What You Need To Know To Keep Your Dog Safe In Your Car

Man's Best Friend is a great companion around the home, but Rover will love joining you on road trips - short or long - as well.
If you've tried taking your dog along in the car before and met with bad results, don't give up. It might take a little longer to help your pet feel comfortable after a bad experience, but you can train your dog to ride quietly in the car. It requires foresight and patience on your part, but the rewards are worth it.What kind of personality does your dog have?
Is she a confident, mellow pooch or a high-energy, somewhat fearful animal?
Consider, too, your relationship with your dog. Does she see you as the pack leader and obey your commands?
Both of these factors have an impact on how much work you'll need to do before the two of you hit the road.

A dog that is calm by nature and obedient will more quickly adjust to sitting still in a moving vehicle. On the other hand, a "hyper" animal that doesn't respond to basic obedience commands requires specific training to ensure her (and your) safety in the car. Remember not to shout at Rover if she does something wrong - this will only upset her and may make her misbehave even more.An uncontrolled animal is a serious car accident waiting to happen. It is important to keep your dog confined to one area of the car. This might be the back of a truck or SUV, a kennel, or simply sitting on the seat, secured by a safety harness designed for use in cars.

If you plan on using a safety harness, introduce it to your dog outside of the car. Let her sniff and otherwise investigate it. Drape it over her and praise her when she stands quietly. If she shakes it off and runs, try again using treats and only placing it against her so she gets the feel of it. Once she accepts having it placed over her, let her wear it while you take walks or sitting in her kennel.

Be sure to give her treats and verbal praise whenever you put the safety harness on her. Make sure you have her favorite toy in the car, and a trusted human friend sitting beside her will help relax her too. You want your dog to associate the car with positive things.The same holds true for car rides in general. If the only time your dog rides in the car is to go to the vet's surgery she'll associate the car with an unpleasant experience. Let Rover sit in the car while it is parked to let her get used to sitting in the car.

Once your dog is used to sitting in a confined space, take her for short rides. If she has gotten carsick in the past, drive slowly along as straight a path as possible. Take her for a ride at least once a day, slowly increasing the distance and speed. Talk to her in a happy voice as you go, and give her a treat before you take her out, so she connects the car ride to something yummy.The sight of a dog with her head out the car window, nose in the wind, makes just about everyone smile. Smell is your dog's best sense.

With the window down, she's picking up all kinds of new, interesting smells. This stimulating experience is fine at slow speeds for short distances, be careful about letting your dog make it a habit. While dogs love the feel of the wind in their noses, dust and debris can cause respiratory problems. If you can ensure that your dog is safe, and enjoying herself, in the car, you will find that going for a drive with your best friend will enhance both your life, and Rover's, too..

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Bringing Out the Big Guns - Fitness Ops Boot Camp Keeps New Year's Resolutions

Coach Fara Barnes is bringing out the big guns in Alabama, which currently ranks #1 with the highest percentage of obese adults in America.
Barnes is bringing Alabama it's first fitness boot camp program in February.
Using her prior military background, martial arts experience and personal training certifications, she is ready to fire up her fitness arsenal, a.k.a. Fitness Ops.Coach Fara moved to Montgomery, Alabama in the spring of 2004.
After visiting several
health clubs and gyms, Barnes felt that many clubs were simply trying to drive in the masses and build up memberships.

In fact, one of the most well-known clubs was using a popular book as their personal training program.
Over the summer Barnes started her own fitness business, The Right Fit, and joined forces with Grand Master Yun S. Chung, ex-marine and founder of the American Taekwondo Foundation (ATF).
Barnes directed and instructed a successful kickboxing and strength...

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SyberWorks Has Been Awarded a 5-Year Contract By the General Services Administration (GSA) For Work Under Schedule 69 for Training Services

SyberWorks, a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, announced today they have been awarded a 5-year contract by the General Services Administration (GSA) for work under Schedule 69 for Training Services.Dave Boggs, CEO of SyberWorks, states, "We are thrilled to be offering online course authoring and development services under the GSA Schedule 69 for Training Services.
Our recent GSA Schedule 70 Award for Information Technology coupled with our Schedule 69 Award for Training Services will enable us to provide total e-learning and online training solutions to governments, state agencies, and institutions that purchase through the government's primary procurement agency, the General Services Administration."Bob Goldschneider, Director of Business Development, says, "The GSA Schedule 69 and 70 Awards provide a firm foundation for our government business channel.
Our learning management system products and training services are...

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