AVOIDING BAD BEHAVIORS IN DOGS
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Puppy obedience training will probably not turn your dog into a little canine angel. However, you will be able to control it when you want to, if you train it properly. You could turn to a dog trainer for help but nowadays you can find all the information that you need through various books, DVDs and articles on the internet. You can do puppy obedience training on your own. However, if you are impatient and short-tempered you will first have to train yourself to be patient!
important. Otherwise, your dog might become a real troublemaker later on. Some dogs are constantly biting people and chewing things,
barking loudly all the time, dirtying the house, breaking their leashes and digging up the lawn. Naturally, the owner will get fed up with the dog.
There are various things that you need to teach your dog. Some are things you want it to do and others are things you don't want it to do. Puppy
obedience training involves potty, leash, crate and house training. You also need to teach your dog some basic commands. Don't think of the
task as a hard, boring thing. You can have fun with your dog while training it. Puppy obedience training could also involve training a lot of tricks. Children might be even better than some adults at teaching tricks to their puppies.
When your puppy misbehaves let it be known that you are not happy with the behavior. For example, don't move when your puppy pulls at the
leash when you take it out on a walk. Obedience puppy training has a lot to do with standing your ground. You must also reward good behavior.
You may have seen trainers giving biscuits to puppies after they complete various tricks.
Your relationship with your dog should not be one based on fear. This type of puppy obedience training is very wrong. The puppy should obey you because it understands your intentions and not because it is scared of you. Don't be too harsh on the puppy especially, when it is very young.
You might see your puppy chewing your slippers despite continuous puppy obedience training. In such an instance get your puppy something
to chew so that it will leave your slippers alone. You need to be tactful and kind in order to build up a good relationship with your puppy. Without
this any puppy obedience training would probably end up a failure.
Start training your puppy as early as possible. Time constraints might obstruct puppy obedience training but try to find as much time as possible.
The job will get harder and harder, later and later on. Always keep this in mind.
Proper puppy obedience training would leave both you are your dog happy
A PUPPY TRAINING GUIDE
FOR BEGINNERS
A puppy training guide provides helpful advice, guidelines and tips that cover all aspects of the training process. A helpful puppy training guide can be easily bought at a bookstore or downloaded from the internet.
Different aspects of puppy training that is usually covered in a puppy training guide are potty training, leash and crate training, Also included and very important is obedience training and puppy socialization. It helps the trainer understand the importance of each aspect of puppy training and shows
how the training could be successfully implemented. It also discusses how the training can progress as a puppy grows up.
Most puppy training guides encourage the puppy training to begin as soon as the puppy arrives at a new home. It is often advised to assign a puppy a certain room or crate that he will identify as his own personal space. Most guides advice the puppy training to start with potty training and gradually progress to other types of training such as obedience training and crate training.
Every puppy training guide emphasizes the importance of getting a puppy used to a schedule. They also provide important guidelines to follow when developing a puppy's schedule. Another important aspect of puppy training discussed in a puppy training guide is puppy socialization. It is advised to introduce a puppy gradually to new people and sounds to make him socialized.
A puppy training guide usually addresses the challenging and time consuming nature of puppy training. They also point out that negative reinforcement such as physical punishments and scolding can adversely affect a puppy's progress. The use of positive reinforcement such as praise and food is encouraged to motivate the puppy.
A puppy training guide often discusses different methods of training a puppy. For example there are several ways of potty training. A puppy training guide is likely to address all these different methods to let the trainer pick a method that is most convenient and suitable.
In addition, it will also address the various issues and problems faced when training a puppy. Solutions and advice regarding the most commonly experienced problems will also be outlined. For example, most guides will discuss how to stop excessive barking and biting. Furthermore a puppy training guide will educate the trainer about puppy psychology which will be helpful in a successful puppy training. Therefore following a guide will not only make puppy training easy but also an enjoyable experience.
THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING THE PROPER LEASH.
LEASHES OR COLLARS
It is important that you introduce the leash in such a way that the puppy doesn't feel that it is an 'enemy.' If you succeed in this, puppy leash training might not be such tough task. You can start the process gradually by fastening a leash to your pup's collar. Don't hold the leash at first and let it just roam around wearing the leash. Getting the pup not to resist the leash is the first part of the puppy leash training process.
Walk around with the pup while it is on the leash and gently start holding the leash. Don't try to control the pup's movements with the leash at first and just go around with it. Puppy leash training is a process which takes time so you shouldn't try to rush things. Reward your puppy when it learns anything new.
First time dog-owners might get a bit confused when faced with the question of the type of leash that should be used for puppy leash training. You want to give the puppy enough room but not too much either. You don't want the puppy to break the leash during puppy leash training. A strong retractable leash could be a fairly good choice but such a leash might not be as strong as a leather one. You need to consider these factors before making your choice.
You might be doing puppy leash training with the help of a DVD, a book, a dog trainer or you might even be doing it yourself without anyone's help. If you have never trained a puppy before, it might be best to get some sort of help when you are training your puppy. If you pup is a bit stubborn, puppy leash training might not go very smoothly and you might need some help.
Whenever the puppy tries to pull/drag you with it stand your ground and don't allow any slack. If you don't, it will only encourage the pup to be disobedient. You need to be gentle but firm during puppy leash training. Start moving once again after the puppy stops pulling. When a pup tries not to get off the leash don't pull it. Don't give any slack either. Proper puppy leash training will make things easier for you after the pup grows up.
PET SOCIALIZATION
hanging out together
Socializing your pet to accept new dogs into the household is not always an easy task. The dog usually has its own ideas of its territory and home and is generally not a generous creature when it come to sharing but would much rather chase the intruders away. We have to reprogram the dogs thinking to make it understand that chasing the cat or iguana or whatever other pet you may have, is not acceptable.To start, make certain that the new animal will be safe. Place the new pet in a pet carrier or some other sturdy structure that prohibits the dog from actually physically contacting the animal but still allows for both dogs to see, smell and hear each other. This provides a way for both dogs to acclimate to each other in a safe, though possibly a bit stressful, situation. In later steps, gloves might be advisable to avoid scratches from a nervous pet.
After the dogs have both calmed a bit give them each a small reward, such as a morsel of some favorite food. Be sure to give the dog lots of verbal praise and affection when it is not barking or trying to get to the new animal as this will show the dog that you are accepting of the new pet's presence and you expect him to be also.
One last point to keep in mind is that just like humans, not everyone is going to get along. There will be days where the dog and the cat are going to feud or the iguana will get cantankerous and slap the dog with his tail for the fun of it. Some dogs were just never meant to live in harmony but with a lot of patience and a little direction you can make your household fairly peaceable most of the time.
HOW TO DEAL WITH SEPERATION ANXIETY
Dogs are pack animals. As his family, you are his pack. When you leave him alone, he feels lost and scared. Often loud noises will frighten him. His howling and destructiveness are the only way he has of showing his displeasure. You can help him get through this with patience.
Try to find a room where he feels comfortable-one that isn't close to a street or other traffic. If possible, buying a crate made specifically for the size of your dog will help him feel more comfortable. Placing a loved toy and an item of clothing that smells like you inside with him will increase that comfort.
Start by leaving him only a few minutes at a time. He needs to be confident that you will return. You can gradually extend the amount of time as he becomes more comfortable. Praise him greatly for every time he waits quietly. If all else fails, talk with your vet and see if he can prescribe some type of anti-anxiety medication to give your dog when you need to be away.
Your dog can't help his anxiety. You are his safety and he feels lost without you. Give him time and patience and he will eventually learn to tolerate your absence. There is no reason to have a healthy animal put down because he loves you so much he misses you when you are gone. Work with him. You and he will both benefit from this.
GOOD NUTRITION A MUST
FOOD FOR YOUR DOG OR PUPPY
Today a number of families own at least one pet, it can be a cat or a dog or a rabbit, etc. Having pets with you means you have to take genuine care of all their needs, especially their pet food. All the pet owners have a vast choice of products from which they have to select the Pet food. The pet owners should be aware of their pet nutrition. They should have an understanding about pet food labels
Pet foods generally include canned, dry or semi moist foods to meet their nutritional requirements. The nutritional needs of the pets differ from those of human beings. Therefore, it is advisable not to feed the pets with home made meals that are difficult to digest for them. Every pet, on the other hand have specific dietary needs, as well. The human foods like onions or chocolates are very hazardous for the pets and there are chances for them to get contaminated from micro organisms such as E.coli and salmonella.
The pet foods available in the commercial pet food stores are considered better for the pets. These foods are developed after years of study and research by the manufacturers for providing the pets with the healthy meals. Also, these pet foods are enriched with vitamins are they are nutritionally balanced for the pets to consume it safely.
There are different problems associated with the homemade pet meals like the feeding raw food results in bacterial contamination as well as there are also chances that the disease gets transferred to the human beings. Excess calcium in the food will cause growth problems for the puppies and the kittens; whereas very little calcium may result in weak bones that are easily susceptible to breakage.
While purchasing the pet foods, be sure to see that they are branded and the name of the company, ingredients used in it, pet food labels, etc are all displayed on it. The ingredients used in the pet foods are listed in a descending order from large to small. There is a reason behind using every ingredient in the pet food to meet the nutritional needs of your particular pet.
The pet must be fed according to the feeding directions given on the labels. It should be considered according to the age, breed and activity level of the pet. If you feed them more or less then the estimated amount, it will not give the proper nutrition to the pet. Some pets may eat too much if they are given an opportunity to do so. Over consumption in the pets may also cause health problems and obesity in the pets.
A number of agricultural ingredients are used in the manufacture of the pet foods. This includes seafood, meat, feed grains, poultry and other agricultural products. The pet foods are also supplemented with minerals, vitamins and preservatives for assuring the total nutrition and wholesome distribution. The ingredients used in the pet food shave to be approved by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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