Dog care basics!
I am my Mum's first dog EVER! When she got me she sure had a lot to learn about taking care of me. So we wanted to share a lot of what she learned with you!
From potty and basic to advance training, grooming, health and fitness to play, and fun - we're bringing you the basic info you need to have a healthier, happier dog!
Check back often, 'cause we're always updating. And when you get a chance be sure and visit my other lenses for lots more dog information!
First things, first - potty training!
The clicker way!
My Mum trained me to 'do my business' (and all my other 'tricks') using a clicker, and she used a clicker to crate train me too, to keep me safe! My crate is my den, my safe place, and my travel place, so I always feel at home.We used the Karen Pryor Clickertraining method, which we absolutely love. Once I started getting the hang of potty training, Mum hung bells on the back door, so that I could ring them when I needed to do my business! She could hear me from anywhere in the house, announcing it was time!
We highly recommend using clicker training, for all kinds of training. Here's a great video explaining how to potty train and crate train your pup using the clicker!
And when you get a chance, stop by my Squidoo lens, "The Scoop on Doo" to learn about it's importance in gauging the status of my health, and all pups health.
Next up - training!
A trained pup, is a happy pup. We all need jobs, and dogs are no exception. We want to please, we want to be good, we just have to learn now!My Mum has taught me all kinds of behaviors - sit, stay, lie down, go mat, load up (in my crate), ring a bell to tell her I want to go potty, shake paw, high five and she's taught me how to do agility - my favorite sport. And I learned all of this and more through clicker training.
Mum and I are big proponents of clicker training. It really helps me learn just exactly what she wants me to know, easily, efficiently and quickly. It's makes us both happy and we both have a great time!
Here is a great video introduction to clicker training from Karen Pryor Clickertraining. Us pups can learn an unbelievable amount of tricks and behaviors using clicker training.
And if you are looking for some great clicker training tools, books and videos, be sure and check out Karen Pryor Clickertraining and these great links:
Karen Pryor Clicker Gear Store
Retractable Clicker
Clicker Clips Video
Getting Started Clicker Training for Dogs Kit
The Click That Teaches: Step-by-Step in Pictures
The How of Bow Wow DVD
Dog Training Kit Plus
Puppy Training Kit PLus
The Shape of Bow Wow: Shaping Behaviors and Adding Cues
Play time! How to choose the best toys for your pup!
Toys are an important part of a dog's life!
Visit these lenses for some great toys ideas:Super tough toys for super tough dogs!
The coolest dog toys on the planet!
Dog toys made in the USA!
Check out these vids to find the right toy for your pup:
Why Dog Toys Are Important
Ball Toys & Tennis Balls
Flying Toys
Latex Dog Toys
Specialty Dog Toys
Toys for Large and Small Dogs
Plush Dog Toys
Rubber Toys for Dogs
Rope Toys for Dogs
How to Buy Dog Toys : How to Choose Dog Toys
Tips on how to choose the best types of toys for your dog, in this video.
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Cool stuff for cool dogs!
Be sure and visit my website - JohannTheDog.com - where you can shop for cool stuff for cool dogs!We've put together, in one place, all the cool stuff you need for your dog!
Find dog beds, all natural foods and treats, collars, leashes,charms, training and agility gear, vitamins and supplements, books, clothing, toys and more!
And the best part is we donate 10% of our profits to dog rescues and shelters!
Exercise, exercise, exercise!
Exercise and play are very important parts of a pups life! Just ask me. If I don't get in some good play and exercise every day, I'm not the best behaved pup on the planet.So what great things can you do with your dog, to have fun, exercise, and bond? Lots of things!
Visit my Fun Things to do with your Dog lens and get some great ideas!
And visit these lenses for sports you can play with your pup:
Dog Agility
Rally Obedience
Flyball
Disc Dog
Herding
Dog grooming basics!
Grooming for us pups is essential! We need to have our ears cleaned, teeth brushed, fur trimmed, brushed and bathed, have our nails trimmed and more. Mum does all my grooming. Why? Because she believes it's an amazing bonding experience for both of us, and it's much less expensive than taking me to groomer.
She helped me to like being groomed, even having my nails trimmed (which isn't my favorite thing in the world), through clicker training.
Here are a few grooming videos to help you learn a few grooming basics for your pup!
For a little more info, visit these lenses:
Trimming your dogs nails!
Brushing your dogs teeth!
She helped me to like being groomed, even having my nails trimmed (which isn't my favorite thing in the world), through clicker training.
Here are a few grooming videos to help you learn a few grooming basics for your pup!
For a little more info, visit these lenses:
Trimming your dogs nails!
Brushing your dogs teeth!
The importance of health and nutrition!
Health and nutrition are foundations for any dog. Here you'll find some great links to keep your dog healthy, happy and ready for action!
- How to find the best food for your canine athlete.
- All natural foods and treats are essential to our wellbeing. Here is a great site that has all kinds of foods and treats with all natural, organic ingredients.
- Why all natural foods and treats?
- Only Natural Pet Store has a great library of nutritional and health information. Try it out if you want to learn more, or find information on all kinds of health conditions.
- Great list of resources for holistic veterinary information.
- Another great resource from Only Natural Pet Store, where they have links to a wide variety of veterinary, and alternative/holistic veterinary organizations and information. Not to be missed for us agility athletes.
- Finding the right veterinarian for you and your pup.
- The right veterinarian is critical to your dog's health. Just ask my Mom. Injuries and illnesses can happen. Here is a great site to help with your search.
Great vids series about holistic pet care from Dr. Shawn, the natural vet!
Car safety!
Traveling with your pup can be so much fun - off on a Summer vacation, a trip to the dog park, or just running to the store. Remember to keep you pup safe in the car at all times. Because you never know what can happen!Visit my Car Safety for Dogs lens and my Keeping Cool Dogs out of Hot Cars lens for lots more important information.
Choosing a medical practitioner for your pup!
The right veterinarian for your pup is so important to the health, happiness, and long term life of your pup.The Humane Society of the United States has a wonderful article to help you find the best pet for your pup. Be sure and check it out. And if you are looking for holistic and alternative veterinarians for your pup, visit this link.
And when you get a chance visit my Canine Massage and Canine Acupuncture lenses for some wonderful information to keep your pup the healthiest he/she can be!
First aid basics!
Knowing first aid basics for your pup can be a matter of life and death. Be sure you are up on the latest first aid basics to handle many of the common emergencies.
What these videos of some of the more common pet emergencies. And be sure and visit my Canine CPR lens for more information.
And remember, keep you veterinarian and pet emergency room number handy at all times, as well as the ASPCA Animal Control Hotline at (888) 426-4435.
What these videos of some of the more common pet emergencies. And be sure and visit my Canine CPR lens for more information.
And remember, keep you veterinarian and pet emergency room number handy at all times, as well as the ASPCA Animal Control Hotline at (888) 426-4435.
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Be prepared with a Deluxe Canine First Aid Kit!
Deluxe Canine First Aid KitAccidents can happen so be prepared. The Deluxe Canine First Aid Kit is a high-quality first aid kit designed just for dogs. It contains over 40 veterinarian-recommended emergency items in a blue padded and insulated Thermos carrying case that is 10"L x 7"W x 3"D. This first aid kit also contains a 112-page book, Emergency First Aid for Your Dog by Dr. Tamara S. Shearer, which fits conveniently inside the cover of the kit.
Above all - have fun with your pup, 'cause pups know how to have fun!
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