Your goal in correcting an aggressive dog is to surprise and get across your message - you’re not trying to hurt or punish the dog. You must be firm with your commands, a wimp isn’t going to be affective at dog training aggressive behavior out of a dog, you must be the one in control. When you don’t allow your dog to be as active as he or she wants to be, this can lead to aggressive behavior problems.
Training aggressive dog techniques require touch, but not hitting - you never want to hit any dog, but certainly not an aggressive dog. Dogs need guidance - they need a leader.
While you are training him, he must be a one-man dog, depending on you alone to feed him and care for him. There are 3 basic things your dog should learn through basic dog training; they are - sit, stay, and come. Training your dog doesn't mean extinguishing her unique personality, it is simply a means of setting boundaries-something that makes dogs feel secure.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Communicate With Your Cat
Emotional and intellectual stimulation are the way you relate to your cat. Cats are capable of forming attachments to people and communicating their needs and wants. When a cat kneads, it is happy and comes natural to cats as early as just a few days old.
There are other different breeds of cats--from the hairless Sphynx and the fluffy Persian to the silvery spotted Egyptian mau. The best cat owners devote most of their at-home time to their cat. New owners will want to get to know their cat, much the same way they get to know a new person. Focus on to what the cat does – when and where does he or she like to sleep?
Watch your cats body language. A straight tail, held rigidly vertical, with the tip curled down to one side, indicates a cat that is curious or interested in something. Frightened or defensive cats flatten their ears against the side of their heads as a sign of submission. An angry cat shows his aggression by pointing his ears forward at an angle. Happy cat ears are up and always moving, rotating in the direction of every little sound.
There are other different breeds of cats--from the hairless Sphynx and the fluffy Persian to the silvery spotted Egyptian mau. The best cat owners devote most of their at-home time to their cat. New owners will want to get to know their cat, much the same way they get to know a new person. Focus on to what the cat does – when and where does he or she like to sleep?
Watch your cats body language. A straight tail, held rigidly vertical, with the tip curled down to one side, indicates a cat that is curious or interested in something. Frightened or defensive cats flatten their ears against the side of their heads as a sign of submission. An angry cat shows his aggression by pointing his ears forward at an angle. Happy cat ears are up and always moving, rotating in the direction of every little sound.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Basic Dog Training Tips
There's a popular saying among dog trainers: "There's no such thing as a bad pup." If you do the animal training yourself, it is usually free and you can do it from your own home. Time spent training your puppy will reward you with a pet that is deeply bonded to you, respects you and is a joy to have around. If you do choose to do the pet training yourself, it is best to get educated on animal training.
Unfortunately, behavior that is cute in a puppy often becomes annoying in an adult pup. Never scold a puppy when you have not caught them in the act. It will make the puppy lose trust in you rather than want to correct their error because they do not associate the act with your mood and commands.
Animal training can be taught by an obedience instructor, or you can do the puppy training yourself. Having fun is a big plus! Remember to be consistent. First of all, understand that dogs have an attention span of no more than ten minutes.
Don't punish your animal with the lead or any instrument of training or anything he should associate with duty or pleasure. Don't jump to the conclusion that your puppy is dumb. Don't nag your animal; don't be giving orders to him constantly; don't pester him with your shoutings.
All training should be positive. Remember that you will get more cooperation when you are positive and patient. Reward your puppy for correct behavior and always end your obedience training sessions on a positive note.
Don't praise your pup for doing a certain act, then at a later time, scold him for doing the same act. Don't call your pet to you and then turn upon him with the whip. Don't chase your puppy to catch him; he must come to you or run after you.
Pet training with an obedience instructor can vary in price and it usually takes place in a class. Training for a animal is similar to going to work for a human; if you do not get anything good out of it, you will stop working. Take your time, play to your friend''s strength, praise, respect, keep sessions short and compact, and have fun!
Don't grab your friend or reach for him quickly. Don't trick or fool or taunt your puppy. Don't permit everyone to give commands to your friend, you need to be the "big dog" in the relationship.
Others may disagree with this statement, but through my experience with my own pet and others around me, I have found that rewarding good behavior can only aid in maintaining that behavior. Remember to always keep praising them when they obey a command and make sure they feel rewarded.
Since dogs are social animals, they are interested in doing whatever gets them attention. Remember keep the sessions short but do not sacrifice content. Instead of forcing your animal into a sit position, bring a tasty snack above and then back over his head until he sits back to get it.
Unfortunately, behavior that is cute in a puppy often becomes annoying in an adult pup. Never scold a puppy when you have not caught them in the act. It will make the puppy lose trust in you rather than want to correct their error because they do not associate the act with your mood and commands.
Animal training can be taught by an obedience instructor, or you can do the puppy training yourself. Having fun is a big plus! Remember to be consistent. First of all, understand that dogs have an attention span of no more than ten minutes.
Don't punish your animal with the lead or any instrument of training or anything he should associate with duty or pleasure. Don't jump to the conclusion that your puppy is dumb. Don't nag your animal; don't be giving orders to him constantly; don't pester him with your shoutings.
All training should be positive. Remember that you will get more cooperation when you are positive and patient. Reward your puppy for correct behavior and always end your obedience training sessions on a positive note.
Don't praise your pup for doing a certain act, then at a later time, scold him for doing the same act. Don't call your pet to you and then turn upon him with the whip. Don't chase your puppy to catch him; he must come to you or run after you.
Pet training with an obedience instructor can vary in price and it usually takes place in a class. Training for a animal is similar to going to work for a human; if you do not get anything good out of it, you will stop working. Take your time, play to your friend''s strength, praise, respect, keep sessions short and compact, and have fun!
Don't grab your friend or reach for him quickly. Don't trick or fool or taunt your puppy. Don't permit everyone to give commands to your friend, you need to be the "big dog" in the relationship.
Others may disagree with this statement, but through my experience with my own pet and others around me, I have found that rewarding good behavior can only aid in maintaining that behavior. Remember to always keep praising them when they obey a command and make sure they feel rewarded.
Since dogs are social animals, they are interested in doing whatever gets them attention. Remember keep the sessions short but do not sacrifice content. Instead of forcing your animal into a sit position, bring a tasty snack above and then back over his head until he sits back to get it.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Communicate With Your Cat
Talk to your cat. Cats were domesticated sometime between 4,000 and 8,000 years ago, in Africa and the Middle East. Treat your cat as a friend and it will be one to you. When humans saw cats up close and personal, they began to admire felines for their beauty and grace.
Cats are capable of forming attachments to people and communicating their needs and wants. A wagging tail is a warning sign that a cat is ready and willing to attack, so always treat wagging tails with caution. When a cat kneads, it is happy and kneading comes natural to cats as early as just a few days old.
A submissive tail resembles an angry tail in its wagging motion, but it is usually held lower to the ground. A cat that is on alert to be defensive and aggressive toward another cat or person either points its tail straight upward or lowers it to the ground, it perks its ears, and perhaps the hair on its back stands straight up. Each cat will establish its own way of communicating with you.
The most popular felines of all are non-pedigree—that includes brown tabbies, black-and-orange tortoiseshells, all-black cats with long hair, striped cats with white socks and everything in between.
Cats are capable of forming attachments to people and communicating their needs and wants. A wagging tail is a warning sign that a cat is ready and willing to attack, so always treat wagging tails with caution. When a cat kneads, it is happy and kneading comes natural to cats as early as just a few days old.
A submissive tail resembles an angry tail in its wagging motion, but it is usually held lower to the ground. A cat that is on alert to be defensive and aggressive toward another cat or person either points its tail straight upward or lowers it to the ground, it perks its ears, and perhaps the hair on its back stands straight up. Each cat will establish its own way of communicating with you.
The most popular felines of all are non-pedigree—that includes brown tabbies, black-and-orange tortoiseshells, all-black cats with long hair, striped cats with white socks and everything in between.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Traveling With Your Pet
If you are going to be traveling with your pet then you will need to make some preparations in advance.
First you need to consider whether your pet is comfortable when traveling. If your pet is not used to traveling, you might want to take them on short trips to get them used to the change in their routine. Some animals, like some people, function better in familiar surroundings. Having a car-sick animal is going to make the trip miserable for everyone. If your dog or cat is ill or physically impaired they might not withstand the rigors of travel. If this is the case, discuss options such as using a reliable pet-sitter or a clean, well-managed boarding facility with your veterinarian.
If you will be staying with friends along the way, ask them if they mind if you bring your pet with you, be considerate. The last thing you want to happen is arriving at your destination and finding out that your hosts do not want pets in their home. The same goes for hotels, motels, parks, and campgrounds. Always check whether pets are allowed or kennel facilities are available. Most motels will charge an additional fee for pets. If the pet must be left alone in a hotel room, place a "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door and inform the maid and the front desk. Consider bringing along a portable kennel for use in hotel rooms or the homes of friends or relatives who are not comfortable with your pet loose when no one is home.
Make sure your pet has a current tag or a microchip. Grooming (bathing, combing, trimming nails) before a trip, plus having its favorite food, toy(s), and dishes available will make your pet more comfortable. If you are crossing state or international borders with your pet, have both proof of rabies vaccination and a current health certificate with you.
Check to see what veterinarian facilities are available along your travel route. If your dog or cat is on medication, take an ample supply with you.
Before undertaking any trip, consult your veterinarian to be sure that all required vaccinations are up-to-date and to receive a health certificate within ten days of travel.
First you need to consider whether your pet is comfortable when traveling. If your pet is not used to traveling, you might want to take them on short trips to get them used to the change in their routine. Some animals, like some people, function better in familiar surroundings. Having a car-sick animal is going to make the trip miserable for everyone. If your dog or cat is ill or physically impaired they might not withstand the rigors of travel. If this is the case, discuss options such as using a reliable pet-sitter or a clean, well-managed boarding facility with your veterinarian.
If you will be staying with friends along the way, ask them if they mind if you bring your pet with you, be considerate. The last thing you want to happen is arriving at your destination and finding out that your hosts do not want pets in their home. The same goes for hotels, motels, parks, and campgrounds. Always check whether pets are allowed or kennel facilities are available. Most motels will charge an additional fee for pets. If the pet must be left alone in a hotel room, place a "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door and inform the maid and the front desk. Consider bringing along a portable kennel for use in hotel rooms or the homes of friends or relatives who are not comfortable with your pet loose when no one is home.
Make sure your pet has a current tag or a microchip. Grooming (bathing, combing, trimming nails) before a trip, plus having its favorite food, toy(s), and dishes available will make your pet more comfortable. If you are crossing state or international borders with your pet, have both proof of rabies vaccination and a current health certificate with you.
Check to see what veterinarian facilities are available along your travel route. If your dog or cat is on medication, take an ample supply with you.
Before undertaking any trip, consult your veterinarian to be sure that all required vaccinations are up-to-date and to receive a health certificate within ten days of travel.
Saturday, March 08, 2008
Dogs - Cats and Human Food
You're at the dinner table and your pet looks at you with those big pleading eyes and you just casually slip them a piece of your dinner. Most of us justify this action thinking that a little bit won't hurt or we don't know that a particular food could be fatal to our pets. It is important for you to know that certain foods are harmful to your pets and you should avoid feeding them to your pet.
Chocolate and other foods containing caffeine
Caffeine contains a chemical called theobromine. Theobromine acts as a cardiac stimulant and a diuretic, which can cause a heart attack or problems with the nervous system in your pet.
Onions and Garlic
Both onions and garlic contain thiosulphate, which damages the red blood cells and can cause anemia in cats and dogs. Onions are the most toxic out of the two and as little as one serving can cause anemia.
Milk
Many dogs and cats are lactose intolerant so avoid giving your pet milk. If a lactose intolerant pet consumes milk and milk products it could result in vomiting and diarrhea.
While some human foods cause only mild digestive upsets, others can be fatal. The best thing to do is avoid feeding your pet human food.
Chocolate and other foods containing caffeine
Caffeine contains a chemical called theobromine. Theobromine acts as a cardiac stimulant and a diuretic, which can cause a heart attack or problems with the nervous system in your pet.
Onions and Garlic
Both onions and garlic contain thiosulphate, which damages the red blood cells and can cause anemia in cats and dogs. Onions are the most toxic out of the two and as little as one serving can cause anemia.
Milk
Many dogs and cats are lactose intolerant so avoid giving your pet milk. If a lactose intolerant pet consumes milk and milk products it could result in vomiting and diarrhea.
While some human foods cause only mild digestive upsets, others can be fatal. The best thing to do is avoid feeding your pet human food.
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Puppy Training
Teaching your puppy some manners is just common-sense. The first part of puppy training is to instruct your animal to sit. Instead of forcing your puppy into a sit position, bring a tasty treat above and then back over their head until they sit back to get it. Be consistent, changing training methods mid session will only confuse your animal even more than he-she already is. There's a popular saying among pet trainers: "There's no such thing as a bad puppy."
Don't over-train your puppy. Remember, a one-year old puppy is, effectively, the same as a seven-year old person. It is a good rule of thumb to keep reminding yourself would I expect a three, four, five or six-year old child to accomplish some of the tasks I am asking of my pup? Too often the only time the puppy hears his or her name is when they have done something naughty.
If you have a new puppy, you may be interested in getting some basic friend training.
Consistency is a chief virtue in puppy training. If your puppy is very lively, take advantage of that! During training sessions, be lively yourself! Match your dogs enthusiasm, when your happy, your dog will be happy and your pet will be very happy come training time. Since pets are social animals, they are interested in doing whatever gets them attention.
Don't grab your puppy or reach for him quickly. Don't work your pup without some short rest or play periods during training. Don't expect your pup to be a wonderful pup after a few weeks of training; four months to a year may be necessary in order to make the master proud of him, but the work is worth the effort.
Rewarding your pup's behavior accomplishes two things: it makes her want to repeat the behavior to reap the repay and establishes you as her leader. All positive commands should be spoken sharply and distinctly during training. Others may disagree with this statement, but through my experience with my own pup and others around me, I have found that rewarding good behavior can only aid in maintaining that behavior.
Don't praise a pup for doing a certain act, then at a later time, scold him for doing the same act. Don't jump to the conclusion that your animal is dumb. Don't trick or fool or taunt your puppy.
Most experienced trainers recommend using both a verbal commands and hand signals to communicate with your dog. A well-trained dog usually leads a happier and healthier life and its owner also can enjoy a trouble-free life long companion.
Don't chase your puppy to catch him; he must come to you or run after you. Don't sneak up on your dog or grab him from the rear. Don't consider tricks the chief end or the chief part of training.
Positive attention is best, but if negative attention is all they can get from you, they'll try to obtain that. All training should be positive. Obedient dogs make the best companions. If you do choose to do the pet training yourself, it is best to get educated on dog training. Training your pet doesn't mean extinguishing their unique personality, it is simply a means of setting boundaries-something that makes pets feel secure.
Don't over-train your puppy. Remember, a one-year old puppy is, effectively, the same as a seven-year old person. It is a good rule of thumb to keep reminding yourself would I expect a three, four, five or six-year old child to accomplish some of the tasks I am asking of my pup? Too often the only time the puppy hears his or her name is when they have done something naughty.
If you have a new puppy, you may be interested in getting some basic friend training.
Consistency is a chief virtue in puppy training. If your puppy is very lively, take advantage of that! During training sessions, be lively yourself! Match your dogs enthusiasm, when your happy, your dog will be happy and your pet will be very happy come training time. Since pets are social animals, they are interested in doing whatever gets them attention.
Don't grab your puppy or reach for him quickly. Don't work your pup without some short rest or play periods during training. Don't expect your pup to be a wonderful pup after a few weeks of training; four months to a year may be necessary in order to make the master proud of him, but the work is worth the effort.
Rewarding your pup's behavior accomplishes two things: it makes her want to repeat the behavior to reap the repay and establishes you as her leader. All positive commands should be spoken sharply and distinctly during training. Others may disagree with this statement, but through my experience with my own pup and others around me, I have found that rewarding good behavior can only aid in maintaining that behavior.
Don't praise a pup for doing a certain act, then at a later time, scold him for doing the same act. Don't jump to the conclusion that your animal is dumb. Don't trick or fool or taunt your puppy.
Most experienced trainers recommend using both a verbal commands and hand signals to communicate with your dog. A well-trained dog usually leads a happier and healthier life and its owner also can enjoy a trouble-free life long companion.
Don't chase your puppy to catch him; he must come to you or run after you. Don't sneak up on your dog or grab him from the rear. Don't consider tricks the chief end or the chief part of training.
Positive attention is best, but if negative attention is all they can get from you, they'll try to obtain that. All training should be positive. Obedient dogs make the best companions. If you do choose to do the pet training yourself, it is best to get educated on dog training. Training your pet doesn't mean extinguishing their unique personality, it is simply a means of setting boundaries-something that makes pets feel secure.
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