Pet Product Review - Sleepypod Air
today I was not sent a sample I was sent a press release announcing the newest product specifically designed for in cabin pet travel on aircraft. Again I wish I had a sample so I can give you my opinion, but I did want to bring it to your attention. Below please find product information from their press release:
Sleepypod’s Newest Evolution in Pet Carriers Redefines In-cabin Pet Travel
Los Angeles, Calif.—September 20, 2009—Sleepypod, maker of the eponymous, multiple award-winning mobile pet bed, announces it will
introduce Sleepypod Air, its newest evolution in pet carriers, at the H.H. Backer 43rd Annual Christmas Trade Show & Educational
Conference in Chicago, Ill. on October 2-4.
“This is not just the newest evolution in Sleepypod’s line of pet carriers,” says Michael Leung, one of Sleepypod’s three co-owners and
product designers. Sleepypod Air is a revolutionary carrier that redefines in-cabin pet travel. Airline regulations regarding pets in the airline
cabin are not created equal. Each airline has its own rules, to include its own restrictions on the maximum pet carrier size.
“Sleepypod Air solves this size restriction dilemma. It has the ability to contract in size to fit in the space below a range of airline seats during
the restricted times of takeoff and landing,” explains Leung. “Once the captain announces you are free to recline your seat, simply slide
Sleepypod Air from under the seat and expand the carrier so your pet is allowed the largest space possible space while the plane is in the air.”
Sleepypod Air’s folding base allows it to be compressed from a length of 22 inches to 19 inches in length when one side is folded or 16 inches
in length when both sides are folded. Instructional diagrams on how to compress and expand Sleepypod Air can be found at:
http://sleepypod.com/air.
/>Safe Car Seat Function
Seatbelt straps on both sides allow you to secure Sleepypod Air in a car seat. Instructional diagrams on how to use Sleepypod Air as a safe car
seat for a pet can be found at: http://sleepypod.com/air.
/>Features
• Meets most major airline carry-on pet regulations
• Compresses in length from 22 inches in length to 19 inches or 16 inches in length
• Seatbelt straps on both sides allow you to secure Sleepypod Air in a car seat
• Top and ends open for easy access
• Trolley pocket to secure Sleepypod Air onto other luggage
• Large zipper pockets on both sides for essential travel items
• Removable and washable ultra plus bedding
• Easy-clean exterior
Specifications
• Available colors: Jet Black, Dark Chocolate, Orange Dream, Glacier Silver, Strawberry Red
• Maximum cat weight: up to 15 pounds (up to 7 kilograms)
• Maximum dog weight: up to 12.5 pounds (up to 6 kilograms)
• Carrier dimensions: [16 to 22] x 10.5 x 10.5 inches ([41-56] x 27 x 27 centimeters)
• Interior dimensions: [15 to 21] x 9.5 x 9.5 inches ([38-53] x 24 x 24 centimeters)
Price
The suggested retail price for Sleepypod Air is $149.99. Sleepypod’s online store, along with a list of stores carrying Sleepypod products can be
found at http://sleepypod.com/wheretobuy.
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With being a pet owner comes many responsibility but pets are great companions. If you are a new dog owner then this post is for you. Here are a few tips to make fur parenting a lot easier for the both you & Fido.
1. Teach your dog manners at a young age. Remember dogs crave boundaries and you desire peace in the household. So take charge and remember you are the pack leader, and your dog will follow the pack leader. Teach your dog that misbehaving, nipping & biting, barking incessantly is not good dog etiquette. You may be thinking but my pups to young, but don't be fooled by that cute face. Even very young puppies can be taught the sit/stay, down, and come commands. You can get a good dog training book, watch the Dog Whisperer or enroll you and your pup in obedience school. If you are a proud parent of an adult dog that will need some retraining don't fret. We will be the first to tell you that its never to late to teach an older dog new tricks & the art of good manners.
2. Find your inner pack leader voice. Use voice commands to correct your dog; never hit your dog. You don't want your dog to become a scaredy-cat, no pun intended. Striking a dog only makes him fearful and distrustful of humans & scared of you. You don't want your dog to immediately hide in the closet upon your home arrival, a loving & nurtured dog will be at the dog waiting with wags & licks. Use a high-pitched voice to praise him when he’s being good, and a low, gruff voice to gently scold (never yell) when your dog is misbehaving.
3. Balanced Diet, Nutrition & Checkups are key. We all want our dogs to grow up big, strong & healthy. The key to many happy dog years with your co-pilot is food. Feeding your dog high-quality, human grade, well balanced, delicious dog food chalked full of vitamins & minerals will keep your dog young, active & happy. Pick a commercial dog food that fits your dog breed, size, age & lifestyle that is both good for optimum growth & a strong immune system. Have him checked out by your vet, and regularly as your vet recommends, to catch any potential health problems early.
4. Socialize your dog. Dogs are by their very nature social butterflies and love a good meet, sniff & playtime. By exposing your dog to variety of people, other animals, sights, and sounds at a young age they are less likely to be fearful of new experiences as they grow older. Every dog owner dreams of having a well rounded fur companion and socializing does just that. Take your dog on car rides to fun places at an early age, so he doesn’t learn to associate a car ride with a trip to the vet!
5. Have patience with potty training. Puppies are like children; some take right to potty-training, and sometimes it seems like it’s never going to happen! You can help your puppy become trained more quickly by confining him to a small space, or a crate, when you are not able to supervise him. Clean up all accidents immediately urine & stain removal. It’s a dog’s nature to go in a spot that has been previously soiled with urine or feces, and stained carpeting can greatly hinder your efforts to house break your dog.
7. Fragile, Handle with care. Rough housing with your puppy could do more harm then good, and can trigger aggression. So make sure you don't allow friends or family members to play roughly with your dog. You don't won't your dog nipping at the hand that feeds him or shy away when you want to cuddle with him. A dog who is shy of being touched will be difficult to handle when getting groomed or checked by a vet.
8. Dog Proof your home. Protect your dog from household hazards. Just like small kids, dogs are curious and can get into anything. Make sure to look around the house & yard for potential hazards. Keep electrical cords tucked away where they can’t be reached & chewed. Place household cleaners and chemicals on a high shelf or in a locked cabinet. Avoid houseplants and landscape plants that may be toxic to your dog. Pick up small toys or other small objects that may be a choking hazard. Your dog’s safety is your responsibility!
We would also like to add that if you and your family are considering getting a new dog don't forget to checkout your local animal shelters & rescues. Pet adoption is the ultimate form of recycling. There are some beautiful & well deserving dogs that need a home. I know what you are thinking, "But we won't a new dog with a clean slate". We can agree that puppies are adorable and with a puppy comes a clean slate. But don't forget to consider leaving out a welcome mat for a sheltered pup & older dog.
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The essential dog accessories includes the following - food and water bowls. If your pet is bigger, then you can watch a simple tendency, that you pet will definitely move when it takes its food. Actually this will not a noisy one but you will have to looking or search the bowl all time you make feed your dog. So, to avoid this situation, you should have to looking for the bowl that are quit heavy to move from one place to another. For that reason, ceramic bowl would be the ideal one. It is heavy and and difficult to move. But there is one problem with this bowl. These type of bowl are breakable. Then what would be the best option? Nowadays strong plastic bowl are available in the market which are covered with rubber bits. These are heavy enough also. It will definitely prevent your pet dog to move and you pet will enjoy its food.
The second essential accessories for you pet dog would be the dog leash. This one important and essential accessories for puppy's and as well as for new dog also. There are various design available for dog collars, you should take the best design for your dog that suits your dog better. You should have to consider the size and length of you dog while selecting a dog collars. You can add a identity tag to it which contains your name and address details. This tag will help you to get back to you if you have lost it.
And except these small type accessories, you can get a dog house or kennel. This will help you dog to feel safe, secure and happy within the house. When you create or buy a dog house, you should have to consider the following thing:
- Size of your dog
- Length of your dog
- Proper ventilation within the dog house
- Enough Space
There are several other accessories that will help your dog to feel safe and comfort with you. You should choose the accessories according to your taste.
Unless you plan on competing with your dog in obedience training, you do NOT need a formal HEEL.
HEEL -A position in obedience training where the dog holds his/her position at the left leg on the handler with the dogs nose roughly at the same plane as the handlers outside pant seam. This position is maintained by the dog regardless of if or how the handler moves (forward, backward, turning, stopping).
I am amazed by the number of clients who seem to feel that they MUST forcefully hold their dog on a tight, short leash while walking. This is NOT needed.
If fact, it tends to cause problems for the handler and the dog. A tight leash can actually cause a dog to behave aggressively.
It is always better to walk a dog on a loose leash. Training the dog to keep the leash loose is the first and most important step towards enjoying a walk with your dog.
TEACHING LOOSE-LEASH WALKING -kindergarden level
1. Choose a collar or harness that does not pull on a dog's neck or back.
Most flat-collars are good for keeping tags on your dog, but they are not good for walking dogs on leash.
Pinch and Prong-collars are designed to hurt the dog for making mistakes (pulling), but hurting the dog can have serious side-effects such as increased aggression. There are many reasons that these collars should never be used, but the best reason is that you can accomplish the same goal faster and more effectively without them.
Back-clipping harnesses are a great way to reduce pressure on a dogs neck and throat, but they help a dog pull and are useless for teaching a dog to walk nicely on leash.
****There are two great options for helping your dog walk nicely (no pulling on leash). Front-clipping harnesses are becoming very popular and dogs tend to adjust to them quickly. These are fantastic walking harnesses and they do not hurt the dog. Another option is to use a head-collar.
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2. Set time aside for training.
Hold your dog's leash in your right hand. If your dog is on your left this will mean that the leash crosses in front of your body -this is OK.
Hold some tasty treats in your left hand near your dogs nose.
Keep your dog interested in the treats, but do not let your dog eat them.
If your dog jumps for the treats or tries to nibble your hand. Pull your hand away and put it behind your back.
If your dog has all 4 paws on the ground and is walking nicely next to you, PRAISE your dog THEN give them one of the treats from your hand.
1. Crate Training Your Puppy is the fastest way to have a completely house-trained pup.
Taking a puppy out for frequent potty breaks and rewarding the puppy for appropriate elimination is only 1/2 the battle. Crates teach puppies how to hold their bladder until they are outside the "den" and in the correct place.
2. Crate Training keeps your puppy safe.
Puppies can get into anything in a second. Sometimes it is just annoying when they chew things, but sometimes it is really, really dangerous. Wires, small ingestible items (I found a green thumb tack in puppy poop once), and certain foods can be dangerous for puppies.
3. Crate training teaches puppies how to settle down and stay in one spot for a reasonable amount of time.
If they never practice "chilling out" in one location when they are young, they are unlikely to do it later. Of corse they are young so they will need help settling down. Chews, kongs, and other food puzzles are excellent items to give to your pup in a crate.
OTHER THOUGHTS
Puppies can generally hold their bladders for only short periods of time.
A general rule of thumb is: 1 hr for every month of age. A 2-month old puppy will need to be let out of the crate for a potty-break somewhere between 1.5 - 2 hrs.
Do not expect your pup to hold it when they are running around.
A free-roaming pup might pee every 10-30minutes. Puppies will generally hold their bladder if they are in a small, confined space (your crate). At about 10-12 weeks I find that most pups can make it through the night without needing a potty-break, but this does not mean that they can "hold it" or be crated for that long during the day.
If your pup has just peed and pooped then spend time with them in the house.
Supervise them carefully and re-direct them onto their toys if they start to chew on anything inappropriate. After about 30-minutes your 8-10 week old pup will probably be "feeling the urge." At this point you can take them out again or crate them for 1hr. so that they have a chance to practice "holding it" until they are taken to the potty spot again.
