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The Benefits of Crates

admin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 08:30:07 +0000

Crate Training is just one of the many things that a dog should learn. As a trainer I always advise my clients and friends to let their dogs get used to a crate. Some of them may oppose to the idea because they thought that a crate is simply a cage keeping or treating their dogs like prisoners. Contrary to their belief, but a crate would do good than harm. A crate is more like a dwelling place that can just be a fashionable or stylish furniture that makes your dog very comfortable and secure.

Here is a very good piece of article that every dog owners should know. Thanks to our friend from wooddogcrate.com for sharing this very helpful information,

The Benefits of Crates

When you are shopping for your new dog, there are some standard items that must always go on your list. A leash and collar, food and water bowls, and a bag of kibble are essentials, but have you thought about buying your dog a crate? Although you may balk at the cost of a crate, it is worth the expense.

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Does Your Dog Bark at the Door?

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:30:05 +0000

Here’s a good way to get your dog to stop barking when someone comes to your home. It will take some time and a friend, but it might just rid you of a very annoying habit that many dogs have.

Does Your Dog Bark at the Door?

By Aidan Bindoff

Does your dog bark when you have a knock at the door? Follow this simple plan to end excessive barking at the door.

Many dogs will bark when they hear a knock at the door. This is probably to announce the arrival of a new person to their territory. They learn pretty quickly that a knock on the door is quickly followed by a visitor.

But what if a knock at the door was only occasionally followed by a visitor?

Some dog owners have quick success at reducing barking by simply knocking on the door repeatedly throughout the day. With no visitor appearing at the door, the knock sound soon stops being associated with the visitor. At first, the barking will probably get worse. After a few repetitions, it should start to reduce. Don’t lose heart if it doesn’t appear to work for a little while.

When your dog gets really good at not barking when he hears a knock on the door, invite someone around to help out. Just have them knock on the door every minute and not come in unless your dog hasn’t barked. Do this for about 5 or …

How To Use Electronic Dog Collar Properly

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:30:14 +0000

How To Use Electronic Dog Collar Properly

By Danny Iskandar

GSI Electronic Dog Training Collar System

Most people are referring the electronic dog collar as cruel electric shocking tool to take control of the dogs. These assumptions are because most people are misinformed by some bad references from dog owners that misuse the electronic dog collar as a tool to punish the dog. Most of these dog owners just believe the rumor without even researching and studying more about the electronic dog collar to prove the truth of the information.

Because of so many contradictions about the using of this electronic dog collar, there should be a training course how to use this electronic dog collar properly. This education will make people understand that electronic dog collar not only safe but also very liberating for the dogs when use properly. On the right hands this electronic dog collar can make the owner feels so happy and having …

Does a Dry Nose Mean a Dog is Sick?

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:30:02 +0000

I got a frantic call from a family friend today. Her dog has not been feeling well for the last day or two. After telling me about his lethargy and nausea, she adds “but his nose is cold and wet, so I don’t know if there is even anything to worry about.” Maybe there is something to worry about and maybe there isn’t, but the dog’s nose is not the issue here. In reality, the dog nose theory is just a myth. Ah, if only it were that easy to tell if a dog is sick. A dog’s nose does not necessarily have anything to do with health. Still, dog owners everywhere have heard this old wives’ tale and wonder if they should be checking their dogs’ noses whenever they seem “off.” Actually, it’s more important to look at the dog’s signs and symptoms. So, I told my friend she should probably have the vet take a look just in case, no matter how her …

Common Phobias: What Scares Your Dog?

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:30:07 +0000

Some dogs are braver than others, but even a highly confident dog may be afraid of something. Your dog does not necessarily have to be a generally timid and fearful dog to develop a specific phobia. The fireworks this past weekend may have revealed to you that your dog has a noise phobia, but there are a number of other common sources of fear in dogs.

Seeing our canine companions tremble in fear is tough. What’s a loving owner to do? Fortunately, Amy Bender, our very own dog training expert is here to offer valuable advice to dog owners.

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Eagle Pack Dog Food Product Review

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:30:05 +0000

Eagle Pack Dog Food Product Review

By Danny Iskandar

Eagle Pack Holistic Select

Because of the dog food recalls at 2007 many dog food brands are having problems and stop producing their products. Eagle Pack Dog Food was one of the few that were having no problem with the dog food products. But at that time almost every dog food brands were distrusts by most the dog owners and felt deceived. As result of this condition Eagle Pack Dog Food designs dog food products that base on <a title="retractable dog leash safety …

Yuck! My Dog Eats His Own Poo!

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:30:08 +0000

I’ve wriiten before about coprophagia. Here are a couple of my blog posts: Does Your Dog Eat Poop? was followed by Dogs Eating Poop: More on this Fascinating Topic.

But can I leave well enough alone? Not when I found a guest article by one of my favorite dog writers… and I like his point that the biggest problem with this habit is how disgusting we human find it.

Yuck! My Dog Eats His Own Poo!

By Aidan Bindoff

Coprophagia – that’s what vets and animal behaviorists call it when dogs eat their own faeces. To us, it’s possibly the most disgusting thing a dog can do. Is Coprophagia harmful? What can we do to stop it? Will it make our dogs sick? Does it mean that something is missing from their diet?

Unfortunately we don’t really know what causes Coprophagia. There could be many reasons. Some dog owners report that their dog is more likely to eat their own stool after a change in diet – usually to a processed food with preservatives. Owners of dogs who eat their own stool can find that dietary changes may end the habit, particularly changes to a higher quality or more biologically appropriate diet.

Some dog owners have found that Coprophagia stops if they add Pineapple to their dog’s diet. It …

Should You Share the Bed With Your Dog?

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:30:11 +0000

It’s a bit of a controversy among dog owners. Many of us cannot imagine banishing our dogs from the bed or sofa, while others are completely against dogs on the furniture. What’s the right thing to do? The truth is, there is no rule that is set in stone. It really depends on you and your dog.
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3 Things That Embarrass Dog Owners

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:30:03 +0000

We all want to be proud of our dogs. That’s one of the reasons we get a dog. We love them and they become almost like a child in some cases. You can see bumper stickers that say “My Dog Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student.” How embarrassing is it then when your dog does something that makes you want to crawl into a hole? You’ve been telling people how smart, how cute, how wonderful your dog is and as soon as they see your dog he does something you hate.

1. Jumping on people. One of the embarrassing things some dogs do is jumping on people. Whether you’re out for a walk or your dog jumps on people when they walk in your door, this is embarrassing behavior. It’s a clear sign that your overly-enthusiastic dog seems to be out of control.

What can you do to stop the jumping behavior? One of the best things you can do to head off jumping behavior is teach your dog the Sit command when she is preparing to jump. It’s best to practice this in a confined area at first. Practice when it’s just you and your dog. Make sure he already knows Sit. When he starts to jump on you tell him to Sit. Depending on how excited he is it may take a few tries to get this right but it will work. Make sure you praise him and give him a reward he really enjoys, whether it’s treats, a favorite toy or lots of petting and attention.

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Dog Bark Collar

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 05:30:04 +0000

Dog Bark Collar to Stop Dog Barking Effective or Harmful

By Danny Iskandar

4in1 dog bark collar

There are pros and cons about using the dog bark collar to control dog barking with proper dog barking training. The cons group believes that the dog bark collar is not effective and inhumane for dog barking training. They think that the dog bark collar is hurting the dogs’ neck with the shock from dog bark collar and make dogs fear of barking and make the dogs stop barking at all rather than control it.

The pros group agrees that dog bark collar is a good tool for dog barking training to control the excessive barking. In fact, according to the research the shock from dog bark collar is not able to burn the dogs’ neck if it is used by the guidelines. Many dog trainers recommend the use of dog bark collar to stop barking which they have proved to work well with their owned dogs.

So we can have the conclusion that the using of dog bark collar actually cause got no problem with the dog bark collar tools, it just the way of using the dog bark collar and the responsibility of the owner that use the dog bark collar are needed to be considered.

Excessive dog barking is very a nuisance for the neighborhood, especially at night. It is so frustrating to hear the dog barking for hours and make us hard to sleep. When you are having a dog that have this barking problems then you will need to get this dog bark collar and train your dog as soon as possible before you are complained by your neighbors.

To control dog barking many dog owners, trainers, and …