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Showing posts with label Pet Friendly Realtor- Neal Paskvan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pet Friendly Realtor- Neal Paskvan. Show all posts
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Monday, August 27, 2012
The Doggie that Launched a Million Smiles
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| Ripley Rose |
A lot of tears today as my wife and I needed to put one of our pups down. We rescued Ripley and her partner in crime Charlie from a shelter about 11 years ago.
As all
you pet lovers know it’s a hard thing to do..
however as we all know as the tears fade… The great memories and all the
smiles and Joy that a pet can bring into your life and home will never fade away.
Thank God for you Pets they are truley with you for a reason
Thank you Ripley
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| Ripley Show Me Tummy |
Thank you Ripley
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Clutter Bug in Your Home? | Clutter Free Tips | Provided by HouseLogic
Do you constantly clash with the clutter bug in your home? Here are tips on how opposing clutter styles can live in peace.If you live alone, you never must tolerate anyone’s clutter but your own. Add another human to the household, and you’re bound to butt heads over how and when stuff is stored, piled, and put away. The Wall Street Journal feels your pain and recently hosted an online chat about clutter styles.
Writer Alina Dizik and psychologist Patty Ann Tublin advised readers — mostly women complaining about packrat husbands and boyfriends — how to navigate relationships between clutter bugs and neatniks.
Here are 5 tips we culled from the conversation:
1. Determine if arguments about clutter are really power struggles. Is the rift really about piles of paper or an attempt to acquire more control? If you can’t figure this out, consult a professional organizer or counselor.
2. To reduce stress in your home, designate “clutter free” and “clutter friendly” areas. Perhaps the guests-only living room is a No Clutter space, while a mudroom or small den can accommodate some clutter. Also, investigate unusual places to store clutter, like under the stairs, or these space-saving hacks.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012
The Downers Grove / Darien Real Estate July Newsletter is Here
The July issue hot off the press… ( well the word processor actually).
Lot’s of interesting news and ideas in this months issue on the local and
national level. Check it out and let me know what kind if information you
would like to see in future issues!Have a GREAT JULY… All my best to you and yours. Neal Paskvan- Baird Warner
Click Here For the July DOWNERS GROVE / DARIEN Newsletter -
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Ask A Vet: Fireworks and Thunderstorms- Loud Noise Phobias in Pets - Woodridge Animal Hospital
Dr. Amy Van Tassel has been practicing in the Chicago suburbs
since graduating from the University of Illinois in 2000. Dr. Amy Blogs on the PATCH in Woodridge. We are indeed Proud to Have her as a part of our Blog aslo. You will find a link to her website and how to ASK a Question or contact her below.
Credits : Dr. Amy Van Tassel, DMV- Woodridge Animal Hospital
Spring and summer in the Midwest can be a rough time for pets scared of loud noises. Not only do we have the 4th of July, a day (sometimes week) that centers around fireworks, but we also have regular thunderstorms.
Even though it's a normal instinct for animals to fear loud noises, many pets experience excessive anxiety, particularly when it comes to fireworks and thunderstorms. Pets show anxiety in many different ways, the more significant include panting, pacing, whining, howling, trembling, digging, drooling, or even destroying things.
The most important thing you can do to help a pet cope with anxiety is to ignore them. Most people who have a pet showing signs of anxiety will try to calm them by petting and speaking reassuringly to them in a quiet, calm voice. While intentions are good, unfortunately this is the worst thing for an anxious pet. The reality is that the pet has no idea what is being said. Instead, they only know that by behaving the way they are (fearful and anxious), they receive all sorts of wonderful attention and praise. This only serves to reenforce the behavior and often will make the reactions more intense. Some pets will start to react to lightning instead of just the thunder, to light rain showers, or even to barametric pressure changes.
What you should do: Limit your pet's exposure to the noise. Let her have access to the area she feels most safe. This is often in a room without windows like the bathroom, a closet, or under a bed. Close curtains to prevent visibility of the conditions outside and have some background noise, like music or the television to dull the sounds of thunder or fireworks. And most importantly, do not give your pet any attention, this includes eye contact, touch, or talking to her. She can follow you or lay near you, just don't give her any attention unless she's calm.
If the things mentioned above alone don't help, talk to your veterinarian about other options available including pheromones, thundershirts, medications, and instructions on ways to teach your pet to relax.
If you have a question or would like me to cover a topic in this blog, please e-mail me at dr.amy@woodridgeanimalhospital.com.
Click Here to Learn More About Dr Amy
Credits : Dr. Amy Van Tassel, DMV- Woodridge Animal Hospital
Spring and summer in the Midwest can be a rough time for pets scared of loud noises. Not only do we have the 4th of July, a day (sometimes week) that centers around fireworks, but we also have regular thunderstorms. Even though it's a normal instinct for animals to fear loud noises, many pets experience excessive anxiety, particularly when it comes to fireworks and thunderstorms. Pets show anxiety in many different ways, the more significant include panting, pacing, whining, howling, trembling, digging, drooling, or even destroying things.
The most important thing you can do to help a pet cope with anxiety is to ignore them. Most people who have a pet showing signs of anxiety will try to calm them by petting and speaking reassuringly to them in a quiet, calm voice. While intentions are good, unfortunately this is the worst thing for an anxious pet. The reality is that the pet has no idea what is being said. Instead, they only know that by behaving the way they are (fearful and anxious), they receive all sorts of wonderful attention and praise. This only serves to reenforce the behavior and often will make the reactions more intense. Some pets will start to react to lightning instead of just the thunder, to light rain showers, or even to barametric pressure changes.
What you should do: Limit your pet's exposure to the noise. Let her have access to the area she feels most safe. This is often in a room without windows like the bathroom, a closet, or under a bed. Close curtains to prevent visibility of the conditions outside and have some background noise, like music or the television to dull the sounds of thunder or fireworks. And most importantly, do not give your pet any attention, this includes eye contact, touch, or talking to her. She can follow you or lay near you, just don't give her any attention unless she's calm.
If the things mentioned above alone don't help, talk to your veterinarian about other options available including pheromones, thundershirts, medications, and instructions on ways to teach your pet to relax.
If you have a question or would like me to cover a topic in this blog, please e-mail me at dr.amy@woodridgeanimalhospital.com.
Click Here to Learn More About Dr Amy
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