Dog Training Ultimate Guide

Dog behaviorial school – when everything else fails.
26.07.2009

Buying a puppy can be likened to buying a used car. When the cars history is not known, smart shoppers demand a Car Fax report. Whether you are buying a used car or a puppy, the less educated you are, the more likely you will have expensive problems. The only way you will know for certain how a puppys mother was cared for; before, during, and post litter is to know the Breeder. Alas, buying direct from a Breeder is no guarantee that your puppy will be healthy! Breeders are often as ignorant of how to properly feed and supplement, as is the majority of MDs and Veterinarians in this country.

Just how high is the risk when you buy from a Pet Store and Rescue Facility? Most of the animals sold in rescue facilities were poorly cared for. Feral females are often impregnated when they are quite young, and are often impregnated while caring for a litter! Feral dogs must scavenge for food, which usually is loaded with bacterium that causes diarrhea. Diarrhea quickly causes dehydration, and leads to more advanced illnesses, which compromises the milk the pups rely on to develop strong immune systems.

Since the mid-1980s, families and empty nesters have been buying Pet Store Puppies at a pace that has turned breeding facilities (puppy mills) into Big Business. Even though you may spend a lot of money for your new puppy, price is no guarantee of health! Most of these puppies come from Puppy Mills, where the living conditions are highly stressful to the mothers. This stress is passed genetically onto the puppies; affecting their disposition, personality and health. Mothers are often over bred, with no regard to replacing the nutrients lost to the prior litter. Puppy Mills also cut corners when it comes to food costs. Manufactured dog foods, despite label claims, are sorely lacking in nutritional value, and especially in human-grade animal protein that should make up the majority of a dogs diet.

Puppies must be very resilient to survive being brought into the world in a Puppy Mill. We all know that stress can take its toll on human health. Well, pups are no different. When you add up all the levels of stress they and their mother are exposed to, from the time the mother is bred until the time the pups leave, it’s amazing how many survive. Even the time at the pet store until they get acclimated to your home is stressful. All that stress adds up to undiagnosable illness and disease and shortened life expectancy.

Bringing Your Puppy Home One of the common signs of stress is diarrhea. Unfortunately, the common treatment prescribed for diarrhea is antibiotics, more complicated cases also get steroids. This is a poor treatment plan for a healthy dog, let alone a stressed out puppy. The 21st Century approach is to administer the opposite of antibiotics, or probiotics. Dogs instinctively know they are digestive aids, and eat them by pulling at the roots of grass, where soil-based probiotic organisms (SBOs) thrive. SBOs are clinically proven to quickly and safely resolve diarrhea, as well as most digestive disorders.

One of the most popluar searches on the internet is What is The Best Food to Feed a Puppy? Hint, you will not find it on most pet food isles, unless you are shopping in a holistic pet store, and even then Buyer Beware! Raising a healthy pup becomes easy when you understand that 90% of your puppys total immune system is located in their digestive system, and that 80% of all chronic disease is caused by an unhealthy digestive system. The food that is natural to your pups ancestory is human-grade animal protein, however, this protein is difficult to digest and assimilate. Additional nutrients are necessary.

Your puppy is a meat eater. By feeding your puppy human-grade animal protein, and a few critical supplements, you will have the healthiest, happiest dog imaginable. Also, its life will be extended by an average of 7 years. You can search for testimonials of people who have switched to this diet.

Hopefully, this article is a wake-up call. Owning a puppy is a huge responsibility that should not be taken lightly. All one has to do is look around at the millions of sick pets and ask “What do they have in common?” The answer is manufactured dog food, and a lack of digestive aids needed to break food down into absorbable elements. The knowledge you need to make sure your puppy grows up to be healthy and happy, as well as live a full life is very simple.

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23.03.2009

With the recent popularity of cat training, more and more people are looking into teaching their cats how to use a toilet. Just so we’re clear here, I’m not talking about litter box training. I’m referring to a proper toilet that you or I would use! Do a quick search on youtube and you’ll see that this is indeed possible.

This is a very difficult task though. Learning how to pee in a litter box is pretty easy for most cats. Aquiring the abilty to use a proper toilet, however, is a different matter. If this is something you think your cat can do, there are a few methods you should consider.

The most popular method involves an apparatus that is specifically designed to help cats urinate into toilets. These kits are available online and at some pet stores. It’s recommended that you only use these kits with kittens though. A full grown cat may be too heavy for this product. Read the instructions carefully.

Another method that I’ve had some success with is a bit more cost effective. You basically try to “trick” your cat into thinking that the toilet is actually a litter box. In order for this method to work, your cat needs to be very comfortable with the litter box.

The first thing you want to do is place the litter box near the toilet. Let your cat get used to the idea of doing his business close to the toilet. Don’t overlook this step! It’s very important to get your cat associating his litter box with the toilet.

Now it’s time to up the ante. Place the litter box on a chair or stool beside the toilet. The height of the litter box should be equal to the height of the toilet bowl. Wait until your cat is comfortable with this before moving on.

The next part seems kind of silly but don’t overlook this. You need to place the litter box on the toilet bowl. When your cat eventually gets used to this, remove the litter box. Now watch in amazement as your cat gets himself up on to the toilet and does his business.

Regardless of what method you choose, please understand one thing. Training a cat how to use a toilet is extremely difficult. It takes an enormous amount of patience. If you take it slow though, this can be a very enjoyable experience for both you and your cat.

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Domesticated animals can also develop diabetes. Cats and dogs are regularly diagnosed with The Disease. Frequent vet checks can often check for the disease the symptoms get severe.

Positive diagnosis of the disease doesn’t mean the pet’s life-span is shortened.

The treatment of the animal depends of the overall health, with age playing a factor in the issue of diabetes.

With commitment and medical attention, older pets can live with the disease for many years.

In many cases diabetic animals live just as long as the animals without the disease. When the animal is diagnosed with diabetes, the veterinarian and owner will discuss the proper treatment.

Most pets require a daily routine of medicines and diet in order to treat the animal’s disease. Commitment from the owner provides the pet with a comfortable life.

The owner should also be aware of any behavioral changes and know what to do if it occurs. Close monitoring of the animal is required for the pet to control the disease.

Although the animal requires close monitoring, the owner can still live a normal life. The owner should be educated to watch for signs of diabetes and the symptoms. They should also know what to do it’s something serious occurs.

The costs associated with having a pet that has diabetes should be reviewed with your pet’s veterinarian.

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Locating the Best Pet Insurance

Author: Dr. Robert Sleeter
23.02.2009

If you want to be absolutely certain that your pets are fully covered with the best medical attention, you need to have the best pet insurance for dogs. If you have the best pet insurance for cats, you will be able to feel confident that your pet has the best medical attention possible.

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So many people find that their pets end up going without the care they need simply because they do not have hundreds of dollars to fork over at any given time. With the best pet insurance for cats on your side though, you do not have to worry about paying the vet bills.

Even with the best rated pet insurance, however, you will have to pay for the full medical procedure up front, no matter which insurance company you have. If you are at the vet office, you will have to pay for the full bill up front and only after will the best pet insurance for cats give you the reimbursement check for services covered in your policy.

It can take a few weeks before you see your reimbursement check from the pet insurance company. Although the week’s wait isn’t fun, it’s better than not getting anything at all with no coverage.

Shopping for Insurance

Shopping for all of your possibilities is the smart choice when looking for the best pet insurance for dogs. Finding the best pet insurance for dogs starts by asking your vet, but you will need to do more research than just this. If you are wondering what the insurance company will actually pay you, vet offices can be a good place to start. You will eventually see which company is the best pet insurance company for you after your research.

Start by comparing all of the insurance companies you find online with the others. You can see all the coverage plans and policies with each of the possible insurance companies.

Look at how long the insurance company has been in business and how satisfied their customers are with the business. Research how long it will take your insurance company to reimburse you after you paid your vet bills and given them the information they need. Take into account all of these factors to determine which pet insurance company is right for you.

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7 Tips for Optimal Pet Health

Author: Mr. John Sommer, PhD.
22.02.2009

If you are a pet owner and your pet is either a cat or a dog you probably already know these things. Most of the time pet owners tend to forget how important these things are so I am here to remind you.

* Amount of exercise: Both cats and dogs need physical activity. Movement is vital to any pet and the larger pet the more exercise is needed. That is why dogs will often require more exercise than cats.

* Way to exercise: If your cat is a stay at home cat you will need to take it out into nature. If you live in a big city you must take it for daily walks. All dogs (even the smaller ones) will need at least one daily walk and for larger breeds you need two or three walks a day of at least 30 minutes.

* Nutrition amount: I know you want to do what best for your pet and spoiling them by giving them all they can eat will not benefit them at all. They will get fat and the excess fat will harm their health condition.

* Proper nutrition: Make sure to provide your pet with healthy organic foods. If youre in doubt what would be right for your particular pet be sure to ask your VET. Dont guess and end up making vital mistakes.

* Caring: Be sure to express that you care for you pet via both words, tonality and physical gestures. Pets are no different than humans and if they don’t receive love they’ll become sad and lose the will to keep on living.

* Insure your pet: Every day thousands of pets get hurt by cars and there is nothing we can do about it. But instead of hoping that it’ll never happen to your pet be sure to get an good pet health insurance that will cover everything if bad luck strikes.

* Plan ahead: With a little planning you’ll get a long way when it comes to making sure that your pet stays healthy and vital for all of it’s life. Planning visits to the VET at regular intervals and to make sure that it gets the proper vaccines are just some of the things to put into a plan.

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