Pet Insurance Rise Leaves Pet Owners Confused

Over the past 15 years there has been a rocket-like surge in the depth and availabilty of pet insurance policies in the UK. As pet owners are faced with more and more choices, so the pet insurance companies are faced with the challenge of making their policy stand out.

As a result, according to a new survey by K9 Magazine - a lifestyle magazine for dog owners - pet owners are often left confused and furstrated when it comes to understanding the fine print of each individual pet insurance policy.

One of the most common causes of frustration according to the survey, which spoke to 200 pet owners in the UK, is being unsure of whether a pet is covered for illness and injury for the duration of their life.

Lifetime pet insurance cover is where the policy protects the animal for all of its life. However, not all policies offer this and as those policies often have lower premiums, they can be attractive to pet owners who base their decisions on price first.

AJ Douglas, a PR rep for a Taxi software firm and someone who has recently researched pet insurance, commented:

"I found the sheer volume of policies on offer to be quite incredible. At first I felt this was a positive sign, but then I realised just how much attention had to be paid to what I can only describe as discreet clauses. Often, two policies would look almost identical and it was only when you really dig down that you see there are some massive differences in what is covered and how long it is covered."

K9 Magazine's survey showed that modern pet owners are more comitted to insuring their dogs than ever before, but they are calling for more transparency from insurers when it comes to up front information on the main / most important aspects of each policy.

Useful Link: BBC Watchdog show covering the topic of pet insurance

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Distributed by Mickel Anderz on behalf of petbuzz :: social media for pet brands.

Pet Insurance Rise Leaves Pet Owners Confused

Over the past 15 years there has been a rocket-like surge in the depth and availabilty of pet insurance policies in the UK. As pet owners are faced with more and more choices, so the pet insurance companies are faced with the challenge of making their policy stand out.

As a result, according to a new survey by K9 Magazine - a lifestyle magazine for dog owners - pet owners are often left confused and furstrated when it comes to understanding the fine print of each individual pet insurance policy.

One of the most common causes of frustration according to the survey, which spoke to 200 pet owners in the UK, is being unsure of whether a pet is covered for illness and injury for the duration of their life.

Lifetime pet insurance cover is where the policy protects the animal for all of its life. However, not all policies offer this and as those policies often have lower premiums, they can be attractive to pet owners who base their decisions on price first.

AJ Douglas, a PR rep for a Taxi software firm and someone who has recently researched pet insurance, commented:

"I found the sheer volume of policies on offer to be quite incredible. At first I felt this was a positive sign, but then I realised just how much attention had to be paid to what I can only describe as discreet clauses. Often, two policies would look almost identical and it was only when you really dig down that you see there are some massive differences in what is covered and how long it is covered."

K9 Magazine's survey showed that modern pet owners are more comitted to insuring their dogs than ever before, but they are calling for more transparency from insurers when it comes to up front information on the main / most important aspects of each policy.

Useful Link: BBC Watchdog show covering the topic of pet insurance

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Distributed by Mickel Anderz on behalf of petbuzz :: social media for pet brands.

UK Dogs Happy with New Dog Shampoo for Itchy Skin

Pet's need no longer suffer with the perils of unncomfortable scratching as a dog shampoo for itchy skin aims to soothe the coats of Britain's scratching pets. As recently covered in the UK's largest pet business directory, the dog shampoo for itchy skin from Perfect Pet Skin is a product that many dog owners will benefit from.

K9 Magazine recently discovered via an online test sample, that thousands of their readers were searching for information on how to stop dogs shedding.

More than 4,000 people have accessed K9 Magazine's tip sheet on dog shedding and vet nurses have claimed that more of their customers are seeking advice and information on products that help dogs with coat conditions.

Vets are keen to stress that an itching dog should first be examined for parasites and other skin conditions, but access to a specialist product designed to ease the skin from itching and irritation can help pets in the short term and over a longer period.

K9 Magazine's associate publisher, Charles Vincent:

"We're always keen to hear and observe what pet problems are troubling our readers. When we noticed just how many people were accessing our articles on dog skin care, particularly topics on dog shedding, we felt it would be important that all pet owners get access to quality information on various products and treatments for dog skin care. Obviously we always recommend dog owners speak with their vet who can access first hand information, but it's very important for our readers to get up to date information on what's out there in terms of products specially designed to assist with a wide variety of pet health problems."

K9 Magazine conducts regular reader surveys and monitors pet industry trends via one of the most popular dog related websites online.

Useful Link: To find out about any dog skin conditions

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Distributed by Frances O'Haram on behalf of petbuzz :: social media for pet brands.

Dog Owners Frustrated By Dogs Pulling on Leads

A recent observation by leading dog publication K9 Magazine has shown that dogs who pull on the lead are one of the main causes of dog owner stress. The magazine's website experienced a large volume of enquiries from owners desperate to cure this specific behavioural problem.

More than 53% of users of the site who accessed the dog training articles were interested in how to cure their dog pulling on the lead.

Charles Vincent, who is associate publisher of K9 Magazine comments:

"For a lot of owners, having a dog that pulls on the lead is actually quite a miserable experience. This is particularly true of older people or owners of very strong dogs. In fact, we've had people contact us who have explained that they get genuinely depressed at the idea of having to take their dog for a walk if they think it's going to be spent being pulled all over the place."

In some cases, dog owners have turned to professional dog training services such as Diamond Dog behaviour (a Durham dog trainer in the UK) in an effort to cure this upsetting behavioural trait.

Facts:

- 53% of K9Magazine.com users who accessed dog training material wanted information on curing pulling

- 29% of visitors to pet business directory, PetFriendlyWorld.com, wanted information on hiring a professional dog trainer.

In the UK, there are more than 5m dogs. With more and more dog owners using online services to help them cure specific behavioural problems, Total Pet Publishing (publisher of K9 Magazine) monitors ongoing search trends and answer solutions from pet owners. Dog owners are increasingly the focus of media attention resulting from bad or dangerous behaviour. The UK Government recently announced it would not be following up plans to implement compulsory insurance for everyone who owns a dog.

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Distributed by Almer Johanson on behalf of petbuzz :: social media for pet brands.

Dog Owners Frustrated By Dogs Pulling on Leads

A recent observation by leading dog publication K9 Magazine has shown that dogs who pull on the lead are one of the main causes of dog owner stress. The magazine's website experienced a large volume of enquiries from owners desperate to cure this specific behavioural problem.

More than 53% of users of the site who accessed the dog training articles were interested in how to cure their dog pulling on the lead.

Charles Vincent, who is associate publisher of K9 Magazine comments:

"For a lot of owners, having a dog that pulls on the lead is actually quite a miserable experience. This is particularly true of older people or owners of very strong dogs. In fact, we've had people contact us who have explained that they get genuinely depressed at the idea of having to take their dog for a walk if they think it's going to be spent being pulled all over the place."

In some cases, dog owners have turned to professional dog training services such as Diamond Dog behaviour (a Durham dog trainer in the UK) in an effort to cure this upsetting behavioural trait.

Facts:

- 53% of K9Magazine.com users who accessed dog training material wanted information on curing pulling

- 29% of visitors to pet business directory, PetFriendlyWorld.com, wanted information on hiring a professional dog trainer.

In the UK, there are more than 5m dogs. With more and more dog owners using online services to help them cure specific behavioural problems, Total Pet Publishing (publisher of K9 Magazine) monitors ongoing search trends and answer solutions from pet owners. Dog owners are increasingly the focus of media attention resulting from bad or dangerous behaviour. The UK Government recently announced it would not be following up plans to implement compulsory insurance for everyone who owns a dog.

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Distributed by Almer Johanson on behalf of petbuzz :: social media for pet brands.

Life Lessons From Dogs (Ryan O'Meara)

Think like a dog and win at life says author of new book.

Ryan O'Meara, dog trainer and publisher of K9 Magazine claims in his new book 'Clever Dog: Life Lessons From Man's Best Friend' that thinking like a dog can improve our happiness, prosperity, friendships and decision making abilities.

In arguably the greatest self-help book of all time written by the man who literally wrote the book on how to get more from life, relationships and careers, Dale Carnegie's 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' tantalisingly revealed a life lesson that deserves the attention of a more comprehensive study.

Carnegie's seminal work named the dog as "the greatest winner of friends the world has ever known".

The self-help guru then went on to say:

"Did you ever stop to think that a dog is the only animal that doesn't have to work for a living? A hen has to lay eggs, a cow has to give milk, and a canary has to sing. But a dog makes his living by giving you nothing but love.”

If one of the most illustrious self-help minds of the past century can spot the value of thinking and behaving in line with man's best friend, Ryan O'Meara has taken the concept on to the next level in this book which reveals the hidden secrets behind...

• The dog's unique approach to conflict resolution. (learn to settle disputes favourably and without shedding blood).


• The dog's incredible (world famous) abilities to endear themselves to people and other animals, with a mere wag of a tail. (how to win REAL friends for life).


• How to the dog deploys unique mental techniques to cope with stress, illness and high pressure situations (how to be happier and healthier with positive mental attitude)


• Identifying and understand pack dynamic and prosper (how to get ahead in life, career and become prosperous without hurting people)


• How to survive when the odds are against it. (how to tough out the harshest of times and come out smiling)

Clever Dog examines the pivotal role dogs have played in the evolution of society, countries and culture. Did you know: had it not been for a dog, we may never have even heard about Alexander The Great?

The book is a fresh and innovative study of how man's best friend earned his name and, more importantly, how we can copy him to improve our mood, financial success, survival skills and ability to make more friends than we'd even know what to do with. In short, if you want to learn the secret to why the dog is the most loved animal on the planet, read this book.

Find out more / order the book Clever Dog: Life Lessons from Man's Best Friend by Ryan O'Meara - CLICK HERE.

Puppy House Training Why New Owners Struggle

A recent study by UK dog publication K9 Magazine has revealed that puppy house training is considered the hardest thing to deal with for new and inexperienced dog owners.

The survey, which interviewed 100 owners of dogs less than 6 months old, showed that the greatest strain in the face of new owners is training their dogs not to go to the bathroom inside the home.

Many dog ​​owners get discouraged when training their puppy at home when it seems that the dog has mastered the habit and then apparently reverts to old ways a few days later.

K9 Magazine's editor, Ryan O'Meara, the common problem faced by owners of new dogs:

"Often, when someone purchases a dog for the first time, they might never have been exposed to the dirty side of dog ownership. Sometimes it can take people a while to get used to the idea of ​​their beautiful home being turned in to a toilet by a cute puppy and therefore the stress of getting this particular behaviour correct can exceed other dog training targets."

The study indicates that 89% of owners had turned to the Internet to help them succeed in-house training their puppy.

84% said that the resources such as K9 Magazine's puppy training tips and eBooks had proved 'very useful' in helping to accomplish dog training goals.

Along with the house training a puppy, the biggest problem dog owners complained about new puppy ​​biting and howling.

K9 Magazine has produced a series of tip sheets and reports to treat the most common behaviour problems faced by new puppy owners - click -.

Resources

• Insure your puppy with lifetime pet insurance cover
• Professional dog training
• Adopt a puppy
  

Puppy House Training Why New Owners Struggle

A recent study by UK dog publication K9 Magazine has revealed that puppy house training is considered the hardest thing to deal with for new and inexperienced dog owners.

The survey, which interviewed 100 owners of dogs less than 6 months old, showed that the greatest strain in the face of new owners is training their dogs not to go to the bathroom inside the home.

Many dog ​​owners get discouraged when training their puppy at home when it seems that the dog has mastered the habit and then apparently reverts to old ways a few days later.

K9 Magazine's editor, Ryan O'Meara, the common problem faced by owners of new dogs:

"Often, when someone purchases a dog for the first time, they might never have been exposed to the dirty side of dog ownership. Sometimes it can take people a while to get used to the idea of ​​their beautiful home being turned in to a toilet by a cute puppy and therefore the stress of getting this particular behaviour correct can exceed other dog training targets."

The study indicates that 89% of owners had turned to the Internet to help them succeed in-house training their puppy.

84% said that the resources such as K9 Magazine's puppy training tips and eBooks had proved 'very useful' in helping to accomplish dog training goals.

Along with the house training a puppy, the biggest problem dog owners complained about new puppy ​​biting and howling.

K9 Magazine has produced a series of tip sheets and reports to treat the most common behaviour problems faced by new puppy owners - click -.

Resources

• Insure your puppy with lifetime pet insurance cover
• Professional dog training
• Adopt a puppy