Psychology Of Dog Training – Why Do We Correct Our Dogs?
There are many reasons why we want to correct dogs. We are not trying to make the dog submissive or want them to feel guilty or ashamed of their behavior. We want the dog to be appropriate and settle down. It’s not easy for dogs to be inside or to always behave appropriately, that is why we have to strip away a dog’s anger, betra…
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Vacationing With Your Dog
Taking your dog on vacation with you and your family is preferable to leaving them in a kennel or at a friend’s home. You will discover that there are now more pet-friendly vacations available now than in the year’s prior. With a few considerations and adjustments, you and your family can have an enjoyable vacation with your dog.
One of the first consideratio…
Entering Your Dog into Obedience Events
One way to show off your dog’s talents is by entering it into an obedience evetnt. These events tht are held on the local, state and national levels are sponsored by breed associations, dog product companies or even marketing firms and agencies. Any dog owner can enter obedience events, because they are not just restricted for owners with purebred or …
Training Your Dog To Fetch
Some dogs inherently know how to fetch a ball, while others love to chase the ball, but take no joy in returning the ball. Your dog’s breed and natural instincts both contribute to your dog’s ability or desire to play fetch. Sporting dogs for instance are natural fetchers and can practically teach themselves this dog trick. Terriers, on the contrary, can be m…
Special Diets For Dogs – Your Veterinarian Has Something Important To Tell You
Special diet plans for dogs are not only ordered by veterinarians for the obese animal, but also for various health reasons.
For example, if your dog has f congestive heart failure, due to heartworm or other heart problems, your veterinarian may want to put him on a low-sodium diet, along with the proper medica…
An American Staffordshire (Am Staff)/American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) was found last night around 21st/Princess Anne & Leigh. Male, black, no microchip (vet checked) and no collar, but appears to be in good health/well fed, friendly, good natured, and naturally rambunctious. He is being temporally fostered, but if the owner is not located soon…
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The Eyes have it
Eyes are an important part of any body’s world. Without them, we are lacking one of our significant senses. While it is true dogs have strong noses and keen ears, they also depend on their eyes. They may not have the acuity of us humans, but they can and do have other advantages.
A dog’s eyes have large pupils and can execute a wide field of vision. While we are stuck …
I have 2 dogs that love nothing more than to get into a fence fighting match with our neighbor’s dogs. Every time I let them out into the yard, not a minute goes by before they are tying to dig under the fence and get after the other dogs. Every time the fights started, I would run outside and bring them back in. I thought they would…
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A new study shows dogs understand human deception. Those of us who have and love our dogs know that’s true, but now a scientific study supports our anecdotal evidence. Read about it below.
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Choosing a New Puppy
Dogs are terrific, loyal and loving companions that bring a lot of happiness, joy and entertainment into our lives. Selecting a new puppy as a family member is a very big decision, often confusing and not one you approach casually. There are so many different breeds of dogs from tiny Chihuahua’s to huge Great Danes. When choosing a new puppy, it is extremely importan…
Second Hand Smoke and your Dog
In spite of what cigarette companies say, we all know it. Smoking is a serious health problem. Some people consider it child abuse to smoke in the same room as children. Second hand smoke can be as deadly is not more so than actually puffing on a cigarette. People, especially children, have little say in the matter. Although laws and restrictions continue to imp…
Teaching Your Dog To Heel
Have you ever observed a dog owner walk with its dog in unison, without the owner ever using a leash? Did you ever want to know how the dog was trained to do this? It is not difficult, but training a dog to walk in unison requires an obedient, receptive dog. Moreover, some dogs are more easy to train and will pick up on being trained naturally. Hunting or tracking do…
Housebreaking Your Puppy Should be the First on Your Training To-Do-List
All dogs need to be housetrained, regardless of their size, breed or age. This training needs to begin as soon as your puppy is brought home. The faster he realizes that the outdoors is where he should do his business the fewer accidents you will have in your home.
Housebreaking is not a …