Students Of Success

Yes friends I finally made it!

Go to Yahoo.com or Google.com and type `viral ebooks`
in the search box. Out of 5940 results my site
www.snzeport.com is at No.1, Similarly,

- For `customizable viral ebooks` it is no. 1;

- For `customizable ebooks with resell rights` it
is No.2;

- For `free customizable ebooks` it is No. 4 on Yahoo;

- For `customizable ebooks` one of my articles published
on another site comes in No.5, my own site is at No. 11;

- And for the very popular search term `resell rights`
out of 99400 results, my site is at No.279 on Yahoo (I
have noticed traffic coming even from my 279 position!)

Though the full impact is yet to be seen. It happened
without spending a single dime- in fact without any
conscious plan on my part. The power of the
sub-conscious perhaps?

For your benefit I am revealing the exact steps I took
and you can to. Just keep in mind this is not a magic
potion. Don’t look for overnight results:

1. Your Keywords – You may re-read my articles on
keywords available at:
http://www.snzeport.com/articles.htm
though the bare essentials are:

- Select descriptive keywords for example I went for
`viral ebooks` instead of just ebooks;

- Use your main keyword as your page title – ie the
name with which you save your page on your html
editor – if you are using MS Front Page, or insert
the title in your meta tags;

- Use your main keywords in your headings;

- Write a descriptive text using a sensible sprinkling
of your keywords.

2. To submit my site to all the major search engines,
I use the world submitter facility. This not only
includes a free submission to Yahoo and Google but a
whole lot more. Here if you want to avoid the FFA sites
they include in their free submission (this gives you
a lot of junk mail that may get your email account
down)- you may upgrade for a very small fee and use the
search engine submission only- well worth the try…
http://www.worldsubmitter.com

3. About 8 weeks later hand submit your site to
Google …Here you just need to fill in your web site
address and click submit at
http://www.google.com/addurl.html

4. Another 6-8 weeks and go back to world submitter–
keep repeating the cycle.

5. Go Viral – This is an absolute must – the true
potential here yet remains to be realized. Those of
you who have been overlooking this powerful cheap
advertising tactic right under your nose – My God…
JUMP IN RIGHT NOW!

This way you spread your links both horizontally and
vertically. Your link popularity will increase and the
search engines will find you through other sites
linking to you. How you do this:

- Write articles- these invariably get published and
your links start floating around. One of my articles
published on another site is ranking No.5 on Yahoo
right now.

- The second most effective technique is to give away
your own viral ebooks – these will serve not only as
your very own ebusiness cards but also help spread your
links. And you can be assured of free highly targeted
traffic for a long time to come.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Shahnaz Rauf is The Editor of The Monster Twister– a
Newsletter committed to finding cheap practical
marketing solutions. She is also a strong advocate
of viral marketing and a believer in subconscious
power. Her ebooks and articles are freely available
at http://www.snzeport.com

You want your dog to swim?

We’re going to try to give some advice on how to teach a dog how to swim and some general safety issues. As always check with your vet on any medical questions.

Teaching a dog to swim:

I would suggest starting your dog out in a pool or shallow lake where you can enter the water with your dog. Many dogs will be more confident if you are standing with them if they are nervous about venturing out on their own. So by walking out, you can build their confidence before letting them go on their own. Bring a favorite toy with you and encourage them out further by tossing the toy short distances and swimming over to it.

Some tips:

Bring another dog who knows how to swim along to help encourage your pet to try.

There are life vests (life jackets) you can purchase to aide in teaching your dog. These usually have handles that you can hold onto easily and are helpful for getting a dog back into a boat.

Water Freaking

Here is a common problem. Your pup goes off and won’t come back. You have two choices, swim out and get them, or wait until they get tired and come back. Never let them off leash and away from you until you know for a fact they will return or start in shallow water where you can go get them should you need to.

I use a two toy approach to retrieving and swimming. I always keep one close by so I can toss it near me. Try to make a lot of noise to get their attention and toss it into the shallow water. Tennis balls are not the best choice as they can get lodged in the throat blocking the airway. I really like kong retrieving toys or retrieving bumpers.

Afterwords, make sure you RINSE your dog with fresh water to get out any bacteria or chemicals. You can also rinse your dog before hand to help the water not absorb into the coat hair.

Amy Dunphy, CPDT
Owner of The Dog Trainer Search
Get dog training information, tips, supplies and tools!

Just like humans pets can suffer from diabetes mellitus too. By a simple blood test, called fructosamine, thay can be diagnosed, and then under the care of your veterinary surgeon, often treated succesfully.

Fructosamines are stable complexes of carbohydrates and proteins that are produced by an irreversible, nonenzymatic glycosylation of serum proteins. Fructosamine (glycated serum protein) measurements are useful in diagnosing and monitoring diabetes mellitus in both cats and dogs. The test is highly sensitive and can be used to distinguish non-diabetic transiently hyperglycaemic cats from diabetics with chronic hyperglycaemia. A single measurement of fructosamine indicates the average glucose concentration over the previous 1-3 weeks and its assay can therefore be used to assist in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus as well as monitoring the effectiveness of insulin therapy in diabetic patients. Fructosamine values are not influenced by acute fluctuations in blood glucose making them more useful than single glucose measurements taken from stressed or anorexic patients, or animals on glucose containing IV fluids. In some cases however they can be used in conjunction with serial glucose curves to assess the short and long term response to insulin administration.

Please contact your veterinary surgeon for further details or if you have any concerns about your pets.

Further information on fructosamine can be found at:
http://www.ctdslab.co.uk

About the Author

Nick graduated from Edinburgh Veterinary School in 1980 with an Honours degree in Pathological Sciences and in 1982 as a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery. In 2003 Nick became a diplomate of the Royal college of Pathologists in veterinary clinical pathology.

Ginger (a.k.a. “Redpuss”) is a half-ginger, half white, 12-year-old tom who suffered some bad health problems last year, including cat flu, 6 rotten teeth (with accompanying toothache) and associated chronic infection, a septic lip, ear mites, skin allergies and a heart murmur. His story is documented at the Help Save Ginger page (http://www.just-pet-cats.com/help-save-ginger.html), if you’d like some background information. You may have already read my previous article about him and how a number of generous people donated funds to cover his vet bills.

While his health problems were sorted out, finding a new home for him has proved to be something of a problem. Neither friends nor family were in a position to take him in for two reasons - he’s a cat-flu carrier (and my vet was insistent that Ginger should not go to a house that already has a cat) and his age (people are too worried that an ageing cat just means big medical bills down the road). Notices stuck up in supermarkets, libraries and vet clinics didn’t get a single reply. Neither did putting appeals in classified ads papers.

I contacted a few catteries to see if they could offer any leads I could follow up on. While they couldn’t suggest anyone to place the cat with, they suggested contacting an animal shelter who didn’t euthanise unwanted animals. Unfortunately, when I contacted them, they told me they only now dealt exclusively with dogs (apparently there’d been unholy war between the cats and dogs when they catered for both). They advised me to contact the local Cat Protection Association through their webpage.

Emails to their advertised email address went unanswered and after several aborted phone calls, I got a message saying that they’d moved and had a new phone number. I tried that only to get a message saying they were unavailable for several days and to leave a message. I did, but with less than ten days remaining before a final decision would have to be made as to whether to have him put to sleep or not, time was running out for Ginger.

Then, on the weekend prior to what could become a fateful day, I received a call telling me that a home had been found for Ginger. It seems that a grand-niece of Ginger’s original owner has stepped in to take care of him. So, with just one day to spare, Ginger was whisked off to his new home.

It’s a relief knowing that the Sword of Damocles no longer hangs over him and that the thought of having to have him put to sleep is now no longer the cards.

He’ll make a great pet for his new owners as he’s a very affectionate cat. With the exception of being a cat-flu carrier, his health is otherwise good. Given what he went though last year, he deserves to have a few good, happy years ahead of him and now he has.

About the Author

Gary Nugent has been a life-long animal lover, especially of cats and is the webmaster of http://www.just-pet-cats.com - a site that helps you make the best choices to keep your cat healthy, happy and long-lived. Information about cats in general, health issues, behavior patterns and their history. And, not to forget about you…there are a few things on the site to keep cat owners amused as well.

People love big, protective and loving dogs and that’s why there are a lot of german sheperd breeders.
The German Shepherd is sometimes called an Alsatian because that’s where they originated in Germany. Many Germans still called them Deutscher Schaferhund because of their original sheepdog function but the breed is not very old and was really developed from a variety of sheep herding farm dogs in the late 1800s. In 1899 Max von Stephanitz, a German cavalry officer, was president of the first German Shepherd association in Germany. Since then German Shepherds have turned up all over the world and they came to the USA as early as 1908 where they were popular with the Red Cross, the police and as guard dogs.
This was partly because they are extremely loyal and courageous dogs and they are very intelligent and retain specialized training for a long time. Temperament is what ensures the usefulness of the German Shepherd and since this comes from good breeding it is essential to find a good and reputable breeder. With a bad temperament these dogs are a disaster. They are highly territorial and will know and recognize their people and place by about six months of age. This is when their protective loyalty starts to show itself!
There are many german sheperd breeders and you should have no problem finding a good one, but just remember that they come in a range of colors and will protect you no matter what!
They have proved a popular breed over the years for use in both the police force and as guard dogs for security companies. They have a very acute sense of hearing which means that they are invaluable to anyone wanting to protect both themselves and their property.Because they are a large dog they are a very useful deterrent against theives.

About the Author

Keith has a keen love of nature and dogs having grown up in the English Kent countryside. Considered by many to be the garden of England. He has written many articles which can be found at http://www.dog-universe.com and http://www.dog-galaxy.com .

Whether your dog is old or a just a puppy, there will come a
time when you have to out of town for business or a vacation
where dogs aren’t allowed. Therefore, you will need to leave
your prized pet in the care of a pet sitter. Where can you find
a pet sitter? What types of pet sitter services are available?
How much will it cost to hire a pet sitter? These are some of
the many questions that you need to answer before you hire a pet
sitter.

You have two main options of where to leave your pet when you
are away. You can take them to a boarding kennel or you can hire
a pet sitter. By hiring a pet sitter it means that your dog will
stay at your home and a pet sitter will visit your home several
times per day to take care of your dog. The following questions
and answers are geared toward those pet owners that decide to
hire a pet sitter to take care of their dog.

Question #1: Where do I find a pet sitter? You can find a pet
sitter through a number of means. Consult your veterinarian,
groomer, and breeder for recommendations. Often times they know
of a reliable pet sitter in your area or they can point you in
the direction of pet sitter services. You can also check with
your friends and family to see if they can refer you to a pet
sitter. Word of mouth referral is a common way to find a pet
sitter.

You can also take a trip to your local pet store or a chain pet
store such as PETCO. Many pet sitters advertise their services
at these places so you can find their contact information. The
pet store owners and staff may know of a great pet sitter as
well.

Another option is to call Pet Sitters International at (800)
268-SITS or check out their website at http://www.petsit.com/.
Pet Sitters International is the world’s largest organization of
pet sitters. Pet Sitters International is highly respected
organization. They offer a multitude of services including
finding a pet sitter based on your zip and giving advice on how
to prepare your home for the pet sitter.

Also spend time researching information about the National
Association of Professional Pet Sitters by calling them at (800)
296-PETS. You can peruse their website at www.petsitters.org.
Not only can you find a pet sitter based on your zip code, but
you can find a “certified” pet sitter. They offer a
certification program that ensures a pet sitter is knowledgeable
about business management, animal care, and animal health
issues. This type of certification can be a comfort in the event
that your dog has a health problem.

Question #2: What type of tasks does a pet sitter do for you and
your pet? A pet sitter is there to provide comfort, help, and
care for your dog while you are away. They will visit your home
on a daily basis to feed your dog, take them for walks, and let
them out to go the bathroom. They can help your dog with any
health ailments or continuing care such as medicines while you
are away.

A pet sitter needs to be informed if your dog has any special
needs. For example, your dog may be elderly and blind or deaf.
Your pet sitter must know this so they can properly help your
dog. Or your dog may be just a puppy and require more exercise
then most dogs. Let your pet sitter know and they can increase
the frequency of visits each day. The pet sitter should be able
to work with your needs.

Your pet sitter will also take the responsibility of taking your
dog to the vet if an accident occurs or the need arises. You
need to let your pet sitter know how you want them to handle
these types of situations and how to contact you in the event
that this happens.

Question #3: How do I find the “best” pet sitter for my dog?
Only you can determine the best pet sitter for your dog. Follow
the same procedures you would as if you were hiring a babysitter
for your children. Check out their references, interview them,
and inquire about past work history. How do they interact with
your dog? Speak to former or current clients to determine if
they are right for you.

Also make sure the pet sitter has been certified and/or bonded
and insured. Your dog’s life is priceless so you definitely want
a serious professional pet sitter to take care of your pooch.

Question #4: How much does a pet sitter cost? The cost of a pet
sitter varies based on their experience, your location, the
number of dogs you are leaving, and the level of care you need
for the dogs. Some pet sitters charge on a per visit basis while
others can work with you to determine a reasonable price. Make
sure to have their scope of services and fees in writing. This
will safeguard you against any miscommunication.

Question #5: How should I prepare my home and dog for the pet
sitter? First of all, your dog needs to meet and get to know the
pet sitter before you leave town. Have the pet sitter visit a
few times until your dog is comfortable with their presence. You
don’t want to leave and suddenly have a new person show up to
take care of your dog. Your dog may confuse the pet sitter for
an unwanted stranger.

Provide emergency numbers of your veterinarian and also a number
at which they can reach you. You want to make yourself available
by phone in case an emergency pops up. Make sure your home is
clean and the dog food bowls are clean. Speak with your pet
sitter about feeding, walking and other pet care procedures
first, but also leave all the directions in writing. Verify that
this is plenty of dog food for the length of time you will be
gone.

If you following these tips you will find the best pet sitter
for your dog and have a comfortable time on your trip knowing
your dog is in good hands.

In the past, when people spoke of training collars, they really generally were referring to “choke chains.” A choke chain is a metal chain with a sliding ring that is attached to your dog’s nylon or leather leash.
There’s a reason it’s called a choke chain. Because there is no limit on how tight the training collar can pull against your dog’s neck, there exists a very real possibility it can choke him, as well as cause other injuries, such as:

• Severely sprained necks

• Tracheal and esophageal damage

• Injured ocular vessels

• Cases of fainting

• Transient foreleg paralysis

• Laryngeal nerve paralysis
•
• Hind leg ataxia

And if you think I’m kidding about any of these injuries: I’m not; they’re all well-documented cases taken from hundreds of veterinary practices who have treated the dogs injured by choke chains.
Bottom line? In the hands of an experienced trainer, a choke chain can be used appropriately, but for the most part, your average person has no idea what an appropriate use of a choke chain entails.
My own personal preference is for a flat buckle collar, either nylon or leather, which can be used for training and everyday use. It should fit snugly, but leave room enough for you to slide two fingers between the collar and your dog’s neck. Any looser than that, and it may slide off over your dog’s head. Any tighter and it may cause chafing and discomfort.
The choice of nylon or leather is simply a matter of personal preference – nylon comes in a variety of bright colors, and is a good choice for dogs that spend a lot of time in the water (or mud!) Leather is durable and will absorb oils from your dog’s coat, making it more flexible over time.
The width of the collar should be appropriate to your dog’s size. For example, a wide, heavy or thick collar just won’t work on a Chihuahua, in fact, it would look ridiculous. By the same token, if you have a Rottweiler, a diamond- or rhine-stone-studded poodle collar is going to look pretty silly. And don’t forget an identification tag – if your dog is lost or stolen, this is a quick way for authorities to notify you when your pet is located.
Another terrific solution is a harness – a device that goes around the neck and ribcage, thus eliminating the possibility of choking. Harnesses are an excellent resolution to the problem of having a large dog that hasn’t been well-trained and pulls or lunges when out for a walk. It’s a great way to restrain the pulling without getting in that choking “tug of war” that you sometimes see. Harnesses are also good for small dogs, which can have serious problems with collars pressing on their small and fragile airways.
Now for the proper leash. As with collars, you have a choice of flat nylon or leather (or braided leather is also available), and as with collars, it’s largely a matter of personal preference.
I use a 6 foot nylon leash for training my dog. I find it’s the perfect length for walking, heeling and virtually all of my training sessions.
Many dog owners prefer a retractable leash. These are nylon leashes that are encased in a plastic casing, and vary in length up to about 25 feet or so. The best models of this type have a one-button “braking” system that stops your dog from going beyond a set distance, as well as a spring mechanism that allows you to adjust just how far you want to extend the lead.
Retractable leashes are a good idea if you walk your dog in a variety of settings: you can “reel” him in if you’re on city sidewalks or in situations where there are a lot of people or other dogs around, then you can expand the distance between you when you get to the park or an open space.

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About the Author

Author, “Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer!“ which you can read more about at:
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Choosing the right veterinarian should be a little more involved than simply picking up the phone book and calling one that is closest to your place of residence. You may find that after a few appointments you are uncomfortable with your choice for various reasons. You may not be happy with the advice given as it just seems wrong or his manners may be abrupt when it comes to controlling your pet. Few people even think of changing their veterinarian or even take the time to find the right one in the first place.

When you pick the right veterinarian, future health procedures for your pet will be more comfortable for everyone involved. Here are a few tips that may help you choose the best vet. Call your local veterinary medical Board to see if any complaints have been filed. Make sure your new vet actually likes dogs, as surprisingly enough some don’t. Some are even allergic to dogs and thus, the quality of care your pet receives will be diminished. Find out if 24-hour emergency care is available and see if there is someone that might be with your pet nonstop all night, in case an accident requires your pet to stay overnight.

If you have a good insurance plan, ask if the veterinarian accepts the coverage that you carry. If you don’t have coverage, see if they accept your credit card or if they have a payment plan available. Watch closely the vet technicians. Do they have a friendly polite way about them and are they courteous to you and your pet? Lastly, remember that one of the most important things when it comes to selecting the best veterinarian for your pet is to trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable in any way, keep looking. You and your pet will be glad you did!

By Terry Price- Remember to visit http://www.pet-supply-discount.com/pet-medication.html for a great resource on all kinds of pet supply products, veterinarian recommendations and more.