First Aid For Dog Diarrhea
If your dog is suffering from diarrhea, it is not right to just let the condition take its toll While diarrhea may heal without you doing anything about it, that path is a very dangerous road to take
Dog Announces $35,000 Donation to Study the Rabies Vaccine
Chiclet T. Dog, canine co-author of the award-winning book 'Scared Poopless: The Straight Scoop on Dog Care,' announces a $35,000 matching gift to the Rabies Challenge Fund. The Fund is conducting studies to prove that vaccine immunity persists for at least five years, and maybe as long as seven. Phase Two of the study will investigate vaccine additives called adjuvants and set up a reporting system for adverse reactions.
Indoor Dogfishing — Fun Way To Exercise A Small Or Medium Size Dog
When I had a Toy Poodle, I used a small beanie baby toy tied to a twenty foot long cord to exercise him for at least ten minutes at a time, twice a day. I'd throw it across the room and he'd run after it to snatch it up, fueled by canine fantasies of ripping it apart.
Female Dog Names: Choosing the Right Name For Your Girl Dog
Whether you have adopted a cute little female puppy or your new dog is a bit of an older lady, you'll find that you need to think up a name for her Naming your new dog is a fairly important part of making her part of your family, and you'll discover that the more thought you put into it, the better
The Russkiy - The Little Russian Dog
The Russkiy Toy dog is one of the smallest breeds in the world. He compares in size to a Chiihuahua and might even be smaller. He weighs around 6.61 pounds and his height is between 7.9 - 11 inches.
Is Your Dog Fat?
Obesity is one of the greatest health concerns facing dogs. You can and should do something about it.
Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Dog
Emlyn Williams Theatre, Mold, North Wales: 20th February 2003Clwyd Theatr Cymru commemorated the 50th anniversary of the death of the Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas (1914-1953) with a superb run of performances by a small but accomplished cast of actors.Described in the programme as "A theatrical journey through the prose writing of Dylan Thomas", the production was created by Tim Baker, an Associate of the Royal National Theatre, who won the Manchester Evening News Best Visiting Production award in 1992 for the highly acclaimed To Kill a Mockingbird.
Winning at the Dog Track With Insider Tips
When I first started going to the track, greyhound racing was in its glory days They still paraded the dogs to the starting boxes with a post parade and even played march music when they did it
Introducing Pegetables Dog Chew Treats Made with Real Carrots, Corn and Celery
New Pegetables Dog Chew Treats are good news for health-minded pet parents. Made with real vegetables to support a dog's daily diet and help them live longer, healthier lives, Pegetables are fortified with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, protein, fiber, calcium, and vitamins A, B, C, D and E. They are available in three tasty flavors, carrot, corn and celery, and are naturally shaped to resemble their actual garden counterparts and to aid consumption.
3 Tips For Better Dog Training Success
A lot of dog trainers will tell you that you do not have to correct your dog at all They believe in positive reinforcement, with the absence of a reward being viewed as punishment enough to stop many unwanted behaviors
Dog Jewelry: A Celebration of Mans Best Friend
"Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent.
Common Household Products Can Poison Your Dog
Several months ago I adopted Hank, a five-year old mutt, from the local Humane Society. I had every hope that he would be a companion and playmate for Banjo, my Australian Shepherd. Unfortunately, things didn't turn out the way I expected. All in all, it was a very bad day for me, for the local veterinarian, for the people at the animal shelter who had come to love quiet, mild-mannered Hank, and, of course, for Hank himself.
Best Gear For Car Trips With Your Dog
In the dog days of summer, high gas prices are keeping vacationers a little closer to home. FetchDog has a line up of great car travel gear that makes it easy to take your beloved pooch along with you. Now those day trips and long weekends can be more like a real vacation.
Dog Training – Early Training Is Essential
Dogs are a fantastic edition to any family but like all youngsters they need training. If you do not train your puppy now it will take a serious amount of help from a training school to get him to be obedient later on.
Feeding Your Dog - Choosing A Good Dog Food
A Good Dog Food
Despite what the label may claim, many of the dog foods available are not a good source of nutrition for your dog and some are actually harmful The dog owner assumes that since the dog food label reads: ?complete and balanced?, ?premium?, ?Healthy?, or ?high protein? that their dog will be healthy and well fed
Recall training has two basic concepts. The first is to treat your dog well each time he comes to you. Be it a kind word, a pat on the head, or a scratch behind the ears, Buddy will relish the affection you show him.
The second concept takes much more effort. Purchase a line that measures ten to twenty feet. Clip it onto Buddy?s collar and take him to the park or into the yard. Then, start training.
The line allows Buddy to put some distance between you. When Buddy has ventured almost to the end of his line, call him. A simple, ?Buddy come,? will suffice. Be sure to have lots of treats in your pocket just in case he shocks you and comes immediately. If he does come, give him a treat. The worst scenario is that you will have to reel in the line to make him come. With this method, Buddy is responsible for his own behavior, but you still have control over the situation if he doesn?t obey.
If Buddy sits perfectly still when you give the ?come? command, or watches birds and squirrels playing in a nearby tree, he hasn?t obeyed. Either reel him in, or go and get him and bring him to the spot where you gave the command. If this is the case, Buddy gets no reward, but no punishment either. Down play the incident and try again later.
The next time you try recall training, follow the same agenda. Never repeat the ?come? command. Buddy should come the first time he?s called. If not, reel him in or go and get him and take him to where you gave the command. Down play the incident and try again later. Do this again and again and? well, you get the picture. Repetition is the name of the game. The process is long. It may take a week, a month, a year or more of constant recall training before Buddy gets it right and comes on your first command every time. But?diligence pays off and in time when you say, ?come,? Buddy will obey.
In the meantime recall training will have its ups and downs. There will be times when Buddy will come. When this happens, give him a treat, rub his head, and scratch his ears and say, ?good boy,? or some thing similar. Whatever else you do, reward his obedience immediately. He?ll soon get the message that obedience reaps rewards and affection.
Above all, never scream, yell, or hit Buddy if he doesn?t obey. If you do, it will set your training efforts back to day one. Buddy will fear you and instead of coming on command, he will put more distance between the two of you. When he doesn?t obey simply go to him, grasp his collar and gently take him to where you gave the command. This lets him know you are ready to enforce your commands and that he has no choice but to obey.
If you run into problems and Buddy just won?t obey, seek the services of a professional dog trainer. It may cost a bit, but a professional will be able to point out where you?re going wrong. It?s well worth the expense to know that Buddy will respond to your commands. This ensures that he will always be safe, so you can enjoy each others company for many years to come.
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