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In the desert regions of Arizona, there is no true hibernation season for rattlesnakes.  They can be active any time during the year.  Veterinarians in Carefree and Anthem (AZ) have treated dogs for snakebite in January and February.  If you live in a area where there are rattlesnakes, the best time to train your dog is now!

We offer very flexible, individual training times.  In other words, one-on-one sessions, no big distracting group classes.  We can accommodate most schedules. Your training time can be scheduled during the week, after work hours, or on the weekend.

 Call 480-215-1776 to enroll your dog for this important training. 

 For more information about our training and prices click here

Please call us at 520-449-4200 or 520-743-1411 to discuss rattlesnake aversion class scheduling and fee details.

Mike also provides his superior snake handling skills for certified dog trainers, Roger and Helaine Nelson at Green Valley Canine.

Roger and Helaine are members of the International Association of Canine Professionals and are AKC certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluators. You and your dog are in the best hands possible with Mike, Roger and Helaine.

Call or email Mike for information regarding the next available snake bite avoidance class at Green Valley Canine.

Snake bite avoidance training is sometimes referred to as snake proofing a dog (snake-proofing a dog), snake breaking a dog (snake-breaking a dog), or snake aversion training for dogs. These terms all mean the same thing.

Detailed information regarding snake avoidance classes will be added very soon. In the meantime, please call one of the professionals listed above. You will not be disappointed!

Professional Snake Avoidance Classes for your Dog

Tamra Gibbons of Magma Bird Dogs

Dog Feeding Guide
... ADULT DOG DIET Adult dogs benefit from having two daily meals, preferably feeding
the cereals separately from the meat to help prevent digestive problems. ...
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Performance Dogs
Hunting dogs, racing dogs, guide dogs, and police dogs are all examples of performance dogs. Clearly, they require extra energy from their diets because of both physical exertion and high stress.The professionals who work with them are usually well informed about dietary options for these special canines (a high energy, high fat diet is the general rule).

Dog food is full of good nutrients!

This is the first principal to remember in checking nutrients in your dog's food. Major dog food brands—which means all but the cheap-o unfamiliar brands—are backed by great research labs, scientists, nutritionists, and tons of data. Look around you: most dogs are in great shape and are getting good nutrition without major expenditures from their owners.
The most important ingredient of your dog's diet is water. Healthy dogs ingest as much water as they need. Since dry food has lower moisture content, dogs drink more water when fed dry food. They need about 2.5 times as much water as dry content, so they drink to supplement whatever moisture is in their food. No matter what you feed your dog, all you have to do is provide clean, fresh water and make sure the water dish is never empty.
Most of us have a good idea what carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are, because in this day and age, it's what we pay attention to in our own diets..

Calories, by the way, are just a measure of how much heat energy is given off when a sample of food is burned. In energy terms, the calorie content represents the amount of gross energy yielded by a particular food. You'll also see terms like digestible energy and metabolizable energy with corresponding calorie levels that are less than the gross energy figure. These measurements account for the fact that our bodies are not as efficient as a blast furnace and thus don't completely utilize every calorie identified in the gross energy number.

Heatstroke ( Dogs)

You've heard of it, you knew it affected people, and you were even vaguely aware that it could affect your pet. But how does it happen? And most important, how can you help your pet avoid it? Heatstroke is a deadly disease that can kill your beloved companion, even with emergency treatment. The best way to avoid this terrible situation is prevention, and it's all up to you.

Sun + humidity = heatstroke (and other factors that kill)
Everyone knows that the inside of a car on a hot summer's day can be lethal. But Fido needs you to know more than that to keep him safe in the deadly sun. Days above 90 degrees, especially with high humidity, are inherently dangerous for your pet. Humidity interferes with animals' ability to rid themselves of excess body heat. When we overheat we sweat, and when the sweat dries it takes excess heat with it. Our four-legged friends only perspire around their paws, which is not enough to cool the body. To rid themselves of excess heat, animals

pant. Air moves through the nasal passages, which picks up excess heat from the body. As it is expelled through the mouth, the extra heat leaves along with it. Although this is a very efficient way to control body heat, it is severely limited in areas of high humidity or when the animal is in close quarters.

The shape of an animal's nasal passages can contribute to an animal's tendency to overheat. Brachiocephalic (pug-nosed) dogs are more prone to heatstroke because their nasal passages are smaller and it's more difficult for them to circulate sufficient air for cooling. Overweight dogs are also more prone to overheating because their extra layers of fat act as insulation, which traps heat in their bodies and restricts their breathing capabilities. Age can also be a factor in an animal's tendency to overheat--very young animals

may not have a fully developed temperature regulating system, and older pets' organ systems may not be functioning at 100 percent, leaving them prone to heat-related damage.

Cracking the windows doesn't cut it
So where are the danger zones? The most obvious is your car: It can become a death trap even on a mild sunny day--and can insidiously raise the car's temperature to well above 120 degrees! Never, ever leave your pet inside the car. If Fido can't come with you when you get out of the car, leave him at home.

What are some other dangerous situations for your pets? Leaving animals outdoors without shelter is just as dangerous as leaving them inside a hot car. Be sure they are not left in a cage in the hot sun, on a chain in the backyard, or outdoors in a run without sufficient shade

or air circulation.

Their lives are in your hands
Heatstroke is a medical emergency. If you suspect your pet has heatstroke (see "Signs of Heatstroke," below), you must act quickly and calmly. Have someone call a veterinarian immediately. In the meantime, lower the animal's body temperature by applying towels soaked in cool water to the hairless areas of the body. Often the pet will respond after only a few minutes of cooling, only to falter again with his temperature soaring back up or falling to well below what is normal. With this in mind, remember that it is imperative to get the animal to a veterinarian immediately. Once your pet is in the veterinarian's care, treatment may include further cooling techniques, intravenous fluid therapy to counter shock, or medication to prevent or

reverse brain damage.

Even with emergency treatment, heatstroke can be fatal. The best cure is prevention, and Fido and Fluffy are relying on you to keep them out of harm's way. Summer does not have to be fraught with peril--with ample precaution, both you and your furry friends can enjoy those long, hot, dog-days of summer.

Signs of Heatstroke

• Panting

• Staring

• Anxious expression

• Refusal to obey commands

• Warm, dry skin

• High fever

• Rapid heartbeat

• Vomiting

• Collapse

Source of information  ( American Animal Hospital Association )

What I do !

1. Wet the dog down before start hunting

2. Have Cold water for the dog.( with ice)

3. If there water in the area stop take the dog to water very 3 or 5 Ret.