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November 30, 2008

Puppy Potty Training Tips

Filed under: Pets — AquaMan @ 6:45 pm

Some dogs just absolutely refuse to become house trained. No matter how long and hard you have tried to implement techniques to get your dog to use the bathroom in the proper areas, he still chooses to be “vengeful” towards you by not following your instructions, right?

Wrong! The common misconception that your dog is trying to be vindictive and countermine your house training efforts by refusing to follow the rules is a complete myth.

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Dogs only have the thought for simple emotions such as being sad, scared or happy. Their brains can not comprehend was to hurt you or seek revenge against you.

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Dogs do, however, remember and draw upon past experiences that they associate with current situations. But it is important to understand that these associations only create an emotion in which they will feel when going through a similar experience.

In other words, lets say that you punish your dog for urinating on the front porch. If you continue to scold him for this behavior then eventually your dog will become fearful of using the bathroom outside. All he knows is that he is “outside”, not on the front porch. Your efforts will countermine your house training goals.

For this reason alone, it is important never to punish or yell at your dog when he uses the bathroom inside the house. Most house training problems actually stem from owners who completely instill fear in their pets when they go potty on the floor. This creates enough trauma to completely halt all of your housetraining efforts.

The key is trying not to react. Instead, remove your dog from the room and take him outside in a very calm and relaxed manner. Be sure that he does not see you cleaning up his mess. Quietly clean the area and be sure to use an enzyme-containing house cleaner. Vinegar or liquid soap will do just fine as well. By completely removing all of the older, this helps reduce your dog’s need to urinate and mark the same spot over and over.

Tip: Avoid using ammonia because the smell is very similar to that of a dog’s urine and can stimulate him to pee in the same area.

When all else fails, schedule a visit with your veterinarian so that the doctor can do a complete health checkup of your dog to make sure that there is not a health-related reason for his inability to become house trained.

If your dog is still having problems, then it’s time to call in the professional and take your dog to the vet! There could be some underlying problem such as a sickness or disease or other health condition that might be hampering their ability to be house trained.

Teach My Dog Cool Tricks

Filed under: Pets — AquaMan @ 7:12 am

The very simplest of cool tricks to teach your dog is to cross their paws. It is very easy and adorable especially for miniature, toy, and small dogs. You can teach your dog this sophisticated and cute trick by following these simple instructions. Start the exercise with your dog in the down position (of course he should already be trained to do so before attempting the ‘cross paws’ trick)

Now have your dog offer his paw on command. If he does not know how to respond to this command yet, simply reach out and grab one of his paws. Be sure to click once (using a clicker) and offer a small treat each time. It is important that your dog remains in the down position while doing this.

TIP: If he still struggles to understand how to give you his paw, simply use the treat and place it in the palm of your hand a few inches is a way from one of his paws. Soon enough, he will naturally move to touch the treat that is in your hand in hopes that you will release the tasty snack. Be sure to click each time he taps your palm.

Continue having your dog offer his paw, but be sure to concentrate only on one paw at a time and do so repetitively with a click and a treat. When your dog has reached the stage where you can rely on him to target your hand with one of his paws, slowly move your hand closer to your dog’s other front paw. Now in order to offer you is paw, he must lift it up and move over sideways in order to reach your hand.

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What may happen is that he may choose to lift the opposite paw instead of continuing with the trained paw. Each time this happens, all you have to do is pull away your hand and simply ignore this response from your dog.

When your dog can target your hand as it has moved to the opposite side, near his other paw, quickly snap your hand back at the last second. His moved paw should now land right over the other paw and in a crossed-paw fashion. Be sure to click and offer a treat.
Finally,continue repeating this training regimen and each time his paw crosses over, slowly fade your hand away so it is further from the dog. Eventually, your dog will automatically cross his paws when he sees your hand signal, and at increasingly longer distances away from you.

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Yorkie Rescue And How To Find One

Filed under: Pets — AquaMan @ 4:20 am

If you know of an abandoned or abuse Yorkshire Terrier then it is up to you to find a Yorkie rescue that can get the little dog the help it needs to get back on its feet and a second chance at a new life. But how do you find a Yorkie rescue? Sometimes it can be a just a little more complicated than opening up a phone book. But if you know the resources to use then it is no effort at all.

The first place you can try and find information on a local Yorkie rescue is from your vet. If you have no vet then you can contact any vet from the phone book or pay a visit to the vet down the street. The well being and humane treatment of all pets is the concern of a vet and they should have Yorkie rescue contact information for you.
Your local newspaper has been in your community for years and newspapers just naturally become a place where information such as Yorkie rescue contact information resides. Sometimes your local paper will publish this information on a regular basis but even if they do not publish it there is a good chance they can provide you with the Yorkie rescue contact information that you need.

Never underestimate the ability of local law enforcement to help out in any given situation. It may not seem like something they would be able to provide, but your local law enforcement may be a great source for information on the Yorkie rescue nearest you. So give your law enforcement a try when you are looking for this information. Many people never expect their local law enforcement to have information like this but they are just like the local paper in that they collect important information through the years and they may have just what you are looking for.
The Internet has been called the superhighway that brings the world together and for that reason many people forget that you can also use the Internet to find local information as well. Search the Internet to see if Yorkie rescue groups local to you have established websites to offer you important advice and helpful contact information. If there are no websites for local groups then search for a national Yorkie rescue group to help you. Sometimes national groups have local offices that can help you so be sure to check them out and see if they have any local resources for you.

An abused or abandoned pet needs assistance and that begins with you. In a couple of phone calls you can get a pet the help it needs to find a new lease on life and get healthy and happy again. Take the time to make those calls because a little life is counting on you and it is the only humane thing to do.

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November 29, 2008

Need More Info About Puppy Care and Pitbull Dogs

Filed under: Pets — AquaMan @ 3:42 pm

How To Feed Your Puppy

A puppy always tells his dog owner whether he is getting too much or too little food in several ways. Crying is one of the most often recognized, but least likely to be always accurate. Although hungry puppies do cry, so do cold puppies, hot puppies, puppies that were disturbed from a nap, lost puppies, sad puppies, etc.

Crying is simply nature’s way of giving a puppy a means of telling everybody that he is unhappy. Anything that makes a puppy unhappy will probably also make him cry, even having his tummy too full. Therefore, to say that a puppy is crying because he is hungry requires a judgment on the owner’s part. And since we do not think like a puppy, we have to use the reactions of the puppy’s system to determine whether or not he is getting enough to eat.

Every time you feed a puppy, two things should happen. First, he should have a bowel movement and second, he should urinate. The makeup and amount of his feces and urine are important clues that tell you how well you are doing when it comes to properly feeding your pet. For one thing, the puppy’s stool should be formed as it is expelled, but its consistency should be soft and pasty. The color will depend to some extent on what you are feeding him. But in every case, it should not vary from a pale tan to a mahogany brown. The inside of the stool may be yellow-brown in many cases. Stools that are green, bluish-white or clear signal trouble.

Even tan or brownish stools that are watery, lumpy, hard or curdled may indicate something is not right. Whenever either off-color or off-form stools occur, stop feeding immediately and skip the next feeding entirely.

Begin the following feeding with a formula that has been diluted one-half with boiled water. Continue to feed the same quantity as you did the undiluted food. If this fails to produce an improvement in the stool, reduce the quantity you are feeding by 25 % at each stool.

A puppy’s urination is an indicator of his water balance. The quantity should be about the same each time the puppy urinates. It might be pale yellow to almost clear, but should never be deep yellow or orange. Also, it should always be like water and never like syrup and should smell like urine. Urine that is scanty, dark in color, or syrupy, indicates that the pup is not getting enough water. More water should be supplied, either added to the formula or fed separately. If the urine seems excessive in amount, unduly clear, or thin, the water concentration of the formula should be re-checked to make sure that he is not getting too much water. If urine production stops altogether for longer than four feedings, take the puppy to a vet as soon as poss puppy care.

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Keeping Dogs Protected With Coats

Filed under: Pets — AquaMan @ 2:09 pm

Our doggy buddies have different clothing needs for different seasons. The main seasons that have the greatest potentially harmful weather to dogs are winter and summer. Cozy dog coats can be an important part of your dogs winter wardrobe. Some people do not see the need in dressing up pets. They think it is just silly. Dog Clothes does serve a protective purpose. People buy dog coats and clothes for different reasons. Many people just enjoy dressing up their pets. Other people dress their pets as an accessory to their own clothing. Regardless of the reason, people do put clothing on their dogs.

In addition to keeping your pets sheltered with warm dog coats, the winter months can be very tough on your pets paws. Doggy boots are a very well-liked winter wardrobe accessory. Ice by itself can be hard on soft paws. When you factor in the salt that is used to keep the sidewalks clear of ice, their paws are at high risk of becoming overly dry and cracked.

A long time ago, people would find dressing up a dog for protection ridiculous, but more pets were left outside years ago and used to the extreme elements. Since they had much more exposure their bodies had a better tolerance toward it. Compare this to a laborer who over time obtains tough hands over time that can tolerate hours of hard hands on work. While a person doing a weekend job around the house might develop blisters.

If you are looking for seasonal supplies for your dog, you have many online pet supply stores to pick from. Be sure when purchasing winter dog coats for your pooches that your dogs needs are being met. If you live in an very wet climate, be positive that the coat is water proof or water resistant. If keeping warm is your prime concern, then look for a coat that is well insulated. If you are purchasing winter wear just for the enjoyment of dressing your pup up, have fun and make sure you comparison shop.

Before paying out too much money dressing up yourdogs in cute dog winter coats or littlescarfs, be sure that your dogs will tolerate wearing dog clothes. Even if it is for his own good, if he does not enjoy it, you will end up throwing away your money. There are various ways to get your dog used to dressing up. This is a whole separate issue and will take another article to give this subject the attention it needs.

Take Great Pictures Of Your Golden Retriever Today

Filed under: Pets — AquaMan @ 12:10 pm

Wouldn’t it be great to have a picture of your beautiful Golden Retriever on a tee shirt, a sweatshirt, a screensaver, a mouse pad or a coffee mug? By following a few simple tips for taking outstanding Golden Retriever pictures, you’ll be able to take high quality photos of your Golden Retriever with an inexpensive digital camera, a disposable 35 mm camera or even a camera phone.

Taking pictures of your Golden Retriever can be a fun activity for you and your dog to do together. The beautiful Golden Retriever breed, with its silky coat, is a natural subject for portrait photography. Your dog can look terrific in pictures whether you use the very latest in high-tech digital cameras or an inexpensive camera phone.

Taking digital photos can save you a ton of money over old-fashioned prints from 35 mm. film. With digital photography, you only pay for the pictures that you want to print. Blurry shots, overexposed frames, red eyes and other rejected frames all disappear into the digital trash can with a single click.
Before you start taking photos, be prepared. The better prepared you are to take your pictures, the better the pictures will turn out, because you can focus on your Golden Retriever and on getting the best possible picture instead of worrying about annoying details. Before you pick up your dog to start the photos, get out your camera and check the memory cards to make sure you have plenty of room for photo storage. Put fresh batteries in the camera if you are taking pictures outdoors or if you don’t have an AC converter for your camera. Decide where to pose your dog, and gather any backdrops or props you want to use.

Once you start taking pictures of your Golden Retriever, you’ll have enough to do without also posing your dog. You can only do one thing at a time and do it well, so focus your attention on taking great pictures. You’ll need at least one extra set of hands to manage your Golden Retriever, comb its gorgeous hair, wipe its eyes, arrange the backdrops, and do safety duty, especially if you are taking your Golden Retriever pictures out of doors.
The Golden Retriever, with its shiny coat, looks best photographed against a dull background that does not reflect the light. Velvet or canvas makes great backdrops. Consider using a chromatic green backdrop, available at any photography supply site or store. With a chromatic green backdrop, you can add other digital backgrounds to your photo to add interest to your Golden Retriever pictures.

Whatever backdrop you use, it should be uncluttered so all the attention is focused on your dog. Props and accessories help enhance your dog’s appeal. Use colorful dog toys are popular choices for props, as are stuffed animals, tennis balls or potted flowers.

Don’t take Golden Retriever pictures while you are standing up. Get down to your dog’s eye level, and then start taking pictures. Both your candid shots and the portrait style shots of your Golden Retriever will look better if the camera is at eye level with the dog.

With these quick, easy tips, you’ll soon be taking professional quality pictures of your Golden Retriever.

Your Golden Retriever pictures will go much more smoothly if you plan ahead and ask a friend to help get the you need. After you photograph your Golden Retriever information about a career in digital photography might interest you. Many Golden Retriever owners sell stock photos of their pets for use on advertisements, articles and calendars.

November 28, 2008

What One Should Know About Poodle Training

Filed under: Pets — AquaMan @ 2:38 pm

Proper training is important for all dogs, but especially so with Poodles. These are really great dogs, amazing dogs, but if they are not trained properly when they are young they will end up developing poor behavior problems, such as barking incessantly and chewing destructively. They will attack shoes, clothing and other things around the home if they are not trained.

Poodles also tend to be quite stubborn and dominant, especially if they are not shown who is in charge of the home, and so this can also cause a damper in their training. It often takes a lot more time and effort to train a Poodle than another breed of dog, and any potential Poodle owner definitely needs to be aware of this before they go through and decide to get one of these dogs as a pet. It is important to start training the dog as early on as possible in order to get the best and most permanent results.
There are a few great tips in particular that are helpful for Poodle training. Basic dog obedience should be the first step, and then as the dog makes progress the owner can add in more lessons. The come command is one of the first and most important lessons that an owner should teach their dog, and to do this the owner needs to order the dog to “Come!” and right after they have given the command they need to pull the dog towards them and praise them. Praising the dog both verbally and physically is very important because this is going to make sure that the dog understands that they have done well.

Heel is another important command to teach the Poodle in Poodle training and to do this the owner needs to command them to “Heel!” while they are walking out with the foot closest to the dog. It is important for them to remember that if the dog’s head or neck is not level with their leg then they need to jerk the dog into this position, otherwise they will never learn.
The bottom line is that although a lot of time and effort has to be put into Poodle training, it is well worth it to stave off Poodle problem behaviors before they begin. Poodles are truly amazing dogs and make great pets, even in families with young children. They are loving and affectionate and although high maintenance very fun. Also keep in mind that there are many experienced and knowledgeable professional dog trainers out there who will be able to help out here.

Any owner, who feels uncomfortable training their dog or simply does not have the time or knowledge that is necessary, should absolutely consider hiring a professional dog trainer to help out here. Of course there is going to be a cost for these services but it will be more than worth it to have a polite and well-mannered dog. This is especially important with Poodles because they can be quite mean and domineering, especially if they are not trained properly.

The process of Poodle training is one that can definitely be trying but which is more than worth it in the end when they teach their dog to be polite and well behaved. Any Poodle owner who is planning to train their dog all on their own should read up on some Poodle dog training books first.

Loyalty Makes Havanese A Great Pet

Filed under: Pets — AquaMan @ 11:36 am

The Havanese breed of small dogs is possibly one of the most fun breeds to train, provided the right approach is used. They are a playful animal and if training begins while they are puppies it can go quick and easy. Consider the puppy like a small child learning what the owner expects and despite a couple of Havanese problem behaviors is willing to learn and please their owner. However, time and patience can do wonders in its training.

Positive reinforcement goes a long way to help the puppy understand what is expected of it and if made to feel they are the center of attention during training exercises, they will be exceptionally happy to show off what they have learned. Most importantly, through patience and understanding the Havanese puppy has to know who is in charge of its training and once that is established will offer little resistance in learning new tricks.
Even the most experienced trainers may have some issues with a couple of Havanese problem behaviors such as understanding who is in charge of the training session and the need to be trained on where its bathroom is located. Using a litter box for the puppy can work well provided cat litter is not used. The puppy may tend to eat the litter, causing it to become ill, which is counterproductive to the training session.

Using paper litter pellets in a litter box is recommended, but the tough part may be to get the Havanese to remember when it is time to go to the bathroom. They are such a playful breed that they may become so wrapped up in their activities and forget about running to the box until it is too late. Since the Havanese enjoy learning new skills and tricks, letting the puppy know it is appreciated when it does use the box will have a positive impact on the training.
Training a new Havanese puppy can be exasperating at times as they may seem more interested in playing than in learning, but when they realize that their owner is happier with each new trick they learn, they become a more willing student. Havanese pups when left alone too long may start to entertain themselves, and that is not always a good thing as these frisky critters can have a destructive nature in their playing.

Providing plenty of chances to exercise the owner can help work through some of the Havanese problem behaviors with patience and gentle guidance. Similar to children these puppies react better to positive reinforcement than they do to harsh punishment. Their playful nature may belie the fact that they really do want to please their owner, yet once their role has been established and accepted, they are more than willing to become a vital part of the family.

Understanding the puppy’s needs is as important as the puppy understanding what its owner expects. This breed can be quick and willing to learn, but consistency is a necessary part of the Havanese training methods. Training a Havanese can be fun for the animal as well as its owner, but there may be some special needs of the breed that is not covered in generic dog training books.

The Key To Yorkshire Terrier Training

Filed under: Pets — AquaMan @ 10:17 am

No matter what breed of dog you own, you are going to want to make sure that they are properly trained so they will be obedient and have proper behavior skills. Especially if you have children you are going to need to make sure that they are going to be well behaved and not present any sort of danger.

There are some very important aspects involved with Yorkshire Terrier training, which you are going to want to be aware of and remember if you want to have success training your own Yorkie. Really the first step to Yorkshire Terrier training is getting your dog to respect you. Only once you have established this will you be able to get them to listen to you and obey your commands. You must make your dog understand that you are the leader, the one in charge, and not allow them to be the dominant one of the household.
Yorkshire Terrier training really does not have to be all that difficult. There are a few aspects in particular that you are going to want to take seriously when it comes to Yorkshire Terrier training, one being socialization. If you do not socialize your dog properly they are going to grow up to be timid and afraid, not only of other dogs but people as well.

To socialize them properly you want to care and adore for them, but at the same time make sure that you give them space and do not play with them constantly when they are young because they need a lot of time to sleep. Keep them to a schedule so that they know what to expect and when, as dogs will really abide by a given routine. It is good for them to know what time they should get up, eat and go to bed.
To avoid Yorkie problems you want to be stern when you are beginning the early training steps, but at the same time make sure that they are always aware of just how much you love them. It is really best to just think about them like a baby, because you want to care for them and adore them but at the same time protect them and make sure that they are going to be raised as best as possible.

Yorkshire Terrier training is best when begun as early as possible in the pup’s life, but if you end up getting an adult dog you can still have great results as long as you have patience and train them properly. If you are ever having problems or just do not feel comfortable with the Yorkshire Terrier training process yourself, then know that there are many great professionals out there who can help you through this.

The topic of Yorkshire Terrier training is a very important one, and whether you have a Yorkie puppy or a full grown Yorkie dog, you are going to want to make sure that they go through the necessary obedience training. When it comes to your Yorkshire Terrier training, dog training books are going to be one of the best resources you have available to you.

November 26, 2008

Looking for More Tips About Bathing The Dog

Filed under: Pets — AquaMan @ 11:41 pm

Bathing The Dog

The rules on how often you should bathe your dog are different from one dog to the next. Various breeds as well as various types of coats determine how often the dog should be given a bath. For example, the Poodle should be bathed every four or six weeks. On the other hand, the Pointer can go three or four months between baths. Other breeds which have harsh long coats, such as the Pomeranian, Samoyed, and the Norwegian Elkhound require less frequent bathing because it tends to soften the coat. However, dogs that are kept in the house most of the time have to be bathed more frequently to keep them clean.

Bathing the dog is important in order to keep the coat and skin clean and healthy. The coat should always be brushed thoroughly before the bath. This will help to remove all dead hair and all mats from the coats of long-haired dogs.

The next step is to prepare the materials you are going to use before the bath. The following is a list of supplies you will need:

1. Shampoo (regular or special shampoos for conditioning, color, coat, etc.)

2. Bristle Brush

3. Sponge

4. Rubber Tub Mat

5. Two Thick Bath-size Towels

6. Chain and Choke (to secure dog)

7. Spray Hose

8. Cream Rinse (long-haired breeds with the exception of the Poodle and Terriers).

Always remember to secure your dog safely in the tub. A chain and choke is necessary for this, giving the dog about a foot and a half of slack. This will make sure that the dog cannot jump from the tub and injure himself. A rubber tub mat is also a good safety precaution.

Using a spray hose, wet the coat thoroughly with warm water. Next, apply the shampoo to the dog’s coat with a sponge, paying special attention to the ears, rectum area, and pads of the feet. These three areas are usually neglected by most groomers when bathing the dog. A small bristle brush may be used to scrub the head, ears, pads of the feet, and other extremely dirty areas of the coat. When the coat is thoroughly soaped and scrubbed, rinse it with warm water. When rinsing, place the thumb over the ear opening to keep water out of the ears. Also keep a hand over the eyes to prevent any soap from getting into them. Since every dog should have a double bath, repeat the soaping and rinsing process. On the last rinse be sure to get all of the soap out of the coat. Gently squeeze the hair on the legs, tail, ears, and all parts of the dog’s body with your hands to remove excess water. You must first towel dry before using a dryer.

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