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How To Permanently Delete A BlackBerry Application

Dog Service Network — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:20:27 +0000

For those of you who are BlackBerry owners and want to learn how to delete a BlackBerry application, you have come to the right spot. After going to the menu option and then selecting to delete a BlackBerry application, the BlackBerry says the application has been deleted, but the icon is still showing. This article is to help those who own a BlackBerry and are interested in learning how to permanently delete a BlackBerry application and application icon from the device without wiping out or deleting all of your BlackBerry data.

Steps To Permanently Delete a BlackBerry Application and Icon:

Scroll over the BlackBerry application that you want to remove and click delete in the menu
Go to your Settings folder and open up the Options application
Then go to Advanced Options
Then click on Service Book
The Service Book will give you a list of BlackBerry applications. Highlight the appliction you want remove, then in the menu click delete
Finally, restart your BlackBerry and the application and icon should be permanently removed

Hope this helps!

Animal Welfare Groups Announce New Collaboration to Save Pit Bulls

Dog Service Network — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:04:26 +0000

Best Friends Animal Society and The Humane Society of the United States announced that a summit meeting held this week in Las Vegas to discuss the disposition of dogs seized from dogfighting operations has led to a coalition of groups working together to help the canine victims of organized violence.

(Vocus/PRWEB ) April 10, 2009 — Best Friends Animal Society and The Humane Society of the United States announced that a summit meeting held this week in Las Vegas to discuss the disposition of dogs seized from dogfighting operations has led to a coalition of groups working together to help the canine victims of organized violence.

Among the outcomes of the meeting:

The HSUS has a new policy of recommending that all dogs seized from fighting operations be professionally evaluated, according to agreed upon standards, to determine whether they are suitable candidates for adoption. Dogs deemed suitable for placement should be offered as appropriate to adopters or to approved rescue organizations. The HSUS will update its law enforcement training manual and other materials to reflect this change in policy.

The groups agree that all dogs should be treated as individuals, and they are the true victims of this organized crime. They also agree to support law enforcement and animal control agencies when decisions must be made regarding the dogs deemed unsuitable for adoption and in cases when rescue organizations and adopters are unable, within a reasonable timeframe, to accept dogs from such raids that have been offered for adoption.

The organizations will form a working group to develop future protocols for cooperation in addressing the needs of dogs seized in raids, such as how to assist with the housing of fighting dogs, how to conduct professional evaluations, and how to screen potential adopters.

The summit meeting was convened to address the matter of dogs seized as a result of cruelty investigations, particularly due to the increase in HSUS-led enforcement actions against dogfighters. Participants at the meeting included Best Friends Animal Society, The Humane Society of the United States, BAD RAP, ASPCA, National Animal Control Association, Maddie’s Fund, Nevada Humane Society, and Spartanburg Humane Society.

CONTACTS:
Best Friends Animal Society
Barbara Williamson (435) 689-0200 (cell) or barbara(at)bestfriends.org
John Polis (435) 644-2001, ext. 4858 or johnp(at)bestfriends.org

The Humane Society of The United States
Rachel Querry (301)258-8255 or rquerry(at)humanesociety.org
Martin Montorfano: 301-258-3152 or mmontorfano(at)humanesociety.org

About Best Friends Animal Society:
Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2009, Best Friends Animal Society advances nationwide animal welfare initiatives by working with shelter and rescue groups around the country. The society operates the nation’s largest facility for abused, abandoned and special needs companion animal, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, which is located in southwestern Utah. On any given day the sanctuary is home to approximately 1,700 dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, birds, and other animals. The society publishes Best Friends magazine, the nation’s largest general interest, pet-related magazine with approximately 300,000 subscribers. For more information on Best Friends Animal Society, visit: http://www.bestfriends.org/.

Source: PR Web Press Release Newswire

Tomlyn Introduces Overby Farm Hip Bones and Hip Flex Treats

Dog Service Network — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:56:25 +0000

Nutritional Supplements Ease Hip andJoint Pain, Give Pets the Healthy Lifestyle They Deserve

Overby Farm Hip Bones and Hip Flex Treats

Fort Worth, Texas (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 3, 2009 — Depending on their breed, 70 to 80 percent of dogs and up to 90 percent of cats suffer from some type of arthritis as they age. Because nutrition is extremely important to a pet’s health, Tomlyn is proud to introduce natural animal health supplements for hip and joint pain, Hip Bones and Hip Flex.

“Part of our strategy is to identify best-in-class products to add to the Tomlyn line,” said Teresa Hanson, U.S. director of marketing and communications. “Overby Farm has worked closely with university experts and practicing veterinarians to capture the healthy benefits of tart cherries and berries to develop Hip Bones and Hip Flex for companion animals. The natural enzymes and antioxidant compounds can help ease the discomfort many pets feel from daily exercise and activity.”

Hip Bones treats contain tart cherry concentrate that is loaded with naturally occurring compounds that can help alleviate discomfort and inflammation, which is important in maintaining a dog’s healthy lifestyle. Hip Bones Jr. is also available for smaller dogs and as training treats for all breeds.

Hip Flex animal health supplements are loaded with whole cherries, tart cherry concentrate, cherry pulp, blueberry and cranberry fibers, and a low-level glucosamine for added lubricity, and are available for both dogs and cats.

Hip Flex Canine, a soft chewable supplement, is ideal for even the pickiest eaters. It does not contain wheat, corn or soy. Hip Flex Feline, which promotes agility, has added salmon and tuna to entice even the pickiest felines.

“At Overby Farm, we’ve had tremendous success in formulating products for active and aging pets,” said Carol Jones Adams, co-owner of Overby Farm. “We will continue working closely with our university and veterinarian partners to develop and manufacture new products, and we’re excited about our new partnership with Tomlyn, who will provide us with marketing, sales, distribution and merchandising support throughout the U.S.”

For more information about Tomlyn or Overby Farm Hip Bones and Hip Flex Treats, please visit www.tomlyn.com or call (800) 267-5707.

About Tomlyn:
Tomlyn, a division of Vétoquinol USA, produces a complete line of wellness products for the life of the pet, including quality nutritional supplements, therapeutic skin and coat products and medications. These products are used and endorsed by professional organizations and Certified Master Groomers and have been setting the standard for high quality for more than two decades. Because of Tomlyn’s high quality standards, pet lovers around the world have learned to rely on Tomlyn Products. Dedication to quality and a continually expanding product line have made Tomlyn products a favorite among discerning pet owners. Over the years, there have been some significant advances, technological advances, and product introductions that have helped make Tomlyn the source of “Complete Wellness for the Life of Your Pet.”

About Vétoquinol:
Vétoquinol USA is owned by Vétoquinol S.A., a family-owned animal health products company founded in 1933 in Lure, France. Vétoquinol, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2008, is an independent veterinary pharmaceutical laboratory dedicated exclusively to both the companion animal and livestock markets. The company is the 11th largest laboratory in the world, and nearly 80 percent of its revenues come from outside France. Vétoquinol engages in the research and development, production and marketing of medical and dietary products. Vétoquinol has positioned itself in the curative sector, and has developed expertise in three major therapeutic fields: anti-infectives, pain management and anti-inflammatories, and cardiology and nephrology. The Group currently distributes its products in one hundred countries throughout Europe, North America and Asia, with subsidiaries in 22 different countries and a network of 140 distributor partners. The Company has more than 1,400 employees worldwide.

Source: PRWeb Press Release Newswire

The Bark Stops Here!

Laura — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:59:59 +0000

With the quality of lives our dogs are living today as full-fledged members of our families, it’s hard to figure what they have to bark about! But all barks are not equal, and you must diagnose the cause before you can have any hope of eliminating it. Here are some techniques for diagnosing and then modifying this troublesome behavior…

Demand Barking

It is in our nature to respond and comfort the cries of our babies, whether they be of the human or canine persuasion. Of course, cries of true distress should not be ignored, but demand behaviors are a different matter. Yips of protest when your dog is first left alone in the crate, or an attention-seeking pup demanding to be plucked up into your lap, should not get the desired result, or you will be beleaguered by these behaviors for life. Instead, ask your dog for a polite sit (the doggie equivalent of “please”) before petting her. Approach her crate only when she’s calm and quiet. If your puppy barks at you for attention or for food, turn your back to her, or put her food away and leave the kitchen. In so doing, you’re teaching her that these behaviors impede progress rather than hasten it.

Recreational Barking

Recreational barking is often misdiagnosed as separation anxiety because it frequently happens when the family is absent. When barking is the sole symptom, first investigate the possibility that it’s recreational.
The act of barking is self-reinforcing so it is a behavior that is likely to intensify without modification. Increase exercise, particularly before leaving for long periods of time, so that your dog is tired and ready for a rest in your absence. Hire a dog walker to break up the time that he is left alone. Incorporate fun mental challenges like stuffed puzzle toys for your pup to work on in solitude. Leave some classical music playing: It can be relaxing and it can also dampen outside noises that might provoke your dog to bark.
As a last resort, the use of a citronella bark collar can inhibit the behavior by establishing an unpleasant consequence.

Barking Due to Separation Distress

Separation distress-related barking (whether it be due to separation anxiety or simply hyper-attachment) usually happens immediately upon being left alone. In the case of separation anxiety, other indicative symptoms are destructive (or self-destructive) behavior, breaking of housetraining in a housetrained dog, or anorexic behavior.

You must treat the underlying cause of your dog’s barking by gradually building his tolerance to periods of separation. (See the article Home Alone on http://www.mywoofgang.com/creature_feature.php.) Most importantly, never use punishment in an attempt to decrease separation anxiety-related barking, as it will only increase the anxiety in an already anxious dog.

Fear-Driven Barking

Under-socialized dogs may bark when in the presence of certain people, other dogs, or unfamiliar circumstances. My dog Trista barked when she saw horses for the first time on Mackinac Island in Michigan. This was fairly problematic since Mackinac relies on horses and horse-drawn vehicles for the majority of its transport. Within ten minutes of her first contact with horses, Trista was able to sit quietly near horses and even go for a horse-drawn carriage ride with the family. By using desensitization and counter-conditioning (as described in my article Harnessing the Power of Pavlov on http://www.mywoofgang.com/archive_VTC_Pavlov.php), the fear was treated and thus her barking was eliminated.

Punishing fear has the same unfortunate result as punishing anxiety – it only escalates the emotional trauma that the dog is experiencing. Treat the fear and the barking will resolve itself.

Communicative Barking

Bella Curled Up

One of my clients has a darling English Bulldog named Bella. Bella is a happy girl and so she should be: She has an affectionate, attentive mom and lives a very good life. There are times, though, when Bella needs to speak up! – when her Tricky Treat Ball rolls out of her reach under the furniture or when she needs a potty break. Bella’s not pushy, though; she lets out a single yap and waits for the attention she requires. This is perfectly appropriate doggie behavior.

Gone are the days when dogs are to be seen and not heard. Communication is a necessary and essential part of our relationships with our canine family members and should not be squelched completely.

So, rather than barking back at your dog, identify her grievance – whether it be one of an emotionally stressed dog or of a too-pampered pooch – and treat the cause.
LAURA GARBER, CPDT, is a certified dog trainer and behavior counselor living in Hoboken, NJ. Her company WoofGang, LLC is committed to deepening the bonds between dogs and their people through positive training and behavior modification techniques, and it is these same topics that inspire her writing.

Parts of this article are excerpted from her recently published book, Bringing Up Puppy. Email her at Laura@myWoofGang.com if you’d like to order a copy or if you have questions.

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