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Cute Kittens, Puppies, Dogs & Cats: Pet Photo Contest Entries

Friday, July 16th, 2010

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MORE JULY PHOTO CONTEST PICTURES!

So far, I’ve only gotten about  votes in – so you guys need to really start pushing your friends, other bloggers, and family, co-workers, etc to the blog to vote for your pet. Honestly, this is one of thee MOST GENEROUS prize offerings I’ve EVER offered in the two years the blog has been around, so you don’t want to miss out on the chance to score a prize. (All packages are worth AT LEAST $60, some include pet store gift cards and boutique pet products…)

See the first of the entries here.

Anyhow, here are some more entries for the July Pet Photo Contest, again, in order they were received. You still have until June 22nd to get entries in to me, and remember, only THREE ENTRIES PER PERSON please. (Email entries to thoughtsfurpaws@gmail.com.)

So that’s it for today! ** Don’t forget to send all your contacts here to comment and leave their votes for their favorites! REMEMBER: this contest is being judged SOLELY on reader comment votes and emails with votes sent to us!

Good Luck!

Tomorrow I’ll be showing you an array of “Fun Friday Fotos!”

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New Puppy And No Experience Try Dog Training For Dummies

Friday, July 16th, 2010

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If you are getting a puppy and you don’t have any experience with dogs you need dog training for dummies. This will give you guidance on how to train a puppy the right way to fit into your lifestyle from the moment you bring them home. This takes in account whether you have a large or small dog.

When you start training your dog you need to set boundaries, this is something that dog training for dummies will help you establish for your dog. House training your dog does not only mean where they are going to the bathroom, you also have to let your dog know if they are allowed on the furniture, where they will eat and sleep and what rooms they are allowed in.

Do not start training your puppy to go to the bathroom inside on pads if you ultimately want them to go outside. This will only confuse them and you will have to train them twice. start the training with where you want them to go to the bathroom.

When you get a small dog that will stay in the house for the majority of the time using dog training for dummies will still help you. Puppy pads will be a necessity. Any time your puppy eats or drinks bring them over to the puppy pads and sit with them for a while. Talk to your puppy so they will know the words you are going to use for going to the bathroom. It is not silly because these will become commands (not that they will always go to the bathroom on command) but they will associate having to go to the “potty” or “pee pee” or “poop”, with the pad and they will go to after you stick with it.

Do not change the routine of feeding and putting your puppy on the pads or bringing your dog outside after a meal. Consistency is the key when you are training your dog. Wait with your dog, do not rush them. Dog training for dummies will let you know that if your dog has an accident let them smell it and then either take them outside or put them on their pad. Clean up the mess thoroughly or they may go there again.

Do not yell or use a harsh tone when trying to train your dog, all you need is a firm tone. Dog training for dummies lets you know that if you do not want your dog to go on the furniture never bring them up to cuddle. This will confuse them, get on the floor with them when you are going to play.

If this is your first dog then dog training for dummies is necessary for you to learn how to get your dog to learn. A puppy does not know what you want them to do, you need to show them what to do. when a puppy is trained right from the start you will have a new member of the family, a best friend and a great listener. just stay consistent with your training and use dog training for dummies and you will be just fine.

Jill Krackenburg loves training dogs! You can learn what she knows about shock collar for dogs and bark collars for dogs.

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Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

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There is an increasing number of different dog breeds rescue groups and the Staffordshire bull terrier rescue is one among them.

The reasons for this increase are usually due to several facts, but the most important two are the ones shown below:

1. People don’t know what it takes to own a dog. they think that it’s just some kind of toy that when you get sick of it you can just throw away. People don’t inform themselves and figure out that to own a Staffordshire Bull Terrier or any kind of dog you need things like money, space and a lot of time to dedicate to your new friend.

The rewards of this dedication are of course priceless.

However people nowadays live in a fast paced, have everything right now society that they often view anything as being single serving.

A great example of this is written in the book “Fight Club” where the author talks about the Christmas trees being dumped on the side of the road after the Holiday season is over. Sadly, a lot of times this same principle applies to dogs too.

2. People think that Staffordshire Bull Terriers are cute or just the pet to have right now because they saw it in a movie, documentary or someone famous showed off his staffie.

Examples of this also very sad trend can be found trough history when you think about Collies (because of Lassie), Dalmatians (101 movie) and some other kind of instant celebrity dog breed that appears on the big screen. then wait about six months and go to shelters, rescue groups only to find it full of this now abandoned dogs.

The reason for this may not always be what I mentioned in point one. It’s because people don’t do their homework and ask other staffordshire bull terrier rescue groups or owners what it takes to own a staffie.

Imagine this scenario. Some first time dog owner sees a Staffordshire Bull Terrier in a popular movie or soap opera. then their brain has what I call a buying impulse and they right away go purchase a Staffie. not knowing anything about the history, temperament, if they should get a male or female and so on….

Then after about six or seven months (that’s when the hormones are high and Staffies start showing a taste of their real temper) the owner takes his dog to the dog park, off leash and suddenly he attacks another dog because of dominance issues or fighting for some toy such as a tennis ball.

The owner has a hard time breaking the fight and must pay for the vet costs for the injured dog and has some insurance issues. then he thinks to himself, hmm this is to much for me to handle and looks for a Staffordshire Bull Terrier rescue group where he can drop off the dog.

This because he didn’t do his homework. what a shame.

Luckily there are these angels (aka Staffordshire Bull Terrier rescue groups) who will give some comfort to the abandoned staffie and will try to find a great home for it.

Not only that, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier rescue group will also make temperament tests to see what degree of dog aggression the staffie has. This is usually the biggest problem with the breed, but if you know it then you can take preventive measures and have a wonderful dog.

So again thanks to this wonderful Staffie rescue people who do this fantastic job to find a new home for staffies and avoid that they are put to sleep.

In conclusion I would like to say that the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is less abandoned than pitbulls which are more challenging to own and therefore more neglected by their owners.

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How to Train Your Dog Using The Positive Reinforcement Method

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

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It’s widely accepted among the vast majority of dog training experts that the most effective and humane way to train your dog is through a process called positive reinforcement training. This is a fancy phrase for what’s essentially a very simple theory: using positive reinforcement entails rewarding the behavior that you wish to see repeated, and ignoring the behavior that you don’t.

This method is in direct contrast to some of the now-outdated but once-popular techniques for dog training, some of which were frankly abhorrent: physical pain and intimidation (such as hanging an aggressive dog up by her collar), or inhumane methods of aversion therapy (such as shock collars for barking). Positive reinforcement works with your dog. her natural instinct is to please you the theory of positive reinforcement recognizes that lessons are more meaningful for dogs, and tend to “stick” more, when a dog is able to figure out what you’re asking under her own steam (as opposed to, say, learning “down” by being forced repeatedly into a prone position, while the word “down” is repeated at intervals).

When you use positive reinforcement training, you’re allowing her the time and the opportunity to use her own brain.

Some ways for you to facilitate the training process: use meaningful rewards. Dogs get bored pretty quickly with a routine pat on the head and a “good girl” (and, in fact, most dogs don’t even like being patted on the head watch their expressions and notice how most will balk or shy away when a hand descends towards their head).

To keep the quality of your dog’s learning at a high standard, use tempting incentives for good behavior. Food treats and physical affection are what dog trainers refer to as “primary incentives”, in other words, they’re both significant rewards that most dogs respond powerfully and reliably to use the right timing. when your dog obeys a command, you must mark the behavior that you’re going to reward so that, when she gets that treat in her mouth, she understands exactly what behavior it was that earned her the reward.

Some people use a clicker for this: a small metal sound-making device, which emits a distinct “click” when pressed. the clicker is clicked at the exact moment that a dog performs the desired behavior (so, if asking a dog to sit, you’d click the clicker just as the dog’s bottom hits the ground).

You can also use your voice to mark desired behavior: just saying “Yes!” in a happy, excited tone of voice will work perfectly. Make sure that you give her the treat after the marker and remember to use the marker consistently. If you only say “Yes!” or use the clicker sometimes, it won’t have any significance to your dog when you do do it; she needs the opportunity to learn what that marker means (i.e., that she’s done something right whenever she hears the marker, and a treat will be forthcoming very shortly).

So be consistent with your marker. be consistent with your training commands, too. when you’re teaching a dog a command, you must decide ahead of time on the verbal cue you’re going to be giving her, and then stick to it. so, when training your dog to not jump up on you, you wouldn’t ask her to “get off”, “get down”,and “stop jumping”, because that would just confuse her; you’d pick one phrase, such as “No jump”, and stick with it. even the smartest dogs don’t understand English they need to learn, through consistent repetition, the actions associated with a particular phrase.

Her rate of obedience will be much better if you choose one particular phrase and use it every time you wish her to enact a certain behavior for you. how to reward your dog meaningfully All dogs have their favorite treats and preferred demonstrations of physical affection.

Some dogs will do back-flips for a dried liver snippet; other dogs just aren’t ‘chow hounds’ (big eaters) and prefer to be rewarded through a game with a cherished toy, or through some physical affection from you. You’ll probably already have a fair idea of how much she enjoys being touched and played with each dog has a distinct level of energy and demonstrativeness, just like humans do. the best ways to stroke your dog , most dogs really like having the base of the tail (the lowest part of their back, just before the tail starts) scratched gently; having their chests rubbed or scratched (right between the forelegs) is usually a winner, too. you can also target the ears, gently rub the ear flap between your thumb and finger, or scratch gently at the base.

As far as food is concerned, it’s not hard to figure out what your dog likes: just experiment with different food treats until you find one that she really goes nuts for. when it comes to food, trainers have noted an interesting thing: dogs actually respond most reliably to training commands when they receive treats sporadically, instead of predictably.

Intermittent treating seems to keep dogs on their toes, and more interested in what might be on offer it prevents them from rowing tired of the food rewards, and from making a conscious decision to forego a treat. how to correct your dog meaningfully the great thing about positive reinforcement training is that it doesn’t require you to do anything that might go against the grain. you won’t be called upon to put any complex, weighty correctional theories into practice, or be required to undertake any harsh punitive measures.

When it comes to positive reinforcement training, all you have to do is ignore the behavior that you don’t wish to see repeated.Not getting any attention (because you’re deliberately ignoring her) is enough to make just about any dog pretty miserable, and thus is a powerful correctional tool. Contemporary belief in dog training states that we should simply ignore incorrect responses to a training command that, with no reinforcement from us (yes, even negative attention like verbal corrections counts as reinforcement: to some dogs, negative attention is better than no attention at all), the dog will stop the behavior of her own accord.

The bigger the fuss you make over her when she does get it right, the clearer the connection will be between a particular behavior(s) eliciting no response at all, but other behaviors (the right response) eliciting massive amounts of positive attention from you.

Recommended Reading hopefully this newsletter’s given you a good basic insight into the more helpful attitudes and techniques to use when training your dog. However, the subject remains pretty complex, and it’s a good idea to learn as much about effective training techniques as possible.

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Would You Rescue a Handicapped Hero – A War Dog?

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

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Did you know that America has an almost unknown force of heroes who risk the most dangerous missions, scouting, searching for explosives, helping to save wounded soldiers and other clandestine and super dangerous activities?

These heroes have for years been unsung and at one time were abandoned or worse at the end of their tour…with nary a thanks or even a ride home.

America’s War Dogs have saved the lives of countless Americans and are only recently being recognized and given a 2nd chance at life in appreciation for their heroic deeds.

Some are injured and handicapped physically or perhaps are simply longing for a home…which bears fruit to the real question of today.

Would you Save the Life of a Handicapped Hero?

If we examine our attitude toward dogs with handicaps, (they may be war dogs or dogs from your local neighborhood or shelter) perhaps we can learn a bit about ourselves in the process.

IF YOU ALREADY HAVE a DOG this is still worth reading as it is really about the meaning and value of all life.

Generally, when people decide to adopt or rescue a dog, the first thought that comes to mind is that cute puppy they saw in a pet store( bad choice) shelter, rescue, or happily playing in the their neighbor’s front yard.

There is no doubt that a healthy young puppy can be a wonderful addition to any household. And a lively, already house trained, ready to go adult pooch can be just the perfect addition for a busy household looking for a ‘ready to go’ companion.

Perfect puppy, perfect adult dog, what can be better than that? the answer may surprise you but the most rewarding experience that you ever have may be the time your life is blessed by the company of a handicapped dog.

I have had the opportunity to spend untold hours in hospitals for patients of the human variety. I’ve seen children stricken with cancer, elderly folks propped up in bed during their final illness, someone’s former husband or wife, alone and suffering through an illness, praying for a chance to be needed again.

In every age group, with every infirmity, there remains in the heart of the afflicted a desire to love and be loved. I would sometimes stop and chat for a moment or two with such a patient on their way to their next medical procedure or grabbing a few moments of freedom during a wheel chair ride.

Anxious to interact they would recount stories of their youth, times they spent fishing, with family, being needed.

The very same analogy applies to handicapped dogs. Whether born with a deformity, injured in an accident or during war, abused or recovering from a medical condition, these dogs yearn to love and be loved. Having endured so much to survive they want nothing more than to show their appreciation, their love, and to share the wisdom that only a soul that has endured much is capable of.

War dogs have endured the most extreme of dangers and while most are healthy and sound they have never had a chance at a happy home life.

When you adopt a handicapped dog or a war dog you will become a student. a student of life, a student of love, a student of compassion, and you will have a teacher who will be your most joy-filled companion in life’s adventures. And you will be adopting a hero, handicapped physically or one that just needs and deserves a loving home.

If you are ready to adopt a handicapped dog in her journey of life you must be prepared to give her your time and necessary resources such as a doggy wheelchair.

In return, you will be repaid by an experience that will ingrain upon your heart and soul a perspective that will stay with you for the remainder of your life. Lucky dog, lucky you.:)

War dog or local handicapped buddy who needs a 2nd chance at life.. they are all heroes and pals.

If you are ready to save a wonderful life:

Start your search for a handicapped dog now by visiting

petswithdisabilities.org

For more information about America’s War Dogs visit the U.S. Dept of Defense website at: tinyurl.com/2uo76or

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Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) In Dogs (Simon Harris)

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

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The canine distemper virus (CDV) causes a highly contagious disease in dogs known as distemper. Dogs who contract distemper suffer damage to their gastrointestinal, central nervous and respiratory systems. Distemper is incurable and often fatal.

Puppies between the ages of three and six months are most susceptible to the disease, although older dogs and other carnivorous mammals can also contract distemper. At one time, distemper was the leading cause of death among puppies that had not been vaccinated. Since the distemper vaccine was created in the early 60s, incidents of distemper and distemper related deaths have dropped considerably.

CDV is transmitted via airborne viral particles that dogs inhale. Infected dogs also shed the virus through bodily secretions and excretions. in this manner it is easy for an infected dog to cause the infection of another dog.

Distemper causes a multitude of symptoms that include various respiratory and gastrointestinal s ymptoms to central nervous system disorders. in fact, dogs that die as a result of distemper actually die from central nervous complications caused by the disease or from secondary bacterial infections.

Diagnosing distemper is difficult for a veterinarian to diagnose as blood tests are not helpful in detecting the presence of CDV. Successful diagnosis often relies on the ruling out of comparative disorders whose symptoms can often suggest the presence of CDV.

Because there is no cure for distemper, treatment for the disease is supportive and a vet will attempt to treat the symptoms as best as possible. A clean, warm, and draft free environment should be created and maintained to ensure the dog is as comfortable as possible. The eyes and nose should be kept free of discharge, and medication to treat diarrhea should be administered. Dogs suffering from distemper must be given plenty of fluids to help reduce fever and prevent dehydration. Other symptoms are treate d as they appear if possible.

Like any viral disease, prevention is a much better and more successful option than treatment and the best option is vaccination during the early weeks of life. The distemper vaccination creates a long lasting immunity to the virus, but it is not permanent. Annual inoculations are recommended to maintain the dog

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How To Easily Potty Train A Dog

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

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Dog owners have the obligation to potty train their dogs. The truth is if you potty train your dog, you are saving yourself from the stress of having to clean your house or other places of your dog’s poop and urine. another truth is that it is best advised to potty train your dog while it is a puppy. In this article, I will reveal to you how to easily potty train your dog.

Research has made us know that puppies like to urinate almost every fifteen to twenty minutes after every meal or drink. The truth is if you do not potty train your dog, you will hate yourself as well as your dog because it will mess the whole place up almost every time. Remember that the best time to potty train your dog is when it is a puppy.

The process of potty training a dog is not such a hard task as you might think or made to believe. first and foremost, the most critical step to potty train your dog is to regularly take it to its potty spot every time it needs to urinate or defecate. by doing this, you are making the dog recognize the potty spot. The dog gets used to the smell of the spot and realizes it needs to go there every time it needs to urinate or defecate. you should always take your dog out at a scheduled time on daily basis. Periods like every morning when it wakes up, after every meal, after every drink and before it goes to bed.

Furthermore, you should always be observant about your dog’s behavior or signs before it pees or defecates. When you have discovered these signs, you should take it to its potty spot when it shows any of those signs. if you have mastered its signs and have consistently taken it to its potty spot, with time, your dog will go to the potty spot when it needs to relieve itself. It is obviously better if your dog learns to go to its potty spot voluntarily. To get this done, you need to make your dog used to a particular command word for urinating or defecating. When you make your dog used to the command words, you will not need to take it to the potty spot any longer it will go there voluntarily.

Be patient with your dog during the potty training period and always reward it if it potties at the right spot voluntarily.

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How to Teach a Dog Down

Monday, July 12th, 2010

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Before You begin:

o Take your dog potty o Have plenty of treats available o Take your dog to an area with little or no distractions o Have a leash attached to your dog’s collar

Put your dog into a ‘Sit’ position and stand in front of him or her. let your dog know that you have a treat by letting him or her lick or smell it. Hold your dog’s leash in your left hand and the treat in your right hand.

Next, kneel down in front of your dog. Don’t allow the dog to jump on you when doing this.

As you say the word ‘Down’, hold the treat between the dog’s front paws. Repeat this command until the dog lies down. You may have to move the treat around between his or her front paws to get them to lie down.

Placing the treat between their paws will cause the dog’s head to drop down to smell and eat the treat. when they do this, their bodies will naturally drop down too. If your dog isn’t lying down, then move the treat further back toward your dog’s chest.

If that method does not work then try by starting with the treat by your dog’s nose and slowly moving to the ground. Then slowly move the treat between their paws. Starting this way will allow the dog to focus on the treat and want to follow it; which will lead them to the lying down position on the floor.

As soon as your dog lies down, praise first and then give him or her the treat. Always remember to do it in that order- Positive reinforcement and then they are given the reward. this order is recommended because the dog is being praised for doing what you wanted him or her to do. Then, the treat is given as a reward for doing that right. this will also inspire your dog to do better. After your dog has successfully done the ‘Down’ command, you can incorporate the ‘Stay’ command if your dog is familiar with it.

Do not get frustrated if your dog doesn’t understand immediately. Some dogs take longer to teach ‘Down’ to than others. For dogs to go down on the floor means to lower their guard, and some are just not comfortable with that. Remember your dog needs to be taught the command before he or she can fully understand its meaning. this may take longer than you would like, but like everything else in dog training the outcome is worth it in the end.

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Live Article Directory » How To Stop Your Dog Barking

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

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Train Your Dog to Stop Barking

Dogs usually bark because they are bored. Dogs want a lot of attention and they don’t know how to behave when alone. Unfortunately, we have usually set this situation up ourselves. you want your dog to be happy, so you spoil him: you give your dogs treats and pat him whenever you wish. it is entirely normal for you to act this way and entirely normal for your dog to complain when he feels neglected.

You must teach your dog that barking for your attention doesn’t work. If he is unhappy outdoors and he barks and you eventually bring him inside the house, he will learn that barking gets results. If you yell at him when he barks, your dog also sees that as reward. your dog thinks, “I’m bored so maybe I can get my owner to yell at me again.” when you yell at your dog it just doesn’t work. If you use negative reinforcement, it can still be useful. here is a little story that will help explain what I mean:

Many years ago, I owned a young dog. there were times when this dog barked at night for no apparent reason. My dog was warm and well-fed, and he had plenty of water. his kennel was clean and dry. all he lacked was entertainment, while I sat inside and watched TV to keep me entertained. when I yelled at him to be “quiet”, it made no difference and he kept barking.

Let me tell you what did work:

I put a small amount of water in a plastic cup and quietly stood in front of my dog, without saying a word. when my dog started barking again, I would quickly splash some water in his face. I woould then turn around turn around and go back inside and watch TV – all without saying a word. I did this about two or three times during the first night, once or twice during the second night and maybe only once the night after that. after doing this I ended up with peace and quiet.

It is important that you say the word “Quiet” and repeat saying it calmly and clearly once or twice in a normal voice. This will teach your dog to associate the word “Quiet” with water in his face and not with the barking behaviour. what you must do later, in situations where he would normaly bark but he stays quiet instead, is you calmly praise him.

Barking and Growling

If you have a dog that barks and growls and shows his teeth in a threatening way, it means he is getting ready to bite you. Please do not squirt water in his face or up his nose and do not threaten him. you should consult with your veterinarian or dog psychologist.

Barking when you are Not Home

You need to make sure that you have done the all basic things:Make sure that your dog has food and water,Make sure he has a comfortable place to relax where he can’t see people or other pets,If necessary, bring him indoors.the chance are high that if your dog is problem barker, he has never learned to be alone. He has become accustomed to your lavish attention without him having to earn it. He thinks he is the center of the world and when he finds himself abandoned he becomes distraught and then he starts barking. This is a natural behaviour for all dogs.

You should Be a Good Role Model

Your dog only hears, “blah, blah, blah”, when you talk to him. the important thing when communicating with your dog, is the way you say the words and the body language you display when saying the words. If you make a big deal of things by repeatedly reassuring your dog that everything is ok and you’ll be back soon, then you really are making things worse. If you then excitedly greet your dog when you arrive home, it reinforces the idea in your dogs mind, that when he stays alone all day, it really is a big deal.

Only Praise and Pat Your Dog when He Deserves It

This is an important thing that is not easy to do. it is important that you do it and that the whole family follows this rule. In order to train a more obedient dog, you should only touch your dog when he has responded correctly to a command. Teach your dog to sit and when he sits praise him with a simple “good dog” and a pat on the head. you can gradually work up to longer sit times and evetually your dog can be relied upon to sit and stay in all situations. the bonus is that your guests will appreciate this obedient behaviour. you often see dogs jump up to greet their owners. A lot of dog owners believe that since they enjoy this type of greeting then other people enjoy this greeting also. Unfortunatel, this is just not true.

How To Practice “Being Out of Touch”

Now that you are nott patting, stroking and fondling your dog all the time, he will be learning now that it’s ok to be “out of touch” for a short while. you should get him some good toys he can chew, such as Nylabones and Kongs. you should let your dog become distracted with a chew toy and then calmly and quietly leave the room, closing the door behind you. after a few minutes, preferably before your dog has become distraught about your absence, you can come back into the room and resume what you were doing. you should move calmly and not say anything. If your dog races over to greet you, you should ignore him completely not say a word. Don’t even look at him. you need to teach your dog that your separation was completely unimportant and natural to you. This will then train your dog to think the same way.

Stop Saying Goodbye To Your Dog

When you are about to leave your dog alone for the day, you should start your morning schedule about ten minutes earlier than normal. Make sure your dog as been fed and try to get him settled in with a chew toy. you should get completely ready to walk out the door and then just sit down with the newspaper or a magazine. Make sure you just ignore your dog completely. after you have had several minutes of calm separation you should quietly walk out the door and go to work. Make sure you do not say good bye, to your dog and do not even look at him. even though you are leaving for the day, you do not want to make this is into a big deal. when you return home later in the day, you must be equally calm and not make a big deal. just ignore your dog and do not pat him. Do not get excited about greeting him. go inside and change your clothes or whatever you do when you get home. once your dog has settled down then you can acknowledge him by telling him to sit. Only after he sits does he get a pat on the head and a simple “good dog”. it is no big deal, you were only away for the day.

Dogs Need Toys while To Play With

If you leave your dog alone during the day, then he is in an unnatural situation. He is all alone with nothing to do. If you want to avoid having a dog that barks and tears up your house, then you need to keep your dog busy.

There are many great toys on the market such as Kong chew toys with hollow and openings at both ends. you can put food or dog treats inside these toys. you can try putting a dog biscuit in there at first, then later you could try packing it with canned food and freeze it, so it takes your dog a long time to get the food out. This is a great way to keep your dog busy while you’re gone and at the same time your dog must work to earn some food. you can buy several Kongs and hide them in different places. In order for this exercise to work, your dog must be feeling hungry.

If your dog is overweight and getting too much food, you can find adjustable feeding balls that also work with dry food. In order for your dog to get to the food, he ust roll the ball around so that the food falls out through the holesmin the toy. you can make sure that getting a full meal takes a long time. another method you could try, is try leaving the TV on for entertainment while you are away.

Stop Your Dog Barking by Distraction

You need to make something mysterious or unsettling happen or something so puzzling that your dog forgets to bark for a while. If you make a short sharp unidentifiable sound, it should distract your dog. you will have to use your own ingenuity, but here is a suggestion:

Head off to work as you usually do in the morning and calmly ignore your dog. get in your car and drive away then quietly return, approaching from downwind. If your dog barks you should make some sharp noise. you may have to repeat this over several days.

If you are at this point and still having difficulty, a citronella anti-barking collar is probably your best solution.

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How to Teach Your Dog to Sit

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

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There are five different ways you can teach your dog to sit. the hardest part is probably figuring out exactly what method your dog or puppy will respond to. you need to look at the dogs personality and ask yourself a few questions. is your dog food driven? Does he always beg for snacks, does he race for his bowl, does he always seem hungry? If that is the case then the chances are your dog is food driven.

If you dog doesn’t seem to eat a lot, or isn’t interested in food or snacks from the table then does he respond to praise? Does he follow you around the house, try and sleep on your bed or climb onto your lap? Does he get upset if left alone? Then your dog is probably responding to praise and attention and wanting to bond with you.

The third possibility is that your dog has a very strong personality – he seems to want to be the leader of the pack and will enter through doors before you, and not be happy watching you eat dinner. He may want to play rough, or mouth you – this means he is pretending to bite you. This type of dog is probably fighting for dominance with you.

Now that you’ve figured out what type of dog you have – food driven, praise focussed, or dominant then pick the method that will suit your dog.

A food driven dog is likely to be easy to teach to sit. Simply grab a tasty bit of meat and stand right over your dog. Dangle the food in front of the dog but move it away every time he jumps for it, or goes onto his hind legs. move the food back when the dog is standing only. Then move it over his head – so that he needs to look up to see the snack. Keep moving until the dog puts his backside on the ground in an attempt to keep the snack in sight. He’s now sitting. Excellent. Reward with the food immediately and then keep repeating this. Quickly the dog will learn to sit before the food is waved over his head. Then you can work on removing the snack all of the time – only give it sometimes. the dog will continue to sit in the hope of a snack.

If your dog is praise and attention focused then the method is similar – except that you reward the dog with pats and a toy or a game with you. you can try the same method but waving the toy over the dog’s head instead. These type of dogs also respond well to click training or hand training – where the click of a special sound signals the dog to sit, or the use of a hand signal, such as a palm face down, moving down. Lavish attention on the dog afterwards and his love for you will mean that he’ll continue to sit.

For a dominant dog your choice is either to force the dog’s backside to the ground and hold it there, while repeating the word “sit”, or to use a choker chain that you pull upwards, forcing the dog to sit. This is quite dangerous because you may be training a dominant dog to be aggressive towards humans – and that is never a good thing. instead try to see if your dog will respond to food, human company or games.

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