To have an enjoyable life

Dog training can be one of the most important investments that you make in your dog. If you can instill obedience and loyalty in your dog as a puppy, you will have a family friend for life. You can learn more about how important training your dog is.

Always give your dog the tools for success. If you are training it to stop chewing things it shouldnt be chewing on, give it things that it can chew on. It is also important that a dog who chews is protected from danger. Common household items like nylons and hairbrushes pose a grave threat to your dog and can cause him to choke.



 For optimal dog training results, you must make sure that your dog is active at all times. Dogs are not meant to just lay around. To have an enjoyable life, they need to be able to get out and run and work. Train your dog for agility, jog with it or take it to the park. If you stay active with him, he is not likely to get bored.

 Always keep the atmosphere positive and motivational when conducting a training session with your dog. If your dog performs a task you ask him to, reward him. Negative reinforcement will only confuse your dog early in its training and is likely to make your dog afraid of you.

 When training your dog, always remember to have fun. Playing with your dog helps build a stronger bond between dog and human, which encourages the dog to respond positively during training. Although dog training can be fun, you dont really want to spend all your time in training mode.

 Keep dog training techniques positive and upbeat. Remain motivated, even when training gets tough. If your dog performs a task you ask him to, reward him. Punishing your dog will not achieve the desired results and does more harm than good.

 Use treats your dog really loves to achieve maximum training efficiency. This might be an extra-special treat that your dog does not ordinarily have the opportunity to enjoy.

 Train your dog on a regular basis to make sure he understands the rules of the house. Too many owners tend to be under the impression that once they have trained their dog, thats the end of it. But pets and humans actually share the same types of habit learning systems; if they dont practice they will forget! Therefore, it is vital that your dog follows an established rule system at all times.

 You need a commanding control if you are starting to train your dog. Your dog will neither obey nor respect you if he believes he is the leader of your household. Never allow your dog pull on the leash while you are on a walk.

 If you lack patience or cannon remain even-tempered during the training session, do not push forward. If you cannot focus on remaining patient when training your dog, it will quickly lose interest in what you are trying to teach.

 Take note of the tone of your voice as you discipline your pet. Dogs are very empathic to their trainers emotions. An appropriate firm tone can really reinforce a disciplinary message.

 Always give your dog the tools for success. If you are training it to stop chewing things it shouldnt be chewing on, give it things that it can chew on. In addition, keep the household objects that could be dangerous away from your pet. Items like hairbrushes can cause a dog to choke or could block their airway.

 Your dog should not get to choose when he will and will not listen. If you dont have time to make sure a command is carried out, dont give the command.

 When your dog reaches six months, make sure that your dog is spayed or neutered. This should coincide with the beginning of obedience classes. A dog that has been spayed or neutered will be a more obedient dog. You and your pet will enjoy a longer and happier life together.

 During your training program, keep your dog interested by using many different types of treats. You can increase your dogs incentive to learn the desired behaviors by offering treats that are extra-special. This helps your pet to understand that this is no ordinary reward.

 You will find dogs are simply dogs. Allow for activities that let him be himself and have fun. Dogs need to eat well, a spacious run, and lots of toys and interesting things to occupy their time.

 Do not tie more than one dog in the same area. It is possible for the chains to become intertwined, and the animals can be hurt as they try to get free. If a large dog becomes tangled with a smaller one they could wrap up to the point the airway of the latter is closed off and the dog would die.

 You should not initiate a training session unless you are in a calm and patient mood. Be patient when training your puppy, so you can both stay focused.

 Do not tie a couple of dogs closely together. The dogs could get wrapped up and they may be injured. If one dog happens to be much larger than the other, the small dog could get tangled to the point that it could choke to death.

 A clicker works well when training most dogs. Using a clicker is as simple as showing your dog that good things happen when the clicking noise is heard. Try using this technique right away, doing it frequently over a span of a few days. Your dog will soon know that the clicking noise means that they are doing a good job.

 Now that the people who are interested in training their new pet dog have, hopefully, learned some new tricks, they can proceed to pass them along to their pets. Once a dog is on its way to learning, the owner will begin to appreciate the dedication that he or she has shown for doing the right thing for mans best friend..

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Dog Ear Infections And The Way The Dogs Ear Works

By John Williams

Dog ear infections are common in dogs and in many other pets alike, these infections can be caused by numerous situations and causes but as your pet relies heavily on their hearing to judge many of the every day aspects of life it can be extremely annoying for them as well as soar and a painful nuisance during the day and night.

The shape of a dogs inner ear is the cause for many of the different ear infections due to it being able to collect moisture inside from it getting trapped in the L shaped tunnels or tubes within from playing around water or in rain, ear wax, dirt and unclean debris, and unwanted parasites.

To identify and determine whether your dog has an ear infection or ear related condition, you will have to study your dogs behaviour and actions closely. Common ear infection activities include, rubbing their heads and ears against objects in your house like sofas and tables in order to stop the irritating ear, tilting of the head, and a red looking, soar, foul smelling ear with possible discharge. All these symptoms should be highly irritating for the dog and should be easily observed.

To start you should take your pet to a vet to properly diagnose the ear infection that has occurred, they will then probably issue you with medication or they will need to have the dog sedated in order to clean out the foreign debris. This process can be a difficult one for a vet and may have complications in finding the correct medication.

Dog ear infections that are diagnosed correctly can more than likely be cured, but taking your dog to the vet is crucial, obviously without this step you will be putting your dog through more pain and it will take longer for the dog to become well again and have a non-aggravated life.

To give your dog the prescribed medication you will need to raise the dogs ear and apply the medication to the vertical part of the ear so it can seep down into the correct area of the dogs ear. Then holding the base of the ear flap with your finger and thumb massage the ear canal and you will hear a squishing sound to note that the medication is in the correct area, then clean the outside and around the ear with alcohol to stop further dirt from getting into the ear to complete the process.

For more information on Dog Ear Infections take a look at this Dog Training website .www.Dog-behavior-Training.co.uk

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Why Homemade Dog Food May Save Your Dogs Life

By MR Bruno

The recent dog food and pet food recall that has claimed thelives of dogs across the United States as a result of eatingcontaminated commercial dog food tainted with aminopterin, a ratpoison, and melamine, a chemical used in making plastics andfertilizer. As a result many dog owners considering homemade dogfood as a safe and nutritious alternative for their dog.

In a recent news article, a law professor states that littlechange is anticipated ( in the dog food industry) after thecurrent onslaught of dog food recall news and attentionsubsides.

The probable reason for this conclusion is that there areinsufficient financial resources and manpower to effectivelymonitor and regulate the dog food industry. You can’t trust thedog food industry to watch out for your dog and the governmentis not your answer either.

This is unfortunate. The dog food industry was born in postwarAmerica to meet a need…the need of business interests to recycleslaughterhouse and industrial waste. This refuse had potentialuses as fertilizer, landfill and such, but a more profitablehorizon existed in the packaging and selling this “junk” as foodto unsuspecting dog owners. It is now a common misconceptionthat your dog can not maintain a healthy life unless he is fedcommercial dog food. Nothing could be further from the truth.

To save your dogs life, you may want to consider making yourown homemade dog food. This is one of the best ways to guaranteeyour dog a healthy and safe diet.

Just glance at some of the regular ingredients delivered byrendering plants to commercial dog food manufacturers in theUnites States, Europe and worldwide.

• Euthanized dogs -Toxic chemicals such as SodiumPhenobarbital, the euthanizing agent injected to kill dogs dailyat dog shelters. (This comes with the euthanized dog who isground up at a rendering plant to be added to dog food. The dogmay still be wearing a flea collar and be in a plastic bag whenrendered )
• Blood
• Feathers
• Undeveloped eggs
• Downed, dying, diseased and dead animals (Known as the 4Ds)
• Hooves, beaks, feet and hide

And a host of other unsavory, unhealthy and toxic products thatwill slowly kill or euthanize your dog with every feeding.

So what’s the alternative? Well, if you are willing to spend alittle time, and maybe even some money, there is a better way tofeed your dog. You can halt the daily toxification, provideneeded nutrition and increase your dog’s lifespan

What You Should Feed Your Dog ?

A variety of homemade dog food options are available for you tomake your own dog food at home.

Some of these include completely natural dog food diets thatare currently the rage with certain dog nutrition experts suchas The Bones and Raw Food,( BARF) diet also known as theBiologically Appropriate Raw Food diet.

BARF Diets typically include a variety of uncooked foods suchas :

• Bones with meat flesh attached.
• Organs
• Muscle
• Eggs
• Fruit
• Yogurt
• Enzymes
• Herbs
• Vegetables
• Supplements and herbs
• Cereals

As to the preferred meat, there is none. BARF proponents usebeef, chicken, goat, buffalo, whatever is fresh and available.

The same philosophy seems to exist for vegetables. Again theemphasis is on freshness, availability and variety.

While anecdotal tales of remarkable results are reported dailyby BARFers, some veterinarians have found that BARF diets can bedeficient in certain required nutrients. The inability toqualitatively analyze each prepared meal may account for theseresearch results.

Vegetarian Homemade Dog Food Diets .

Dogs, while primarily carnivores are also actually omnivores.In the wild, 10,000 years ago, dogs would take down their prey,and eat not just the meat of the carcass but the contents of thestomach which included undigested grains, berries and grass.

This natural desire for a balanced diet suggests to many dognutritionists that a vegetarian diet containing sufficientprotein sources is desirable. The advantage of a vegetarian dietis that disease and other health related issues can be avoidedas well. Additionally, the philosophical objection of vegans tokilling any animal as a food source is accomplished.

Homemade Dog Food Vegetarian Diets include .

• Bread
• Brown rice
• Sprouting grains
• Carrots • Apples
• Dog biscuits
• Cottage cheese
• Eggs
• Lentils
• Baked beans

Make a Combo Homemade Dog Food Diet

A Combo diet is in essence a blend of all philosophies andmight include:

• Meat
• Vegetables
• Eggs
• Brown Pasta
• Brown Rice

No matter which approach you choose for a homemade dog fooddiet there are a few pitfalls. One is the difficulty ofpreparing a properly balanced dog food diet with each batch.

The Whole Dog Journal states that a properly balanced dog fooddiet should include whole meat, vegetables, fruit, grain andhigh quality dietary fats.

Others suggest that the best alternative is to use a very highquality dog food that is natural, without preservatives,additives and the toxins that are found in many of the privateand major kibble brands sold in retail outlets. These dog foodswill typically cost quite a bit more than dog foods of lowerquality, but guarantee a balanced diet for your dog .

If you do choose to prepare homemade dog food for your dog becertain to avoid certain foods which can be toxic andpotentially fatal to your dog. These include but are not limitedto avocado, raisins, grapes, and chocolate.

If the pros and cons, yin and yang, of the various approachesto making homemade dog food for your dog has your head spinning,don’t despair. I have been researching this field for years andlearn something new daily that confuses me even more.

There is a good way to get some perspective on this.

First, find out what is in the dog food you’re eating at http://www.dogs-4life.com/dog-food-that-kills.html Second, If you decide on making your own homemade dog foodthere is a wonderful Free primer online at http://www.pet-grub.com/

Don’t be afraid to get started making homemade dog food if youdon’t have access to every recommended ingredient. Theimprovement in your dog’s health by simply removing the toxinsof his current commercial dog food and his new and improvedhealthy, nutritious homemade dog food will be worth gettingstarted today !

About the Author: My small 8 year old dog suddenly became illand no vet could determine the cause. She died after enduring 2weeks of pain and misery on Mother’s Day morning. Her lifeexpectancy was 25 years. Dont let this happen to your dog.Visit http://www.dogs-4life.com/veterinary-secrets.html

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