The document discusses challenges and ideas related to pets. It begins by providing background on the size of the pet industry. It then details an initial brainstorming session by a team where they listed over 170 pet challenges. Examples included behavioral issues, pets getting lost, and maintaining older pets. The team then focused on "Dog Maintenance" as a challenge area. They further discussed ideas such as electronic stores for dogs, tracking lost dogs, and health monitors. The document concludes that the winning idea was a "PottyPal" mobile app that uses sensors to track when and where a dog goes to the bathroom.
The document discusses the utility of dogs, preparation of dogs for dog shows, and principles of dog training. It outlines several ways dogs can be useful, such as assisting blind or disabled people, detecting drugs, gas leaks, and explosives. It provides details on preparing a dog for a dog show, including bathing, grooming, packing necessary items, and tips for the show. The principles of dog training are explained as knowing how to train, repetition, patience, praise for correct behavior, and correction for mistakes.
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In many cases, owners do not understand why dogs react by barking. People ask more often why my dog has this kind of behavior? Dogs barking, what for? It is essential to realize that the barking of the dog is part of him. This is a purely instinctive behavior and has very specific objectives... Dogs have an extra sixth sense. Warning something important...
Solutions exist to fix it?
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Change of Heart Pit Bull Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public, rescuing pit bulls, rehabilitating them as needed, and safely placing them in homes. As a volunteer-based organization, it relies on donations, foster homes, and adoption events to carry out its mission. The orientation document outlines the rescue's policies and procedures to ensure the safety of volunteers, dogs, and the public at all times. This includes rules for dog handling, home checks, screening potential adopters, and refusing adoptions if homes are not suitable. The ultimate goal is changing perceptions of pit bulls and finding them loving forever homes.
The document provides information on portable grooming facts for dogs. It discusses the 5 areas of pet care: housing, nutrition, training, grooming, and veterinary care. It then focuses on grooming, outlining the 5 important aspects: brushing, trimming, cleaning, washing, and checking for issues. Key grooming tasks are highlighted like brushing teeth/coat, trimming nails, cleaning ears/eyes, bathing, and checking for fleas/ticks. Regular grooming is emphasized for a dog's mental and physical health.
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This document discusses finding the perfect dog by considering different factors such as whether to get a puppy or adult dog, breed vs mutt, size, and individual personality. It emphasizes that a dog's temperament depends more on how it is raised than its breed. Researching breeds is recommended to understand traits, but all dogs have unique personalities. Picking a dog involves evaluating friendliness, handling, parents' behavior if a puppy, and asking questions if adopting an adult. Training should use positive reinforcement with generous rewards given immediately when the dog performs correctly. Patience, kindness, flexibility and quality time are keys to success.
This handbook from PAL dog walking provides information for safely and effectively walking dogs. It discusses the benefits of dog walking for both dogs and owners' health. It provides tips for nighttime walking including using reflective gear, ID tags, well-lit paths, and having phone access but avoiding distractions. Winter walking safety tips include outfitting dogs properly and avoiding hazards. Common dog behaviors and what they may indicate are explained. Dog training facts are given about typical problem behaviors, recommended training duration and frequency, common commands, and relative costs of training versus other pet expenses. The handbook aims to improve pet owners' quality of life by caring for their animals and was created by an animal care company.
The document discusses the utility of dogs, preparation of dogs for dog shows, and principles of dog training. It outlines several ways dogs can be useful, such as assisting blind or disabled people, detecting drugs, gas leaks, and explosives. It provides details on preparing a dog for a dog show, including bathing, grooming, packing necessary items, and tips for the show. The principles of dog training are explained as knowing how to train, repetition, patience, praise for correct behavior, and correction for mistakes.
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In many cases, owners do not understand why dogs react by barking. People ask more often why my dog has this kind of behavior? Dogs barking, what for? It is essential to realize that the barking of the dog is part of him. This is a purely instinctive behavior and has very specific objectives... Dogs have an extra sixth sense. Warning something important...
Solutions exist to fix it?
"Adopt Digital Pets for Raising Pet Awareness and offering an Alternate Solution to Enjoyment and Animal Companionship" is an assignment submitted by Dolly Bhasin as a Team assignment of "The eCreatives" Team for the "Crash Course on Creativity" by Tina Seelig, Stanford University at the Venture Lab. .
Change of Heart Pit Bull Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public, rescuing pit bulls, rehabilitating them as needed, and safely placing them in homes. As a volunteer-based organization, it relies on donations, foster homes, and adoption events to carry out its mission. The orientation document outlines the rescue's policies and procedures to ensure the safety of volunteers, dogs, and the public at all times. This includes rules for dog handling, home checks, screening potential adopters, and refusing adoptions if homes are not suitable. The ultimate goal is changing perceptions of pit bulls and finding them loving forever homes.
The document provides information on portable grooming facts for dogs. It discusses the 5 areas of pet care: housing, nutrition, training, grooming, and veterinary care. It then focuses on grooming, outlining the 5 important aspects: brushing, trimming, cleaning, washing, and checking for issues. Key grooming tasks are highlighted like brushing teeth/coat, trimming nails, cleaning ears/eyes, bathing, and checking for fleas/ticks. Regular grooming is emphasized for a dog's mental and physical health.
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This document discusses finding the perfect dog by considering different factors such as whether to get a puppy or adult dog, breed vs mutt, size, and individual personality. It emphasizes that a dog's temperament depends more on how it is raised than its breed. Researching breeds is recommended to understand traits, but all dogs have unique personalities. Picking a dog involves evaluating friendliness, handling, parents' behavior if a puppy, and asking questions if adopting an adult. Training should use positive reinforcement with generous rewards given immediately when the dog performs correctly. Patience, kindness, flexibility and quality time are keys to success.
This handbook from PAL dog walking provides information for safely and effectively walking dogs. It discusses the benefits of dog walking for both dogs and owners' health. It provides tips for nighttime walking including using reflective gear, ID tags, well-lit paths, and having phone access but avoiding distractions. Winter walking safety tips include outfitting dogs properly and avoiding hazards. Common dog behaviors and what they may indicate are explained. Dog training facts are given about typical problem behaviors, recommended training duration and frequency, common commands, and relative costs of training versus other pet expenses. The handbook aims to improve pet owners' quality of life by caring for their animals and was created by an animal care company.
This document discusses establishing yourself as the pack leader or alpha in your household in order to address behavioural problems in dogs. It explains that dogs are pack animals and view their human owners as members of their pack. By asserting yourself as the dominant pack member through your body language, energy, and consistent rules, you can help your dog understand the social structure and help reduce unwanted behaviours like aggression, chewing, barking, jumping etc. The document provides strategies for demonstrating pack leadership during activities like walking, feeding, interacting with the dog and handling behaviours. The overall message is that being a strong but fair leader can help dogs feel more secure and obedient.
Pet Grooming Everything you need to know about pet grooming
Common Mistakes in Home Pet Grooming
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Getting the Stink out of Your Dog
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Grooming Your Pet Rabbit
Grooming Your Pet-It Doesn't Have to be Difficult
Home Pet Grooming Tips
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Nail Trimming An Important Part Of Pet Grooming
Pet Bathing as Part of the Pet Grooming Experience
Pet Groomers that Come to You
Pet Grooming and the Mental Health of Your Pet
Pet Grooming as a Career
Pet Grooming Is A Responsibility
Pet Grooming Options for Cats
Pet Grooming Professionals - How to Keep Your Pet Safe
Pet Grooming to Prevent Hairballs
Pet Grooming Uniforms for the Professional
The History of Pet Grooming
The Proper Way to Bath Your House Pet
Where to Find Pet Grooming Supplies
Why Good Pet Grooming Experts Are Hard To Find
Why is Pet Grooming Important
Why You Should Use a Muzzle During Pet Grooming
Here you will learn how to train your dog so they can be with you in the house and around other people peacefully.
Potty training, listening to commands and rewarding.
This Articles Helps you to Resolve common dog training and behavior problems, Prevent and resolve the problems that are likely to arrive as puppies grow into adolescent and adult dogs.
This Articles is suitable for dog trainers, professionals as well as anyone else interested in simple and effective training methods for improving dog behavior.
Dogs need mental stimulation to avoid boredom and behavioral problems. While dogs were bred for tasks like herding and hunting, most modern dogs spend their days alone without much enrichment. This leaves them prone to destructive behaviors from boredom. Brain training games can exercise a dog's mind and keep them engaged in positive activities like searching, problem-solving, and following commands. When dogs have their physical and mental needs met through exercise and brain games, they are happier and healthier companions.
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Whether you are a new pet parent or an experienced one, taking good care of your pet baby is a big responsibility. However, in the hustle-bustle of life, often essential caring activities get neglected. It can affect their physical and mental wellbeing.
Great tips and ideas on effective dog and puppy training. For more information on obedience, grooming, keeping your dog happy and healthy, dog books, dog accessories please visit: http://www.sitstaygofetch.com
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- Donated dog treats that assist displaced canines
- Considering an individual's ability to care for a dog before adoption, including space, breed disposition, and compatibility with children
- Identifying pet allergies or other health considerations and communicating them to vets
- Raw food diets for dogs and homemade recipes as alternatives
- Transporting pets safely in carriers when traveling in vehicles
- Grooming needs of beagles which include monthly brushing to keep their coat clean and check for health issues.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! For those of us with cats in our lives, we know well the power of a warm, purring ball of fur curled up in your lap to reduce stress and improve mental wellbeing. Here are 5 ways you can improve cats’ mental health:
Is your dog cranky before a grooming session? Does it wince, whine and pee during a professional pet grooming? Well, we all have been there! Every owner must experience an uncontrollable behavior of their pet during grooming. To be honest, there are very rare cases where you find a dog being totally cordial with a groomer. Some dogs start urinating by seeing grooming tools! So, before you take your pet grooming scissors for an awful ride, it is important to calm your dog!
Your dog doesn't listen to you
You need to train a new Puppy
Your dog barks uncontrollably
Your Dog is pulling on the leash
Your Dog is aggressive
Your Dog is chewing things he shouldn't
Your Dog is digging all the time
Your Dog is Jumping up
You're frustrated with your dog
You may even regret getting your Dog
You're worried you might have to give up your Dog because of behavior problems you can't handle
You feel helpless to control your dog
This document discusses establishing yourself as the pack leader or alpha in your household in order to address behavioural problems in dogs. It explains that dogs are pack animals and view their human owners as members of their pack. By asserting yourself as the dominant pack member through your body language, energy, and consistent rules, you can help your dog understand the social structure and help reduce unwanted behaviours like aggression, chewing, barking, jumping etc. The document provides strategies for demonstrating pack leadership during activities like walking, feeding, interacting with the dog and handling behaviours. The overall message is that being a strong but fair leader can help dogs feel more secure and obedient.
Pet Grooming Everything you need to know about pet grooming
Common Mistakes in Home Pet Grooming
Dogs that Itch
Flea Baths-An Important Part of Your Cat's Grooming Regime
Getting the Stink out of Your Dog
Grooming Your House Cat-The Items You'll Need
Grooming Your Pet Rabbit
Grooming Your Pet-It Doesn't Have to be Difficult
Home Pet Grooming Tips
Making Sure Your Pet Guinea Pig is Properly Groomed
Nail Trimming An Important Part Of Pet Grooming
Pet Bathing as Part of the Pet Grooming Experience
Pet Groomers that Come to You
Pet Grooming and the Mental Health of Your Pet
Pet Grooming as a Career
Pet Grooming Is A Responsibility
Pet Grooming Options for Cats
Pet Grooming Professionals - How to Keep Your Pet Safe
Pet Grooming to Prevent Hairballs
Pet Grooming Uniforms for the Professional
The History of Pet Grooming
The Proper Way to Bath Your House Pet
Where to Find Pet Grooming Supplies
Why Good Pet Grooming Experts Are Hard To Find
Why is Pet Grooming Important
Why You Should Use a Muzzle During Pet Grooming
Here you will learn how to train your dog so they can be with you in the house and around other people peacefully.
Potty training, listening to commands and rewarding.
This Articles Helps you to Resolve common dog training and behavior problems, Prevent and resolve the problems that are likely to arrive as puppies grow into adolescent and adult dogs.
This Articles is suitable for dog trainers, professionals as well as anyone else interested in simple and effective training methods for improving dog behavior.
Dogs need mental stimulation to avoid boredom and behavioral problems. While dogs were bred for tasks like herding and hunting, most modern dogs spend their days alone without much enrichment. This leaves them prone to destructive behaviors from boredom. Brain training games can exercise a dog's mind and keep them engaged in positive activities like searching, problem-solving, and following commands. When dogs have their physical and mental needs met through exercise and brain games, they are happier and healthier companions.
Dog Care Tips: The Ultimate Pet Parent’s GuideDogExpress
Whether you are a new pet parent or an experienced one, taking good care of your pet baby is a big responsibility. However, in the hustle-bustle of life, often essential caring activities get neglected. It can affect their physical and mental wellbeing.
Great tips and ideas on effective dog and puppy training. For more information on obedience, grooming, keeping your dog happy and healthy, dog books, dog accessories please visit: http://www.sitstaygofetch.com
The document discusses several topics related to caring for dogs including:
- Donated dog treats that assist displaced canines
- Considering an individual's ability to care for a dog before adoption, including space, breed disposition, and compatibility with children
- Identifying pet allergies or other health considerations and communicating them to vets
- Raw food diets for dogs and homemade recipes as alternatives
- Transporting pets safely in carriers when traveling in vehicles
- Grooming needs of beagles which include monthly brushing to keep their coat clean and check for health issues.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! For those of us with cats in our lives, we know well the power of a warm, purring ball of fur curled up in your lap to reduce stress and improve mental wellbeing. Here are 5 ways you can improve cats’ mental health:
Is your dog cranky before a grooming session? Does it wince, whine and pee during a professional pet grooming? Well, we all have been there! Every owner must experience an uncontrollable behavior of their pet during grooming. To be honest, there are very rare cases where you find a dog being totally cordial with a groomer. Some dogs start urinating by seeing grooming tools! So, before you take your pet grooming scissors for an awful ride, it is important to calm your dog!
Your dog doesn't listen to you
You need to train a new Puppy
Your dog barks uncontrollably
Your Dog is pulling on the leash
Your Dog is aggressive
Your Dog is chewing things he shouldn't
Your Dog is digging all the time
Your Dog is Jumping up
You're frustrated with your dog
You may even regret getting your Dog
You're worried you might have to give up your Dog because of behavior problems you can't handle
You feel helpless to control your dog
2. Overall Pet Industry
The pet industry has been growing consistently in the US
and abroad. For 2013, it estimated that $55.53 billion will
be spent on our pets in the U.S.
Total U.S. Pet Industry Expenditures*
Year Billion
2013 $55.53 Estimate
2012 $53.33 Actual
2011 $50.96
2010 $48.35
2009 $45.5
2008 $43.2
2007 $41.2
2006 $38.5
2005 $36.3
2004 $34.4
2003 $32.4
2002 $29.5
2001 $28.5
1998 $23
1996 $21
1994 $17
Estimated 2013 Sales within the U.S. Market*
Estimated Breakdown:
Food $21.26 billion
Supplies/OTC Medicine $13.21 billion
Vet Care $14.21 billion
Live animal purchases $2.31 billion
Pet Services: grooming & boarding $4.54 billion
* http://www.APPA.org
3. Pet Challenge: Initial Brainstorming & Framing
First our team did an initial brain storming session regarding pets so we could
determine the challenge that we wanted to focus on and frame our solution.
have a behavior problem – biting, noisy, toileting in inappropriate areas!
feel the cold
don’t like pet food
are very clingy with their owners
don’t like going to the vets
are too big to keep in the house
are not appreciated by the neighbors (maybe it’s an unusual pet such as a
monkey)
owning some pets requires a permit
taking your pet to work
may outlive their owners and become depressed at their loss
how to teach a pet tricks
how to teach a parrot to talk
get bored with the normal pet toys
taming a wild animal to become a pet
don’t like/are scared of people or other animals
trying to groom a pet that doesn’t like being groomed
are lazy and refuse to have any exercise especially if it’s overweight
keeps wandering off and getting lost
4. Pet Challenges: Reframing
Dog Maintenance
Is dog maintenance necessary
Do the owners need to be responsible for dog maintenance
Is dog maintenance only necessary at certain times
Who should be responsible for dog maintenance
Dog maintenance should be systematized
Is it the dog that needs to be maintained or is it the owner!
Dog maintenance should take place inside/outside of the home
Maybe the dog could maintain itself / self-service maintenance
Maybe dog could receive certain maintenance and forgo others
Maintenance may be the 'sticking plaster' for behavioral issues
Do they need a human to carry out their maintenance
Maybe a dog can be taught to look after itself
Break down the different areas of dog maintenance and get
different people to do certain things
Take the dog to a day center where they look after it - or to a
boarding 'school' and only see it at weekends! Hire out a dog when
you want it.
5. Brainstorming Session
Overall our team came up with over 170 ideas for pet challenges.
You can find the complete list at
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B59EDhkTFnPYWXFZcXdYRXNBNTg/
edit?usp=drive_web
Electronic dog stores in public places like rail stations etc where you can order using Qcode and mobile phone and get all the dog items
delivered to your home/work.
Qcode on dog tags – so if lost can find way home
Tracking device that emails or texts you if the dog gone wandering off
Dog detection – app that stores all dog codes that emergency services can use if find a dog
Real-life looking robotic dog that you can send into dangerous situations to assess, basically under cover surveillance
Real-life looking robotic dog can act as a friend or guide dog for a lonely / blind dog
Bark sensor - can detect when a dog is distressed and automatically turn on the sound of its owners voice or whatever else relaxes it
Health monitor device that measures a dogs blood pressure, heart rate, body fat calculator etc – pre-empt certain problems.
Foot warmer / heated body warmer for dogs
Foot cooler / body cooler for dogs if they’re hot
Body massager to help dogs with bad backs
Ultra sonic cleaning device for pet brushes, beds, food bowls, toilet tray etc
Solar powered water fountain
Solar powered toys that help keep dogs entertained and not destroy furniture
Flea detector that scan across body and zaps fleas killing them without harm to dog
Dog doors that have sensor so only let in your dog not the neighbor's cat or dog
6. And the winner is…..
PottyPal Mobile App
Sensor fit to the dog
or on your dogs chip
that tells when your
dog has gone to the
bathroom, duration,
location etc. and
automatically
records that on an
app/web software.
Now….there’s an
app for that