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5 Thing You Should Know Before Choosing a German Shepherd
German Shepherds are an incredibly loving, intelligent breed of dog and are the ideal pet for active families. They love being with people and are generally extremely eager to please their human companions.
There are 5 things you should know...
Helping your pets cope with the stress caused by loud noise.
Which is the noisiest species of all? Nope, not the lions, or the elephants, or the geese… it’s us, humans. Our voices were not enough, we started making music and creating musical instruments to help us being louder. This Holiday season will not...
Shih Tzu - Early Socialization Is Essential For Your Shih Tzu Puppy
Teaching a shih tzu puppy or a shih tzu dog proper socialization
skills is vital to the safety of both your dog and other dogs
and people with whom he comes into contact. A properly
socialized shih tzu dog is a happy dog, and a joy to be...
Tips on Hanlding Getting a Second-Hand Dog
It's appealing to see ourself "saving" an adult dog from an animal shelter but dealing with a dog with a troubled or insecure past can be very challenging. The good news is that you'll be getting a full size dog so you know what to expect in that...
Training your puppy - start by winning his respect and confidence
The basis of training any animal is winning its trust,
confidence and respect. True training cannot begin until the
animal has accepted you as its leader, respects you and
entrusted you with his or her confidence.
The mistake many puppy...
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Dog training - dealing with house training issues
The best house training uses the dogs own instincts to avoid
soiling its bed to train the dog where and where not to
eliminate. That is the basis behind crate training, in which the
dog is confined to its crate in the absence of the owner, and
den training, in which the dog is confined to a small area of
the home. In essence, the crate, or the room, becomes the dog's
den. Dogs are naturally very clean animals, and they try their
best to avoid using their dens as toilets.
This type of training usually works very well, both for puppies
and for older dogs. Problems with this type of toilet training
are usually the result of not understanding the signals the dog
is sending, not being consistent with feeding times, or trying
to rush the process.
While the house training process can be sped up somewhat by
consistently praising the dog and rewarding it for toileting in
the proper place, some dogs cannot be rushed through this
important process. It is always best to house train the dog
properly the first time than to go back and retrain a problem
dog.
If the dog continues to soil the den area after house training,
the most likely reason is that the owner has left the dog in the
den for too long. Another reason may be that the den area is too
large. In this case, the best strategy is to make the den area
smaller or to take the dog to the toilet area more frequently.
If the dog soils the bed that has been provided in the den area,
it is most likely because the owner has left the dog there for
too long, and the dog had an understandable accident. Or it
could be that the dog has not yet adopted this area as the bed.
In addition, urinary tract infections and other medical
conditions can also cause dogs to soil their beds. It is
important to have the dog thoroughly
checked out by a
veterinarian to rule out any medical problems.
One other reason for house training accidents that many people
overlook is boredom. Dogs who are bored often drink large
amounts of water and therefore must urinate more frequently than
you might think. If you notice your dog consuming large amounts
of water, be sure to take the dog to the established toilet area
more often, and provide the dog with toys and other distractions
to eliminate boredom.
Boredom is the root cause of many dog behavior problems, not
only house training issues. Chewing and other destructive
behaviors are also often caused by boredom and separation
anxiety.
Other problems with house training can occur when the dog's den
is not properly introduced. In some cases dogs can react to the
den as if it is a prison or a punishment. Those dogs may exhibit
signs of anxiety, such as whining, chewing and excessive
barking. It is important for the dog to feel secure in its den,
and to think of it as a home and not a cage.
The best way to house train a puppy or dog, or to re-house train
a problem dog, is to make yourself aware of the dog's habits and
needs. Creating a healthy, safe sleeping and play area for your
dog, as well as a well defined toilet area, is important for any
house training program.
House training is not always an easy process, but it is
certainly an important one. The number one reason that dogs are
surrendered to animal shelters is problems with inappropriate
elimination, so a well structured house training program can
literally be a lifesaver for your dog.
About the author:
Tony Robinson is an international author and dog lover. His
website http://www.dogtraining4u.com contains valuable insights
into the life of our canine friends.
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