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The Most Handsome Pug You Have Ever Seen

Posted October 22nd, 2009 by housebreaking a puppy | No Comments

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My dogs name is Meeko and he is the most handsome pug you will ever see. I got him for my eighteenth birthday and he has been a huge part of my life ever since; he even took part in my senior pictures as well as my wedding pictures.

Needless to say he has pretty much been the king of our household. Unfortunately, he has been really sick for the past couple of months and his normal vet does not seem to know what the problem may be. We have tried a special diet food and medication, but he does not seem to be getting any better. Tomorrow I will be bringing him to a different vet to get a second opinion and hopefully they will be able to tell us what is wrong. He is going to be nine years old this year which is considered a senior citizen, but I really hope that we are able to keep him around for a little while longer!

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Dog Training Methods

Posted October 22nd, 2009 by housebreaking a puppy | Comments Off

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Positive dog training is proven to be the most effective form of training. Positive reinforcement of a behavior coupled with the ignoring of bad or incorrect behavior is scientifically proven to be the best form of training.

Say you would like the dog to sit. You can say “sit”, point to the ground, or even push the dog into the ground all day and chances are the dog is not going to understand. On the contrary, the dog is probably going to get bored and you are going to get upset with the dog for not understanding. Dogs do not understand human language, though many people think they do. You cannot give a dog a command and expect them to understand without any training. Think back to when you were being taught something. Which was more effective? When you were forced and/or muscled into obedience or when you were enticed with a reward?

For most people and dogs positive reinforcement is the better way to train and it encourages the retention of the information or behavior.

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We Had an Alsatian Dog Called Rover.

Posted October 21st, 2009 by housebreaking a puppy | No Comments

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We had an Alsatian dog called Rover. He was very sweet. He used to behave more like a human being rather than a dog and he was treated like a family member in our family. My mother would say that he was like her son and he was very attached to her. He would sleep with her only in her bed room in the AC room.

He used to like fried papads a lot and would go and stand in the kitchen entrance and wait for my mom to give him the first fired papad. He would enjoy playing with my brother with his ball. He was such a lovely creature to us and was terror to the neighbourhood. He guarded not only our house but the opposite house also because he will bark if someone comes and stands in their gate also. He will go catch frogs live during rainy seasons and bring them in his mouth to and drop them before us to see.

The most funny thing in him is that he would go to the garden tap open it up and drink water to his content and then he would leave it open and come off and my mother will go wild with him for that only and when she scolds him should see how very humble he would sit and hear what all she says like a naughty boy caught for doing mischief.

One more of his favourite item to eat would be chocolates and if he hears the minute sound of opening a chocolate cover he would become excited and jump up here and there until he gets it and relishes eating it. He was such a sweetheart. We all miss him a lot since he is no more now and passed away last year.

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Your New Puppy

Posted October 21st, 2009 by housebreaking a puppy | Comments Off

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By bringing a new puppy to you home you can change your life. Be sure that puppies can bring lots of joy to your world. If you planning to bring a new puppy to your home feed them with pure breed or mix. A new puppy needs grooming and exercise. You should train them how to play. The new puppies always like to play with you and they likes to stay with you for long time so take them wherever you go except the office and school.

You can take them to supermarkets, outings, beaches if you are old aged you can take them while you go for walking in the morning and evening time they will be a good company for you. You should treat them as your new friend. They will inform you if some strangers come to your home by barking. You can spend more time with puppies they are so cute to handle

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Crate Training My Puppy

Posted October 20th, 2009 by housebreaking a puppy | Comments Off

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Crate training can be a positive experience for your puppy and you if approached correctly. Crates help provide a secure “den-like” environment for your dog while training them to reduce their anxiety during times that their family is away.

First and foremost, make sure that the crate you purchase for your dog is the correct size. If the crate is too big, your puppy may go to the bathroom in the crate. If the crate is too small, your pet will feel cramped. Your dog should have enough room to lay down and turn around but not any room beyond that. Your local pet store should have an employee that can help you find a crate based on your dog’s weight.

Second of all, imagine the crate is your bed. You want the crate to be enjoyable for your dog to be in. Place pillows or blankets inside and maybe a toy or two. The crate should not serve as a place of punishment. You want the crate to become your dog’s home. When you are first beginning to crate train your dog, set it up in a location that your family frequently traffics. Leave the door open with some treats inside. Allow your dog to explore the crate freely. Be sure to use whatever phrase you want your dog to respond to anytime the puppy enters the crate (i.e. crate, box, etc.) Anytime your dog enters the crate, be sure to give alot of praise.

After your dog has had ample time to explore the crate on his or her own, close the door with the dog inside. Praise the puppy while he or she is in the crate. When you open the door ignore your dog for several moments. Do this for several days to help your puppy associate being in the crate with praise and treats. After awhile, shut the door to the crate. Give praise and treats and leave the room. After several minutes return. Remember to ignore your puppy. Open the crate once your dog has calmed down and/or ceased barking.

Above all, remember that your puppy can only be expected to hold its bladder for one hour for every month of age up to nine hours. Do not leave your puppy in the crate any longer than that. Good luck.If you are successful, your puppy will often go to his or her crate on their own when they want to lay down.

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