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The Keys To Understanding Your Dog 2007-07-15 01:44:10 You do not have to look very far to determine that the old saying about a dog being a man’s (or woman’s) best friend is right on. Dogs provide a great companion and they only want your attention in return. Some dogs require a bit more attention than others but that is understandable. Nowhere else will find a friend that will forgive you so willingly for virtually anything you may have done.
When you get a new puppy, one of the first tasks that you are going to want to teach it is the task of being house broken, and to provide some kind of sign or signal when they need to go outdoors to relieve themselves. By nature, dogs will squat wherever they are and this is their nature, but with training you can teach them that doing this inside the house is not good, and they need to do what you teach them.
An old school of thought is that when they make a mess indoors, you should scold them, stick their nose in it, and then put them outside. Believe me, there is not a need to stick t Read more:Understanding
How To Treat Dog Diarrhea 2007-07-15 01:39:20 Dog diarrhea… this is something that all of us as dog owners have to deal with at some point in the life of our dogs. It is a very common health issue for dogs.
In some cases of diarrhea there may be only small amounts of mucous, but frequent straining. Diarrhea can also be an ongoing problem. Fortunately, most cases of dog diarrhea respond to symptomatic treatment at home.
Before I get into the home treatments, pay very close attention to the severity of the diarrhea that your dog has. This is extremely important – if your dog’s diarrhea is so severe that it results in dehydration, this is a medical emergency and must be dealt with by your Veterinarian. If your pet is still very alert, active and drinking, then try some of the following home remedies.
Dog diarrhea can be caused by a number of different things, including garbage (‘Garbage Gut’), parasites, infectious agents (such as parvovirus), food allergy, inflammatory changes and pancreatic abnormalities.
There are se
Help! My Puppy Won’t Stop Biting Me And It’s Starting To Hurt! 2007-07-15 01:32:12 Dogs are not born with soft mouths, but they can learn to bite softly if taught properly, which means plenty of information and communication from you and from other dogs.
Interacting with other dogs is critical to teaching your puppy bite inhibition. When two dogs play together and one bites too hard, the other one cries and runs away. This behavior helps to teach the biter to play-bite softly.
Normal puppies can and should play-bite continually in social interactions, because biting and mouthing are normal canine behaviors. Puppies and young adolescent dogs have a physical and psychological need to use their mouths. Remember, dogs use their mouths the way humans use their hands.
Soft mouth exercises need to begin as soon as you get your new puppy. Puppy
teeth are sharp, but their jaws are underdeveloped so these exercises should not be painful to you. When your puppy is mouthing your hand or fingers, monitor their bite pressure. If your puppy bites too hard, screech “OUCH” very l
Effective Dog Training For Obedience 2007-07-16 23:32:17 Dog training for obedience is a continuous process. Dog obedience training for obedience is basically a program that requires active involvement of both the owner and the dog. The whole dog training teaches them how to communicate with each other effectively. In case you do not know, dog training for obedience is vital to building a strong and close relationship with your dog. To achieve that, house training your dog is the most effective and quickest way to accelerate the dog training for obedience of your dog.
Proper dog training for obedience is built on the principle of proper and strict reinforcement of discipline. Dogs are naturally social creatures and are able to live in packs. As such, they are not loners and they are inclined to conform to social hierarchy or authority within the pack of dogs. Likewise, because of this, they are ready to listen and obey your commands. But dog obedience training is effective and easier for you if you know what you are doing. Otherwise, a lot o Read more:Training
, Obedience
A Guide To Appropriate Breed Fit For Your Lifestyle And Situation 2007-07-16 23:30:08 It is really overwhelming to shop from over one hundred different breeds though each breed of dog is unique in their own way. It is suggested to get acquainted with their behavior, people’s view and the cost of keeping by reading different books on pets or browsing the net before purchasing. It is very important to peep in your pocket because it is hurting when some people buy dogs for their selfish reasons and later do not take care of them properly leaving them to die.
Amongst the big dogs is Labrador retriever, Golden retriever, German shepherd and Beagles are the most popular breed. Starting with the most popular breed, the Labrador retriever weighing between 50 and 80 pounds and 21 to 24 and a half inches high is a beautiful, intelligent and popular dog breed. Their webbed feet serve the purpose of swimming. Their lovely gentle nature is favorable with children but do not make great guard dogs. Energetic by nature and are easily trained. Their coat is quite low maintenance. Read more:Guide
, Breed
Discover The Importance of Proper Aquarium Lighting 2007-07-16 23:26:48 Aquarium lighting is often the last item a person is thinking about when buying an aquarium. The lighting of an aquarium, however, is very important.
There are 4 different kinds of aquarium setups that may require different kinds of aquarium lighting:
Freshwater - fish only.
Freshwater - fish and plants.
Salt water – fish only.
Saltwater – fish and corals.
The most light-sensitive aquarium set up is the aquarium with saltwater fish and corals.Corals are categorized as animals, not plants, and therefore they are feeding from the light. So the proper aquarium lighting is very crucial and will make the difference between growing beautiful and lustrous corals and having them die in your reef tank.
Light is very important for all forms of life. It is no different for all the different forms of life in your aquarium. Corals and fresh water plants are especially in need of proper light conditions.
When growing corals, it is of great importance to change light bulbs regularly. To have pr Read more:Discover
, Proper
, Aquarium
, Lighting
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Barking Problems: Train Your Dog To Stop Barking! 2007-07-23 09:04:40 All dogs bark, it’s their way to communicate a message. Dog barks for various reasons: to greet, to alert, out of boredom, to attract attention or when they are excited.
Although some barking from is acceptable, too much barking is certainly annoying, especially for your neighbors and eventually leading to complains. The easiest way to stop a problematic barker is to control his barking while you are at home:
1. Set up a situation where your dog will always bark. For example, you can ask someone to ring your doorbell or knock on your door.
2. When your dog charges to the door and start to bark loudly, approach your dog, grab his collar and give the command “quiet” – no shouting please, it doesn’t help.
3. If he stops barking, praise and reward. He’s a genius and deserves it.
4. When he continues barking, close his mouth with your hand, wrap your fingers around his muzzle – use both hands if needed, and give the command for him to keep quiet. Praise if he stops.
Most dogs Read more:Barking
, Train
Maltese: History of the Breed 2007-07-23 09:04:15 Few breeds are as widely loved as the Maltese. This intelligent and affectionate pet is popular all over the world with the rich and famous as well as the commoners.
The Maltese is a playful and adventurous little dog with a rich history dating back more than 28 centuries.
As with every breed there is some disagreement about the first traces of the breed. Some say the dog originated in Sweden and is a descendent of a Spitz type dog.
The Greeks believe the first Maltese originated in the Isle of Malta. They called this dog “Melitaie Dog”. Melitae was the ancient name for Malta. Some sources indicate the Maltese originated in Asia.
The earliest artifacts resembling Maltese dogs was found in Egypt. These date back to between 600-300 B.C.- suggesting that the ancient Egyptians worshipped early forms of the Maltese.
There are many historical pictoral representations of these dogs. Greek cermaic art and many Greek and roman philosphers also mention the Maltese. Aristotle and many Read more:History
, Breed
Dog Training part II - Age for early training 2007-07-23 09:03:33 Dog training begins virtually at birth. Dogs that are handled and petted by humans regularly during the first eight weeks of life are generally much more amenable to being trained and living in human households. Ideally, puppies should be placed in their permanent homes between about 8 and 10 weeks of age. In some places it is against the law to take puppies away from their mothers before the age of 8 weeks. Before this age, puppies are still learning tremendous amounts of socialization skills from their mother. Puppies are innately more fearful of new things during the period from 10 to 12 weeks, which makes it harder for them to adapt to a new home.
Puppies can begin learning tricks and commands as early as 8 to 12 weeks of age; the only limitations are the pup’s stamina, concentration, and physical coordination. It is much easier to live with young dogs that have already learned basic commands such as sit. Waiting until the puppy is much older and larger and has already learne Read more:Dog Training
How to Buy a Healthy & Happy Chihuahua Puppy 2007-08-28 23:15:55 Chihuahua puppies are very popular. Because of there popularity many people are breeding them. You should avoid buying a Chihuahua puppy from just any old breeder or you might end up with a Chihuahua puppy with severe health or temperament problems. Let me show you how to choose a responsible Chihuahua puppy breeder who breeds healthy and temperamentally sound Chihuahua puppies.
First a quick introduction on why choosing a responsible Chihuahua breeder is a must:
Purebred dog breeds have many genetic health problems. For example, luxating patella is genetic health problem in Chihuahuas - this is where the kneecap moves out of it’s normal position. By choosing a reputable and responsible breeder you increase the chances of getting a healthy and temperamentally sound Chihuahua puppy, because the breeder takes a number of steps to increase the chances that she will breed health Chihuahuas.
What largely determines whether you get a healthy and temperamentally sound Chihuahua puppy i Read more:Happy
, Chihuahua
, Puppy
Vitamins, Minerals and Amino Acids for the Racing Greyhound 2007-08-28 23:14:22 Vitamins, Minerals
and Amino Acids for the RacingGreyhound
.
Vitamins and minerals are an essential part of the diet of any living animal, especially an athlete… and the racing greyhound a supreme example. If anything a racing greyhound is more fine-tuned than any olympic athlete. And like olympic athletes, the racing greyhound needs a dietary supplement to make up for essential vitamins and minerals that are no longer available in our food chain.
Essential Amino Acids - L-Lucine, Tryptophane, Lyaine, Methionine, Phenylalanine etc… these are some of the ‘building blocks’ that, in their correct combinations, make up proteins. Amino Acids are essential to life, because protein is the structure for all living things. Muscles, ligaments, tendons, organs, in fact all organic matter in the body is made of protein.
Amino acids are involved in energy production, hormone production and have antioxidant effects. Inadequate intake of Amino Acids will restrict muscle growth Read more:Vitamins
All About Greyhound 2007-08-28 23:12:37 Thinking of buying a gentle dog for your family? Wondering what breed of dog is capable of acting as a great family pet? If your answer to these questions is yes, then greyhound dogs can be your best choice.
The greyhound dogs are considered throughout the world as the fastest breed of dog available. It runs with a speed of about 40 miles per hour, making them a potential candidate for dog racing. They belong to an ancient breed which is believed to have developed from a breed of Arabian Sloughi which was introduced to Britain by merchants and traders earlier than 900 AD. For its speed, the greyhound dogs were first used for hunting purposes, with them being capable of hunting deer and even wild boars. They are also noted for chasing cats and rabbits, making the greyhound dogs unfriendly to smaller animals, especially those that do not belong to the canine group.
Although unfriendly to other animals, the greyhound dogs can make a great companion, even to children. They are one of Read more:Greyhound
Feeding And Training A Racing Greyhound 2007-08-28 23:12:32 Feeding and Training
a RacingGreyhound
.
The following is a guide to feeding and training a racing greyhound. It should be used as a basis, or starting point if you like, to feeding and training your racing greyhound.
Morning routine:
Exercise … a ½ to 1 mile walk followed by a free gallop in a paddock or large yard.
Many trainers now use parallel galloping runs about 110 yards long and 6 to 8 yards wide. Large training establishments have 10 or more such runs alongside each other. The dogs go into the yards one to each yard, and work against each other for about 10 minutes each morning.
After their exercise they go back to the kennels for a quick rubdown, a drink of electrolytes, with maybe some glucose and a touch of milk added, Vitamin C, E with selenium and a 4×2 dog biscuit.
Later in the morning any known injuries are treated with Ultrasound, Magnetic Field, or Laser as needed.
At about Midday they are let out for an empty.
Any trips to the Vet are done in the After Read more:Feeding
Top Reasons to Training Dog Tricks 2007-09-12 03:09:50 Sit! Roll over! Jump! Teaching your dog tricks might not be the easiest thing in the world, but it’s highly beneficial to you and your dog. Teaching your dog tricks can help strengthen your relationship with your beloved pet in many ways. Below are some great reasons why you should start teaching your dog tricks.
1. Make everyone safe- While learning to teach your dog tricks, you learn many training techniques which can also be used to gain control over your dog. Teaching him basic tricks like sit and stay can also be used in life situations like crossing the street or entering a store.
2. Give Your Dog Something to Do- It doesn’t take long before your dog gets bored and decides to take on a new hobby of chewing anything in sight, including your brand new sofa. Teaching your dog tricks will keep him focused on the task at hand, and will entertain him for hours!
3. Help Keep Your Dog’s Mind Sharp- Training
your dog will keep his mind active and responsive. As dogs get older they b Read more:Reasons
How to Buy a Healthy & Happy Chihuahua Puppy 2007-08-28 23:15:55 Chihuahua puppies are very popular. Because of there popularity many people are breeding them. You should avoid buying a Chihuahua puppy from just any old breeder or you might end up with a Chihuahua puppy with severe health or temperament problems. Let me show you how to choose a responsible Chihuahua puppy breeder who breeds healthy and temperamentally sound Chihuahua puppies.
First a quick introduction on why choosing a responsible Chihuahua breeder is a must:
Purebred dog breeds have many genetic health problems. For example, luxating patella is genetic health problem in Chihuahuas - this is where the kneecap moves out of it’s normal position. By choosing a reputable and responsible breeder you increase the chances of getting a healthy and temperamentally sound Chihuahua puppy, because the breeder takes a number of steps to increase the chances that she will breed health Chihuahuas.
What largely determines whether you get a healthy and temperamentally sound Chihuahua puppy i Read more:Happy
, Chihuahua
, Puppy
Vitamins, Minerals and Amino Acids for the Racing Greyhound 2007-08-28 23:14:22 Vitamins, Minerals
and Amino Acids for the RacingGreyhound
.
Vitamins and minerals are an essential part of the diet of any living animal, especially an athlete… and the racing greyhound a supreme example. If anything a racing greyhound is more fine-tuned than any olympic athlete. And like olympic athletes, the racing greyhound needs a dietary supplement to make up for essential vitamins and minerals that are no longer available in our food chain.
Essential Amino Acids - L-Lucine, Tryptophane, Lyaine, Methionine, Phenylalanine etc… these are some of the ‘building blocks’ that, in their correct combinations, make up proteins. Amino Acids are essential to life, because protein is the structure for all living things. Muscles, ligaments, tendons, organs, in fact all organic matter in the body is made of protein.
Amino acids are involved in energy production, hormone production and have antioxidant effects. Inadequate intake of Amino Acids will restrict muscle growth Read more:Vitamins
All About Greyhound 2007-08-28 23:12:37 Thinking of buying a gentle dog for your family? Wondering what breed of dog is capable of acting as a great family pet? If your answer to these questions is yes, then greyhound dogs can be your best choice.
The greyhound dogs are considered throughout the world as the fastest breed of dog available. It runs with a speed of about 40 miles per hour, making them a potential candidate for dog racing. They belong to an ancient breed which is believed to have developed from a breed of Arabian Sloughi which was introduced to Britain by merchants and traders earlier than 900 AD. For its speed, the greyhound dogs were first used for hunting purposes, with them being capable of hunting deer and even wild boars. They are also noted for chasing cats and rabbits, making the greyhound dogs unfriendly to smaller animals, especially those that do not belong to the canine group.
Although unfriendly to other animals, the greyhound dogs can make a great companion, even to children. They are one of Read more:Greyhound
Feeding And Training A Racing Greyhound 2007-08-28 23:12:32 Feeding and Training
a RacingGreyhound
.
The following is a guide to feeding and training a racing greyhound. It should be used as a basis, or starting point if you like, to feeding and training your racing greyhound.
Morning routine:
Exercise … a ½ to 1 mile walk followed by a free gallop in a paddock or large yard.
Many trainers now use parallel galloping runs about 110 yards long and 6 to 8 yards wide. Large training establishments have 10 or more such runs alongside each other. The dogs go into the yards one to each yard, and work against each other for about 10 minutes each morning.
After their exercise they go back to the kennels for a quick rubdown, a drink of electrolytes, with maybe some glucose and a touch of milk added, Vitamin C, E with selenium and a 4×2 dog biscuit.
Later in the morning any known injuries are treated with Ultrasound, Magnetic Field, or Laser as needed.
At about Midday they are let out for an empty.
Any trips to the Vet are done in the After Read more:Feeding
Barking Problems: Train Your Dog To Stop Barking! 2007-07-23 09:04:40 All dogs bark, it’s their way to communicate a message. Dog barks for various reasons: to greet, to alert, out of boredom, to attract attention or when they are excited.
Although some barking from is acceptable, too much barking is certainly annoying, especially for your neighbors and eventually leading to complains. The easiest way to stop a problematic barker is to control his barking while you are at home:
1. Set up a situation where your dog will always bark. For example, you can ask someone to ring your doorbell or knock on your door.
2. When your dog charges to the door and start to bark loudly, approach your dog, grab his collar and give the command “quiet” – no shouting please, it doesn’t help.
3. If he stops barking, praise and reward. He’s a genius and deserves it.
4. When he continues barking, close his mouth with your hand, wrap your fingers around his muzzle – use both hands if needed, and give the command for him to keep quiet. Praise if he stops.
Most dogs Read more:Barking
, Train
Maltese: History of the Breed 2007-07-23 09:04:15 Few breeds are as widely loved as the Maltese. This intelligent and affectionate pet is popular all over the world with the rich and famous as well as the commoners.
The Maltese is a playful and adventurous little dog with a rich history dating back more than 28 centuries.
As with every breed there is some disagreement about the first traces of the breed. Some say the dog originated in Sweden and is a descendent of a Spitz type dog.
The Greeks believe the first Maltese originated in the Isle of Malta. They called this dog “Melitaie Dog”. Melitae was the ancient name for Malta. Some sources indicate the Maltese originated in Asia.
The earliest artifacts resembling Maltese dogs was found in Egypt. These date back to between 600-300 B.C.- suggesting that the ancient Egyptians worshipped early forms of the Maltese.
There are many historical pictoral representations of these dogs. Greek cermaic art and many Greek and roman philosphers also mention the Maltese. Aristotle and many Read more:History
, Breed
Dog Training part II - Age for early training 2007-07-23 09:03:33 Dog training begins virtually at birth. Dogs that are handled and petted by humans regularly during the first eight weeks of life are generally much more amenable to being trained and living in human households. Ideally, puppies should be placed in their permanent homes between about 8 and 10 weeks of age. In some places it is against the law to take puppies away from their mothers before the age of 8 weeks. Before this age, puppies are still learning tremendous amounts of socialization skills from their mother. Puppies are innately more fearful of new things during the period from 10 to 12 weeks, which makes it harder for them to adapt to a new home.
Puppies can begin learning tricks and commands as early as 8 to 12 weeks of age; the only limitations are the pup’s stamina, concentration, and physical coordination. It is much easier to live with young dogs that have already learned basic commands such as sit. Waiting until the puppy is much older and larger and has already learne Read more:Dog Training
Effective Dog Training For Obedience 2007-07-16 23:32:17 Dog training for obedience is a continuous process. Dog obedience training for obedience is basically a program that requires active involvement of both the owner and the dog. The whole dog training teaches them how to communicate with each other effectively. In case you do not know, dog training for obedience is vital to building a strong and close relationship with your dog. To achieve that, house training your dog is the most effective and quickest way to accelerate the dog training for obedience of your dog.
Proper dog training for obedience is built on the principle of proper and strict reinforcement of discipline. Dogs are naturally social creatures and are able to live in packs. As such, they are not loners and they are inclined to conform to social hierarchy or authority within the pack of dogs. Likewise, because of this, they are ready to listen and obey your commands. But dog obedience training is effective and easier for you if you know what you are doing. Otherwise, a lot o Read more:Training
, Obedience
A Guide To Appropriate Breed Fit For Your Lifestyle And Situation 2007-07-16 23:30:08 It is really overwhelming to shop from over one hundred different breeds though each breed of dog is unique in their own way. It is suggested to get acquainted with their behavior, people’s view and the cost of keeping by reading different books on pets or browsing the net before purchasing. It is very important to peep in your pocket because it is hurting when some people buy dogs for their selfish reasons and later do not take care of them properly leaving them to die.
Amongst the big dogs is Labrador retriever, Golden retriever, German shepherd and Beagles are the most popular breed. Starting with the most popular breed, the Labrador retriever weighing between 50 and 80 pounds and 21 to 24 and a half inches high is a beautiful, intelligent and popular dog breed. Their webbed feet serve the purpose of swimming. Their lovely gentle nature is favorable with children but do not make great guard dogs. Energetic by nature and are easily trained. Their coat is quite low maintenance. Read more:Guide
, Breed
Finding the Perfect Veterinary Services 2007-09-30 23:11:37 Dogs, a pet that require more time and attention than most domestic pets are demanding animals in their own ways. Being pack animals by natural, they require a certain level of commitment and dedication to take good care of them.
Apart from giving them the essential balance diet and obedience training, dog owners should also know how to take care of their dogs’ health. Because dogs don’t know how to communicate directly to their owners when they are not feeling well, it is by and large the responsibilities of the owners to spot their dog illness if any.
Taking care of your dog’s health will largely depend on the owners vigilant to spot any illness and of course a good veterinary to give the proper and correct treatment to relieve your dog of any illness. Choosing a good veterinary to work closely with should therefore be on every dog owner’s priority list when one brings home a dog.
When choosing a veterinary, dog owners should do some research and consider the following points Read more:Perfect
, Veterinary
, Services
Golden Retriever Characteristics 2007-09-30 23:09:47 Most breeds of dog yearn to belong to a group and need to interact with their own species to stay secure. However, through breeding, GoldenRetriever
s are geared more towards people. Most people associate Golden Retriever
s as guide dogs, but they are also suitable for younger children, and as assistants as hunting dogs. They need to associate with people frequently to satisfy their instincts brought about by their breeding.
They will forgive you many mistakes and will follow you relentlessly just waiting to be acknowledged and petted. The fact that they were the first three dogs to obtain the Obedience Trial Championships is further proof that Golden Retrievers intend to please. It is very important that you include your Golden Retriever in any family activity as they are so people oriented and need to live with their owners. It is rare for them to bark, but if they do it may be because they are bored.
A Golden Retriever will enjoy many activities such as hunting, hiking, ball games an
Keeping The Holidays Safe For The Family Dog 2008-02-25 18:52:05 The fireworks of the Fourth of July, the tinsel on a Christmas tree, the beauty of holly berries on a plant. The holidays can be wonderful times for humans, but for dogs, they can be downright dangerous. Hazards tend to lurk around every corner as some of the bigger holidays rolls around. Keeping a pet [...] Read more:Holidays
, Family
Tips To Get The Family Dog Ready For A New Arrival 2008-02-25 18:50:54 There’s so much to do to get ready for a new baby, making sure the family dog is well prepared might seem like an item to go on the bottom of the list. Between getting the nursery well stocked and picking out the right clothes to bring the little one home in, a dog can [...] Read more:Family
Picking The Right Size Breed: The Basics 2008-01-23 07:27:28 A new puppy might be little, cute and cuddly, but that might not last long. What is true about a puppy’s size on day one will very likely not hold valid on day 365. While most people understand their puppies will grow, some don’t quite expect they will as much as they can and do.
The [...] Read more:Picking
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, Breed
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