Dog Training And Free Tips To Make Your Pet Have A Long Life.

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Tips To Train Your Dog At Home

I am a professional dog walker and Dog Minder in Sydney Australia and of course have acquired lots of what I call "TIPS" to train dogs. All very simple and effective. I will be posting free articles and Tips every week on my site Petdog on different training modules that should help you understand how a dog thinks and how to interpret it's mood and behaviour.
The first article is on Dog Jumping.

I also bought a great Ebook called Sit Stay Fetch

 Dog training is so important for your dog but mostly to give you far more fun with your pet that is obedient, and enjoys making you happy.IT WORKS.
John

Dog Training Ebook
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Feeding Raw Bones to Dogs and Cats 

Raw food makes your dog live longer.

Eating raw bones is as completely natural as eating fresh meat for dogs and cats. They come hand in hand, in the wild. Both dogs and cats are natural hunters, cats always eating their food fresh, and dogs happy to eat fresh, or decaying. Either way, catching and eating prey has always involved the consumption of bones. Feeding bones to domestic dogs has been a time honoured tradition, and is still practised by knowledgeable dog breeders and pet owners. The feeding of bones to cats has had less emphasis in the past, as cats have always been able to catch and eat their own prey, complete with bones. Since the advent of "ready to serve" commercial pet foods, there has been a noticeable decline in the practice of feeding bones to dogs by many pet owners, particularly raw bones. And now that the modern domestic cat's natural hunting abilities have been limited by their confinement, there is a marked decline in the consumption of raw bones by cats also.
Raw bones are consumed first and foremost for their nutritional value to the cat or dog. A natural, and highly digestible source of calcium is provided by raw bones, and is required to provide a natural balance to the higher levels of phosphorous found in raw meat.
They offer some dental hygiene effects, but minimal nutritional effect.
They do however, keep many a dog happy for several hours a day.

Try and get bones with some meat left on, as it encourages the dog to exercise the front incisor teeth while tearing at the meat. This is very important during puppy-hood, when the milk teeth are replaced by the adult teeth. The chewing and tearing action helps to dislodge the puppy teeth, and allow normal progression of the adult teeth.


Bones For Dogs
The basic guide for choice of bones is really decided by the size of the dog. Large dogs can handle larger bones, like lamb necks, lamb shanks, beef leg bones, whole rabbit, whole chickens or chicken carcasses, kangaroo tails. Smaller dogs will fare better with chicken frames, chicken necks or wings, lamb flaps, brisket bones, ribs etc. My favourites are roo tails and chicken frames.
Remember that there are two distinct types of bones; those that are eaten easily and quite quickly, are nutritional, and provide all of the above listed benefits. Bones that are too large or tough, and end up scattered over the back yard, or buried in the lawn, and dug up or chewed on over many days, are more of a "toy.
Adult dogs and cats can still happily eat a bone every day, but can get by with bones at least twice weekly. Older pets should get more bones, as they start to need more calcium in old age to maintain good health and prevent arthritis.. More info at my Rawbone Site.
Learn More on Raw Food for Dogs and Cats

Inportant to make your dog obey you. 

Your dog should obey any command that you give him within two or three seconds, if he does not obey you then he is either ignoring you, which means that your position as alpha dog is under threat, or he does not understand what the command means and requires further training.
If he responds to your command in some situations and not others then it is likely that he is plain ignoring you when he does not respond. To prevent this from happening use the "Alarm-No-Command" method. This method has three steps that you take when your dog does not respond as you wish.
1. Use something to alarm your dog, such as a squirt from a water pistol or shaking a pebble filled can. Make sure that you do this while he is in the act of misbehaving or ignoring you.
2. At the same time say a loud "No!" or "Bad" or utter a sharp growling sound like "Aaahhh". Use a stern voice so that the dog recognizes the difference in tone from your normal voice. It is important that the voice correction is sincere and that the delivery is consistent so that the dog associates the harsh word or words with stopping the behavior.


Secrets to training your dog
[1] Bond with your dog by spending quality time with him.
[2] Be consistent when dealing with your dog. Make his world black and
white rather than shades of grey.
[3] Be aware that you must praise or reprimand your dog within a few
seconds for him to associate it with his actions.
[4] Dogs learn by repetition. It will take time to for him to get a hang of
what you want him to do.
[5] Quality not quantity is the best way for you to approach training
sessions.
[6] Have a reasonable expectation of what your dog can do.
[7] Use praise whenever your dog does something right.
[8] Use eye contact as much as you can.
[9] Hand and voice signals are good ways to communicate with your
dog.
[10] Use the Alarm-No!-Command method to reprimand a disobedient
dog.
Check this book out covers everything.
John
Dog Training Ebook
My Web Site

Dog Jumping 

Dog Training,Dog Barking,Dog Aggression

Teaching your dog not to jump up is realy very simple.
Here's what you have to do:
When he starts jumping, completely ignore him. Give him the real cold shoulder: turn your body completely away, avert your face, and break eye contact. It's likely that at first, your dog will actually increase his jumping - he's looking for validation, which he would normally get in the form of eye contact (and possibly attention, whether good or bad) from you. It's important that you do not give him this validation.
Remember, even negative attention is still attention, so make sure you don't react at all.
He will probably sit down in puzzlement after about 30 seconds of fruitless leaping. As soon as all four paws are on the ground, praise the heck out of him: give him treats, pat him lavishly, shower him with praise. You want to make it crystal clear that four paws on the ground is what you want; leaping and jumping will result in a complete snubbing.
He'll get the message very quickly.
Note: If your dog is demonstrating jumping behaviors in conjunction with other signs of dominance (for example, food- or furniture-guarding, deliberate disobedience, "talking back" to you when you verbally correct him), you'll need
to learn more about how to combat dominant behavior in your dog.

Another method is to gently tread on their rear paws when they are jumping on you and when they stop and stand on all 4 paws give them a treat.
I bought this Ebook from Kingdom For Pets and I have to say it has taught me so much I highly recommend it.This article is just one of many easy tips to train your dog at home.
I Really Recommend This Dog Training Ebook
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Good Dog Clicker Training books 

Getting Started: Clicker Training for Dogs

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by: Karen Pryor

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Quick Clicks: 40 Fast and Fun Behaviors to Train with a Clicker

by: Cheryl S. Smith, Mandy Book

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GREAT EBOOK ON DOG TRAINING AT HOME 

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ARTHRITIS 

DEFINITION:
Osteoarthritis is chronic degenerative joint disease. It is the cumulative effect of long term wear and tear on the joint structures, where the net effect of daily damage versus daily homoeostatic repair results in subtle long term degeneration.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, where the body produces auto-reactive antibodies that attack the joint structures and results in chronic long term inflammatory joint disease. The net result of rheumatoid arthritis is a similar pattern of chronic degenerative joint disease, but the degeneration can occur much faster, and be more severe.

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY:

The typical joint has three main components:

(1) The articular cartilage (hyaline cartilage), which forms a smooth, shock absorbing layer over the end of the bone. It is comprised of cells called chondrocytes.
(2) The joint fluid, a thick, viscous layer of fluid that separates the two cartilaginous joint ends. It provides lubrication for the joint, acts as a shock absorber, and also feeds the chondrocytes that make up the cartilage surface.
(3)The synovial membrane and joint capsule, which is firmly attached to all the bones of the joint, and forms a complete capsule that contains the cartilage ends and joint fluid. The outer surface of the joint capsule is made of tough elastic fibrous tissue, and often contains, or is confluent with, the ligaments of the joint. The inner surface is the synovial membrane, a layer of cells that manufactures the joint fluid and feeds the joint tissues.

During the normal course of activity, the joint undergoes concussive forces on a constant basis. Most of the energy of the force is absorbed by the joint capsule, joint fluid and cartilage layer, and this can result in micro damage to the chondrocytes and synovial cells. The damaged cells release inflammatory enzymes (Cyclo-oxygenases etc ), which stimulates the inherent repair mechanisms of the body, resulting in increased blood supply to the joint, and an inflow of immunomodulatory cells that repair the damage. This process occurs constantly in the normal healthy joint on a daily basis.

With the normal ageing process, repair mechanisms in the body begin to slow down, or fail, and nutrient uptake from the intestines is impaired. The combined effect of loss of nutrients required for repair, and diminished repair mechanisms, is degeneration (degenerative disease)

PREDISPOSING FACTORS 

PREDISPOSING FACTORS :
Age - gets worse with age
Size - larger breeds are affected more than smaller breeds
Weight - obesity hastens the onset of arthritis
Diet - poor nutrition impairs repair processes
Activity level - strenuous activity accelerates damage
Conformation - abnormal load on a joint will hasten damage
Developmental / Growth deformities - Hip dysplasia, OCD
Hereditary - genetic link to poor repair mechanism
Injuries - a serious joint injury will accelerate onset of arthritis

CONVENTIONAL VETERINARY TREATMENTS:

NSAID"s - Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs. These drugs block parts of the inflammatory cascade, and result in pain relief. The new generation drugs specifically block the COX 2 enzymes (eg Metacam, Rimadyl). Also commonly used are the Profen group, Aspirin, Phenylbutasone (PBS, Butalone), and Indomethacin (Cu-Algesic)%u2026

· The main disadvantages to NSAID's are tolerance build up to the drugs effect, increasing chance of gastrointestinal ulceration, kidney and liver damage, and "masking" of pain, that allows the animal to work the joint much harder than would otherwise be possible, thereby accelerating damage (pain is nature's way of saying "slow down").

· Cortisone - A steroidal anti inflammatory agent. Cortisone blocks most of the inflammatory cascade, and is an effective pain reliever. Due to its deleterious short and long term side effects, it is not used very often for arthritis nowadays, or only as a last resort.

· Pentosan polysulphate - a synthetic, injectable compound that stimulates joint fluid production and viscosity, thereby effecting pain relief and some joint repair. Eg. Cartrophen, Pentosan. It is most effective in early onset arthritis.

EMERGING VETERINARY TREATMENTS

- Treatments that are gaining acceptance in conventional practice

· Acupuncture
· Chiropractic / osteopathic manipulation
· Glucosamine/ chondroitin sulphate products (GAG;s) - Cosequin, Sasha's Blend, Joint Formula, Shark Cartilage, Arthracart.

COMPLIMENTARY TREATMENTS ALSO AVAILABLE

- There are also many non-conventional or alternative treatments available that are highly effective. You can seek advice on many of these options from your closest "open minded" vet.

· Orthomolecular Shark cartilage
Green lipped mussel (Perna caniculus)
Vitamin C, B6
MSM (methyl sulphonylmethane)
Boron
Calcium
Magnesium
Copper
Selenium
Zinc
Manganese

· Herbal Devils claw
Boswellia
White willow bark
Ginger
Flax seed oil, Fish oil
Tumeric
Guaicum
Celery seed
Liquorice

· Homoeopathic Arnica
Rhus tox
Apis mel
Bryonia
Ledum
Ruta grav
Causticum
Calc flor
Silica

· Magnetic therapy Eco flow collars, pet beds, leg wraps

· Tactile Massage
TENS
T Touch
Craniosacral therapy

DR SYME'S PERSONAL CHOICES

Having treated literally thousands of animals for arthritis, using most, if not all, of the above treatments, I have developed a system that caters for all types of animals, and all types of arthritis.

· GROWTH DISORDERS

Both hip dysplasia and elbow OCD (osteochondritis dessicans) are developmental abnormalities, and are generally seen in growing pups between 6-12 months old. As long as the condition is diagnosed early, I have found the combination of shark cartilage and vitamin C supplements to work highly effectively, and remove the need for expensive surgery.
Shark cartilage provides naturally high levels of glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate, which stimulate and accelerate natural repair in the joint, and provide some natural pain relief. Vitamin C accelerates collagen repair to damaged tendons, ligaments and joint capsule.
It is important to note here that the shark cartilage should not be used in any dogs under 4 months old, and in fast growing large/giant breed dogs, it is best to check with your vet to see if their growth plates are still active. If the dogs are still actively growing, it may be safer to use a lower dose.
Shark cartilage and vitamin C can both safely be used in conjunction with Cartrophen or Pentosan injections.

EARLY ONSET ARTHRITIS

This occurs in many large breed dogs at age 5-6 +, or in dogs with a history of joint injuries, or with milder versions of the early growth disorders mentioned above. It can also occur in dogs on a poor diet, overweight dogs, or in highly active or working breeds.
Combined with a change to healthy raw food diet, the combination of shark cartilage and vitamin C again works very well here. If a specific joint or leg is affected in isolation, I will also use acupuncture to stimulate healing.

MATURE AGE ARTHRITIS

This is the more traditional "old dog" arthritis that affects most pets in the latter years of life. In this situation, diet change and weight loss are often important factors. As a general rule, dogs at this age are often starting to show signs of nutritional deficiency, which accompanies most degenerative changes. Often the bones have become more brittle (osteoporosis), and the arthritic changes are more advanced. Here I prefer to use my Joint Formula combination. It has the benefits of the shark cartilage and vitamin C, but also has Green Lipped Mussel (more GAG's), Flax Seed meal (Omega 3), Devils Claw herb and Ginger (anti inflammatory), Dolomite (calcium and magnesium), Copper and Sulphur (mineral supplements), and Boron.

In the joint, this results in gradual degenerative changes that begin to accumulate :

· Cartilage surfaces are slowly eroded away, joint fluid is diminished, and synovial membranes slowly thicken, and loose their elasticity.
· The damage process begins to accelerate as the animal ages further.
· The chronic damage results in increased release of inflammatory enzymes, which further damages the cells of the joint, and causes swelling and pain inside the joint.
· Cartilage is eroded away to expose the underlying boney surfaces, which results in further pain, and new, uncontrolled, bone growth (bone spurs).
· The joint capsule is chronically inflamed, and the increased blood supply and inflammation results in calcification (mineralisation) of the capsule, primarily at the edge of the joint where it attaches to the bone. This in turn causes loss of elasticity (stretch) in the joint, and results in decreased joint fluid production inside the joint, which further accelerates cartilage damage%u2026.etc. etc. etc.

The end result is a painful, stiff, swollen joint. The boney changes on the surface of the joint causes palpable changes to free rotation / manipulation of the joint called "crepitis".

In the earlier stages of arthritis, pain is most notable after exercise/rest cycles, whereby the inflammatory process is in peak activity towards the end of activity, and continues during the resting cycle, and then abates at the onset of the next activity phase. Once advanced, arthritic pain becomes more constant.

DIAGNOSIS :

Diagnosis can be made by a combination of :
Clinical history - type of pain, when it occurs, better with exercise or rest, age, size, breed of animal, predisposing factors
Physical examination - full manipulation of all the joints, including rotation, flexion, extension, abduction and adduction. Palpate all the associated muscular and soft tissue structures. Perform neurological examination.
Radiology - an xray of a joint is the most diagnostic tool. Look for degenerative bone surfaces, exostoses (bone spurs), calcification around the joint capsule
Blood tests - given that many animals with arthritis are old, it is important to assess the entire health of the animal. A routine blood exam can pick up early signs of renal failure, diabetes, liver problems, or may indicate further testing for thyroid function etc.
Common mis-diagnoses - lumbar pain due to muscular or spinal problems, cruciate injury, luxating patella, ascending myelopathies (like MS), trigger points, bone cancer (osteosarcoma), ligament / joint capsule tear, chip fractures, Ross River fever.

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