Lost dog in Aubrey!

Lost dog in Aubrey!

If anyone sees or finds a beautiful Black Lab pictured below, please call 214-801-4057. His name is Max, and we lost him Sunday night in Aubrey. He was a very important member of our family and we are praying for his safe return home!

TODAY! Check out the Grand Slam Raffle & Auction benefiting ARF at Dodie's Place in Allen, TX.

It's TODAY! Check out the Grand Slam Raffle & Auction benefiting ARF at Dodie's Place in Allen, TX.

The time has come!!!!!!!!!!! TODAY is the big day! We finally get to see all of our volunteers hard work come to fruition. The ARF Grand Slam Raffle and Live Auction is happening! This event supports The Animal Rescue Foundation of Texas. W...See More

TODAY from 10a to 12noon - low cost vaccinations at the UNT Campus in Denton!

TODAY from 10a to 12noon - low cost vaccinations at the UNT Campus in Denton!

TCAP Affordable spay, neuter, and vaccinations

www.texasforthem.org

We offer low cost dental care. Proper dental care can add three to five years to your pet's life. Learn how to properly care for your pets teeth

Do Dogs See in Color?

Written on 04/04/2013 by Brandy Arnold 

original post: http://dogingtonpost.com/do-dogs-see-in-color/#.UWVhnUpBSuM 

 

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Yes, like us, our dogs can see in color. However, their perception of various colors is not exactly the same as it is for humans. As a matter of fact, dogs can’t distinguish between yellow, orange, red, or green. But, they can see a variety of shades of blue, and can even tell between very closely related tones of gray that are not normally discernible to people. To put it simply, dogs can see in color; only that the colors that our four-legged friends see are not rich as what you and I usually see.

The Reason Behind Your Dog’s Color Limitations:
Our eyes and those of our pooches generally consist of cones, or special light catching cells that respond to color. Because dogs have fewer cones as compared to humans, it suggests that their perception of color is not as vivid or as penetrating as ours. Nevertheless, the key to color vision is not only dependent on having these special lighting cells. Having many different kinds of cones, each set to different light wavelengths, is also vital to seeing color. We have three different types of cones, and the dynamics of these cells give us our rich, full-range, and intense color vision. Dogs, like many people with so called “color-blindness” have only 2 types of these cones.

The Research:
Jay Neitz of the University of Carolina tried to test the color vision of canines. For several test trials, dogs were presented with three different light panels in a row; two of which come in the same color, while the third panel was different. The dogs’ objective was to look for the one that was not the same as the others and then to press that panel. If the dog subject was correct, he was then immediately rewarded with a treat that the workstation dispensed to the cup underneath that panel.

The researcher confirmed that pooches actually see color. However, its many fewer colors as compared to normal people do. To be more specific, instead of seeing the rainbow as ROYGBIV (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet), dogs see a very dark gray, darker yellow (kind of brown, light yellow, gray, light blue, and dark blue. In other words, dogs only see the colors of the world as essentially gray, blue, and yellow.

How to Make it Easier For Your Dog:

The VisionSmart ball for dogs is made with high contrasting white and dark purple color blocks, making it easier for dogs to see.

Oddly enough, many dog toy manufacturers don’t take this limited color vision into account when designing toys for dogs. For a dog, the bright red ball you’ve just tossed for them to fetch has essentially disappeared into the bright green grass – both colors which appear brownish or gray to your pup. Luckily, they can usually find it using their exceptional sense of smell. (Do you ever notice your dog finding toys with his nose instead of his eyes? That’s why!)

To make it a little easier on your pet to find the ball you’ve tossed for him, try to find toys specially colored for dogs’ limited color vision. Find a toy or ball with highly contrasting colors, like bright white and deep purple – colors seen most vividly to dogs, and you’ll see he has a much easier time finding it in the grass.

It's always sunny when you have a dog!

It's always sunny when you have a dog!

Arlington Explosive Detection Canine Unit

By Mola Lenghi

original post http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Arlington-Explosive-Detection-Canine-Unit-202241001.html?_osource=SocialFlowFB_DFWBrand

The Arlington Fire Department is open to the second-largest explosive detection canine unit in North Texas behind DFW Airport. The seven Labradors don't just work in Arlington.

They look like regular dogs. But can a regular dog sniff out 19,000 different explosive chemicals?

The Arlington Fire Department Bomb Squad's specially trained labs are trained to do just that.

 

“You can’t beat the nose. They can smell what we can't see. They can pick up an odor distances away,” said Darin Niederhaus with AFD’s Bomb Squad.

 

The team of seven dogs sweeps cars, buildings and venues like Cowboys Stadium and Rangers Ballpark for major events or when high profile dignitaries are in attendance in search of bombs and firearms.

 

The dogs can pick up the scent of anything from shell casings to high explosives.

 

“Around the world explosives and IEDs are becoming more prominent these guys give us the ability to pick them up prior to ever getting into large crowds,” said Niederhaus.

 

The newest addition to the unit is a yellow lab named Jasper. He is a vapor wake detection dog -- trained to ID potential suicide bombers.

 

“[Jasper] has a stronger nose than most explosive detection K-9s and he can detect moving scents through the air,” said Niederhaus.

 

“Training never stops. Training is ongoing. We have to keep the dogs fresh on the odors, different scenarios, different venues. We try to get them everything we can so that way it's never our first time going in there,” added Niederhaus.

 

The dogs run the city about $130,000 - that covers everything from the training to the vehicles they come in.

 

The city has the second-largest explosive detection canine unit in north Texas.

Upcomming dog friendly events Sunday, April 14

Dallas Pet CPR & First Aid Seminar

April 14, 2013 by DallasDogLife Leave a Comment

Date/Time
Date(s) - Sunday, April 14, 2013
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

In Honor of April being National Pet First Aid Month,
Dallas Pet CPR & First Aid Presents…

The PetSaver Seminar
that could save your pet’s life!

To register, visit: http://april2013petsaver.eventbrite.com/ 
For more information, contact Beth Bowers at Beth@DallasPetFirstAid.com or (214) 476-9938.

ONCE IN A LIFETIME SPECIAL for APRIL SEMINAR ONLY!

Will you know what to do when your animals need you most?
“Guaranteed to be the most complete &
comprehensive training in DFW!”
Beth and Burt CPR Demo
Beth Bowers
Longest Active Pet Tech Instructor in DFW!
Certified Pet CPR, First Aid & Care Instructor
Veterinary Technician
ABKA Pet Care Technician
Over 15 years experience with
Veterinary Medicine,
Canine Nutrition,
Canine Behavior & Training
& Dog Daycare/Boarding
Facility Management!
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PetSaver™ Program
Includes all of the Following:
Pet CPR & First Aid
Caring For Your Senior Pet-izen™
Dental Care For Your Pets
(Most Complete Training &
Absolutely the Best Value!)
PetSaver Registration Includes Handbook, Certificate, Starter First Aid Kit with Muzzle for Safety & Complimentary Breakfast!
To register, visit: http://april2013petsaver.eventbrite.com/ 
For more information, contact Beth Bowers at Beth@DallasPetFirstAid.com or (214) 476-9938.
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“Beth’s CPR & First Aid Seminar is, without question, the most comprehensive and enjoyable pet care class I’ve ever taken. She uses her own experience as a veterinary technician and dog care facility manger to create meaningful scenarios and experiences that you can apply to your own pets. Beth ensures that every student understands each technique by allowing practice on both stuffed and demonstrations with live dogs, which makes the instruction more memorable. The 8 hour class simply flew by! It was a great value and I will be taking it every year from now on.”
~Yvonne Ybarra – DallasDogLife.com~

According to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) 1-out-of-4 more pets would survive, if just one pet first aid technique was applied prior to getting emergency veterinary care. WE TEACH OVER 50 SKILLS TO HELP SAVE YOUR PET!

The PetSaver™ Program covers the following topics:
Skill: Restraining & Muzzling
“Any pet that is pain or is going to be moved into pain, can and will bite.”
PetSaver Handbook
Hands-on Skill Practice
Skill: Primary Assessment
“In the first 15-25 seconds of you being on the scene you will know what to do and what actions to take.”
PetSaver Handbook
Hands-on Skill Practice
Skill: Rescue Breathing
“The pet patient had a heartbeat but is not breathing”
PetSaver Handbook
Hands-on Skill Practice
Skill: Canine & Feline CPR

“The pet patient has no heart beat and is not breathing.”
PetSaver Handbook
Hands-on Skill Practice
Skill: Choking Management
Conscious Choking, Unconscious Choking (Witnessed & Found)
Hands-on Skill Practice
Skill: Bleeding & Shock Management
Restraint, Muzzle, Elevation, Direct Pressure, Pressure Points, Immobilization, Shock Management & Transportation.
Hands-on Skill Practice
Skill: Snout-To-Tail™
Assessment for Injury & Wellness

“A deliberate and systematic assessment from the snout to the tail of the pet with intent and purpose looking for any injuries the pet does not present to you or for wellness to create a base-line of your pet’s health.”

Hands-on Skill Practice
Skill: Assessing the Pet’s Vitals
“If you know what is normal for your pet then you will be able to quickly recognize when your pet is presenting not-normal.”
Hands-on Skill Practice
Handbook: Pet First Aid Kit Contents
Equipment & Supplies for Putting Together Your Own Pet First Aid Kit
Lecture: Insect Bites & Stings & Snakebite
Definition, Causes, Signs & Actions For Survival
Lecture: Heat & Cold Injuries
Definition, Causes, Signs & Actions For Survival
Lecture: Seizures
Definition, Causes, Signs & Actions For Survival
Lecture: Caring For Your Senior Pet-izen
Senior Pet-izen Care, Signs & Symptoms, Risk Factors & Euthanasia
Lecture: Dental Care For Your Pets
Dental Care Facts, Periodontal Disease, Risks, Preventative Care & Cleanings
One of the skills we teach is the Snout-to-Tail ™ Assessment.
Read how this saved one pet’s life . . .

A pet owner who took our class loved her little dog because she did her homework assignment of the Snout-To-Tail ™ Assessment. Where you go from Snout-To-Tail ™ with deliberate intent and purpose creating a baseline of your pet’s health. Also, so that you know more of what is normal for your pet, so you can more quickly recognize what is not normal for your pet. She found mammary tumors growing on her dog. She took her to the vet, who confirmed the diagnosis. Luckily she caught it early enough that treatment was successful. However, the vet did tell her that if she had let that go just another five or six months, the outcome may not have been as good. This simple skill that can take only a few minutes added thousands of minutes to this pet’s life.

When I tell this story in the classroom, some people wonder how she didn’t notice the mammary tumors in the first place. The thing is that she never really put her hands on her dog, from Snout-To-Tail ™ , with deliberate intent and purpose, like we teach in the class. She said she would come home from work, make her dog dinner, have dinner herself, her dog would sit on her lap and she would pet it.

–Used with permission from www.PetTech.net
To register, visit: http://april2013petsaver.eventbrite.com/ 
For more information, contact Beth Bowers at Beth@DallasPetFirstAid.com or (214) 476-9938.