Amazing Peeing Dog

This dog doesn't seem to have a problem standing up to pee. Perhaps he could train a few men I know in the art of hitting a target?

Training A Puppy To Walk On A Leash

By Chris S


The good thing about training a puppy to walk on a leash is that you can prevent any problems before they eventuate. It's much easier to start leash training early on with a puppy, than to re-train an older dog with established leash behavioral problems.

Having a properly leash trained puppy makes life much simpler and safer for the dogs future. And of course it means that taking your dog for a walk is an enjoyable experience, for both you the owner and also your dog.

How To Train A Puppy To Walk On A Leash

The first step can take place as soon as you get your young puppy home. Just get your pup familiar and comfortable wearing a collar. A simple buckle collar is fine for this purpose. Put the collar on when you feed your puppy or when you are playing with him. Most puppies don't have a problem with the collar, it may just take a little getting used to. If your puppy is rolling around or trying to scratch the collar off, don't take it off him at this time. Wait till he has settled down or forgotten about it, then take it off.

The next step is similar to the first, it involves the leash. This time get your dog used to the look and feel of his leash. For young puppies all you need is a light weight, thin leash. You can upgrade to a fancy leather leash when your puppy is properly leash trained if you like. Put the leash on your puppy and just let him check it out and drag it around with him (always under your supervision). Once again your goal is to make your puppy comfortable with the leash and not fear it in any way.

When your puppy is comfortable wearing the collar and dragging the leash around (may take up to a couple of weeks) it is time for you to pick up the other end of the leash. Make these first leash training sessions short, sharp and fun. And always keep in mind that your goal is to communicate to your dog that pulling on the leash is never acceptable. Therefore you must never reward his pulling by giving in to him. Be consistent with your message to him and always praise his good behavior (in this case, walking on a loose leash).

To start with just walk around the house with the leash in hand, and your puppy trotting along side you. Give him plenty of vocal praise, petting and even a few treats. At this early stage puppies love to follow their owners around, you should use this to your advantage. If your puppy pulls on the leash (which he will, don't expect him to just know this stuff) immediately stop. Don't yank him back over to you with the leash, just call him over and praise him when he comes. Then set off for more of a stroll and repeat this correction each time your dog pulls on the leash. It must be every time he strains on the leash, you have to teach him that when he pulls, it gets him nowhere. The same correction applies when your puppy sits down while you are walking. Don't yank him forward to you, just stop and call him toward you.

This leash training method results in your dog not pulling and you not pulling, just a nice loose leash hanging down between you and your dog. It will take a bit of persistence and patience on your part, but it is well and truly worth it.

Chris Smith is a dedicated dog owner and creator of http://www.dog-obedience-training-review.com
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Stop Dog Chewing - Dog Behavior Training

By Chris S


If you own a dog there's every chance you will encounter dog chewing problems. This article outlines the common reasons why dogs chew, and also how to stop your dog from chewing.
When puppies and dogs chew it is a perfectly natural behavior, just very annoying for us dog owners. Sometimes the chewing can be a dangerous habit for your dog. Things like electric wires, poisons and any number of other objects can cause serious harm to your dog.
Common Reasons Why Puppies and Dogs Chew

• Lonely or boredom.
  
  
• Separation anxiety, often occurs if you work long hours away from home.
  
  
• When they are teething.
  
  
• Through fear or a phobia.
  
  
• Seeking attention.
  
  
• Through anticipation, dogs often chew just before their owner is due to arrive home.
  

Dogs chew just about anything they can wrap their mouths around. My dogs love chewing socks, shoes, furniture and my whippet actually chewed a large whole in the side of our house!
How To Stop Your Dog From Chewing
Always keep in mind that your dog can't tell the difference between a $200 pair of shoe's and an old rag. And he is not chewing to spite you, dogs don't think like us humans.

• The best way to stop your dog from chewing is to actually stop the habit before it forms. This requires you to not leave your dog in a situation where he can chew something that you don't want him to. If your dog chews while you are away from home, keep your dog in his crate or in a kennel run. If you can't or don't like restraining your dog in this manner, just make sure you remove any objects that you don't want chewed.
  
  
• If your dog has a particular liking for something like a furniture leg you could try this method. Coat the object with a foul tasting substance (non toxic) such as bitter apple, cayenne pepper or tabasco sauce. This method often works, but can just transfer the chewing behavior to a different object.
  
  
• If you catch your dog in the act of chewing, give a firm "No!" and replace with a tasty chew toy. Give praise when he starts chewing on the toy. Never ever reprimand your dog if you don't catch him in the act of chewing. If you don't issue your correction within about two seconds of his chewing behavior, he won't have a clue what you are disciplining him for.
  
  
• A good solution for treating any dog behavioral problems is to give them some obedience training. You will gain the trust and respect of your dog by doing this, and it will also provide your dog with some mental stimulation.
  
  
• Give your dog lots of exercise, physical and as mentioned above, mental.
  
  
• Provide your dog with a few of his favorite, tasty dog chews. Don't give him dozens of them as he may then believe he can chew anything. Just give him a couple of good one's, and make it clear to him that if he wants to chew, it must be on his toys.
  

By applying the above methods, adding a bit of common sense and patience you should be able to quickly stop your dog from chewing. Good luck.
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Dog Waste Bags - Why Some Say "No"

By Kay Ringelstetter


Recent studies have shown that 41% of dog owners rarely or never clean up after their dogs. They don't use dog waste bags, pooper scoopers, or any other method of disposing of their dog's feces. What are their reasons for this?

1) "Because it eventually goes away". But does it? Certainly! It is washed into our lakes and streams, posing a threat to our water and harming fish and wildlife. New lab techniques have determined that dog waste contributes 20% -30% of fecal bacteria contaminating our streams and lakes As it "goes away" into our lawns, it causes burns, unsightly discoloring and toxicity to new growth. And it is also tracked into our homes, on to our carpets, into our vehicles.

2) "My dog is small, so the waste is small". That may be true, but a single gram of dog feces contains 23 million coliform bacteria. Dog feces are common carriers of giardia, salmonella, roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms and 6 other diseases. Even a tiny amount of dog waste will cause problems. It is still washed into our waterways, tracked into our homes, damaging to our lawns and poses a health hazard to all.

3) "I find it humiliating to carry plastic dog waste bags". Certainly this is also true! Especially when you are also carrying a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Especially when it could break and spill its contents wherever. Especially when everyone knows what you are carrying! Wag'n'Load solves this humility problem. The dog waste bag is hidden in an interior pocket, so no one knows what you are carrying. It is protected so it will not break. And you can carry your coffee or sandwich since you have used the hand sanitizer after picking up your dog's feces.

4) "Just because." This is a very sad reason. Owning a dog brings with it immense responsibilities, as we all know. This involves concern for the welfare of our pet, but also our family, our neighbors, and our communities. This certainly dictates a maturity level where "just because" should not even be in our vocabulary.

As responsible dog owners, we must all educate ourselves and others regarding the many and immense problems associated with dog waste that is not picked up. The EPA has placed dog poop in the same category as toxic chemicals, deeming it a "nonpoint source of pollution".

Dog waste bags and a discreet dog waste bags carrier provides the easiest, the most discreet and the most sanitary method of meeting our responsibilities. These carriers allow for the full bag of dog poop to be carried hidden and protected from breakage. Some can be attached to your dog's leash, others can be carried or attached to a belt, one even has the option of being carried either way. This same carrier also allows an inverted bottle of hand sanitizer to be carried in a pocket. And sanitizing your hands after handling dog poop is an obvious necessity, just as you wash your hands after using the toilet. Using a dog waste bags carrier will show your concern for your dog, for yourself and for your community.

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Murphy's Story - Canine Arthritis is a Problem For Older Dogs

By Michael Saunders

Murphy came to our family over fourteen years ago from Springer Rescue. It didn't take long for us to understand why Springer Spaniels got their name. The dog run with the four foot high fence was no obstacle for him and he enjoyed having the run of the yard.

However after his romps he often had a hitch in his giddy-up. We discovered that Murphy had hip dysplasia, which we were to learn is not uncommon in Springers. After consultation with our vet and a veterinary orthopedist (who knew such a specialty existed?), we decided on surgery and Murphy went through triple pelvic osteotomy or TPO on both hips.

After resting the hips for a few weeks Murphy was as good as new and back to his old self. One of the things we did do throughout his rehabilitation was ensure that he had comfortable dog beds in every room of the house.

For the next ten years or so Murphy was his regular active self, running and springing. We paid particular attention to his diet to ensure he maintained a good weight to keep stress off of his hips. Every now and then he would hop to accommodate lack of full range of motion in his hips, but otherwise he had no problems.

As an eleven year old puppy (we still think of him as a puppy) Murphy began to limp more noticeably and have more apparent hip distress. The veterinarian informed us of the onset of arthritis.

Canine arthritis affects dogs with great pain. One of our greatest frustrations was that Murphy could not tell us about the pain, but could see the pain through his movements. He moves much more slowly, has difficulty going up the stairs and getting into the car. Murphy with canine arthritis suffers in silence.

Canine arthritis can be alleviated in some cases for the dog that suffers. The problem is similar to the same condition in human in some ways. Canine arthritis is an inflammation of the joints of the dog. There are two main types of arthritis found in dogs. These are degenerative and inflammatory. The degenerative arthritis is also called osteoarthritis. This canine arthritis comes when the cartilage that protects the joints breaks down. This condition happens because of the stress on the bones through the years. Dogs do not live as long as people and the canine arthritis appears earlier in dogs than in human beings.

For Murphy we have used a regimen of Rimadyl and Glucosamine to try to alleviate the pain and try as best we can to support joint health. But, as the vet told us, the pain threshold for dogs is incredibly high. As Murphy has gotten slower and more lame we have had difficulty making decisions about his future.

For a long time our measure of how Murphy was doing was to assess whether he was in pain. As his hips have weakened and his ability to maneuver is further inhibited we now are trying to make a judgment as to his quality of life. Are current challenge is wrestling with the conflicting emotions of trying to hold onto him as long as we can, he's been a part of the family for over fourteen years now, and respecting his right to a life worth living.

We continue to wrestle.

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The Lucky Dog Spot

Hanging out around my apartment complex is an experience in a dog's life. Everybody here has a dog. My neighbor Ed has a really beautiful old dog. She's got bad hips and he lives on the second floor, so he carries her down the stairs to do her "duty". She's got it made, doesn't have to walk the stairs, and gets to take a walk too. What a dog's life!

I don't know her name, although I should. I hear him call her several times, my son calls her "Pup." Ed never corrects him, and I've heard Ed call her "Dog." So maybe that's her name...

More about Dogs in The Lucky Dog Spot will be coming........ very soon.