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It’s important for us to take our guide dog puppies in training out and about exposing them to different people as well as different situations.  Dublin and I rode the metrolink to San Clemente back in Episode 7 – Puppy training Ride.  Today in Episode 14 we had the opportunity to once again ride the metrolink train, but this time we took it north to the Union station in Los Angeles, CA.  Not only did we ride the train, but we also had the opportunity to ride the tram and bus on our way to the universal City Walk…you could call it a “Transportation Puppy training Day!”
We found our train, tram, and bus riding experience to the universal City walk to be invaluable.  It’s very important to expose our guide dog puppies to public transportation as it’s one of our pups likely modes of transportation when they become working guide dogs.
Anyhow enough jabber…on with the show!!!
Puppy In training TV Ep14 – Trains, Trams, Buses, and Puppies
Here’s this weeks episode of Puppy In training TV.  If you’d like to sponsor an episode take a look at the Puppy In training TV Sponsorship page.

Trains, Trams, Buses, and Puppies Transcription
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I hope you’re enjoying my terrific camera work of the incoming train and the headless Dublin ? Anyhow…welcome to the latest episode of Puppy In training TV

Guide dog Puppy training Starring DUBLIN With Linus Aussie Shepherd Rescue also Colby The Human and Stetson career changed guide Dog
That train you just saw speeding by was the Metrolink. We hopped on the Metrolink in Orange with our GDA pals and headed off for an adventure to the universal City walk in Los Angeles.
In episode 7 we took the metrolink south to San Clemente and visited the beach and walked the pier. this time we took the train north to the Union station in LA.
After exiting the train we did a head count. Yuki…Check, Dublin…Check, Baron…Check, Wriley…Check! then we headed through the tunnels to meet our tour guide.
All of our pups did really well riding the train and walking through the train station. As you can see and hear their are tons of strange sights and sounds not too mention the different smells.

Our second leg of the trip was to hop on the tram. It was a little bit cramped in their with people and pups, but Dublin got comfortable in a down-stay.
After exiting the tram we had a terrific opportunity to walk up a long flight of stairs. As you can see Dublin was a little bit eager, so I did my best to slow him down and keep him in a nice heel position.
Once we reached the top of the stairs we saw a sign to our final destination the universal City Walk, However, we still had to take the third leg in our public transportation training trip…a short bus ride to take up the hill.
After a train ride, a tram ride, and a bus ride we made it and gave our pups a chance to pose out in front of the famous universal Studios rotating globe.
The universal City walk was pretty crowded with people with lots of noise and activities going on. Our first destination was the Karl Strauss Brewing company for a bite to eat.
After relaxing and having a bit of food we came downstairs and let the puppies hang out by this interesting water fountain.
As I mentioned the universal City walk was crowded! but there was tons of different things for the pups to see, smell, and hear.

A giant Gorilla…A giant Guitar….Some crazy Dancers…And Skydivers floating around in a giant tube. now those are some things you don’t see everyday!
Baron even got to check out a little yapping puppy.
On the way out Dublin thought it would be a good idea to hang out by the Sparky’s mini Donuts….so we went ahead and bought of few…Sorry Dublin donuts are for the humans…
After a long day we started our bus, tram, and train ride back home.
When we finally got back on the metrolink Dublin absolutely zonked out. then when we got in the automobile he squished his head between my backpack and the chair and started snoring away.
Thanks for joining us on our Train, Tram, and Bus ride to the universal City Walk. We’ll see you next time!
Our final thoughts On Trains, Trams, Buses, and Puppies
You may have noticed in the video that Dublin was a tad bit eager.  In fact, he was probably on his worst behavior, constantly pulling and trying to move out in front of me throughout the day.  Fortunately, about half way through the day Dublin started behaving more like a normal guide dog puppy in training.  However, today’s trip to the universal City walk was definitely one of Dnull

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Do you guys remember Tink the mommy Dachshund and Pink the piglet from last year. They became so famous there was a children’s book written about them. If you haven’t seen it yet then check out The Pink Puppy.
Video footage of Pink and Tink
Some new video footage of Pink and Tink was just released on YouTube. check out the two short videos:
Pig In The House

Pink, Tink, and the rest of the Litter

It looks like Pink has an itch that needs some scratching in the first video.  He also looked like he got the puppy zoomies…adorable.

Again, if you’re looking to read more about Tink and Pink then check out some of the related posts below or take a look at the book The Pink Puppy

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springtime is lastly here. After many chilly months of withstanding the snow, as well as less regular lingering outdoors, pet parents as well as their pets are delighted to see the sunshine as well as spend more time bonding, playing as well as doing what they do best…having fun! just like all great things, some precautions should be taken as you as well as your pet delve into springtime as well as out of the snowy mess, beginning with getting your pet groomed for the occasion.

When it comes to necessary spring grooming sessions, Christine DeFilippo, Owner/Producer of Intergoom, says, “Grooming salons will always have those specific clients who want their dogs looking excellent all of the time as well as can pay for that luxury.  The vast majority of pet owners are coming off a winter full of snow as well as snow removal charges, as well as are looking for a simple, clean clip without any elegant extras added to their grooming bills.  In other words – clip it short as well as do not spend time trying to salvage hair that has ended up being matted from playing in the snow!” She notes, “Short-haired breeds requirement regular grooming, whatever the season” as well as “long-coated breeds (ie. the Bearded Collie, Newfoundland, Briard) requirement to get a great medical spa day in a grooming salon to get all the dead coat out, revitalizing the skin as well as providing a healthy coat sheen.”

So assist your pet feel good, look excellent as well as stay healthy with these grooming tips, that will make them look so fancy, neighbors will turn heads:

Cleanliness with bath Time

In the exact same method pet parents feel amazing when they are clean, pets likewise enjoy the feeling of being clean. Cats are generally extremely great at grooming themselves, costs as much as 50% of their day cleaning themselves as well as other cats. Dogs, on the other hand, requirement a great deal of assist in the cleaning department, as they generally aren’t as thorough. depending upon your dog’s activities, they may requirement a bath every 1-3 weeks, utilizing a moderate shampoo as well as doggie dryer, to prevent skin irritation. For dogs that ended up being overexcited, putting a toy in the bath can assist them focus, as well as a bath mat can prevent slipping. accept the season as well as go with pastel-colored toys to liven the experience.

Christina Pawlosky, Oster® expert Master Groomer, adds some bath time tips, “The truth is most pet parents do not get their pets’ clean skin clean.  It is difficult to get shampoo as well as water with the coat to the skin so the dead skin cell, oils as well as debris can be washed away.  I suggest two things: either get a quick bath system or get a tub as well as try soaking the pet.  By putting water as well as shampoo together, you will break up the oils as well as debris quicker as well as truly get the dog clean to the skin with less rinsing.  This will likewise loosen the dead coat making it easier to clean out, provided it is not already matted.”

Visual Checkups

Get up close as well as personal when grooming as well as be sure to do a with visual inspect around your feline or dog’s body, moving fur as needed to be sure nothing is missed. inspect for anything that might be a indication of illness or infection. Swelling, cuts, heat, scratches, limping, temperament change, in addition to routine inspection of eyes/teeth as well as ears can save a medical condition from worsening (such as ear infection), as well as will ideally catch any type of issues before they ended up being serious. A excellent time to do visual check-ups is right before you slip your infant into an adorable springtime attire for a stroll around town.

Dental health and wellness

Dental illness is uncomfortable for both cats as well as dogs. By cleaning your pet’s teeth regularly, not only is their breath more pleasant for cuddle time, however it can prevent them from experiencing pain. inspecting in on a regular basis can likewise alert a more serious illness, where dental illness is a symptom. If your feline or dog doesn’t like getting their teeth brushed, try feeding treats that promote dental health and wellness when a day. In addition, it is likewise necessary to see your veterinarian on a regular basis to inspect your pet’s teeth for unforeseen problems.

Bonding with the Brush

When both you as well as your pet are relaxed, think about having a clean bonding session. brushing removes dirt as well as spreads natural oils around the coat, preventing tangling/matting as well as keeping skin clean. Therapeutic for both pets as well as their parents, brushing in a calm atmosphere is a pleasant experience, which will make your pet feel better to you, aside from providing health and wellness benefits. Shorthaired pets may only requirement to be cleaned when a week, while longhaired pets may requirement to be cleaned when a day. different breeds need different brushes, so be sureto choose the right clean for your pet. Also, pay interest to your pet’s paws as well as eyes, brushing away excess fur that might impair vision or bring discomfort.

Reducing Parasites as well as Skin Infestation

Nobody wants their pet to offer with the discomfort of being bit by a flea, tick or other parasite, nor does the believed of parasites being transmitted to pet parents/children leave space for anything however caution. Ideally, utilizing preventative products will keep your pet from harm’s way. When not taking that route, inspecting the head, neck as well as paws regularly—particularly during tick season—is imperative. Your regional pet groomer will likewise be on the lookout for parasites on your pet, informing you of any type of regrettable discovers as well as eliminating them.

No matter what type of grooming you are doing, it’s always great to keep sessions as short as well as enjoyable as possible. As your pet associates grooming with a positive experience, stress and anxiety will lessen as well as routine grooming will ended up being simple for both pet parent as well as pet alike. Pawlosky adds, “We suggest grooming your pet often, so it’s not as traumatic! Also, bring the pet into a expert groomer as well as request tips on what worked finest to keep your dog calm. The professionals may have some great tips.” When grooming, be sure to focus on a different part of your pet each time, as well as most importantly, after every great session…give out a springtime treat!

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since a lot more family pets go missing as well as are admitted to shelters around the fourth of July than at any type of other time of the year, the American Veterinary medical association (AVMA) is reminding pet owners to prepare for the holiday as well as take steps to keep family pets as risk-free as well as calm as possible.

While fireworks, picnics as well as other fourth of July traditions can be excellent fun for people, all of these festivities can be frightening as well as even hazardous for animals. Whether or not you’re planning your own self-reliance Day celebration, it’s crucial to take precautions to keep your family pets risk-free both during as well as after fourth of July festivities.

In addition to the possibility that fireworks can startle animals as well as cause them to run away, the fourth has some other dangers for our pets, such as an abundance of unhealthy as well as easily accessible foods at parties, hazardous summertime heat, as well as hazardous debris on the ground complying with fireworks displays.

How to assist our family pets that are frightened by fireworks

Get lots of exercise: Taking your dogs out for play as well as exercise earlier in the day, besides being a healthy thing to do, can assist shed off additional energy, limiting their stress and anxiety later as well as assisting them rest a lot more soundly at home. as well as cats can absolutely benefit from an additional play session, too.

Give them a risk-free space: As much as it’s possible, keep your family pets indoors, ideally in settings where firework noise will be at a minimum. Cats commonly feel a lot of safe in a covered area that is elevated off the ground, like a hut in an indoor feline tree, while your dogs may requirement a bit additional assist as well as encouragement discovering a great area to retreat.

Try to discover a area in the quietest, a lot of safe space possible to put your dog’s crate or bed. keep windows as well as curtains closed to additionally muffle sounds, as well as take a long time to see what works finest for your dog, such as reducing the lights or covering the crate with a blanket.

Dress for success: Some family pets seem to feel a lot more safe in snug-fitting tee shirts created particularly for this purpose. speak to your veterinarian about what choices are available.

Set an example: Our family pets may look to us to see exactly how we are reacting as well as be influenced by our behavior, so try to stay calm during fireworks—even if they bother you as well.  Try not to react as well strongly to fireworks or your pets’ distress.

Replace frightening seems with soothing sounds: White noise, music or television can be utilized to supply comfortable, familiar seems that drown out or muffle the frightening as well as unforeseen noise of fireworks. If you’re not sure of what music or seems to play, get some tips from good friends or on the internet neighborhood groups to see what works well for their pets.

Occupy family pets with new—or preferred old—toys: You can assist distract your family pets by introducing new toys as well as treats into the house. Food puzzles as well as long-lasting treats, for example, can be a excellent method to keep your family pets distracted from noises that frighten them.

Consult with your veterinarian: If the issue persists or seems insurmountable, speak to your veterinarian about a plan that may include additionally habits adjustment and/or medical intervention. Make that visit as soon as possible to make sure a holistic plan is in location before the fireworks begin.

Get ahead of it … don’t wait: all of these tactics will have a higher effect before family pets ended up being fearful of fireworks. Whenever possible, goal to minimize, or even prevent, anxiety by setting up your pet with their risk-free space, background noise, preferred long-lasting treats as well as any type of medications before you expect fireworks to begin.

How to stop family pets from escaping
Make sure the outside atmosphere where you pet will be costs any type of time is risk-free as well as secure. If your neighbors set off fireworks at an unforeseen time, is your lawn safe sufficient to keep your pet contained? examine your options, as well as select the safest area for your animals; as well as make enhancements if needed to make the area a lot more secure.

If you’re holding guests, ask them to assist keep an eye on your family pets to make sure they don’t escape. putting notes on exit doors as well as gates can assist both you as well as your guests stay vigilant.

Because this is such a typical time of the year for family pets to go missing, it’s likewise a great time to make sure your family pets are equipped with identification tags with updated information. If your family pets aren’t already microchipped, talk with your veterinarian about microchipping. This basic procedure can greatly enhance your possibilities of getting your family pets back if they ended up being lost. If your family pets are microchipped, make sure your get in touch with info in the microchip registry is up-to-date.

Advice for owners leaving their family pets at home

It’s most likely a great concept to leave your family pets at house if you go to parties, fireworks displays, parades as well as other gatherings. Loud fireworks, unfamiliar locations as well as crowds can all be extremely frightening to pets, as well as there’s excellent danger of family pets ending up being spooked as well as running away.

If you’re leaving your family pets at home, believe about exactly how well they’ll respond to the noise of fireworks. If your family pets aren’t bothered by fireworks, it’s most likely okay to leave them at house like typical if you run out for a short outing. If your family pets don’t like fireworks, utilize the exact same tactics to assist lessen their concern as if you were home. This may include additional exercise before your leave, anti-anxiety medication as well as leaving them in a peaceful part of the house, with some distracting treats as well as music or a fan or other type of noise to cover the fireworks.

If you’re taking a trip out of town for the weekend, let whoever is enjoying your pet understand if they’re afraid of fireworks as well as what has assisted in the past so they can produce a calm as well as risk-free atmosphere for your pet.

Other advice

Check your lawn for fireworks debris before enabling family pets outside to play or relax. even if you didn’t set off fireworks yourself, debris can make its method into your yard, where curious animals may pick it as much as play with or eat.

Remember that as well much sun as well as warm (and humidity!) can be hazardous to pets. keep them inside when it’s very hot/humid; make sure they have gain access to to shady areas as well as lots of water when outdoors; don’t leave them outside for prolonged periods in hot weather; as well as understand the indications that a pet may be overheating.

Don’t let family pets get near your barbeque grill while it is in utilize or still hot.

Avoid the desire to feed your family pets table scraps or other foods meant for people. Be particularly cautious to keep them away from these typical foods that can be toxic to pets:

Xylitol-containing products (xylitol is an man-made sweetener commonly discovered in sugar-free candy as well as gum)

Chocolate (although some kinds of chocolate are not as toxic as others, it’s safer to keep your pet away from all kinds of chocolate)

Onions

Grapes as well as raisins

Fatty as well as fried foods

Macadamia nuts

Avocados

For a lot more ideas on keeping your family pets happy, healthy as well as safe, visit AVMA.org.

Source: AVMA