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Dog Grooming Products Keep Your Pet Clean And Well Groomed!

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Feb 2010
Dog Grooming
Your dogs are the most devoted and loyal friends to you. No matter what mental conditions you are under, they can understand and respond to your feelings most plausibly. In the same way that you take care of your family members, you should take care of his health and hygiene with dog grooming products. Dogs need proper grooming to keep them shining, good and hygienic. They understand your feelings very well, though they may not be able to express it. In this give and take relationship between you and your dog, the most important thing is love and care that your share for each other. You also make his life comfortable and easy. When concerned about their dog grooming products, you need to be very cautious and careful. Grooming is an important step in maintaining cleanliness, hygiene and thus a healthy life.

We all actually think grooming your pet dog is only to make him look good, but actually all dog grooming products are meant to keep your dog clean and healthy. For example, most pet owners bathe their dogs and clip the nails of the dogs, but did you know that brushing your dog’s teeth is very important. The teeth of the dog are the most vulnerable part of its body, but do not use human toothpaste on your dog, there are special toothpastes available for your pet dog and moreover toothpaste is not meant to be swallowed and the dog would not know that. When using dog grooming products, one should be very careful and purchase only the best.

Dog grooming products include shampoos, conditioners, brush and nail clippers. Some supplies for grooming are quite important for the hygienic care of dog’s ears, eyes and teeth. At the same time, they make your dog look stylish and also maintain its furry coat. Dog grooming products not only help to make your dog look healthy from outside, buy these supplies keep them healthy from inside too, and who wouldn’t want a cute active healthy dog pouncing on you when you return home from work . It is an old saying and has been proven to be true from time to time that dog is mans best friend.

The wide ranges of the dog grooming products are a blessing for every breed of pet. The products are made of the best quality raw materials so that the skin is in best condition. Thus, a good care taken by you will be fruitful in many ways like a cool hug from your pet. To purchase special types of shampoos, conditioners, tear stain removers, brushes or grooming tools like slicker brushes, combs, mat combs or dog grooming clippers you can simply order them through an online store! Special brushes are also available on the Internet through online pet stores, which are used to check your pets’ ears for any trace of dirt. Grooming your pet dog at home with the best dog grooming products could also be a great joy and a special moment for you and your pet dog to share.

By: Fred Romano

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Feb 2010
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Dog Obedience Training How I Did it Myself

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Feb 2010
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I recently had some experiences with my dogs as well as a few with friends’ dogs which actually told me about Importance of Dog Obedience Training. Before these experiences I always thought Dog Obedience Training is something a dog owner can do without any expert knowledge or experience, but I was proved wrong

My friend Tania and her husband matt bought a Pug/Chihuahua from a pet store and they named him Jack. When I visited them one 1st weekend I literally envied them both because of jack. Jack was such a cute and cheerful pug he kept jumping all over the couple with joy and love he was very playful and friendly and got acquainted to me in no time as well. I spent that afternoon with them had dinner and went back home to find my Labrador Badger had not eaten is lunch and I had to feed him like I do every day. I involuntarily started comparing Badger and Jack and when I realized that I felt guilty to my bones. Immediately I realized that my dog had separation anxiety issue and I decided to train him to be more independent and vowed to myself I will get read of his separation anxiety issues. Besides separation anxiety my dog also had terrible obedience problem. I called a few friends who owned a dog and asked for tips about Obedience Training. Some of them told me some training commands and how to get train dog for those commands like

• “Heel” to walk on a loose leash

• Respond to “No!”

• “Sit”

• “Stay”

• “Down”

• Respond to “Release”

I tried to teach those to Badger over next week trying not to lose my temper and not to get frustrated. I was successful to some extent in it but I realized it’s not really giving me the results which I expected and I was losing my temper and time over it. Next weekend I had Tania and matt for lunch at my house and I was surprised when they walked in with their dog Jack with them. As we sat down and started talking they told me they are now calling him “Jack the Ripper” and can’t leave him home alone even for a minute. Because of he would rip of pillows and sofa. I smiled to myself and told them problem I am facing with my dog about Obedience Training is pretty similar to what they are facing and as we talked more about it we realized that We are not really equipped for training dogs we have not idea about Obedience Training. And as we though Obedience Training is not really a child’s play it’s a tough job.

We deliberated about solutions and decided we should call a professional dog trainer to get our dogs trained. We searched in yellow pages for dog trainers and called a few dog trainers just to find out that their fees were something we couldn’t afford. We were back to square one and finally we decided to buy some books and train dogs by ourselves. We searched on internet for books about Dog obedience training and found a couple of good ones and I learned a lot from them I would love to share my training experiences with my readers

Dog obedience training experience 1:

We used our dogs name to get his attention. To have good control of our dog we realized we must be able to get a good orientation response from the animal. [ Build attention by using your pet’s name when calling it for food, walks, and play.] we did this randomly 10 times a day. Most important thing we learned was to never punish our dogs for coming to you or by calling him.

Dog obedience training experience 2:

We Always enforced commands that we gave, and didn’t constantly repeat commands. If we were not serious about enforcing a command, we didn’t give it.

Dog obedience training experience 3:

We Used timing as a form of communication with our dogs. Timing is one of the key elements of canine education. It does not matter what teaching method we were using, we worked at developing the proper timing for each technique.

Dog obedience training experience 4:

We didn’t punish desirable behavior. Such as having your puppy eliminate outside and then immediately leaving the puppy. If the puppy wants to be with you, you will have just punished the pup for doing the right behavior.

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By: Sourabh

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Crate Training your Dog – Frequently Asked Questions

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Feb 2010
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Why should I crate train my dog?

There are several reasons why crate training your dog is important. For starters, I believe that it is only fair to properly crate train your dog. Dogs have a natural den instinct. They desire a place that is comfortable and secure. A crate provides this location. It is also fair to you as a dog owner. Crate training is the best way to house train and teach your canine friend house manners.

Is crate training cruel?

This is somewhat of a trick question. Done improperly crate training dogs is cruel. Some dog owners use the crate as a method of punishment, definitely a no-no. Others use the crate as a means of ‘doggy babysitting’ when they are too lazy or annoyed to deal with their dog. This is not what the crate is for.

Crate training your dog properly is not cruel. Proper crate training is humane and enjoyable for your dog. Your dog learns that he has a safe zone, or area that he can always feel comfortable and secure. As I mentioned above, dogs have a natural instinct to den. Sometimes this instinct is so overt that crate training your dog is easy, and other times you must bring that instinct out through good training. Either way, all dogs can be properly crate trained and learn to enjoy their crate.

Why does crate training your dog work?

Crate training your dog works because it provides a system for supervising your dog when you are not around. If you are house training your dog you can leave him in a crate and know that he won’t go to the bathroom. He won’t go to the bathroom because he views the crate as his den, and dogs avoid using such locations to relieve themselves. Crates can be means to supervise your dog when you are absent to prevent other behavior problems such as chewing, separation anxiety, and getting on the furniture. Crate training combined with vigilant supervision conditions your dog to have the behaviors that you desire.

Is crate training just for puppies?

No. Even an adult dog who has never been inside a crate can quickly be crate trained.

What type of crate should I use?

There are two main varieties, the all wire crate and the plastic crate. I recommend the plastic crate because it is enclosed and better mimics a den.

How long do I have to use the crate?

Crate training your dog can span many different lenghts of time. A crate is a dog training tool that can either be used for the life of the dog or phased out gradually. Depending on your dog and your diligence in training you could crate train your dog and then phase out the need for crate in as little as a month. Some dog owners like to keep the crate for some maintenance training. I like to keep a crate around because my dog will often go there when he feels stressed or just wants to take a nap.

By: Ty Brown

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Learn How Much Your Exercise Your Dog Needs

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Feb 2010
Exercising Your Dog
Exercise will help a dog by tremendous amounts. Dogs kept in confined spaces while their owners are at work all day need more care in the exercise department than regular dogs. To keep your dog at the most healthy level there should be a set side amount of time everyday that the dog plays a bit with someone. For the dog to keep up on his canine instincts, he will need this play time. It helps considerably with guard dogs, if that helps you while make your decision.

Nothing will bring you and your dog together more than a walk every day for a minimum of ten minutes. During the walk, a tiny bit of rough play will help a ton as well. Just stop somewhere with short green grass or a sandy beach and just play a bit. The dog needs it like us humans need food and sleep. If you have a dog living in an apartment than you need to give your dog even more play. Just think of it as the smaller the space the dog lives in, the more time he needs to play each day.

If you can, find a location where you can trust your dog to roam free with no leash and just kind of get him running around. This will help keep the dog burn more calories and keep the dog from being over weight at some point in his age. A lot of dog owners find it helpful to jog with their while walking their dog. That way your getting two work outs done at once. You need to walk your dog so you might as well get your daily job out of the way while doing it.

By: Chris Weber

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Exercise Your Dog With Games

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Feb 2010
Exercising Your Dog
The best exercise for your dog, both physically as well as mentally, could be the various games which you can play with it. The health of your dog could be determined by how active it is in mind and body. Playing games to improve your dog’s fitness is far better than to just take it for a walk or jog as it will lead to both the physical and mental well being of the dog. A few of the games which you can play with your furry friend to maintain its health are:

1. Frisbee: One of the best games, which you can play with your dog is Frisbee. This game involves complex movements and calculations which the mind of the dog has to perform so as to comprehend the trajectory of the disc to catch it. This will act as the mental exercise for the dog. Apart from this, the game also involves running and jumping which will give the dog the physical exercise it needs.

2. Hide and seek: Hide and seek is a great game, which you can play with your dog to enhance his sensing capabilities. By playing this game, the dog will learn to use his senses better so as to track you down. This enhancement of the senses will help the dog’s development.

3. Chase: This game involves you taking some object, which is of value to the dog and running, and the dog will chase you down. Try to outrun and try to run in varied patterns so that the dog has to use the mind and the body to catch you. The game is great for the health of both you and the dog as you will also end up getting some exercise. Similarly, you can reverse the role and let the dog run with something, which you have and you should chase the dog.

4. Fetch: The classic game of fetch involves you throwing an article like a stick or a ball and your dog will run to retrieve it back. In this the dog can get physically healthier and mentally more alert as well. To improve mental alertness of the dog you should sometimes just pretend that you throw the stick and see if the dog runs.

5. Wrestling: mild wrestling with your dog over stuff can increase his strength. But in this game care should be taken that the game doesn’t get out of control. Don’t overdo it or else either the dog or you will get hurt. Also playing this game a lot is not good as it could hamper the way the dog looks to you. It is better to play this game only occasionally.

These are just 5 out of the many commonly played games by dog owners with their furry friends. You can even develop your own personal game with your dog depending on its nature. It is very important the game which you play matches the behavior of your pet, so choose wisely and enjoy yourself.

By: Mikael Rieck

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House Training Puppies – Advice on House Training a Puppy

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Feb 2010
House Training a Puppy
Dogs and puppies are wonderful and can make fantastic companions and additional family members but there are some things that can be rather frustrating that go along with owning one of these pets. Whether you have a new puppy or have adopted an older dog who needs training, one of the first things that you’re going to need to do if your dog is indoors is to house train it.

Potty training your pup is a must. Not only can it help to save your floor, it will also help to start your dog off on the right foot when it comes to additional training. By using the following tips on house training your dog, you will be in a much better position with its overall obedience.

The first thing that you need to realize is that your new puppy will not have a bladder large enough that will allow it to hold it for a long period of time. You are going to have to be very frequent and persistent when it comes to house training right from the very start. This is especially the case whenever your puppy finishes eating or playing as these will be signals for it to go to the bathroom. Be constantly aware of your new puppy and as soon as it finishes one of these tasks, take it outside so that it will do its business where it should. Make sure that you reward the dog handsomely by praising it.

There may also be other times that your dog will need to go outside and you may not recognize it in advance. Many people use newspaper by the exit door in order to catch any mistakes that may take place until your dog learns to hold it. The simple fact that your dog learns to go to the door whenever it needs to go outside means that you’re only one step away from finally housebreaking it.

If your puppy needs to be left alone for long periods of time, you might want to consider having a dog crate. Not only will this help to keep your new puppy out of mischief, they rarely will go to the bathroom when they’re in a small environment. Don’t worry about the dog not liking being caged up, many dogs learn to love this spot and will seek it out whenever they need to be by themselves.

The most effective way training a new puppy or dog is to reward them for good behavior. However, the opposite is not true; you should not punish them for bad behavior. You can either reward them by praising them or by giving them a small treat. If you decide to use to treat, make sure that you choose one that is healthy for the dog and then cut it into tiny pieces.

Although these are just a few tips on house training your dog, they can help you to realize the eventual goal. As long as you are persistent, your puppy will do well.

By: Jennifer McVey

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Feb 2010
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Dog Obedience Training Online – A Brief Review

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Feb 2010
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When you are trying to train your dog by yourself, you need to ensure that you know what you are doing. Obviously, it will be best if you can invest in a quality dog training guide that provides you with very clear instructions on how to train your dog.

Dove Cresswell’s Dog Obedience training is one such program that comes with a total of 7 easy to follow lessons. What makes this program unique from the rest of the dog training products is the background of the product creator.

The fact is Dove Cresswell is not only a dog trainer, she also trains other animals ranging from juvenile cougars, rodents, birds, large reptiles to even cockroaches. You might think that it is a bit crazy, but that just goes to show how experienced Dove Cresswell is, when it comes to training animals.

She also happens to be a professional Hollywood North Dog Trainer and has worked with celebrity dogs featured in movies such as Cougar Crossing, Behind the Camera: Charlie’s Angels, Romeo etc.

On her website itself, she has also provided a free lesson as well as some useful tips like how to avoid common dog training mistakes, the ideal length of each training session, when is the best time to start training your dog, etc.

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By following those lessons closely, you will be able to have a well behaved and obedient dog in no time.

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Puppy House Training is Necessary

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Feb 2010
House Training a Puppy
Of course, you want to dress your puppy in cute dog clothes and of course, you want to play with it, but you’ll find another part of being a responsible dog owner is going to be house training your puppy! If you want to get to a point when your puppy can tell you when he needs to go outside, you’ll find that there are definitely some things that you are going to need to think about. When you want to house train your puppy, take some time to keep the following tips in mind.

The first thing that you should consider when you want to house train you puppy is that you do not want to punish him for making messes unless you catch him in the act. If you have a puppy, just assume that he is going to be making messes. After all, he is a baby, and you’ll find that expecting him to do otherwise is unreasonable. If you don’t catch him in the act, he will have no idea what you are punishing him for. Make sure that you do not stress your new puppy out unduly by scolding him for something when he has no idea what he did wrong!

One great method that you can start with when you are house training a puppy is to figure out what signals he uses to let you know that he needs to go out. For instance, when you see your puppy walking around and sniffing intently at the floor, this usually means that a mess is imminent, and that you should take some time to put him outside. When you have done so and when he has defecated or urinated in the right place, remember that you should definitely take the time to praise him. Eventually, he will start to associate praise with one location and scolding with another one. This is when progress can be made.

When you want to house train your puppy, also keep in mind that they are going to need to go outside at regular intervals. Especially when you are dealing with a very young dog, make sure that you know what their needs are going to be and figure out what their schedule is going to be like. For instance, most dogs will need to go out after they wake up in the morning or after their nap. They are also going to need to go out within half an hour after they eat and then again before they go to sleep. Remember that puppies especially are going to be governed by this system and that you should take some time to make sure that you can stick with it.

These are just some basic rules to get you started when you are thinking about house training your puppy. Take some time to really consider what your options are going to be and what you can do to encourage your puppy to please you. Always remember that a puppy has a lot to deal with when he first comes to your home, so be understanding!

By: Kelly Perry

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