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Your new friend

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11.12.2009

CHOOSING A DOG
Before you get your dog, remember that you must make a commitment that will probably last more than a decade.  refrain from the impulse buy as the responsibility and cost of a new dog can be heavy.

Avoid buying your new dog from a Pet Supplies Store. These dogs are generally supplied by less than reputable breeders.

Not only the initial cost, remember that a dog could live up to 15 years or even longer. That’s a long time to be paying for things like

Dog Food Ongoing preventative medical treatment such as flea prevention, worming, vaccinations Kennelling when you go on holidays Training Classes Toys and playthings The major vet bill just when you don’t need it

SPACE AND ORDINANCES

Whether you live in an apartment or on acreage can determine what type of dog you purchase . Research the different Dog Breeds you are considering. A small dog may fit into an apartment but it may require huge amounts of exercise. A large dog may fit quite comfortably inside that same apartment because they seldom indulge in racing around. Think smell too. A really big dog living in a small home can make your home smell like a vet clinic at the end of a busy, hot day.

Be realistic about your plans and be willing to compromise. Dog-related laws vary from place to place. Be sure you are familiar with the local ordinances before the purchase.

WHAT SEX?

There are generalities about male and female dogs, but individuals vary. And neutering pretty much levels the playing field when it comes to sex.
We all have our preferences. There is no “better” or “worse” between the sexes, but there are distinct differences in their behavior.
Female Dogs are:

Easier to train Easier to housetrain More demanding of affection

Male Dogs are:

More likely to be more aggressive with other dogs.

More dominant. More active More destructive

There are no differences between male and female dogs in these aspects:

Watchdog barking Playfulness Excitability

Neutering almost always eliminates sexual drawbacks without inhibiting the attractions of that sex.

PUPPY OR ADULT DOG?

Consider Rescue Shelters, there you could find your mate for life and save their life too Think hard about what your family is really expecting from a dog, and make your decision accordingly.

Puppies are like putty in your hands, ready to be moulded to you and your family’s lifestyle. Your dog will have fewer behaviorial problems if you acquire it when it is about 8 weeks old and raise it in its own unique environment.

Adult dogs are probably already house-trained. Many adult dogs already have an understanding of basic doggy obedience. Costs of purchase, training, and neutering have been met.

The advantages and disadvantages of getting a puppy, rather than an adult dog, should be weighed carefully before deciding.

PUREBRED OR MUTT?

If you are buying your dog from a breeder, look for breeders who are clearly devoted to the breed. Responsible, reliable breeders will ask you lots of questions about your suitability as a dog owner. That’s a good sign!

If you are thinking purebred, its best to know why a dog looks the way it does. That gives you good clues about how it behaves. The advantage of a purebred dog is that you are getting and individual bred for a particular size and temperament.  Meet the breeder, is he has his breeds’ images on decals, pictures, mugs, and rugs – then hes is a reputable breeder

Avoid Pet Shops. It is extremely rare for reliable breeders to sell their dogs through pet shops. Unreliable breeders – the people you do not want to do business with – sell their pups this way.

If you are thinking mutt, and thinking puppy, it can be difficult to guess what size they grow to. Puppies can grow to 4 times their mother’s size. It can also be difficult to guess what type of personality traits an individual dog has inherited. A possible advantage of the mutt is that they can be hardier and healthier than a pure-bred.
It is a good idea to adopt a dog from a shelter or a rescue organization. Just make sure you learn as much as possible about the dog before you bring him home. Remember, you may be saving their life.

Plan, plan and plan. It IS a very big decision but the rewards are worth it.
Always consider theLabrador Retriever there must be a good reason it’s the most popular dog on the planet.

Bob has extensive dog and pet experience and is utilizing that experience to create Woofahs – All Things Pets which has extensive information on Dog Breeds and a huge Pet Directory

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05.12.2009

The One Unarguable, Universal Fundamental about Dog Training is:

You have to be the alpha dog. If you can’t bring yourself to be the boss in your relationship with your dog, then you will have real problems in training him to be an obedient, loving companion. If you just want to treat him like a baby and let him do whatever he wants, then he will!

But he won’t respect you!

It’s really just a matter of common sense. Your dog must Respect You, Trust You and Love You – in that order! Only then will he pay attention to you and do what you tell him – first time and every time!

It’s easy to forget that your new, adorable puppy is an animal! He’s just your new baby, isn’t he? You must remember that he doesn’t think like you. His dog instincts are completely different. If you study a group of puppies in a litter, as soon as they are old enough to scramble about, they will try to assert themselves over each other.

Dogs are pack animals (wolves are an ideal example) and there is only one leader – the Alpha Male. All the members of the pack are conscious of their standing in the hierarchy and will attempt to move up the order. This is why your dog must be in no doubt that you are the alpha member of the group. If he feels that he is above you in the pack, then he will ignore your commands or even try to dominate you.

Here is a typical case study: We have all seen this situation on TV. The husband, the wife and the dog – often quite a small dog. The dog is extremely possessive of the wife, sits on her lap and won’t let the man near her. The dog growls, barks and nips any time the husband approaches.

Why is this? Let’s get into the mind of the dog. He is convinced that he is the alpha dog, she is the alpha female and he is protecting her from the husband, who is just another pack member. And the actions of the humans just reinforce that conviction. Who is most to blame here?

Sorry ladies, it’s You! Does the wife push the dog off her lap and tell him to get down? No, she doesn’t because part of her is loving the fact that the dog adores her so much. Until he realises that he is number three in that “pack” then the situation will not change, unless the man gets so fed up that he takes a big stick to the dog, or the ultimate solution, the dog ends up in the rescue center. We all know that’s not the solution

This doesn’t mean that dog training has to involve a reign of terror. Your dog should never be afraid of you. Let’s repeat it, He Should Respect You.

The Good News. There is a much easier way! Think about it, your dog is dependent on you for all his needs. You provide food and shelter, exercise, affection and stimulation. He gets these how and when You decide. By manipulating the supply of these needs, it is easy to impress on the dog that you are in charge.

You just let him wait and give him what he wants, only when he has done what you’ve told him. In the above scenario, if the husband takes over the feeding duties and applies this method, the dog will soon get the message.

Feeding is probably the easiest example. If you let him jump all over you as soon as you reach for his feeding bowl, he is the one calling the shots. But if you make him sit or lie down, at least a few feet away, until you put the dish on the floor, then he will soon realise who is in charge. Of course, you must persist with this routine each and every time – and Don’t Give In!

Once your dog realises this, he’ll be putty in your hands. Dogs are essentially eager to please and really enjoy the praise and rewards that come with good behavior.

A quick word here on treats. If, during training, your dog gets a treat every time he does something right, then who is calling the shots? It is obviously important to reinforce good behavior with rewards but it should not be a treat every time. Vary the reward, from a pat, or a “Good Boy!” and then the occasional treat. At the end of the training, a nice long walk can be the ultimate reward.

If you have an extended family, with children in the home, then it is even more important that the dog must realise and accept his position in that situation. In his eyes, it’s a pack, isn’t it?

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