paintandhardware asked:


The child has slept on the couch and the next day he is sneezing, watery eyes and so forth. He has played with the dog and sits and plays on the couch without anything happening. Is there some kind of shampoo for the dog or shots or something that can be done so the three of them can stay together. (2 dogs; pugs) The dogs are 1 year and 1 1/2 years old. Please help! Is it the dogs? They are bathed weekly.

LLOYD

gabytzu23 asked:

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NICHOLAS

Abby Shemesh asked:


Dog socialization is one of the most overlooked principals in training your dog successfully.  Lack of dog socialization ties into dog obedience and dog aggression problems more than most dog owners know. Seeing this many times, a dog owner underestimates the power of dog socialization - especially as puppies. The younger - the better. Taking your dog to your local dog park of beach or even on a walk means a great deal to the way your dog’s mental attitude is formed. Trying to skip this, step usually results in a lack of balance in your dog’s human/dog or dog/dog relationships.

 

In simple terms - take you dog to the dog park or play area weekly. Let them play with dogs without you trying to control every movement. Dogs need to establish a doggie relationships on their own terms - not human terms. The dog realm and human realm are very different standards. Yes, be mindful of your dogs actions and safety but this doesn’t mean hindering your dog’s ability to create standing relationships with other dogs. Obviously if a dog seems aggressive then take the necessary precautions of safety first socialization second. 

 

In my experience, a visit to the dog park or dog play area can work wonders for you dog’s relationships with other dogs and humans as well. I usually pop in anywhere from 1-3 times per week for a little playmate time and of course exercise. Keeping to a similar schedule, will benefit your dog’s disposition greatly. Good luck!



CLIFTON

gsoto83 asked:

this was another one of those much does. Its Flogging Molly’s Salty Dog and The movie Pirates of the Carribean.

OSWALDO

Gerry Restrivera asked:


Are you getting annoyed by the destructive chewing behavior of your dog? Do you want your puppy or dog to stop chewing shoes, mats, carpets, clothing, furniture and anything he can reach? Dogs don’t have to be angry to do this destructive chewing they do this because this is their natural behavior as dogs. Chewing is part of puppies development and a natural behavior of dogs. To stop dog from chewing anything around the house, dog owners must be aware of their habits and behavior.

Dogs unnecessary chewing is the result of boredom, loneliness, curiosity, hunger and dental problems. For puppies teething can also be added in the main reasons why they chew. To stop dog from chewing you must understand why dogs chew.

For dental problems, dogs keep chewing anything to relieve gum pains. You may observe your dog if they have dental problem when they hesitate to eat even if they are hungry. You may also put attention on how they chew their food. If they always chew on one side of the mouth, your dog might have dental problems. Bad breath and tartar accumulation on the teeth and gums are some of the symptoms of dental problem. It’s a good thing to have your dog examined by a veterinarian to evaluate his dental problems and stop dog from chewing the wrong things. For puppies with teething problem, you may give safe chew toys to encourage him to chew on his toys and stop dog from chewing anything around the house.

Boredom stimulate dogs to chew and if you know how to give your dog the right attention, destructive chewing can be avoided. Take your dog for a walk or play ball with him. Give your dog variety of toys he can chew and play with to stop dog from chewing things he is not suppose to chew. You can also give him obedience training to learn more techniques to stop dog chewing problems.

Curiosity is another reason why dogs chew anything he can reach. You can chew proof your house and keep chewable things out of reach of your dog. If you will leave your dog alone without any human supervision, give him a nice place of his own and toys he can play and chew to stop dog from chewing things around the house.

Give your dogs chewable alternatives like chew toys until you train him to stop destructive chewing. When you are correcting your dogs not to chew anything around the house, encourage your dog to chew his toys and praise him for doing the right thing and for chewing his own toys. Appropriate correction of the bad habits and giving praise can stop dog from chewing the wrong things.

You can stop dog from chewing the wrong things if you know the right techniques and strategies to manage your dogs’ problems. Proper training for your dog is something that dog owners must learn. While chewing is a natural behavior of dogs it can be well managed to stop dog from chewing anything around the house.

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GERARDO

Destiny M asked:


My fiancee and I can’t agree on the kind of dog to get. I want a smaller dog such as a mini yorkie. He thinks they are ugly. Any suggestions. Small dogs preferred.

STANFORD

Marc Goldberg, CDT asked:


As a dog trainer, living a structured life with my dogs comes as second nature to me. Their lives are neatly divided into three categories: work, rest and play. Because my personal dogs are free from the major problems plaguing most of my clients, I also allow them a certain amount of liberty in the home. I call this “I Have No Idea What The Dog Is Doing” time.

This article is not about training dogs. Whatever method you use to train dogs cannot succeed if the dog is living in pandemonium when not training. I’d like to write about living with dogs, not training them.

Unlike most “civilians,” my life revolves around the dogs. I know where they are and what they are doing almost every moment of their lives. They have earned those moments when they are loose and unattended. Yet loose dogs, not carefully observed by their owners, are those who cause the most trouble…and bring trainers the most business.

Housebreaking errors, chewing and incessant barking are crimes, yes. But typically, they are crimes of opportunity. Eliminate the opportunity and you also eliminate the crime. Simply stated, do that for long enough and the dog becomes so accustomed to good behavior that he barely remembers how to be naughty.

Another major contributor to dog behavior problems is when the relationship between dog and owner is not in good order. For example, dogs do not bite or growl up the flow chart, unless the behavior is driven be fear. However, dogs may guard space and resources from their owners when they perceive themselves to be above the owner on the flow chart of authority.

Since I’m talking about authority and relationship, the question arises as to whether this concept is the same as dominance and submission. It also brings to mind the question of whether humans and dogs can enjoy partnership as opposed to relationship based strictly on authority and respect for same. To speak to this issue, let’s first examine how dogs relate in the pack.

In observing my own three dogs as they live with one another I have come to some conclusions about this matter. My Doberman is the pack leader. Either of the other two will yield to him on any issue he chooses. The Border Collie mix is next in line. He does not challenge the Dobe on any issue of importance. Yet, he does demand this same respect from the Rat Terrier, who will yield to either of them if they demand.

Does this mean that the pecking order is clear, and ever present? Yes and no. Many a time have I seen the Rat Terrier playfully grab my tolerant Dobe by the throat, or bite his rear hock as he’s walking away. She’ll also steal a bone right out from under him if he’s not careful.

How can this happen and how does the structure of the dog pack permit such acts of defiance? Simple. The Dobe only puts his foot down on matters which truly concern him. From her body language, he realizes that the terrier isn’t seriously challenging him when she bites at him. So he responds playfully if he’s in the mood. Or he stops her with a hard look if he’s not. He does the same with the Border Collie, and so forth down the line.

And up the line. No superior pack member can or will force a subordinate to play if the subordinate does not wish. Each has a certain control over his own life and the lives of the others.

There is little serious discipline to be practiced among them precisely because the pack structure is well understood by each of the dogs. I represent the most critical aspect of the hierarchy. There is an unassailable law which applies to the entire pack, whether they are acting as individuals or as a group. They must each obey me, individually and as a pack. I have the right to place any of their bodies where I wish them to go. I have the right to take each of their resources. And I have the right to reinforce known rules upon any member.

It is this clarity of authority which allows the pack to function as a partnership. Even lower ranking members feel comfortable demanding their share of resources, whether it be jockeying for my touch, dividing bones, or sleeping space on the dog beds. I am quite sure that there would be a great deal more squabbling if my presence was not foremost in the dogs’ minds.

But the concept of work, rest and play has been deeply instilled into each of these dogs. Therefore, the abundant use of obvious authority is not necessary anywhere within the food chain. It is not often that my Dobe must fix the terrier with a hard glare. And it is not often that I must shoot one at him. That’s because I have rigged their lives with such a high degree of structure that each knows his place relative to the other, and to me. My dogs are under specific obedience commands only occasionally, when necessary. Life is relatively peaceful, and power is shared most of the time.

I constantly see clients in my home. They bring unruly or aggressive dogs into my environment. Therefore, my dogs are all accustomed to being crated when I need them out of the way. They cope easily with this confinement (rest) because they also receive adequate play and work time. It’s just part of the balance of life.

This balance is also the centerpiece of my training with client dogs. If the dog is living in my house, his schedule is quickly meshed with those of my pack. There are defined moments when we work, when we rest in the crate or on tether, and there are specific times when we play. Play is supervised and has rules. All good games have rules. My primary rule for playing dogs is that they not fight over resources such as toys or space, and that they moderate their play style so as not to overwhelm any dog. This does not come natural to most client dogs. They have to be shown that they can share and that they can play without overpowering. But once the dog realizes he will have access to all this, he’s willing to access them on my terms. That yielding to my rules doesn’t happen without gentle insistence on my part. I do insist. And it does happen.

For example, many of the dogs I train do not like the crate, according to their owners. Yes, for the first couple of days I find I must insist they step into the crate and remain quiet in there. Generally, by the third day, most dogs are cheerfully hopping into the crate for me under their own steam. That’s because they know they may randomly receive a treat for loading. They also accord me the power to ask them to place themselves within.  I also feed in crates, building the concept that this is the dog’s private, happy space.

Usually, a dog who respects your authority to place his body in a crate, is also a dog who will not growl at you for moving him off a couch, or otherwise taking resources. I believe a dog demonstrates this respect by crating himself when you point at the open door.

Quiet in the home as well as the crate is very important to me. I cannot abide meaningless barking. I do permit the occasional bark of happiness or alert. But barking without purpose merely serves as expression of a dog’s needless frustration. Once I have stopped useless barking, I find the dog far likelier to remain in a calm frame of mind. That is the state in which I want him to live most of the time.

It is a good idea to walk through the dog’s space occasionally instead of walking around. The subtle message is: all the space in the world belongs to me, yet I do share it with you. I think similarly of toys. I do have a bunch of dog toys, but they’re not scattered all around the house. I keep them put away in a box. When I want the dogs to enjoy them, I pull a few out and distribute them. Sometimes I even put my own saliva on them, marking them as mine. Not so curiously, those are the most sought after of the dog toys. If they’re good enough to belong to the boss….

I have a confession to make. Probably sixty percent of the learning experience I give to client dogs comes from highly structured, managed animal husbandry. It doesn’t come from training at all, at least not what we would label traditional dog training. Yet it is the most powerful form of dog training there is…living with dogs in a way that makes sense to them, and encourages them to collaborate within the pack.

Partnership does not mean equality. It means fulfillment to each, and to each his fair share of the “stuff of life.” Respecting the authority of the boss and respecting the needs of the dog enables each to partake of the relationship in a way that deeply satisfies both dog and owner.

Recently I trained a 14 week old Labrador puppy. I nicknamed him the Pirhana. This puppy was a major biter, with no bite inhibition. The owner’s girlfriend is covered in scars and scratches. I found the Pirhana detached from humans in that he neither asked for nor accepted any form of affection. He was not housebroken. And his play with my dogs was aggressive.

I lived with this dog for only ten days. But that ten days was composed of 240 hours, or 14,400 minutes, or 864,000 seconds. For each of those 864,000 seconds I managed that dog, whether it was how he was permitted to use his mouth, when he ate and where he eliminated. The result was a puppy who finally began to solicit affection, did not bite me, played appropriately with the other dogs, and who did not have a single accident in his last nine days of living with me. I also trained him to walk nicely on a leash, not to jump, and to come when called. Those skills took only a couple of hours to teach. The Pirhana , really named Frank, is an incredibly smart dog. However, he was a puppy completely devoid of respect for authority, and in fact, ignorant of the entire concept. It was the management of living with me that turned him around. The dog training was a small bonus.

The day after he went home his owner wrote to me:

Today was the first day Frank was truly a member of our family.  Sara (the owner’s three year old daughter) and Frank spent the entire day with each other and I have never seen either of them so happy.

Frank has become the affectionate and wonderful puppy that we knew was inside.  We have seen too many positive changes to even list.  The most important, and most evident, is that he is HAPPY!  Rather than limiting him, his boundaries and rules have set him free.

We realize that there is a lot of work to be done.  This is work we look forward to.  We have no doubt that the investment of time will pay dividends for a lifetime.

We look forward to working with you as Frank continues to grow and develop into the best friend he was meant to be.

Thanks so much,

Kelly, Sara and Karl

 

You can do get the same great results with your dog. I’m no miracle worker. All I did for Frank, formerly known as the Pirhana, was to manage his life and his resources long enough for his true nature to come forward. Frank is a dog. A dog is most comfortable in pack drive…the drive to collaborate with the leader and receive his share of resources including food, water, space, playtime, and love.



CHARLES

Kelly Marshall asked:


Wolf-like features and traits are often seen in various or rather all breeds of dogs as dogs are relatives of the wolf family from time immemorial. A dog, whether the Great Dane or the tiny Chihuahua, belongs to the wolf family and hence exhibits features particular to the wolves.

Dogs, like wolves, can run or walk for very long stretches. A dog has the capacity and potential to move about fifteen miles in a day. Dogs can cover long spaces as it is an inherent feature in them. Only strains that have been tampered with by man and altered through selective breeding processes may behave otherwise.

It is essential for a dog to walk or else he or she can behaving weirdly. Howling, biting, hollowing the ground and even trying to get away can be symptoms of the dog’s depression due to lack of walking.

Dog walking is the most wonderful action for the dog. You can put your dog on leash or even walk your dog without it. It is the best and the easiest method by which you can keep your dog as fit as a fiddle.

Dog walking serves two purposes. It is a sort of work out for you as well as your dog. Also, it provides you with the chance of getting together with people. You can make your dog walk a fun activity by assembling people and convening a “dog play group.

Your dog needs to be taken care of and paid a lot of notice when out on a walk. Get your dog to urinate at your house and then take him or her out. This must be done so that your dog does not urinate or excrete in the lawns or gardens of people living next to your home. Your dog should also be well behaved and not annoy other people.

Dog walking can be great fun only if your dog listens to your instructions. It makes no sense to fly huff and puff and fly to keep up with a dog that is scooting down the road. Teach your dog to walk in such a way that you do not have to keep controlling the leash. A strained leash is unhealthy for you as well as the dog. Initially you will be required to be rather strict as an enthusiastic dog will naturally tend to scoot. It will take a while before your dog will learn to walk according to your walking speed.

You can always let others walk your dog but just make sure that they know the norms. They should not help him develop other customs regarding the leash or else the steadiness will alter. They should prevent tugging at the leash. It is important that dog walking becomes an enjoyable activity for both of you. You as well as your dog must like it or else it turns into a pointless exercise.

Food Habits

Dogs, in their earlier days of preying and scavenging for food, would kill smaller animals and devour every part of the corpse- the insides, the bones as well as the outer covering. Hence malnutrition or inadequate food consumption was not an issue at all. The only difficulty that would crop up at times was starvation as they had to explore and kill to feed themselves.

Nowadays the scene has altered. As pets they eat endlessly and often are overfed. Now, they suffer from nutritional problems as they do not observe proper dietary measures. However this problem has been resolved by the different companies that make dog food. They have released several products that claim to be “complete” and “balanced” i.e. they contain minerals and other nutritional contents in the right proportions.

Veterinarians as well as people who have dogs as pets have started recommending and using these products. Hence this issue has been tackled effectively. The dogs that either eat only food made at home or rejected or even spoilt food suffer from such disorders.

Your dog can never be a robust and fit dog if he or she lacks adequate minerals or is obsessively fed. The immunity system of your dog suffers a jolt. Antibody generation is affected and hence any contagion can increase at an alarming rate. This will lead to fever or diarrhea or other sickness and your dog will refuse to eat. Your dog will grow leaner.



ERNIE