good advice from rowdy
Rowdy has been in the columnist business for several years now. There is no topic too big or too small for him to tackle. Please feel free to email him to ask a question or to make a comment. Rowdy just loves to dive in and get right to work!
want to shine
Posted 1.26.2012
Dear Rowdy,
I am adopted and my new Mother loves me. (I know because she smiles and pets me.) I have two foster brothers (cats) and I want to outshine them. Tell me how I can do this?
I want to keep my home. I love her so much and I jump all over her just so
she will be reminded.
Your friend Waldo
Dear Waldo,
Congratulations! It’s always good to hear one of my buddies found a home. We all want to please our new family members (especially Mom). Some things to keep in mind; Try to resist jumping on anyone. Try learning how to put your paw on their leg or lap. This lets them know you want to be picked up or you want to give them some affection.
If you’re not used to using the bathroom outside, your Mom will probably train you and the faster you catch on, the more you will shine. If you’re put outside for a while, it could be because your Mom wants you to have some fresh air or to give you time to use the bathroom. Your foster brothers use a litter box and are naturally trained for this, unlike us.
Your new home has a routine and it will take you a little time to learn the routine. Learning to obey by hand signals, tone of voice and words will help you a lot. When you’re doing something you shouldn’t, such as; chewing on everything but your toys, running and knocking things over, or playing too rough with your foster brothers, your Mom will use a certain tone in her voice and you will learn that, when you hear it, you are misbehaving.
I hope I have helped you to “shine in your Mom’s eyes” by following these tips. Good luck my furry friend.
Your pal,
Rowdy
Table Scraps
Posted: 1.12.2012
Dear Rowdy,
Can I give my dog table food?
Miss Greedy
Dear Miss Greedy,
It’s not a good idea to give dogs food from your plate because many foods are harmful. Some of them are avocado, cheese, chocolate, juice, ice cream, raisins, and many more.
Even most bones can be dangerous. They break up in to smaller pieces very easily and can do damage.
If your dog gets the sniffles or shows signs of an upset stomach, do not give him or her people medicine. There are chemicals and additives that a dog will react differently to than a person. A dog can become ill very quickly.
ALWAYS check with your veterinarian before giving your dog food or medicine that is intended for human consumption.
To read more on what your dog can or can’t have, go to www.marvelousproducts.com, click on “pet health”, and then click on “answers & articles”.
Yours truly,
Rowdy