In the current economy with one of the highest jobless rates and numerous financial issues facing people today, our dog rescues and dog shelters are filling up with pets from people wishing to provide their dog a quality life, but can no longer afford. There are ways to solve the financial burden, help people who find themselves in a dilemma where if they could save some money they could keep their dog, and help the shelters.

As one of the webs fastest growing premier websites, we began to explore ways to help dog owners as well as help over burdened shelters and rescues. We too have started talking more by making it a point to encourage our customers and readers to adopt. Although there are many people unemployed, finding it difficult to afford their pets there are still more people who can as well as people looking to add a dog to their family.

With the advent of websites like PetFinder.com who make locating a dog from a shelter very convenient, searching by size, age, breed, and zip code along with numerous local rescues and shelters. Finding the perfect match is only a mouse click away. Statistics show that while there is record drop offs to shelters and rescues in the states hardest hit by the current economic woes other states have experienced record adoptions to the point that they had to import pets from other states. All seemingly to suggest, that the situation although not getting much better it is stabilizing and not getting worse.

While this information and progress seems promising, it will be all for not if the economy gets any worse. Understanding the mindset of most pet owners is that they will do anything for their dogs even if it means foregoing a utility bill or sacrificing something for him or herself. We know that people who own pets live longer, are happier and are generally in better shape.

One of the ways to lower vet costs is by getting pet insurance. This is no longer considered a luxury for the wealthy but now is affordable for anyone with plans that cost no more than the average spent on annual routine vet visits. With the cost of catastrophic care on the rise even for pets, having a pet health insurance policy will help and could provide an alternative to euthanizing.

With literally thousands of pet websites on the internet all claiming to have the best pricing, fantastic deals with sale tags all over enticing the user to “Buy from Me we’re cheap” who do you trust. We asked ourselves this question “How can we provide our users the very best for their dogs and pets, have lowest prices anywhere on or off line, and provide the shipping strength people trust for name brands people trust?”

We knew that Remarkable Dogs needed to be a website driven by users and customers if we were going to deliver on that question. Unlike huge corporations with shareholder value being the primary concern we could provide a platform with only our customers in mind.

Well our months of research paid off. Our Pet Supply Store on-line has the lowest prices of any pet store around shipped through Amazon, the world leader on shipping. We’re not just tooting our own horn, give it a try, and experience for your selves what our thousands of users do all the time.  When we say the lowest prices around, we do not mean just few items to make the claim, but rather of the over 100,000 pet supplies available better than 90% are priced lower; not off brands either name brands dog owners are accustom to buying.

We did not stop at just pet supplies either; we decided to provide articles with real information to help people understand their particular dog breed. With information on dog health to training all, free. The feedback we get everyday says we delivered on the promise to provide the very best for your dog at the lowest prices, from a shipper people trust with helpful information and affordable services.

 The old adage of a few years ago said “every dime counts” has now changed to “every penny counts.” If you or a friend find that saving some money can help you keep your dog there is a place you can buy with confidence. If you can lower your expenses, take in a dog from a shelter, and adopt then shopping with us and reading the information will help.



By: Michael Hrynewich

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FOOGLE asked:


Our dog never used to be bothered by anything, he was a laid back rescue dog when we first got him 8 month ago
but lately if a cyclist rides past our garden gates he goes mad barking chasing up and down the garden and not listening to a word i say.
Which is really annoying when i am trying to get him into the house to stop him.
Someone suggested he could be territorial
I need some idea how to discourage him cos the local kids are now purposely detouring past our house.

The Superstarr asked:


I have a very active (female rescue dog, we don’t know her exact age, but were told she is between 10-12, but acts much, much younger) , who can run and play easily, and has no health problems. She is a very friendly, docile dog. She is left alone from about 8:30 am until 3:30 pm, and walked about 4 miles every weekend. Would you recommend getting a (female) puppy?? Would they be ok left alone 3 days a week?? Thanks

Martin K asked:


Then you see the people who work tirelessly to fight this evil by rescueing and rehomeing these animals and its great to see the animals going to good loving homes (people..) Why and how can anyone treat these innocent animals with such pain and hatred . These people are cold and evil and loveless. I actually feel sorry for them that they are so pathetic..
Duster you say stop Whining, I bet your the kind that likes to remain silent in these issues, the coward that turns a blind eye.. Im not whineing Im stateing a fact. Idiot..

1107 asked:


we have a 3 month old black labrador pup we have had him a week , the people who we got him from said he was house trained but he isnt, he does all his poos outside but he just seems to wee everywhere, the back doors left open all the time but he wont do it outside, when he does it in the house i just say a firm no then put him outside but its not happening please help if you have any suggestions on what to do,

Louise G asked:


I am hoping to buy a lab puppy. I know that they need to have two vaccinations. First of which is usually done by the owner of the mother and the second the new owner of said puppy pays for. Out of interest, does any one know the cost of the vaccinations?
Secondly, I own a ginger tom, am a tad concerned he might leave home if a dogie comes into his territory? What would you recommend in terms of cat meeting pup. Baring in mind Spike – the cat, is not nu-ted.
Any thoughts/suggestions?

From the first day you get your puppy you will need to implement obedience. I am not saying that if your dog is not a tiny little pup you cannot train it. I am just saying it is never too early to start training your dog. You must however do it properly or you could be training your dog improperly and may be confusing the hell out of your dog.

Once your dog gets confused it makes for a tough challenge to train it. You become frustrated and your dog becomes frustrated. You know when your dog becomes frustrated when it tries to hide away or becomes shy when you approach. You have the dog totally confused and he or she just wants to go to sleep or just stay away from the grumpy owner.

This frustration can even lead to depression on the dog’s part, well maybe even on the owner’s part as well. For the sake of you and your pet canine, seek professional help. That does not necessarily mean you have to bring your dog to an obedience class or send your dog to a professional trainer. There are perfectly good e-books out there that can give you all the advice you need to get your dog or puppy training off on the right foot. These e-books are relatively cheap for the information they have to offer.

Having a disobedient dog can lead to tragedy. Once your canine pet gets out and decides to enjoy his or her freedom, it may end up being a very terrible scene with cars wandering up and down those asphalt paths they call roads.

If you do own a puppy or a full grown dog, seek help from a professional to keep your pet safe. Your time with your dog can be very enjoyable for you and your pet. Remember an e-book is quite inexpensive and you can get all the information you need from a professional to raise your dog to be a very obedient pet and a good friend.



By: Ken Bishop

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When it comes to choosing a breed many people have a desire for a certain breed – a Labrador, German shepherd, Spaniel or whatever. But when it comes down to brass tacks, the economies of the situation, we can not always afford the price of a purebred puppy. Life and family get in the way, competing for the finances. This is where Dog Rescues can step into the breach and fill a need.

Dog Rescues are run by people who care deeply about dogs that have been mistreated, abandoned or given up on by their previous owners. The whole aim of these organisations is to find a new home with caring parents so these unfortunate dogs can live the rest of their lives in a secure and loving environment.

Dog rescues normally cater for a particular breed of dog. This makes life easy as once you’ve found one for the breed you are interested in then it’s simply a case of registering and waiting for the right dog to come in. Usually they will have a contact list which will keep you informed when new dogs come in.

Finding a dog rescue can be as simple as looking in your yellow pages or searching on the internet. Doing a regional search by putting your city in the search terms will produce the nearest results to you.

One thing you must be prepared for with a Dog Rescue is the third degree investigation into your suitability as a potential adoptive parent. Don’t worry – they stop short of the bright lights and the coshes.

Be prepared to give them details on previous dog ownership, your family, your house and yard and where you plan on keeping the dog. They will also want to know about your experience training dogs and how you discipline your dog. And they will also spend time talking with you, trying to assess your character and how it will fit in with the particular dog you are thinking of adopting.

Be patient – there’s a good reason for this. All they are trying to do is make sure that you and the dog are a perfect fit. The last thing they want is for the dog to return to them at some time in the future. These dogs have already lost out once. Often they have suffered abuse and neglect and have fears and neuroses. The whole aim of the Dog Rescue is to avoid that happening again and give the dog a good chance of living a happy life for the rest of its days.

So, having said all this, what can you expect from a rescue dog? The obvious difference will be the price you will pay. Expect to pay a couple of hundred dollars as opposed to the $1000+ for a purebred puppy.

Why so much for a rescue dog? You’ve got to remember that these dogs have often been abused or neglected and arrive at the Dog Rescue in a poor state. They often have ticks, fleas, skin problems, worms and poor or no vaccination records.

All of these things have to be treated before the dog can be considered ready for re-adoption. So the couple of hundred dollars is easily swallowed up by vet bills, feed bills etc.

Which brings up another issue. Due to his previous ownership and possible abuse and neglect, be prepared to accept that the dog you adopt may have need for further treatment to repair the damage done by previous owners. So there may be an ongoing cost for further treatment. Over time your rescue dog may cost you more.

You can also expect your rescue dog to be older. Adolescent and older dogs are more liable to be rescued than puppies. There’s an upside to this as older dogs have developed their personality so it’s easier to get an idea of the dogs’ temperament and match it to your needs.

This matching of dog and adoptive parent goes both ways. You have to ask yourself if you are right for a rescue dog.

Leaving aside the cost factors, there are a number of things you have to ask yourself:

•    Is my life and household stable enough for such a dog. Due to the previous abuse, such dogs need a stable loving environment to repair the mental damage they have suffered.

•    Can I, or my family, provide the daily care, grooming and medical care that may be required?

•    Can I provide the training, or re-training, that may be required? Abused dogs often have incontinence problems that can take a long time to cure. Some dogs also need house training again. Can you face that?

•    What age and sex dog do I want? Is an older dog better suited to your household? Many Dog Rescues have problems finding homes for males dogs for some reason. Could you be an exception and provide a home for a male dog?

For obvious reasons many of the best prospective parents for such dogs are older couples. Usually their children have grown and flown the nest and they have the time on their hands to give the dog the care and attention it needs for full recovery from both the physical and mental stress it has suffered.

There is one other advantage to a rescue dog over a purebred puppy. Once your rescue dog has recovered from the poor treatment of his previous owners, then you will have a dog that appreciates exactly what you’ve done for him. He’s experienced the bad and knows he’s now got it good. The result is a friendly, loyal companion for life.



By: Keri Carrillo

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xx Layla xx asked:


Im a vegetarian and am getting a dog from the rescue shelter, where can i buy vegetarian dog food from?
Im not asking for your opinions i am asking if i can get vegetarian dog food from the supermarket!

Keeping it simple asked:


Hey
well yesterday i rescued this puppy from a dog pound near by. the lady wasnt quite sure how old it was but she reckons he´s 4 weeks. she needed the space and so i took the puppy. i didnt want to take it away from its foster mum that soon but i felt i had to because they kill the pups after a certain time if they dont find homes for them.
so i got home with my new pup and it became very attached to me.
i couldnt put it down with out it running to my legs.
then night time came and i set up a small box with a blanket and put it next to my bed. he went in and slept but every 30 mins/hour he would wake up for the toilet and howl really loud. id go and see whats wrong and then he´d wag his tail and stop. but he´d start again everytime i went back to bed. i had a really restless night last night.
ive been looking for a puppy for a while and now ive found one and im really happy but i really dont know what to do about the separation anxiety.
he had diorrea all night as well. im not sure if its because he only got fed his foster mums milk in the pound.
the lady at the pound said she had found him and his 3 brothers on the street next to his dead mum and dad. so i take it he is afraid of being on his own because it brings back those memories.
but now he is only ever quiet when im holding him. and i cant be holding him all the time.
is it to young to train him? and how do i stop the separation anxiety?