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It is wonderful that you have such visions of you and your puppy playing at the park and just having fun. So you finally got your new little friend of your dreams, but what do I do now with him? Well for starters you will have to train him so he will be well behaved around other people and other animals and is house broken. We will give you some helpful tips to help you enjoy your little friend and make your life a little bit easier.One of the first things that you have to do is to establish who the boss is in your family. It is very important that you build this foundation with him so that your relationship will grow. You can shower him with love and praise when he has done a command correctly but you do have to retain control. Make sure he knows how to sit when told and if you have to gently position him how to do it.The second thing you can do is take your new puppy outside to do his thing in his potty area. Then give him a praise on doing such a good job. You will have to do this … [Read more...] about Four Steps to Basics Puppy Training

Starting anything new can be an experience and sometimes traumatic without knowing where or how to begin. I am ready to share my 40 years of experience owning dogs, that were your "throw away rejected dogs" that have all made fabulous pets. My best 5 tips are:Pet tip 1: Attitude. What is your attitude towards taking in a pet that may have been abused or neglected. What will it take to develop a strong bonding with the dog, let's say, that will keep you forever together.Pet tip 2: Time. Do you have the time to spend with the dog or are you wanting this to be a pet that spends most of his time outside, alone or inside alone? Or, are you committed to spending time with the dog besides feeding him? Are you able to pet the dog daily, spend some quality time with your best friend who you adopted? I see time as an important factor when adopting a dog that will be happy at your home.Pet tip 3: Feeding. I know there are many diets out there and you have to be confused by all the products on the … [Read more...] about 5 Helpful Tips to Consider Before Adopting a Dog

The psychological aspect of Police dog training is often left to the realm of "sticking to what works best" rather than understanding, at a deep level, those dynamics which achieve true harmony and balance between dog and handler. This surface approach to training often relies on instinct rather than deep insight. This lack of insight can cause uncertainty and lead to misinterpretation of the human and dog dynamic. An example of this came be seen within the protective training component. Thinking that the only way to ensure a high level of reliability trainers will adopt a bite and hold approach rather than bark and hold. An issue with a dog not releasing a bite on command indicates harmony has not been achieved to the level needed between dog and handler. Surface thinking and understanding needlessly increases liability issues for the Agency or Department. Once the right perspective and insight into this relationship has been achieved the K-9 team and Department benefits from a high … [Read more...] about The Psychological Aspect of Police K-9 Training

It is never a good thing for an animal (or a person for that matter) to have prolonged diarrhea, but it is even worse for a nursing mother. Dehydration, a symptom of diarrhea, can cause serious complications which can include organ failure and sometimes death if not detected early in nursing dogs. This article is designed to help new breeders with the female dogs that have diarrhea and or dehydration.One way you can check for dehydration is to do the following: Using your thumb, pointer finger and middle finger pinch a good amount of skin and fur, at the base of the head, between the shoulder blades. While you have a hold of the skin and fur pull up and away from the body, forming a tent, then release and observe how fast or slow the skin and fur returns to normal. If it returns quickly, she is well hydrated, however if it is very slow, or remains tented she is dehydrated.If, after preforming the test, you believe your dog is dehydrated, you can feed her water using a turkey baster or … [Read more...] about Diarrhea and Nursing Female Dogs

Now that you have successfully installed your pet fence is time for training. training is the most important part of having a successful pet containment system. When starting the training you will need a leash preferably 15 foot in length, a flat collar and some treats as a reward for the dogs good behavior. The training we want to make fun for the dog as well as the owner.The first thing is to take the dog into the yard and spend some time playing with the dog. His yard has changed as it now has a line of flags delineating the boundaries. If the dog approaches the flag line out of curiosity pull the dog back to you and praise him as a good dog. From this point forward you always want to teach the dog turning back into the yard is the proper thing to do.If you the system you bought has a sound only setting place it on this setting, if not place rubber caps on the probes or electrical tape. Now you want to place the receiver on the dog. Start by venturing towards the flag line as you … [Read more...] about Now You Have Installed Your Invisible Dog Fence It Is Time for Training