Tips on How to House Train Your Puppy

                                   Yard Training Your Dog
* Praise your dog once he has finished doing his business out in the yard and then bring him back into the house promptly. This is to teach your dog the main purpose of the yard. Don't leave your dog outside for a long time during the training period because it may cause confusion for your dog about the yard's main function.
* By bringing your dog to a particular area each time you go out to the yard, your dog will eventually only use that specific area of the yard. Sooner or later, your dog will be familiarized with that area of the yard.
Training Your Puppy/New Dog
* Leave your puppy discreetly because by making a huge deal over leaving them at home alone makes them pick up a bad vibe from us. When you are going to go out, do not say bye to your puppy because your actions and this commotion that is going on makes him believe that you think that something is about to go terribly wrong once you walk out that door. This is one of the many reasons for separation anxiety. So to exit the house as subtle as you possibly can is the best thing to do.
* For the first three days while you are at home with your puppy, put something chewable in his crate and leave your puppy in the crate for 60 minutes. By doing this, your puppy will connect the crate with nice things. By the end of the hour, go outside with him straightaway. Do this two times or three times daily.
* By 9-12 months, your puppy won't be needing the crate as much. So you should be allowing your puppy to stroll around the house freely while you are not around. But if your puppy honestly does cause too much mischief then put him back in the crate for a few more months. But in a couple of months time, by the age of one, your puppy should be trustworthy to not make a wreck of the house.
How To Control Your Dog's Business
* You are misguided if you believe that your dog is housebroken when he comes to you asking to be let out or waits by the door. By doing so, you are in fact putting an arduous burden on your pet. Take your dog out regularly for a potty break so that your dog will eventually realize that there will always be another potty break soon. Take your dog out for a potty break frequently. For example, first thing when you wake up and last thing before bed. But remember to be more tolerant if your dog isn't feeling well. So if he needs more potty breaks, allow him to have it. Also, remember to let your dog go outside to do his business if he really needs it but his next break is still a long way off.
* By always taking your dog outside for a potty break on schedule, you will soon find out when he does his business. It is highly likely that if your dog misses one of his potty breaks, he will have to go out and do his business while you are not at home. But you can quicken the process by bringing him out for a stroll. This proves that being observant is useful because it helps you avoid a tight situations such as your dog doing his business indoors because you weren't around to bring him outside.
* If your dog does his business in his crate, do not punish him, a stinky crate is a horrible punishment as it is.
Dogs at Night
* Your dog may get up and begin rolling about throughout the night if he sleeps with you on your bed. This could imply that he wishes to go outside.
* If you have a doggie door, the techniques are exactly the same, until your dog knows how to go outside all by himself without your help. But nevertheless, be there every step of the way during your dog's training.You should always be there to praise him and to train him to use only specific areas of the yard.
* If your dog starts crying in the middle of the night and he is in his crate, get a blanket and cover his crate with it.

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Article  :By Michelle Ling

Some Facts About Dog Obedience Training


Dog obedience training is one of the best jobs a pet owner can give to their dogs and puppies. In fact this is used by many to ensure most behaviors associated with dogs are solved. In addition it acts as the foundation for streamlining any bad behavior that might be seen in dog pets.

The training ensures an open communication is created between the owner and the dog. And when doing this, communication plays an important tool as it allows the dog to get the instructions on what they need to get right. A dog can be taught anything to obey.

Dog obedience training is an important aspect because those which have not undergone training will behave like ordinary untamed creatures. This means they will soil the house, make destructions, bark at every given moment, fight unnecessarily and even go to the extent of biting owners and visitors. In order to eliminate this entire problem, dogs must be taught on how to direct their natural behaviors in places and manners which is acceptable domestically.

Dog obedience training is a sure way of establishing the social hierarchies. By obeying simple instructions, this shows they are able to comply and respect the owner. It must not go over board when training but simple methods that will make them submit. Training must be fun for the owner and the dog itself, and in return it will create special bonds. A dog that is well trained in obedience will get enough space and freedom as compared to untrained one.

Knowing an obedient dog

Dog obedience training allows one to know those that have undergone training. To know the dog, start with the basic commands and get if they can respond to them each moment. Those responding well to the commands are trained in it. However, not all dogs which pass through obedience training are obedient. In case they do not respond to instructions, then retraining should be done again.

When obedience training is being done, two people will be involved, the handler and the trainer. Alternatively one person can do the job alone. This will take some times, but it will depend on the dog itself in taking the tricks and the trainer. In order to succeed in this, trusting and creating a good relationship between the dog and the handler is essential. Mostly the training is carried out for about 10 weeks.

Basic commands

Almost in all dog obedience training exercises, the following commands are given:

Sit- the dog will sit when commanded

Down-This commands the dog to lie with the front and rear feet on the ground

Heel-The dogs shoulders and head are placed closer and parallel with those of the handler

Come-This is also called the recall command to call the dog

Stay- This command tells the dog to remain where it is and in a given position.

The dog must remain intact till when another command is given out.

Other command popular in dog obedience training include fetch, roll over, speak, stop and leave it.

It is good to remember that dog obedience training must be done at a good pace. Though dogs are trained in various aspects, obedience training should be part of trainers' curriculum. However when training the dog, one should avoid nagging, hitting, slapping and spanking as it will worsen the situation.

Dogs behaving badly can be a major issue for most dog owners and knowing how to deal with this is important for both the owner and the dog. For instance a dog that constantly chews everything at home can be trained not to do this and here are some great ideas to stop a dog from chewing.

Article  :By Martin K James

Ensure That You Are Providing Your Dog With Their Nutritional Needs


It is extremely common that people will become confused about which dog food to buy for their loved canine companion. Some dog foods that claim they are healthy and tantalise your dogs taste buds can be the exact opposite - which means you need to ensure you are supplying he/she with the correct food.

Many products can be deceiving by displaying the meaty contents on the front, yet in the small print at the back of your dog food tin could be some unwanted ingredients with simply 10% real meat.

Dog's need the right mixture of: proteins; carbohydrates; fats; vitamins and minerals and water in order to survive and live a healthy and happy life. Despite their diet sounding a lot similar to that of a human's, and despite popular belief, you cannot feed your dog on complete human food as it is extremely unhealthy.

A perfect diet for dog food would contain 50% meat and 50% vegetables with no grain, wheat or any other cheap filler. A dog food that is the closest to this ratio as possible is the healthiest for your dog however; you may not be able to find all of this information on the label. If you are unable to find out the above information from the label of the tin then ensure that meat meal protein sources are high on the list of the ingredients.

There are other factors that you need to consider when it comes to your dog's diet, such as human food that they cannot eat. While it is okay to provide your dog with human food as a treat if it is only occasionally, there are some foods that you need to watch out for that can seriously damage a dog's health.

These foods include: avocado, alcohol, onions, garlic, caffeine, grapes, raisins, dairy products, macadamia nuts, candy and gum, chocolate, fat trimmings and bones, peaches and plums, raw eggs, raw meat and fish, salt, sugary foods and drinks, yeast dough and human medicines.

While that can be described as a very long list there are also lots of food that you can share with your dog such as: lean meats, fresh fruits, vegetables, cooked white rice and pasta and more.

It is also recommended that you do not attempt to put your dog on a vegetarian diet. While dog's have the ability to be vegetarians and survive it is not recommended for their diet as they are natural canines. Many veterinarians agree that they may not thrive on a vegetarian diet and it could seriously affect their health.

It is imperative that you provide your dog with a healthy lifestyle as you, as their owner, have sole responsibility of their health and well-being. Many dogs are becoming obese due to fatty foods that are not recommended for their diet and overfeeding by their owners - so ensure that your dog lives a long and prosper lifestyle.

Article : by Zoe L Robinson

Losing My Beloved Dog - How Do You Say Goodbye to Your Best Friend?
It was a month ago that we had made the decision to put our beloved Maggie, an Australian shepherd mix to "sleep". This was one of the hardest decisions that we had to make. After 16 years, how do you say goodbye to your best friend? The one that has been there through all the ups and downs in life. All the good, the bad, (and the ugly). The one who went everywhere with you, who loved to listen to you sing (She was tone-deaf) and the one who would just sit and listen when you needed to talk. She was my protector and my nurse when I was sick. She was truly my best friend.
But she was getting old, and arthritis has settled in, and she had lost weight, and started to lose control of her bladder.
In my head I knew what I had to do and so did my husband, but our hearts...WOW, that was another story. It's not that cut and dry. We did not want to let go... We did not want to lose our beloved dog, but knew it was time. Her quality of life was not good and we had to think of her and not be selfish. (Even though I wanted to). I worried about how our other dog (Ellie, a Border Collie/Queensland healer) would react? Ellie is only 4 and had grown up with Maggie. She had never been on her own without her big sister. Maggie has always been in her life.
This was tough, and I had talked to friends about when they were faced with having to put their dog down... They were not with their dog when it was euthanized, and the only choice they had, was to cremate the dog. They were not given a choice. Then the ashes were given back to them in a Ziploc bag. It was not a good experience for them and the cost of all this was quite expensive.
This was not the experience I wanted. Not only for me, but for Maggie. I wanted to be there. I wanted, to be able to hold her so she wouldn't be scared. I couldn't hand her off to strangers, I needed to be there. I also wanted to bury her in the yard. This is where she needed to be. She loved her yard.
So I called a few places and found a place that would let us be there if that is what we wanted. When talking to them on the phone, they also asked if I wanted a back yard burial. I did and yes! I found a place that was going to let me be with her and then take here home. They let me know what the cost was (which was not expensive, especially since I don't think that they should charge much for a service like this). They said that payment would be done as we came in so that in our grief we did not have to worry about this as we left the clinic and also being in the front among other people.
Now I was OK. For me, it was easier to be able to let go.
On the day we were going to put her down. We went to the clinic and we were brought into a room, we did not have to stay out in the waiting room. Payment was taken care of. They let us know everything that was going to happen, as it is done in 2 stages with 2 shots.
They let us have as much time as we wanted with Maggie. She was relaxed and peaceful. She was in our arms. She felt no pain; she was not anxious or agitated. And when we were ready to say our last goodbye, they did they gave her the 2nd shot. And she was gone. They allowed us to have time alone with her again... we were not rushed or hurried and when we were able to let go, they came to get her. They took her to another room then wrapped her up in a blanket. We took her home, and then buried her in the yard she loved.
My heart broke that day... It was so hard. And of course I cried my eyes out, as I am doing now as I write this. I miss her. But for me...being able to do this the way I wanted made something that was hard, a little easier. My Heart ached a little less.
As a dog owner this is one of the hardest decisions you will ever make. Make sure that you talk to your vet. That when the time comes, you do it the way you want, and to not let anyone tell you otherwise. Do your research and do what is best for you and your best friend.
You will grieve for your dog, but doing what is best for him or her will make the process easier.
As for Maggie
She will forever be in the yard she loved.
I miss my baby girl. She was a Great Dog and my Loving Friend.
J. Carrillo like to write about dogs. She has 2 of her own and shares her experiences with others. Gives her opinion and advice. She writes a blog that celebrates dogs.
Article :By J S Carrillo

Types of Barkers and How To Stop Their Dog Barking
It is very true that dogs bark in order to communicate. However, this doesn't eliminate that the fact that it is irritating for us! Especially when it comes excessively. To give you a quick guide, I am going to be enumerating different types of barkers and ways on how to modify their behavior.
First up! We have dogs that are alert or warning barkers. These are the dogs that bark at mail carriers or at anyone who comes near your house. Basically, their mentality is that they think they have done something good with barking because it resulted to that stranger's leaving. Now, this may come excessively if you don't intercede. The dog may want you to notice, hence, he barks longer. A good way to fix this problem is by signaling him that everything is okay after around one or two barks.
Often, the command "Enough" will do just the trick. To teach him this command, just set up a situation wherein he will bark but not too much. Let's say, let him stay inside the house and knock on the door. After one bark from him stop knocking and say "enough" then reward him with a treat. Timing here is critical. You must only give the treat once he stopped barking. And say enough when he is quiet not when he is barking or he might think he gets the treat whenever he barks. So that later when he barks, he can associate the word enough to being quiet.
Next, we have fear barkers. These type of dogs often start with a warning bark, but then they progress to a fearful bark. You can start training him by setting up situations wherein people would approach from far off. If he is relaxed, give him a treat. Slowly you can let this people come near and be sure to make them go near only to a point where he is still relaxed. If he stays relaxed even with the proximity of the stranger, give him a treat. This way he will be able to associate the treat with the feeling of being relaxed.
Lastly, we are going to be talking about self-identification barkers. These dogs often come when the household is composed of multiple dogs. Often, this happens when there is an instigator dog and then all the other dogs will join in. You can solve this by trying to let them focus on something else, like playing with their favorite toys.
These are just three examples of barker problems. We have to keep in mind that there are more possible problems why your dog is barking excessively. So, probably the most important thing I would like to add is that dogs usually reflect their owner's behavior.
Therefore, we should also check our behaviors as well. If we are nervous, they feel that and become nervous too! However, they don't have the capacity to talk like we do. So, they bark instead.
Article  :By James S Long

Useful Information About Havanese Breed of Dogs
It is believed that the Havanese dog is a crossbreed of the poodle and the extinct Bichon Tenerife. It is also believed that the first breed of this dog was found in the Canary Islands. Let us look at some of the characteristics of the Havanese breed of dogs that make them unique.
One of the beautiful things about these dogs is that they have an elegant and beautiful coat. The touch and feel of the coat is similar to that of silk. To ensure that the coat remains beautiful and elegant, it has to be groomed regularly. This will prevent the coat from matting.
Some dog professionals have classified this dog as being hypoallergenic. This means that people who have allergies can have these types of dogs as their pets because they usually don't shed their coat. If you search for images of this dog breed online, you will find that many of them are small dogs. They are similar to toys which one can easily play with.
When compared to other breeds of dogs, the Havanese breed is much easier to train.
Just like human beings, the Havenese breed has to be fed 3 times a day. The food should be given in regulated amounts. You should not give these dogs leftover food. For them to grow well, you have to give them dog food which can be purchased from the retail stores. Once in a while, you can 'spoil' them with a few healthy snacks including egg whites, apples that don't have seeds and carrots. The Havanese breed can also feed on raw diet which can be obtained from butcher shops and supermarkets. Some of the advantages of feeding them with raw diet is that it improves the beauty and texture of their coat, they thrive longer and their health in enhanced.
These types of dogs are very affectionate and gentle. They love to play a lot. They are very social dogs. Dog trainers recommend that these types of dogs should not be left alone for a long time because of their temperament. Leaving them alone will make them suffer from separation anxiety. Being social dogs, it would be best if they always had company.
The above are a few facts about Havanese breed of dogs. If you are looking for a wonderful lifetime and lifestyle pet, then the Havanese breed of dog is the one for you.
Article :By G Sonali

Ticks - A Very Serious Threat to Your Dog's Health
Ticks and dogs have always been associated with each other. Whenever there is a dog, the main concern is to prevent your pet from having this kind of "insect," which might even infest not just your beloved dog but also the nooks and corners of your house. This parasitic correlation led to so many different "do-it-yourself (DIYs)" manuals and even medical researches in order to eradicate the possible out-break of ticks on your dog. But before going into exterminating this parasite, how much information do we know about these itchy leaks?
Well, first of all is that ticks are not really insects, but arachnids. They belong to the same family of mites, spiders, and scorpions. It has a one piece body, harpoon, and crab-like legs which has sticky secretion that helps it to hold on to its host. Believe it or not, in United States alone, there are almost 200 known species of ticks which lives in the woods, grasses, forests, and even in the cities.
Ticks has a four stage life cycle-the egg, larvae, nymphs, and adult. Depending on their species, a tick may take less than a year or up to several years in order to go through its life cycle. Though the life expectancy varies that much, the main fact here is the females of this animals can lat about 100 eggs at a time and 3,000 to 6,000 eggs per batch. Due to its capabilities to multiply rapidly, ticks have a numerous lists of host, which includes dogs, as well as humans. There are four primary diseases brought by this parasites which are-Babesiosis, inhibits loss of appetite, weakness, pale gums and lethargy; Ehrlichiosis, inhibits muscle aches or pains and high fever; Lyme disease, inhibits swollen joints, lameness, poor appetite and fever; and last but not the least, Tick paralysis in dogs, inhibits gradual or partial paralysis and poor coordination
Of all the fours diseases, the Lyme disease is the worst and can even infect humans. Due to this, it is advisable for your dogs to have Lyme disease vaccine so that even though your dog has ticks, you can be rest assured that your dog, your family and yourself is safe from the said disease. However, whenever you see such symptoms of this disease from your pet, bring him or her immediately to a veterinarian so that he or she can be diagnosed and be treated accordingly.
Gerald is a contributor for Glucosamine for Dogs Guide that provides the complete online resource for Glucosamine Chondroitin and treating arthritis in dogs, so that your best friend can have the comfort he deserves!
Article :By Gerald Navarro