Training a Deaf Puppy
October 2nd 2011 20:57
When training deaf dogs, you may have to entertain the idea of getting professional help so that you can have all the backup assistance in creating a well-behaved deaf dog.
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When training deaf dogs, you may have to entertain the idea of getting professional help so that you can have all the backup assistance in creating a well-behaved deaf dog.
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Importance of Socializing a Puppy
May 3rd 2010 15:35
The idea is to socialize puppies with anything and everything that you can. This will help improve the puppy's ability to bounce back from new situations, as well as increase the pup's knowledge about the world. Socializing puppies is much like socializing children, and the benefits are about the same.
When you're socializing puppies, you will find that those who were introduced to more than those who were secluded will have overall better behaviors and an increased tendency to train.
Plus, you will find that dogs of certain breeds will have more tendencies to stress, become anxious, and fearful of new surroundings, changes, and new people. These dogs whether pure bred or mixed need to be socialized early-on, starting with the breeder or shelter that they are at.
Puppy mills generally generate pups that are fearful, anxious, and potentially aggressive in new situations because they are not socialized. Socialized puppies are those who grow up as the most well-rounded dogs.
When socializing your dog, you want to introduce it to new people, animals, other dogs, sounds, weather (hot, cold, wet, dry), body positions (sit, down, lying on the back, etc.), feelings (touching gums, toes, etc.), and just about anything you can think of.
When you socialize a dog or puppy, you are doing the canine a good bit of good. Socializing dogs benefit them because the more socialized they are, the better behaved they tend to act.
Socialized dogs are not as fearful. They do not try to run away and hide when in a new situation. They won't try to pull away. Socialized dogs are much more pleasant to have around the house, as you won't be as likely to have to shoo them away when company comes over.
When you socialize your puppy early, you are more likely to have a better time with your dog as an adult. The trips won't be nearly as stressful, frustration, and potentially dangerous as if you hadn't socialized your puppy.
Just remember that even with socializing, you want to start obedience training early, as socialization isn't going to be the end-all-be-all to a well behaved dog.
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Dog Dominance or Submission
March 26th 2010 17:19
In a lot of cases, dogs are a little bit of both, which really doesn't make since as you would think that a dog will either be dominant or submissive. Well, in all reality that is true, but dogs will show signs of one or the other in different situations. A dog who is normally quite submissive to adults, may be a little dominant to children if in the situation or position.
The breed of the dog, age, or gender isn't going to pre-determine whether the dog will be dominant or submissive. Not all Mastiffs and Bull Terriers will be dominant, and not all Poodles will be submissive. The temperament of the dog will vary on the individual dog.
Just make sure that you are prepared. Those pet parents who have little experience training, socializing, and caring for dogs do not have any business caring for a dominant dog. A dominant dog will feel out the worry and inexperience and could quite possibly become more dominant.
The same goes for people who bring home a dog that is a breed or mix of a breed commonly referred to as a "bully breed." Even if the dog itself is very docile and submissive, if the dog feels that he can overpower the owner because the owner is showing fear of he dog's breed, the dog may take it. Not all breeds are for all people. Poodles, yorkies, labs, terriers, and retrievers will also assert their dominance over a person who they see is more submissive than they are. Breed does not determine whether or not the dog will try to assert any dominance (even on a typically submissive dog).
The breed of the dog, age, or gender isn't going to pre-determine whether the dog will be dominant or submissive. Not all Mastiffs and Bull Terriers will be dominant, and not all Poodles will be submissive. The temperament of the dog will vary on the individual dog.
Just make sure that you are prepared. Those pet parents who have little experience training, socializing, and caring for dogs do not have any business caring for a dominant dog. A dominant dog will feel out the worry and inexperience and could quite possibly become more dominant.
The same goes for people who bring home a dog that is a breed or mix of a breed commonly referred to as a "bully breed." Even if the dog itself is very docile and submissive, if the dog feels that he can overpower the owner because the owner is showing fear of he dog's breed, the dog may take it. Not all breeds are for all people. Poodles, yorkies, labs, terriers, and retrievers will also assert their dominance over a person who they see is more submissive than they are. Breed does not determine whether or not the dog will try to assert any dominance (even on a typically submissive dog).
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Agility Jumps and Hurdles for Big Dogs
January 27th 2010 20:39
When it comes to watching small or medium-large dogs in an agility competition, I'd much rather watch the larger dogs. The larger dogs seem to have more of a challenge with the jumps and hurdles because they are set pretty high, of course all adjusted to the height of the dog.
The main hurdles that you'll find include the single bar jump, double bar, triple bar, and the panel jump. These can be purchased for practice at home. But, you'll also find water hurdles in the ground and other hurdles that the dog may have to jump over; but you can't really purchase a hole in the ground filled with water.
The below agility equipment are sized for medium to large dogs according to the AKC and USDAA standards. The equipment is made of a rust resistance metal and is easy to break apart. Each obstacle comes with its own carrying case so that you're not toting around several poles and bars.
You can purchase the obstacles in different colors, but for the most part red and white is the general standard.
Agility Single Bar Hurdle For Large Dogs/Red and White
119.99- The height of the large dog single bar jump adjusts from 4 inches to 36 inches, and it has an overall height of 48 inches. The basic design is pretty simple. It's made of a rust resistance metal frame for outdoor use, but you can use the jump inside as well.
Agility Double Parallel Bar Hurdle For Large Dogs/Red and White
149.99- The double bar jump includes two bars that the dog must clear without knocking over or touching. The bars adjust from 4 to 24 inches for larger dogs.
Agility Triple Parallel Bar Hurdle For Large Dogs/Red and White
169.99- The triple bar has three bars that the dog must clear without touching, making it a little harder. The bars adjust from 4 to 24 inches high, according to the dog's height.
Agility Panel Jump For Large Dogs/Red and White
139.99- The panel jumps are pretty simple and very similar to the single bar jump in terms of ease of clearing. The panels are set at 2 inch increments, and adjust from 4 to 24 inches for larger dogs, which are the AKC and USDAA standards.
Dog Agility Tire Jump
89.99- Like he other jumps, the tire jump is foldable. It's made of PVC coated metal and includes a carrying case for easy portability. You'll receive two tires with two different apertures- a 20 inch and a 22 inch. The tire jump doesn't come in big and small dog versions, because it is fully adjustable so that you can adjust the height of the tire for the height of the dog.
The main hurdles that you'll find include the single bar jump, double bar, triple bar, and the panel jump. These can be purchased for practice at home. But, you'll also find water hurdles in the ground and other hurdles that the dog may have to jump over; but you can't really purchase a hole in the ground filled with water.
The below agility equipment are sized for medium to large dogs according to the AKC and USDAA standards. The equipment is made of a rust resistance metal and is easy to break apart. Each obstacle comes with its own carrying case so that you're not toting around several poles and bars.
You can purchase the obstacles in different colors, but for the most part red and white is the general standard.
Agility Single Bar Hurdle For Large Dogs/Red and White
119.99- The height of the large dog single bar jump adjusts from 4 inches to 36 inches, and it has an overall height of 48 inches. The basic design is pretty simple. It's made of a rust resistance metal frame for outdoor use, but you can use the jump inside as well.
Agility Double Parallel Bar Hurdle For Large Dogs/Red and White
149.99- The double bar jump includes two bars that the dog must clear without knocking over or touching. The bars adjust from 4 to 24 inches for larger dogs.
Agility Triple Parallel Bar Hurdle For Large Dogs/Red and White
169.99- The triple bar has three bars that the dog must clear without touching, making it a little harder. The bars adjust from 4 to 24 inches high, according to the dog's height.
Agility Panel Jump For Large Dogs/Red and White
139.99- The panel jumps are pretty simple and very similar to the single bar jump in terms of ease of clearing. The panels are set at 2 inch increments, and adjust from 4 to 24 inches for larger dogs, which are the AKC and USDAA standards.
Dog Agility Tire Jump
89.99- Like he other jumps, the tire jump is foldable. It's made of PVC coated metal and includes a carrying case for easy portability. You'll receive two tires with two different apertures- a 20 inch and a 22 inch. The tire jump doesn't come in big and small dog versions, because it is fully adjustable so that you can adjust the height of the tire for the height of the dog.
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Dog Hurdles and Jumps for Small Dogs
January 23rd 2010 19:58
When training my dog to run agility obstacles, I found that the jumps were the easiest to train. You start them low and you slowly raise the bar to the appropriate height, but when training small dogs, it's hard to start too low. The best thing is to start with the bar on the ground, then work your way up. Although, depending on the size of the dog, you may not be working too far up.
The bars are raised in 2 inch increments, and if you have a Yorkie or Shih Tzu sized dog, you're not going to be raising the bar up to 10 inches.
When training the different jumps and hurdles, you'll want to start simple. Start with the single bar jump, and work your way up to the triple bar and then the tire. The flat panel hurdle is similar to the bar jump, so once the dog masters the single bar, go ahead and check out the flat panel, and then move to the double bar agility jump.
If you're just looking for something to run the dog around while outside, you don't necessarily need all of the agility obstacles. One or two jumps would be perfect to run off the energy in your hyperactive Jack Russell Terrier.
Agility Single Bar Hurdle For Small Dogs/Red and White
99.99- The single bar jump consists of one bar the the dog must clear without hitting it. When it comes to small dogs, the height is much less than it is for a big dog. Small dog jumps are about 4-18 inches high at 2 inch increments. The total height is 36 inches. This particular obstacle is easy to set up and break down; plus it comes with a carrying case for easy storage.
Agility Double Parallel Bar Hurdle For Small Dogs/Red and White
119.99- The double bar jump has two bars that the dog must clear without knocking over or kicking either bar. It adjusts from 4 to 18 inches depending on the height of the dog.
Agility Triple Parallel Bar Hurdle For Small Dogs/Red and White
139.99- The triple bar hurdle includes three bars that the dog must fully clear for a good jump. For small dogs, the height varies from 4 to 18 inches at 2 inch increments, which is hte standard for both the AKC and USDAA.
Agility Panel Jump For Small Dogs/Red and White
119.99- With a single flat panel, you add the panels at varying increments according to the height of the dog.
Dog Agility Tire Jump
89.99- Like he other jumps, the tire jump is foldable. It's made of PVC coated metal and includes a carrying case for easy portability. You'll receive two tires with two different apertures- a 20 inch and a 22 inch. The tire jump doesn't come in big and small dog versions, because it is fully adjustable so that you can adjust the height of the tire for the height of the dog.
The bars are raised in 2 inch increments, and if you have a Yorkie or Shih Tzu sized dog, you're not going to be raising the bar up to 10 inches.
When training the different jumps and hurdles, you'll want to start simple. Start with the single bar jump, and work your way up to the triple bar and then the tire. The flat panel hurdle is similar to the bar jump, so once the dog masters the single bar, go ahead and check out the flat panel, and then move to the double bar agility jump.
If you're just looking for something to run the dog around while outside, you don't necessarily need all of the agility obstacles. One or two jumps would be perfect to run off the energy in your hyperactive Jack Russell Terrier.
Agility Single Bar Hurdle For Small Dogs/Red and White
99.99- The single bar jump consists of one bar the the dog must clear without hitting it. When it comes to small dogs, the height is much less than it is for a big dog. Small dog jumps are about 4-18 inches high at 2 inch increments. The total height is 36 inches. This particular obstacle is easy to set up and break down; plus it comes with a carrying case for easy storage.
Agility Double Parallel Bar Hurdle For Small Dogs/Red and White
119.99- The double bar jump has two bars that the dog must clear without knocking over or kicking either bar. It adjusts from 4 to 18 inches depending on the height of the dog.
Agility Triple Parallel Bar Hurdle For Small Dogs/Red and White
139.99- The triple bar hurdle includes three bars that the dog must fully clear for a good jump. For small dogs, the height varies from 4 to 18 inches at 2 inch increments, which is hte standard for both the AKC and USDAA.
Agility Panel Jump For Small Dogs/Red and White
119.99- With a single flat panel, you add the panels at varying increments according to the height of the dog.
Dog Agility Tire Jump
89.99- Like he other jumps, the tire jump is foldable. It's made of PVC coated metal and includes a carrying case for easy portability. You'll receive two tires with two different apertures- a 20 inch and a 22 inch. The tire jump doesn't come in big and small dog versions, because it is fully adjustable so that you can adjust the height of the tire for the height of the dog.
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Dog See Saw and A-Frame
January 19th 2010 19:27
You'll find that when training a dog to run an obstacle course, each dog will have his favorite obstacles, and a lot of dogs like the seesaw and A-frame. But, at the same time, it can be pretty scary once you're at the top. There's just no way down but down.
The seesaw can be hard to train because dogs just aren't used to wobbly and unstable surfaces. The ground doesn't move when your walking on it, so it can be awkward. Just take your time when training, and definitely have fun[ Click here to read more ]
The seesaw can be hard to train because dogs just aren't used to wobbly and unstable surfaces. The ground doesn't move when your walking on it, so it can be awkward. Just take your time when training, and definitely have fun
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Tunnels and Chutes
January 15th 2010 18:57
Tunnels and chutes are probably two of the harder obstacles to teach dogs how to run through. Dogs are generally pretty fearful of running through the long, dark tunnel or having the chute material fall close to their body.
When training your dog to run through the tunnel or the chute while working on agility obstacles, you'll want to work slowly with him because if you create a bad experience, the dog may be scared of the obstacle from then on[ Click here to read more ]
When training your dog to run through the tunnel or the chute while working on agility obstacles, you'll want to work slowly with him because if you create a bad experience, the dog may be scared of the obstacle from then on
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Using a Dog Breaking Stick
August 28th 2009 19:17
The only difference is that using a parting stick is not going to be the same for every breed. It all depends on placement in the mouth, and not all dogs have the exact same mouth and jaw alignment
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Michael Vick's Pit Bulls
July 20th 2009 17:14
Pit Bulls can be rehabed. They can be rehabed to go from an extreme fighting situation to a home situation with other dogs, cats, children, and people. They can be rehabed from living in small kennels to living inside a home. They can be rehabed to be pet therapy dogs or competition frisbee dogs.
The right animal behaviorist and the right trainer can turn a dog that has been through a bad situation and had a bad life into a loving pet[ Click here to read more ]
The right animal behaviorist and the right trainer can turn a dog that has been through a bad situation and had a bad life into a loving pet
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Dachshunds Are Statistically More Prone to Aggression
July 18th 2009 16:56
Not many people may have heard or are aware of this particular study, but I can nearly guarantee and I'd bet my job that if the test showed that Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Dobermans, or any other dog breed that has had problems in the past were the most aggressive of the breeds tested, then everyone would have heard about the test
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