Archives for January, 2008
Barking is a natural form of communication for dogs. Barking is a part of their nature so you will never be able to stop barking completely. In some dog breeds, such as the Working and Herding Groups, barking is more ingrained in their nature, as they were originally bred to protect livestock and people. Barking was their main way to warn of possible danger and was a very necessary part of their breeding and training.
Even in the normal domestic situation, you want your dog to bark at appropriate times. This is especially important if your house is in a remote location, or if it is hidden by trees or a high fence. The sound of an alert dog inside the house will often be enough to deter any unfriendly "visitors". (Especially if he sounds like a big dog!).
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Jan 25, 2008 | | Problem Solving
Before you decide to give your dog canine arthritis medicine you should understand what arthritis is and why medication will ease your dog’s symptoms.
Arthritis in dogs is just like in humans, it is when a joint becomes inflamed. It can be very painful, swell and become hard to move. Dogs can have different types of arthritis also. Before just giving your dog any type of medication you find at the store, you should have your veterinarian check your dog for signs of arthritis.
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Jan 25, 2008 | | Health & Safety
If you have been watching the media you will know of the recent recalls on pet foods and pet treats. As a dog owner, it might interest you to know that you can find dog treat recipes and make your very own nutritious homemade treats by following these easy to make recipes!
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Jan 25, 2008 | | Health & Safety
It is hard to get an early diagnosis of lyme disease in animals including your own dog. The first sign of lyme disease in humans is a rash, well; animals do not develop this rash. Lyme disease is also not one of the first illnesses that the veterinarian looks for when you take your dog in for a visit. Many other common illnesses can produce some of the same symptoms, so it can be hard to detect.
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Jan 25, 2008 | | Health & Safety
You know what it’s like. You see a cute curly haired puppy in the pet store, with big brown eyes begging for your attention. Next thing you know, you’re walking down the pet food aisle at the supermarket buying dinner for your new puppy. It’s not hard to get sucked in by a puppy. However, sharing your home with a four-legged friend can be one of life’s greatest pleasures.
Adopting a dog is a big decision. Dogs require lots of time, money, and commitment, as they can live from 9 to 15 years, depending on the breed. Owning a dog can be very rewarding, but you must think it through before adopting one.
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Jan 25, 2008 | | Dog Adopting
“Doggy breath” - that unpleasant odor emanating from the mouths of Rover and Boomer - can be a signal of serious health problems.
A dog’s mouth is his primary means of contact with the world around him. He uses his mouth to eat, to investigate and to communicate. The jaws are a powerful tool used to grind, gnaw, crush and carry. Keeping this part of your pet’s body healthy is vital to his quality of life and longevity.
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Jan 25, 2008 | | Health & Safety
Of all the aggressive behavior in dogs dog bites is the most serious. However no matter how serious it may be you can contain it if you are able to diagnose the cause of this aggressive dog behavior.
In the following 8 tips
1. Before you treat any illness you have to be able to recognize the type of aggression your dog is exhibiting. Bellow are few aggressive dog behavior you have to notice I will be expanding the subsequent tips.
Fear aggression
Possessive aggression
dominant aggression
dog to dog aggression
aggression towards infants
punishment or pain elicited aggression
protective or territorial agression
2. Then you have to consult an authority like professional trainer, veterinary behaviorist.
3. You need to avoid situations that elicit aggressive dog behavior.
4. Lots of the aggressions are even fault of the dog owners. Many employ punishment in teaching obedience commands. All you have to do whenever you want to teach obedience command is to use reinforcement methods.
5. Fit your dog with a head halter while training, a humane way to treat and control your dog. Use this option only on a temporary basis. Employ the service of experience head halters to fit dog handler.
6. Fit your dog with a basket muzzle if restraint is necessary for extended periods (about 3-5 minutes).
7. A helpful technique for behavior modification is obedience training, though this type of training will hardly eliminate a dog aggressive behavior.
8. It is advisable for you not to approach a dog that is sleeping or unaware of your presence.
Written by Lateef Olajide
Jan 25, 2008 | | Problem Solving
Training a dog is a fairly difficult task. Some find it to be very frustrating and simply send there dog or puppy to a professional trainer. Now if you have a dog that is completely wrecking or disrupting your life this may be a good idea. Before you take a look at a professional dog trainer you may want to try out some of these tips.
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Jan 25, 2008 | | Basic Training
Shih Tzu puppy training is essential if you’re going to have a well-behaved adult Shih Tzu. It isn’t that an older dog cannot be trained, but it’s so much easier to start your dog off right. With just a few general training principles your puppy can get off to a great start.
Remember that what is cute behavior in a tiny little dog could be annoying at best in your adult pet. Remember too that no matter how much you love your new puppy, that puppy will grow to be an adult dog. Many times unacceptable behavior in an adult dog results in the dog leaving it’s home, not by choice either. So, you must not let behavior go that will endanger your long-term relationship with your pet.
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Jan 24, 2008 | | Basic Training
You probably need dog barking help because your dog barks constantly or at least not at convenient times. Is that yap, yap, yap racket driving you crazy? There are fast ways to deal with dog barking and then there are slower ways that take more time. First the fast ways, then the better ways.
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Jan 24, 2008 | | Problem Solving
According to Wikipedia dog training is "the process of teaching a dog to perform certain behaviors under various circumstances and in certain roles on command." Everybody wants to train their dog to some degree or another, whether their dog is just a house pet or a working companion on the job.
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Jan 24, 2008 | | Problem Solving
Housebreaking a Yorkshire terrier may take longer than with other small breed dogs. No one knows for sure why this is true, but it does seem to be a fact. Here are some ways to train your Yorkie so that she doesn’t use the house for a bathroom.
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Jan 24, 2008 | | Basic Training
When it comes to dogs, there are many ways to get them to obey their master. It much depends on the breed of the dog, its personality and so on and so forth. Usually, trainers recommend to whisper, they say whispering is better than shouting. So by whispering, you get your pet’s attention.
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Jan 24, 2008 | | Basic Training
Did you know that your dog’s dental health is just as important as yours? Just imagine what would happen to your mouth if you did not brush your teeth regularly. Well, the same thing will happen to your dog’s mouth if you do not clean their teeth.
There are two main types of bacteria in your dog’s mouth that can cause disease and infection:
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Jan 24, 2008 | | Health & Safety
Increase your dogs life by up to 134% with these 5 top tips to get your dog into tip top condition. Nearly all dog owners now know that there has been a lot of problems with commercial dog food as of late. There has been quite a few dog food recalls as well because of some of the dangerous ingredients which were found in them and also because of the poor dogs that lost their lives because of them.
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Jan 24, 2008 | | Health & Safety