Dog Training Points To Remember
A dog owner should set his mind in the right frame if he wants to train his dog. This would prevent him from violating any dog rules, an act that could really detriment the dog’s interest on learning.
Following the rules of training will also prevent the owner from doing the things that could harm his relationship with the dog. There are certain rules in training a dog that must be followed including the following:
Stay focused
Incompletion of a task usually leads to confusion. Make certain that when a command is given, both you and your dog will follow through. Try not to be distracted whenever you order a command.
Say you are asking your dog to sit. Once you give this command, be sure that both of you will see the end of it. Do not tug on the collar of your dog and stop halfway and be distracted. Always finish one command first then move on to the next.
The dog should sit completely and not just bend his rear legs. If you do not make this happen, the dog will think that next time you give the command it would be okay for him not to complete the task or to ignore it completely. Always stay focused, this way, you would eliminate the possibility of confusion and maximize the obedience to a command.
Rewards and punishments
Many owners are anxious to let their dogs hear a string of praises or be rewarded with several cookies instead of one whenever a command is accomplished. On the other hand, a lot of owners give too many punishments on a single wrong thing that the dog did instead of punishing him just once. Both could adversely affect the training of the dog.
Never over do the rewarding or punishing of the dog’s behavior. If you are using praises as reward, do not over praise the dog. Praising your dog will make the dog realize that you are in favor of his abilities. This should be said immediately after the command is accomplished.
In the same way, a single pulling of the check cord will be enough if the dog did not follow your command. This would send him the signal that something is wrong.
Overdosing the dog with either rewards or punishments will distract him from learning. He would only remember the praises or the punishments and not the thing he did or he did not do.
End with a positive note
For every training session, make it a point that the training will end with a positive praise. This would make the dog look forward to the next training since the last session fulfilled her need to please you. Also, ensure to it that the last command was accomplished correctly so that the dog is oriented properly to following commands.
Never lose your patience
Often trainers become impatient with the dog when the results are not achieved. Then they do something really stupid that could spoil the training.
Dog training lessons should be an enjoyable experience for you and your pet. You should try to determine your pitfalls if you begin to lose your temper and your dog remains disobedient.
Dog training is really a difficult business. If you are not prepared for it, you could get help from dog training classes and instructors.
December 25, 2008
How to Choose Quality Dog Food
When searching for quality organic dog food it is vital that you read the label and have the knowledge to understand and interpret the information you find. When reading the label, look for the first fat or oil that is listed. All items placed above the first fat source are considered to be the main ingredients along with the first fat source. The other items shown on the label are typically added to the dog food for flavor, as preservatives, to aid in the processing of the food or for health benefits such as minerals or vitamins.
It is important that you check the ingredients for their nutritional value. It can be difficult to research the food substances due to the manufacurers choice of food sources. It is difficult to know what quality grade of food items they are placing in the foods as well as the quantity of the ingredients.
Surf Manufacturer’s Websites
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) does not allow dog food manufacturers to place information on the labels regarding the quality of the food substances. It is important to read the information that is available on the websites of the various pet food companies and carefully read the information they provide about the quality of the ingredients they use in their products.
Protein
Protein is the most vital substance in your dogs diet and you want to make sure the food you serve your pet uses quality sources of protein. Quality dog foods usually have a meat meal listed as the first ingredient on the label or a meat with the second ingredient being a meat meal substance. Meat by-products are not high quality protein sources. If the label mentions a specific type of meat meal, such as chicken meal this type of protein source is not inferior to whole meats. Avoid products that do not mention the specific animal the meat source comes from.
Regarding fats look for chicken fat, herring oil canola oil, sunflower oil, flax oil and other fat sources with specific names. Check and see if it contains Omega three and Omega six fats on the label. Try to avoid foods that contain ingredients like poultry fat, animal fat, and other non specific sources of fat.
Look for fresh vegetables or whole grains which may also be labeled as ground or meal. Avoid products that are filled with too much grain fragments and flour. Also the high quality dog food are typically preserved with natural substances such as vitamins. When looking for quality food products that will keep your dog healthy make sure you examine the label and read information provided at the websites of the dog food manufacturers.
December 24, 2008
Halloween Costumes for Dogs
A Holiday for Man’s Best Friend
Many people enjoy dressing up their loveable pooch, but have you ever thought that dressing up your dog for Halloween would become a very popular part of the holiday itself. Everywhere you look, you will find Halloween costumes for dogs - in the magazines you get, in the mail to the nearest pet store; people just love to dress up their pets. Because dogs are so friendly and obedient, they are easy to dress up and they still greet you with a wagging tail. You can even make fun doggie treats to hand out to your neighborhood dogs.
A Variety of Costumes to Choose From
Halloween costumes for dogs come in all shapes and sizes. They come in costumes such as football players, pirates, pigs, frogs, and some of the more extreme costumes that are for the most daring dog owners, like superman, batman, Godzilla, crocodile, Frankenstein, skeleton, and even hippie dog! Dogs can have just as much of a variety of costumes as people, and in some cases ever more. For your cute little princess dog, there are many princess costumes to choose from and for your tuff stuff dog they come in army costumes complete with camo print. Harry Potter fans can even dress their dog up with Gryffindor school robes, or just a magical hat to add that touch of magic.
Where Can I Buy?
You can buy Halloween costumes for dogs at most pet stores, or even at your local shopping center like Walmart or Target. They come in all different sizes, you can choose the perfect one for your dog, big or small, and there is always many choices to choose from. A good way to buy Halloween costumes for dogs is by ordering them directly online, because it is so convenient and the costumes are delivered directly to your home with only a small charge for shipping. And in some cases no shipping rates apply. Most Halloween costumes range in prices from five dollars to fifteen dollars at most pet stores. Though you should always shop around for the best prices, some can be highly overpriced compared with other stores who sell virtually the same item for less. It all depends on your personal preferences as a dog owner.
Popular Costumes
Today there are so many costumes for dogs out there that it can get confusing when trying to buy the perfect one for your dog. But, to make things a little easier, here are some of the top costumes of 2007. The ghost is obviously a popular costume during this spooky holiday, and your dog is sure to look adorable dressed as a little ghost. Other costumes including robots, pumpkins, and other animals such as pigs and even dogs! Yes you heard that right, this Halloween dress your dog up like a dog, Scooby-Doo is a popular choice. Anyway when you dress your dog this Halloween, be sure to give your rover lots of love and treats. And do not forget to keep your pets on a leash at all times! Your dog is sure to enjoy Halloween just as much as kids do on this fun-filled holiday.
December 16, 2008
Quick Info about the Irish Setter Dog
Irish Setters are extremely swift, with an excellent sense of smell and are hardy over any terrain and in any climate. The Irish Setter is used for all types of hunting. Irish Setters have balanced, elegant, medium-sized frames (sometimes larger) covered in silky red coats that grow long on the ears, tails and chests. Their handsome, lean heads have long muzzles, almond shaped eyes, dark noses and long, thin ears.
Irish setters stand between 25 and 27 inches (64 and 69 centimeters) high at the shoulder and weigh from 60 to 70 pounds (27 to 32 kilograms). Basically a hunting dog, the Irish setter is also popular as a pet. Irish Setters present a training challenge because they are stubborn, easily distracted, and quick to bore, but most of them are quite intelligent. It takes a great deal of patience and commitment to train an Irish Setter; however, such training is an absolute necessity, and it usually proves to be fun and rewarding for both dog and owner. Irish Setters are not naturally aggressive, although can bark to protect the area from strangers. Despite being marked as slow-witted dogs by many, their trainability as working gun dogs belies this.
Irish Setter males weigh between 60 and 70 pounds. Females weigh between 50 and 65 pounds. Irish Setter Rescue will neither accept nor place any dog who is temperamentally unsafe or who has shown aggression towards people in the past. Irish setter pup’s for sale. Both parent’s kc reg but pup’s are not due to losing paper’s in the move.
Irish setters present a training challenge because they can be soft, stubborn, easily distracted, and quick to bore, but most of them are quite intelligent. It takes a great deal of patience and commitment to train an Irish setter; however, such training is an absolute necessity, and it usually proves to be fun and rewarding for both dog and owner.
Early Irish Setters were white with red blotches on their coats, but today the Setter’s coat is a rich mahogany color. Originally, the Irish Setter was bred for hunting, specifically for setting or pointing upland game birds.
Irish Setters are traditionally used for many types of hunting because of their swiftness, keen sensitivity to smell and are enduring through practically any type of terrain and in virtually any weather condition. This breed was popular for hunting on the wetlands.
Irish Setters have an excellent sense of smell and have been used for centuries to hunt and pick up scents that may be undetectable to other dogs. This dog has been bred for hunting, tracking, pointing, watchdogging, and competitive obedience. Irish Setters are active dogs that need a few miles walk every day, and are cannot be trusted off leash, since they like to follow scents, so they should only be let off well away from traffic. They like ball games, once you have taught them how to play ball. Irish Setters are very playful dogs that have a mind of their own. They don’t tend to bark much and greet all strangers enthusiastically even if they are unwanted visitors. Find more info about about cheap pet insurance and tesco pet insurance.
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