Dog ebook for training and grooming
Dog ebook for training and grooming
Author: Rolf Rasmusson
The dog ebook is a tremendous asset when learning about care giving and grooming your best pet. There are numerous simple and easy to understand manuals to assist you in your new task. House training, obedience, jumping, how to of tricks are all covered in a variety of simple easy to follow instructions. Nobody should be without a dog ebook.
You’ll also get some very valuable information on how to pick a do trainer if that is your intent. Know what to look for and establish common goals right up front. Know how to praise your little sweetie at the right times and how. Maybe a little goodie once in a while goes a long way? Learn about a nice little bag of tricks.
Some doggies are aggressive and dominant by nature and dealing with them requires a little special and extra knowledge. Your best pet friend needs to understand why you’re correcting him and how to do it properly.
The idea with this learning on your part is to minimize the stress for your lovable little friend. Not to say the least that you’ll probably hundreds if not thousands of dollars heading off those training expenses.
It’s estimated that over 90% of the trainers don’t know what their doing and those that do charge you big bucks for something that you can fix yourself by the simple purchase of a dog ebook. So, give it a try first and you’ll most likely be very successful and your best pet friend will love you for it.
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Dog doors – dog and owner reprieve
Dog doors – dog and owner reprieve
Author: Rolf Rasmusson
Buying dog doors online
If you need to buy a dog door then have some fun doing it online. Not only will you find discount prices but you’ll have a huge selection of colors, designs, shapes, sizes and multiple features you haven’t even thought about. You’ll find designs that fit any wall or door with easy install instructions. Finding a dog door couldn’t be much easier than online.
To begin your shopping journey you’ll need to measure your doggie to determine the size you’ll need. Instructions to measuring are on most all sites along with even being able to call if you have additional questions.
Wouldn’t it be great if your dog could open doors? Well, generally speaking they can’t. Therefore freedom and convenience for you and for your dog is right at your finger tips and just a few days away. I don’t know if doggies can think but imagine how we’d feel if we had to ask permission every-time we needed to go potty! Ridiculous, but maybe our little best pet friends would also be happier with the independence that the dog door is going to provide?
We dog owner’s love our dog doors because the flexible, two way panel is safe for any pet. The soft vinyl flap won’t trap or injure tender paws, ears or tails….AND, the permanent magnets assure you of a draft-free, energy efficient closure.
Placing a floor mat on the inside of the dog door is also recommended. A great advantage of having the dog door installed in a wall (instead of a door) is that no one needs to know that you have a dog door. This is important for some people who fear an intruder may crawl through the dog door into your house. However, our guess is that if the dog door is big enough for an intruder to crawl through – he’d be pretty stupid to do it, as he may end up face-to-face with the big dog on the other side of the door! In any event, when you have an in-wall installation.
If you are renting your place of residence, or do not want to cut permanent holes in a wall or door, you can still have a dog door. In this case, you will want to install the dog door in either a sliding glass door, or a regular door. Dog doors that are made for sliding glass doors actually come as a whole panel (patio dog door) that you install in the doorway section; therefore it does not permanently affect your sliding glass doors in any way. Enjoy your little project as your doggie is gonna love you more for it with the new found independence a door dog provides.
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Dog Clothes make Great Gifts
Dog Clothes make Great Gifts
Author: Carolyn Schweitzer
When it comes to the art of giving, a gift of clothes is fraught with peril. We all have stories to tell, and if you don’t, you will. Just give it time.
Mine started early. My grandmother, having survived the Depression, knew how to stretch a dollar. Clothes for her grandkids were always purchased 3 or 4 sizes too big so we could “grow into them”. And she passed this charming trait on to my mother. So, we endured our baggy clothes, with the sleeves and pant legs rolled up, until we were finally big enough to wear them with dignity. By which time they were ready for donation.
Then there’s my husband. Heaven forbid I should try to give the man a Polo shirt with an uneven hemline. Most Polos are made longer in the back to help them stay “tucked”, but hubby goes un-tucked — always. He rejects any polo that breaks the rule, no matter how subtly. For an otherwise easy-going guy, his behavior is almost perverse.
If you must give clothes this season, there’s one giftee on your list who’s sure to look great in any outfit you buy him. He’ll wear your gift with pride and appreciation, head held high and tail wagging.
That’s right, your dog. Or your best friend’s dog. It’s so easy you’ll wonder why you didn’t think of it before.
Dogs love any kind of attention you lavish on them. So, Spike will wear his outfit – whether it’s cute or ridiculous – as soon as he sees how happy it makes his owner. Spot will eat up all that extra attention he gets from strangers. And Fifi might even want to Vogue for the camera.
Clothes shopping for dogs is a lot like clothes shopping for babies. Unless you’re going for practicality, cuteness is what counts. And that’s easy to accomplish, given that any dog wearing clothes looks pretty darned cute.
Choices in dog clothes range from winter sweaters to football jerseys and summer tees. You can get a set of flannel PJ’s for bedtime or a terry robe for after bath. There’s even an entire line of Harley clothes for dogs, complete with leather cap and studded collar. Dog costumes made for parties and holidays are just too cute for words.
If you really want your gift to be a hit with admirers, accessorize. Try a designer dog collar and maybe a cool pair of sunglasses–they make them just for dogs. And I recently heard that leg warmers are making a come back.
Got a mischievous sense of humor? Making the baby look silly might be a no-no, but it’s good clean fun when it comes to dressing up a dog. There are some really creative doggie costume out there that are good for a chuckle or two.
There’s really only a couple of rules you’ll need to keep in mind when shopping for dog clothes: One is that if the dog in question is an avid chewer, you should avoid buying him anything tempting. Shiny buttons, fringe, and feathers are examples that come to mind. An object that can easily be chewed off and swallowed is a choking hazard and can get stuck in the dog’s digestive tract.
The other rule is that any dog, no matter how tolerant, will be more comfortable wearing clothes that fit. Proper fit typically requires measuring from the dog’s collar to the base of her tail for length. Most garment’s girth can be adjusted with velcro tabs, but could still be an issue with a barrel-chested breed such as a bulldog. Measurements are typically in inches.
Remember that a dog will never “diet down” into an outfit that’s too small , or — unless you’re shopping for a puppy or a pregnant female — “grow into” an item that’s too big. (Sorry, Grandma.)
Oh, and one more thing–if you’re handy with a sewing machine, you can make your own dog clothes creations. Just don’t forget to include an opening for the dog to relieve himself. Don’t laugh, it happens a lot!
Now, if you’re shopping for your own dog, you’re all set. But if you’re buying clothes for someone else’s dog, I’ve got a few more tips for you.
Surveys conducted on the subject of gift preferences of men and women have shown that men prefer gifts that are more playful or practical. So, if the dog’s owner is male this might translate into a doggie Harley jacket, a funny costume, or a reflective hunting vest (more on practical clothing in another article!).
Women, on the other hand, prefer gifts that are beautiful, memorable, and personal. It shouldn’t be hard to find an item of clothing for a woman’s dog that’s either beautiful or memorable or both, and it will of course be personal!
Exception: if the woman is someone you don’t know well. The more distant the relationship between giver and receiver, the riskier it is to give a personal gift. So, be they man or woman, if you don’t know the dog owner very well, you probably shouldn’t be buying dog clothes for their pet.
I hope you’ll have fun picking out something nice for the canine on your shopping list. If you get a chance, send me a photo!
© 2004, Carolyn Schweitzer. Lifelong dog-lover, power-shopper, and former family dentist Carolyn Schweitzer is owner and editor of Great-Dog-Gift.com . If you need inspiration for dog clothes, stop by. The site offers a wide range of choices for dog gift shoppers, plus shopping and gift-giving tips. (Also advice on dog care and feeding.) She’s always looking for new dog gift ideas and dog stories to share with her readers. You can reach her by email at netbrainer@verizon.net.
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Dog Clothes
Dog Clothes
Author: Matthew Seigneur
Dog clothes have recently become the latest fashion accessory for dogs worldwide. They were originally developed for use by the Army and Police forces for identification purposes as well as protection, from both the surrounding environment and attackers.
These uses can be traced back even further to Medieval Europe where Knights used to cover their horses for protection in battle. In modern times of course there are not many beagles riding into battle, and the role of dogs clothes has changed.
There are two main types of dog clothes, firstly you have protective clothes, and these are the most common, but there is also a newer type, and that is clothes for fashion. Firstly we will look at protective clothes, they come in many shapes and style and are generally used in public to protect dogs from the surrounding environment.
Commonly you will see dogs who have to walk along paved roads wearing “booties” or dog shoes that prevent them from getting nails, glass or debris in their paws.
This is very distressing for both the dog and owner and can cost a small fortune to remove if operations are needed. Another common protective use is a raincoat, these are generally plastic type sheet wrap around the dog with holes for its legs. They are often in a bright colour such as neon yellow, to prevent the dog being hit by traffic or being lost, they are also commonly worn by guide dogs, and this can lead to some confusion among other pedestrians.
In the Army and police forces some “sniffer” and attack dogs are also provided with booties to protect their feet as well as Kevlar jackets to minimise any damage they may face when attacking an enemy.
However recently these clothes have taken on a whole new style, Holly wood actors and actresses can be seen strutting their stuff along with their pet poodle in a brand new wool jacket, the dog I mean, not the actress.
Ever since protective clothing hit the main stream pet market, people have wanted more desirable clothing, to reflect their personality and that of their dogs. From bright colours to faded pastels and any number of materials are available all over the world, especially in large cities.
It is even possible to find Dog tailors who will specifically make a suit for a dog. This has its advantages as most dog clothes companies will not offer a huge range of sizes, and normally only small, medium and large sizes are available, and although these will fit many dogs, many more may be left out in the cold.
The price of these clothes also varies largely, from manufactured blankets that just look good from as little as $15, to tailor made leather throws that can cost upwards of $500. Many people are prepared t pay this price to know that they and their dogs look and feel great.
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Dog Clicker Training
Dog Clicker Training
Author: Rosana Hart
Dog clicker training is so much fun for both dogs and people that the training part just slips in! Dog clicker training gets the dog to figure out what you want, making it an enjoyable game.
This wonderful, cruelty-free method is revolutionizing dog training!
Have you tried it yet? It’s quite easy to learn at a basic level, and once you and your dog get the habit, it can be used for many enjoyable tricks as well as for all the essentials of training. Clickers are inexpensive and widely available at pet stores and on the internet.
Here’s how you might do a short dog clicker training session (and short sessions work best for the dogs’ learning):
1. You have a clicker in your hand, and some small treats in a pocket or nearby. The treats can be small pieces of dry dog food, commercial dog treats, tiny pieces of cheese, or anything you know your dog likes to eat. You have chosen what you are going to train for this session… let’s say it’s “sit.”
2. Your dog wanders over, for whatever reason. He happens to lift his head up, and you click the clicker and give him a treat.
3. Now you’ve got his attention. Let’s say he happens to sit. You immediately click and give him a large “jackpot” treat because he’s done exactly what you want — even though he didn’t know you wanted it.
4. After some more rewards when he happens to do something that is either the behavior you want or part of it, he gets the idea that yummy treats come when he does certain things. He may offer you a variety of behaviors. Just reward the ones that you want in this context.
5. If he doesn’t sit because he is too excited by the treats, you could hold a treat over his head, so far back that he would sit (or even make a motion toward sitting) and then you could click that. Try to click at the very moment that he does what you want.
Once he definitely has the idea that sitting brings a treat (which might be more than one session), you can begin to use the word “sit” — timing it so you say it just before you think he is about to sit. He still does the sitting because in his mind, sitting and treats are connected, but after he has heard the word ‘sit” in that context enough times, he’ll get the idea.
This is exactly how I trained my Basenji to sit in the first week we had her as a puppy. It was the first time I had trained a dog to sit without endlessly shoving on its rear — and it got me hooked on dog clicker training!
Clicker training is a relatively new method for working with dogs. Dolphin trainer Karen Pryor began using the process with dogs. It has rapidly spread in popularity as its effectiveness has been proven — with young puppies, with “problem dogs,” with countless dogs in a great variety of situations. It’s based solidly on scientific principles of how animals learn.
Rosana Hart is a longtime dog owner who has clickers and little bags of treats in several rooms of her house and in a bunch of her jackets. Her dogs think that they have trained her! You can find out more about clicker training and about other pain-free, positive dog training methods at her website http://www.training-dogs.com.
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Does Your Dog Roll In Poop? Here’s Why
Does Your Dog Roll In Poop? Here’s Why
Author: Adam G. Katz
Robin asks:
I’m wondering if you could tell me why– when I’m walking Yogi through some grass– that he smells something and the next thing I know, he’s stuck his head on the ground and starts to roll his body over the area he was smelling. On two occasions, he coated himself in another dog’s poop. I’ve been asking vets and laypersons to explain this behavior but no one seem to know. Thank you so much for listening.
Very Sincerely,
-Robin
Dear Robin:
This is a hold-over instinct from before dogs were domesticated. They would roll around in a heavily scented object to mask their own scent, when hunting.
This behavior can be stopped by telling your dog, “No.”
Sounds easy, right?
Well, if that hasn’t worked, then you can bet that your, “No” command doesn’t have any meaning to your dog.
Here’s what you’ll need to do:
1. Establish yourself as the pack leader.
2. Leave a training collar and tab on your dog, so that you can start consistently associating a “negative” with your verbal “No” command.
3. If your correction is motivational, your dog will get the picture, fast. Dogs simply do not continue to do a behavior that does not feel good.
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Do You Know About Boxer Dogs?
Do You Know About Boxer Dogs?
Author: Patric Chan
Boxer Dogs Information – What Are Boxer Dogs?
Boxer dogs are great all around dog breeds, distinguished
canine and the coolest, most lovable dog out there!
Boxer Dogs are medium-built and strong breed that are
so named because of its habit of standing on the hind legs
to begin a fight and boxing with the front paws.
By nature, Boxer dogs are working dogs. Throughout
history it has been trained as:
- hunting dog
- police dog
- seeing-eye dog for the blind
- guard dog
- circus dog
- courier dog on the battlefields during World War
I and World War II
- fighting dog in the once popular sport of dog fighting.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) categorizes dogs into
7 groups of herding, hound, non-sporting, sporting,
terrier, toy and working. And the largest breed registered
in the working dog category is the Boxer.
No doubt the Boxer Dogs make for great utility dog but
the greatest advantage to owning one is that Boxer Dogs
can be your most outstanding companion on four legs
and great source of personal fulfillment.
By the way, the AKC registered over 150 different breeds
totaling nearly one million dogs in 2003. To put that in
perspective, the animal shelters in America rescue up to
12 million homeless dogs and cats every year and 25%
of these are purebreds.
Devoted and glad owners of Boxer Dogs have come up
with a long list of attributes and traits of their favorite
pet that include:
Alert
Boisterous
Boundless energy
Brave
Canine clown
Courageous
Devil dog
Devoted
Dignified
Exuberance
Family dog
Fearless
Friendly
Hearing dog
Highly trainable
Intelligent
Intuitive
Keen judge of character
Loving
Loyal
Patient with children
People dog
Poor swimmer
Playful
Quick learner
Self-assured
Smart
Soulful
Spirited
Stoical
Vigilant
Working dog
Wonderful pet
And you can add to the list…
The Boxer Dog’s history could be traced back to
feudal Germany, where it was a small hunting dog that
could tenaciously hold onto a bull, boar, or bear till
the master arrived. It was also a utility dog for peasants
and shop owners, and even a performing dog in circus.
The Boxer Dogs as we know it today is a bigger breed –
a mixture of the German Boxer with a taller, more
elegant English import. The era of this modern Boxer
began in the 1880s and became really popular in the
United States in the late 1930s-1940s.
Handsome dog: Within the canine world, Boxer Dogs
are medium-sized dog standing at 21 to 25 inches at
the shoulder for a full-grown female, and weighs some
50 to 65 pounds. The male can be taller and 15 pounds
heavier.
It has a striking good look with chiseled head, square
jaw and muscled body that make for a very handsome
silhouette.
The ears are cropped and erect that enhance its hearing –
the Boxer most developed sense. It is always alert and
vigilant, an instinctive guard dog.
The shortened muzzle makes hot and humid weather
uncomfortable for the Boxer Dogs.
The coat is short, hard and smooth, and possesses
a natural sheen that can be enhanced with rubdowns
with a chamois cloth (especially after a bath).
The short coat cannot protect him well from extreme
elements of the weather and thus Boxer Dogs should
definitely not be kept outdoors. It is a housedog,
sensitive to temperature extremes, does not enjoy
the draft, summer heat or cold.
Boxer Dogs come in attractive basic colors of fawn
and brindle. The fawn varies from a tawny tan to
an especially beautiful stag red. The brindle (clearly
defined black stripes on a fawn background) can be
sparse, in between or dense.
A beauty standard for Boxer Dogs is that their white
markings or “flash” should add to their look and may
not cover more than one-third of the entire body. Some
predominantly or all-white puppies (known as “check”)
may be born in a litter.
In the US, however, the American Boxer Club members
are pledged not to register, sell or use these “whites”
for breeding so as to retain the beauty of the true fawn
and brindle colors in the breed.
Personality-wise, Boxer is a cool dog that will not bark
without cause. Its expressive face – the furrowed
forehead and dark, soulful eyes – is a charming quality
that sets the Boxer apart from other breeds.
It can mimic the moods of its master and adopting one
could bring you 9 to 11 years of joyful companionship.
In exceptional cases the Boxer can live up to 15 years.
Boxer Dogs As Pet
Pet Boxer Dogs, although low-maintenance, require
your consistent attention, exercise, human interaction,
consistent obedience training and lots of love. You
cannot leave them to their own design for too long or
they get lonely, bored and into trouble.
Being a big and strong dog as well as a highly
intelligent one, Boxer Dogs need both physical and
mental stimulations to keep them even-tempered and
dignified while still keeping their impish spirit and
fearless courage in tact.
All the best!!!
Warm regards,
Bryan Kinnear
A Boxer Dog Lover.
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Do You Have a Dog Day Care Business Plan?
Do You Have a Dog Day Care Business Plan?
Author: Kelley Blackston
If you are considering opening a dog day care, then you need to make sure you have a dog day care business plan. A solid dog day care business plan will help you get started in the right direction.
My name is Kelley Blackston and I run a successful dog day care. The reason our dog day care has been such a success in our local area is because we have stuck to our dog day care business plan.
By making sure things are organized we avoid the pitfalls that many people have to suffer through when starting their dog day care business.
It would be very difficult for us to have a profitable dog day care if we did not have a solid dog day care business plan.
A dog day care business plan requires that you take into consideration the cost of resources and understand the laws of your area.
Be sure that your dog day care business plan takes into account all the various needs of your dogs and their owners.
You always want a strong dog day care business plan so that your dog day care business will continue to grow each and every week.
My main piece of advice for you is to make sure your dog day care business plan is very organized and easy to follow. Don’t make it more difficult than it has to be!
Good luck with your dog day care business plan.
Kelley Blackston
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Do They Really Need a Dog Bed?
Do They Really Need a Dog Bed?
Author: Tina Spriggs
When Lucky was starting to show signs of aging, we were concerned about her comfort. She would have a hard time getting up in the morning. Her legs would shake and she would take five minutes just to get up, where once she could pounce up in a second.
Her hips were really thin and her muscle mass was decreasing rapidly.
What we found out was that we could help her by getting an orthopedic dog bed. The sad part is, we probably could have helped her avoid this by getting it for her when she was younger.
See, dogs can develop calluses and arthritis from laying on hard floors or rocks in the ground.
Naturally we did what we could to make her more comfortable during her last days.
That dog was a mighty powerhouse in her time, and it was so hard to see her deteriorate like this.
Now, all five of our dogs have warm dog beds to keep them comfortable, warm, and most importantly, healthier.
Tina Spriggs
Editor of Dog Lovers Newsletter
http://www.dog-gifts-and-toys-for-dog-lovers.com
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Distemper in Dogs – Home Detection Tips
Distemper in Dogs – Home Detection Tips
Author: John Schwartz
Distemper: Spotting This Dog Killer Before it’s Too Late
Canine distemper is a devastating disease. It often crops up in seemingly healthy pets without any warning. What’s more, distemper often mimics benign problems, like the common cold. This is truly the most insidious aspect of this illness. Sadly, many cases progress to the point where they are no longer treatable before the owner even realizes what’s happened.
How to spot the early signs of distemper
First and foremost, understand that distemper can often be diagnosed very early if regular trips to the veterinarian are scheduled and kept. This cannot be stressed enough, especially for new puppies! Because afflictions like distemper most often strike very young pups when they have weaker immune systems, it’s crucial that owners visit the vet often in the first few weeks of life. Early diagnosis means a chance to survive distemper.
Owners who suspect distemper, but haven’t had the animal seen by a vet yet, can detect it by a couple of signs. First, yellowish-green or dark green discharge from the eyes and nose is a classic symptom. It’s often accompanied by sneezing and general lethargy. Unfortunately, many pet owners assume this is just a sign that their dog has contracted a cold or has allergies and they ignore it.
If you remember nothing else about what you read here, remember this: any greenish discharge from the eyes or nose means distemper is a real possibility. RUSH your pet to the vet at the first sign! In most distemper cases, the only chance your puppy or dog has is early detection and aggressive medical therapy.
While distemper can manifest differently from one dog to the next, another hallmark of it is constant shaking or twitching. This happens in the more advanced stages of the disease, when the infected dog’s neurological system has been compromised and muscles fire continuously. Unfortunately, by this stage it’s rarely treatable and the humane step is euthanasia. Having said that, always get your pet checked out thoroughly to rule out some other condition that may be causing the tremors. You never know. Dogs are like people, in that they are susceptible to a wide range of illnesses and diseases that can share very similar symptoms. Never assume!
It isn’t easy for pet owners to prevent diseases as serious as distemper. It’s infamous for sneaking up on otherwise healthy puppies. But starting a new puppy out right – with good nutrition and regular visits to the vet for vaccinations and check-ups – will go a long way toward keeping him healthy and disease-free. Know and watch for the signs of distemper and your dog will have a strong ally in you!
John Schwartz is a freelance writer, webmaster, and dog lover. He has written many published articles on subjects that include shopping for dog supplies, improving pet health, and good dog training practices. Please visit my dog supply site for monthly discount pet supplies.
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