Sunday, January 16, 2011

5 Easy Steps to Creating a Video For Internet Marketing



Toxic Owners 2 - Fat Pets

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How many times have I told off a pet owner for having a pet whose neck is bigger than their head and heard "oh but he hardly eats anything!" If that was true the pet would be thin.

Pets are fat because they eat too much, it isn't because they eat "just a tiny bit" of something. Pets don't go to the shops on their own, they don't have jobs or take part in surveys so the only person over feeding them is YOU. They don't get their own dinner ready or shoplift snacks from the local store. They don't have a hidden stash that they get out when you are in bed for a midnight feast. So there's nobody else to blame but you.

When pets are neutered it often slows their metabolism so the usual amount of food is too much. Some dogs seem to survive on literally a handful of food a day. Neutering does not make them fat, food does. If you stopped feeding your neutered pet would it stay fat? Or would it get thin and die? If your pet is a good weight and healthy then that is the right amount. They don't think you are an evil person for only giving them small amounts so get over it.

Owners often say "but he looks at me so sadly". No he doesn't, that's just you imagining how sorry he is and he then reacts to your body language. If you really can't stop overfeeding your pet you need help, seriously. You have some sort of emotional problem that stops you from imposing safe rules and you worry too much your pet will hate you. That's not right.

One lady I know was warned repeatedly that her terrier was seriously overweight. At just 2 years old he was huge and instead of a mad, racing terrier loving life and investigating holes, she had a young dog that couldn't even chase a ball. Most of his life was spent pottering about panting, he had no quality of life. By 3 years old he had joint problems and was on medication and despite being told she was killing him, she just couldn't stop it. The dog died from heart failure at just 5 years of age. She had the audacity to cry.

You have to admit to your own failings as an owner. Is your pet spoilt? Do you have problems disciplining your kids or does your partner walk all over you? Do you comfort eat yourself? A lot of owners with overweight pets are seriously overweight themselves. Some say that having a fat pet makes them feel more normal. What? YOU have a choice, your pet doesn't. Affecting your pet's health is a selfish decision, not a measure of love. If the solution to your pet's weight issues is your issues, then deal with them.

Sudden weight gain or loss in an animal can be a sign of serious illness and should always be investigated by a vet. Thyroid problems, Cushing's disease, organ failure and lots more can cause those symptoms.

There are lots of commercial light diets and even light treats on the market so the pet can have a bit more bulk but not the calories. This is a waste of time though if you keep filling it up with treats or sharing your food with it. You have to be firm and set proper boundaries. For reasons of manners and respect never mind health, your pet should not be eating every time you do. If your cat or dog sits over you drooling, it isn't hungry, it's spoilt and it won't start hating you if you grow up and put your foot down and send it away.

If you went out for a meal and the other diners pulled their chairs to your table and asked for food and stared at you all the way through the meal would you give them some? Would you imagine they would like you more if you did give them some? Of course not so why do it with your pet?

To lose a pet through accident or preventable illness is a tragedy and nobody's fault. To lose a fat pet because you were too selfish to stop is appalling. Can you live with it?

More help available from Debbie Connolly on http://mydoggiesupplies.com

Debbie Connolly is the Founder of SafePets UK and appears in the BBC series "Dog Borstal" and regularly gives media interviews about Pet issues. She writes for a well known UK dog magazine. Debbie works all over the UK with problem dogs and cats.

http://mydoggiesupplies.com



Dog Training Man's Best Friend

Having a dog as a friend is a wonderful things, unfortunately there are people who cannot get to good terms with their pets and this warm connection cannot be established. However, if proper dog training is being performed, the pet can learn how to please you and to be your friend and not your fiend.

From the very beginning of the dog training, you will have to establish the hierarchy in the family, and to make it clear for your dog that you are the leader. A dog, like any other animal needs to know it is part of a pack or a community of creatures where there is necessarily a leader that makes the rules. If you as the dog's master cannot impose your status as the boss during the dog training, the dog will take over the lead and this behavior won't be easy to correct. To emphasize who is the leader, you don't have to give into the dog's tricks that could make your heart melt. Even if you see a pup in front of you, you must know that dogs must learn that they have to listen to your commands.

Another important thing when it comes to dog training is to start as early as possible. As a pup, the dog can learn some pattern behaviors easier than when it is a grown up dog. The early dog training consists of some easy tricks that will teach the dog not to bark, chew, whine and to perform things like sit, stay or fetch. Also, you must know in the dog training process that some dogs are easier to train than the others. Some dogs are very stubborn, others are lazy and thus the dog training can be difficult at times. However, you can be sure that a good dog training will be effective in any case and that any dog can learn the basics of being a civilized dog. Don't forget that another important step of the dog training is the praise. Whenever your dog has done well and responded properly to a command, you have to give it a treat. This may be a cookie or a pat or a verbal reinforcement. This will show the dog that it is ok to behave like this and it will repeat the same behavior next time it is given a similar command.

Don't use violence or aggression in the dog training. The dog cannot possibly respond well to such aggressive dog training, so it will be more aggressive. Obedience dog training is a good method to teach your dog how to behave. Talk to a specialist dog trainer and they will know how to deal with your dog. Each breed of dog has its particularities in dog training and an experienced trainer knows this and will help you and your dog become close and have a mutual positive experience.

Demosthenes Damon is an article writer and dog lover. To learn more about his the reviews of dog training products please visit http://mydoggiesupplies.com or click Dog Training



5 Easy Steps to Creating a Video For Internet Marketing

Video Marketing is a fun and free way to brand yourself and generate leads to your business. YouTube is one the most used sites on the internet today, worldwide. YouTube is owned by Google and the search engines love content videos. With the right keywords, your video could rank high on a content page.

Set up a YouTube account is you have not done so already. This is the best site to upload your video to. Make sure that you video follow the rules of YouTube's agreement.

Here are 5 easy steps about how to make a successful video.

1- A camera. It doesn't matter what type of camera you use. It could even be a flip camera, your cell phone or your computer camera. As long as it can record audio and video, your set.
2- Background. If this is done indoors, make sure that the background doesn't have anything distracting and is tidy. Beer cans lying around or a messy, cluttered room makes the viewer look at the objects instead of paying attention to what you have to say. It's a good idea to shot videos outdoors in nature or while you are having fun.
3- Clothing. Wear something that is neat and tidy. A suit or dress is not necessary, but you should be well groomed and come across as someone that takes care and is sure of themselves.
4- Look at your audience. When telling your story, look directly in the lens of the camera as though you are speaking with someone and looking them right in the eyes. This way, your viewer will feel as the message is for them personally. You want to establish contact.
5- Subject. You can talk about the weather, your dog, or even have your dog in the video to make you real. Talk about your story. How you got to where you are today or how you made the decision to change your life. Let people relate to you and get to know the real you. Remember, people follow people, not businesses.

Bonus Step. Take action now! Don't should all over yourself tomorrow. Put a video out everyday and see what happens. You will be amazed.

Cheers to your success in Internet Marketing and Video Marketing. See you on the little screen.

Virginia Wild
905-433-0688
Independent Marketing Consultant
http://mydoggiesupplies.com
For more marketing tips: http://mydoggiesupplies.com.

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