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AKC Picks 9 Dog Breeds that People with Allergies Will Enjoy

2016-03-18 Bill Davis

You enjoy dogs yet you are allergic to some unsafe particles. The good news: there are canine breeds that produce much less irritants such as dander (which is one of the most typical cause of pet allergies).

Is there really such a thing as a hypoallergenic dog? See video 1 for an answer by an expert.

American Kennel Club provided the following dog breeds that are ideal for individuals with allergic reactions:

1. Bichon Frise

The Bichon Frise has a puffy layer yet it won't produce dander and dirt. It is a lively and also easy to train the dog. Plus, it doesn't shed.

2. Bedlington Terrier

The Bedlington Terrier looks like a lamb with curly and wooly coats. It likewise has an added mop on its top of the head. This dog is lovable as well as mild.

3. Kerry Blue Terrier

The coats of the Kerry Blue Terriers are thick. They can range from 33 to 40 pounds. Its coats should be brushed as well as trimmed routinely.

4. Schnauzers

This pet is giant yet creates less allergen. It is wise and also can be territorial.

5. Maltese

The Maltese has long as well as sleek white hair that has to be cut consistently. It is playful as well as courageous.

6. Portuguese Water Dog

This is President Obama's dog, the Portuguese Water Dog. It has a water-proof coat that needs to be preserved routinely. It is likewise an athletic breed.

7. Irish Water Spaniel

The Irish Water Spaniel has a curly layer that calls for brushing consistently. It should be cut every two months. Its coat is water-repellant also. This pet dog is energized.

8. Chinese Crested

There are two types of Chinese Crested; specifically the smooth and also the powder puff. The hairless Chinese crested has hair on the head, tail and feet. On the other hand, the powder puff has a soft layer on its whole body area.

9. Lagotto Romagnolo

The Lagotto Romagnolo is a caring as well as pleasantly happy pet. It is loyal to its parents. It has thick curly coat just like the poodle. Its coat needs to be trimmed and cleaned consistently.

Pet Talk

Dog Study Reveals Ability to Recognize Human Feelings

2016-03-09 Bill Davis

The knowledge from this dog study will certainly help if you desire to increase your bond with your pet dog(s) or are beginning from scratch with a newly adopted pal(s).

Science and modern technology are making excellent strides in helping us discover (or verify) just what we need to know about our canine buddies.

Do you often think that your dog recognizes exactly what you are really feeling?

Not only one dog study, but two have actually verified that canine companions have the ability to recognize human feelings by checking out faces.

Researchers at the University of Mexico educated 7 residential canines to continue to be still in an MRI scanner that produces comprehensive images inside the body. Each pet was shown 50 pictures of various people as well as 50 pictures of motionless objects to see exactly how its human brain responded.

Mind activity was considerably enhanced when the canines saw human faces. This suggests, the research study stated, that canines identify human emotions with face signs “The acknowledgment of human faces by canines could be a vital variable for setting up accessory with people,” the study added.

Just for Fun…

Matching facial and matching audio cues.

Another job, by a group of pet behaviorists and even psychologists in Brazil and England, additionally showed that pets identify home owner's feelings by considering their faces. Seventeen residential pets were shown a pair of photos of somebody looking pleased or sad, along with recordings of a person's voice, speaking in a joyful or furious tone.

“We wanted to see if the canines might assess the emotional material of the human voices,” discussed Natalia De Souza Albuquerque, a scientist at the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil.

The scientists found the canines invested even more time looking at the face that matched the tone of voice.

“When dogs were hearing good noises they would look longer to positive faces,” stated De Souza Albuquerque.
“And when they were listening to less positive audios they would certainly look longer to negative, angry faces.”

Based on the scientists, this implies that canines are able to integrate 2 sources of physical information to regard emotion in individuals as a whole, not merely their proprietors. This might be a fundamental capacity in pooches, which some researchers believe were domesticated at least 30,000 years back.

Exactly how pet dogs react to human feelings.

Next off, the research study group intends to conduct more experiments to learn exactly how pet dogs react to various human feelings. Do they react the same way we do to one another?

“We could see whether pets could utilize a human-like principle or human-like method to perceive, respond and comprehend to human feeling,” stated Kun Guo, with the University of Lincoln's college of psychology in England.

But lots of people who have a good bond with their pet dog(s) already understand they are responding to emotions and feelings from each other.

Pet Talk

The Dog Aging Project may help humans live 25 to 30% longer…

2016-03-08 Bill Davis

Small Dog Adoption Tip

If you're interested in adopting the longest living small dog type, you may want to pay close attention to the tips in the middle of this post.

Dog Aging Project

A number of University of Washington teachers enjoy their pet dogs as much as you do. So they created the Dog Aging Project to study how dogs age, so they can aim to both extend their lives and keep them much healthier longer.

They've currently started enrolling canines that are 6 years and older in a 10 week placebo controlled study, where some canines are provided a particular drug.

“Rapamycin is an FDA authorized drug that's used to prevent organ transplant rejection,” says Professor of Pathology, Matt Kaeberlein. “What has been gained from fundamental science studies in the lab is that treating animals with Rapamycin not just extends life expectancy, however seems to postpone a lot of the conditions and declines in function that had age. We understand from studies in the laboratory, in small animals like mice, that 10 weeks of treatment with Rapamycin in an old mouse can trigger that mouse's heart to operate more like a vibrant heart. We desire to assess whether simply 10 weeks of this treatment in dogs may be sufficient to improve heart function in middle aged canines.”.

“If we base it on what's seen in mice, a 25 to 30 % increase in life span is reasonable. Now, whether you would get that in canines or not, I have no idea. However that could be 3, four years depending on the type of canines. I believe the essential point is, we're talking quality years not simply increasing the older years when the pets are already dealing with chronic condition and disability.”.

Professor of Pathology and Biology, Daniel Promislow, began working in pet research study about eight years earlier.

“Mixed breed pets have the tendency to live about a year longer than pure-blooded dogs of the very same size,” Promislow says. “And we also found that pet dogs that have actually been spayed or neutered have the tendency to live about a year longer than intact pets, both males and females.”

Here's the Tip…

Seeking to adopt the longest living pet dog? Promislow says the sweet area is a 20 pound mutt.

The hope is that the research study they're doing with canines may eventually translate to humans.

“Dogs are genetically variable just like we are, they live in our environment. Actually, we can learn a lot about canines, however we can also find out a lot about home owner.”.

The researchers prepare for a quite fast turn-around.

“Certainly within three to 5 years we'll understand the impact that this drug is having,” states Kaeberlein. “Not just on cardiac function but on cancer rates and kidney function and cognitive function and ultimately death. So to me a three to five year timeline for possibly having an intervention that can considerably improve healthy longevity in pet dogs is definitely not an unreasonable timeline for a job like this.”.

They are gearing up for a big study where they'll be enrolling thousands of pet canines from around the nation, and strategy to follow some from birth to death. Click here to find out more, or to enroll your canine in the research.

We want to evaluate whether just 10 weeks of this treatment in pet dogs might be enough to improve cardiac function in middle aged pet dogs.”.

That might be three, four years depending on the type of pet dogs. I think the vital point is, we're talking quality years not just enhancing the older years when the pet dogs are already suffering from persistent condition and impairment.”.

“Dogs are genetically variable simply like we are, they live in our environment. To me a 3 to five year timeline for possibly having an intervention that can significantly improve healthy longevity in pet canines is definitely not an unreasonable timeline for a job like this.”.

Pet Talk

How Dogs Smell So Well, Animated

2016-02-11 Bill Davis

Dogs love stories. Their remarkable ability to use their sense of smell provides them with all the information they need each day for a night of story-filled dreams.

They can actually ‘see' a world far beyond our awareness.

The dog nation has value far beyond what most of us realize. They are now woven into our society, not just as companions, but as military heros, K-9 service partners, disease-sensing workers, sled dogs, service dogs for mentally and physically challenged populations and much more.

This TED video has been viewed nearly 1 million times already, but we wanted to point out one thing in it that you can use to actually help your canine friends.

See if you can guess what it is…

Did you notice how a dog has the ability to distinguish each indivdual ingredient in any substance?

Dogs love to smell the world around them. It's where they get their information.

They love those who spend time with them.

They love to run and walk.

And perhaps more than anything, they love a good meal.

So now you know that your dog(s) can smell every ingredient, you want to reward them with an abundance of great smells.

We see Science Diet just came out with another recall of commercial food, and we hope your companions were not affected.

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Dogs are an immense part of many people’s lives and can open the world to people suffering from mobility issues, anxiety, seizures or autism. Learn how dogs have helped Veterans recover from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, provided assistance to autistic individuals (Four Paws for Ability) and helped people with seizures as a Seizure Dog. For a list of services provide by dogs to humans click here. Interested in finding out more about service dogs or know someone who would benefit from one? Visit the United States Dog Registry for more information and links to International Services.

Source of video: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-dogs-see-with-their-noses-alexandra-horowitz

Pet Talk

Dog Myths Busted

2015-11-10 Bill Davis

Ever search online for Dog Myths Busted? As of this post, we discovered that the internet has at least 30 million pages on the topic.

Apparently these stories have been around for ages, and they are still popular today. So why post another?

1) We wanted a short-list of the most popular myths and the truth behind the legend.

2) We wanted to introduce you to a pet author so we revived this from her 2012 blog post.

3) We wanted to see if we could rank on Page 1 of the search engines like we did with our last post on Dog Cold Weather Tips (also very popular, but we made it–do an exact search by searching Dog Cold Weather Tips in quotes) or if that was a fluke.

So lets get those dog myths busted…

Myth 1 “A dog is a carnivore. Look at his teeth!”

Truth: There is much confusion out there in the pet world about what is the best diet to feed a dog. Many dog lovers insist on feeding their canine friends a pure meat diet because they think their dog is designed to be a pure carnivore. A better understanding of the definitions associated with the dietary needs of animals is a great place to start in understanding how to best feed your pet and tackle this hotly debated myth.

DEFINITIONS

CARNIVORE: An animal subsisting primarily on animal tissue.

HERBIVORE: An animal subsisting entirely on plant tissue.

OMNIVORE: An animal subsisting on both animal and plant tissue.

Cats and dogs are both members of the taxonomic order Carnivora. The confusing part is not all species of the Carnivora order are actually carnivores.

Cats are true carnivores because they have a higher protein requirement and higher dietary requirements for nutrients that aren’t available from plant sources, such as taurine, arginine, and methionine.

Some Carnivora species, including dogs, coyotes and bears, are omnivores that thrive on a diet consisting of both plant and animal tissue.

One member of the Carnivora order, the panda, is primarily an herbivore – 99% of a panda’s diet consists of bamboo.

The truth to this myth is dogs belong to the taxonomic order Carnivora, but their behavior, anatomy, and feeding preferences reveal their ability to eat and be healthy on a diet consisting of both plant and animal foods, which classifies them as omnivores from a dietary perspective (Debraekeleer et al. 2010).

Myth 2: “My dog’s nose is dry and warm. He must have a fever.”

Truth: As with most ‘old wives’ tales’, there is some truth rooted in this myth. Back before vaccines, thickened, hard and crusty nose and footpads were sure signs of advanced Distemper virus in a canine. Thanks to widespread vaccination practices, while Distemper still exists, it is far less common today.

The truth is a dog’s nose fluctuates in temperature and moisture throughout the day depending on what he is doing. A dog’s nose is often warm and dry when he wakes up, is moist and cold if he is eating or sniffing, and dry and warm if he is sleeping – all in the same day. And all of these fluctuations are normal. A dog with a fever often displays other signs, such as lethargy, inappetence (which occurs when pets won’t eat or won’t eat as much as they need), coughing, sneezing, vomiting or diarrhea as well as a dry warm nose. However, a nose that is persistently dry and crusted, is bleeding or turning a different color may be a sign of a health problem. If you notice any of these signs, contact your veterinarian right away.

Myth 3: “Dogs are colorblind.”

Truth: Not so, say canine researchers. If, however, what you mean by colorblind is that dogs only see a portion of the visible spectrum compared to what people see, then yes, dogs could be called colorblind.

Dogs have two types of color receptors on the back of their eyes that recognize short and long wavelengths of light, corresponding to blue hues and red-yellow ones. In comparison, humans have three types of color receptors that make it possible for us to see a full range of colors. The colors dogs can see are almost identical to the ones a human who has red-green color blindness would see. Scientists determine this by shining beams of colored light into dogs eyes, analyzing the spectrum of light that is reflected back, and then comparing the spectrum with the pattern produced when the same lights are shined into human eyes. Scientists also study the way dogs respond to different colored lights, and have determined that dogs see in black, white, red-yellow, blue and many shades of gray.

It’s also interesting to note that dogs can see much better in low light than humans, can distinguish moving objects much better than stationary ones, and long-nosed breeds have very wide fields of vision, as much as 270 degrees.

Myth 4: “My dog’s happy. I can tell because his tail is wagging.”

While it is true that when a dog is happy, he will often wag his tail, but a wagging tail can also indicate agitation – such as an imminent attack – or even aggression. It all depends on two factors – the position of the tail and the frequency of the wag. A friendly, approachable, happy dog usually wags his tail – generally positioned in the middle of his body – slowly and loosely. If a dog is wagging his tail in a more rapid, twitch-like manner and is about 90 degrees high, it’s best to avoid the animal, as it could be indicating dominance and aggression. Conversely, if a dog’s tail is wagging low between the legs, it is considered a fearful, defensive stance.

Just like in humans, many factors come into play when interpreting a dog’s mood. Be sure to assess all of your pet’s body language, including the position of their ears and head as well as their expression and hackles before approaching him – this way, everyone’s happy.

Myth 5: “A dog ages 7 years for every human year.”

Although it is true that dogs age more rapidly than humans, which makes perfect sense since they are able to reproduce before they even reach one year of age, the rate that they age slows down as the dog ages. Stating that one human year equals seven dog years is an over-simplification of how dogs age. There’s simply no exact formula to determine a dog’s “human” age.

It’s important to note that the size and breed of the dog are the greatest indicators of the rate of aging. Many small breed dogs can live well into their 20s while larger breeds tend to live only 7-10 years – despite the fact that large breed puppies reach adulthood slower than their smaller counterparts.

Now that you know the truth, you’re on the path to becoming an even more well-informed pet parent! Share what you’ve learned with your animal-loving friends and help stop the spread of misinformation – your animal companions will thank you for it!

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Pet Talk

Dog Cold Weather Tips

2015-11-09 Bill Davis

Dog Cold Weather Tips starts out with a DIY Tip (Creative Commons video selection) to transform old sweaters and fleece clothing into a chic sweater for your dog…

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If you watched to the end or visited YouTube, you will see several popular videos on this topic that DIYers might enjoy.

Bullet Points to Consider:

• Pets are best kept inside.
• Bring your pet inside when the temperatures drop, also consider the wind-chill factor.
• Dogs and cats can get frost bitten ears, nose, and feet if left outside.
• If your pet must be kept outside:
-Provide a dry, elevated dog house with clean dry bedding and a flap over the opening to
keep drafts out. Heated pet beds are available.
-Make sure the water bowl does not freeze. Heated water bowls are available.
-Outdoor pets need more calories to produce body heat.
• Make sure a cat has not crawled under your car seeking shelter and warmth near the engine. Tap on hood before starting the engine.
• Dog jackets and sweaters are more than fashion, they will keep small, senior and single coated dogs warm.
• Watch your pet around heating stoves to prevent burns and dehydration.
• Chemicals used to melt snow and ice can irritate paws. Buy “pet safe” ice melters. Wash off paws if pets have walked through chemicals.
• Booties allow your dog to walk in the snow and prevent injury from ice.
• Keep antifreeze, salt and other household poisons away from pets.
• Bring your pet inside when the temperatures drop, also consider the wind-chill factor.
• Dogs and cats can get frost bitten ears, nose, and feet if left outside.
• If your pet must be kept outside:
-Provide a dry, elevated dog house with clean dry bedding and a flap over the opening to
keep drafts out. Heated pet beds are available.
-Make sure the water bowl does not freeze. Heated water bowls are available.
-Outdoor pets need more calories to produce body heat.
• Make sure a cat has not crawled under your car seeking shelter and warmth near the engine. Tap on hood before starting the engine.
• Dog jackets and sweaters are more than fashion, they will keep small, senior and single coated dogs warm.
• Watch your pet around heating stoves to prevent burns and dehydration.
• Chemicals used to melt snow and ice can irritate paws. Buy “pet safe” ice melters. Wash off paws if pets have walked through chemicals.
• Booties allow your dog to walk in the snow and prevent injury from ice.
• Keep antifreeze, salt and other household poisons away from pets.

…via Cold Weather Tips For Pets – myCentralOregon.com

We continue with Dog Cold Weather Tips with the viewpoint geared toward understanding more about the skin and coat makeup and care for your beloved companions.

As the weather cools, we go to the closet and get our heavier coats and sweaters out. Dogs can’t do that, they have to “make do” with the coats they were born with.

However, we, the owners, (the new current term is pet parents) can help our pets by providing adequate, nutritious meals. It is the food the animals eat that is reflected in the coat quality.

The better the food, the better the health of the dog and his coat will be thick and glossy (unless your pet happens to be one of the hairless breeds, then it is the skin quality).

Sometimes the simple addition of a single hard-boiled egg will cause the dog’s coat to be glossy and stand away from the body giving the impression that it is larger than it really is.

Of course, you have to be realistic and think about the size, age and activity of your dog before you add anything to its diet. The reason the hard-boiled egg performs so well so often is the amount of excellent protein as well as the essential fatty acids. “Essential” means the body must obtain these nutrients from outside sources since it cannot manufacture them itself.

In the Dog Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook by Delbert G. Carlson, DVM, and James M. Giffin, MD, there is a whole chapter on skin and coat quality.

Some tidbits include the fact that a dog’s skin is much thinner and more sensitive to injury than a human’s. Using the wrong kind of grooming tools can damage the skin.

The skin is the largest organ of the body. It keeps out bacteria, is involved in the synthesis of essential vitamins, gives form to the body, insulates the dog from heat and cold, and provides sensation to the surface of the body.

In basic coat care, according to the handbook, be aware that dog hair is not like human scalp hair. Dog hair grows in cycles with rests in between.

There are variations in the cycles among the different breeds. Hormones play a part: too little thyroid hormone often changes growth and texture causing the coat to become harsh, brittle and dull in color. Ill health also takes a toll on the coat condition.

An outdoor dog usually will have an abundant coat which insulates the animal and provides protection in case there is an animal fight.

Image by Hebe Aguilera via Flickr

Dogs can lose their coats if there is a sudden physical stress, like a flood or earthquake. This hair loss is noticeable on the body and flank.

Indoor dogs shed more profusely because shedding is triggered by the amount of light, and indoor pets have more exposure to light both natural and artificial. Grooming is essential when the dog is shedding as dead hair next to the skin is itchy and prompts the dog to scratch.

There are so many types of skin disorders that affect the coat; it is wise to see your veterinarian before trying to solve the problem yourself.

From centralkynews.com

Skin and coat issues are among the top concerns with pet parents, especially as it relates to diet and the weather.

As mentioned, good nutrition is key. A good diet will help eliminate many causes of poor pet health. Switching to a trusted holistic formula is a better solution since these are designed to treat the whole (holistic defined) animal from the inside rather than trying to deal with the many symptoms such as itching, scratching, dull coat, bad breath, obesity, flexibility, and more.

This tip will also save you from costly Vet visits for issues that could be prevented.

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When to See the Vet

Although most skin problems are not emergencies, it is important to get an accurate diagnosis so the condition can be treated.

See your veterinarian if your dog is scratching or licking excessively, or if you notice any changes in your pet's coat or skin, including scaling, redness, discoloration, or bald patches.

Once the cause is identified, most skin problems respond well to treatment.

Pets.webmd provides a slideshow and description of the 19 of the most common skin problems to help determine if you need to see the Vet or if a better diet is your first step.

If you try the holistic approach for 30 days and the issues prevail, you should see your Vet.

We hope you find this useful and will help with your tips in the comments below.

Careers

How Online Retailers Can Profit From Google Video

2015-09-01 Bill Davis

How Online Retailers Can Profit From Google Video?

Google video is now a fast growing repository of video clips of all shapes and sizes, and has opened up some new strategies for E-commerce website owners to profit from. Here we will explore how you can use this service to generate customers.

Google video (www.video.google.com) and You Tube (www.youtube.com) are the two main video clip websites. Here, you can search and watch video clips on thousands of different subjects – from trailers, through to tutorials through to peoples plain old funny home video clips.

That's all very well, but how can you, as an online retailer, profit from this?

Tutorials and short “how to” tips

You could record short clips (most are under 5 minutes) of tips or tutorials relating to your field. Here are several examples.

Golf: Search for golf tips and you will find a plethora of choice, from tips on chipping from the rough, playing bunker shots, curing that slice and much more. If you are selling anything golf related, make your own video or enlist the aid of your local golf pro.

Fly fishing: Here we find tips of fly tying, finding the best locations, casting and much more.

Dog training: this search returns lots of video clips on different training techniques, including police dog training.

If you are in the sports, recreation or hobby markets, there are lots of opportunities for you to upload “how to” type videos. I even came across a lap dancing video, uploaded by a company that sells pole dancing equipment!

Product comparisons

In marketplaces such as audio visual, there is ample opportunity to compare different products or product types. For instance, what are the benefits and advantages of Plasma televisions versus LCD tvs? In the fitness industry, what are the different training supplements available and what would suit you best? For clothing retailers, how about a premiere of this seasons latest fashions?

Product user guides

Again this one works well in technical marketplaces such as audio-visual and computers. For instance, How to set up your home audio system, what you need to view High definition TV, how to set up a wireless home network.

Or something a bit simpler . . food retailers, how about some quick and easy recipes using the ingredients you sell?

Equestrian retailers .. how about clips on correct saddle care, how to fit a saddle, or reviews of time saving accessories.

Funny clips

Perhaps you can make (or obtain! ) a funny clip relating to your marketplace. Funny skiing accidents (for ski shops), hilarious banger racing clips (for motor part retailers) or crazy baby antics (for baby wear and equipment retailers). The funnier they are, the more likely they will get passed around the Internet.

Getting traffic

There are several ways these videos can get you traffic. First you need to “brand” your video, by adding graphics to it. You could be technical and add a graphic banner at the bottom quoting a short message and your website address, if you have video editing software. Alternatively, just make the last shots of your video a close up of your web address on a sign or the front of your premises.

Users who search and find your videos, will then have your website promoted to them.

One extremely powerful benefit is the viral factor – the passing round of video clips by email by friends who have the same interests. This works extremely well if you have an original, funny clip – you could find your visits “take off” if the clip is passed around the Internet.

Additionally, many content based sites are able to feature video clips from Google, thereby giving you a free advertisement on their site if they decide to use yours.

How to record and upload your video

You can use digital cameras, camcorders or even mobile phones to record the videos, and the quality does not have to be massively high, so long as its clear enough to see.

To upload video clips to google, you need to go to www.video.google.com and select the upload link at the top. If you don't already have an account (for adwords, adsense ,gmail or other Google services), you can create one free of charge. Currently Google accepts AVI, MPEG, Quicktime, Real, and Windows Media formats.

As well as Google, the other main video clip repository is www.youtube .com which accepts formats from most digital cameras, camcorders and cellphones using .AVI, .MOV, and .MPG file formats.

There are massive opportunities right now, for online retailers to get in early on the video clip boom, and promote their products, services and business to a wide audience. Get videoing!

Dog Training

Aggression When Another Dog Invades Her Space

2015-08-30 Bill Davis

Dear Adam,

Hi, I have a 3 year-old Australian Cattle Dog. She is a wonderfully obedient dog, canine good citizen certified and everything. She is very obedient and good-natured to people, however she is very dominant when it comes to other dogs.

Recently I have been having problems with her snapping at other dogs if they come up to her while she is on a leash. This is not a problem if I tell her to sit and the other dog stays a normal distance away.

She doesn't like dogs invading her space and standing over her (she is only 35 pounds, so most dogs tower over her). I call it her “Napoleon Complex”.

I tried to work on the problem by putting a muzzle on her and setting up situations so I can correct her, but she realizes that she is in no position to show the other dog who is boss while muzzled and refrains. We have recently started therapy dog training classes, which she is doing very well in.

Like I said she is a perfect angel around people. In a therapy situation she is unlikely to encourage other dogs on or off leash who will be allowed to be in a position close enough to upset her, however, if some instance did occur, I would feel uncomfortable with her snapping at another dog.

In most instances, I can prevent a situation where she would be tempted to snap from occurring, however, there are some instances that can't be avoided.

Do you have any suggestions? I'm debating whether I should discontinue her therapy dog classes.

Thank You,
Katie

Dear Katie,

This is really more of a handler issue.

It's your responsibility to NOT LET other dogs invade her space.

Now, you can correct her for the aggression – but at the same time, you must show her that she can trust you, and that you will not let strange dogs from another pack wonder up and get in her face. This is the job of the pack leader – to protect the pack.

You're not doing your job by letting strangers off the street walk up and get too close. I would recommend a walking stick or a stun gun.

As for the therapy dog training – I would recommend that you continue, but without seeing the dog in person, this will ultimately be a judgement call which you must make for yourself and your dog.

That's all for now, folks!
Adam

Dog Training

Dog Training Career: What is Involved?

2015-08-30 Bill Davis

A dog training career may be just right for you, if you love working with dogs. Dogs of all ages, from puppies to older dogs, need training, and their owners often don't know how to train them. They look for a professional dog trainer to do the job.

If you are thinking of a dog training career, you might want to start by practicing on your own dog. If you are good at training your dog, you might be good at training other people's dogs. But if training your dog leaves you frustrated and drained, then becoming a dog trainer might not be the best career for you.

When you are training dogs, you are actually training the owners more than the dogs, so you need to be good with people to consider a dog training career. People are not at their best when they are frustrated or embarrassed by their dog's behavior. Will you be able to deal with these distraught owners calmly, while at the same time tending to their dogs? Give this some thought.

Consider volunteering to help out at a dog training class at your local shelter. You will get a feel for what is involved in a dog training career. If you are good, the teacher may let you teach a segment of the class. This will be your trial by fire. If you do a good job, then you can move forward with your training.

You can prepare for a dog training career in several ways.

1. Attend a school specifically for those interested in a dog training career. There are many schools and seminars available. Be sure to get lots of hands on training.

2. Become an intern or apprentice to a dog trainer in your area. This way, you can learn dog training on the job.

3. Become a certified dog trainer. Do a search on the internet for dog training certification programs.

Once you have the proper education in dog training, starting your business should be easy. Decide if you want to work with individual clients in their homes or offer dog training classes. It is a good idea to offer a combination of both. By advertising your dog training classes, people who want individual help training their dogs will hear about you too. Soon your dog training career will be off to a great start.

Check around in your area for facilities where you can hold the dog training classes. Often the local humane society will have space for classes, or you could check with dog day care facilities. In warm weather, you may be able to hold your classes outdoors.

Advertise your services by leaving brochures about your training program with veterinarians, dog supply stores, and pet shelters. This way, your advertising will not cost you much.

Congratulations! You have followed the steps above and have a thriving dog training career. You love dogs and are working with them every day. For a dog lover and a natural teacher, you have found the ideal business to be in.

Dog Training

Tips On How To Train Your Dog Successfully

2015-08-30 Bill Davis

Training your dog can seem frustrating at times, especially if you are just starting out with a new animal. However, by using the advice found here you will discover how to improve your relationship with your pet and build a stronger understanding of your animal's needs as well as yours.

Play with your dog often. In order to train your dog efficiently, it is important to develop and nurture a bond between the two of you. Make sure you are taking the time out of your day to play with your dog. It will be fun and stress-reducing for both of you.

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When you are training your doggy friend, use what is known as primary reinforcement

Primary reinforcement uses something that is inherent for the dog to love as a reward for good behavior. Primary reinforcements include using food as treats and rubbing your dog's belly. This will teach your dog how to get something he already wants.

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WARNING:

Do not use training or aids that involve excessive (or even regular) punishment to your dog, as the cost may far outweigh the benefits. Prong collars can cause issues with the trachea in susceptible breeds while simultaneously using negative means of reinforcing heeling. You should be both knowledgeable about and comfortable with whatever training and/or aids you use.

Resources are Plentiful

Take a class on training or study books and websites regarding the topic before starting to train your dog. It seems easy to train a dog but a lot of things that make sense to us won't make sense to a dog. Learning the proper way to train and studying how to run a good training session will be beneficial for you both during this process.

Effectively training your dog should always include rewarding his good behavior. By rewarding your dog with a treat, a rub, or in some other way, you are reinforcing this good behavior. This ensures the likelihood that your dog will repeat this good behavior, because it was rewarded.

Consistency is key when training a dog. If you don't want them to jump on the couch never let them up there in the first place. If, as they get older and more controllable, you decide to allow them up on occasion, make it clear that they are only allowed on the couch when they are called.

The Value of Reinforcement

Training your dog is a daily, on-going process. Ask your dog to sit before being petted, fed, or taken outside. By constantly reinforcing lessons, your dog will learn that all commands are applicable in all situations. If you train only in specific locations at specific times, you may end up with a dog that only “sits” in the living room at 6 p.m.!

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Since you have learned these new facts, you will now able to enjoy having a calmer more obedient dog that will surely provide better benefits that you and your whole family can enjoy. Put this information to use today and see firsthand just how much easier it is to train your dog!

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