Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Camp For Dogs
Just finished interview with Kris Hanna from Camp Bow Wow. Check it out and get some great boarding and daycare tips. Learn what you should do before you leave your best friend while you're on vacation.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
House Training
Housetraining Guide
6 steps to successfully potty train your dog
1) Is your dog healthy? If your pup has a physiological problem such as worms or a urinary tract infection, he has little or no control over his bladder or bowel.
2) Regulate food & water. Regulars feeding and watering schedules control the input so you can predict the output. After your dog is finished eating pick up the leftover food. Use common sense in regulating water. If your dog is outside all day he must have water at all times.
3) Supervise or confine at all times. Do not allow the pup in unsupervised areas of the house. Keep the pup in the bedroom with you at night in a crate, exercise pen or on a tie down. When you are home to supervise tether the dog to your chair or yourself so he can not sneak off and have an accident. In your absence confine the pup safely to a small room like a bathroom or laundry room or in a crate. Never tether the dog when you cannot supervise it.
4) Reward, reward, reward. Select one potty area for the pup. If you take him to the same place each time, he will start to go to his pee zone on his own. Allow 3-5 minutes to eliminate, otherwise continue supervision and confinement. When the pup relieves himself – immediately reinforce with praise and a food treat. Teach the dog to eliminate on cue (“get busy”, “tinkle”). Say this command as your dog performs the desired behavior.
5) Correction. Reprimands must occur during the act. Delayed punishment, even a few seconds after the behavior, does not work. Use sound and motion to correct the pup when he starts to relieve himself in the wrong area. As the pup starts to squat, startle and distract him. Go to the dog in a calm, neutral manner and take him outside to finish. Learn from mistakes, and watch your dog closer to prevent accidents.
Never – under any circumstances hit your dog!!
6) Odor Neutralize. Use a good odor neutralizer to clean up any messes. Nature’s Miracle and Outright are some brands sold in stores. White vinegar mixed 50/50 with water is also a great odor neutralizer. Do not allow the pup to watch you clean up accidents.
Be consistent. The more constant you are with these 6 steps, the faster your dog will learn.
Be patient. Your dog is learning something new. It will take time and effort, but the results are well worth it.
Watch your timing. The biggest mistake people make is not rewarding immediately after the desired behavior.
If your dog regresses, go backwards a little. Confine him more and reward him more often.
©Dogs Etc.
(714)393-0432
my-zen-dog.com
6 steps to successfully potty train your dog
1) Is your dog healthy? If your pup has a physiological problem such as worms or a urinary tract infection, he has little or no control over his bladder or bowel.
2) Regulate food & water. Regulars feeding and watering schedules control the input so you can predict the output. After your dog is finished eating pick up the leftover food. Use common sense in regulating water. If your dog is outside all day he must have water at all times.
3) Supervise or confine at all times. Do not allow the pup in unsupervised areas of the house. Keep the pup in the bedroom with you at night in a crate, exercise pen or on a tie down. When you are home to supervise tether the dog to your chair or yourself so he can not sneak off and have an accident. In your absence confine the pup safely to a small room like a bathroom or laundry room or in a crate. Never tether the dog when you cannot supervise it.
4) Reward, reward, reward. Select one potty area for the pup. If you take him to the same place each time, he will start to go to his pee zone on his own. Allow 3-5 minutes to eliminate, otherwise continue supervision and confinement. When the pup relieves himself – immediately reinforce with praise and a food treat. Teach the dog to eliminate on cue (“get busy”, “tinkle”). Say this command as your dog performs the desired behavior.
5) Correction. Reprimands must occur during the act. Delayed punishment, even a few seconds after the behavior, does not work. Use sound and motion to correct the pup when he starts to relieve himself in the wrong area. As the pup starts to squat, startle and distract him. Go to the dog in a calm, neutral manner and take him outside to finish. Learn from mistakes, and watch your dog closer to prevent accidents.
Never – under any circumstances hit your dog!!
6) Odor Neutralize. Use a good odor neutralizer to clean up any messes. Nature’s Miracle and Outright are some brands sold in stores. White vinegar mixed 50/50 with water is also a great odor neutralizer. Do not allow the pup to watch you clean up accidents.
Be consistent. The more constant you are with these 6 steps, the faster your dog will learn.
Be patient. Your dog is learning something new. It will take time and effort, but the results are well worth it.
Watch your timing. The biggest mistake people make is not rewarding immediately after the desired behavior.
If your dog regresses, go backwards a little. Confine him more and reward him more often.
©Dogs Etc.
(714)393-0432
my-zen-dog.com
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Is Your Dog Getting Enough Exercise?
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Monday, December 14, 2009
Feeding Your Dog Made Easy
Not sure what to feed your dog? Don't know how to make the switch? Raw food, home cooked, grain free... There are so many great choices available it's hard to determine what you should feed your dog. Check out this informative book on exactly how and what to do.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Go Raw!!!
Heard about all the benefits of the raw food diet for your dog, but not sure how to start? Get all the information you need to maker sure your dog is getting the best possible nutrition you can give them. They'll thank you for it.
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