Why Do Dogs Hate Mailmen?

If you are a dog owner then at some point you may have cause to wonder like so many others - why do dogs hate mailmen? The key to understanding why dogs seem to "hate" mailmen lies in the dog's instinct to protect the pack (us) territory. Dogs are territorial in nature, so the mailman represents someone who is invading his pack's territory. So understanding why Rover is always barking and growling at the mailman is easy to understand, that is if you view the situation from his view point.

It has to do with his instinctive need to protect the pack's territory. And his human family is his pack and the house and yard is their territory.

That is why when Rover sees the mailman, he barks and growls, the mailman does his delivery quickly as possible and leaves; mission accomplished as far as Rover is concerned. He thinks that his barking and growling made the intruder (mailman) leave. What Rover doesn't know is that the mailman was leaving anyway. So this just reinforces in your dog's mind that his behavior is what made the mailman leave. That is if the mailman is lucky. There hasn't been a current national statistic done since 1997 but the numbers of dog attacks in general have been growing.

There are several other reasons besides being territorial that may cause Rover to bark at the mailman. Some dogs may feel threatened or even act aggressively to the mailman simply because of the uniform or simply because someone who wears dark clothes and a hat in general makes him feel threatened.

This behavior is disruptive of you and the neighborhood and may cause the neighbors to complain to the local authorities about the dog. This may lead to the dog being removed from your home.

However there is a solution to the problem. This solution to break Rover's habit of barking at the mailman however will take time and consistency on your part. The way of counteracting his self-reinforcement that his barking and growling is the reason the mailman is leaving. This involves providing negative feedback to barking and growling and rewarding him when he doesn't.

You will to need sit with him a few minutes before the arrival of the mailman. You also need a spray bottle and a pocket of treats. This exercise is to teach him that the mailman isn't going away just because he barks. When the mailman approaches and he starts to bark, interrupt the barking by squirting him and a firm sharp "No!" When Rover's attention is on you, you need to put him into the "Stay" or "Sit" position. When he does, give him a treat. This is going to take some time to teach him that the mailman isn't leaving just because of him.

There is one mail lady that actually took the time (with her boss's permission) to actually try to make friends with the dogs on her route. She would spend a little time each day to actually play with the dogs and had treats ready for them. Now the dogs look forward to their friend every day.

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They Eat it and They Roll In It

By kathy Davison

Most Dogs will Eat Droppings

Almost without exception when a dog eats his own waste matter or indeed that of another animal ,the owner is appalled and revolted ,thinking perhaps that he has a perverted dog on his hands!

This is a practice that is common and also normal.It is a normal behavior in the food gathering process and something that dogs will do in the wilds. When dogs were wild they would hunt and kill and eating the animal also included eating the contents of the bowel.

The faeces of an animal are a rich source of enzymes and microorganisms and once these elements reach the stomach of the dog they aid digestion The live microorganisms are killed when they reach the stomach and their fats ,proteins and vitamins are then absorbed by the dog.

Dogs fed on an artificial diet are more likely to eat their own droppings plus the droppings of other animals. Dogs fed on a natural diet will rarely eat their own droppings as the waste eliminated from a natural diet is simply powdered bone and this has little nutritional value. They may still eat other animals droppings.

An easy way and far less smelly to give your dog the elements he needs is to add cottage cheese,yogurt and eggs into his diet. he may still want to eat droppings as remember it is a normal behavior. Dogs can also be seen to eat soil and this is for the same reasons.

Why Do Dogs Roll In Droppings

Rolling in animal droppings or indeed any other foul smelling substance is another example of how our dogs unwittingly offend us. We think of it as dirty,disgusting behavior. To a dog this is a normal ,instinctive part of canine personality. One of the most commonly accepted reasons for this behavior is that in dog language the stronger and more pungent he smells the more superior he appears to another dog.

Dogs did this behavior when they were wild .A pack leader would roll in droppings to create a smell and let the rest of the pack know he is top dog. A dog lower in the pecking order would also do this if he wanted to challenge the leader

As our pet dogs used to run wild many years ago,there are many instinctive behaviors that they will do without knowing the reasons why they do it . If there is a tussle of leadership between you and your dog then he may well roll in droppings to try and impress you!

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When to Housebreak Your Dog

One of the biggest concerns that people have when they bring a dog home is whether or not they will be able to housebreak it. The question should never be whether or not the dog is going to be able to learn the rules, but rather or not the owners are going to be able to follow through with the teaching. All dogs are able to be housebroken. The size, breed, temperament, and age do not matter. You will be able to teach your dog all of the rules of the house as long as you stick with the plan and follow through at all times.

The more efficient the owners of the dog are with their training techniques, the faster they will see positive results. Many people ask about when it is really a good time to begin to housebreak a dog. Some people feel as though you should wait until the dog has gotten used to the family before you begin any sort of training procedure. Their thought process is that the dog will see that it is family and it will listen better. There is a major flaw in that line of thinking though.

It is important to begin to housebreak a dog from day one. Before the dog ever walks through that door for the first time the rules and procedures to be used in the housebreaking should have already been planned out. If you wait until days, weeks, or months after bringing the dog home, you have set it up for failure. You have allowed the dog to think the rules of the house are one thing and then suddenly one day you wake up and change the rules. That seems a little unfair to the dog.

Decide if the dog is going to use a pee pad and if so, where it is going to be placed. A better option is the back or front yard if you have it and it is a safe area. If it is not a fenced in area then you are going to have to commit yourself to leashing the dog and taking it out each time. Even though it may feel as though it is an inconvenience to you, cleaning out messy accidents all throughout the house would probably be a lot worse.

Make sure that you are limiting when the dog is allowed its food and water. Until the dog is properly housebroken, do not leave food and water out all day long. This is because the dog is likely to snack and take drinks throughout the day which means you could be looking at potty breaks or accidents every half hour to an hour. As the dog ages, it is able to hold its bladder longer but you still should not leave food and water out all of the time. Plus, leaving the food out all of the time is an easy way to make sure that the dog becomes over weight.

When housebreaking a dog, make sure that you start from day one and that you remain consistent throughout. There are no breaks for the weekend. Your housebreaking schedule must be adhered to until the job is complete.

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Dog Training

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Proven Dog Training Basics

By Brad Davenport

Before anyone embarks on training their dog, there are some basic training facts that they should acquaint themselves with. We aim to show you some proven dog training basics that hopefully allow the experience to be rewarding for you and your dog.

Well firstly and this is very important, all dogs are basically pack animals, even though they are domesticated, they still retain this instinct. Pack animals respond to the leader of the pack. They are submissive to that leader. Therefore you must impress on your dog early on that you are the leader.

Some breeds of dog are much more forceful in their need to be the leader, however, you must not let that happen. If you allow him to dictate what happens in your relationship, you are in line for a negative relationship and nothing but problems. To be in control does not mean that you have to be unkind to your dog, in an abusive way. Absolutely the contrary, yes your dog may be scared of you, but he does not respect your authority.

Consistency is key when it comes to dog training basics. Set aside some time each day to work on training your dog. It is important to note that training can be started at any age. If you have an older pet, it is not too late.

An excellent place to begin teaching the basics is with the basic command to sit. Fairly easy to teach and a nice easy way for your dog to be taught control. Sit is also a useful command, it always feels good when one single word brings your dog to a stop and he 'sits'

When teaching your dog commands use the same word for each command, for instance if you start off with 'sit', don't change it to 'sit down' after a few lessons. Positive reinforcement is necessary when your dog does as you command. He is looking to please you so don't disappoint him, when he does something right always be sure to praise. Do not get angry and shout because you will confuse and scare him.

Training will always be a part of your special relationship with your dog. You can plan to take a day off formal training, but you will always be aware that he must be given the proper commands all the time.

All of this will be worth it in time, I promise you. When you have a well behaved and obedient dog it is something to be proud of. I know that you will flush with pleasure when someone remarks 'what a well behaved dog. Why can't ours be like that' They will never know the hours of effort put in to bring a dog up in the right way.

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Healthy Happy Dogs

If you're an ordinary person who loves dogs and has one or would like to have one, you may be overwhelmed by the amount of information on dog ownership, training and nutrition available to you online and elsewhere.

A well trained and healthy dog is one of life's great pleasures. In fact, after family and friends, dogs are the most important creatures in our lives In fact, dogs are our best friends! My family always had dogs when I was a kid; I remember them all well. One of my childhood's saddest memories was when our corgi Taffy, a pretty fiery little fellow, got run over on Guy Fawke's Nite. My father and I tended to his injuries, but he died from them.

The point is that dogs may not be human, but they may as well be, for the emotions they arouse and the love and devotion they give us if they are well treated. Don't they deserve the best we can give them?
Some of the things I believe everyone who has a dog should understand are very simple to apply to ensure you have a healthy, well-trained dog who loves you and will be your best friend for life:

#1. Treat your dog as you would treat any other member of your family; dogs respond to love, care and attention just like the rest of us. Our Marty is a Shitszu-Fox terrier cross, absolutely adorable, and the poor little bloke gets hugs and kisses all day long. He sleeps on our bed!

#2. Be sure your dog knows who's boss: be firm but not physical. Dogs are like children - they need to know limits but they do not respond well to physical violence. In fact, Marty as a puppy received (unknown to us at the time) some very rough treatment from a dog groomer we took him to. He still reacts if we try to trim his feet.

#3. Feed your dog food that it likes to eat but is also good for it. There are plenty of dog foods available but make sure the one you choose for your dog is as natural as possible and not full of preservatives or additives that can and do cause ailments such as cancer. We have recently carried out an exercise in comparing dog foods, and the results were pretty bad. Good food is more expensive, but generally you need less of it, and its certainly better for the dog.

#4. Exercise your dog according to its needs. A big dog requires big exercise, a smaller one not so much. Exercise will enable your dog to burn off the energy they will otherwise spend on things they shouldn't. We find with Marty that, if we can't get him out for a walk, throwing and getting him to return a tennis ball gives him plenty of exercise. (He also tends to hoon around when the mood takes him ,which cracks us up!)

#5. Do not leave your dog at home all day alone. Dogs are social animals and need your company. On their own they get frustrated and bored (just as humans do). We take Marty where we can. Be very careful, though, that you don't leave your dog in a car for long in summer - they get heat-stressed very easily and can really suffer.

Some easy things I recommend you do for your dog (and you!):

Start training and good eating habits early! Take your puppy to a training school for basic tips and socialisation with other dogs and humans. Basic commands such as "sit" "stay" "heel" etc are very important and not difficult to implant if done properly;

Pick a pecking order of command givers in your family and stick to it. Dogs are pack animals and look to the alpha male;

Get a good vet and stick with him or her if you can. They will give you good advice on nutrition, vaccinations etc and will get to know your dog's history. This is really important if special treatment is needed at any time;

Unless you plan to breed, have your dog neutered at about 6 months; he will not wander and will generally lose any aggressiveness he might have. If your dog is a female and un-neutered, you will have to lock her in when she's on heat!;

Make sure your dog has plenty of company and appropriate exercise. In fact, I don't recommend people on their own get dogs unless they can take them into work with them or get a sitter. At one stage in my life I had a large dog whom I loved, but she was home all day on her own. It drove her crazy. I ended up giving her away to a retired lady who loved her too. Nessie (the dog) was in heaven;

Start off and continue to feed your dog the best food. It may be a bit more expensive, but quality counts and is worth it;

Check out online sites if you need help. Lots of people will have the same issues you do, and it helps to share.

To find out some more, or to share your views, check out my website www.shoxzy.com or http://doghealthandtrainingissues.wordpress.com/

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Best Puppy Food

Our family learned the hard way about what a puppy or even adult dogs can eat safely.

It was Easter time and the children thought that the best puppy food must surely include their best treats so they shared their chocolate Easter egg with Barnie our new Labrador puppy.

Within a few hours Barnie became dangerously ill and close to death luckily our local vet Mr. Jansen managed to save him much to the joy and relief of the children. From this we had all learned a valuable lesson about puppies and their digestive system which is different from the human digestive system and there are chemicals in foods like chocolate that will not harm us but can kill a dog.

There is in fact a large list of foods that are unsuitable or dangerous to the dog digestive system . These are foods that humans enjoy and without thinking believe that their pet will enjoy the food too. The dog is not a miniature human or close to the monkey family he is a species that has developed along specific evolutionary lines and therefore must be regarded as quite different in food needs.

So we began a journey to find the best puppy food for our little fluffy friend Barnie because he was part of the family and of course he deserved the best puppy foods.

Our Vet pointed out that all young puppies need plenty of protein however it must be animal based protein and not vegetable base protein. Why was this, the children asked, Mr. Jansen showed us a picture diagram of the doggies insides and explained that the puppy has a much shorter intestine than humans and to absorb protein from vegetable your need a long intestinal track like humans.

So if its animal protein the puppy needs we wanted to know what was the best protein for our highly favored Barnie.We found that for the puppy chicken meat is ideal for the growing years. Now you can get good products with chicken meat and also rubbish which may have chicken feet, heads and intestine as the main ingredients however the best is pure chicken meal because it's a more concentrated form of protein.

Of course our Barnie needed some solid bones to chew on not just for protein but also for his developing teeth and jaw strength. Some owners cook the bones with the idea of making it easier for the puppy to manage however a cooked bone can splinter and causes internal risks for the young dog.

And like humans your puppy should enjoy his food and so you should find combinations of the right food that he looks forward too and you wont have him sniffing at the plate and walking away (although with Labs they never walk away from any food)

Finally do you realize that if your young puppy is fed on high quality dog food he will live, on an average, five years longer than the pup which is fed scraps from the table. Our Barnie lived his full 18 years (that's 81 human years) and the start he got with the best healthy puppy food was a main contributor to his good, illness free, life span

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Do You Make These 4 Common Mistakes In Dog Training?

Everyone begins training a dog with a number of unknowns. First, no one can truly know how a dog will react to training and even if you know the breed, there can be differences with each individual breed. Another unknown is the type of dog training that you use. Some dogs do well with food based reinforcement and some do not and owners will need to learn as they go along. While most of the unknowns with dog training can be overcome quickly, many owners make some pretty common mistakes while they are training your dogs. To avoid those dog training mistakes, it is important to be aware of them and that is exactly what I will be doing in this article; alerting you to common dog training mistakes that every owner has or will make at one time.

Mistake #1: Not Setting Firm and Consistent Rules: One of the most common mistakes that owners will make actually has nothing to do with the physical act of dog training and is actually a daily occurrence that usually plays in the background. As every parent will tell you, children require rules and dogs are no different. There should be rules set in place the moment that a dog is brought home. This means that if you have a rule for no dogs on the furniture, then you need to stick with it, regardless of how cute a puppy is. Not establishing those rules right from the beginning can lead to long term behavior problems and your puppy will quickly learn that he can ignore the rules and eventually simply ignore you. It is important that you avoid this dog training mistake right from the start and make sure that everyone in your house will follow the same rules with your dog to ensure the best success.

Mistake #2: Repeat, Repeat, Repeat: Okay, this may be a little confusing since dog training consists of the repetition of an action but while repeating an action over again is fine, repeating a command is not. When it comes to dog training mistakes, I would say that this is the biggest mistake that owners will make and I have been found guilty of this little offense myself. It is only natural to repeat a command when a dog doesn`t listen but it is something that you should train yourself not to do. When you repeat a command, you are teaching your dog that he doesn`t have to listen to a command every time. This means that a command stops having any affect on the dog and you end up having to retrain with a new command, which can take time and can be very frustrating for both you and your dog.

Mistake #3: Rewarding Bad Behavior: Although there are several types of dog training available, most trainers and owners will use positive reinforcement training, which consists of treating your dog, usually with food, whenever he does something positive. While this is an excellent way to train your dog, many owners make the mistake of treating the wrong behavior and end up reinforcing bad behavior. Bad behavior in dog training is anything that you don`t want your dog to do. So, for instance, your dog is in the kitchen while you are cooking a meal. At first it may not seem like he is doing anything but spending time with you and that may have been the case in the beginning but when you drop your first bit of food, or you toss him a little snack, he will quickly learn to beg whenever you are in the kitchen. Fast forward a year and you have a full grown dog under foot whenever you go to the kitchen simply because you have reinforced that begging in the kitchen is okay. To avoid rewarding a dog for a bad behavior, don`t praise him, comfort him or treat him when he is doing something you don`t want repeated. So if he barks at the door, don`t praise him for being a good guard dog and if you drop some food on the floor, pick it up yourself and take it to his dog bowl if you want to give it to him. By controlling the environment, you can quickly stop yourself from rewarding his bad behavior.

Mistake #4: Saving it for a rainy day: The last common dog training mistake that I am going to mention is the desire to put off training. Many owners feel that dog training should be done after a certain age but it has been shown time and time again that the longer you wait, the harder it will be to train your dog. Dog training should begin as soon as you bring your puppy home. It starts with establishing rules and house training first and then it quickly moves to basic training such as sit, down, stay. Puppy socialization class usually begins around 11 weeks of age and from there you will quickly start dog training. Never leave training until your dog is 6 months of age or older since many negative behaviors are established by that time. In the end, if you are aware of the dog training mistakes that you can make, you will find that you are less likely to make them and your dog will quickly respond to dog training with only a small amount of fuss.

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Aggressive Dog Training Made Easy

Dog aggression is a fairly common problem that many owners will face at one time in their dog's life or another. It is actually so common that there are hundreds upon hundreds of studies associated with aggression. Questions such as "Why does aggression occur," "Why are some breeds more aggressive," and "How can I use aggressive dog training to curb aggression in my dog," are asked on a regular basis. Before you actually begin aggressive dog training, it is important to understand the type of aggression that your dog may be experiencing. Believe it or not, there are actually several types of aggression and each one will need to be handled in a slightly different manner. The types of aggression are:

· Dog Aggression: this can be seen in many different breeds and it is actually aggression that a dog shows to other dogs. · Fear Aggression: Many people may not see fear as an aggressive behavior but if a dog begins to bite, bark, growl or bare his teeth when he is frightened than it has moved from simple fear to fear aggression.

· Dominate Aggression: This is a very serious type of aggression since the dog has many traits that you would see in a "bully." One of the biggest problems with dominate aggression is that it is not always seen as aggression, just an alpha personality doing what it does best, until the dog attacks someone or something. Another problem is that dominate aggression is very unpredictable.

· Possessive Aggression: To get a clear idea of this, watch your dog while he is eating and is interrupted by someone. If he is fine and continues to eat or even allows you to put your hand in the dish then there is no real aggression there; however, if he growls or bites then you know that he is being possessive about things he preserves as his. While this may seem appropriate, a dog should never be possessive.

· Pain Aggression: This is aggression that is shown when a dog is in pain. · Maternal Aggression: Seen only in female dogs, this is an aggression that is seen when a female is raising a litter of puppies.

· Territorial Aggression: There are several breeds of dogs that are prone to territorial aggression where they see an area such as the house, the yard, the neighborhood or all of the above as his. When other animals or people enter his territory, he reacts in an aggressive manner.

As you can see, there are a large number of aggressions and many dogs will experience one or the other at certain times in their life. While some forms of aggression are very serious and require aggressive dog training, some of them aren't and really only require some patience by the owner to overcome. In the case of pain aggression, it is important to find out why your dog is being aggressive. If he is hurt, take him to the vet to have the problem looked after. When the dog heals, the aggression should go away on its own but if it doesn't, you can move into training methods for it.

In addition, maternal aggression can be avoided simply by spaying your dog but if she does whelp a litter, the maternal aggression should diminish as the puppies are weaned and placed in new homes. In many cases, the easiest way to use aggressive dog training is to socialize your puppy and dog correctly. Many people see socialization as a process that is done when their puppy is young but socialization should be done throughout your dog's life. Exposing him to other dogs, people, places and stimulations will help curb many different areas of aggression such as dog aggression. Remember that when you do socialize your dog, especially if he has some aggression problems, that you do so in a controlled manner.

Make sure all the dogs are on leashes and introduce him to one dog at a time. Never allow your dog to be surrounded by a group of dogs since this can frighten him and trigger his aggressive response. If at any time your dog starts to indicate aggression, simply correct him by removing him a few feet away from the other dog and then praising him when he calms down. Another way to make aggressive dog training easy is to place firm rules in your house from the moment your dog arrives home. This means that he is not allowed on the furniture and that he understands that the home is yours. To battle dominance aggression, it is important to put yourself and everyone else in the role of dominate. Your dog should never eat before the family and he should never be allowed to find food for himself.

When he does eat, take the time to place your hands in the dog's food dish and feed him by hand. This teaches him that anyone is allowed in his dish and it will help curb some possessive aggression. Make sure that everyone in the house does this as well and never let the dog go around your hand to eat directly from the bowl. In many cases, aggressive dog training needs to start with owners. To make it easy, you need to look at how you are training your dog, how he is being socialized and what negative behaviors are being reinforced. For instance, if you nurture fright responses such as growling by coddling the dog whenever he is scared, then he will quickly learn that growling is the proper response to being scared, which may develop into fear aggression.

Ignore some behaviors and correct others with a firm "no," which is an important command with aggressive dog training. When you are using aggressive dog training, it is important that you do not correct your dog in a harsh manner. Although it may not seem like you are being abusive to your dog, a small slap can cause a large amount of damage and if a dog is already aggressive, it will just reinforce the aggressive behavior. After you have corrected how you train your dog, it is time to start aggressive dog training and it is very easy; simply break out the basics of training. Many times, basic training on a regular basis can really help with many forms of aggression and many different types of negative behaviors.

To battle territorial aggression, start by inviting people over to your home and correcting your dog when he begins barking with a loud noise to interrupt the behavior and then a firm "no." When your dog stops barking, praise him and treat. Increase the frequency that different guests visit as your dog becomes accustomed to people being in his space. If your dog is aggressive during walks, it is time to take aggressive dog training out on a walk. Start by taking different routes every time you take a walk. Since the route is different, your dog is less likely to imprint a route as being his.

When he meets people or other animals on the street, correct his negative behavior with a firm "no" and praise him when he doesn't react. As the aggressive dog training is advanced, gradually begin taking him to higher traffic areas until he can walk in a busy place without reacting in an aggressive manner. Although aggressive dog training is fairly easy, it does take some time and it is very important to watch your dog's stress levels and to take your time with training. Remember, your dog didn't become aggressive over night and you can't expect the aggressive dog training to work overnight either, so take your time and enjoy every success your dog has.

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Dog Obedience Training To Solve Dog Behavior Problems

As much as we love dogs, there are times when they can really drive us crazy. Usually this is simply because there are some behavior problems such as barking, begging, and destructiveness. For many, life would be perfect if their dog would curb their behavior problems and really start behaving most of the time. Unfortunately, a dog will never curb his own behaviors and it is up to the owner to take some time for dog obedience training.

Surprisingly, it can be very easy to solve a dog behavior problem with training and in many cases the training should be started with the owner. That's right, I said it. Usually, when a dog has behavior problems, it has nothing to do with the dog obedience training that the owner took part in. What it does have to do with is whether the owner made some of the common mistakes when they were training their dog. One of the biggest mistakes that many owners make when it comes to dog obedience training is that they stop training once their dog reaches a certain level. While the dog is trained, they will quickly forget or ignore commands that are not used on a regular basis.

This in turn leads towards behavior problems such as barking and chewing. Instead of stopping training, it is important that an owner spends a few times every week with dog obedience training. This will not only reinforce the established training but it will also give the dog something to do and will prevent many problems caused by boredom or under stimulation, such as chewing. If your dog has some behavior problems, it is time to start dog obedience training, whether it is for the first time or again. The first step is to re-establish those household rules that your dog may have broken. Don't allow your dog on the furniture and correct him when he is begging.

This can be done simply by distracting the dog from the behavior or removing him from the room. Correct the bad behaviors in a positive manner and praise the dog when he is doing a good behavior. In addition to establishing rules, it is time to break out the basics of dog obedience training. One activity that is often encouraged when a dog is participating in a negative behavior is to take your dog aside and begin "puppy pushups." This is actually when you put your dog in a sit, then down into a lying position, back into a sit and up into a stand. Give the command for each step and reward the dog for every step if the dog obedience training is still fresh.

This is a great way to expel unwanted energy and it really gets the dog focusing on you and not on a negative behavior. It also provides time to reinforce training and is an excellent way to move onto the next areas of dog obedience training. While puppy exercises and setting rules is important, it is also important to teach your dog a "no" command. Choose a command that is fast and easy to say and also one that cannot be mistaken for a different command. When your dog is engaged in a negative behavior, simply clap your hands or make a loud noise to disrupt the behavior and then give a firm "no." Don't scold or punish the dog but display your displeasure through your voice. Using the techniques that you would use in dog obedience training will quickly correct many behavior problems that arise and you will quickly see the benefit of continuously training your dog on a daily or weekly basis.

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Dog Behavior

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Offer Your Dog An Active Lifestyle

By Daniel Waser

Dogs are still looked upon as a man's best friend, but unfortunately, many of these dogs tend to feast or play with the things that are valuable to you. It is because they have that characteristic of being active, but they live with a Television addicted couch potato. A awkward relationship can possibly develop out of this incompatible trait or worst, can make a dog feel miserable and missing.

If you bring a dog into your home, the activity level that the dog requires to remain physically and emotionally healthy should be one of your priorities. Getting the kind of exercise that they've always been avoiding to deal with is the mere thought that some lazy adults would think of if they tend to have a dog that needs a frequent walking twice a day.

Idle individuals are not likely to change their ways enough to make a good fit between them and active dogs. The dog will be the one to endure the consequences of having a lazy owner as he won't be able to get what he genuinely calls for in a regular outside time since the owner is more likely to slacks off on walking.

The amount of daily activity that a dog needs is not the same as exercise. You should give your dog his required time to walk, run, jump and loosen up for each day. Walking on a leash to a park or just around your neighborhood is also one way of doing this. You don't have to put your dog on a lead to let him enjoy the freedom of running and playing if you have a home with a fenced yard.

Mobility limitations can sometimes be a problem of some older adults and if this is the case, choosing a dog that calls for a lesser daily physical activity is the best thing to do. There are individuals who are inclined to have their recreation or relish the feeling of relaxation out-of-doors and they are those of which active dogs would love to spend their lives with. Meeting at the end of the day is what both the keeper and the dog gladly anticipates, when they can play pursuit in the park or go for a run together.

Bigger dogs tend to be more physically active. Those coming from the breeds of working or hunting dogs may represent those kinds of dogs. The desire of getting busy and working off their energy is just some of their underlying traits. Dogs such as Irish Setter, Doberman, Beagle, German Shepherd and Greyhound are built for movement and agility, so, the longing to have daily exercises is already expected by them.

Size can fool you as the exceedingly large dogs like the St. Bernard and Bull Mastiff, who can easily outweigh their keepers, are low physical activity dogs. Rescuing a missing skier or other things related to that might have been the main activity that a St. Bernard does according to the movies, what you don't know is that to sleep in front of the fireplace is the physical activity that ordinarily takes up most of the dog's time.

Small dogs like Poodles, Pekinese and Chihuahuas can live in small places and forgo the daily long walk in the park, however, getting active around your house is not something that you can avoid from these dogs since they have those nervous temperaments. It is already taken that some of their natural actions may appear to be pointless such as running to and fro around your house, meddling with your guests or bouncing either at them or at you, but as soon as the energy burst is all used up, they just tend to calm down. When those little dogs go find their way to your lap or on their sumptuous pillow, that's the time for them to recharge by getting that hard-earned nap.

There are a lot of things that you need to think about just before you decide on buying a dog. Take time to evaluate your living space, character, and personal physical activity level so that you can come up with the best dog profile that can be compatible to you thus will give you a lasting and harmonized human relationship.

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Five Benefits of Crate Training

By Donna C. Mihajlov

Crate training benefits both your dog and yourself, the loving dog owner. Your dog will be more loving and affectionate towards family members when he understands his boundaries.

What Are the Crate Training Benefits For Your Dog?

A Crate Makes Housebreaking Easier

Housebreaking your dog becomes considerably easier when crate training because no dog likes to soil where they sleep. Confinement to a crate helps the dog gain better bladder control by associating going outside with the act of relieving themselves.

Your dog will learn to get control of his need to eliminate since they do not like to rest in the area where they soil. Dogs are den animals that like to have their own quiet place and they'll do everything they can to keep it clean. But remember, Puppies need to go out frequently to eliminate, so do not keep them in the crate for long periods of time.

Destructive Behaviors Are Limited

It is natural for your dog to enjoy chewing. They need to be taught what are acceptable things to chew on and prevent them from chewing on the wrong things, like chair legs, shoes, socks, etc. Consequently, your job is not to stop your dog from chewing, but provide the right things to chew on in the right place. By providing safe chew toys to your dog in his crate, you accomplish two things: you make the crate a wonderful place to be in and you teach him what are the acceptable chew toys in the house.

A Crate Will Protect Your Dog From Household Dangers

You can potentially put your dog in danger unnecessarily if left to roam unsupervised. As you may know, a house may contain many potentially dangerous objects to chew on. Your dog may not realize the danger chewing on electric wires or certain plants or foods.

Crate training your dog will bring you peace of mind since your dog will be out of danger when you're not around to supervise him.

A Crate Makes Car Rides Safer

A crate-trained dog will rest in his crate during a car drive and make the trip for you and him safer and more peaceful. Containment will eliminate some possible distractions if you have a very active dog.

Provides your dog a little safe space (security) where they retreat to when they are tired, not feeling well or want to be alone.

Do you ever notice dogs sleeping under tables or desks? Naturally, dogs like small enclosed spaces in your home that may mimic a den. Dog crates can serve as a great refuge and excellent dens your dog can hangout in. Crates will also prepare your dog from some potentially stressful situations like going to the vet.

Crate training is great for both your dog and you. So why not buy a crate and start you crate training today!

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Donna C. Mihajlov is the author of Dog Training Books and Owner of Dog Cages Usa. For other free resources on taking care of your dog, go to Dog Training Resources.

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5 Benefits of Crate Training

By Donna C. Mihajlov

The benefits of crate training make for a happier and healthier household. When a dog understands his boundaries, he can be more affection and loving towards the family he is part of. The owner will also benefit with loving obedient dog.

Crate Training Benefits For Your Dog

A Crate Makes Housebreaking Easier

Since dogs in general do not like to sleep in their own mess, housebreaking will become much easier. Your dog will develop better bladder control when confined to his crate over a specific time. He will learn when to relieve himself after taking him outside immediately after his release from his cage.

Dogs, being den animals, generally like their place clean and quiet. It is also good to remember that puppies need to go more often, so do not keep them in the crate for a long period.

A Crate Stops Destructive Behaviors

Dogs naturally enjoy chewing. Your dog needs to learn the things that are acceptable or not acceptable things to chew on. Since your dog is generally going to chew on something, would it not be better to chew on acceptable toys rather than your chair legs and shoes? Therefore, by providing safe chew toys in his crate, you will protect your house from damage and also teach your dog acceptable things to chew on in the house.

A Crate Keeps Your Dog Safe from Household Hazards

Typically, a house contains many potentially dangerous objects for your dog. You can be asking for trouble when you let your dog roam the house unsupervised. Your dog may be tempted to chew on lethal objects like electrical wires or poisonous foods or plants.

Proper crate training of your dog provides more confidence that your dog will limit getting in trouble even when you are not around to supervise.

Traveling in a Car Is Safer

Your car trips will be safer and more peaceful if your dog is resting contently in his crate. A crate trained dog will eliminate any possible distractions as you drive.

Crates provides you dog security when he desires to rest or be alone.

Dog naturally seek refuge in small enclosed spaces like a den. Dog crates will provide your dog that nice place to hangout in when needing rest. Crate training your dog will also prepare him for potentially stressful situations like going to the vet.

Crate training a dog is not only good for your dog - but also good for you. Do yourself and your dog a favor and start crate training him today!

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Donna Mihajlov is the author of Books in Dog Training and Owner of Dog Cages Usa. For other free resources on training your dog, go to Dog Training Resources.

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Potty Training Methods for your Pet Dog

By Serena

There is one key to successfully potty train a pet dog. Look at it as a relationship building activity with your pooch. Do not see it as a necessity to keep him from spreading his mess around unnecessarily. A good dog is one that is loyal, dependable and cheerful. Use the potty training affair as an opportunity to mold your puppy into one.

First important tip is to stick to a schedule when feeding the dog.This makes you anticipate his activity better. Be consistent in what you feed your dog, when you feed it, when you give it water and when you take the dog out for a walk.

Stick to dry food - one that makes his stool consistent. Good quality, dry food helps him develop good eating habits. It should also positively affect how solid his stools are, his potty schedule and his ability to control when he has the urge.

Once he shows the need, lead him to the designated place where he can do his thing. Show how he should position himself properly. Do this regularly. If he poops outside of the area, clean the mess immediately and mask the odor.

The designated toilet area can be outside the house or a corner of the backyard. Wherever the area is make sure it is one that he can easily find by himself later. Also have a handy leash while the dog is undergoing training.This makes it easier to lead him around.

If the dog continues to poop outside of the designated area, clean the mess right away and eliminate the odor wit a deodorizer. If the smell lingers the pup will think he is doing it in the right area and will do it again there the next time.

Potty training your dog should be a simple affair. If you do it right, the dog will learn easily over a short period of time. Again, look at it as an essential part of your relationship.

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Tips and Advice on Beagle Care

By Jimmy Kazoo

Beagles are a breed of dog everyone loves. There are many reasons for this. Beagles are simply very pretty, fun, energetic, lovable, happy, and caring. These are all the reasons why people like these dogs. If you plan on purchasing a beagle, here are some tips and tricks that will help you train and care for your beagle so to make the most out of your relationship with them.

Beagle training isn't an easy task and you need a lot of patience. Beagles can be very inflexible when they are being taught. Beagles have short attention spans. Beagles can get very sidetracked and lose interest when they are being taught commands. You need to keep your dog focused when the training occurs.

Furthermore, avoid having variations in your training curriculum. It might get them confused about what each command means. The training classes should be consistent. The younger your beagle, the easier it will be trained. Training dogs when they are little is the best way to ensure they get trained properly. Taking your pet to an obedience school will ensure that they are taught all the important commands and don't use their energy to destroy your home.

Its important to train your dog to go to the bathroom outside. Give your pet dog with snacks when he goes outside to potty so your pet associates outdoors with the bathroom. However, only do this for a short time. If this is done for a long time, you dog will only go outside if food is involved. This will result in poor training and over feeding of your dog.

Don't forget to take good care of your beagle by grooming it frequently. You can brush its coat once or twice a week to keep its coat sparkling and in good condition. Check behind the ears for bugs and other insects that might attach themselves to your pet. You can give your dog a bath if you want but you can always take it to a professional groomer who will do all of these things for you. That way you don't have to do any of it and you can have the piece of mind to know that your dog is being cleaned well.

Don't forget to regularly take your beagle to the vet for check ups. This is to take care of its annual vaccination, stool check, and health examination. Always keep a good vets contact number close by for any medical disaster your beagle may need. Give your beagle premium quality dog food. Don't make the mistake of over feeding your dog food and snacks. Only feed them during regular times a day and give them few snacks. Following the tips in this article will make sure your dog lives a long and healthy life.

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Basic Dog Training Tips

By Donald T. Mihajlov

The most important thing when we turn on the subject of dog training is to be consistent in all you do. The basics on dog training methods are simple enough for all dog owners to pay attention to. Dog training has the objection to educate your dog to be capable to communicate and respond to you and your instructions.

As said before, the success of your dog's training depends on how consistent you are with your instructions and the way you give them. Dogs learn by example and experience. You can train your dog effectively by giving clear recurring instructions and exclaim the desired action commands each time and placing the focus on the reaction you want from your dog and award the dog for good and correct behavior.

The way you conduct yourself will have a great influence on your dog. If you approach the dog with a positive and up lifting attitude, you can expect to receive good response and results from your best friend in training.

The intonation of your voice must serve to signal your satisfaction or dissatisfaction towards the dog's conduct. A firm tone of voice will indicate wrong or unacceptable conduct and when you talk excitedly in a pleasant tone will create the impression that he conducted himself well and in a right way.

A short training session filled with fun and some kind of challenge with short and precise actions are most likely to keep the dog's interest, which will in return execute your commands in an approving way.

It is always good to maintain the dog's commitment and positive submissions with some kind of a reward, may it be some treat to eat or an entertaining play session.

More importantly, when the training period is over, make sure to conclude the day's training on a positive way. Make your approval known and reward your dog. This will encourage your dog to act and behave in that desired manner consistently.

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Donald Mihajlov is the author of 'How to Train Your Dog Or Puppy' and Owner of Dog Cages Usa. For other free resources on taking care of your dog, go to Dog Training Resources.