Showing posts with label play. Show all posts
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Monday, 30 May 2011

Keeping Parakeets. Part II

Make an effort to interact with your birds on a daily basis for at least 30-90 minutes. Without giving frequent and sufficient attention, they will lose interest in human communication. A pair will tend to bond with each other (regardless of sex) and pay no attention to human beings, yet through interaction, you can be thought of as a member of the flock. A way to interact with your bird is to sing with each other, give it baths and if it appears to be rapidly dropping a mobile toy, pick it up as there is a chance it wants to play a game with you. Allow your parakeet to exercise. Think about how your bird(s) can get regular exercise. Many people assume they're able to simply leave the birds in a small cage right through the day, where the birds, which in the wild fly and get plenty of exercise, otherwise become overweight and acquire fat associated disorders. If trimmed, just have a reasonably large cage with good quality toys and provide the bird some play time out of its cage each day. Manual exercise can be achieved by a sensitive throw or holding it within your hand and sensitive dragging down until finally it appears to be tired, shown by heavy breathing. Be conscientious. Parakeets are a lot of work nevertheless; you will find that they can be a loving and funny companion. Most will talk and just how much they learn is really up to you. Expect to perform some daily care, as well as providing attention and enough time to communicate and have fun with your birds, or think about getting another interest. Talk to it. Sometimes Parakeets get lonely. A good way to get them content again is to talk to them. Also, to get them to climb up on your finger is usually to push slightly on their stomach, and say "Step Up." By continuously saying that, they will begin to say it on their own, and will "Step Up" every time they say it upon reaching the steps.

Monday, 4 April 2011

Kong Dog Toys

Maybe the best-known dog toys in the world are the Kong dog toys. The classic design of the Kong toy is formed somewhat like three chunky rubber bands attached together, one on top of the next. The toys are also available in several variations for dogs of a variety of age groups and sizes. Made of rubber, they are simply hollowed out in the centre, and can be filled with healthy snacks for your dog.

Kong
Canine Toys are suited for every phase of your dog's growth. There are four sizes pink or blue for puppies, red meant for average chewers, purple for mature adults, and ebony for durable chewers. Other than the common Kongs, there are other types of dental chews, balls, tug toys, frisbees, as well as other interactive toys and gadgets.

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doggie people we do not want unwelcome chewing behaviour but chewing is usually a natural behaviour, which takes on a huge role as part of your dog's physical development. It is important that every dog is taught what items are okay to gnaw thus educate this in a positive, enjoyment way using these outstanding toys.
Separation Stress and anxiety - These toys are fun and keep your dog entertained and interested. Present your dog his Kong dog toy filled with healthy goodies so it has something to do should you need to pop out or would like to get on with your own everyday jobs. Imagine Kong toys as being a fun/educational activity to help keep him busy.
Training aid - its versatility as an important behavioural and training tool - Offer your dog his favourite Kong toy as a reward whenever he/she responded to basic commands. In effect completing the training with a game with his favourite toy stuffed with healthy treats.
Chewing - Release their favourite Kong toy crammed with treats and give consistent praise when your dog plays and chews on it rather than your own possessions.

Teething -
Using these toys filled up with healthy treats should help ease teething problems, these toys are sturdy yet tough and they are kind to gums.