Children and Pet Loss

Yesterday I had the honor of speaking on the telephone with Dr. Wallace Sife, who is the founder of The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement, a non-profit organization that deals specifically with the unique topic of grieving the loss of a pet.

Dr. Sife was gracious enough to allow me to post an excerpt from a chapter of his book The Loss of a Pet. This excerpt, entitled Children and Pet Loss is a must-read for any parent. There are links included in this article that will take you directly to Dr. Sife's non-profit website. The APLB is a nonprofit association of volunteers who are trained or experienced in the tender subject of pet death. Its members are professional counselors as well as pet-loving people from all other walks of life. They are all concerned with helping pet lovers cope with this unique and very intimate kind of loss.

You'll really want to read this article...Children and Pet Loss.

~Lisa

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Kids and Dogs and Teaching Responsibility

It's no secret that most families end up as pet owners as the result of the constant begging and pleading of a child, and that's not a bad thing. However, while the child will promise ON HIS LIFE to take care of the dog, in reality, we know that as adults, we will be ultimately responsible.

HOWEVER...Owning a dog is a terrific opportunity to TEACH YOUR CHILD RESPONSIBILITY. I've written an article titled "Kids and Dogs: Teaching Responsibility Through Pet Ownership" and you can find it here.

Woof!

~Lisa

The Freshest Dog Treats You'll Find -- Anywhere!

I am sooooo excited! I have found someone who makes made to order dog treats! I'm telling you, dogs go CRAZY for these things!

I don't know how she finds the time, but when you place your order (and choose from the yummy selection of Liver Training Treats, Peanut Butter Biscuits, Doggy Donuts, Cheezy Biscuits, and more!), she heads to her kitchen and bakes up these delicious concoctions, and ships them to you within 72 hours. She uses NO preservatives, so you'll need to refrigerate the biscuits when you get them, but they'll keep for up to 3 weeks (or longer if you freeze them).

If you want to see some pictures, just go to BarkTalk Dog Treats

As an added bonus....if you sign up to receive my newsletter during the month of March, I'll sell these delectable treats to you for $3.00 off!! Once you've signed up, and confirmed your subscription, just shoot me an e-mail and I'll give you instructions on how to get your discount.

WOOF!

~Lisa

Start Your Own Doggie Day Care Business!

Are you serious about making money in The Pet Care Industry?

There has never been a better time to start a business in the Pet Care Industry. Pet popularity is at an all-time high, and Americans spend thousands each year on boarding, breeding, grooming, pet sitting and retail accessories. Industry experts say this trend is on the rise. Here are just a few statistics:

• Pet businesses are the fastest growing home-based business

• 40 million US households own at least one dog

• Americans spend $34 billion on their pets each year

• 47% of all US households own more than one pet

The My Pet Business Video Series has developed a comprehensive video series featuring the fastest growing segments of the Pet Care Industry. These categories are: the Boarding Kennel, Doggie Day Care and Grooming Businesses. All are available on dvd.

If you've thought seriously of opening your own pet business but weren't sure if it was right for you, these videos will help you evaluate this exciting opportunity and provide you the tools to get your pet care business started today.

In our videos, you'll hear from the experts. They'll show you what you need to get started with your own pet care business today. And they'll provide you a candid look into what you can expect your lifestyle to be like as a pet care professional. You'll see incredible footage from successful facilities all over the country.

You'll learn:

• How much you can expect to earn owning a pet care business

• Day-to-day operations

• Proven marketing techniques

• The most important skills you must know to succeed

• How to avoid costly mistakes

• How to get through the zoning process

• How to make sure your business is profitable

• Valuable resources not found anywhere else

• And much, much more!

If you love pets and dream of combining your love of pets with a Pet Care business, these videos are for you. Click here to purchase your Pet Care Business Video Series

Read what our customers are saying:

I just received the new Dog Day Care dvd and watched it twice, back to back, taking copious notes. I had to take the time to write and tell you how informative and inspiring this dvd is. I have researched this business for a year and am currently taking my last small business class in order to get in preparation to launch this exciting business. I thought I learned a great deal in college, but the information from the consultants was priceless.They covered so much information that I was very interested in like: start up costs, location, marketing/advertising, mistakes to avoid and the "pack" concept. I loved "going into" the various dog day cares on the dvd for decorating and remodeling ideas. This is an awesome dvd. I give it 2 thumbs up!

--Gwenda E., Cleveland, Ohio

I received the Doggie Day Care video and already watched it. I thought it provided great insight into what it takes to open and run a doggie day care center. The practical information and advice shared by current doggie day care owners will be invaluable to anyone considering this venture. Thanks for releasing such an enjoyable and informative product.
–Mary C., West Mifflin, PA

The My Pet Business Doggy Day Care video has provided us a very important step in assessing our ability to run a Doggy Day Care centre, and in clarifying what we need to do next to get our own business up and running. If you are considering this type of venture this DVD is an excellent starting point.

–Paul B. , Port Melborne, Australia

Order your DVD today!

~Lisa

Princess Dog

More dog apparel!

I only wish I had a tiny little dog that could wear something like this Pink Dog Coat with Matching Bone Toy (again, my apologies for the teensy image. Just click on the pink blur and -- trust me -- you're gonna die!)

Tooooooo cute!

~Lisa

For your child's room...

I just keep coming across the cutest dog-gone stuff!

I'm in the process of redecorating my 7-year old daughter's room. She's a dog fanatic (imagine that?), so we're going with a dog theme. Anyway, I was looking at Target.com and found this ADORABLE coat tree:

Dalmation Dog Clothes Tree


I'm getting one!!! (Sorry, the image is kinda teensy, but just click on the black and white spots and you can see a larger image :)

~Lisa

I love purses!

I love handbags! My closet is overflowing with them.

So when I came across this fabulous Sherpa Pet Tote, I just knew I had to have it! It's classy and sleek and looks like a real alligator bag...only YOU know about the precious cargo inside ;-)

Sherpa Montreal Pet Tote - $ 82.95 The Montreal Pet Tote from Sherpa is an elegantly discreet carrier that easily looks like an expensive handbag. The faux alligator outer shell adds richness while the carrier features standard elements that makes it perfect for travel: mesh panels for ventilation, a padded bottom board for comfort and stability, two exterior full length pockets and an inside leash ring. Measures 16" x 12" x 7.5" and is recommended for pets up to 10lbs with a max. length of 13" and height of 8".

If you're looking for some terrific gifts for your dog (or for the dog lover in your life), you've simply got to check out DogDecor.com Gift Shop for Dog Lovers for the largest selection of dog-themed purses I've seen (plus lots of other really cool dog stuff!)

Have you signed up for my BarkTalk News newsletter yet? It's easy to sign up, and I'll send you coupons for discounts on great dog supplies you need at places like PETCO, PETsMART, PetCareRx, and more!