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31 August, 2009

Please help me :( Will obedience training help my fiance’s overly territorial dog?

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I 'll is the sum of the situation? N up like this: Maggie (outcrop / beagle) is 5 and Jeanine (border collie mix) is about 4. In? Jeanine past 2 months has attacked my dog (Maggie) twice, resulting in $ 400 of accounts of veterinary emergency and weeks of recovery? N. Both times not? it was because Maggie was "close Jeanine; treats" or food and she goes nuts in it. ? Obedience training help you? ? Cu? Them are my options? Neither one nor the other girls have never attacked our small dogs you boy. Maggie is the best dog in the world and doesn 't deserve this. I feel like screaming? Or again because she 's in my bed that makes the 1 / 2 quiet, yet? To shake.

30 August, 2009

Teaching the Off Command

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Teaching the Off Command

One of the handiest commands you can teach your dog is the Off command. This particular instruction is useful when you want your canine to refrain from jumping on you, others or furniture. It lets your pet know what he is not allowed to touch and stops you from using “No” all of the time, which is a word many dogs tend to eventually ignore, especially when it is overu…

Positive Dog Training Using Food?

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I've been doing a lot of research on dogs and up to now a big fan of Cesar Millan 's (calm down people, unlike most I know that its "forceful" techniques considered in the demonstration are used for dangerous dogs, aggressive and not trained). If you actually read his book you would know that he is full of information on how dogs should be treated properly to exercise discipline and then affection. On being told that I am looking for top dog training positive reinforcement using treats often. My question is, where your dog a command to associate a banquet, and then you eliminate this invitation and hopes to make a command, won 't missing the banquet? I understand that you are supposed to replace the banquet by affection, but are not the same thing to a dog. Can you just use the affection and no treats in training?

29 August, 2009

Pharaoh Hound

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Pharaoh Hound

History and origin: The Pharaoh Hound is an ancient breed of hound, going back to the Phoenician empire. They took these hounds with them when they set up residence at Malta and Gozo. They are medium sized and generally used for hunting by Egyptian nobility, they hunted everything from rabbits to gazelles.

Description: The Pharaoh Hound can weigh anywhere from 45-60 pounds…

28 August, 2009

Owning More than One Dog

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Owning More than One Dog

Even if the dogs are around the same age and size, owning more than one dog can be a challenge for any dog owner. As with many other specie of animals, dogs are inherently pack animals. Puppies learn pack behavior from their mothers and littermates and even interactions with the father or other male dogs in the pack. Males are dominant in pack societies, and the most …

27 August, 2009

What To Do With Your Rottweiler During The Work Day

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source: Many rottweiler owners work long days away from home and worry about the rottweilers they leave at home. The reality is that many people work and have rottweilers that are happy and well cared for. However, there are some important measures that you can take to make work days easier on your rottweiler.

Decatur Metro » Dogs Killing Cats in Oakhurst

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This post quickly led to a cascade of comments detailing other recent attacks and a vocal dissatisfaction with Decatur PD’s animal control unit. This reaction and organized effort to email the Chief of Police was followed with a email sent by PD spokesperson Juanchella Francis to Oakhurst residents yesterday evening…

Understanding Over-excitability and Inhibition Behavior

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source: www.justusdogs.com.au/flex/understanding_overexcitability_and_inhibition_behavior_in_dogs/691/1 Understanding Over-excitability and Inhibition Behavior in Dogs – Most dogs suffer form some form of over-excitability and inhibition behavior at some time in their lives. It could be due to a number of different…

How Do You Treat Dog Dehydration? |

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Common Hereditary Conditions in Dogs

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source: www.pgaa.com/CANINE/health/ohmyhereditaryconditions.html Dog hereditary conditions passed from the parents can cause serious, even fatal, conditions in the puppy.

10 Commands Your Dog Should Know

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10 Commands Your Dog Should Know

Have you often wondered – how many commands should I teach my dog? There really isn’t an exact number or limit because you can train him as much as you want. However, if you are looking for an idea as to what basics need to be covered, the following are 10 commands your dog should know:

1. Sit – This is a useful command and one of the easiest to teach. Sit …

How to Effectively Reprimand Your Dog

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How To Effectively Reprimand Your Dog

Dogs, like people, make mistakes and there will be times when they do something wrong, regardless if it is intentional or not. Any time they engage in behavior you deem unacceptable you need to correct it immediately before you give your companion the impression that his actions are acceptable. Furthermore, your corrections must remain consistent because …

Nutrition For Active Dogs – Proper Nutrition For Your Working Dog

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Nutrition For Active Dogs – Proper Nutrition For Your Working Dog

Active dogs need a more comprehensive diet than other kinds of dogs. Dogs that work in law enforcement and search and rescue missions, as well as dogs that participate in agility competitions are examples of dogs with a very active lifestyle.

Active dogs that participate in tracking, hunting, detection, managing livestock, …

The Top 3 Factors When Choosing A Puppy

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The Top 3 Factors When Choosing A Puppy

You want your relationship with your dog to be a happy and long-lasting adventure; in order for this to be a success, it is important that you understand and can meet the animal’s needs and your own expectations.

With Children

When choosing a puppy, it is important to keep in mind that they will need t…

Common Genetic Conditions In Dogs

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Common Genetic Conditions In Dogs

Health problems that are passed via DNA from the parent dog to the puppy are considered genetic conditions. Although some genetic conditions are fatal, vets often use drug therapies and medical interventions to manage them. Some conditions develop while the dog is a puppy, while other conditions do not surface until the dog is around one or two years of age. …

Scent Ability – The Special Nose Of Your Dog

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Scent Ability – The Special Nose Of Your Dog

Whether you own a 160 lb St. Bernard, bred to track down and hunt people, or like the company of an lovable able little Chihuahua, every dog has an incredible sense of smell that can detect the most subtle of scents.

Your canine companion may not have as good vision as you do, but his sense of smell is far better than any human. It is by his…

26 August, 2009

Black and Tan Coonhound

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Black and Tan Coonhound

History and origin: initially developed in Medieval England, the perfect Black and Tan Coonhound was finally achieved in the southern United States. The Black & Tan Coonhound is one of the six breeds of Coonhound and was used to track bear, opossum, and raccoon. This breed of Coonhound is a working hound, and it is not usually seen in the show ring.
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Earth Dog Trials or Den Trialing

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Earth Dog Trials or Den Trialing

Do you have a terrier? Does your little dog love to hunt down and chase small vermin? Dumb question. We are talking terriers. There is an event that will suit your terrier to a T. It allows them to do chase down a rat, satisfying their age-old instinct. It allows them to meet other terriers – which may or may not be a good idea. It also allows you and your p…

Top 4 Training Tips for Success

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Top 4 Training Tips for Success

Training your dog is essential to his healthy development and is necessary if you ever wish to have control over your pet. Dogs are not born with the desire to listen to you or follow your rules. They need to be taught, just like children. Furthermore, a canine is only as good as his teacher, so you need to provide him with a sound training method and be a stro…

25 August, 2009

Clicker Training – A Popular and Effective Teaching Method

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Clicker Training – A Popular and Effective Teaching Method

A large number of professional dog trainers use the clicker training method in place of verbal praise to let the dog know that there response to a command is correct. A clicker is a small hand-held device that is designed to make a small abrupt clicking sound when it is pressed. Many of those who use this particular training tool find…

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