How to Train Your Dog at Home

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How to Easily Train Your Dog...
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It's essential for dog parents like you to know certain basic factors that determine your relationship with your dog and can go a long way in training him effectively.

Before you begin training your dog, it is absolutely essential that you build a loving bond with him. This is important as it helps you to understand his needs and instincts and also allows your dog to have complete trust in you.

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How To Bond With Your Dog
Building a bond with your dog is the first and the most crucial step involved in training him successfully. As soon as you bring your dog home, you must first try to develop a caring and loving relationship with him in order to win his trust and confidence.

When dogs are secure in the knowledge that they belong to the family, they are more likely to respond better to their owners' training commands. Just like with any relationship, there must be mutual trust and respect between you and your dog.

Trust takes time to develop and respect comes from defining boundaries and treating any breach of those boundaries with firmness and fairness.

Without enforceable limitations, respect can’t be developed. And when there is no respect, building a bond with your dog is almost impossible.

Four Golden Rules to Building a Relationship with Your Dog:

• Spend quality time together;
• Take him out in the world and experience life together;
• Establish and promote a level of mutual respect; and
• Develop a way of communicating to understand each other's needs.

Building a bond with your dog will not only help you manage him better but will also make your dog calm, quiet and an extremely well-adjusted pet.

Love your dog and he will love you back!

When you're successful in building a bond with your dog, you can rest assured that training him and teaching him new and clever tricks will be a cakewalk.

Learn how to bond with your dog with this free mini course.

How Your Dog Learns...
Your dog's learning period can be divided into five phases:

The Teaching Phase – This is the phase where you must physically demonstrate to your Dog exactly what you want him to do.

The Practicing Phase – Practice makes Perfect. When a lesson is learned, practice with your dog what you have just taught him.

The Generalizing Phase – Here you must continue practicing with your dog in different locations and in an environment with a few distractions. You can take your dog out for a walk, or to a nearby park and command him to practice whatever you've taught him.

Practicing the learned lessons in multiple locations and in the presence of small distractions will help him learn and retain lessons better.

The Testing Phase – As soon as you're sure that your dog has achieved almost 90% success – he responds correctly almost every time you give a command – you must start testing his accuracy in newer locations with a lot of distractions.

Example: Take him to the local shopping mall and ask him to obey your command. He may not come up with the correct response the very first time you do this, but you must not lose hope.

The idea is to test your dog to see how he responds in an environment that is new to him. Set-up a situation where you are in control of the environment and your dog.

There are only 2 possibilities:

• Your dog succeeds!!! (Trumpets please!)
• In case your dog fails, re-examine the situation. Review and/or change your training. Then, try testing again.

Keep on testing until he succeeds. Follow the rule of the three Ps: patience, persistence, praise.

Internalizing Phase – Finally, comes the extremely rewarding phase where your dog does everything he is taught to do even without your commands.

Remember:

• Never scold your dog if he fails. It's not his fault. You have failed as a trainer!
• You must be patient and persistent for your efforts to show rewards.
• Appreciate and praise your dog when he does it right! A little encouragement will work wonders for your dog.
• Dog Training is easy when you do it right.

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Pets in Costume

Here are some great pics that I thought I would pass on and a FREE petcare DVD! –Kim

Some Cute Dog Costume Pics

Here are some really cute pics of pets in costume from Dr. Andrew Jones:

Free Petcare DVD from Dr. Jones

Learn the fundamentals of holistic dog and cat home health care. In the video, I demonstrate and discuss the most important aspects of at-home pet healing.

The Video is a great way to learn how to start treating your pets at home with alternative healing modalities and methods.

Basics of how to Care for your Sick Pet At Home

How and where to start at-home Healing, first steps you need to take

The At-Home Pet Health Exam – full how-to demonstration:

• Where to perform
• How to start
• What areas you should focus on, and what to look for

Extensive discussion and demonstration of the most important at-home healing Modalities, including:

Neutraceuticals

• Scientific Studies backing effectiveness
• MOST IMPORTANT Nutraceuticals to give
• How and when to use

Herbal Healing

• Background and scientific studies
• Safety precautions – Important points to keep in mind
• Best forms of Herbs to use
• How to use and apply herbal remedies
• Using Herbs for allergies and other diseases

Homeopathy

• Theory and background
• How to properly handle and give homeopathic remedies
• Homeopathic remedies for injuries/shock, digestive issues and more

Acupressure

• Background and explanation
• Scientific studies proving effectiveness
• Basic application, proper technique
• Charts of main Acupressure points for dogs and cats
• Demonstration of 5 specific Acupressure points for seizures, joint pain and arthritis, general health and wellness, and hip dysplasia

Pet Massage

• Benefits of Massage, with scientific studies
• Specific Pet Massage techniques – how to apply them and what health issues to use them for
• Demonstration of therapeutic pet massage for back arthritis

Order it FREE online; all you need to pay for is shipping.

Get your copy here:
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Dr. Andrew Jones, DVM has been a practicing Veterinarian for over 20 years. He is a strong advocate of Natural Pet Health Care, and knows that the most important way to heal our pets and prevent disease is through proper nutrition. He developed Ultimate Canine to give our dogs that extra advantage – something that will provide them with everything they need to develop stronger immune systems to fight disease, heal sore or stiff joints, and help them live longer, happier lives. Dr. Andrew Jones' main focus is on alternative, non-traditional remedies for pets. His interest in alternative pet medicine culminated in the writing of his book, Veterinary Secrets Revealed.

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A Festive Autumn Treat for Your Dog

Here's a fun recipe that I thought I would pass on...hope your dog likes them! –Kim

Pumpkin Biscotti Treats

Alexandra Blantyre
October 9, 2013

Nothing says autumn nourishment more than fresh baked pumpkin. It's a treat you and your dog can enjoy together. When baking a pumpkin for a pie for yourself, scoop out a cup of fresh cooked pumpkin puree and set aside to make this Pumpkin Biscotti for your dog.

You will need:

1 cup fresh baked pumpkin puree (not the pre-spiced canned pie filling) – to make the puree, take a small pumpkin and cut in half through the stem. Scoop out the middle seeds and fiber and place cut side down in a glass baking dish with a little water in a pre-heated oven at 350 degrees for about 45 

minutes to 1 hour. Allow to cool then scoop out flesh and place in a blender and blend until smooth.

1/2 cup water
1 Tbsp organic, local wild honey
2 tsp olive oil
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp coarsely ground fennel
1/4 tsp ground rosemary
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder

If your oven is not still hot from baking the pumpkin, preheat to to 350 degrees. Mix together dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients. Form a well in the dry ingredient bowl and add wet ingredients. Using your hands, knead the dough until it is smooth. Roll out on a floured surface into 2 baguette shapes. Cut a few little slashes along the top of the baguette shapes. Place on a non-stick or prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 40 minutes. Allow to cool then slice into pieces about 1/2 inch thick. Place each slice on the baking sheet and bake an additional 30 minutes. Allow to cool and store in an air-tight container until ready to serve.

Pumpkin is loaded with fiber and beta-carotene which is full of nutrition for your dog. Just remember like many things, while a little is great, a lot is not necessarily better or even good. Moderation is the key. Too much pumpkin can cause Vitamin A toxicity, so you never want to feed pumpkin in large quantities. A good rule of thumb is a few teaspoons of pumpkin a day for a small dog and a few tablespoons a day for a large dog. As for cookies, a cookie a day for a small pup and two or three for a large dog.

Source: Examiner.com
© 2013 Clarity Digital Group LLC

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Also, see:

• Training with Treats: Do it Right!
• Yummy Valentine Treats for Your Dog
• Healthy Foods for Dogs: Homemade Recipes

 

Is Your Dog Involved in a Sex Scandal?

This is funny! –Kim

How to Tell if Your Dog is Involved in a Sex Scandal...

This is funny!

Teach Your Dog to Stop Barking

Here's a great video that might help if your dog barks a lot...hope it helps! –Kim

How to Teach Your Dog to Stop Barking

It's natural for a dog to bark. It's one way he expresses his feelings – everything from excitement to agitation. If you have an incessant barker, it's important to teach him an alternative behavior like the "quiet" command. If your dog is fearful or aggressive, though, the "quiet" command might not be the right fit for your pooch. Talk to your veterinarian, who may recommend a referral to a behaviorist or certified trainer for your pet.

Source: Vetstreet
© 2001-2013 Vetstreet

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Also, see:

• My Barking Dog is Driving Me Crazy!
• Tell Veterinarians: Devocalization is Mutilation!

 

How Well is Your Dog Groomed?

Here's a great article that I thought I would pass on...hope you find it interesting! –Kim

How to Groom Your Dog at Home

The reason one should groom his/her dog is simple – your dog's physical state influences the way he feels and the way you look at your dog. Extreme cases, where lack of proper care, cleaning and grooming can directly affect the behavior of your dog, are not rare.

Proper grooming not only infuses a healthy glow to your dog's appearance, but also helps develop his self-esteem; while it makes you a very proud parent, when you show off your dog to others.

The first step involved in dog grooming is: Brushing!
 
Brushing has been universally acknowledged by expert dog groomers as the single most important step in grooming.
 
The benefits of brushing are many. To name a few:

• Better blood circulation
• Shinier and healthier coat
• Better bonding

Even if you know how crucial brushing is for your dog's health and well-being, we all know that there is a right way and a wrong way of doing anything. And without doubt, you would like to do everything the RIGHT way when it comes to your dog.

Yes, there's a method to follow while brushing your dog.

Here are FIVE steps to successfully brushing your dog that will prove to be extremely useful:

• Brush against the growth of the hair first with a slicker brush and then with a medium or wide-toothed comb.
• The slicker brush removes all the loose hair and the comb takes care of the tangles.
• Brush your dog along the hair growth and make sure you reach the skin as you brush his way.
• Then use a flea comb over the coat to get the fleas and remove any remaining tangles. Part the coat and start from the root and then comb through.
• If your dog's paw pads are hairy, then clip them using electric clippers. Do not clip the hair in between the pads. Clip only the excess hair.

Brush your dog's hairs to prevent it from matting. Matting can be a very painful experience.

Regular brushing untangles the matted hairs on your dog's coat. Since this is a risky job to do, the best way out is to prevent them from forming in the first place. And doing this is simple: just brush and comb your dog regularly. If and when you see any mats or tangles, use a detangle solution and a medium-toothed comb.

Don't wait until your dog is dirty or matted to introduce him to grooming. That would make him associate the experience with unpleasantness. Moreover, many dogs learn to see their routine brushing as an alternate form of petting, i.e. another source of affection and attention.

Subscribe to this FREE dog grooming mini course and start grooming your dog all by yourself right from the comfort of your home, today.

Copyright © 2009 TrainPetDog.com
  

Cute Yorkie Plays Patty-cake

Here's a really cute video that I thought I would pass on... –Kim

Misa Minnie Dog Playing Patty-cake at 21 wks Old

Misa Minnie is a 21-week-old Yorkie puppy that loves treats, training and California sunshine. This week she learned how to play patty-cake. This is a multi-step trick, but thanks to lots of practice, she learned it in 4 days! Misa is home-trained, and the owner uses Stella & Chewy's treats in this video.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTm_vGLM5Is

See what Misa's been learning at:

• 18 wks old: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcCPckffKPg...
• 19 wks old: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYoETc8gipc...
• 20 wks old: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fAwW8X9xJ0...
• Other videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/MeSoMiniMisa
• On FaceBook: http://www.Facebook.com/me.so.mini.misa

 

Jaxon's Story: Devocalized

Here's the story about one of our fosters who had almost died, due to devocalization! –Kim

Abandoned in an Empty House, Unable to Bark for Help

Jaxon

Jaxon, a young, neutered Chinese Crested, and Foxie, a Pom, were found in an empty house, where they'd been abandoned without food, surviving by eating their waste.

If Jaxon were alone, he wouldn't have been discovered in time to save his life: That's because he was devocalized.

But with her vocal cords intact, Foxie could bark loudly enough to be heard, and the dogs were discovered. The rest is what happy endings are made of.

A dog rescue group called Bald is Beautiful pulled Jaxon and Foxie from the county pound, and a kind couple – veteran rescuers and dog bloggers (TopDogBlog!) – fostered them. Another couple drove from Maryland to Chicago to adopt Jaxon, Foxie and a third dog, Maddie.

Foxie

Now 4 years old, Jaxon is living the good life with his foster siblings in a loving home. And Jaxon is extra lucky: His adoptive mom, a nurse, knows how to manage the consequences of devocalization. Adopters who don't – or who don't even know their animals were devocalized – may unwittingly cause their deaths.

Becky waters Jaxon's food to ease swallowing so he won't die the terrifying way other devocalized animals have, choking on food.

And she monitors his play, because though he loves to do "zoomies" in the yard with Maddie, Jaxon becomes winded after a few minutes as a result of devocalization.

He coughs after drinking water and intermittently throughout the day and night, sometimes so badly, his family worries he won't be able to catch his breath.

Becky says, "No animal should ever be devocalized. It's especially odd to us that Jaxon was, because he barks only when one of our cats is near him. He doesn't even try in doggy park."

But that didn't keep someone from having his vocal cords cut.

Source: United Against Devocalization / Coalition to Protect and Rescue Pets
© 2013 Coalition to Protect and Rescue Pets

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Also, see:

• Please "Like" this Campaign Against Devocalization on FACEBOOK
• More True Stories of Devocalized Dogs
• United Against Devocalization
• Myths & Facts about Devocalization
• Tell Your Veterinarian: Devocalization is Mutilation!
• ATTN: Vets and Vet Techs
• Support State Laws Banning Devocalization

Videos:

• And They Call this "Bark Softening"?
• Devocalized: Kandi's Story
• Meet Duke: Needed More Surgery to Survive "Bark Softening"
• More Videos of Some of the Victims

 

Do Dogs See in Color?

Here's a great article that I thought I would pass on...hope you find it interesting! –Kim

New Study Shows Canines Do Depend on Color Perception

By Melissa Cronin
7/22/2013

How do dogs see the world? A lot more colorfully than you might have imagined, new research suggests.

Scientists have long known that dogs' eyes are physically equipped to perceive colors, and consequently that canines are not colorblind. But dogs are believed to see only shades of yellow, blue, and gray. That's because their eyes have only two types of color-sensitive "cone" cells as compared to three in the human eye.

Given their limited color "rainbow," do dogs really make use of their color vision to make decisions – or do they depend solely on levels of brightness?

"In the past, it's been easier to test whether dogs respond to brightness," says Dr. Stanley Coren, a University of British Columbia dog vision expert who was not involved in the new research. "But testing whether they use color discriminations is so much more difficult. So it hasn't been clear whether, at a conscious level, dogs are using color."

To get a better picture of dog vision, researchers at the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow tested eight untrained dogs using pairs of contrasting colors on paper squares – dark yellow with light blue or light yellow with dark blue. The squares were placed in front of boxes containing meat, one of which was unlocked. Then, through a series of 90 trials for each dog, the animals were trained to associate a certain color with the unlocked box and, consequently, the meat reward.

Next, the researchers removed the color that the dogs had been taught to associate with the meat reward, and presented just two choices to the dogs. If a dog had been taught to look for dark yellow to yield a reward, for instance, it was offered only light yellow and dark blue to choose from. This way, the scientists could tell whether the dogs were using color or brightness to make their choice.

So how well could the pooches use color to choose the right box? More than 70% of the time, the dogs correctly picked the box displaying the same color, and a whopping six out of the eight dogs went for it 90 or 100% of the time – indicating that the dogs were making decisions based on the color of the square alone, not its degree of brightness.

"The dogs could, in fact, switch over and make the proper color distinction," Dr. Coren said. "It proves that not only do dogs have color vision, but they also consciously use it."

The study was published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B.

Source: The Huffington Post – Science
Copyright © 2013 TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc.


 

Dog Food Secrets

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Urgent Press Release for Dog Owners

 
You're about to discover the terrifying-truth about commercial dog food that is linked to the deaths of thousands of dogs across the US every single day.

Many world-famous Doctors of Veterinary Medicine and published Dog Care Experts universally agree. Any dog that eats commercial dog food is at a much higher risk of dying prematurely. And by the time symptoms are noticeable, it's often too late to prevent an agonizing death except by lethal injection.

See their shocking, research-supported claims in this report.

Also in this report, I show you a simple solution proven to increase the lifespan of your dog by up to 134% and save you up to $10,000.

To discover these amazing secrets, just continue reading and your reward is a super-healthy, incredibly happy dog that stays by-your-side for up to 8.3 years longer than statistically predicted.

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"Commercial Dog Food is Killing Your Dog;
Hear What the Experts Have to Say..."

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