Archives for January, 2008

Important Information Regarding Dog Training That Can Help You

Everyone that owns a dog needs to know about the different ways that you can properly train your dog and teach them to be very well behaved, which they are totally capable of doing. In this article I want to discuss with you some of the important information regarding dog training techniques that can and will eventually help you to teach your dog.

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Jan 24, 2008 | 0 | Basic Training

What Every Puppy Should Learn

  • to be comfortable in a crate, both when owners are home as well as when owners are gone
  • to eliminate outside (on command would be nice!)
  • to respect human hands and skin (no nipping or mouthing!)
  • to not jump up on humans or countertops
  • to respect their owners as the leader of the pack
  • to release or relinquish food, toys or inappropriate objects when told
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    Jan 19, 2008 | 0 | Puppies

Bull Dog

The Bulldog is one of the most popular purebred dogs. It is popular among celebrities and families. The broad shouldered,stocky bulldog with it characteristic under bite and pugnacious gait has long been a mascot of sports teams and military units.

But their docile,even tempered personality that belies their tough guy image makes them good pets for families with young children. The personality of Bull dog is unlike any other dog.They are so expressive. If one looks into their eyes one can almost see what they are thinking.Their growing popularity with celebrities have added to their publicity. The breed is the second most popular dog in Los Angeles.

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Jan 19, 2008 | 0 | Dog Breed

History Of The Siberian Husky Breed

As the name suggests the Siberian Husky is native to Siberia. It was there that they were trained for hundreds of years to pull sleds by the Chukchi people. The Chukchi were a semi-nomadic tribe that used the Siberian Huskies to pull sleds with light loads for long distances, which made them an excellent companion for the tribe. DNA testing has recently found that the Siberian Husky is one of the oldest breeds of dogs.

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Jan 19, 2008 | 0 | Dog Breed

The History Of The Chinese Shar Pei

Because of China’s zoophobia, the Western World would never have heard about Shar Peis if not for the diligent efforts of Hong Kong businessman Matgo Law. Shar Peis became victims of the Chinese Cultural Revolution. Along with many other Chinese traditions and art forms, Shar Peis were outlawed and mostly destroyed. Matgo Law managed to rescue some and get them spirited away to Western countries. He started exporting Shar Peis in 1973. By the 1980’s, there was a craze for Shar Peis, which led to much indiscriminate breeding.

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Jan 19, 2008 | 0 | Dog Breed

Dog Safety Tips

Since my "other" job in life is as a Licensed Veterinary Technician, I have an opportunity to see many pets in a clinic situation. Two NON-veterinary things can EASILY be done by pet (especially dog) owners to save your pet from VERY preventable emergencies.

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Jan 18, 2008 | 0 | Health & Safety

Teach Dog Not To Bark

A dog’s natural instinct is to protect his home & property. A dog that is unsupervised or out of reach cannot be corrected for barking (or digging, or chewing…). In order to work with barking, therefore, the dog must be supervised and easily reached during times of (possible) barking.

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Jan 18, 2008 | 0 | Basic Training

If Your Dog or Puppy Becomes Frightened

Crates & Crate Training

When used correctly, crates can keep your dog and house safe when you are not able to supervise, help with potty training puppies, and can be used as a safe means of transport.

TYPES:

Wire:
- dog can see out of and feels part of household activities
- is available in fold-up suitcase styles to help with portability
- has a removable tray for ease of cleaning

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Jan 18, 2008 | 0 | Basic Training

Train Your Dog to Poop in the Toilet

Sometimes, your dog poop at anywhere, including in your house. So, how to train your dog to poop in the toilet? First, you have to know your dog habit. Then, you can easily find the right method to solve the problem.

If your dog’s shit is spilled and scattered, but your dog is not at there, don’t scold or punish your dog. Why? Because your dog knows he will get angry from you. So, it doesn’t make your dog aware his mistake. But, it makes your dog become modest, coward, and feel suppressed.

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Jan 12, 2008 | 0 | Basic Training

Potty Training Basics

dog potty trainingIt is an undeniable fact that puppies need to eliminate. The frustrating part is the communication barrier as well as the lack of understanding about where and when it is appropriate to eliminate. Puppies come to us with the simple motto: “If I have to, then I’ll do it.” This pertains to eating, sleeping (ever see a pup fall over asleep in mid-play?), activity, exploration AND elimination! Puppies do not understand anything more than that. It is up to us to establish a bridge of understanding if they are to live with us harmoniously. We are the ones with all the requirements, not them! They’d be just as happy to take care
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Jan 05, 2008 | 0 | Basic Training

At What Age Should My Dog Start Training ?

dog trainingFormal obedience training - puppy training in a class situation - can start anywhere from 9 to 12 weeks of age.  Most schools like to see the pup receive a series of 2 vaccinations given before starting in a class - for the pup’s protection, as well as the protection of all other pups in the class.  A Bordatella (a type of kennel cough) vaccination and negative stool sample also need to be done beforehand.

TRAINING of your puppy - the stuff you teach them at home - should start the DAY you bring your puppy home!  This does not mean training needs to be intensive right away.  Training at this stage should be done in many little lessons, in short spans of time (5-10 minutes per session).  Then it goes on from there! …continue reading the article of At What Age Should My Dog Start Training ?

Jan 05, 2008 | 0 | Puppies

The Art Of Teaching Dog

Remember when you were in school and had a favorite teacher? That teacher seemed to have a knack for helping students understand the subject matter. Those teachers who get concepts across to their students well have made teaching an ART.

As in teaching humans, teaching dogs can also be an art. To take teaching dogs to that higher level, below are some keys concepts:

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Jan 03, 2008 | 0 | Basic Training