Is A Dog’s Age Important??

When comparing a dog’s life span to a human’s life span, we multiply the dog’s age by 7. This calculation is a myth. Figuring out a dog’s life span is more difficult than we thought. Using this calculation doesn’t work because a dog’s size and breed affects their life span. Larger dogs are known to have shorter lives than smaller dogs. For example, Chihuahuas are a toy breed, that ca live up to 15-20 years. They are known to live ‘forever’. But the pug is also part of the toy breed. They only live 12-15 years. This just shows us that we can’t have one calculation to solve all dogs life span.

If you are wanting to compare a dog’s life span to a humans then there is a formula that will help you calculate the difference. The formula would be (human_ age= 16ln (dog_age) +31). But this is a little complicated to figure out on our own. There are calculators that will figure this out for you online. But if you do not want to do either then I would go off of this. The first year of a dog’s life equals to 15 human years. At two years, the dog’s life is equal to about 9 years. After this, every year is about four to five years. You can use this on small, medium, or large dogs. But if they are over 100+ lbs. then the comparison will change.

It is important to know your dog’s age. This is because you will know the estimate of how long the dog will live. Also, if the dog is larger than they start developing illnesses sooner than smaller breeds. There are many signs that a dog is aging. Some of them are teeth turning yellow, fur turning gray, cloudy eyes or poor eyesight, trouble hearing, arthritis, behavioral changes, or activity level change. It is important to look at these changes because care for the dog will start to change. For example- as a dog grows and ages then their diet will start to change. This is because at the different stages, they require different nutrients. Puppies need more food because they are growing. Some puppy chows will cause the dog to grow faster. If you don’t want this then you are able to give them puppy food. Before you buy any brand of dog food, research it beforehand. This is because there are any different types of dog food that can be fed to them. As pet owners, we wouldn’t want to feed the dog’s harmful food. Adult dogs require more carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Senior dogs would need less calories and carbohydrates. If the dogs aren’t able to get what they need then this will affect their health. This is just one reason why it is important to know the dog’s life span and age.

Overall, the myth that one dog year equals to 7 years in human life is false. There is a chart you can find online, that is more accurate about a dog’s life span. Knowing the dog’s breed and size will affect how long they live. It will let you determine when to change how you take care of them. During different parts of their life, taking care of them will change.

The Story of St. Nicholas

We know Santa Claus as a big man, with a big white beard. That wears a red suit with a Christmas hat. He rides on a sled that is pulled around by reindeers. He comes down chimneys, eats cookies and drink milk, and gives out presents. There have been many Christmas movies that have been made about Santa Claus. Most of us have heard about Santa Claus, but what if Santa Claus was nothing like you thought? Here is the real story of how Santa Claus came to be.

Saint Nicholas was born around the year 280 in Patara, Lycia (part of Turkey now). His parents died when he was young and left him an inheritance. Saint Nicholas used his inheritance to help the poor and the sick. He later became a bishop in Myra (known as Demre now). Throughout his life, he was very giving man. He died around the year 343. But his legacy did not end there. There are many stories about him helping the poor and sick, but we are not sure if they are all true.

One of the most popular stories is how Saint Nicholas helped a dad of three girls. The dad didn’t have enough for his daughters dowries. (Dowries are money or property that a bride will bring to the husband, on a wedding day. This was very popular throughout history. It still is practiced in some countries.) The dad got to the point that he even thought about selling his daughters into servitude. Saint Nicholas learned about this and decided to give the dad money. Saint Nicholas dropped a bag of money down the chimney. The dad was thankful and wanted to know who the person was. Saint Nicholas ended up doing this two more times. The third time, the dad decided to hide by the fireplace. When he found out that the man was Saint Nicholas, he started to thank him, but Saint Nicholas wanted to stay anonymous. He told the dad not to tell anyone, but the word got out. This is how the idea of Santa Claus came to be.

In the 16th century, the traditions and stories started to die out. But people believed that they still needed someone to deliver the presents, to the kids. So, they came up with the idea “Father Christmas”, in the UK. In America, he became known as ‘”Kris Kringle”. This changed when Dutch Settlers came to the USA with the old stories of Saint Nicholas. This is around the time that it came to be known as Santa Claus.

Today, Saint Nicholas day is on December 6th. On the night of December 5th, kids will put out their shoes out. This is because they would be filled it presents. But Santa Claus is known throughout the Christmas season, getting ready for Christmas. He has elves that make all the presents that he brings around. Saint Nicholas legacy has lived on for centuries. In 2017, there was a pelvic bone that was found. They believed that it belonged to Saint Nicholas. It was tested and found to belong to an American priest. They tried to match this bone to the other bones that are believed to belong to Saint Nicholas.

Things To Think About When Getting A Dog

Throughout these hard times, people are staying home and getting bored. Many people have picked up new skill sets, to keep them busy. Other people are searching for companionship. There are many people that have turned to pets for companionship. Most people adopt. But there are some people who choose to get their dog from a breeder. This has caused Humane Societies to become a lot emptier. People that are looking for pets lean towards getting little puppies or dogs. These little fury creatures are able to make just about anyone smile.

There are many different puppies or dogs that one can choose from. This would all have to depend on what you are looking for. If you want a little dog (also known as toy dogs), you could get a Japanese Chin, Pomeranian, or Chihuahua. There are many options for these type of dogs, with all different types of personalities. Toy dogs might be small, but they can have a fiery personality. If you are looking for a medium size dog, there are Australian shepherds, boxers, and more. These dogs are loyal and make sure that everyone in your family is safe. They are some of the most loving, loyal dogs. These examples are only a couple of the different options, of dogs. There are many more that one can get. You would have to take time and do your research.

It would also depend on how much time you have for the dog that you get. Many people will go looking for puppies because they are adorable. But when picking a puppy, one has to think about when the puppy grows up. Some people get surprised by how big their puppy will become. This could be because they underestimated the dog’s size. Also, when getting a puppy one has to think about training the puppy. There are many things that one has to teach a puppy- not to chew on furniture, to go to the bathroom outside, and tricks. Puppies need a lot of time and attention. If they don’t get the attention that they need, then they could start causing trouble. If you don’t have time for this then you could send the puppy to school. These schools will train the dog for you, but it can be expensive. If this doesn’t work out, then one could adopt a dog that has already been trained.

Exercise is another important point when getting a dog. This is important because there are some dogs that need a lot of exercise and some don’t. If you someone who is busy or don’t like exercise then I would get a dog that requires little amount of exercise. These dogs would be fine with a one or two walks a day. But if you get a dog, that requires more exercise, than it takes more work. They might need more walks or need to play more. If they like running around, then they would require a bigger yard. If these dogs don’t the exercise, then would start acing up and misbehaving. They could start chewing on the furniture, barking, and more.

There are many different dogs, for many different reasons. This only hits the base on what one has to think about when getting a puppy/dog. You have to take your time and find the on that matches you the best. These animals are a life time best friend. These are adorable animals that are always forgiving, but we should not take them for granted. We should try to do what’s best for us and the puppy/dog.

What Happens To Abandoned Units?

The simple definition of self-storage is a place that people can go, to store their own items. People will come to the facilities and pick out a unit. This is important because there are a few different sizes that one can pick from. Then they would put all their items in the unit. But self-storage isn’t free. There are monthly payments that one needs to make. But what happens if you aren’t able to make those payments anymore or a unit is abandoned? Usually, the storage facilities will put up the unit up for auction. This could be because the items are taking up a unit that a future tenant could be using. Also, this is another way to pay off the tenant’s unpaid balance. Some storage facilities do the auctions in person. Others are able to do the auctions online. At Dino’s Storage, the auction is done online.

The first step is to market the storage unit. This is a very important step to take because it’s trying to get people’s attention and let them know that there is a unit up for auction. At Dino’s, once we gain some interest, the next step would be the bidding part. There is a bidding part because storage facilities want to sell it at the best price. Once there is a winner, they have to make two payments. The first one is the winning bid amount. The second one would be the cleaning deposit. This one would make sure that the units are cleaned out. After the payments are made, the winner would need to contact Dino’s Storage. This is to make an appointment to get access to the unit that was purchased.

After scheduling an appointment, the person has 72 hours to empty the unit. This is to make sure that the winner comes in and take the items. When the unit is cleaned out, there is an inspection of the unit. This would be to make sure that the unit is cleaned out properly. If the unit is cleaned out properly, then the winner is able to get the cleaning deposit back. There are many different things that you can find in a unit. It could be furniture, books, movies, documents, and other miscellaneous items.

These auctions are supposed to be light-hearted events. Some people bid for storage units because they find its one of their hobbies. They find enjoyment from it. Others like the mystery behind the auctions. When the unit is put up for auction, there might be a lack of information about what’s in the unit. This could get people curious about it and start bidding. At Dino’s Storage, we do ask the winners to return any items that might be private information, pictures, or keepsakes. This is so we can try to get these private items back to the original tenant.

Dino’s Storage in Omaha is celebrating an employee’s birthday!

    Hello all Dino’s Storage customers and prospects! My name is Sarah Hill and today is my birthday! I have been with Dino’s Storage since August as the Operations Manager’s Assistant. Jena Erickson is the Operations Manager’s and she was so thoughtful and brought in cupcakes for the office today.The Dino’s Storage staff is made up of really amazing people.This is the first time EVER that I have truly loved doing my job.

If there is anything that we can do here at Dino’s Storage to help make your day any easier please let us know! You can reach me at Sarah@dinosstorage.com.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!