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i am planning on getting a dog soon. this will not be my first dog, but it will be my dog that requires training. any adive on how to house break and any

source: www.artipot.com/articles/151406/the-harrier-the-energetic-hunter.htm The origins of this breed are somewhat vague and there are conflicting reports as to the origin of the Harrier. Sources have widely conflicting stories about the origins of this breed. Different sources have thought that perhaps this breed was crossed…

A pet dog dies from its injuries after being shot by an airgun in Berkshire.

source: kasio.info/the-chesapeake-bay-retriever-the-strongest-of-all-retrievers The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is also referred to as the “Chessie”. The Chessie is said to have been originally from the British. This breed is even…

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source: www.pgaa.com/canine/general/ohmynailtrimming.html Training puppies takes time, they are known to be very active and have a very hard time sitting still. Most of time this behavior is cute; except when the owner is trying to groom their young puppy. Once a puppy can learn to sit still they will eventually enjoy the being clipped…

If there were a Nobel prize for dog toys, we’re pretty sure the KONG Company would win every year. They consistently prove themselves to be the masters of ingenious dog toy design. KONG’s newest toys are KONG Tails, a tug and fetch toy similar to the widely hailed Wubba, and the KONG Tug, a thoughtfully designed tug toy (obviously)…

source: www.agreatdog.com/agreatdoglinks/articlesbehavior.html Separation anxiety is a common dog behavioral problem. You can define it as extreme distress of a dog when he or she is left alone for even a brief period. Characteristics of a dog with separation anxiety include: Running agitatedly and constantly from room-to-room…

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source: cattletoday.biz//administering_dog_pill.php It is that time of the season. It is that time of the year. It is just that time. Your puppy has to pop a pill. It could be worm medication. It could also be something he or she needs to take for an illness. There are various reasons why you may have to give Sweetums a pill.

Question:

I have a 4-month old shih tzu/maltese. I really want him to get used to tying his hair. But whenever I try, he would lie down on his back or roll. One time I tried to force him. He squirmed so much and he whined and barked a little. I don’t want to do that again. What can I do to make him get used to topknots?

Dana

ANSWER:

Hi Dana,

Ingesting large quantities of salt cause an electrolyte imbalance in both dogs and humans. The most common way for a dog to ingest enough salt for this to happen is by eating paintballs or homemade play dough (flour and salt combo). However, sodium bicarbonate, sodium phosphate-containing enemas, and hypertronic saline can cause the same problem.

Electrolytes are found in body fluid, tissue, and blood and help conduct electricity. Salt, or sodium, and potassium are the two most important electrolytes. Proper electrolyte balance is vital for muscle coordination, heart function, fluid absorption and excretion, nerve function, and concentration.

The kidneys regulate the correct electrolyte balance as well as fluid absorption and excretion. Any extra sodium or potassium is excreted through alimentary system to maintain the careful balance.

A body with an excess of salt in it is in a state of hypernatremia. Symptoms of hypernatremia include lethargy, delirium, irritability, hyperthermia, muscle twitching and tremors, seizures, coma and eventually death. Dehydration, diabetes, renal failure, and blood loss can all cause hypernatremia as well.

Treatment includes slowly replenishing and adding IV fluid to the system to dilute sodium levels and support kidney function.

Question:

My three Daschunds used to be so well behaved, but they’re becoming more naughty every day. They have started barking when they get their leads on and in the car as we approach their favourite walk. They also bark on the way home and all the way into the house. No matter what I do their excitment seems to grow by the day. It’s really getting out of hand and I want some peace back!

ANSWER:

Excited barking is quite infectious and three dogs barking loudly is no joke. First of all, you need to remember that any attention from you (even shouting) will be rewarding their behaviour and the barking will get worse. It may even seem to them as though you are joining in.
The best but most time-consuming way to deal with the problem is to teach each of them, individually, to bark on command and to be quiet on command. This will mean taking each one separately on a daily basis for short training sessions – first trying to excite them so that they bark, or ‘speak’, and giving a reward and then asking for quiet and wiat for the barking to stop before giving a reward. Gradually lengthen the time being quiet before the reward is given until each dog is clear what ‘speak’ and ‘quiet’ mean and will readily respond.
In the meantime, try to change your routine – perhaps take them out for 3 smaller walks at different times of the day rather than one walk at a set time – so that their excitement about going out is diluted and make sure you don’t add to their excitement by the way you behave towards them. Keep everything low key and and stop what you’re doing if it creates barking. For example, if they start barking as soon as you pick the leads up, put the leads back down again, walk away and do something else. Don’t pick up the leads again until they are quiet. You’ll need to be patient and consistent and be prepared to wait some time before you can expect good results.

Written by Karen Allport, resident dog training expert from Be Dog Savvy. For more dog training articles from Karen, visit bedogsavvy.com

Despite an economy-related dip in discretionary pet services, the overall U.S. market for pet care services will grow annually by about 9 percent and exceed $34 billion by 2013, according to a report from the market research firm Packaged Facts.

source: www.mediumdogguide.com/dogarticlebrainexercises.html Everyone knows man and woman’s best friend need exercise. Did you ever stop to consider that he (or she) will require more than a physical work out? Your dog does consist of muscle and sinew. It has a heart, lungs and tissues that need to be worked. Yet, your dog also has a brain.

They say every dog has its day, but this one has had more than most: Chanel, a dachshund mix, is approaching her 21st birthday (that�s 120 in human years, says her vet). And though she wears �doggles� for cataracts and gets cold easily, there�s life in the old dog yet.

source: www.pgaa.com/canine/general/ohmypreventdogloss.html It is always best to be prepared. At the same time, you need to put in place measures to avoid the worst – the theft or loss of your dog. You can put in place several measures to ensure you are doing the best to prevent this event from ever occurring.

On Monday and Tuesday, a dozen bullet- and stab-proof vests were given to police K9s, thanks to the Illinois-Vest-a-Dog Program. Delivered by Lee and Xavier Harrison, the nonprofit has provided vests to more than 335 police dogs in just six years.

source: www.denalirottweilers.com/choosing_a_large_dog.htm Almost nothing makes as good a companion as a large dog. Their physical looks and attributes allow them to accompany their master on extra-long adventures. However, do not think that a dog of this size will easily fit into just any way of life or environment.