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The Key Reasons to Crate Train Your Puppy

2009-01-03T09:32:00.000-08:00

The Key Reasons to Crate Train Your Puppy

Puppy crate training is the ultimate way to housebreak and train your puppy. The simple reason is that dogs naturally love to feel safe and secure.
They will seek out places to hide, sleep and relax. I’m sure you know that dogs like to wiggle under beds and tables.
Why does this matter to you? The answer is pretty simple. A crate can easily become a den for your puppy.
If your puppy enjoys that den, then your life will be much easier.

It’ll make a huge difference in your home.

hope this helps !! David Lee

Dogs Can be Tricky !!

2008-12-30T07:45:00.000-08:00

Dogs can definitely be tricky when it comes to getting what they want. I have found to believe that after living with dogs my entire life, they tend to take on "personalities" of YOURSELF ! yes, YOU ! they pick up on the energy that we dissipate from our bodies and "tune in" to our frequency. heres an example : Do you ever understand why you dog(s) behave differently when you , lets say, shout or cheer after a touchdown in a football game? interesting. watch their reaction when you do something and look into the dogs eyes. you can tell the dog is trying to respond and figure you out. now, apply this to when you say, "would you like a cookie?"... hmmmm...? now, all of a sudden the dog comes running to your aid like prince charming and now all of a sudden he is your best friend. ha.

Dog Obedience SUCCESS: Buying And Using An Electronic Dog Training Collar

2008-12-27T16:35:00.000-08:00

Dog Obedience SUCCESS: Buying And Using An Electronic Dog Training Collar

2008-12-27T11:07:00.000-08:00

2008-12-25T08:38:00.000-08:00

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Do those High pitch sound devices that prevent dogs from barking really work??

2008-12-24T08:30:00.000-08:00

Funny thing about this is I did not believe that they would work but to my amazement, i purchaced this one product.. by a company called www.petsafe.net titled : "Outdoor Bark Control".. it uses ultrasonic sound to deter barking.
It truly is an amazing device that actually works!!! comes with lifetime warranty as well which is always nice!.. check this out and give it a try !!!
Good luck !
David Lee
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Holiday Tips ! ! !

2008-12-24T08:18:00.001-08:00

Holiday Food Considerations While you’re preparing for your holiday festivities, picking out a turkey and inviting your friends and family to your dinner table, please take a moment to consider your dogs’ eating habits, especially during this time of abundant table scraps and leftovers. There are safe and rewarding ways to share the holidays with your pooch; however, sharing too much food or feeding directly off the dinner table can create not only poor health but bad habits, too. Here are some guidelines for feeding your dog properly in everyday life:
1. When feeding your dog her normal meals, make sure to feed her an appropriate amount (not too much, not too little). Take treats, doggie biscuits, and table scraps into account. If you’re confused on how much to feed her, talk to your veterinarian.
2. Puppies normally need to be fed twice a day while older dogs can usually be fed once a day.
3. However, certain factors must be taken into account, including the dog’s energy level, environment, size, breed (if known), and current state of health. Again, talk to your veterinarian if you are unsure of how much to feed your dog.
4. Puppies should be fed food meant especially for puppies as it contains the essential nutrients that their bodies need as they grow. As a general rule, they may be switched over to adult dog food as soon as they’ve matured past the puppy stage. This is usually one year for small dogs and two years for large dogs.
5. If you notice that your dog is getting skinnier or fatter on her current diet, adjust the portions (by making them larger or smaller) accordingly. Find out what weight is appropriate for your particular dog by consulting your veterinarian and try to maintain that weight by weighing your dog regularly.
6. If you notice that your dog is not finishing her entire meals or that she finishes her meals and continues to beg for table scraps, she may need to have her meal portions adjusted.
7. If you have a dog that is particularly active (i.e., trains for and/or competes in agility trials, plays ball excessively, or simply has a higher level of energy), her feeding rations should be compensated and increased. Likewise, dogs that are particularly lazy (i.e., they live in an apartment and/or lie around all day) should be fed less as they are not burning off as many calories.
8. While dogs are not true carnivores and can survive on a vegetarian diet, make sure to speak with your veterinarian if you are considering this route. It is crucial that all dogs get the recommended amount of calories, protein, fat, etc. each day. Table scraps are an important factor to consider around the holidays, not only in feeding your dog appropriately but in consideration of her level of obedience. When eating a meal, do not feed your dog directly from your plate or at any time while you are still eating or sitting at the dinner table. This encourages begging, which can be annoying to you and your holiday guests and is an overall bad behavior. Instead, wait until after everyone has finished eating and reward your dog for minding her manners by taking her outside, asking for an obedience cue (sit, down, etc.) and treating her with a piece of meat or potato. Or, you may decide to give her an extra yummy dog food meal by putting doggie gravy on top of her everyday kibble as a special treat. Your canine can enjoy in the holiday festivities too as long as it is in moderation and under the right circumstances. Also, when cleaning up after a holiday meal, make sure all leftover bones and other discarded food scraps are thrown away in a place where your dog cannot dig for and extract them. Turkey bones can splinter in a dog’s throat, stomach and/or intestines and cause major medical issues. If your dog’s training is not sound enough to trust her in the company of a trash can full of yummy goodness, take the trash out or put it up on a counter to eliminate the option for bad behavior.

Good Luck ... !!! David Lee...

Doggie Poopy Problems???

2008-12-23T15:50:00.000-08:00

No matter how house trained your dog or puppy, they are bound to have an accident in your home at some point. Whether it be from holding it in for too long, eating something that sit well, or even from excitement (A dog that's holding in its urine has a very difficult time holding it in if it is excitedly running around your home).

But there is a correct way and an incorrect way to deal with an accident.

Popular opinion teaches you that the best way to teach your dog not to have an accident in your home is to hold its nose in it until it realizes that it should not have gone there. But in truth, this is the absolute worst thing you can do to a dog. Dogs are not people. No matter how smart they may be, they do not understand why you are holding their head in their own waste. But, because they are not stupid creatures, they are aware that you are doing it for a reason.

By holding a dog's head in its waste, you are teaching it that it did something wrong, but not what it did wrong or how to fix it. Dogs that are punished in this method tend to become afraid of their owners and sometimes afraid of even going to the bathroom at all, because they associate the smell of their own waste with punishment. Some dogs even begin hiding from their owners before they go to the bathroom in order to avoid getting yelled at. If this happens to you, you may find some unfortunate "presents" in closets or behind chairs.

Similarly, if you notice that your dog has had an accident, but you were not witnessing it happen, it is already too late to punish your dog. Dogs only understand what has happened to them recently. Once the business has been completed, yelling at your dog will only make the dog feel it has been punished for whatever it just did (often times that includes running up to its owner, which can cause the dog to be scared to come to you).

For dogs, rewards are always better then punishment, and the best way to train your dog out of leaving accidents in your house is to continue to reward it for going outside. And if this is a onetime affair, because your dog is generally well house trained, the best thing to do is ignore it completely and clean up the spot as well as you can in order to get out any trace of the smell.

However, if you insist on punishing your dog, you must do so while it is in the act of the accident. Punishing the dog while it is urinating on your wall or carpet is the only way your dog will realize that the punishment is for the accident, not for anything else. And never, ever call your dog over for the punishment. If you see your dog about to go on your carpet, run over to your dog and stop it there. Calling your dog over and punishing it will, again, cause the dog to associate the punishment being due to coming over to you, and not for the accident it just made.

If your dog is properly house trained, these accidents should be few and far between, and are best left ignored. However, if you notice a pattern and insist on punishing your dog or puppy, avoiding those common practices like holding its head in its waste can help make sure your dog does not feel it is being punished unfairly, and it will relearn to go outside soon enough.

2008-12-23T08:22:00.000-08:00

Peeing and pooping in the house
Out-of-control barking and whining
Nipping, biting, and growling
Jumping on strangers and house guests
Pulling on the leash during walks
Being afraid of new people and strange objects
Chasing small animals or children
Refusing to "come" when called
Ignoring basic obedience commands like "sit"
Destructive habits like chewing and digging
Suffering from severe separation anxiety

Constantly begging for food at the table

2008-12-23T08:20:00.000-08:00