Don’t Miss Puppy Bowl IV on Animal Planet

If you’re a football fan you already know that this is Super Bowl weekend. But have you heard about the Puppy Bowl?

The Puppy Bowl is some comedy relief puppy style as a pre-game Super Bowl alternative just for pet lovers.

During the show puppies of all breeds run around a minature football field playing with toys, wrestling, and drinking from Bowl Cam (yes - they show shots from a camera placed at the bottom of a water bowl).

If you are a cat lover don’t worry that you will miss out - the half time show features the Bissell Kitty Half Time Show. A bunch of curious kittens throwing around a toy mouse.

All puppies and kittens are from area shelters and I believe that they are available for adoption.

At the Animal Planet Puppy Bowl site you can see pictures of all the pups appearing on the starting line-up and read a profile on each breed. They also have puppy games - like pair the puppy where you turn over cards and match the puppies, and puppy jigsaw puzzles. They also have a Tail-Gate party guide for getting your pooches together for the game that includes treat recipes, decoration ideas, and party favors.

If you are ready to start the action you can see video clips of last years event at Animal Planet’s website.

The show starts at 3pm ET/PT on Sunday February 3rd. Don’t miss a minute of the puppy action!

Owning a pet business does not guarantee you success, but it is generally not difficult to set up your own pet business adn many who own pet businesses love the hard working lifestyle and the closeness to pets. You will have to compete with those who may be better trained, may have lower cost structures and those who “pretend” to have your skills and experience when they do not. (eg not all those who advertise themselves as groomers are actually Groomers).

There are also key skills that all dog industry professionals should possess. Here are some of the most critical skills and abilities for those hoping to work with dogs professionally: Basic Dog Handling and Training Skills, ability to recognize behavioral signals.

Animals can be somewhat unpredictable when they are under stress or in an unfamiliar environment, like when they visit the veterinary office or the grooming salon, so it is important to be attentive and stay aware of the animal you are handling at all times.