Archives for the day Friday, September 5th, 2008

Training is Not For New Dogs Only

You can’t give up when training an older dog and you’ll be happy at the end that you didn’t give up on your dog and he’ll be glad as well. You probably know the sentence “Dogs are man’s best friend” and it’s true. So if he doesn’t respond to your call or there’s stress between you and the dog, you won’t be able to enjoy him as you want. Your dog too won’t feel comfortable with you either. We all know it’s a difficult task, but you can’t give up and you’ll realize in the end that it was worth it.

One way to successfully train your dog is to make him think that the command you gave was his idea. For example, if he heels or sits or lies down you can say the command and give him a reward. That way they will think that they started it. If you keep on acting this way for a while, they will get used to the command and act on it. Some dogs respond faster than others. Some dogs may seem like a hopeless case. Re training your dog is a long process and it needs patience and takes time because for them to learn new commands means unlearning other commands to adapt to the new ones. …continue reading the article of Training is Not For New Dogs Only

Sep 05, 2008 | 0 | Basic Training

Puppies Are Cute

Dogs begin their emotional and physical development in the womb. It is important to watch what your pregnant dog eats and check to see that your dog is as comfortable and happy as possible. Playing is still important to the mother’s well being. Ruff play is not recommended but careful play is. Using common sense about how much your dog can do. As long as she does not over due. She can be happy and healthy.

Check with your vet to decide what they can do. Everything the mother does affects the development of the fetus. The development of the pups is also affected by the position of pups in the womb. The pups in the middle of each horn of the uterus will more likely receive better nutrition than pups positioned else where. This can affect health and growth. The puppies in the womb may be influenced by the surrounding puppies. To protect the puppies before they are born. Make sure to have regular checkups. …continue reading the article of Puppies Are Cute

Sep 05, 2008 | 0 | Puppies