Training Tips For Pet Dog Owners

By Shane Winson

You should train your dog to eat anywhere. You should train him to eat indoors, outdoors and in any room. Doing this will help you in future when you take the dog with you anywhere.

An important part of dog training is to train him to use the crate. Then you can carry the crate anywhere. The puppy should be trained to sit in the crate. As far as potty training is concerned, you should buy a flexi leash and train the dog to go potty there.

You should train your dog to be quiet in the car. He should stay quiet when you ask him to. You can encourage him to follow your order by rewarding him every time he agrees to what you say. So he can become obedient and accept all your orders.

The dog training sessions are useful in getting your dog to respect you and accept your orders. You can control him and not worry about your dog getting out of your control for any reason

You should never be violent with your puppy. If you do it, he will not follow your orders. You can stop him from doing things by saying "No". Take him to the toilet to urinate and clean the place where he urinates a few times initially.

Some dogs love chewing the furniture. The reason can be that he just likes chewing things. You can stop him from doing so. You can buy some good chewing toys that will catch the interest of your puppy and not make him feel bored.

You can paint some objects with foul tasting substances. This will prevent your dog to stop chewing that thing. Such substances are available at pet stores. The Aversion therapy is also very helpful in such cases.

You should obedience training an important part of dog training. Do not train your dog for long hours otherwise he will be bored and not learn anything. Try to teach your dog to follow simple commands and never slap or kick him. - 31866

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Why Dog Cages Are Important For Traveling

By Layla Smith

Pet travel cages allow you to easily and safely transport your pet almost anywhere. The type of cage you pick will depend on the type of pet you need to transport. There are a lot of kinds of cages to pick from, however. If designer cages are your cup of tea, you can pick one of those from the hundreds of assorted styles and designs available. With a little searching, you are sure to find the right one for you and your pet.

If you have a medium or large dog, you are going to want a large crate. You could require assistance with the crate if you have a larger animal. The crate needs to be a size that allows your dog to sit down up, turn around, and stand easily. You also need to make quite sure you can fit dishes for food and water in the crate.

If you are traveling with a small dog, you may be able to use either a travel bag that stays with you or a small crate. Many airlines permit this. The travel bag you pick may look like a handbag, a front sling, or even a backpack carrier; all of these styles and designs have places for the dog's head to come through.

It is generally required that cats be transported in a cat carrier. When traveling with a cat, these cages are the customary means of transporting them safely. Unlike dogs, cats will generally choose to remain laying down throughout their journey, so their carrier does not need to be as tall. There should be ample room for the cat to be comfortable in the carrier; however, it only has to have enough space for your cat to lie down without the top of the carrier touching his head.

Once you have made the decision as to which travel cage is best suited to the needs of you and your pet, you will be ready for your trip. With so a lot of options, there is no longer any reason for Fido or Fluffy to stay house while you take pleasure in traveling the world! With the protection and safety provided by your pet travel cage, you and your pet can now take pleasure in many brand new trips together.

After all, the best part of your pet is the joy you get in taking care of them and getting things for them. A travel carrier is necessary to properly secure your pet and maintain the animal comfortable during travel. Whether you are going on a quick shopping trip or taking a two week vacation, you want to have your pet with you to get pleasure from the experience as well. I mean they are an extension of the family - Are they not? My pet is certainly a part of mine! - 31866

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Smart Training Tips For Pet Dogs

By Robert Brown

One important part of dog training is to teach him to eat properly. The dog must be taught to eat anywhere, be it outdoors or indoors. He should not cause any trouble when you take him out.

An important part of dog training is to train him to use the crate. Then you can carry the crate anywhere. The puppy should be trained to sit in the crate. As far as potty training is concerned, you should buy a flexi leash and train the dog to go potty there.

You should train your dog to be quiet in the car. He should stay quiet when you ask him to. You can encourage him to follow your order by rewarding him every time he agrees to what you say. So he can become obedient and accept all your orders.

You can use the dog training session to establish a good and respectful relationship with your dog. If the dog is trained well, you will be confident of controlling him in any situation.

It is highly recommended that you should not use any violence with your puppy. You can warn him by saying just "No". You can carry him to the toilet place. If he does not use the toilet sometimes, the place should be cleaned immediately.

Your dog may not stop chewing your furniture. There can be many reasons for this. He may love chewing it. You can give him some chewing toys to chew. Thus he will stop damaging your furniture and keep chewing the toys.

You can paint some objects with foul tasting substances. This will prevent your dog to stop chewing that thing. Such substances are available at pet stores. The Aversion therapy is also very helpful in such cases.

You should obedience training an important part of dog training. Do not train your dog for long hours otherwise he will be bored and not learn anything. Try to teach your dog to follow simple commands and never slap or kick him. - 31866

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Some Basics For Housetraining Your Puppy

By Eric Renfro

Puppies should be housetrained as early as possible. Over 80% of dogs in the U.S. are kept inside the home by their owners. Failing to properly teach them to control their bladders and bowels will have frustrating consequences later. Fortunately, providing a healthy does of consistent discipline, patience, and attention upfront can help ensure your pup is housebroken early. There will be accidents, so plan for them. In the same way toddlers eventually learn to use the toilet, your puppy will also learn to avoid making a mess in your home.

In this article, we'll describe two important ground rules that you should follow when housetraining your puppy. We'll also explain why establishing a routine is critical and how to handle the occasional accident when it happens.

Establishing The Ground Rules

Owners who are trying to housebreak their puppies often punish them when they make a mess, even if they don't catch them in the act. Avoid doing this. If you see you pup having an accident, a stern "no!" is good enough. There's no need for punishment; in fact, punishing him can have a negative effect.

Also, be generous with your praise. If your puppy is doing things properly, let him know. Remember, dogs need positive reinforcement from their owners. If you only reproach him when he makes a mess and neglect to recognize his successes, it will have a lasting effect.

The Value Of A Simple Routine

The importance of a regular routine when house training your pup cannot be overstated. The repetition reinforces positive behavior. First, make sure you're providing your pup with plenty of opportunities to go outside; once every two hours is appropriate because they cannot control their bladders for long. Second, choose a specific spot outside that he can use to eliminate, and stick to it. If he has an accident, place the rags you use to clean it up in that spot. The odor will remind him where he is supposed to eliminate.

Third, establish a routine that includes regular feeding, playing, and walking time for him. That will help him adopt a consistent elimination schedule.

Paying Attention And Dealing With Accidents

When your pup is indoors, watch him. Don't allow him to roam freely throughout your house. That is an invitation for him to leave a hidden "surprise" for you. Instead, confine him to a certain area and pay attention to signs that he needs to eliminate. When you notice those signs, take him to his designated elimination spot and praise him for his success.

As noted, your puppy will have a few accidents. Don't punish him. If you catch him making a mess inside, interrupt him without scaring him (avoid yelling or chasing him). Take him to his designated area so he can finish. Then, praise him for it. Too many owners are quick to punish their puppies for having an accident. The result is that a pup learns to fear his owner.

Housetraining a puppy requires patience and diligence. However, if you approach it in the right manner, your pup will not only learn to control himself, he'll learn to trust you in the process. - 31866

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Training Tips To Have A Well Behaved Dog

By Albert Wayne

Some dogs do not seem to learn things easily. They are hard to train. There are many reasons why it is so. Their level of intelligence may actually be higher but they simply resist things due to various reasons. Here are some of them.

Some dogs are too intelligent and dominant too. These traits make your training tasks a bit difficult sometimes. They are good in hunting and fighting from their birth time. Some of them can even guess our moods and change their actions according to our mood.

Some dogs are very dominant. They seem to do anything to do what they like. If they are about to do something, you should let them do it. They will stop doing it when they are satisfied with their actions.

Dogs may start doing weird things like digging up soil to uncover something or chew up an object. When they are doing this, their attention can not be easily diverted. Such dogs have a high level of determination and are not persuaded easily.

Sometimes your dog begins to chase things while you training him. He may have found something interesting. So you find it hard to convince him to continue the exercises and can do it only after his is done chasing that thing.

You can make the dog training sessions interesting. Hide the toys and do the exercises that stimulate the dog to use his brain. You should find out what he likes and do it more often for training him.

It is also advisable to join a local kennel club. You and your dog will learn a lot from various shows held regularly and you will have an incentive to train your dog. Kennel club membership will be very useful for you as a pet owner.

Thus you can have a well trained dog. One thing that you must not do is the use of violence to teach your dog a lesson. - 31866

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How To Curb Your Dog's Biting Tendency

By Eric Renfro

Millions of people are bitten by dogs each year; young children are usually the victim. Not only does this result in a possible health risk for the person who has been bitten, but in the case of kids, it can leave a damaging impression of canines. That is unfortunate. The bond shared between humans and dogs is incredibly strong. Being bitten at a young age can lead to an emotional scar that destroys any chance of enjoying that connection.

The good news is that a canine's biting tendency can be eliminated. Below, I'll explain a strategy that relies heavily upon startling a dog when he bites. I'll also describe the steps you need to take in the event your pooch sinks his teeth into someone.

Curbing The Tendency Through Startle Response

Dogs learn to bite as puppies. If you were to observe them playing with their littermates, you would notice them biting each other while playing. It is natural to them because their mouth is the primary tool they use to hunt. Unfortunately, if your canine's natural tendency to bite is not curbed, it will continue to grow and become a problem for you, your family, and guests.

Many trainers and veterinarians suggest using a "startle response" strategy to teach your pooch not to bite. When he does, make a sharp noise at a high pitch that startles him. If, as a puppy, he were to hurt one of his littermates by biting too hard, this is the noise they would make. When he hears it, he'll know instinctively that he has done something wrong. In some cases, you'll notice that he'll look confused. Take that opportunity to substitute a chew rope or another toy that he can bite. That teaches him that biting is acceptable as long as he doesn't do it to people.

You should also socialize your puppy as soon as possible so he'll learn at an early age what kind of behavior is appropriate around people. Spaying or neutering your dog can also reduce the likelihood of biting.

What To Do If Someone Is Bitten

If your canine bites someone, control him immediately. Then, ask the person who has been bitten whether he or she needs medical attention. Give that person all of your contact information as well as that of your veterinarian. Also, provide your pooch's last vaccination date.

If animal control workers arrive, answer their questions openly; they'll likely want as much information about your canine and the events surrounding the bite as possible. Finally, ask your vet to recommend a professional trainer to help curb the behavior as quickly as possible.

Your dog's biting tendency can be eliminated easily if you devote time toward it when he is still a puppy. Even as an adult dog, the tendency can be suppressed by enrolling him into professional obedience classes. The investment helps ensure the safety of your family and guests. - 31866

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Smart Training Tips For Pet Dogs

By Albert Wayne

One important part of dog training is to teach him to eat properly. The dog must be taught to eat anywhere, be it outdoors or indoors. He should not cause any trouble when you take him out.

You should train the dog to settle in the crate from the time he is very young. Thus you can take him to any place and he will settle down easily in the crate. It is better if the dog goes potty on a leash. You may consider buying a flexi leash.

You should train your dog to be quiet in the car. He should stay quiet when you ask him to. You can encourage him to follow your order by rewarding him every time he agrees to what you say. So he can become obedient and accept all your orders.

Dog training sessions can help train your dog to respect you and even love you. If you have trained him well, you will be able to control him in any situation when he seems out of control.

It is highly recommended that you should not use any violence with your puppy. You can warn him by saying just "No". You can carry him to the toilet place. If he does not use the toilet sometimes, the place should be cleaned immediately.

Dogs often chew furniture and other things. You can stop them from doing so by giving them nice chewing toys that they can chew. This will also prevent them from getting bored and you will be able to remove their habit of chewing furniture.

You can paint some objects with foul tasting substances. This will prevent your dog to stop chewing that thing. Such substances are available at pet stores. The Aversion therapy is also very helpful in such cases.

Obedience training has to be done carefully. Do not use complex commands that will only confuse your dog. The training sessions must not be very long and boring. You should also not use force on your puppy. - 31866

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5 Smart And Easy Tips For Keeping Your Pooch Safe

By Eric Renfro

Your dog relies upon you to keep him safe both inside your home and outside. Most owners realize that they should keep their canines on a leash while they're outside in order to prevent their roaming into the street. But, their responsibility extends much further. In this article, we'll provide five tips that you can use to ensure the safety of your pooch.

#1 - Keep Dangerous Poisons Out Of Reach

Your canine's appetite isn't limited to the meals you provide him during the day. Given the opportunity, he'll eat items that are not meant to be consumed (at least, not by him). For example, he may begin eating antifreeze if it is left within his reach. He might also start eating mouse bait, pesticides, and your own medications. Each of these items can lead to significant health issues. Keep them out of his reach.

#2 - Tag Him

You may think it could never happen, but many owners have learned that their dogs are always willing to explore if they're given the chance. One of the reasons animal shelters in many cities are overflowing is because canines get loose and roam until they're found. Put a collar and tag on your pooch. Also, consider microchipping him. Then, once a week, check to make sure his collar and tags are secure.

#3 - Keep His Head In The Car

It is a rare dog that doesn't love to ride in a car with his head sticking out of the window. The problem is that it invites bugs and debris into his eyes. Plus, if you're involved in a traffic collision, your pooch can be injured. If he's going to ride in the car with you, keep the windows up enough to prevent him hanging his head outside.

#4 - Make Him Ride In The Cab

Owners will often place their dogs in the exposed bed of their trucks. This is incredibly dangerous for a few reasons. First, the stopping and starting can throw him off balance, often into the sides of the vehicle. Second, taking a sharp turn while your pooch is elevated on the side of the vehicle can throw him from the back into traffic. If you own a truck and you're bringing him along, keep him in the cab.

#5 - Have A Veterinarian On File

The worst time to look for a veterinarian is when your dog desperately needs one. You should have the name and contact information of a trusted vet within reach. That includes his or her office phone and an emergency number. You should also have a back-up veterinarian that you can take your canine to in the event your primary vet is unavailable.

Your dog's safety is at risk from accidents. Whether he's getting into rat poison, becomes lost, or is riding in the back of your truck, you don't expect him to get into trouble. It happens unexpectedly. Take the time to make sure he's as safe as possible. - 31866

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Dog Training Tips- Dog Barking? --REVEALED!-- 4 Secrets!

By Scott Erickson

Bark! Bark!! BARK!!!

The dog barked the neighbor boy right off of his bicycle last week, and they complained. Other people have complained about his barking, and it's getting hard to sleep through the night without getting woken at least once by his barking fits. GRRR! WOOF!!

Can something be done?

You can learn how to deal with your dog's excessive barking. It's possible to correct and deal with this behavior. There are many reasons that dogs bark, and all dogs will bark from time to time. You wouldn't want to stop your dog from barking when it's appropriate. It's important to be aware of the possible causes of excessive barking so that you can correct it properly. There are 3 or 4 reasons that dogs will bark too much.

BOREDOM

Your dog may bark because he isn't getting enough mental or physical stimulation. Just like a little kid acting out, your dog may bark because he's bored. Make sure that he's getting the exercise and attention that he needs from you. Don't give him attention when he barks for this reason, though. A direct reaction to this type of barking, even a negative reaction, will only encourage your dog to behave in the same way again.

TYPE OF BREED

Your dog may be bred to bark a lot. Many herding dogs and hounds have this trait because of the job that they were bred to do. If you have one of these breeds of dog, he may be barking because it's in his genes. However, you can still train him to bark only when it's appropriate.

SEPARATION

Since they're pack animals, a dog's instinct is to stay with the pack. If your dog is barking too much, it could be because he's separated from his pack, (you) and doesn't know how to find you again.

The main pitfall you have to be sure to avoid in this type of situation is unconsciously rewarding your dog's barking every time you come home. If your dog is barking while you're gone, and then you come home and immediately give him attention, he will think that it was his barking that caused you to return. In order to break this cycle, you have to ignore your dog if he is barking when you first come home. Once he settles you can initiate contact and give him the attention that he wants.

STRANGERS

Your dog may bark when a stranger comes near the house. This could be anyone that your dog perceives to be a threat. It can be difficult to eliminate this behaviour if your dog is barking at the mailman or other delivery person because these people are guaranteed to reward the behavior. The mailman comes, the dog barks, the mailman leaves. It's not an impossible cycle to break, but it takes extra work.

Boredom, certain breeds, separation from the pack, and strangers are reasons that dogs bark excessively. It's an annoying problem, but it's good to keep in mind that there are times when you'll want your dog to bark. Barking can be a healthy way for your dog to express himself. He just needs to know when it's appropriate, and when it's not.

4 Barking Reasons:

* Strangers (intruders into the pack)

* Certain breeds

* Separation from the pack (you)

*Separation from pack (you)

Bark, Bark! Grrr!! GOOD BOY!! - 31866

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