Nicole asked:


I am interested in breeding a small dog breed. I am open to the type of breed but I wanted to get some suggestions and personal experience information. What type of dog would say is a more popular choice? What type of steps are involved in becoming a dog breeder? Should I get AKC dogs and how do I go about getting the puppies certified? Any information at all would be helpful. Thanks

JOESPH

Tara asked:


When baking dog treats, what kinds of herbs or other ingredients can I use to flavor them? I want to be careful of what I use, and not add anything that could harm my dogs. Do you know of anything? Also- is garlic powder dangerous for dogs?

RUPERT

rdguerra@flash.net asked:


Our dog seems attracted to destroy our sago palms. She chews the frawns and then the new growth as it comes out. Is there a scent or taste that is known to attract dogs.

VIRGIL

Gerry Restrivera asked:


Dogs are social animals, and a friendly dog in a stressful situation would never attack or bite. However, many cases of individuals bitten by dogs belie this. Thus, it is important to know how to prevent dogs from biting.

If you want to own a dog or already own one and you want to prevent dogs from biting anyone, there are two things you need to remember: first, you have to train your dog to be friendly; and second, you have to avoid putting him in stressful situations.

Dogs feel stressed by unfamiliar objects, people or places, or by unpredictable behavior. However, the degree of unfamiliarity and unpredictability is different from dog to dog. In a crowd, some dogs are friendly to strangers while others are not. What spells the difference between these dogs isn’t breed but how well they were raised. Thus, you can prevent dogs from biting if you properly train your dog.

How to prevent dogs from biting

Although there is no guarantee that your dog will never attack or bite anyone, these six tips will significantly reduce the risks of your dog attacking or biting someone:

1. Familiarity with people and environment will help you to prevent dogs from biting. Create positive and pleasant encounters for your dog with objects, people and places within the first 8 to 16 weeks of his life, especially with those he would likely encounter during his lifetime. To prevent dogs from biting introduce them immediately to various kinds of objects in your house and outside your house (e.g. your vacuum cleaner), to various kinds of people (e.g. the postman), and to various kinds of environments (e.g. your car). Introduce him also to grooming, to the vet, and to other animals, especially other dogs. Some dogs don’t think they’re dogs. You don’t want your dog to have an identity crisis, do you?

2. Familiarize dogs to being touched to prevent dogs from biting as early as possible but supervise dogs when they are with young children as much as possible. It is better your dog realizes early on that you and others mean no harm when you hold him since you can’t avoid touching him or him being touched by other people, especially when he has to be groomed or to be brought to the vet. However, how he is held is important to him. If he is held improperly, as most young children would hold him, he becomes terrified of being touched.

3. Another tip to prevent dogs from biting is to create a home for dogs where they can find peace, safety and security and teach others to respect it. Your dog would encounter at least several stressful situations in his lifetime and that’s all but normal in a dog’s life. However, if dogs has a haven to go home to, it will prevent dogs from biting, as they would more likely dash to their dog house rather than attack.

4. Tie your dog when walking him in public but not more than 8 hours in one place. Dogs tend to get temperamental and aggressive when tied since they experience barrier frustration. They are more likely to attack and bite when approached since it seems to them their territory is being intruded and, because they cannot flee, they fight the intruder. However, when walking your dog, he is better on than off a leash. Supervised dogs are less likely to attack and bite, and also you can keep a better eye on them with a leash and can prevent dogs from biting if they encounter a stressful situation.

5. Another way to prevent dogs from biting is to teach dogs with proper and productive behavior. Though it is highly recommended to enroll your dog, including your family, in a home obedience class, it is just as advisable to consistently reinforce correct and appropriate behavior. Your dog can’t tell the difference between rough-play and real-life situations so don’t show or teach him aggressive behavior, like chasing after or attacking others even for fun. If he exhibits aggressive behavior towards other people or animals, like growling when someone comes too close to his food bowl, seek professional help. It is important to stop dogs biting and aggressive behavior as early as possible.

It’s not all that difficult to prevent dogs from biting and raise them to be friendly, especially if you see dogs as another being that deserves love and attention as much as anyone else does, as much as you do. Most often than not, dogs that attack and bite are neglected dogs. So always remember that behind a good dog is a good pet owner.

If you really want to prevent dogs from biting anyone, you need a dog obedience training to help you transform you dog’s behavior problems at the shortest possible time. Did you know that you can put an end to the stress and annoyance of your dog’s behavior problems by using techniques that will give you immediate results? Discover dog obedience training secrets to stop your dog’s behavior problems visit Dogs’ Corner

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BRANDON

whiteyone asked:

The new music video for Red Fang’s “Prehistoric Dog” Directed by Whitey McConnaughy.

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danielle5247 asked:


My dog used to eat purina one but now we use wellness cuz its the best. What is your dogs favorite food and why?

MIKE

ledzep17395 asked:

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Dennis Fisher asked:


Guard dogs: Can a German Shepherd be a good guard dog and also be good with  small children?

By Dennis Fisher

People thinking about getting a guard dog for their home often ask me this question:        “Can a German Shepherd be a good guard dog and also be good with small children?

Before answering the question I want to know more about the home in which the German Shepherd is going to live, so I reply by asking this question::

“Do you intend keeping the dog confined in your back yard, or  will the dog be a house dog and companion for your children?”

I then tell them:

“If your main reason for wanting to get a dog is guard your property and the dog is not going to be a house dog, then perhaps the German Shepherd Dog is not the right dog for you.”

I go on to explain that I have been breeding German Shepherds for more than 40 years and although my dogs are all excellent guard dogs, I have never ever experienced any problems with my dogs displaying aggression towards children.    The reason for this is because all my dogs, over the years, have been brought up with small children.  First with my own children and now with my grandchildren.

A German Shepherd is a remarkably intelligent, sensitive animal that thrives on human companionship, love and attention.  If the dog is left on its own and its main purpose is to guard the home, the dog will do this job satisfactorily.  But the animal will never develop its full potential.  In fact there is a distinct danger that the dog might become vicious. There is also a possibility that the dog may not be good with children.

A German Shepherd, brought up with the family and with children that has some basic obedience training, can prove to be completely reliable with children  and trustworthy in every way. It can also be a dependable guard and protection dog - an excellent dual purpose dog.

In recent times, with the huge increase of housebreaking, theft and violent crimes, it has become more and more necessary to have a reliable guard dog at your home.  A well-bred German Shepherd Dog, with a strong protective instinct, can prove to be an exceptionally good guard as well as a delightful companion for your children.

If you want a dog that will be a companion for your children and also a  good guard dog,there are some important points you must consider before getting a German Shepherd Dog.

These are questions you must ask yourself:

 •1.      Will your dog be brought up in the family and play with the children?

•2.      Are you prepared to take your dog for basic obedience training?

•3.      Have you seen both parents of the pup you intend buying?

•4.      Are you satisfied both parents have sound, stable temperaments?

•5.      Does at least one of the parents - either the Sire or Dam - show signs of having a strong protective instinct?

 This last question is very important.  It is an unfortunate fact that many German Shepherd Dogs being bred today lack the strong protective instinct that was once a very marked feature of most German Shepherd Dogs.  This applies to many top winning show dogs.

If you definitely need a good guard dog, in addition to one that is excellent with your children, there is no point in getting a sweet-natured, very friendly dog that is going to welcome every intruder like a long lost friend.

A good, well-bred German Shepherd Dog can provide you with the best of both worlds - an excellent guard dog and one that is  also good with your  children.   It doesn’t necessarily have to come from show-winning stock, as long as it is well-bred and comes from parents with sound temperaments. .

Before you buy your German Shepherd Dog pup try and find out as much as you can about the temperament of the pup’s Sire and Dam.   If at all possible, find out what you can about their  pedigree and bloodlines.   There are many knowledgeable German Shepherd Dog breeders who will be only too willing to provide you with the information you need.

You will find also find a great deal of  useful training information and helpful  advice  about German Shepherds on the following  website http://www.freedogadvice.com

 

 

 

 

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People often approach me for advice about German Shepherds because they know I have  been breeding German Shepherds for more than 40 years.  My dogs are all obedience trained and are also exceptionally good guard dogs.  They are completely trustworthy with children, because they  have be brought up with  children   I can truthfully say that I have never  ever had any unpleasant experiences with my dogs and my children, grand-children or children of friends who come to visit.



CURT

generic asked:


My poodle/doxin growls each time my other dogs goes near him when it has a toy or object in it’s possesion. I have been trying to train my dogs using the “dog whisperer” style. By not reacting and yelling, but by using a stearn “ssh” sound. But it has not been working. Especially when he goes into his cage where he is in his “safety zone”. I even try saying NO and if I try to take the object away, he gets even more aggressive. What techniques should I try or do?
I have 2 other male dogs, which make the growling a little more tense and I take the toys(such as rawhides) away because it causes the dog I am talking about to growl and bark which causes the other male dogs to react and sometimes growl and bark and sometimes bite back. He doesn’t growl all the time, only when I am too close.

STANLEY

Dennis Fisher asked:


  

9 effective ways to stop a dog barking and avoid problems with a neighbor.

By Dennis Fisher.

A dog that keeps on continually barking – especially at night - is a tremendous nuisance and a source of problems  with your neighbor.   Your neighbor could even be a dog lover but a dog bark that goes on and on can upset even the mildest mannered person.

At one time I was training director of an all breeds training school.  A new member of my Club, who had just joined the class, explained that the reason why she had joined the obedience training school was because she had been obliged to get rid of her previous dog – that she loved dearly - because of the complaints of her neighbor, who had objected to the dogs incessant barking at night.

I told her that it was a great pity she had not started the obedience training before and come to training with  the previous dog, because unnecessary barking can be avoided with the correct training.

The same principle applies to dog training problems as with any problems,

One has to look at the situation logically.  First of all determine why has the problems arisen in the first place?  Secondly what effective measure can be taken to solve the problem.

Why do dogs bark?    Dogs have an inherent guarding instinct and the reason why they bark is because they are warning you of intruders.  Obviously you will have no objection to the dog barking for this reason, so it is important to identify the nature of the bark.

With the little bit of training and observing your dog closely you can tell from the sound of the bark, whether it is an unnecessary bark or whether there is a good reason for the barking.

In the case of incessant barking we are obviously not talking about this type of barking.   Why do some dogs bark incessantly without any apparent reason?   A very common reason is because they are bored and lonely.  The dog is a pack animal and craves company.  If you only have one dog, it is highly likely that this could be the reason.

How do you cope with this situation? 

 

Here are nine ways that have worked for many dog owners who have to deal with angry  neighbors who complained about their dog barking.

(1) Get  another dog as a companion for your dog.  If your dog is a large dog, you can get a small dog, preferably a small spayed *****.  They will soon become excellent companions.

 (2) Another solutions is to get a toy for the dog.  Dogs love their own special toys. Choose something very durably like a kong that cannot be damaged. During the day make a point of playing with the dog to get rid of excess energy.

 (3)Also make sure that your dog has it’s own special space to sleep where it can be comfortable and feel secure.  Stress is far more common with dogs than people realize. A dog needs to have it’s own area of security as much as humans.

 (4) Obedience Training is absolutely essential with all dogs.  A training school is an ideal place to train your dog because of the opportunities for socialization.  The socialization should begin early. Not only with this prevent aggression with other dogs as the dog grows older, it will also result in a more balanced temperament.

(5)If it’s not convenient to join a training class, this should still not prevent you from socializing your dog by taking it for a walk in public place.

(6) If you hear your dog barking incessantly at night, first of all establish from the sound of the bark whether the animal is warning you of danger or whether it is just barking with no apparent reason.

 (7)If the dog has had some obedience training, you can go and correct the dog with a firm “No!” in the same way as you did in obedience classes when you had to correct the dog unsatisfactory behavior.  

 (8) If you have never had any obedience classes this make the situation a little difficult.  Don’t shout your correction from inside the house, because this has the effect of giving the dog the attention it wants.  Establish your own training schedule.   Use a command that the dog understands when it does something that is not acceptable to you.

 (9)Although you may be tempted to bring the dog inside, especially if the barking continues at night,  DO NOT DO THIS.   Try and resist the temptation. The dog will obviously bark to attract this type of action from you.

You are invited to visit the following site for a great deal of useful information about dog training:  http://www.freedogadvice.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



BRANDEN