first sign was placed in 1942 by a homesick U.S. Army G.I. who was one of the thousands of Americans sent north to build the Alaska Highway. He erected a sign pointing towards his hometown of Danville, Illinois. Watson Lake now maintains the site which allegedly contains over 10,000 signs. One could spend a full afternoon walking among the rows and rows of names and observing the clever ways tourists have celebrated their favorite places.  
Sign Post Forest near Watson Lake dates to 1942 and contains the world's 
"largest collection of stolen property".
It was a blazing hot afternoon and I could not leave Beau in the jeep to watch the historical movie at the adjacent Information Center. It tells the story of how the highway had been built by the American military in response to concerns of a Japanese land invasion following Pearl Harbor. Sensing my disappointment, the overtly friendly staff invited Beau as a VIP guest and we watched the movie together, then gathered outside for pictures and cold water.

Situated almost equidistant between
New York City and Tokyo, Japan,
Sign Post Forest lies a few miles from Watson Lake in the Yukon.
It was late in the afternoon when we finally said goodbye to our friends in Watson Lake, promising to visit them on our return trip. The Rocky mountains and the day's large animals behind us, we hurried on the last 440 km towards Whitehorse. 



The entrance to Teslin Bridge, approximately two hours
from Whitehorse, Yukon.
Stopping at the Teslin River crossing for dinner, we had a relaxing visit with a couple from Montana whom we had met at a rest stop earlier in the day. Driving the Alaska Highway can be like that: long stretches of nothing and no one, then you can be surprised by the joy of seeing a person you met earlier and it is as if you are reunited with a close friend. A friendly, helpful close friend. 

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Take my dog to Alaska: Denali National Park

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Von Donald F. Smith, Cornell UniversityPosted 26. November 2012

Vor fünf Jahren fuhr mein Hund, Beau und ich von unserem Haus in Upstate New York, nach Alaska und zurück. Die ersten 15 Raten k?nnen gefunden werden, indem Sie auf den Link "Reisen mit Beau" in der rechten oberen Ecke der Homepage.  Meine Frau, Doris, flog in Anchorage und schloss sich uns für 10 Tage.

Denali- Nationalpark erstreckt sich 6 Millionen Hektar von Tiefland Wald, der Tundra und Gebirge in den oberen Ebenen nachgibt. H?chste Berg Amerikas, McKinley, ragt über 20.000 Fu?. Haustiere sind nicht in dieser Wildnis-Park, so dass wir an Beau in eine tier?rztliche Zwinger betriebene Absolvent Cornell die ich kannte Bord, als er noch Student war. Es war das erste Mal in mehr als zwei Wochen, die wir nicht st?ndig zusammen gewesen.
Viele Touristen verbringen mehrere Tage im Park und nie in der Lage, am Oberlauf des Berges wegen der dichten Wolkendecke zu sehen sind. Wir waren sehr glücklich, sehen die Spitze auf drei separate ganzt?gige Ausflüge ins Landesinnere.
Mount McKinley, North American h?chsten Gipfel (20.320 ft)
an einem seltenen wolkenlosen Tag.

McKinley auf einem teilweise bew?lkten Tag.
Wie die meisten Touristen wir lie?en unser Autoin der Besucher-Parkplatz, und reiste ins Innere von Park-Service-Busse. Klettern durch den bewaldeten Wald wo Moose sind h?ufig (aber selten, dass uns bei unserem Besuch), Wunde wir rund um die niedrigeren Berge in das Gras, Strauch und Blume-beladenen Tundra. 

Park-Service-Busse bef?rdert Besucher ins Innere des Denali.Eisessig gefüttert Flüsse, mehr gemeinhin als "geflochten Flüsse" wegen ihrer komplexen Oxbox-Konfiguration, unterbrochen von kleinen Teichen, m?andert durch die T?ler und würde schlie?lich in den gro?en Yukon River zusammengefügten.
Hügel bedeckt mit Weidengebüsch und blau und Seife Beeren
durch gro?e T?ler mit gewundenen "verflochtenen" Flüsse getrennt wurden.
Grizzlies waren auf Beeren verschlingen und Vorbereitung zu überwintern in den sp?ten Herbst als wir im Park waren. Wir sahen mehrere verschiedene B?ren aus der Ferne auf jedem unserer drei Reisen in den Park, und sah sie zweimal im Nahkampf.

Man ein einsamer Mann deren Türkis Ohrmarke vorgeschlagen, hatte er zuvor durch stechen beruhigt worden war und von Park Ranger geprüft.

Eine gro?e einsame m?nnliche Grizzly, das Wandern zwischen den Beeren-Str?ucher.

Eine zwei-j?hrige-Cub mit hellrot lose Kot
von einer schweren Beere Ern?hrung

Wir sahen auch eine Sau mit zwei jungen, wie sie auf Beeren scheinbar uneigennützig in unserer Gegenwart gezecht.

Eines der jüngeren B?r, wahrscheinlich eine zwei-j?hrige zeigte weil er noch immer noch mit seiner Mutter und Geschwister, sehr gro? war die Auswirkungen einer schweren Beere Ern?hrung.

Fahrzeugverkehr in den Park Interieur wird durch Hundeschlitten und Flugzeuge ausgerüstet mit Skiern im Winter ersetzt.   Schlitten mit R?dern wurden verwendet, um die Hunde in den Sommermonaten ausüben.

Hunde sind in den Sommermonaten herausgeschnitten.
mit Schlitten mit R?dern befestigt.Wir zuf?llig im Denali-Nationalpark w?hrend in der N?he von Sonnenfinsternis Mond sowie eine sch?ne 02:00 Anzeige der die Nordlichter tanzen.

Aber nichts im Vergleich zu zum Trio des B?ren bums (Sau mit ihren zwei ?lteren Jungen) zu Fu? von uns entfernt unten die Bergstra?e nach ihren Tag Füllung der Beeren.

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Are dogs or cats more expensive?

It's a good thing that owning a pet comes with little breaks, know you, longer service life and improved health superior Selbstwertgefühl--cause, which they certainly are not cheap.

Cats usually cheaper than most dogs are however probably a likely reason why in the United States as a pet, dogs are there more cats. In the first year comes operating costs with a larger balance line as a castration/neuter must cover costs and basic streets. But as soon as those who flaunt subsides, it is actually small dogs, the easiest way to maintain.

The ASPCA studied which is average cost of pets and here, as the figures shook out:

Small dog: $1,314 in the first year, $580 per year after

Medium-sized dog: $1.580 in the first year, $695 per year after

Big dog: $1.843 in the first year, $875 per year after

Cat: $1.035 during the first year, $670 per year after

The annual costs include food, regular medical expenses, toys, treats, litter, poop bags and other expenditure. If the numbers seem high, you will cringe when you hear that they are just the minimum. The ASPCA mentioned, "you should not expect to pay less than this, and you should be prepared to pay more in any case. Not factor in the costs for unexpected veterinary care, boarding, pet sitters and dog walkers, forget if you want to use them." Eeeeek!

This study reads like a MasterCard commercial, because while you can a price on all this spending-the love between an animal and its people is (you guessed it) priceless!

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4 Tips for cycling with a dog

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Your biggest consideration when it comes to biking with your dog is safety -- yours, your dog’s, and that of people around you.

To ensure your safety, it pays to invest in some sort of attachment that allows you to place the force of your dog’s pulling low on your bike’s center of gravity. If you bike along while holding the dog’s leash in your hands, you are at risk of several problems:

Your dog can pull the leash out of your hands.Your dog can pull you over sideways.Your dog can pull on the handlebars and cause you to turn the bike precipitously.

If the dog’s leash is attached to the seat post or the back wheel axle, these problems can be avoided. Some products to look for include the WalkyDog, Springer, Biker Dog, K9 Cruiser, Bike-a-Buddy, and Sunlite bike leashes.

Use a breakaway leash.
Additionally, if your dog is on a normal leash, it can go on the opposite side of an obstacle. If the obstacle is something solid, like a pole or tree, then you might crash; if the obstacle is something living, like a human, it can be disastrous for everyone involved. (A 62-year-old woman in San Jose, Calif., was killed in 2009 when she was knocked over by dogs running on-leash alongside a bicycle.) For that reason, a breakaway leash is recommended. And because the risk of an accident or even just sudden stops and turns is increased, it’s especially important the human bike-rider wears a helmet.

Use a body harness instead of a collar.
For your dog’s safety, the dog should never run with a bike (or even worse, pull) while wearing any sort of neck collar -- especially a tightening collar, like a choke chain or martingale. It is extremely dangerous to ride a bike with a dog on a head halter of any sort. Your dog should always wear a body harness. Check frequently to see if the harness is fitting well and not chaffing.

Check your dog's paws.
If your dog is not very used to running on pavement (or even dirt trails) for long periods, your pal might need some conditioning time to toughen up paw pads. Check frequently.

Know your dog.
Dogs don’t sweat like humans do; they lose heat through panting and through their paws. Long-haired dogs, short-muzzled dogs (like Boxers or Pugs), and short-legged dogs (like Dachshunds, Basset Hounds, or Corgis) are in greater danger of overheating. Be sure to bring lots of water along for both you and your dog. (You can bring a lightweight bowl.)

Dogs that are easily distracted, have little impulse control, or are quickly stimulated by encounters with other fast-moving things (other bikes, other trail-users, birds, squirrels, etc.) are not very good candidates for bike-along trips. Likewise, a dog that responds well to an attention cue (“Watch me” or his own name) and has a good response to “Leave it” is probably your best biking partner.

Stacy Braslau-Schneck is a longtime dog trainer and a professional member of the Association of Dog Pet Trainers. She works closely with the Human Society Silicon Valley and is the owner of Stacy’s Wag’N’Train, which offers small group classes and private lessons in San Jose, Calif. Stacy writes frequently for Exceptional Canine.

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