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Numerology & Numbers, they’re fascinating little things aren’t they? Not only are they all around us, every single day… But they hold hidden clues that can help us decode life’s little mysteries… While numbers often seem completely random or arbitrary, every now and then they have us scratching our heads with their paradoxical equations or significant “coincidences”. Just take a look at these 4 facts about numbers and you’ll know what we mean. via GIPHY FACT #1: In a room of 23 people, there’s a 50% chance that two of them have the same birthday. This is known as the Birthday Paradox. (And don’t even get us started on the meaning behind the #23!) FACT #2: 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321 (Woah.) FACT #3: If you write out Pi to two decimal places, backwards, it spells “pie”. (Creepy, right?) FACT #4: When you add up all the […]
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Make you home pet friendly without sacrificing style Pet ownership in the U.S. is very popular, and the numbers are rising, making it a very pet friendly nation. According to the ASPCA, people in the U.S. own approximately 78 million dogs and 85.8 million cats. And, according to American Pet Products Association, an astounding $123.6 billion was spent on pet products in 2021. Pets are a member of your household and need their own space to play and sleep. But, you don’t have to compromise your aesthetically pleasing home to create a pet-friendly haven. Here are a few ways to keep your pet happy and safe while still keeping your signature style. Safety First Most people buy a new home or adopt a pet without much thought as to how to make a safe and comfortable environment. For instance, putting a dog door with access to a busy street is […]
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This article was previously published March 21, 2014, and was updated on June 23, 2022. Pet party perfection – the Do’s and Don’ts! Decades ago, dog birthday parties were not the norm. Today’s pet parents celebrate with gusto. In fact, party supplies are just one contributor to the total amount spent on dogs, cats and other companion animals in the U.S. each year, which the American Pet Products Association estimates at $55.5 billion for 2013. If you have never thrown your dog a party before, or if you want to improve on your dog’s traditional birthday party, keep these do’s and don’ts in mind: Do keep the location in mind when putting together the guest list. A large yard or dog park makes the best location for a birth or adoption day party, but if using a small yard or indoor space, keep guests to a number that won’t […]
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I’d like to share a compilation of my articles most relevant to summer: In this collection of pet stories and informative articles, we’ve curated all the MUST know info for a fun and happy summer with your pets. Top 10 Rated Dog Parks in Southeast United States – InfoGraphic Looking for a great park to spend a summer day with your pet? Here are my personal faves – https://valheart.com/blog/top-10-rated-dog-parks-in-southeast-united-states-infographic/ 10 Top Tips For Running With Your Dog If you love to exercise and you’ve been wanting to get outside, summer’s the time to do it! Here’s how you can include your dog in your fitness routine. – https://valheart.com/10-top-tips-for-running-with-your-dog/ How to Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer Don’t forget that as temperatures climb it’s important to keep your pets safe and cool. Here are our best tips! – https://valheart.com/blog/keeping-fur-babies-cool-this-summer/ via GIPHY How to Build Your Own Pet Drinking Fountain Want to make […]
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I recently had the pleasure of speaking before a live, horse loving audience about the power of animal communication. Learning how to connect, get in sync, enjoy the powerful feeling of being in a state of oneness with your horse… Communication makes all the difference. It is such a huge passion of mine to help under-performing show horses and their riders break through their struggles to reach top competition scores. I’ve been called the missing link in the show horse support team and can often help improve show scores by more than 10 points in a very short amount of time. I asked riders what they most wanted with their horse and they told me: * To feel more comfortable and confident in their riding, improving their skills and performance with every ride * To be able to truly love and completely trust their horse 100%, knowing they were doing their […]
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