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A Barking Dog is a Pain!
How do you get your dog to stop barking? After all, who likes a
constantly barking dog? The only time I want a dog barking is
when people drive up or to keep coyotes away. But when I tell
her to stop, I want my dog to stop.
So how do you go...
AKA, Pocket Pet with Attitude
Many people are searching for different means to have pets. Dogs and cats are not always the best choice of pets for everyone. Here is an amazingly different type of pet. A Pocket Pet! A Sugar Glider.
The Sugar Glider is a popular pet because...
Animal Figurines and Collecting Animal Art
Collecting animal figurines is an emotional experience, far
removed from object monetary value. It helps eternalize my
memory of a beloved pet, the good times together and how
priceless my friend is.
Collecting motivates me, it gives me...
Dog Breeders - Finding the Right One
While mixed breed puppies make extremely good pets, many people prefer the predictability and specific characteristics of a particular dog breed. So the next question is, where do you find a purebred dog? The best answer is to locate a quality dog...
Dog/Canine Arthritis
Arthritis in canines is just as common as it is in humans. The type of arthritis associated with dogs is osteoarthritis which is caused by the degradation of the cartilage within a joint. Cartilage is what keeps the bones in a joint from rubbing...
How to Get Free Pet Tags
Pet health insurance and related products often provide free pet ID tags when you purchase a policy or join an organization. Animal shelters and animal welfare organizations also provide free pet ID tags. An internet search in your area may find...
"Put Your Commands On A Diet"
“Put Your Commands On A Diet” By John R. Falk Can a dog understand our language? If so, how much of it? The question poses possibly as many answers as there are dogs. Certainly the boundaries of a canine's lexicon vary, according to his age,...
Shih Tzu - Teach Your Shih To Come When Called
Teaching a shih tzu to come when called is also called "recall."
Recall is actually a series of behaviors. You want to make your
shih tzu think that coming when called is the best thing that
happens in his life. Practice a lot. Increase the...
Small Dogs - Different Breeds, Different Personalities
Small dog breeds are great pets, but since their personalities are all different, it's a good idea to look at their individual characteristics to see if they fit with your lifestyle. Pomeranians: Pomeranians developed from a much larger dog breed...
Teaching your dog with confidence and respect
The first thing that any successful animal trainer must do is
win the confidence and respect of the animal to be trained. This
important piece of advice definitely applies to the training of
dogs. As social pack animals, dogs have a natural need...
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Home Alone Troubles
Leaving Your Dog Home Alone
Do you have problems leaving your dog home alone? Do you come
home, only to find that your dog has been up to mischief or
tried to escape from the yard? This is not an uncommon problem
at all, and we'll explain why your dog behaves badly when alone
and what you can do about it.
Dogs experience many of the same emotions as humans such as
anxiety, boredom and depression. If one of these emotions is
triggered, it will also affect their behavior or lack thereof.
Since dogs are pack animals, they are very sociable and simply
do not like to be left alone. When a dog is left alone it can
experience a feeling of neglect, depression, boredom and
anxiety. Neglect can lead a dog to cry and howl for an extended
period of time. This will happen as you leave and while you are
gone. If a dog feels bored while home alone, this is what can
lead to destructive and naughty behavior e.g.: barking, chewing
anything in sight and digging up the yard. The most detrimental
effect on your dog however, is the feeling of an anxiety
commonly referred to as "separation anxiety". The fear of
abandonment that sets in can even cause your dog to feel sick,
vomit and lose control of its bodily functions.
The good news is that dogs can be trained out of anxiety, and a
few simple techniques can be used to help relieve the stress on
your dog when home alone.
When leaving the house, a common mistake of owners is to give
excessive emotional comforting to the dog. Extended "bye bye's"
and "you're a good dog" do nothing but increase the dog's
anxiety when you leave. So in future, when leaving, just do so
with a quick and firm gesture. When returning, again do not make
a big deal about it, just go about your business as if nothing
has happened.
It is also important to ensure that your dog won't be left
without any entertainment. After all, the dog will need to
something to occupy its time. Provide sufficient toys, something
to chew on, dog biscuits and anything else that might help the
dog beat boredom. If you're dog has a bad behavioral problem,
try giving it some exercise before you leave. Getting rid of
that extra energy can work wonders.
With a little conditioning, your dog should have no problems
being home alone. If you are still not confident about leaving
your dog alone for extended periods, then start small. Go out
for 30 minutes, then try an hour and progressively build up
until both you and pooch are comfortable. If all else fails,
then consult your vet, as there are medications available for
dog anxiety.
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