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Sliwa’s Pet Vitamin & Mineral Plan

In Pets by Steve Sliwa

Here is the list of supplements, vitamins, and minerals we like to give to our pups. We know that we do more than is needed, especially since we have considerable variety in their meals. We make this effort, though, because as we experiment with food there is a chance that we leave some nutritional areas uncovered by accident. This use of supplements reduces the risk of not preparing properly balanced meals for our pets.

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Rattlesnake Aversion Training

In Pets by Steve Sliwa

The pups completed their Rattlesnake Aversion training on Feb 8.  Nancy took them (I was in Daytona Beach) and they did well. Apparently, the process is they are fitted with training collars similar to the ones they have for an invisible fence.  Then they bring out a small snake (mouth taped), snakeskins, sounds of rattles, and a big rattlesnake (mouth …

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Honey’s Favorite Tricks

In Pets by Steve Sliwa

We frequently put on dog shows with Honey, usually termed Steve’s Silly Dog Tricks. She used to entertain guests at the President’s Residence for Embry-Riddle and she always put on performances for parties that were hosted by Nancy and Steve. Honey’s Tricks/Show for Guests Command Description Give Me Your Nose! She would put her nose in your hands. Shake! She …

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Honey’s Owner’s Manual

In Pets by Steve Sliwa

As we trained Honey, we developed a user’s manual so that consistent verbal and hand commands could be used and exercised. This was one of the last versions of the manual.