What the Shih Tzu Owner Should Know About Grooming Part 1

The show dog Shih Tzu owner who does not want to groom his Shih
Tzu himself should know what must be done and when. This
knowledge is necessary so he/she can take the Shih Tzu to a
professional groomer or handler for show grooming at the right
time.


All Shih Tzu owners should know several basic grooming
techniques. It is very important to use the right equipment.
There are many different types of brushes, combs, clipper blades
and other tools. If you use the wrong brush, brushing technique,
comb or clipper blade you can easily break Shih Tzu’s hair or
give the Shih Tzu brush burn.

I recommend using Life's Abundance Grooming products for the Shih Tzu. I will showcase one product in this article. Life's Abundance Revitalizing Shampoo. You can take your preferred products to your personal groomer to use on your shih tzu.

Life's Abundance Revitalizing Shampoo

• Organic rosemary & sage
• Natural kiwi & mango extracts
• Cleans without stripping away natural oils
• Moisture-activated odor eliminators

Pamper your precious pet with a revitalizing botanical infusion of organic rosemary and sage. Enhanced with the nourishing essences of coconut and palm kernel oil, Revitalizing Shampoo naturally cleanses and beautifies coats. Even a small dollop of this conditioning formula works into a luxurious, foamy lather, to deeply cleanse and leave coats silky, fragrant and tangle-free. The luscious scents of mango and kiwi mingle with energizing citrus notes to bring out natural shine. Natural antioxidants from organic rosemary and sage help prevent damage from weathering and environmental factors. Natural emollients help soften hair and give the coat more body.

Revitalizing Shampoo doesn’t just mask odors … moisture activated odor-fighters react immediately to absorb and neutralize tough pet odors. All that’s left after a bath is a beautiful coat, fragrant with a delicate citrus aroma. Gentle enough for puppies and kittens over 12 weeks of age. Item Size: 12 fl. oz.

Some knowledge of anatomy is useful. You will need to maintain
proper control of the Shih Tzu while grooming. Control points
are used to alert the Shih Tzu to what the groomer wants him to
do. Shih Tzu puppies are especially important for the groomer to
control properly while grooming. Take care not to frighten the
Shih Tzu during early grooming sessions. The grooming sessions
should be fun for both the Shih Tzu puppy and the owner.


Introduce your new Shih Tzu puppy to grooming as soon as you
bring him home. At the young age of 8 weeks Shih Tzu puppies
usually learn proper grooming manners quickly if they are
handled properly.


Aspects of grooming that contribute to a Shih Tzu’s good health:



1. To prevent ear infection keep the Shih Tzu’s ears clean of
hair.


2. Remove excess wax promptly. This can be done with a piece of
cotton that has been dipped in alcohol.


3. Be careful not to pry deep in the ear or stick anything small
into the ear. If there is reason to do so, the Shih Tzu should
be taken to a veterinarian.


4. Keep toenails trimmed and filed. This helps the Shih Tzu to
walk easier and more comfortable as well as keeps him from
snagging furniture or scratching owner’s legs and arms.


5. Anal glands should be expressed to avoid discomfort to the
dog by your veterinarian if you groom your Shih Tzu at home. The
professional groomer can do this if you have your Shih Tzu
professionally groomed.


6. All Shih Tzu owners should have some knowledge of ticks,
fleas, and lice and know what to do if the Shih Tzu becomes
infested with any of these parasites.


Shih Tzu can very easily be groomed completely at home if you
learn some basic grooming techniques, use the right equipment and grooming products,
and have some knowledge of anatomy of your Shih Tzu.

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Tips to Keep Your Dogs Happy on Cold Winter Days

Cold weather is coming for many of us. This means many households, dogs, and people will be spending more time indoors to stay out of the bitter cold. Of course, there are always some dogs who actually love the cold weather, the ice, the snow and this time of year becomes more their playground than the warmer months. However, this is not the case for many of us. Since you won't be able to keep your dog happy watching the latest movies on Netflix, let us explore some simple ways to fight dog boredom while you watch the latest movies on Netflix.

Watch the video below from Life's Abundance Dr. Sarah, an on staff vet, to learn a few tips on how to  keep your dogs from getting bored. Let us face it, we all get bored, and we need ways to relieve the boredom. Dogs are no different.

Puppy It’s Cold Outside from Life's Abundance on Vimeo.

I hope you enjoyed the video above.. I am Connie Limon, Life's Abundance Independent Representative. As a Life's Abundance representative I specialize in helping people from all walks of  life generate income from using and recommending Life's Abundance products while at the same time helping our pet companions and humans live longer, healthier lives.

I invite you to join us on this mission.

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The Carolina Dog Breed is Possibly One of the Ancient Free-Ranging Dogs of the United States

Normal roaming grounds for the free-ranging dogs were from the Southeast through the desert Southwest in ancient times. Studies show behavior and ecology suggest a close ancestry with a possible descent with the Carolina Dog Breed of today. The ancient free ranging dogs accompanied man across the Bering land bridge into North America some 10,000 to 14,000 years ago. Just imagine man (most likely native Americans)crossing over these lands and these dogs appearing to accompany them. I notice on the old westerns, they would often put dogs in their episodes that resemble these dogs. Sometimes they will be crossing over the lands, other times might just be in the middle of town where their saloons and other business were.



Their personality is generally shy and suspicious. Once these dogs accepts a human into their pack the shyness and suspicion disappears toward that human. The Carolina Dogs are said to be easily trained and eager to please. They are assigned to the Hound Group in the American Kennel Club registry. I imagine they probably have some kind of special "howling" noise they make, but I am unsure about this. I can imagine them sitting way up high on a mountain with their heads up in the air and making that howling noise that perhaps only their human companions or other in their pack would understand.

An interesting fact about the Carolina dogs is that they dig snout pits. These are small, conical depressions in the dirt that fit the dog's muzzle exactly. Females are the ones who do most of the digging of snout pits between September and January. I suppose the males are welcome in the pits when a female is not using them or perhaps the females go around digging multiple pits for anyone in their pack to enjoy. (source: American Kennel Club)

Another fascinating story about the Carolina dog's ancestors is that they perhaps came from the feral wild dogs in the Southeastern United States were domesticated in ancient times by Paleolithic Native American peoples. It is believed the Carolina Dogs possibly lived in the wild for thousands of years with some being periodically re-domesticated or semi-domesticated by Native American peoples.

Another unique trait of the Carolina Dog from studies by Dr. I. Lehr Brisbin, Jr. show in the wild they defecated and urinated in streams, creeks and other bodies of water suggesting long-term adaptation to the wild via the behavior of hiding their scent in water in order to evade wolves and coyotes who are known to kill dogs. I think this is absolutely fascinating information. Who, but the creator of this animal, could have taught them ways to protect themselves from hungry wolves and coyotes. We think we got troubles in this day and time with different things, but just think of how the people in these ancient lands had to deal with wolves and coyotes busting through their doors and windows!

Do you have anyone on your gift list in which just has everything and you cannot think of one thing to buy for them? If they have pets, I suggest giving them Life's Abundance Gift Certificates.

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Would you like to raise Carolina puppies? If so, you will need to recommend pet products to your puppy buyers. Why not recommend and use pet products you will be paid to use and recommend. As a Life's Abundance representative you will be helping other people generate income when they come on board as your reps, as well as earning commissions on all their purchases and your purchases as well. Being a Life's Abundance rep creates a viral method of earning income.

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Fright Free Dog and Cat Halloween Costumes and Safety Tips

Halloween will soon be here! Many pet parents just love including their pet kids in on holiday fun. Keep in mind your pet kid's safety and take precautions appropriately. Some of the things you need to look out for are:



Toxic Treats: Watch out for the kid's treats in that your pet kid does not dig into candies and especially chocolate. Keep a separate basket full of tasty and healthy treats such as Life's Abundance Grain Free Turkey and Berry Chewies:

Life's Abundance Grain Free Turkey and Berry Chewies Treats

• Wholesome grain-free treats
• Delicious turkey & berries
• Savory smoke flavor
• Made in the USA

Your dog will love this mouth-watering, grain-free recipe featuring free-range turkey, pumpkin and three berries. Turkey & Berry Chewies have a smoky flavor so intensely and irresistibly yummy, your pup will do the happy dance every time you break out the bag.

This wholesome recipe features free-range turkey and turkey liver, supplying premium protein plus succulent raspberries, blueberries and cranberries for an antioxidant boost to every mouthwatering bite.

Pumpkin contributes to the texture of these tasty tidbits, delectable for dogs of all ages and sizes. To top it all off, the bite-size, grain-free goodness is gently sweetened with a kiss of molasses. No fillers, artificial preservatives, colors or flavors.

Loud Noises: We all know how loud celebrating, happy or joyous children and adults can be on holidays. Be aware that your pet kid may react with anxiety around small children or the loud noises.

Pet Costume Safety: This is becoming more important as more people get in on the fun with dressing up their pet kids for holidays. Be sure the costume does not restrict the pet's movement, his or her breathing, hearing, making noise or eliminating. Try the costume on at least the night before your pet kid will be wearing it for celebration just to see how your dog or cat responds to it.

In the following video Dr. Sarah, an on staff vet at Life's Abundance goes over many more pet safety tips for Halloween celebrations.

Fool-Proof, Fright-Free Pet Costumes from Life's Abundance on Vimeo.

I suggest you take along Life's Abundance Tasty Rewards Nutritional Treats. Give the treats to your dog as he responds with acceptable behavior during your holiday celebration.

Life's Abundance Tasty Rewards Nutritional Treats

• Positive reinforcement has never tasted so good
• Perfectly sized for carrying in your pocket
• Gluten free, no artificial preservatives, colors or flavors
• Made in USA with Chicken and lamb from New Zealand

Good behavior should be rewarded, but often training treats are empty-calorie treats with no nutritive value and include undesirable ingredients. At Life's Abundance, we strongly believe that you should only feed treats that can help to support overall health.

Tasty Rewards are wholesome nutritional treats made from New Zealand-raised chicken and lamb.
They’re loaded with proteins, minerals, vitamins and essential fatty acids. And, like all of our foods, supplements and treats, you’ll find no added artificial preservatives or colors..
With Tasty Rewards Nutritional Treats, discipline can be delicious!

Do you desire to raise puppies or kittens? If so, you will need to recommend pet products to your customers. Why not recommend and feed pet products you get paid for?

As a Life's Abundance Representative you will learn to specialize in helping people from all walks of life, including your pet buying customers, generate income while at the same time helping pets and humans live longer, healthier lives.

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The Cardigan Welsh Corgis is a Powerful Little Worker

They are long in body, short on legs, built with sturdy bones and have a deep chest. The Cardigan Welsh Corgis moves powerfully with speed and grace. Weight is anywhere from 25 to 34 pounds, and as most dog breeds, the females will be a little smaller. A popular coat color is the blue-merle pattern, however, they come in several colors ranging from red (see photo below) to the blue-merle pattern. Cardigans have tails whereas the Pembrokes who look very similar do not have tails.



They are loyal, affectionate and smart, very even-tempered and never shy. Energy level is very active, they are rugged herders with a great love for the outdoors. If you too love the outdoors, the Cardigan Welsh Corgis dog breed may be just the perfect dog breed for you.

Photo Credit: By Dhlstrm, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1988768

They thrive on mental and physical activity. They are said to be good with children, but better with supervision. They are good with other dogs with supervision. Shedding is seasonal. Grooming chores will be occasional. They respond well to appropriate training techniques. They stand 10.5 to 12.5 inches high. You can expect your Cardigan Welsh Corgis to live 12 to 15 years. Of course, what you feed him or her will either help the dog to live longer or less. This dog breed barks when necessary.

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi originated in the British Isles. They first came to the Cardiganshire (actual place of origin) with the Celts while they migrated to Wales in 1200 BC. His purpose was to nip the heels of cattle and drive them which cleared his owner's ground of neighboring cattle before fences were used. This was an interesting first job for this dog breed! Today, of course, he can dwell happily with you as a pet companion. (source: American Kennel Club)

It is wise to feed any dog the Life's Abundance Wellness Food Supplement:

• Helps maintain overall health
• Naturally nutritious ingredients from whole foods
• The perfect complement to our premium foods
• Made in USA

 Supplementing your dog’s diet can play a crucial role in maintaining overall health. We know that some dogs require additional nutritional intake to help them maintain a healthy body, due to age, breed, environment and other factors. Based on this premise, our holistic veterinarian has formulated the perfect complement to your dog’s daily diet. Life’s Abundance Wellness Food Supplement for Dogs is formulated with a broad array of naturally nutritious ingredients from real food to help maintain overall health. The nutrients contained in this superior supplement are sourced from foods, chicken liver, cranberries, carrots, eggs, pineapples and many others.

 “The more we learn about the way bodies function, the more amazing they seem to us. There is a growing amount of anecdotal evidence that suggests a mammal’s body has a highly complex, natural intelligence. As a holistic veterinarian, I review such evidence, interpreting it within the context of established scientific knowledge. Based upon these observations, it seems that a dog’s body “prefers” nutrients as they exist in real foods, in their more natural state. On a cellular level, their bodies are familiar with the nutrient components and therefore the body knows to absorb and assimilate exactly what it needs. That is why I believe that small amounts of nutrients in real foods can have a profound affect on a dog’s body. In light of this information, I formulated a new approach to add to the overall nutrient intake, creating Life’s Abundance Wellness Food Supplement for Dogs.”

-Dr. Jane Bicks, DVM
Life's Abundance Product Formulator

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Five DIY Procedures for Pet Parents

Every day millions of people learn just how rewarding a relationship with a companion animal can be. Being a pet parent for the first time is very much like becoming a human parent for the first time. If you are reading this post and are a pet parent for the first time, please also view the accompanying video from Life's Abundance on staff vet, Dr. Sarah to learn these procedures.

Most likely you as a first time pet parent will want to do everything you can to take care of your new pet companion and improve the quality of his or her life with you.



The top five do-it-yourself tasks to ensure the health, longevity and happiness of dogs and cats are as follows:

1. record-keeping
2. grooming
3. dental care
4. nail trimming
5. evidence collection

It is a fact that modern science is helping our pet companions live longer than ever before, these 5 procedures are definitely things you should add to your regular routine.

When you add regular at home teeth brushing and care routines please always supply the dog companion with a Life's Abundance Gourmet Dental Treat. These daily treats can help your dog to have clean, strong teeth, fresher breath and healthier gums.

• For strong teeth, healthy gums & fresher breath
• Wholesome ingredients including probiotics
• Gluten free, no artificial preservatives or colors
• Made with care in a USA bakery

Life's Abundance Gourmet Dental Treats

 Healthy teeth and gums are an important consideration for your dog’s overall health. Poor dental hygiene can result in health consequences throughout the whole body, not just the mouth.

Our Gourmet Dental Treats contain a variety of healthy grains, high-quality proteins plus hefty helpings of calcium and phosphorus, which are important nutrients for strong bones and teeth. And, we’ve included parsley to freshen your dog’s breath.

With Gourmet Dental Treats, you'll be helping to support dental health and treating your dog to scrumptious oven-baked goodness!

Five DIY Procedures for Pet Parents from Life's Abundance on Vimeo.

The above video features Dr. Sarah, a Life's Abundance on staff vet.

Below: Writer of this post: Connie Limon......As a Life's Abundance representative I specialize in helping people from all walks of life generate an income while at the same time helping pet companions and humans live longer, healthier lives.

I invite you to join our team and become a Life's Abundance representative.

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Connie Limon, Life's Abundance Independent Field Representative

Help Fearful or Aggressive Dogs Using Desensitization and Counter Conditioning Techniques

Desensitization is a process used to change the dog's behavior where the dog slowly learns not to react emotionally to something whether it is a person, place or thing. Counter Conditioning works to teach the dog to trade fear and aggression for a more desirable behavior. Training works best when the dog is hungry. Provide your dog with Life's Abundance Tasty Rewards Nutritional Treats. Notice the way this beautiful poodle is sitting still. Most likely, this behavior was accomplished by successful training and did not just happen on it's own. Who knows? Before this picture was taken, the poodle could have had a fearful or aggressive reaction to a person, place or thing, but is now calmly sitting. Any owner can achieve positive results using these techniques.





Life's Abundance Tasty Rewards Nutritional Treats were made especially for positive reinforcement and work perfectly with this training program.

Life's Abundance Tasty Rewards Nutritional Treats

• Positive reinforcement has never tasted so good
• Perfectly sized for carrying in your pocket
• Gluten free, no artificial preservatives, colors or flavors
• Made in USA with Chicken and lamb from New Zealand

At Life's Abundance we believe good behavior needs to be rewarded. Each time you reward your dog for the desired behavior, the dog associates the good behavior with the reward, thus, reinforcing the good behavior and getting rid of the bad behaviors you want rid of.

 Good behavior should be rewarded, but often training treats are empty-calorie treats with no nutritive value and include undesirable ingredients. At Life's Abundance, we strongly believe that you should only feed treats that can help to support overall health.

Tasty Rewards are wholesome nutritional treats made from New Zealand-raised chicken and lamb.
They’re loaded with proteins, minerals, vitamins and essential fatty acids. And, like all of our foods, supplements and treats, you’ll find no added artificial preservatives or colors..

With Tasty Rewards Nutritional Treats, discipline can be delicious!

This type of training works with any breed of Dog. Isn't this Maltese just beautiful? Look at that face, almost like a human expression. Most of our pets do NOT automatically do what we would like them to do. There are exceptions to this rule of course, but most of the time, we as owners have to "train and teach" the accepted behaviors. Just imagine for a moment this same Maltese fearful of a person, place or thing just before this beautiful photo was snapped, but because of positive training techniques, is now resting beautifully and is picture perfect!




Review the following video from Dr. Sarah, on staff vet at Life's Abundance for the complete training techniques.

How to Help a Fearful or Aggressive Dog from Life's Abundance on Vimeo.

Do you raise puppies or kittens for sale? If you do, you most likely are recommending or sending your puppies and kittens home on a particular food you use every day for your own crew. If you are a pet groomer, you are using pet products every day in your groom shop in which YOU could be receiving extra money instead of the company you presently purchase from.

Are you getting paid to feed and recommend your present line of pet products? Are you getting paid for the pet products you use in your groom shop? Do you have a line of products next to your register to offer as add-on purchases to your clients as they are cashing out?

Is this line or products paying YOU to add on as extra purchases or paying the company for YOU doing all the work of suggestive selling them.

Your replicator site is like a business card filled with pet products your clients can purchase and you can receive extra income on their purchases. Keep your business card near your check out register and offer a card to each of your clients as they leave.

Would you like to be paid for your expertise judgments and recommendations?

As a Life's Abundance rep you would be paid by your customers to feed, use and recommend our dog or cat products. As your customers make purchases, you receive the commissions on their purchases. As your customers become resp, their customers continue paying you as well. You have heard of videos or posts on the internet going viral? At Life's Abundance, you are the person who will reap a monetary gain from our products going viral throughout your community of friends, family, neighbors and customers or clients.

You do not have to stock any products. Life's Abundance takes care of the entire transaction and shipping with done at lightning speed, usually within 2 days of receiving the order. At Life's Abundance, we pride our self on super customer service. Life as a salesman or saleswoman, just does not get any better!

As you build your customer base and other reps under you (turn your customers into reps that also pays you every time they and their customers purchase) you will find that your cost of pet products is being covered by your business involvement and you are receiving pet products FREE plus building an additional income you can use for any number of life's necessities or desires.

Many people find Life's Abundance to be a reliable source of income in many ways. Consider the following uses for an additional stream of income:

• working moms make income working from home so they can spend more time with the kids and spouse. This is especially important for the important years of your child's life.
• get rid of long commutes to and from a job
• eliminate the stress of a nagging boss or co-workers
• increase your feelings of safety and security just knowing you have a stream of income you are in control of
• stop dealing with office politics forever
• enjoy more balance of life/work, as you make your own hours and are in control of your destiny
• make extra money to take fun and relaxing vacations anywhere you decide
• make extra money to send your children to the best of colleges and remain debt free

Everyone can use an addition income. Why recommend pet products to your customers, family and friends in which keep making the pet product companies wealthy and leave you with NOTHING.

At Life's Abundance, we pay you to recommend, use, and feed our products. In addition, you are never alone in your business. We give you proven success tools absolutely FREE of charge as your success means success for all of us.  It is as simple as that.

If you are a breeder, pet groomer or other pet care professional, you are coming in contact with people every day who absolutely can put additional income into your bank accounts buying necessary products consumers need and use every day. 

Not only that, many people find Life's Abundance can be built to become their ONLY stream of income. It takes time of course. This is not a get rich scheme. This is a real opportunity to provide YOU with additional income for things you are already doing......feeding and recommending dog products. You are the one in charge of building your business for your desired income level, be it part time or full time, a little extra cash, or a lot of extra cash. It is all up to you, and we at Life's Abundance will help you every step of the way to gain exactly what you want to gain in your business.

As a Life's Abundance representative you become specialized in helping other people generate income while at the same time helping pets and humans live longer, healthier lives. We also carry a line of high quality human supplements. Without good human health, none of us can provide care for our pets or others.

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Connie Limon, Life's Abundance Independent Field Representative