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Archive for October 19th, 2008

Training Your Dog to Sit & Stay

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by Joel Silverman

The “Sit” and “Stay” commands are the primary components that you will need to master in training your dog. Bring fun into the experience by introducing him into this behavior with a gentle but firm approach, and you will have paved the way for future training that will be greatly rewarding for you both.

If your best pal is one that easily becomes hysterical with delight and is difficult to control, you will want to teach him to sit using the Gentle Manipulation method. Simply elevate your dogthis defines your dog’s place and also prevents stress on your back. Make sure that you have a leash attached to your dog’s collar.

Keep in mind that praise and petting your dog are the keys to making this work. Place one hand gently on his back near the base of his tail and say “Sit”. As soon as this is accomplished, use the word “Stay”. Let him know that you appreciate his cooperation. Continue this method until he begins to sit without manipulation from your hand. Eventually, he will begin to sit just before you touch him as you say the word “Sit”. He now knows his cue.

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Cat Care Disease Symptoms That You Should Know

by G D Williams

When we feel pain in our bodies, we can easily tell someone that there is something wrong and that person will be able to take you to the infirmary. Pets cannot do that merely observing them can tell you a lot of things. which is why owners should employ cat care and be aware of the symptoms.

Here are a a few diseases you should watch out for and their symptoms.

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is the most feared disease by cat owners. It is a acknowledged fact, that it is the leading cause of death amongst cats. It is caused by a coronavirus infection and what is yet worse, is that the symptoms are very much like other diseases so it is really tricky to diagnose.

There is also Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) that is similar to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Just like the version in humans, it is a life long infection that progresses slowly and kills the cat.

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