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Companion Animals and Their Unique Place in Society--Part 2
A brief history of the domestication of dogs.
Fossil remains suggest that five distinct types of dogs existed by 4500 B.C. Illustrations of dogs, dating from the Bronze Age, have been found on walls, tombs, and scrolls throughout the Middle...
Dalmatian Complete Profile
Key Facts: Size: Large Height: 56 - 61 cm (22 - 24 inches) Weight: 23 - 25 kg (51 - 55 lb) Life Span: 12 years Grooming: Easy Exercise: Demanding Feeding: Medium Temperament: Outgoing & friendly Country of Origin: Croatia AKC Group: Non-Sporting ...
Dealing with Dog House Training Issues
The best house training uses the dogs own instincts to avoid soiling its bed. That is the basis behind crate training, in which the dog is confined to its crate in the absence of the owner, and den training, in which the dog is confined to a small...
Dog Training
One of the few things that dog owners or prospective dog owners think about is whether or not they will need to train their dog. Although training a dog is not absolutely essential unless your dog has a particular problem, a small amount of...
Dog Training Aids
You may think that dog training aids are out there for you to
spend money and not actually reap any benefits from. That is not
the case. Dog training aids are there to help you succeed in
teaching your dog, this could be teaching him obedience,...
Foxtail Grass Dangerous to Dogs
REQUIREMENTS FOR REPRINT: You have permission to publish this article free of charge in your e-zine, newsletter, ebook, print publication or on your website ONLY if it remains unchanged and you include the copyright and author information (Resource...
How To Give Your Pug A Long And Happy Life
Bringing home a Pug can change our life, but it is also a big responsibility. When you become a Pug owner, it is up to you to make sure that your pet's needs are met including, proper care, a safe environment and lots of love! Caring for a dog is a...
Teaching Your Shih Tzu 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
Shih Tzu. As social pack animals, dogs have a natural...
Understanding Certain Dog Behaviors
What People Need to Know About Dog Behavior
As the old adage goes, "Dogs are man's best friend." However,
there are times when people just can't understand why their
beloved dogs behave in a different manner. Hence, it is
extremely important...
Why Contract the Services of a Professional Pet Sitter for Your Dog?
A Professional Pet Sitter provides in-home pet care while you?re away. Keeping your dog at home helps maintain his normal eating and exercising routines. It also helps minimize the stress suffered by both you and your dog. This article...
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Puppy Protocols - Introducing a Young Dog Into Your Family
Introducing a puppy to your home can cause a lot of upheaval.
You might need to move furniture and make your home dog
friendly, or just change your lifestyle to make sure you are
available to exercise or feed your new pet, when she needs it.
A puppy is very much like a baby.
They are cute and cuddly. They tug at your heart and you just
have to give in to them. But, doing so will likely spoil that
puppy into an annoying pet rather than a trusted friend. While
the world of puppy can be a rewarding one, it can also be quite
nerve wracking as well. Just like children, puppies need you to
watch over them virtually all the time. They like to explore and
they are likely to get into things that they shouldn't. This can
prove to be something that injures them or even poisons them,
though. Puppies use their mouths to explore the world around
them. If it has an interesting taste or texture, the dog is
likely to keep at it. Now, if this is such a thing as an
electrical cord, it can prove to be fatal to them.
So, what do you do if you can't be there all the time to watch
your puppy? You can use baby gates as well as barriers of other
types to lock off dangerous areas to your pet. Put your pet in a
welcoming area where you spend time in. Provide them with toys,
water and a soft place to lie and they are set to go. Training
for a pet begins from the time you allow them to enter your
home.
Experts agree that the first thing a puppy
needs to learn is
that you are the leader of the pack. You need the dog to
understand that you are the boss. They instinctively look for a
leader because dogs are pack animals. If you don't take on this
role, the animal will think that he is the leader instead. You
don't have to be aggressive at it though. Subtle things tell
your puppy that you are in the leadership role. If you are harsh
with the puppy, you will make them afraid of you and they will
not be able to bond with you at that point. At a young age, you
can teach your puppy to sit. To do this, simply put your hand on
his chest and the other on his rump. Say the command 'sit' and
push down on their rump and up on the chest. When she does it,
praise her verbally and give her a treat. Keep practicing this
with her. Whenever you give the dog its food, make her sit
before you give it to her. This is a "nothing in life is free"
technique. The dog learns that you are in charge and that to get
his food he must obey you.
Lastly, it is important to note that the best techniques for
raising your animal are those that surround compassion, patience
and love.
About the author:
Best Pet Health
Information is a resource which will help you find
infomation, hints and tips to keeping your puppy happy and
healthy. http://www.best-pet-health.info This article may be
reprinted in full so long as the resource box and live links are
included intact.
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