The Boxer Dog Genealogy By Bishop Corsair This beautiful dog, the Boxer. The best companion dog in the history of dogs without a doubt. Well, I have had Boxers my entire life, so I have to admit my opinion will be a bit biased. I can tell Read more...
Ticks - A Very Serious Threat To Your Dogs Health By BJones Ticks are not insects like fleas, but arachnids like mites, spiders, and scorpions. A tick has a one piece body, harpoon like barbs around its mouth to attach to a host for feeding, crablike legs and Read more...
Canine Hip Dysplasia - Signs, Symptoms, And Tips To Prevent It By Rebecca Prescott Canine hip dysplasia is a genetic issue that starts to appear from the ages of 4 to 12 months. Not all puppies in a litter will develop it, though if your dog has canine hip dysplasia, she should not Read more...
Soft Dog Carriers & Soft Dog Crates By Pam Caouette Soft dog carriers, and soft dog crates are are great way to transport your small dog. A soft sided dog crate will give your dog a sense of comfort and home. Soft sided dog carriers allow the dog Read more...
Dealing With Your Dog's Digging By Martin Olliver When you come home to find holes all over your lawn, and you have a dog, there may be a correlation there. But don't bother trying to confront your dog after the fact. Punishment after the fact is Read more...
Dog Potty Training By Michael Willmore Potty training for your dog! Well that’s something you better take care of, or you’re going to regret it forever. If you have given a proper training to your dog, you can trust him to defecate or urinate only in the place you have selected for him. It could appear a little tough in the beginning and certainly frustrating when you’re starting out, but patience will get the job done for you. Here are some tips on how you could go about the job.
Your dog’s an animal
Remember that all said and done, your is an animal and that he’s going to follow his animal instincts unless he’s taught otherwise. Getting angry at your doesn’t help as that is probably going to leave him confused and probably frustrated. Your also needs to recognize that you are the person who’s calling the shots and learn to obey you always. So train your by teaching him. Use a mixture of rewards and punishments by all means, but let the rules of the game be clear. Also use punishments sparingly. It would help you retain the value of the punishment, which will be lost if it is too frequent. This is true not only for potty training but training your in general.
Food
Your dog’s food may have more to do with his potty habits than you might think. If you are feeding him with food that generates a high amount of waste you are obviously asking for trouble because then your dog’s going to have to defecate more often to get rid of the higher levels of waste. What constitutes a high waste food? Foods rich in sugar or fiber content are generally low on nutrition and generate higher wastes. You should consult your vet on the diet that would be most appropriate for your and then follow his advice.
Schedule
Habits are formed through a process of repetition. If you follow a strict schedule for feeding your and allowing him to relieve himself, you are inculcating a habit. Take your out first thing in the morning and feed him only after he has finished his “bathroom” duties.
Recognition
Dogs crave for recognition. You need to praise good behavior just as you need to reprimand bad behavior at times. You can show your recognition through your tone, repetition
Soft Dog Carriers & Soft Dog Crates By Pam Caouette Soft dog carriers, and soft dog crates are are great way to transport your small dog. A soft sided dog crate will give your dog a sense of comfort and home. Soft sided dog carriers allow the dog Read more...
Dealing With Your Dog's Digging By Martin Olliver When you come home to find holes all over your lawn, and you have a dog, there may be a correlation there. But don't bother trying to confront your dog after the fact. Punishment after the fact is Read more...
