Ok, for once I am AHEAD of the game! Want a great place to shop for Dad/StepDad?? That is if su padre is a carbon copy of (or would like to be) Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor... or in female terms a "do-it-himselfer". Anyway, I have this great DIY website for anyone to check out.
Just the other day we, my other half and I, were discussing his/our workshop and our home improvement needs, which by the way is a list longer than the Internet itself, and we have arrived at the intersection of.... we'll do that this winter because it's an "indoor project" boulevard and as soon as we get our next paycheck avenue. Yeah, I bet you know where that is! I'm really just interested in a little paint and brushes. Something I would have liked done for our LAST softball party (August 2008). At any rate, ShopWiki.com has something for everyone and I (female) enjoy shopping there.
Although miters and saws do not excite me, nor do the circular thingamabobs, however, I have to admit there is a thing about power drills and hand tools that could make things interesting. They do not curl hair or shave legs.... but hey ShopWiki.com actually has items for sale that have been known to take care of these "girly" needs.
Another fun part of this website is the "utility closet". What gal doesn't like snooping in closets?? I found my paint supplies, along with smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, 1st aid kits, flashlights and batteries, and every woman's dream WD40!
So, back to the beginning.... if you have a special someone that likes workshop accessories.... be sure to visit this website (hint hint... June is Father's Day!)
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Merry Merry Month of May
OMG! This month is getting away from me. Happy Mother's Day (again I'm late) to all the Mother's reading! Happy Birthday.... to ME! I survived another one. Hope everyone had fun at Prom... my daughter did! And welcome home students finished with this year at college.... my son, nephew (who was here and gone already again) and niece! Now coming up... a visit from the inlaws (Memorial Day Weekend) and Happy Birthday.... to my husband! Also squeeze in an Anniversary for my brother and his wife and I think that just about wraps it up. Whew! I'm tired just typing it all. And this is nothing compared to JUNE!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Crate Training vs. Paper Training Your Puppy
After years of experience, 1 dog while growing up and 4 dogs of my own as an adult, there is no doubt, crate training works better than paper training your puppy. Below are brief instructions on each procedure. You can research and make your own decision. I hope this helps. To remain gender neutral, we will refer to the puppy as “it”.
Paper training: You put the newspaper on the floor in a convenient, easy-to-get-to place, and every time you see your puppy start to sniff (believe me there is a definite “sniff” when it has to go, you pick it up and put the puppy on the paper. Keeping it on the paper until it “does the duty” is essential here. Once the puppy “does the duty” on the paper, reward it with an appropriate treat or gesture. If you use food as a reward, be sure to keep these treats small so you do not create an obesity problem. Next, the idea is to move the paper towards the door the puppy will be using to go outside. Hopefully, the puppy will be “sniffing” for the newspaper by now because it is familiar with using it. When this stage is reached, you can let it out when you see it “sniffing” towards the door looking for the paper. Again, reward when it “does the duty” outside! Sounds easy, right? Good Luck.
Crate (also referred to as a cage) training: Find a place for your puppy’s crate where you can leave it for the duration. Some dogs stay in this crate their entire life. It becomes their “safe house”. They will sleep in it and retreat to it when they want to feel “safe”. Keep your puppy in the crate and let it out when it is time to eat. After eating, puppies usually have to relieve themselves aka “do the duty” within 30 minutes. Watch your puppy carefully and when the “sniffing” begins take it outdoors. Use the same door each time so it will know how to tell you when the need arises. After “doing the duty” the puppy may be rewarded and come indoors for playtime. When tired, it is then put back into the crate for another hour or so. They will nap, after the whining and crying. When the puppy awakens, the usual necessary outdoor trip should occur again. After “performing”, it’s playtime again. This gets repeated for about 3 days. Your puppy should have a good idea of what is expected by then. By nature, a puppy/dog will not mess in the place they sleep. Be sure to remember a few items of interest; if your puppy has “accidents” in the crate, the crate might be too big. Put a piece of cardboard or particle board to make the area smaller until it grows into it. Also, if there is a blanket/towel or something in the crate with the puppy, it might think of this item as something to “cover up” the accidents. This method seems quicker and easier on the trainers. It is very difficult to watch a puppy 24/7 to get it to the paper on time! Whichever you choose good luck and enjoy!
Nothing says love and devotion like “man’s/woman’s best friend”.
Paper training: You put the newspaper on the floor in a convenient, easy-to-get-to place, and every time you see your puppy start to sniff (believe me there is a definite “sniff” when it has to go, you pick it up and put the puppy on the paper. Keeping it on the paper until it “does the duty” is essential here. Once the puppy “does the duty” on the paper, reward it with an appropriate treat or gesture. If you use food as a reward, be sure to keep these treats small so you do not create an obesity problem. Next, the idea is to move the paper towards the door the puppy will be using to go outside. Hopefully, the puppy will be “sniffing” for the newspaper by now because it is familiar with using it. When this stage is reached, you can let it out when you see it “sniffing” towards the door looking for the paper. Again, reward when it “does the duty” outside! Sounds easy, right? Good Luck.
Crate (also referred to as a cage) training: Find a place for your puppy’s crate where you can leave it for the duration. Some dogs stay in this crate their entire life. It becomes their “safe house”. They will sleep in it and retreat to it when they want to feel “safe”. Keep your puppy in the crate and let it out when it is time to eat. After eating, puppies usually have to relieve themselves aka “do the duty” within 30 minutes. Watch your puppy carefully and when the “sniffing” begins take it outdoors. Use the same door each time so it will know how to tell you when the need arises. After “doing the duty” the puppy may be rewarded and come indoors for playtime. When tired, it is then put back into the crate for another hour or so. They will nap, after the whining and crying. When the puppy awakens, the usual necessary outdoor trip should occur again. After “performing”, it’s playtime again. This gets repeated for about 3 days. Your puppy should have a good idea of what is expected by then. By nature, a puppy/dog will not mess in the place they sleep. Be sure to remember a few items of interest; if your puppy has “accidents” in the crate, the crate might be too big. Put a piece of cardboard or particle board to make the area smaller until it grows into it. Also, if there is a blanket/towel or something in the crate with the puppy, it might think of this item as something to “cover up” the accidents. This method seems quicker and easier on the trainers. It is very difficult to watch a puppy 24/7 to get it to the paper on time! Whichever you choose good luck and enjoy!
Nothing says love and devotion like “man’s/woman’s best friend”.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Happy May Day
Better late than never... once again. At least I'm ony 1 day late this time! Here's a FREE trivial piece of information for you this week: (We all like FREE things right??)
Dedicated to my children, who are huge fans.... on May 1st BATMAN made his debut 70 years ago!! So there kids, Batman is OLDER than your mother!
That's all I got this time. Been really, really busy. Happy Birthday to me! and Happy Mother's Day to all "moms" visiting!
Dedicated to my children, who are huge fans.... on May 1st BATMAN made his debut 70 years ago!! So there kids, Batman is OLDER than your mother!
That's all I got this time. Been really, really busy. Happy Birthday to me! and Happy Mother's Day to all "moms" visiting!
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