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The Doggy Enigma – Understanding Breed to Understand Behavior

admin — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Have you noticed whenever you watch the Dog Whisperer, sandwiched between commercials for ADT security and a promo for another show, how people tend to think they have a bad dog because it doesn’t act the way they want it to. It happens more often than you think and, surprisingly enough, it has less to do with a dog being born bad (which is impossible) and more to do with a lack of understanding when it comes to what kinds of breeds are at work in a dog’s mind.

It’s very important that you understand the breed of your dog because only by understanding the breed can you understand the behavior and the needs of your canine companion. Most of the time, we expect dogs to act the way we want them to with absolutely no regard for the proud history or traditions associated with their own doggy lineage. We scold them for barking too much or biting too much or digging too much when what we ought to be doing is addressing that energy and finding ways to channel it into less destructive behaviors. Only when we take a minute to understand what our dog needs can we understand the behavior and grow as a pack.

The Importance Of Regular Vet Visits

www.a-cnet.org — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Our pets are our best friends. They can put a smile on your face when you-re in the worst of moods, they would follow you to the ends of the Earth and back and no matter how much you may yell at them when they do something bad, they always come back to your arms. You’d never want to lose a friend like that, so it’s very important that your pet get regular checkups at the vet.

Humans are fairly easy to read when it comes to their health. When you have a headache or a stomachache or another ailment, you can easily say so and get checked out by a doctor. Animals are harder to read though. You may tell that they’re limping or are vomiting or otherwise acting strange, but many times there may be something seriously wrong with your pet and you-d never know it by how they act. They can’t tell you when something is wrong, and it may not affect their behavior at all. A regular checkup at the vet can not only keep your pet happy and healthy, but it can also prevent something terrible that might take your beloved friend away from you.The information doesn’t stop now. Keep looking: “Mom, My Tummy Hurts:” Children and Stomachaches

Potty Training Dogs: Getting It To Stick

www.a-cnet.org — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

If you have a loving pet in your home that you are trying to potty train, here are some things to consider. There is one way of training your pet to not use the bathroom in the house, that works well for a lot of people. This is to have a training pad somewhere in your home where you want your dog to use the bathroom. When he or she uses the bathroom anywhere else, take them to the mess, gentle tell them no and then take them to the training pad. After doing this a few times, your dog should be able to understand where to go to the bathroom. Check out this link here. Another idea is to take your dog outside multiple times a day. Also when your animal uses the bathroom in the house, take them directly outside after telling them no. You can make it a habit to take your dog outside as soon as you wake up. You could also make it a point to take the dog outside to go to the bathroom, each time you come out of the bathroom. Things like this should make it easier to get your dog used to using the bathroom outside.

Tips That Every Dog Owner Should Have

admin — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Having a dog can be a lot of fun and work but there are a few tips that every dog owner should have . These tips can help make training and living with your dog easier. The first thing to make sure you have is a dog tag. The tag should include your dogs name as well as the owners name and phone number should your dog ever be lost. This tag should remain on the dog at all times in case they get out of the house by accident and run away. Another tip to keep in mind is the nutrition of your dog. Just as in humans diet can affect a dog. Be sure you are feeding your dog good quality food that includes all the necessary ingredients to help them grow and be healthy. Regular vet visits are also very important for your dog. Since your dog can’t tell you when something is wrong your vet is your only way to know. Your vet will recommend how often they should have a check up. Another great tip which is probably one of the most important is making sure your dog gets lots of socializing with other dogs. Allowing your dog to run around and play with people and other dogs allows them to get comfortable instead of fearful of other dogs and people. This will also allow them to run off more energy throughout the day. This will help them sleep better at night as well as be healthier.

Ten Tips That Every Cat Owner Should Know

admin — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Are you a cat person or a dog person? This is the fundamental question for all pet owners. It is like asking if you prefer The Beatles or The Rolling Stones. If you are a cat person, then here are ten tips that will ensure that you and your cat have a happy life together.

1. Decide if your cat is an indoor or an outdoor cat. Look at where you live and the danger it presents to your cat, then make a decision.
2. Make sure your cat gets some exercise. Cats like to lounge around, but an overweight cat can have health problems down the road.Check out this link here.
3. Be sure to brush your cat every day. Hairballs are gross.
4. Cats love toys. Be sure to have plenty of them around the house.
5. The placement of a cat-s litter box is important. Be sure to put it in a good spot.
6. Feed your cat only the best food.
7. Visit a veterinarian for a check up.
8. Talk to your cat. They like this more than plants do.
9. Cats are moody. Do not take offence if your cat is not playful.
!0. Playtime is the key.