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		<title>Puppy House Training</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taking a puppy to your home is a big responsibility since you have to meet all the animal’s health needs and provide a loving environment to begin puppy house training. In the first month of accommodation, that may also be the first in your pet’s life, puppy house training is essential. What does puppy house [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.puppytrainingguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/puppy-house-training.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-653" title="puppy-house-training" src="http://www.puppytrainingguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/puppy-house-training-150x150.jpg" alt="Puppy House Training"width="150" height="150" /></a>Taking a puppy to your home is a big responsibility since you have to meet all the animal’s health needs and provide a loving environment to begin <b>puppy house training</b>. In the first month of accommodation, that may also be the first in your pet’s life, <i>puppy house training</i> is essential. What does <u>puppy house training</u> imply? First of all, as you may expect to potty train it, then you have to make sure it socializes well and is perfectly safe to leave alone in the house. This means puppy house training prevents any form of disruptive behavior and separation anxiety.</p>
<p>Puppy house training will teach your dog that it has to be alone from time to time. How can you avoid any nasty behavior in your absence? At the beginning of puppy house training that shouldn’t be too difficult at all. You may leave the dog in an isolated area of the house, in some sort of confinement. Don’t feel sorry for the pup as it will spend most of the time sleeping. Later when you continue puppy house training again, so make sure the dog has something to do when you leave for work, like playing with a toy or eating.</p>
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<p>Frequent walks, particularly after meals are also an essential part of the puppy house training. Taking the pet in areas where it can come into contact with other people and even dogs is a good idea for the development of social behavior. Dog owners who don’t make time to take care of the puppy house training are very likely to have an unsocial friend with unexpected reactions. Sooner or later they would have to ask for the help of a professional trainer or would even give up the dog.</p>
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<p>Last but not least, puppy house training is part of the family program. The training part is not limited to one family member, since the dog has to learn to obey commands in a general manner. For instance the “sit” and “down” orders are basic and puppy house training can use them when the animal is at least several months old. With very young dogs, puppy house training is somehow restricted to the potty and the food routine. This is also the time to shower lots of love on your friend and prove how important it is to the family. Positive puppy house training is probably the most effective methods of our time, so have a go!</p>
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		<title>How To Train A Puppy To Stay In A Crate &#8211; Puppy Crate Training Schedule</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 06:28:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is important to know how best to train a puppy to stay in a crate to minimise the possibility of him or her getting anxious or scared when he or she is left alone. The more comfortable you can make your puppy when crate training him the better so you should make sure he [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.puppytrainingguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/train-a-puppy-to-stay-in-a-crate.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-665" title="train-a-puppy-to-stay-in-a-crate" src="http://www.puppytrainingguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/train-a-puppy-to-stay-in-a-crate-150x150.jpg" alt="Train A Puppy To Stay In A Crate"width="150" height="150" /></a>It is important to know how best to <a onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link/2062066']);" href="http://www.kingdomofpets.com/dogobediencetraining/index.php?aff=emcd20&amp;type=puppycratetraining" rel="nofollow"><b>train a puppy to stay in a crate</b></a> to minimise the possibility of him or her getting anxious or scared when he or she is left alone. The more comfortable you can make your puppy when crate training him the better so you should make sure he has a comfortable place to sleep, a selection of his favourite toys and a constant supply of fresh drinking water.</p>
<p>For your puppy, he should see his crate as a safe haven, a place to go to take a break from the excitement of his world and have a rest without interruption. He should never be teased or harassed while in his crate so it should be positioned somewhere out of the way in a quiet part of the house.</p>
<p>To get your puppy used to crate training, start feeding him at the entrance of the crate and gradually move his food bowl towards the back of the crate as time goes on. As your puppy gets used to the crate and is eating comfortably you can begin closing the door for a short period, maybe 10 minutes at first and as time goes by you can start lengthening the time you leave the door closed until he is completely happy in his crate.</p>
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<p>You should know that a puppies bladder is quite small when he is very young and he will want the toilet as often as every hour so he should be taken out of his crate regularly and taken to his designated toilet area. As he gets older he will learn to hold it longer and longer until the time he can last through the night as you <i>Train A Puppy To Stay In A Crate</i>.</p>
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<p>Remember when you are learning  to <a onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link/2062066']);" href="http://www.kingdomofpets.com/dogobediencetraining/index.php?aff=emcd20&amp;type=puppycratetraining" rel="nofollow"> <u>train a puppy to stay in a crate</u></a> that the most important thing is patience. If you want to teach your puppy to be well behaved and obedient, it is important to make sure he/she understands your commands. You can get a comprehensive dog training handbook at <a onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link/2062066']);" href="http://www.kingdomofpets.com/dogobediencetraining/index.php?aff=emcd20&amp;type=puppycratetraining" rel="nofollow">http://www.thedogtrainingsite.info</a> covering all aspects of dog ownership and how to Train A Puppy To Stay In A Crate, from understanding your dog to problem-solving to complete obedience work.</p>
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<p>Eoin McDonnell is an engineer who has had several dogs and cats over the years. He has learned the importance of obedience training with dogs as a benefit for both the owner AND the dog and establishing a happy relationship with your dog which will last his/her whole life.<br />
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		<title>What is the Best Dog Food to Feed Our Dogs?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:28:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is the Best Dog Food to Feed Our Dogs? The question of what to feed our dogs is as old as the domesticated dog itself.  Although there is much debate of how and when domestication happened, scientists can agree it was somewhere between 17,000 and 100,000 years ago. The earliest found skull points to [...]]]></description>
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<p>The question of what to feed our dogs is as old as the domesticated dog itself.  Although there is much debate of how and when domestication happened, scientists can agree it was somewhere between 17,000 and 100,000 years ago. The earliest found skull points to 17,000 years ago, but DNA findings, are now leading experts to revisit this and feel it is more likely 100,000 years ago.  Earliest skulls have been found in Asia, Ukraine, Russia, and Belgium. But Asia is thought to be the birthplace of the oldest domesticated dog, being a descendant from wolves, as all domesticated dogs are.</p>
<p>When wolves came around to the early hunter and gatherers camps, most would stay a good distance away as they smelled man&#8217;s dinner.  But a few were curious enough to enter the camp, and friendly enough to be greeted by man.  These friendly wolves were kept as companions by their new human pack leaders. The tame wolves accepted their new human family as they found it was easier to be fed than to hunt.  Many &#8220;friendly wolf generations&#8221; later, man started farming, and saw the need for a herding companion/working assistant.   The farmers selectively bred the wolves to be herding and guardian dogs.  Dogs were now on the scene and now had a new diet, the human diet.</p>
<p>Early mans diet consisted mostly of meat and some grains and vegetation.  It was more suitable and nutritious for man being an omnivore.   But since there were no commercial dog food stores, dogs ate the scraps from their human family&#8217;s meal.       </p>
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<p>But what about today&#8217;s domesticated dogs?  What is the best dog food to feed our pets?  There is a reason I reference the origin of the domesticated dog being the wolf.  We sometimes need a reminder that our best friend on all fours needs a very similar dog food diet to its ancient ancestors.</p>
<p>We bred down the temperament, size, and appearance of our <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link/3339317']);" href="http://doggyhigh.com/zoo/frontpage.html" title="dog breeds">domesticated dog</a>, but its nutritional needs have not really changed.  Meat should be the main portion of our dog&#8217;s diet, then fats, and then carbs (note- very little carbs, if any, are needed for the average dog especially in the form of grains).  Dogs need glucose but they make glucose from the protein and fats they eat by a process called gluconeogenesis.  So carbohydrates are not needed in the diet of the canine.</p>
<p>Your best bet is to try to mimic the raw diet that the canines for thousands of years ate.  Raw feeding is best but we typically do not have the time to prepare it, the money to buy it, or the stomach to handle watching our dogs eat it.  Wet food, or canned food, is more nutritious (but much more expensive), because it has more meat, more protein, less fillers, and less grains.  Not all canned food is alike; make sure it is a HIGH QUALITY, trusted brand.  Your next best choice of dog food is to use a dry kibble formula that uses all natural ingredients, and NO CORN, SOY, or WHEAT.  These ingredients cause food allergies which cause symptoms of hair loss, hot spots, itching, excessive tearing, excessive shedding, and ear infections.  For more information on allergies read my article on <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link/3339317']);" href="http://www.doggyhigh.com/Health/A-Common-Sense-Approach-To-Food-Allergies.html" title="dog food allergies">dog food and allergies.</p>
<p></a>Brands I like are EVO by Innova because it is a dry formula that is closest to the raw diet, Wellness Core, because it is a grain free, very high protein natural formula, and Mulligans Stew because it is a dry formula that uses a very low heat baking process maintaining the antioxidants and vitamins in the food .  Baking food at high temperatures like brands such as Purina, Iams, Beneful, and Nutro and most all manufacturers destroys the anti-oxidants and lowers the vitamins and enzymes.  The higher priced dog food companies often offer dog food coupons, ask your local pet store if any are available at the time you purchase your food or go to their web sites and print them out.  Either way the difference in cost is about 25 cents per feeding, well worth it if you consider the pros and cons of feeding your best friend healthy dog food.</p>
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		<title>Why Crate Training Your Dog Is Essential</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:28:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Some dog owners see crate training as cruel and unusual punishment, but this is far from the truth. If your dog is appropriately crate trained, they will see their dog crate, as a refuge and both of you will be much happier. Not only is your dog crate a refuge but an important tool in dog training as well.</p>
<p>If you have never used a dog crate then you are in for a treat. There are many different types of dog crates on the market and purchasing the right size is key to success. A cost effective approach is to purchase a dog crate that will grow with your puppy as they age. The important thing to remember here is that the crate should allow your dog to get up, turn around, and stretch out without being too large as to allow them to curl up in one corner.</p>
<p>The issue you will run into in buying a growth crate is that it may not offer your dog the security he or she needs with an open back. To solve this, try hanging a towel or small blanket over the moveable panel. This will give the appearance of being small and more of refuge for your pup.</p>
<p>Before introducing your dog to their crate, you need to set it up with a soft bed, blanket, and perhaps a toy and small bowl of water. Make it as cozy as you can. Keep the dog crate door propped open so your dog can come and go. Once you have done all this, it is time for your dog to meet the crate.</p>
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<p>Ensuring you as the dog owner possess the right mindset and the initial introduction is the most critical part to dog crate training. The crate is never used for punishment in fact; when your dog is properly crate trained, they will run to their crate when they have done something wrong. You never want to bang on the crate to get your dogs attention, as this will cause behavioral issues down the road. Instead, your feelings and training toward the dog crate should always be positive.</p>
<p>For the new pup, in the right sized dog crate, will help you in housebreaking, as dogs naturally will not soil where they sleep. Housebreaking using a <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link/1533404']);" href="http://www.remarkabledogs.com/pet-supplies/crates-kennels/" target="_blank" title="Dog Crates">dog crate </a>can take as little as 7 to 8 days to be successful. For the new pup however, they will need to relieve themselves quite often. During those first few days when they initially arrive home taking your new pup outside about every half hour is common. It will gradually become longer so do not plan to leave a new puppy in a crate for extended periods. By the time your dog reaches six months old, you should be able to safely leave them in their dog crate for up to 8 hours at a time. Any longer regardless of age will cause problems in the future.</p>
<p>Dog crates also offer dog owners the peace of mind knowing their dog will not tear up the house while they are out. There is nothing more frustrating than coming home from work or from an errand to find the couch in shreds with stuffing hanging from your dog’s mouth.  For the smaller dog, a dog crate adds the safety they need from being accidentally tramped on from the kids or a house full of people.</p>
<p>Dog crates also make it possible to safely transport your dog when traveling either by car or plane. Overall, properly crate training your dog is an essential part of their wellbeing and safety. With the variety of dog crates available to pet owners there is sure to be the perfect match for your dog and your house.</p>
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		<title>Teaching a Chinese Shar-Pei Dog Tricks</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Teaching your dog certain tricks will not only enhance your control over your dog, but it will also improve the quality of life of your dog. Teaching your dog different tricks means a good communication between you and your pet as it improves the vocabulary of your pet on one way or another. To some [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Teaching your dog certain tricks will not only enhance your control over your dog, but it will also improve the quality of life of your dog. Teaching your dog different tricks means a good communication between you and your pet as it improves the vocabulary of your pet on one way or another. To some extent they also help you to avoid and settle many different problems in your dog. </p>
<p>One thing you need to keep in mind while training your dog is to keep yourself as clearer as possible to your dog. Be polite and don&#8217;t be harsh for any wrong act as your pet need sometime to learn things. Your good attitude will definitely encourage your dog to learn and also help him to obey your orders willingly. Reward is a key to learning. Use reward as lure to compel your dog to obey your order and learn quickly. A smile or even a giggle will perhaps enough to serve as a reward for your dog, when he obeys your order properly.</p>
<p>Chinese Shar-Pei Dog</p>
<p>It has been seen that many people are afraid of the dogs for one reason or another. Some are afraid of their big sizes and others just don&#8217;t like their looks. But performing tricks can make most of the people smile or giggle. The difference is some people like dogs and some simply don&#8217;t. It has been seen that those who are uneasy with dogs or the one who don&#8217;t like dogs, put the dog on edge through their responses, eventually causing your dog to back off and bark. There are ways to change the people attitude towards your dog. Tie a pink ribbon to your dog&#8217;s collar and carry out all kind of tricks on your walk and in the park. Soon, you will soon realize a changed attitude of people towards your friendly pet performing different tricks to amuse them.      </p>
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<p>Speak and Shush</p>
<p>The first trick which you can teach your dog is to speak and shush. As for any other trick, the success largely depends on the reward or an effective lure which can be used as reward. Let&#8217;s take an example of dog barking on doorbell. Say ‘Speak&#8217; to your dog when bell rings, and reward him for barking. Then after few woofs, ask your dog to ‘Shush&#8217; and move reward back and forth under his nose, and then appreciate him for obeying you for being quiet. Offer him a reward for his good work. </p>
<p>Play Bow</p>
<p>Another trick which you can teach your dog is to ‘Bow&#8217;. When your dog is in standing posture, say him to ‘Bow&#8217;. Keep the lure in between his forepaws and appreciate the dog&#8217;s effort, then raise the lure and offer him a reward. Keep repeating this for several days so that the dog learns this trick properly.</p>
<p>Be a Bear</p>
<p>Be a Bear is a trick where dog sits up on his haunches, i.e. with bent paws and palm down. Lift the lure upwards and backwards along the top of the dog&#8217;s muzzle. Reward your dog for obeying and repeat this process with extending time to make your dog learn this trick properly.                </p>
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		<title>Famous Labrador Retrievers: America&#8217;s Dog</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Throughout the years there have been numerous Labrador Retrievers that have captured the eyes of the human world and the ears of the dog world! Because of their wonderful disposition, and extreme intelligence, Labs have become on of America&#8217;s favorite dogs. Jake is a black Labrador Retriever search and rescue dog. He has been trained [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Throughout the years there have been numerous Labrador Retrievers that have captured the eyes of the human world and the ears of the dog world! Because of their wonderful disposition, and extreme intelligence, Labs have become on of America&#8217;s favorite dogs.</p>
<p>Jake is a black Labrador Retriever search and rescue dog. He has been trained to specifically look for people in the after turmoil of disasters; it is worth reading some of the array of dog information available regarding these brave dogs.</p>
<p>They risk their own lives in order to help people in need, one of the main dog breeds employed for the task happen to be Labrador Retrievers. Jake was involved in the massive search exercise of the World Trade Center building, the brave Labrador Retriever searched tirelessly through the smoke filled building hunting for survivors. Jake was also one of the dogs present in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.</p>
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<p>Another Labrador Retriever noted for his bravery connected with the World Trade Center building is guide dog Dorado. The plucky yellow Labrador Retriever led his owner down 70 storeys moments before the first tower collapsed.</p>
<p>Most of the information on Labrador Retrievers explains how calm and placid they are in comparison to many other dog breeds. They are the perfect candidates when it comes to dog search and rescue work. They love to please their owners and have very sensitive noses. Finding illegal items for Law Enforcement makes them all the more happy.</p>
<p>Another canine hero to be fondly remembered is the fabulous yellow Labrador Retriever who went by the name of Endal. He was an assistance dog to his beloved owner, Allen Parton, who is an ex Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer. Allen was seriously injured during the Gulf War and relied on a wheelchair.</p>
<p>A reversing car threw Allen from his wheelchair one day and it was the courageous Labrador Retriever Endal that nudged Allen&#8217;s mobile phone next to his face and even placed him into the recovery position before running off to find help. This loving dog was remarkable and could complete over a 100 different tasks including withdrawing money from a cash machine. Endal was the most decorated dog throughout the world.</p>
<p>The Labrador Retriever has also been a reliable mascot to many sporting teams over the years. The Memphis Mad Dogs were a Canadian football team and their famous mascot was a black Labrador Retriever called Alien. He became known for charging onto the field and fetching the kicking tee after each and every kick off.</p>
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		<title>Training Labrador Dogs in Five Easy Steps You Shouldn&#8217;t Miss!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:28:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you decide to own a Labrador, you are held responsible for his training and behavior formation. Training Labrador dogs requires your time, effort, patience and commitment in order to do the task successfully. Your Labrador has several needs that can be categorized to material or emotional. If you are able to spend time in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you decide to own a Labrador, you are held responsible for his training and behavior formation. Training Labrador dogs requires your time, effort, patience and commitment in order to do the task successfully. Your Labrador has several needs that can be categorized to material or emotional. If you are able to spend time in training Lab dogs, you can easily know these needs as well as the means to provide them without difficulty. Before you train your Labrador, make sure that you are equipped with necessary knowledge so that you can effectively go on with the training program that you have prepared for your Lab&#8217;s learning.</p>
<p>Five Secrets in Successfully Training Labrador Dogs:</p>
<p>Tip One: Training Labrador dogs must be started from day one. If your Labrador is at the right age to be trained, you can already start his training from the moment you took him home with you. 2 months onwards is the recommended age to begin Labrador training. At this age, there is a greater chance that your Lab can quickly grasp the positive traits you wanted him to learn because his young mind can easily adapt to new concepts.</p>
<p>It is not advisable to think of training Labrador dogs as a difficult task to do. It may require most of your time and patience but seeing this task as a challenge will more likely yield positive results. Due to their intelligence and excellence in training, Labradors are constantly preferred by most dog owners. To utilize your Labrador&#8217;s intelligence and excellence in training, influence him in forming positive traits as early as you can. This is to fully maximize your Labrador&#8217;s potential in becoming a well-behaved companion while he is still young. If you are able to do this, the formation of bad habits will be prevented.</p>
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<p>As you begin training Labrador dogs, help him adjust with his new environment by gradually introducing certain situations that he is not used to, This includes people, other animals and conditions that he may frequently encounter. You can start training Labrador dogs by introducing a daily routine that will basically include his eating and sleeping habits.</p>
<p>Tip Two: Training Labrador dogs also require you to be a responsible leader at all times. Your leadership skills will motivate your Lab&#8217;s cooperation and willingness to learn. Once you are able to show your Labrador that you can take good care of him, he will immediately learn to trust you. Remember that Labradors are pack animals who have a recognized leader that knows how to command them. Show your Labrador that you can be that leader by guiding him in every step of his learning.</p>
<p>Tip Three: As you go on with training Labrador dogs, keep in mind that punishment is not an option. Punishing your Lab&#8217;s mistake as you move on with his training will only make him aggressive. Exposing your Labrador to punishment may trigger the development of aggressive behavior. It is therefore necessary to be careful in correcting your Lab&#8217;s mistakes.</p>
<p>Rewarding your Labrador&#8217;s positive behavior will greatly contribute to the success of his training. This can be done by way of praises or treats. Enforcing positive reinforcement will greatly contribute to the efficiency of your Lab&#8217;s training.</p>
<p>Tip Four: In Training Labrador dogs, you have to make room for constant socialization so that he can be exposed to several situations. This breed can be very attached to their owners. In training Labrador dogs, it is also important to bond with other people and animals. You can do this by taking your Lab to training schools where he may have the opportunity to play and interact with others. Even a simple daily walk at the park will do. These are simple ways to prevent the development of anxiety in your Labrador. This will also serve as a form of exercise for your Lab that can greatly improve or maintain his healthy condition.</p>
<p>Tip Five: Consistency is a requirement to guarantee success in training Labrador dogs. Consistency will make way for your Lab to easily learn the tasks and commands that you give him. Do not move on to another task unless he is able to learn the previous one perfectly. You can do this by way of repetition.</p>
<p>Training Labrador dogs will benefit both you and your dog. By learning to enjoy this opportunity, you can get to have a rewarding and productive relationship with each other. As you take the above tips into consideration, you will see that training Lab dogs is a fun activity after all.</p>
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		<title>The First Step To Training Your Dog- Dog Training Advice</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hey Allan Codling here, When we get our dogs we often look for dog training advice but often in the wrong places. The primary focus that we need to have is on dog obedience training as it is a crucial aspect for dog owners. Dog obedience training methods are the basis for a getting your [...]]]></description>
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<p>When we get our dogs we often look for dog training advice but often in the wrong places. The primary focus that we need to have is on dog obedience training as it is a crucial aspect for dog owners. Dog obedience training methods are the basis for a getting your dog to be well behaved, responsive. With these methods your dog will be able to live in your home with your family, friends and other dogs comfortably.</p>
<p>A lot of dog owners want to just potty train their dogs and forget about the obedience factor. What they do not realize is it is much more difficult to get your dog potty trained without the regular practice of obedience training. It makes it even more difficult to correct behavior problems like chewing, biting, jumping and aggression. It all starts with dog obedience training.</p>
<p>Dogs have what is called a pack mentality which means that they need a leader. It is your responsibility as the owner to build the relationship between you and your dog and get your dog to see you as the leader. Now many people either take this piece of dog training advice to lightly and spoil the dog and let it do whatever it wants and many take it to far and are way to militant with the dog and offer no real affection. Both of these habits are ill-advised. What you need to do is love your dog and shower him with affection, but always maintain your leader role in the relationship and the dog will become accustomed to this and recognize it quickly(dogs are smart, they know whats going on <img src='http://www.puppytrainingguru.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' />  .      </p>
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<p>So this obedience training is very crucial to getting your dog to be obedient, well behaved and completely trained. This will make it a pleasant experience to have company, go out with your dog and leave it at home knowing full well that he/she will behave and listen to you.</p>
<p>You can get all the dog training advice in the world. However a lot of times you just get steps and methods to follow with out knowing why you need to follow them and how it affects your dog. It is extremely helpful to look at the dog&#8217;s point of view. How does he/she feel when you do instruct it to do something. How the dog responds to your moods, tone, commands and why. Having this understanding will make for a better training experience for you and your puppy.</p>
<p>Dog aggression is a pretty serious problem. Obedience training helps to eliminate this aggression in dogs before it even starts to develop. This is very important because once your puppy shows aggressions and it is not properly addressed, this aggression can develop to be even more of a problem as the pup matures. So you want to start obedience training right at the start. If your dog is already mature and aggressive obedience training will still be effective however it will take more time and effort to calm this aggression.</p>
<p>Proper dog training gives you peace of mind knowing that even though your not around your dog is well-behaved. It also gives you the confidence in knowing that your dog is well trained and will be calm and docile around people and other dogs.</p>
<p>How this Dog Training Advice Is Applied:</p>
<p>- Use positive reinforcement as the basis of all your training</p>
<p>- Don&#8217;t use negative reinforcement</p>
<p>- Always address bad behavior</p>
<p>- Never correct him if he hasn&#8217;t done anything wrong at that exact moment. This is crucial.</p>
<p>- Be consistent</p>
<p>- Always use repetition &#8211; Training sessions should be short. 15-30 minutes</p>
<p>- It is much better for you to be the one training your dog. You live with the dog and when you train him he learns to understand that you are the leader and &#8220;you&#8221; are to be obeyed.</p>
<p>So in short, dog obedience is a significant aspect of raising your pup. It is the first step to get your dog to understand and comply to the rules that you set forth in the house and in public. Please follow this dog training advice. Hope all goes well. Say hi to the dog for me!                </p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Adopting a puppy from a ‘<strong>puppies for sale</strong>&#8216; is a very positive decision. This decision reflects that you care about the happiness of your family and your concern about our four-legged friends. Adopting a puppy from a ‘<strong>puppies for sale</strong>&#8216; shop has several associated factors to it, which must be duly taken care of before making a decision. The factors associated with a ‘<strong>puppies for sale</strong>&#8216; adoption decision include aspects of caring about the puppy and checking the credentials of the <strong>puppies for sale</strong> shop. Deciding to adopt the puppy through an online ‘<strong>puppies for sale</strong>&#8216; shop is a life changing decision because you are deciding up on including a very special member to your family.</p>
<p>The first point to check in a ‘<strong>puppies for sale</strong>&#8216; shop is the credibility of the seller/breeder. This is necessary because there have been instances of frauds swindling away money from people who wanted to adopt a puppy via <strong>puppies for sale</strong> online advertisements. It is necessary to avoid such frauds because these leave a negative impression on the owners who wanted a puppy. Check for the registration of American Kennel Club (AKC) from the <strong>puppies for sale</strong> people. They must be able to show their AKC registration and they should be able to provide the necessary AKC papers while a ‘<strong>puppies for sale</strong>&#8216; transaction. The seller should be able to guide you to the <strong>puppies for sale</strong> registration at the AKC. If the AKC papers are unavailable, ensure that the seller/breeder is providing you with a signed receipt of the money transaction, and a detailed paper about the puppy is given to you. The ‘<strong>puppies for sale</strong>&#8216; information sheet should consist of puppy details like the breed, gender, color, vaccinations, D.O.B, the parent&#8217;s breed of the puppies.</p>
<p>Apart from the previously mentioned technicalities, adopting a puppy from <strong>puppies for sale</strong> people also involves knowing about the puppy that you are going to adopt. Besides knowing the breed details and other information, you should also ask the <strong>puppies for sale</strong> people about the activities of the puppy and the size of the puppy when it grows into an adult dog. Since this is an online transaction, so, you should be certain about the puppy that you are going to adopt. Other necessary details that must be affirmed from the <strong>puppies for sale</strong> people are the history of the puppy breed, the typical characteristics of the puppy and the gender differences of the puppy breed. Always remember to doubly verify the breed credentials, if the ‘<strong>puppies for sale</strong>&#8216; shop claims a purebred puppy with papers. </p>
<p>Finally, there are certain other responsibilities too that are associated with a <strong>puppies for sale</strong> decision. You have to be certain that you are keeping the growth factor of the puppy in mind. Since you are adopting a little puppy and not an adult dog from the <strong>puppies for sale</strong> shop, you have to keep in mind the growth factor of the puppy. For instance, do not adopt a puppy that will grow into a large dog and will be uncomfortable because of a space crunch at your apartment.</p>
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<p>This is Copper at only 8 weeks old when he had just discovered the fact that he could howl. When I got the camera out, he wanted to show it off to us. My two-year old son was helping out by howling with him in the background. Enjoy! <img src='http://www.puppytrainingguru.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>                Puppy house training requires a great deal of attention during the first days after your puppy is brought home. If at all possible you should arrange that you are at home for a couple of days at least, so that you can give the attention to house training successfully.
<p>What is required is consistency and persistency. Your puppy will need to be taken outside every half hour to hour. Accidents will happen but you should endeavour to have him outside before he has an accident inside the house. This means taking him out regularly and keeping a watch for the tell-tale signs:</p>
<p>•	Sniffing</p>
<p>•	Circling </p>
<p>•	Backing Up.</p>
<p>Each puppy has his own routine but as soon as you recognize his sign for wanting to pee or poo, you should immediately pick him up and take him outside.</p>
<p>There are various times when you should definitely take him outside as these are times when he is likely to need it:</p>
<p>•	First thing in the morning when he wakes up</p>
<p>•	Last thing at night before he goes to his bed</p>
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<p>•	After eating or drinking</p>
<p>•	After playing or obedience training</p>
<p>•	When he wakes up from a nap</p>
<p>•	Anytime after he gets excited.</p>
<p>So, how does the puppy crate come into this? A dog has a natural instinct to have a den and also to not soil its den. You can provide your puppy with a crate and if you associate it with pleasure, it will become his den. </p>
<p>The crate should only be large enough that he can lie down in it and turn around in it. I recommend the plastic variety of dog crate. If the crate is too large, he could make a den in one corner and still soil another part of the crate.</p>
<p>The advantage of the crate is that once you have your puppy used to it and happy to stay in for a while, then you can leave him in it when you can’t pay full attention to him. He will not soil the crate. As soon as you take him out of it, you can take him outside to relieve himself if he needs to.</p>
<p>The third and final method I am covering is crate training. This is a more specific training method but will make house training your puppy so much easier. Dogs have a natural instinct to have a den which they will not soil. You can make use of this instinct to make house training an easier process.</p>
<p>You will need to get yourself a dog crate which is just big enough for your puppy to lie down in and to turn around in. </p>
<p>To get your puppy used to the crate, you can use positive reinforcement. Firstly, give him treats while he is next to the crate. Then gradually put a treat slightly inside the crate while he watches – to entice him part way into the crate. Gradually put the treats further and further inside until he is all the way in.</p>
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<p>When he has been in a few times, you can shut the door and immediately open it again and give a treat. Gradually increase the time the door stays shut. You can put a favorite toy inside the crate so he has something to occupy him. Using this process, your puppy will develop strong positive associations with the crate and will be happy to stay in it.                </p>
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		<title>Best Dog Food Ideas For Boxers</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Boxers need to be well fed and that includes the quantity and the quality.  Boxer dogs are very energentic dogs, love and in fact need lots of exercise. As with us, there are certain foods that are not good for dogs and food groups that are needed for bone growth and muscle development. A Boxer [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Boxers need to be well fed and that includes the quantity and the quality.  Boxer dogs are very energentic dogs, love and in fact need lots of exercise. As with us, there are certain foods that are not good for dogs and food groups that are needed for bone growth and muscle development. A Boxer puppy needs to have plenty of calcium and protein in those first six months as they are growing at a rapid rate.</p>
<p>As a Boxer owner, you will want to know what the best dog food for Boxers is so that you can keep your dog looking healthy and strong.  As you have probably already realized, however, there are so many options for dog food available to you that it is hard to know what is good and what is not.</p>
<p><strong>Commercial Dog Food</strong></p>
<p>Most vets would suggest a healthy diet as one that consists of 10% carbohydrates, 50% vegetables, and 40% meat if a dog is to have all its nutritional needs met.  </p>
<p>If you are going to buy commercially produced food, make sure to check the ingredients in it to see if it meets these requirements.  The best dog food for Boxers should have meat and at the top of the list of ingredients, not preservatives and fillers.  Good dog food may be more expensive than the kind that fills their food with nasty by-products, but it is worth the price to keep your dog healthy.</p>
<p>Ingredients are required by law to be listed in order of their prevalence by weight in the food, so when you read the ingredients labels, you definitely want the first item, and preferably the first two, to be a named meat such as chicken or lamb.  Any label that lists just plain &#8220;meat&#8221; or some kind of by-product as their first ingredient should be avoided.  These dog foods probably contain many fillers that do not have the nutritional values your Boxer dog needs.</p>
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<p>I could go on a bit about commercial dog food  because I don&#8217;t believe it is what should be fed to your pet.  A dog is an active animal and to give it commercial food all the time is like buying precooked meals for ourselves all the time and not eating fresh fruit and vegetables which are so important for our good health.</p>
<p><strong>Foods to Avoid</strong></p>
<p>Grains are almost unavoidable in dry dog food especially, but they are not easily digestible for Boxers and so should not be the main component of their dog food.  Corn products should also be avoided for the same reason.  Brown rice is better than white rice as it has more nutritional value, and both types of rice are better than corn or wheat.</p>
<p>There are certain foods that are edible to humans that could be harmful to your dog, so you want to make sure to avoid giving them these items.  These include:</p>
<p>Avocado<br />
Bones from chicken and fish<br />
Caffeine<br />
Chocolate which is actually poisonous for a dog<br />
Dairy products in large quantities (especially for older dogs)<br />
Fat trimmings<br />
Grapes and raisins<br />
Macadamia nuts<br />
Mushrooms<br />
Onions</p>
<p>Try to avoid giving your Boxer these foods as they can cause serious health problems for them.  It is also fairly common for Boxers to have food allergies. </p>
<p>Although they could potentially be allergic to just about anything, the most common allergies are to grain and corn products, so you want to avoid these as much as possible, especially if your dog exhibits red or itchy skin, bumps, or nausea, which are all common signs of a food allergy.</p>
<p><strong>Making Your Own Food &#8211; the best choice</strong></p>
<p>The absolute best dog food for Boxers is food you make yourself.  Making their food at home with the proper rations of Meat, fish, egg, and raw fruit and vegetables is the surest way to know that your Boxer is getting the nutrition he or she needs. Some owners combine homemade food with a quality dry dog food to lower the cost of giving their dog pricey meat all the time.</p>
<p>What your dog eats is key to their health and happiness, so put in a little extra money and time to find a food that will help them live to a ripe old age. If a dog is fed and exercised properly they have a much better chance of living a lot longer than the average age.</p>
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		<title>Dogs And House Breaking</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The moment you get your puppy inside your home get started in instructing it, do not delay declaring itâ€™s just come to stay together with us and thus we can begin training it within a few days. You ought to nonetheless, not rush your own puppy, housebreaking might take time and additionally it is good [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The moment you get your puppy inside your home get started in instructing it, do not delay declaring itâ€™s just come to stay together with us and thus we can begin training it within a few days. You ought to nonetheless, not rush your own puppy, housebreaking might take time and additionally it is good if ones dog requires a little more time to understand as compared with other puppies. Each and so every dog differs from the others and additionally every canine includes its odd style of understanding, hence detect just what exactly motivates your own dog to know housebreaking.</p>
<p>You actually must first go and then pick a certain space you actually feel is good for your dog to eliminate. Once you have picked out the potty spot, be sure that you actually take ones puppy to which place often. Let ones dog recognize that spot and understand it&#8217;s supposed to arrive to this place each time. Now you ought to work with a common word each and every time you actually want ones dog to eliminate. You can easily make use of instructions such as â€˜do itâ€™, â€˜potty hereâ€™, â€˜hurry up buddyâ€™, and therefore many some other words you actually feel like applying while you want your own pet dog to eliminate. Be sure which you actually work with the identical command each and every time for it to make potty. Each time you take your pup to which location work with the particular order until eventually your own puppy eliminates, after a while your pup will understand the area and consequently the command and even may eliminate much faster while brought to which particular spot.      </p>
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<p>While you actually tend to be happy that your puppy is listening to ones command and additionally is eliminating in which special area designated by you, begin to praise your own pup and actually reward it together with a few goodies. Express â€˜good boy or maybe good girlâ€™ and pat its back, it may keep in mind this particular and so may never produce a error the very next time. While pups are small-scale incidents are generally frequent. It can be possibly not simply because ones dog does not want to go out to of which spot to try and do potty yet just mainly because they can not keep it for long enough like adult dogs. If ones puppy is a month old it can hold only for an hour long, it gradually increases as and consequently when the months increase. Thus, if you dog is in relation to 4 months old, it could keep for just with regards to 4 hours and thus will want to go out to eliminate after every 4 hours. Make certain you take it out to the designated spot after every 4 hours.</p>
<p>Pups will be minor and even need to possibly be fed more regularly than older puppies. 3 to 4 times a day is ideal for puppies to eat, as soon as they eat they would want to eliminate. Take you actually pup outside each and every time to when you feed it also seek to give your own puppy a fixed eating schedule. Whenever your puppy eliminates in the right place, praise it to allow it to be understand it features done things correctly. This will reinforce the teaching and in addition your dog can learn faster.</p>
<p>Seek to maintain a rigid time table in the initial training stages and as a consequence ensure that you stick to it. Fix up timings to take ones dog out for potty, walks and in addition playtime. It&#8217;s necessary of which you play with your pup for with regards to 30 minutes every day and in addition take it for lengthy strolls outdoors to acquire a few fresh air and therefore exercise as well. Once the teaching period is done you can realize you actually have a nicely trained dog and then may love its company.</p>
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