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- Take your time. Do not stress. Remember: you are stressed = your dog is stressed
- Dogs are not nocturnal; they are awake during the day, not at night. So walk him at daytime.
- Do not put the leash on an excited dog. Wait until he has calmed down. An excited dog is an out of control dog.
- Step through the door first. Do not allow your dog to run outside first.
- Take over the lead by making sure your dog is behind or next to you during the walk. If you let the dog walk in front of you, you allow him to be your leader. That’s how the dogs see it.
- Keep the leash short but not tight for more control.
- Allow your dog to explore. After he has been good and did what you wanted him to do you can reward him and give you time to do his business.
- When you get back home, make sure you enter the property first to “claim your territory” before he does.
- Keep an “invisible leash” in the back of your mind and continue be the leader at home as well.
- Feed your dog after the walk, never before a walk. In nature, dogs have to follow their pack leaders in order to eat. No walking and following equals no food. And by feeding him after the walk, you allow him to be true to his nature.
The author of this post is Corinne Miller, she is a contributor to Coffee Pop and OPKM. Corinne is a noted specialist on the topic of fat reduction . Read her online journal here.
People experience the world first with their eyes, ears, and nose. For a dog it's a little bit different. He uses his nose first, then his eyes, and then his ears. Most people use talk to communicate with a dog first, some even with this silly baby talk voice. To the dog this makes no sense and might scare or confuse him.
If you meet a dog you have never seen before, allow him to sniff you first before you say or even look at him. The majority of dog owners claim that their dog does this and that because of his breed. This is as incorrect as saying that all French are great lovers or everybody in
However, specific dog breeds have been known to display certain characteristics, but all dogs share the same abilities. So it would be wise to choose a dog with an energy level that suits your lifestyle and not go by breed.
Dogs need and even want to be told what to do. Sounds crazy? That's because you are humanizing the dog again and reflect your own emotions that you would feel in his place, onto him. This is where most dog owners go wrong and confuse the dog. The dog needs a stable and stern leader or they will develop insecurity, which is the root of all behavior problems. Walking your dog every day in the correct way is a good start!
This article was submitted by Molly Landthrip, she is a contributor to OPKM and Rafaelmea vitali. Molly is a noted specialist on the topic of hair removal clinic. Read her blog here.
Dogs are not Human. They do not need the same things we do and they see the world very differently from us. Dogs do not care about fancy clothes, hundreds of toys, giant houses, or if you are the President of the United States or a homeless person.
They need regular exercise, a pack leader, and earned affection.
Praising or cuddling with your dog at the wrong time will teach him the wrong things.
If you give your dog praises and affection when he is scared, excited, or aggressive, then these are the behaviors you are supporting. Comforting a scared dog is not how it goes down in their natural habitat. This is exclusively human behavior.
Instead, show your dog that there is nothing to be scared of by confronting him with whatever he is scared of. Lead him! Mentally and Physically.
This article was written by Edward Peterson. Edward also regularly contributes to the London hogwash blog and has written lots of different articles concerning non-surgical treatments.
Brushing Your Dog's Teeth
Use a toothbrush and toothpaste for dogs. Human toothpaste is NOT safe for dogs.
Open your dog’s mouth by lifting his lips at the sides of his mouth. Brush his teeth. Most dogs love the yummy flavored toothpastes; however some dogs are not very fond of the procedure. If that is the case, give your dog a few dental bones to chew on.
Regular checkups at the vet’s should include a dental examination and regular cleanings.
Cleaning Your Dog's Ears
You can use a Q-Tip, but be careful. Moisten it first with some water. Carefully wipe the exterior areas of your dog's ears. Never insert the Q-Tip directly into the ears; the eardrum is very sensitive and easily destroyed.
You can use a table spoon of Peroxide and let it drip into the ear. I suggest you do this outside, because your dog will shake his head and most of the gunk will go flying everywhere.
This entry was submitted by Simon Farnsworth. Simon is also one of the three orginal writer on Webmasters Desk Blog and has started to become a authority on horse insurance.
Most dog owners have no other choice but to leave their dogs at home while they go out to earn a living.
In order to prevent separation anxiety, you should make the first time a nice experience for him. First: don’t draw extra attention to your leaving. Make sure your dog is in a calm state of mind before you leave, without talking or even looking at him.
This might sound harsh and cold hearted; consider the reason why you need to say good bye to him is to make yourself feel less guilty. You could start saying good bye earlier if it still makes you uncomfortable.
Make sure your dog had at least a half an hour physical exercise and a walk before you go to drain his energy. Do not permit whining or howling. Wait a few minutes after you closed the door. Practice patience.
When you get back home from work, do not allow your dog to get excited. Do not shower him with affection, but go about your business. Then take him out for a walk and then feed him. Now you can give him all the love and affection you want!
This post was written by Abby Barker, she regularly writes for Furrey Lens . Abby is building up herself up as a online specialist on home information packs.
When embarking on a car journey, do you consider that your dog may get as car sick as your child? It’s possible! The younger the dog the more prone he’s likely to be to being affected by motion sickness, but older dogs that are not used to travelling in a vehicle are also susceptible. There are ways of improving your dog’s sensitivity to car sickness however so try a few of these if you find that your dog is affected.
Don’t make the first time in a car a long journey. Start off short, even if it’s just around the neighbourhood for 5 minutes. Lengthen this out over a period of time until the dog looks more at ease when you travel. Also, don’t let the only trip your dog makes in the car one that includes a visit to his veterinary, this won’t give him a good association with the car and won’t help the motion sickness issue.
If he’s prone to vomiting when travelling, limit his food intake in the hours leading up to the journey. He will need plenty of water, but you can hold back the food so that if he does vomit, it’s not going to be such a mess to clean up and you won’t get so stressed about it – your stress will add to his distress and make things worse.
Make sure that your dog has a clear view out of the window, and that there’s fresh air circulating around – as with a child, both of these small changes can make a big difference in how they feel whilst they travel.
Stop your journey frequently at places where your dog can get out, take a walk and relieve himself. You should also allow him water at these places. Don’t let him off the leash however – he’ll be disorientated in unfamiliar surroundings and could get lost! The frequent stops will allow him to settle into a reassuring pattern that the journey is temporary and that the car will stop, he can get out, answer the call of nature and so on.
If you are going on a long journey, and you know that your dog is distressed when travelling, talk to your veterinary about it. It may be worth giving your dog some form of canine travel sickness medication. The dose should be prescribed by the veterinary and will be based on your dogs weight. If your dog has any medical conditions, this may not be an option, but otherwise, it’s a good idea if you don’t want to have to make too many unscheduled stops on the way to your destination.
A happy, relaxed dog in the car will make the journey to your vacation spot a more pleasurable one, so think about how your pet is going to respond to the journey well in advance of the date so that you have time to assess his reaction to being in the car, and try to improve it if necessary.
This post was submitted by Dana Marsh, she is a regular poster to SEM blog and UK property market. Dana is a noted online voice concerning cheap pet insurance. View her blog here.