Feb 04 2012
Do not Act on the spur of: Make sure your vacation Pet fit a new home
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) January 5, 2012
It is always fun and exciting for the family to extend a four-legged friend, but the decision should not be taken lightly, especially during the holiday. The holiday is often a busy time when people do not have the time or energy to focus on a new pet, and it often means many dogs and cats arent properly acclimated to their homes.
this January Petco pet parents help a smooth transition to their new bundle of joy with a variety of services and unique technologies and products.
Think Adoption First
: For those considering a new pet for the holidays, keep in mind that millions of animals in shelters each year with nearly half of euthanized, so Petco urges prospective new pet parents to take. For those looking for a specific breed, a large portion of the shelter animals are purebreds. There are also lots of puppies and kittens. During the weekend of 7 to 8 January, 2012, each Petco store offers adoption events place for animals to help meet the needs of the home during National Adoption Petcos monthly weekend event. For more information about pet adoption or a nearby store to find, visit http://www.petco.com/adoption
relieve anxiety: Cats and dogs are often anxious when in a new environment. Help calm pets with new Comfort Zone Feliway and DAP stress reduction pheromones. The pheromone Feliway mimics the natural comforting facial pheromones that cats stress-related behaviors and calm cats or kittens to be reduced. The dog spawning Pheromone (DAP) mimics natural comforting pheromones to calm dogs who end up barking, urinations, chewing, anxiety and other stress-related behaviors safely and naturally. Suggested Retail Price: $ 30.00 $ 46.99
potty training: Potty training is one of the most frustrating part of bringing a new dog into a home, but the fact of the matter is when a dog has to go, they go. To help new pet parents get off on the right foot is free potty training Petco seminars offer 14 to 15 January 2012 to 02:00 on all of their locations nationwide. Learn new tips and tricks that have proven results.
Accidents can happen when house-training, especially when the cold weather means that a dog does not spend much time outside. Use the Purina Pro Care Ultra Dry Advanced Training Pads to help with training inside. The pads used Drystep Microweave technology absorbs quickly and check-microfunnels fast channel urine into the core, so the surface remains dry, which means guaranteed full protection against leaks and paw tracks. Suggested Retail Price: $ 9.99 $ 39.99
a gift: Now that theres a new puppy in the house, its time for some fun and give a functional but fashionable gift to the new family feel right at home. Precision Pet Dog Crates ProValu 2000 for puppies and small dogs come in a cute pink or blue colors, making it the perfect gift. This crate is easy to transport and has a resistance electro-coat finish. Plus, with matching pink or blue carpets, who can resist this beautiful puppy shower to find? But if the puppy will grow into a big dog to be, a larger crate needs to be off the road so it can comfortably stand, sit and lie. Suggested Retail Price: $ 19.99 $ 15.99
Keep
playful Pups: New pets are full of energy, especially if the adopted dog is a puppy. The adoption of a pet during the holidays does the cold weather keeps them indoors more often than usual. It is important that dogs are still the stimulation they need to keep them busy. Kyjen Dog Games is a good solution for this. Ten minutes of thinking play equals 45 minutes of active play, which means that food and dog treat motivated games they need to stay healthy and entertained during colder months will give. Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.99 $ 19.99
train right from the start: a study in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science found that behavioral problems were the most common reasons pet parents when they turn the dog into a shelter. Critical that the new pet is properly acclimated to their home. Petcos revamped Positive Dog Training classes build a lifetime bond between dog and parent through fun and interactive classes that reward-based methods use only with proven results. Petco offers three different levels so each dog can have their perfect fit to choose.
Proper
Petiquette: With so many dog parks and pet-friendly establishments popping, she is particularly important that puppies learn how to play well with other public appearances to keep positive experiences. The weekend of 28-29 January 2012 at 02:00 pet parents can learn how to safely socialize puppies in a fun and interactive class is free.
Help Dogs reach their first Milestone: Dogs may not be the first steps or first words, but more pet parents can help their first milestone with Petcos Puppies first bath. This is a great way to pamper dogs and get them used to care for their long-term health and wellbeing. The service includes a bath, blow dry, 15-minutes of brushing over cleaning, nail trimming and holding them for a fresh smelling dog they will be sent home with a free 2 oz. Puppy Powder scented spritz.
about Petco
Petco is a leading pet retailer that special products, services and advice that make it easier for our customers to be great pet parents. Everything we do is guided by our vision for a healthier pets. Happier people. Better world. We operate over 1,100 stores nationwide, including more than 30 locations triggered by Petco, a smaller format store environment, and http://www.petco.com. The Petco Foundation, an independent non-profit organization has raised more than $ 80 million since it was founded in 1999 to help animal welfare to promote and improve. In collaboration with the Foundation, we work with and support about 7,000 local animal welfare groups across the country to help find homes for more than 250,000 animals through in-store adoption each year
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