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Aug
31
Filed Under (Dogs) by dog
sweet asked:
I don’t like dog hair all over the place. I want to come home from work and relax without giving my dog what’s left of my energy. I don’t want a hyper dog. Basically I’m looking for a low maintanence dog that is there for me when I want to play with him.
ANGELO
I don’t like dog hair all over the place. I want to come home from work and relax without giving my dog what’s left of my energy. I don’t want a hyper dog. Basically I’m looking for a low maintanence dog that is there for me when I want to play with him.
ANGELO
Aug
31
Filed Under (Animals) by dog
rnickeymouse asked:
I recorded the skateboarding dog using a Panasonic Lumix TZ1 still camera as he was enjoying a day of skating in Venice Beach California.
The dog’s name is Tillman and belongs to youtube user “SSREEF”.
DEON
Aug
27
Filed Under (Pets) by dog
John Williams Dog Training asked:
Dogs are wonderful creatures and are favoured by millions all over the world for their good company, working ability or any number of the other reasons dogs are used for work or companions all around the world on a daily basis.
Discussing the benefits of dogs is a big topic and I’m sure there will be thousands of you wanting to comment on your personal experiences and bring these situations to light for all others to be persuaded to switch to owning a dog and caring for a new canine friend, but as this is not possible I’ll go through some of the more popular reasons for owning a dog and why it makes people happier.
The first is a sense of security, if you live alone or are alone wile other are at work or otherwise engaged then a pet for the feeling of being safe and secure is more then enough to make thousands if not millions of people want a dog.
With security comes a friend, and a constant need for your love and affection. Some people love to play with their dog and like to have them keep them company, humans bond especially well with dogs witch is where the saying ‘mans best friend’ comes from. Without a pet of some kind, life can be quite lonely and dull. Dogs bring a lot of excitement and interests to households, causing a feeling of happiness and comfort.
Dogs are also used on farms and security type jobs, although these dogs often seem vicious and angry in their job, in most cases they are loyal, well trained, obedient dogs coming from friendly protective and affectionate breeds.
These reasons are just a glimpse of what dogs are all about and to really understand the happiness or excitement effects a dog can have on you, you have to own your own canine friend. If you have time to give and are educated about the different commitments dogs need then acquiring a dog will be one of the best things you ever did.
DAVID
Dogs are wonderful creatures and are favoured by millions all over the world for their good company, working ability or any number of the other reasons dogs are used for work or companions all around the world on a daily basis.
Discussing the benefits of dogs is a big topic and I’m sure there will be thousands of you wanting to comment on your personal experiences and bring these situations to light for all others to be persuaded to switch to owning a dog and caring for a new canine friend, but as this is not possible I’ll go through some of the more popular reasons for owning a dog and why it makes people happier.
The first is a sense of security, if you live alone or are alone wile other are at work or otherwise engaged then a pet for the feeling of being safe and secure is more then enough to make thousands if not millions of people want a dog.
With security comes a friend, and a constant need for your love and affection. Some people love to play with their dog and like to have them keep them company, humans bond especially well with dogs witch is where the saying ‘mans best friend’ comes from. Without a pet of some kind, life can be quite lonely and dull. Dogs bring a lot of excitement and interests to households, causing a feeling of happiness and comfort.
Dogs are also used on farms and security type jobs, although these dogs often seem vicious and angry in their job, in most cases they are loyal, well trained, obedient dogs coming from friendly protective and affectionate breeds.
These reasons are just a glimpse of what dogs are all about and to really understand the happiness or excitement effects a dog can have on you, you have to own your own canine friend. If you have time to give and are educated about the different commitments dogs need then acquiring a dog will be one of the best things you ever did.
DAVID
Aug
26
Filed Under (Pets) by dog
Lasse Kohau asked:
How to avoid an attack from a dog !
A dog may be a man’s best friend, but even a friendly dog, can turn into a monster in a few seconds. No matter how much we train them, so long as nature is nature, there will always be an underlying threat between dog and man. In fact, dog attacks account for almost 5 million injuries in the U.S. every year, and attacks are rapidly growing in Europe as well, especially among the most dangerous ones, like pitbulls, and rottweilers. Nonetheless, dogs are among the easiest and most loyal pets - you and your family can get. In general, they are most playful and funny creatures and a real family member, and the loyal ones will risk their lives to guard their family and trainer.
Responsible owners and non dog-owners, must prepare themselves with defense techniques in the situation, that the dog decides to attack. Everyone in the family, who shares their home with a four-legged friend - should know basics to diffuse an attack situation in a calm and effectively way with minimal injury to both man and dog(s).
TIPS FOR DEFENDING YOURSELF, WHEN A DOG ATTACKS.
1.) Avoid the attack
It has been said many times, that prevention is better than a cure, so before you find out how to defend yourself from a dog attack, it’s important to look at ways - you can avoid attack completely.
After all, who wants to wrestle with a four-legged beast at 50 kilo, when you could avoid the attack from a start.
A) Avoid intruding on a dog’s territory. No matter how ignorant you’re willing to be about their characteristics, dogs are one of the most territorial animals on earth, and will lash out if they think you’re moving in on their territory. It is an absolutely NO GO. In this instance, never approach an unattended dog; odds are - that the dog has marked his patch and, invariably, you’ll be stepping on it. If this happens, slowly edge out of the dog’s personal space, and don’t make any sudden movements to suggest that you’re a threat. Leave the dogs territory without saying anything or looking at the dog. Eventually, step backwards to show the dog – i´m leaving fright now.
B) Make sure, that the dog knows who you are before attempting to handle it. Move carefully toward the animal and allow him or her to sniff you. Many dogs attack on reflex because they have been crept up on. Establish your presence, make friends with the dog, and avoid this common pitfall. Don’t either disturb the dog, while eating or drinking. Respect the animal as a human.
C) Don’t tease the dog or get it excited; let sleeping dogs lie on their own. Female dogs, that just have become mothers are particularly on guard; exercise extreme caution in her presence.
Look for warning signs at the dogs eyes, mouth, and body.
Growling is typically one of the first signs, that a dog is likely to attack. In addition, if the dog is drooling from the mouth, and the eyes are wild with rage, you can pretty much assume that an attack is likely. The body of the dog functions in a similar way to a human, in fact - it can be used to identify mood and emotion. Check to see if the body is tense, hackles (the area between his shoulders and tail) are up, ears are erect, and if his tail is held high and wagging faster than normal.
2.) DO NOT:
A) Do not look directly into an angry dog’s eyes, which is seen as an aggressive behavior and will almost certainly provoke an attack. Do not EVER allow a dog to move behind you; if a dog begins to circle you, this could be a sign of an impending attack, always front the dog to control the situation. The bottom line is that it’s easier for the dog to attack you from behind, so don’t make yourself an easy target.
B) Do not try to run away from the dog, as almost every dog can easily outrun humans + you turn the situation into a hunt for prey. Don’t click the killer and hunting instinct of the dog.
C) If the dog is still a threat and attacks, avoid wildly kicking or punching it. It wont help you further. Although running away or lashing out are instinctual reactions, it’s important to reign these in; they will antagonize the dog and lessen your chances of survival or getting away unscathed.
DO THIS:
If you feel threatened by a dog, stand absolutely still and always face it/Front it. So stand strong, show no fear to the animal, put your hands by your side, and wait to see how the dog reacts. Sometimes it just gives up and run away. If you are scared, and the dog smells it, it most likely could be an appetizer for an attack.
It’s often a good idea to place something between you and the animal. Do break the dog’s direct line of attack with a “weapon”, and even if the dog attack, it will get a mouthful of something other than your flesh.
To diffuse the escalating situation, speak slowly and calmly to the dog. Again, avoid eye contact and focus on his ear or tail while you whisper something like ”good boy” or “go home now.” Ease the dog into a sense of calm and security, and it will hopefully turn and walk away.
If the dog do attack and takes you to the floor, immediately curl into a ball, cover your face and neck with your hands, play dead, and avoid screaming. The dog will soon lose interest and go on to find something or somebody else to play with.
PLEASE DO REMEMBER: There’s no such thing as a dog that doesn’t bite, and while they are good company, they are also unpredictable animals, which makes them dangerous.
FINAL: Every dog is different and has a different temper - and no technique is 100 procent effective in any situation. To begin with, there are trained and untrained dogs, there are aggressive and non-aggressive dogs, which react differently in an attack situation. The same is true with different species and genders. Man and dog alike run on instinct in intense situations, and no matter how much we know, we still may succumb to human nature and do the wrong thing. Nevertheless, if you are armed with the right information and a calm personality, you’ll have the best chance of emerging from an attack with little or no injury.
SHOW THE DOG RESPECT AND THE DOG WILL ALSO SHOW YOU RESPECT.
CECIL
How to avoid an attack from a dog !
A dog may be a man’s best friend, but even a friendly dog, can turn into a monster in a few seconds. No matter how much we train them, so long as nature is nature, there will always be an underlying threat between dog and man. In fact, dog attacks account for almost 5 million injuries in the U.S. every year, and attacks are rapidly growing in Europe as well, especially among the most dangerous ones, like pitbulls, and rottweilers. Nonetheless, dogs are among the easiest and most loyal pets - you and your family can get. In general, they are most playful and funny creatures and a real family member, and the loyal ones will risk their lives to guard their family and trainer.
Responsible owners and non dog-owners, must prepare themselves with defense techniques in the situation, that the dog decides to attack. Everyone in the family, who shares their home with a four-legged friend - should know basics to diffuse an attack situation in a calm and effectively way with minimal injury to both man and dog(s).
TIPS FOR DEFENDING YOURSELF, WHEN A DOG ATTACKS.
1.) Avoid the attack
It has been said many times, that prevention is better than a cure, so before you find out how to defend yourself from a dog attack, it’s important to look at ways - you can avoid attack completely.
After all, who wants to wrestle with a four-legged beast at 50 kilo, when you could avoid the attack from a start.
A) Avoid intruding on a dog’s territory. No matter how ignorant you’re willing to be about their characteristics, dogs are one of the most territorial animals on earth, and will lash out if they think you’re moving in on their territory. It is an absolutely NO GO. In this instance, never approach an unattended dog; odds are - that the dog has marked his patch and, invariably, you’ll be stepping on it. If this happens, slowly edge out of the dog’s personal space, and don’t make any sudden movements to suggest that you’re a threat. Leave the dogs territory without saying anything or looking at the dog. Eventually, step backwards to show the dog – i´m leaving fright now.
B) Make sure, that the dog knows who you are before attempting to handle it. Move carefully toward the animal and allow him or her to sniff you. Many dogs attack on reflex because they have been crept up on. Establish your presence, make friends with the dog, and avoid this common pitfall. Don’t either disturb the dog, while eating or drinking. Respect the animal as a human.
C) Don’t tease the dog or get it excited; let sleeping dogs lie on their own. Female dogs, that just have become mothers are particularly on guard; exercise extreme caution in her presence.
Look for warning signs at the dogs eyes, mouth, and body.
Growling is typically one of the first signs, that a dog is likely to attack. In addition, if the dog is drooling from the mouth, and the eyes are wild with rage, you can pretty much assume that an attack is likely. The body of the dog functions in a similar way to a human, in fact - it can be used to identify mood and emotion. Check to see if the body is tense, hackles (the area between his shoulders and tail) are up, ears are erect, and if his tail is held high and wagging faster than normal.
2.) DO NOT:
A) Do not look directly into an angry dog’s eyes, which is seen as an aggressive behavior and will almost certainly provoke an attack. Do not EVER allow a dog to move behind you; if a dog begins to circle you, this could be a sign of an impending attack, always front the dog to control the situation. The bottom line is that it’s easier for the dog to attack you from behind, so don’t make yourself an easy target.
B) Do not try to run away from the dog, as almost every dog can easily outrun humans + you turn the situation into a hunt for prey. Don’t click the killer and hunting instinct of the dog.
C) If the dog is still a threat and attacks, avoid wildly kicking or punching it. It wont help you further. Although running away or lashing out are instinctual reactions, it’s important to reign these in; they will antagonize the dog and lessen your chances of survival or getting away unscathed.
DO THIS:
If you feel threatened by a dog, stand absolutely still and always face it/Front it. So stand strong, show no fear to the animal, put your hands by your side, and wait to see how the dog reacts. Sometimes it just gives up and run away. If you are scared, and the dog smells it, it most likely could be an appetizer for an attack.
It’s often a good idea to place something between you and the animal. Do break the dog’s direct line of attack with a “weapon”, and even if the dog attack, it will get a mouthful of something other than your flesh.
To diffuse the escalating situation, speak slowly and calmly to the dog. Again, avoid eye contact and focus on his ear or tail while you whisper something like ”good boy” or “go home now.” Ease the dog into a sense of calm and security, and it will hopefully turn and walk away.
If the dog do attack and takes you to the floor, immediately curl into a ball, cover your face and neck with your hands, play dead, and avoid screaming. The dog will soon lose interest and go on to find something or somebody else to play with.
PLEASE DO REMEMBER: There’s no such thing as a dog that doesn’t bite, and while they are good company, they are also unpredictable animals, which makes them dangerous.
FINAL: Every dog is different and has a different temper - and no technique is 100 procent effective in any situation. To begin with, there are trained and untrained dogs, there are aggressive and non-aggressive dogs, which react differently in an attack situation. The same is true with different species and genders. Man and dog alike run on instinct in intense situations, and no matter how much we know, we still may succumb to human nature and do the wrong thing. Nevertheless, if you are armed with the right information and a calm personality, you’ll have the best chance of emerging from an attack with little or no injury.
SHOW THE DOG RESPECT AND THE DOG WILL ALSO SHOW YOU RESPECT.
CECIL
Aug
17
Filed Under (Pets) by dog
John Williams Dog Training asked:
Dog leashes or leads are an extremely essential training tool or even just for general care and wellbeing for your dog. Whether you use your leash for taking you dog for long walks or only use it for teaching your dog right from wrong in the comfort of your back garden, a lead is always an important buy for you and your dog.
As a dog owner and a consumer, your choice of dog leads/leashes is as you might expect, huge. With so much choice and variations, choosing which lead or leash to use can be a bigger challenge than the actual training of your dog.
So what are the different kinds of leads and leashes? Well trust me there are thousands out there to choose from, I will only go through a few of the more popular types of leash as I’m sure there are many different types of leads being brought onto the market every week and it would be an impossible task to keep track of all of them.
In the next part of this article I will first go through the different types of lead then finish off with my personal views and preferences.
Extending leads
These do exactly what is says, they ‘extend’ away from the owner for a certain distance before running out of slack. With these leashes the owner has control of when to stop the lead extending further and can be used just like a normal leash if needs be.
Slip leads
These leads are a simple type of lead with a loop on both sides normally with and adjustable clip at the end that tightens when pulled or loosens around the dog’s neck for comfort when there is no pulling. Used by many for dog training.
Nylon leads
This is the cheaper option of dog lead, the simplest form of dog leash available, often causes rubbing and digging into your dog’s skin. Nylon leashes are best avoided.
Bungee leads
These leads help to eliminate the slack that other leads cause so that your dog does not trip over the leash and there is less pulling on your arm from a dog in the training process.
Leather leads
This is a popular type of lead that is comfortable for your dog and gives you full control of how far your dog can wonder. A good lead for training but can be tiring on your arm if your dog tends to try and pull you around.
My Conclusion
It is the preference of the trainer in hand at the end of the day but I feel leather leads are best for me and show your dog sum gentle authority when starting to train. Letting your dog wonder too far on walks can give your dog too much freedom and chance to misbehave.
If you are interested in training then I would go for a leather lead to begin, if you just like going for walks in the park or your dog is well behaved then you could maybe opt for an extendable leash.
CARLOS
Dog leashes or leads are an extremely essential training tool or even just for general care and wellbeing for your dog. Whether you use your leash for taking you dog for long walks or only use it for teaching your dog right from wrong in the comfort of your back garden, a lead is always an important buy for you and your dog.
As a dog owner and a consumer, your choice of dog leads/leashes is as you might expect, huge. With so much choice and variations, choosing which lead or leash to use can be a bigger challenge than the actual training of your dog.
So what are the different kinds of leads and leashes? Well trust me there are thousands out there to choose from, I will only go through a few of the more popular types of leash as I’m sure there are many different types of leads being brought onto the market every week and it would be an impossible task to keep track of all of them.
In the next part of this article I will first go through the different types of lead then finish off with my personal views and preferences.
Extending leads
These do exactly what is says, they ‘extend’ away from the owner for a certain distance before running out of slack. With these leashes the owner has control of when to stop the lead extending further and can be used just like a normal leash if needs be.
Slip leads
These leads are a simple type of lead with a loop on both sides normally with and adjustable clip at the end that tightens when pulled or loosens around the dog’s neck for comfort when there is no pulling. Used by many for dog training.
Nylon leads
This is the cheaper option of dog lead, the simplest form of dog leash available, often causes rubbing and digging into your dog’s skin. Nylon leashes are best avoided.
Bungee leads
These leads help to eliminate the slack that other leads cause so that your dog does not trip over the leash and there is less pulling on your arm from a dog in the training process.
Leather leads
This is a popular type of lead that is comfortable for your dog and gives you full control of how far your dog can wonder. A good lead for training but can be tiring on your arm if your dog tends to try and pull you around.
My Conclusion
It is the preference of the trainer in hand at the end of the day but I feel leather leads are best for me and show your dog sum gentle authority when starting to train. Letting your dog wonder too far on walks can give your dog too much freedom and chance to misbehave.
If you are interested in training then I would go for a leather lead to begin, if you just like going for walks in the park or your dog is well behaved then you could maybe opt for an extendable leash.
CARLOS
Aug
15
Alicia asked:
I was wondering what kind of dog the large grey and white long haired dog in the front-line plus advertisement might be. It is the most beautiful dog with all that flowing long hair and those big ears.
COLTON
I was wondering what kind of dog the large grey and white long haired dog in the front-line plus advertisement might be. It is the most beautiful dog with all that flowing long hair and those big ears.
COLTON
Aug
13
poolesvillegc asked:
State - VA
County - Loudoun
My dog was in my front yard (no fence), ran after the other dog, presumably to play. The other dog had some staples that tore a little. A tussle (no biting) ensued between the two dogs. The owner jumped on top of both dogs, and re-injured his back.
State - VA
County - Loudoun
My dog was in my front yard (no fence), ran after the other dog, presumably to play. The other dog had some staples that tore a little. A tussle (no biting) ensued between the two dogs. The owner jumped on top of both dogs, and re-injured his back.
He wants me to pay the vet bill, and for his time lost at work 3 days, which he claims is $4000.
Am I stupid to just give him a grand to make the problem go away?
I had my hand on my dog, I turned away for a moment, and she dashed away. His dog was on a lead!
AMBROSE
