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Can I Give My Dog The Flu?
Avian Flu and Other Zoonotic Diseases
Everyone seems on edge about the latest outbreak of avian flu. People in China are told to kill their poultry in order to keep the virus from spreading. Meanwhile people in the United States watch on in fear...
Chinchillas As Pets
You may wish to consider a chinchilla as a possible pet. They are of the rodent family, (but it doesn't seem that way).
Also known as "chins" they have incredible velvety fir, and they resemble a chubby squirrel with Mickey mouse type ears. They...
Choosing the right puppy breed
For all too many, the process of choosing a puppy or puppies is based purely on how cute the puppy is or how playful its personality seems at the pet store or kennel. Granted, playful and cute puppies can really tug at your heart strings and urge...
How Important Is The Hen In Your Breeding Program?
Throughout the history of game fowl breeding, the importance of the hen has, in the majority of cases, been overlooked, and in isolated instances, even ignored. It is my own belief (you may disagree) that any present-day breeder competing in the...
Pet Treat Management & The Best Treat You Can Offer
Edible Treats Pets just love food treats, almost like the way most of us who love junk food. But these treats should be offered with discretion. Many treats have higher sugar or fat content than staple diet food. For example, treat sticks for...
Protecting the smallest member of your family: A step-by-step guide to pet insurance
Let’s face it – Fido and Fluffy are an important part of your family. Do you want to have to assign a dollar value to them if they become sick or injured? That may well be the case if you don’t have pet health insurance. Rising veterinary costs...
Signs You Might Be A Cat
SIGNS YOU MIGHT BE A CAT Copyright 2005, Michael LaRocca You can get cuddles whenever you want them. You yowl loudly if your litter box is not clean. You yowl loudly at the full moon. You yowl loudly for no reason. Floor swimming! Ping Pong...
The Story of O(scar)
The Story of O (scar) I don't really know his name. I felt an intense need to give him one, though, so I named him Oscar. In my head, anyway. I never got to call him that, at least while he was alive. My mind often wanders to thoughts of him in...
Toy Dogs
No, you don't wind them up and they don't take batteries
"Toy" dogs are becoming more popular all the time. These little dogs, the result of generations of selective breeding, are generally bred as companion animals and people just seem to love...
Why dogs bark
Picture this, you're walking in the park, minding your own
business when suddenly a dog comes up to you and starts barking.
You start to panic because there is no reason for this dog to be
barking at you.
Why is this dog barking?
Dogs...
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Dog Training: The Do's And The Don'ts Of House Training Your Puppy
House training a puppy is very important for the well being of
both the puppy and the owner. The number one reason that dogs
are surrender to animal shelters is problems with inappropriate
elimination, so it is easy to see why proper house training is
such an important consideration. It is important to establish
proper toilet habits when the puppy is young, since these habits
can last a lifetime, and be very hard to break once they are
established. It is very important for the owner to house break
the puppy properly. In most cases, true house training cannot
begin until the puppy is six months old. Puppies younger than
this generally lack the bowel and bladder control that is needed
for true house training. Puppies younger than six months should
be confined to a small, puppy proofed room when the owner cannot
supervise them. The entire floor of the room should be covered
with newspapers or similar absorbent materials, and the paper
changed every time it is soiled. As the puppy gets older, the
amount of paper used can be reduced as the puppy begins to
establish a preferred toilet area. It is this preferred toilet
area that will form the basis of later house training. The Do's
of House Training Your Puppy: * Always provide the puppy with
constant, unrestricted access to the established toilet area. *
When you are at home, take the puppy to the toilet area every 45
minutes. * When you are not at home or cannot supervise the
puppy, you must be sure the puppy cannot make a mistake. This
means confining the puppy to a small area that has been
thoroughly puppy proofed. Puppy proofing a room is very similar
to baby proofing a room, since puppies chew on everything. *
Always provide a toilet area that does not resemble anything in
your home. Training the puppy to eliminate on concrete,
blacktop, grass or dirt is a good idea. The puppy should never
be encouraged to eliminate on anything that resembles
the
hardwood flooring, tile or carpet he may encounter in a home. *
Praise and reward your puppy every time he eliminates in the
established toilet area. The puppy must learn to associate
toileting in the established areas with good things, like
treats, toys and praise from his owner. * Always keep a set
schedule when feeding your puppy, and provide constant access to
fresh, clean drinking water. A consistent feeding schedule
equals a consistent toilet schedule. * Using a crate can be a
big help in helping a puppy develop self control. The concept
behind crate training is that the puppy will not want to toilet
in his bed area. * And finally, it is important to be patient
when house training a puppy. House training can take as long as
several months, but it is much easier to house train right the
first time than to retrain a problem dog.
The Don'ts of House Training Your Puppy * Never reprimand or
punish the puppy for mistakes. Punishing the puppy will only
cause fear and confusion. * Do not leave food out for the puppy
all night long. Keep to a set feeding schedule in order to make
the dog's toilet schedule as consistent as possible. * Do not
give the puppy the run of the house until he has been thoroughly
house trained. House training is not always the easiest thing to
do, and some dogs tend to be much easier to house train than
others. It is important, however to be patient, consistent and
loving as you train your dog. A rushed, frightened or
intimidated dog will not be able to learn the important lessons
of house training. Once you have gained your puppy's love and
respect, however, you will find that house training your puppy
is easier than you ever expected.
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