Buddys Dog Joke- A few more Shorties

"The average dog is a nicer person than the average person."~Andy Rooney

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"I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of  a weird religious cult."~Rita Rudner

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"We've begun to long for the pitter-patter of little feet…so we bought a dog. Well, it's cheaper and you get more feet."~Rita Rudner

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"Dogs come when they're called. Cats take a message and get back to you."~Jerry Seinfield

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Money will buy a fine dog, but only love will make him wag his tail!

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Would you Like to See what your Dog Sees

Well now you can! I got a chance to try a cool new iphone app called Pet Vision. As usual, I have to give my disclaimer that I did not get paid to review this product though I did get the app itself to try out for free.

This app works on your Iphone or ipod-touch. Just do a search in your app store and it will pop up. It's very reasonably priced at .99 cents.

Now the first question is why would you even want to know how your pet sees things? Well, for one, just out of curiosity. Most people know that dogs are color blind but they actually do see some colors. Just not all the same colors that we see. Cats even see less colors than we do.

But there are other reasons. The manufacturer says:

"Our app is called "Pet Vision" and it takes the camera feature of the
iPhone (or photo library on an iPod touch) and processes the pictures
you take into the color spectrum of your  favorite canine or feline.
It's a lot of fun to see the world through the eyes of your pet!  And
moreover, we feel the application goes beyond entertainment by
allowing people better understanding of their pet's vision.  Imagine
taking a photo of your pet's favorite and least favorite toys… you
might learn something about their preference."

I couldn't wait to try this app out. My teen son was fascinated with it too. He kept going around the house and yard looking for things to photograph and then switched the settings to dog and cat to see what it would look like. Very entertaining. I also need to mention that the app was simple to use which is great for a tech idiot like me.

So I guess you might be curious what it actually looks like through your pets' eyes.

The following is a photo of my baby granddaughter (isn't she adorable?) The first one is the way we would see this photo:

The next picture is how your dog would see it:

The last is the way your cat would see it:

Interesting, huh?

I have a code for a free download of this app. If you would like to win one,  just leave a comment saying you want to win it, and I will announce the winner in next Tuesday's post.

Top Five Signs Youre Too Into Your Pet

Today's guest post is by Paul Mann, founder of Fetch! Pet Care, a national franchise of professional pet sitters.

Top Five Signs You’re Too Into Your Pet:

1. Your Christmas card spotlights your cats — not the kids.

2. You formally invited your coworkers to your dog’s annual birthday bash.

3. You pick accessories to match the pet hair stuck on your shirt or pants.

4. You know your neighbors solely by their pets’ name.

5. Your screensaver at work is a picture of your pet.

Tips to Reduce Separation Anxiety

1. When on business or personal travel, leaving your pet behind can be difficult. Consider in-home pet care versus boarding or kenneling. In-home pet sitters can help maintain normal activities and allow your pet to be nurtured in familiar, safe surroundings.

2. All pet sitters are not created equal. Diligently check all of the company’s references – at least three should be voluntarily provided. It’s important to ensure that the pet sitting company is fully bonded and insured.

3. Prior to leaving, make sure your pet has plenty to play with. A new bone or toy will distract your pet from your absence and take their mind off your departure.

4. Leave your pet with an item of your clothing that has your scent to they can remember you and be comforted while you are away.

5. Make sure that you assemble a list of emergency contacts with your veterinarian’s phone number. If your pet has any health issues, inform the sitter of this properly prior to your departure.