Adopting A Dog.

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Adopting A Dog

Explains how to go about adopting a new dog and what to do when you get your new dog home.


If you have been thinking of getting a new dog, have you considered all the options available to you? The obvious choice people make, when considering a new dog is to go to a specialized dog breeder. A good dog breeder will be able to sell you a puppy that has been checked for genetic problems, diseases etc and will very often provide you with a high quality pedigree dog that should be free from problems that plague a lot of dogs.

This is ideal for a lot of people but of course will come at a price. There is an alternative - adopting a puppy or adult dog.

There are lots of dogs that are without homes at animal shelters or humane societies. These animals are often a victim of circumstance. Either an owner has died, or an elderly person cannot cope any more. Sadly through no fault of their own, they have ended up homeless. Adopting a dog, may be a great way to offer a loving home to one of these dogs.

A lot of people are concerned that they may end up with an unhealthy dog, or a dog that may be aggressive by getting one from a shelter. Most animal shelters will check a dog for good health and good temperament, so if there are any problems you will be told about them. Also, a lot of shelters offer in-house training to increase the chances of a dog finding a new home. Which is great for everybody!

The best way to go about adopting a dog is to pay a visit to your nearest animal shelter. Explain to the staff there, what kind of dog would suit you and your family. Bear in mind that if you have very small children, getting a large dog may not be a good idea. Similarly if you have an apartment, maybe think about getting a small dog that doesn't require vast amounts of exercise. A bit of forethought before you arrive will make finding the perfect dog for you that much easier.


When you bring your new dog home, try and imagine things from her perspective. Your new dog has probably been through a lot in the past so bringing her to yet another new home may well be overwhelming. The best thing to do is keep her on a leash at first, and gradually introduce her to your home letting her sniff each room until she has got a feel for her new surroundings. Also take her to relieve her bladder outside if she has been on a long car journey with you.
Once she has settled down, allow her to walk freely off the leash inside your home (not outside off the leash yet). This will give her a chance to find 'her' spot. By this I mean her favorite place. We all have a favorite spot where we like to go, dogs are no different. If you have bought a new dog bed or blanket for your new arrival, this may be the place to put it. She will naturally go to that spot so having a comfy new bed there will help her settle in.

Your new dog may be very quiet for the first few days but don't worry, this is part of the settling in process. After a short while your dog will be a fully settled in new member of the family.

Adopting from an animal shelter is a great way to get a new companion and a great way to make a new and happy future for your dog.
 

Well That's It for Now.Take Care...

Until Next Time.

6 easy ways to find a good dog training professional

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Hi everyone.We're back with more tips & Info... 

                                      Today's Topic:

6 easy ways to find a good dog training professional


Finding a good dog training professional
With so many people advertising in the field of professional dog training today, trying to determine who's truly qualified to look after your dog can be overwhelming.  What to look for when choosing a professional to help you with dog training :

 1) A good reputation, ask around and get recommendations from your vet, other dog owners, or local kennel clubs.
 2) Experience. - Inquire about their background,  i.e. number of years experience.
3)A genuine love of and devotion to dogs.
 4) Extensive and up to date knowledge. Dedicated trainers keep themselves updated by attending dog training and animal behaviour courses, conferences, seminars and workshops.
 5) Their training methodology and handling skills. A good trainers first concern should be the dogs well being.
  6) Memberships with reputable associations, organizations and training clubs.

General dog obedience tips

Training should be a positive and enjoyable experience for both you and your dog. If you are not in the right mood for training, don’t even begin. Always reward your dog for obeying your commands promptly! A reward is anything that your dog wants and is willing to work for. Treats are an obvious reward but other rewards could be verbal praise and toys. Several shorter sessions are usually better than one long one. Training should not involve any negative components or punishment . There should be no shouting, no hitting or smacking, no chain jerking on choke chains or collars, and absolutely no electric shocking! Each training session should be enjoyable and positive with rewards for jobs well done.

Training with head collars
Pulling on the lead is one of the few unpleasant experiences of bringing up a new puppy or dog. Using a head collar for dog training has become very popular over the last few years. Training with a head collar does have some advantages over the traditional training collar. Although very simple to use, it is important that head collars are fitted correctly and your dog properly introduced to the collar. Head collars are generally more intuitive to use than a traditional training collar. Head collars are very effective when controlling dogs in difficult situations.

How's That For Great Tips?

Until Next Time.Take Care and Take Care of Your Loving Furry Ones!!!

A Dogs Communication - Could Your Dog be Trying to Tell You Something?

When your dog barks, is it just noise of is he trying to tell you something? This article can help explain.

Is barking a form of language among dogs with precise significance, or just playful noise? Dogs exchange information among themselves less by voice than by a wide range of facial expressions, body postures and gestures, as well as by various scents. Dogs, who bark at night, are probably working off excess energy or announcing their presence, and this is undoubtedly the only message conveyed to other dogs within ear shot.

When a dog goes to his owner and deliberately barks, it is simply meant to attract attention. You must try to guess his general behavior, rather than from the circumstances and his general behavior, rather than from the particular form or pitch of bark he makes. The howling or baying of hunting dogs is an instinctive hunting cry informing the pack that the dog is on a trail. Barking at strange noises is a warning as well as a threat display. 

A lonely dog who bowls may be sending out a gathering cry to other dogs nearby. Wild dogs on the other hand, never back, they only howl. Could the barking of domesticated dogs be a form of communication more closely resembling speech? A pet dog that shares a close relationship with his owner and has been taught to understand many words obviously makes an effort, sometimes quite successfully, to give meaning to his own utterances.

A dog who wishes to assert his importance and boldness instinctively employs all of the effects that make him look bigger and more frightening, raising his back ton increase his height and holding his head high in defiance. A dog who wants to show submission does just the opposite, making himself look small by crouching down with his tail between his legs and his ears laid back flat.

A dog who wishes to assert his dominance will take a perpendicular position with his head over the other dog's shoulders, while nudging or pushing, with his neck arched, head and tail raised and tense. The conventional play invitation is a posture with the forehead crouched, the hind quarters high, a wagging tail, bright eye and a little yap. A rigid stance with a steady gaze and a high, trembling tail is hostile. A high, steady tail signifies self confidence, and held low indicates inferiority, fatigue, ill health, or a bad mood. 

Pawing at the neck is an expression of affection, nose-nudging is another invitation to play. Paw-giving is a conventional canine gesture with two possible meanings. When he gives his paw to his owner while avoiding eye contact he's saying "Please forgive me" or when he wants attention, he is saying "I'm here, don't forget me." When he offers his paw to another dog, it's a sign of submission.

An owner, who takes the trouble to observe his dog and pay him the courtesy of listening to him, can establish a simple two-way communications system with his pet. Canine messages are generally very elementary, as he asks much less of us than we do of him. "I'm hungry," "I'm thirsty", "I need to go out", or "Come with me I think something is wrong" are among the messages he manages to convey very well considering his limited means. His most eloquent utterance is the emotional gurgle of barks that means to say "I've missed you!"





Okay Nitro,Your turn to show everyone one of your favorite videos.Are you ready?Also,glad to get you back on the job.So show us what you got!



(Nitro):Okay Dad,I am glad to be back,i was bored just lying around the house during nothing all Day!


Yeah Right...


(Nitro):Everybody is going to love this video.It's F-U-N-N-Y...

(Nitro):I told you it was funny!!!

Okay Everybody,Until Next Time Take Care...

7 Tips to Naming Your Puppy

Hey Everybody,Its Blogging Time.Welcome and Thanks for dropping in.Here again to give you a few tips on keeping our furry friends safe and happy and healthy.
Firstly,i would like to wish my baby boy Nitro a speedy recovery.He has been a little under the weather.He had to go to the ER the other night for a little gagging,but nothing serious.So i would like to say hurry up and get well and we miss you on the set.Love You Baby Boy.If anyone would like to leave Nitro a few get well wishes,please take a minute to wish him well just leave them in the comment section.Thanks for everyone's support.

Now with that said.Let's Begin with the show.

Today I will talk about something that we must all do when we first get our lovely pets and that is to name our pet.Though you might not think it is not a big deal,think again.Here goes.Enjoy...:)

 
7 Tips to Naming Your Puppy



You'll use your puppy's name over 35,000 times in it's life.Here are 

seven tips to choosing a great name.

You’ve picked out the perfect puppy. You spent hours on the internet, 

researching the right breed for you and your family. 

Then you went from breeder to breeder or humane society to humane society, 

meeting and greeting pups until you find just the right match.

Now what? He needs a name!

Over the course of its life, you will use your dog’s name more than 35,000 

times. So be sure you’re picking a name you can live with and love.

(Like My Baby Boy.Nitro)

With these seven simple steps, the key to finding the perfect puppy name 

is at your fingertips!

Dogs understand short commands. Easy names with two or fewer syllables 

work well. 

Your puppy’s name shouldn’t sound like any commands. 

“Stacy” and “stay” are too close for comfort. Such a name will only 

confuse the issue.

Remember, you’ll be using your pup’s name in public. “Stinky” may be 

cute among your fellow fraternity members, but it won’t go over well at 

the veterinarian.

Make your kids part of the decision process. Kids like it simple, too, 

so if calling your Champion Cavalier King Spaniel “Bootsie” works for them, 

consider keeping the hoity toity name strictly for AKC purposes. 

You may think it’s an honor to name your pup after you’re 

favorite Uncle Norbert. 

Naming your baby after him may keep you in the will, but naming your

puppy after him may not. 

If you’re bringing home an older dog, ideally, stick with the name 

it already owns. 

Can’t stand it because “Barney” was the first boy who broke your heart? 

Then stick with similar sounds when choosing a new dog name. “Barney” morphs 

into “Farley” easily.

Once you’ve chosen a name, try it out for a day or so. You’ll know 

right away whether it’s a keeper. 

If not, there’s always more puppy names on your list!

Take a look around you. Everywhere you are, you'll find a variety of 

terrific ideas on what to name your pooch.

At first glance, a couple things will stand out about your new puppy.

Enjoy him or her for a day or two and take these into consideration.
Appearance. What’s your dog look like? His color, size, 

and personal style inspires a variety of name choices.

“Stubbs” would be a great name for a dachshund pup. Or you may call 

a cream colored cock-a-poo “Buffy.” 

Personality. Given a couple of days, your new dog’s personality will 

really shine through.

 Try “Cuddles” for the sweet little guy who loves to get cozy 

or “Puddles” for the pooch who can’t seem to find the doggie door.

If you want to go beyond the basics, many famous dog names or 

foreign dog names can fit the bill. 

Consider these favorite puppy names when making your decision.

Celebrity puppy names. Today, pooches have more celebrity following 

than their famous owners. Chew on “Lola,” a name used by both Hilary Duff 

and the Osbournes.

TV dogs. “Scooby” and “Astro” come to mind if you want to honor 

a famous TV pup. Movie dogs. Cool movies and cool dog names seem to 

go hand in hand.

Cool Hand Luke’s “Blue” would be a fitting label for a variety of dogs.

Comic dogs.

“Snoopy” will always be a favorite, but also consider “Daisy” or “Odie.” 

German dog names. For starters, try out “Fritz” or “Kaiser.” 

Irish dog names. “Finn” fits well for any pup, as does “Murphy,” which 

just happens to mean “hound of the sea.”

French puppy names. “Pierre” and “Gigi” are top contenders for any dog, 

especially those with a little oo-la-la in their genes.
The choices are endless. However, with these simple tips and some thought, 

before long, you’ll have found the perfect puppy name! 

Okay,this is where Nitro comes in but since he's off,I'll give this a try.

This should be pretty funny,so here goes...Enjoy!

 I hope you enjoyed the video,because it was so funny.

Okay Everybody,Until Next Time...

6 Great Tips For Getting Your Dog Toilet Trained

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From time to time we all have to refresh ourselves on the care and training for our furry friends to make sure they stay up to par.Today,we will be talking about sometime we all have endured while having our pets.6 Great Tips For Getting Your Dog Toilet Trained.So take a few minutes to see if this will help you in potty training your furry Pal....

Bringing a new puppy into your household is often an exciting event for both kids and their

parents. A puppy is cute and cuddly; they are little balls of energy. There is a lot of work

involved in raising a happy, healthy and well trained dog. Before you bring that wriggling,

ball of fluff home, you should take some things into consideration.


One of the toughest jobs that a family faces when a new puppy comes home is getting the dog

housebroken. This means that the dog will eliminate outdoors and not use your home and

furnishings as a toilet. Lots of people think that getting doggy toilet trained is a tough

task, but it doesn't need to be. If you arm yourself with plenty of information for the best

ways to get your dog house trained, you are on the right path to having a dog that goes to the

bathroom where you want him to go.

When to House Train 

A dog can be toilet trained at any age, but the best age to begin is between eight and twelve

weeks old. If you set up a housebreaking routine as soon as you bring your puppy home, before

long he will get the right idea of where to do his business. A crate is a great tool for toilet

training a puppy. It keeps him confined when there is no supervision and most dogs learn

quickly that if they make in their crate they will have to sit in it. Most dogs are fairly

hygienic and won't enjoy having to sit in dog doody or urine.


The Advantages of Using a Crate

Be sure there is enough room in the crate for your pup to turn around, but don't leave so much

room that he will be able to eliminate and lie down far away from it. Many dog owners view a

crate as a jail cell or to use as punishment, but your dog will love having his own space where

he can escape from the hustle and bustle of the household for some quiet time. Make your dogs

crate a happy place and don't use it for punishment. You can feed your dog in the crate, or

while he is in there, offer him some treats. Place a favorite chewy or toy in there with him,

add blankets and he will have a cozy den to escape to whenever he feels the need. Utilizing a

crate for your dog can keep him out of trouble and not only in housebreaking.

Keep Your Eyes Peeled    

Keeping a close eye on your puppy is a key factor in getting him properly housetrained.

Whenever you see that he is sniffing, circling or beginning to squat, immediately take him

outside to the place where you want him to go and see if he eliminates. If he does, praise him

lavishly. A good idea is to have a cue, such as “hurry up� so that your puppy knows what

you want him to do. When he is going to the bathroom repeat the cue and then give your dog lots

of praise for a job well done. It is better to take the dog out and nothing happens then take a

chance of an accident happening.

Have a Schedule

Feeding, watering and walking your dog on a regular schedule will make housebreaking that much

easier. Puppies are like children and they thrive on a routine. Try and take the dog out around

the same time everyday so they will be able to adjust their bodily functions. The first thing

you should do in the morning is take the puppy from the crate and don’t let his feet touch

the ground. Bring him to the place where you want him to go, give the cue, and praise upon a

successful completion. Take your puppy out at least every two hours, after eating or drinking

and especially after play. Before you know it, your puppy will be letting you know it is time

to go out and do his business.

Don't Let the Puppy Roam          

Letting your puppy roam around the house is a sure fire way to have accidents. If you have

decided you don't want to use a crate, and even if you do use one, confining the dog to certain

areas of the house can make housetraining easier for everyone. It is difficult to keep track of

a puppy when he has the run of the house, but if you gate him in the kitchen, he will still be

able to be part of the action and can be better supervised in case of an accident.

Don't  Get Discouraged
There will be times when you first begin housetraining that you feel your pup is just not

getting it. He may have accidents in the house as well on occasion. There is no need to be

discouraged. If you stick to your routine, keep a good eye on the dog and make frequent outings

to his outdoor bathroom, in no time your puppy will be housebroken. Another good idea is to use

the same door all the time when you are taking him out so that when he has to go, he will

scratch on the door to be let out. Once this happens, you can say hurray and know that your

puppy truly is beginning to understand that going to the bathroom in the house is a no-no.

Okay Nitro what you got for our video for Today and Is it funny?
(Nitro): Yeah Dad,I got something and it will have you falling on the floor. 
Hold on to your Seat and Enjoy:

(Nitro):I told you it would have you falling out of your seat!

You were right Nitro,it was funny...

Okay everybody,Until next time.Take Care...

 

6 easy ways to find a good dog training professional

Hey everybody,we're back with more tips and information about taking care and keeping your furry little ones,our pets safe,happy and healthy.Before we began we would to thank all of our readers for taking the time to stop by and reading our precious blog on how to take care of your pets.We hope that we are helping our readers to learn and understand some of the most important info and facts to help take care of their pets and maybe get some good info on what our readers would like to know.So please feel free to leave us comments on what you would like to see here.Again thanks for being our loyal readers.

Today we will explore 6 ways to finding a good dog training professional.

Finding a good dog training professional with so many people advertising in the field of

professional dog training today, trying to determine who's truly qualified to look after your

dog can be overwhelming.  What to look for when choosing a professional to help you with dog

training :

 1) A good reputation, ask around and get recommendations from your vet, other dog

owners, or local kennel clubs.
 2) Experience. - Inquire about their background,  i.e. number of

years experience.
3)A genuine love of and devotion to dogs.
 4) Extensive and up to date

knowledge. Dedicated trainers keep themselves updated by attending dog training and animal

behaviour courses, conferences, seminars and workshops.
 5) Their training methodology and

handling skills. A good trainers first concern should be the dogs well being.
  6) Memberships

with reputable associations, organizations and training clubs.

General dog obedience tips

Training should be a positive and enjoyable experience for both you and your dog. If you are

not in the right mood for training, don’t even begin. Always reward your dog for obeying your

commands promptly! A reward is anything that your dog wants and is willing to work for. Treats

are an obvious reward but other rewards could be verbal praise and toys. Several shorter

sessions are usually better than one long one. Training should not involve any negative

components or punishment . There should be no shouting, no hitting or smacking, no chain

jerking on choke chains or collars, and absolutely no electric shocking! Each training session

should be enjoyable and positive with rewards for jobs well done.

Training with head collars
Pulling on the lead is one of the few unpleasant experiences of bringing up a new puppy or dog.

Using a head collar for dog training has become very popular over the last few years. Training

with a head collar does have some advantages over the traditional training collar. Although

very simple to use, it is important that head collars are fitted correctly and your dog

properly introduced to the collar. Head collars are generally more intuitive to use than a

traditional training collar. Head collars are very effective when controlling dogs in difficult

situations.

Okay,thats it.Until Next Time.Take Care...

5 Tips For Training Dogs Successfully

 Hey Everybody,Its Blogging Time.yoby here with my best bud Nitro and we're ready to give you some top tips on helping your furry loved ones to stay safe and healthy...

Today we will explore the wonderful world of training your dog/dogs properly.So lets get started...

Training dogs is not hard. You just need patience, dedication and some simple tactics and you will teach them successfully.

Here are five top tips on how to train your dogs successfully:

1. To avoid your dog getting confused and so that they can learn to recognize commands easily only one person should be responsible for training the dog initially. If too many people are trying to train the dog at the same time this can stop progress in its tracks.

2. You should use positive reinforcements. If the dog does something good, you should reward this behavior so that he will know that what he did was right. If the dog cannot understand or follow your commands, never push him. Dogs are not as intelligent as humans, they make mistakes. What you should understand is that they won’t easily understand your commands in just one teaching, it takes repetition to train a dog successfully. Do not scold your dog as he might develop fear which will hinder his learning and willingness to be trained. You can use treats in order to encourage your dogs, although don’t overdue it.

3. Teach commands one at a time. Try to teach him one command after the other. If he cannot absorb it, try to stay on that command only because adding additional commands will just confuse the dog. Start with the basics.

4. In executing commands, you should keep your voice cheerful so that the dog will happily follow your commands. Dogs will respond to a low and coaxing voice. If you shout out loud, he may become startled and unresponsive.

5. Train your dog in various places. If you keep your dogs in a certain place like your home, he will not be able to adjust with the environment new people. Take him to the park or through the neighborhood. This will help your dog associate with other dogs and people.

Training your dog can sometime be tough, but it will be worth it. In the end, you will be the one to benefit when your dog is trained. You don’t know he might even save your life one day and pay back everything you taught him. 

Tips To Think About!!!

Finding a good dog training professional
With so many people advertising in the field of professional dog training today, trying to determine who's truly qualified to look after your dog can be overwhelming.  What to look for when choosing a professional to help you with dog training :

 1) A good reputation, ask around and get recommendations from your vet, other dog owners, or local kennel clubs.
 2) Experience. - Inquire about their background,  i.e. number of years experience.
3)A genuine love of and devotion to dogs.
 4) Extensive and up to date knowledge. Dedicated trainers keep themselves updated by attending dog training and animal behaviour courses, conferences, seminars and workshops.
 5) Their training methodology and handling skills. A good trainers first concern should be the dogs well being.
  6) Memberships with reputable associations, organizations and training clubs.

General dog obedience tips

Training should be a positive and enjoyable experience for both you and your dog. If you are not in the right mood for training, don’t even begin. Always reward your dog for obeying your commands promptly! A reward is anything that your dog wants and is willing to work for. Treats are an obvious reward but other rewards could be verbal praise and toys. Several shorter sessions are usually better than one long one. Training should not involve any negative components or punishment . There should be no shouting, no hitting or smacking, no chain jerking on choke chains or collars, and absolutely no electric shocking! Each training session should be enjoyable and positive with rewards for jobs well done.

Training with head collars
Pulling on the lead is one of the few unpleasant experiences of bringing up a new puppy or dog. Using a head collar for dog training has become very popular over the last few years. Training with a head collar does have some advantages over the traditional training collar. Although very simple to use, it is important that head collars are fitted correctly and your dog properly introduced to the collar. Head collars are generally more intuitive to use than a traditional training collar. Head collars are very effective when controlling dogs in difficult situations.

(Nitro):Is it my turn Dad?
Yes,Baby Boy your turn...
(Nitro): Everybody is gonna Love This.I Promise!

(Nitro):I told you it was funny!

Good Video Nitro.It was funny!!!

Until Next Time Everybody,Take Care...

Choosing a Puppy

Choose the Right Puppy.

When choosing a puppy for your household, there a few things to consider. First, will the dog get along with children or any other animals in the home? How's the puppy's disposition? Do you want a purebred or mixed breed, or just a lovable mutt.

Financially, a mixed breed might be a better choice since a purebred can be rather expensive. On the other hand, the mutt can be just as energetic and lovable and loyal as the other breeds. Consider size as well. Do you have enough room to accommodate a large dog, or do you want a house dog. Dogs need room to run and play, so consider what is best for you and the dog.

Pet Issues

A puppy's personality develops around seven weeks of age, so take your time and shop around for your perfect match. You want to be able to hold and cuddle your new pup. Try dropping a book during a quiet moment and see if the puppy runs and hides. Get on your hands and knees and play with the pup to see if he responds in an aggressive manner.

Starting your search can include asking your friends, or your neighborhood vet or local shelter or ASPCA. There is also a website that can help http://tinyurl.com/cplqmo

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