Posted by David Lamb at Mar 27th, 2012 in Dogs
by David Lamb
Who says fun and entertaining tricks are only for small dog breeds like Chihuahua and Shih Tzu? Large and working dog breeds just like the Rottweiler are capable of learning such commands as well so long as they’re provided with correct Rottweiler training. Here are some helpful tips on how you can teach your canine friend with tricks that can make you proud and pleased Rottie owner:
- Train your pet the “Leave it!” command. This command is essential in day-to-day situations. Use it if your pet attempts to grab food off a table or eat rabbit poop when you are out for a walk. To get the dog to follow your command, hold a treat in your hand (have one in the other hand, also). Hold your hand open, and once he goes for the treat, close your hand as you say the command “Leave it!” Then offer him the treat on your other hand, and dispose the one you told him to leave. Repeat this procedure a few times, and he’ll quickly learn how to “Leave it!” whenever you tell him to.
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Posted by Pamela Kazmierczak at Mar 25th, 2012 in Dogs
by Pamela Kazmierczak
In case you are thinking about changing from commercial dog food to Hypoallergenic Dog Food there then is plenty of details that could be obtained either from your own vet or over the web.
This new brand of dog food now is recognized in shops, pet shops and quite a few other places where you could quite simply obtain these varieties of dog foods without a lot effort. The reason for this is that a lot of dog owners recognize how unsafe the commercial brands of dogs food really are, and also what affects these can have on our dogs.
So for that reason a lot of dog owners have switched from a commercial dog food and put their dog on a Hypoallergenic Dog Food which is 100% safe to use and with no trace of any of the nasty ingredients like chemicals or by products being included present their dog an option for replacing these having a significantly healthier alternative.
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Posted by Dirk Gruenberg at Mar 24th, 2012 in Dogs
by Dirk Gruenberg
Everyone know that dogs brighten up your life and bring so much more happiness and joy into it than anyone who does not own a dog would ever be able to imagine. Their loyalty, companionship, and love are simply and truly priceless.
But the adorable big eyes, the wagging tail, the happy face of a dog, it all does not come for free. In contrast, getting a dog is quite a financial undertaking.
Some people say that you cannot put a price tag on the unconditional love a dog gives back - and I certainly agree with that.
With all that being said, though, dog lovers also need to be realistic about the price tag that comes attached to the dog. Being aware of the financial considerations will put you in a much better position to care for your four-legged friend.
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Posted by Dirk Gruenberg at Mar 21st, 2012 in Dogs
by Dirk Gruenberg
Teaching your dog tricks can be tons of fun and will help you bond with your dog even more. Of course, it will also take a lot of patience and repetition.
If you want to be successful at teaching him, what you absolutely must do is to reward him frequently when he does well.
Another thing you need to keep in mind when teaching tricks is to keep the practice session short. In contrast, if you make them too long, your dog will lose interest and might get bored. This would only be frustrating for both of you. Of course, we would not want that to happen.
Another great idea is to reward your dog after the practice with a playing session. Alright, enough said, here is a couple of tricks you can teach your dog.
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Posted by Steve Cote at Mar 15th, 2012 in Dogs
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A dog that barks at anything and everything is both frustrating and tricky to control in many scenarios. He may guard the home and sometimes his owner. The territorial bark is usually the behavior that we find most difficult to stop. There is no point simply screaming at a barking dog to stop. He can just think that you are joining in with him.
Dog training techniques are the only real way you can address this behavior. Positive and reward based teaching strategies delivered with a bit of patience and reinforcement can bring an end to this behaviour, or at least the nastiest of it.
To effectively train your dog to stop barking you want to teach him to start barking on command. Your dog training sessions can essentially be focussed around barking episodes to start with. You can direct positive reinforcement towards when your dog is actually barking and simply add a cue word.
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Posted by Dirk Gruenberg at Mar 14th, 2012 in Dogs
by Dirk Gruenberg
If a dog’s ability to see is alright, then no dog owner will take further notice of it. This can dramatically change when the dog’s sight gets worse. Eye problems are for dogs as uncomfortable as for human beings.
There is no doubt that our dog is a wonderful companion and valued family member. He protects our home and gives us his unconditional love - not expecting anything in exchange.
Our dog is happy to see us day in day out, loves to play with us and can hardly wait for the daily walk with us and gets excited when we serve him his food. Unfortunately, if something is wrong with him he very often does not have the ability to express himself so we can understand him.
This is particularly true when our dog suffers from health problems. The strong family member that he is it would not be unusual that he behaves in a way that does not make it obvious for us to determine that there is a problem. Unfortunately, if we miss to understand his condition, a lot of damage can be caused.
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