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March 26th, 2009 No comments

Dog puppies bring much excitement


Getting a new puppy in the house can be as joy us as having a new baby at home. For the first few weeks he or she is the total centre of attention.  She brings much excitement to everyone especially the kids. Though little dog puppies can bring so much laughter and happiness, they do require a great deal of training and when that happens, it is not a fun thing to do. You’ll need a lot of love and patience.

New dog puppies will need a warm, cozy place to sleep that’s enclosed so they can’t escape while you’re away or sleeping. You can buy a crate, and this will be the puppy’s very own. Dog Puppies like to feel secure and the crate helps them to feel safe in their own special room.  During night hours, you can even move the crate to your bedroom so the puppy can see others in the family “den” sleeping as well. This helps to prevent crying during the night hours.

Dog Puppies also like to play, so it’s a good idea to have plenty of dog toys. Choose dog toys that are big enough so they can’t be swallowed by your pup. Keep in mind that older puppies love to chew so the toys should be chewable and durable. Puppies enjoy squeaky toys, balls, plush toys, and even small pillows. Choose one special toy for the puppy’s crate and keep the others put away except during playtime.

The health of the puppy dogs is the most important thing. Deworming is a critical part of dog care, over 98% of all dog puppies are born with worms. Another major issue is with tick and fleas. Make sure to bring the puppy to visit the vet regularly, especially at the beginning stage of “home coming.”

Puppies Training

Puppy training is very important upon your puppy’s arrival in your home. The soonest that you can implement puppy training, the better it is for you and your pet.

It is easier if you train dog puppies at a young age, they will most probably rebel against discipline as they get older.  At age from two to three months will be suitable for dog puppies begin the training. Whether it’s barking uncontrollably, urinating on your carpet, showing aggressiveness towards you or other people in your family, or just not wanting to follow any commands you give them, you can getting them to stop these behaviors.

One of the earliest puppy training lessons you should teach is potty training, you should start as soon as your puppy comes home. As soon as you see your pup in the actual act of urinating, quickly pick it up and bring it to your chosen place where he can do this act. Dog puppies are very quick learners.

Other important training is teaching him that coming to you when called is the best thing he can ever do as your pet. If your puppy learns to come back to you the soonest time possible, then you can be assured that he will know how to return in case he gets out of your house. While training with the ‘come back to you’ command, you have to give him some treats every time he obeys the command.

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Dogs Breeds

March 26th, 2009 No comments

Knowing Dogs Breeds  Character and Behavior

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Dogs are one of the best companions you could ever have. They will stand by you to the end and will protect you from enemies. Dogs are used all over the world; they are used in wars, by the police, and as I have said just as your household pet. They have been used in times past as the tool for bounty hunters, as one of the key providers for a frontier family, and as always your lovable household pet.

Every dogs breeds are characterized by different character and behavior. There are playful and active dos suitable for families with kids, dogs that easily loose their temper, guard dogs, etc. The size of the dog is also a question especially for those who live in apartments or in small houses with small or no yards.

You must also decide what you intend the dog to be: a pet, a watch dog, a guard dog, or a hunting dog. If your reason is one of the last three, you will undoubtedly choose a larger dogs breeds.

Choosing a Watch Dog

A watch dog can watch your house to keep out burglars or he can watch for soldiers to see that no enemy troops appear without warning. A watch dog will bark to alert the owners of an intruder. It is also an attempt to scare off intruders. You have a lot of choices of watch dog, such as: French bulldog, Boston terrier, Chihuahua. The training for your watch dog will have the best results when the animal is 6 to 12 months old.

Choosing a Guard Dog

A guard dog might be trained to restrain or attack intruders with his owner’s guidance . The guard dog is often large and strong enough to attack a predator. Popular guard dog breeds include Doberman Pinschers and German Shepherd Dogs. These breeds are very good candidates for guard dog duty due to their innate instinct to guard.

Choosing a dog for a pet

It’s important to choose your new pet carefully, especially if you have children, or if anyone in your family has allergies to dog’s hair. You can consider having a poodle because they are hypo-allergenic and they do not shed. You must make commitment to take care of him, to train him patiently and consistently, and treating him as a cherished member of the family. The reward is he can bring fun and joy, as well as providing a feeling of security for you and your family.

Toy dogs breeds

Toy dogs require care and need to be treated as real live pets. Due to their size, care has to be taken to protect them from being sat upon, tripped over or stepped on by unseeing adults. The Chihuahua is among the most popular pet dogs of this type. Its maximum height is 9 inches and doesn’t require almost any exercising. However it needs a lot of grooming. A small disadvantage of the Chihuahua is that they don’t go very well with other dogs.

Small Dogs Breeds

There are many dog breeds that are perfect for someone who live in a small house or apartment. A very popular and charming dog breed is the Maltese. They have soft white fur and do not become very large. Their tender and playful character will win you from the first day.

If you are looking for a slightly bigger one, consider the English Cocker Spaniel, these dogs are one of the best friends ever. They are very smart, lovely and playful. Moreover this is a very easy going dog and easily goes into contact with people or other dogs.

Large Dogs Breeds

Large dogs make great companions and are good protectors of your family and territory. You should consider before bringing one home: big dogs take up a lot of space, need plenty of exercise and are able to eat huge amounts of food. Some popular large dogs breeds that will make good companions and are also good family pets are: Giant Schnauzer, Golden Retriever, Great Dane, Labrador Retriever.

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