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		<title>A Few Ways To Housebreak An Older Dog</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:44:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stanley Duray</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you just got yourself a new dog that is a little older? Have you gone and got it from the pound, or bought it off someone else? If this is the case, then it might well be that you have to housebreak the dog yourself. Commonly when a new dog comes to a new house, they will use the toilet inside the house. This can be because of stressful situations that they have gone through in their life, or simply because they have not yet been trained at all by their previous owner or owners. As such here are some ways to housebreak an older dog but you will need to take on board as the new owner.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you just got yourself a new dog that is a little older? Have you gone and got it from the pound, or bought it off someone else? If this is the case, then it might well be that you have to housebreak the dog yourself. Commonly when a new dog comes to a new house, they will use the toilet inside the house. This can be because of stressful situations that they have gone through in their life, or simply because they have not yet been trained at all by their previous owner or owners. As such here are some ways to housebreak an older dog but you will need to take on board as the new owner.</p>
<p>You need to remember that there are three times in the day when the dog will commonly want to use the toilet. These will be during each morning after they woke up, in the night-time prior to them sleeping, and also between half an hour and one hour after they had eaten each meal that they have. It is therefore very important that you take the dog out at each of these occasions.</p>
<p>You need to be doing this and doing it on a regular basis. If you bring your dog outside and they end up doing the right thing and using the toilet in the right place and at the right time then you should make sure that you offer them some praise by giving them a little edible treat and stroking them or patting them on the head.</p>
<p>When the dog is in the house, try to keep it in your sight at all times. Make sure that you also restrict the animal to certain places within the house, preferably near to the doorway you take them out.</p>
<p>When you do take out your dog and they fail to defecate or urinate as you might expect them to, it is going to be important for you to bring them back inside and then take them back out 20 to 30 minutes afterwards.</p>
<p>As well as keeping a regular schedule where you bring in outside, it is going to be important future also generate a schedule where you are feeding them at exactly the same sort of time each day. It is therefore important that you make sure this fits in with your own daily schedule so that you can keep to it.</p>
<p>If the dog does end up going inside, then you should have some proper methods of punishment ready to use. These should not be too harsh, as this will not help matters at all. If you do these things your dog should be housebroken in no time.</p>
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		<title>Becoming Familiar With Your Pet Bird And If It Is Sick</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:05:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Frank Froggatt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For virtually every family which has a pet, you already know how vital they can grow to be to your household. And pet birds in many cases are among a number of the most in-demand pets that you may obtain. They don't demand as much of one's time as cats and dogs do, they are excellent pets for those that have youngsters and people that don't have a lot of time on their hands because of responsibilities,]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For any household that has a pet, you know how significant they can grow to be for your household. A type of pet that&#8217;s quite popular which you might not necessarily think about is a bird. If yours is a family that has a lot of responsibilities and not a lot of time to devote to a pet such as the amount that it takes for a dog or a cat, then having a bird is perfect, because as long as you do just a few things for them they are fine.</p>
<p>Like any other pet though there is a possibility that your bird can become sick, and since you probably won&#8217;t spend near enough time with it to know it, it may be difficult to be aware of changes to it which would indicate sickness,. Fortunately though, there are some things that can be done to help you to pay closer attention to the bird that will help you to be aware if it becomes ill.</p>
<p>If your bird is a singer like most do, it is quite easy to tell if a bird is ill by listening to it. Singing is the way that birds communicate with the outside world. Most people that don&#8217;t know any better think that a bird is just making noise, but as you get to know the bird you&#8217;ll be able to tell the various sounds that it makes throughout the day. There are birds who have different songs for both the morning and the evening. You may also notice that your bird will make separate sounds when coming into contact with the various members in your family.</p>
<p>There will be noises that it makes when you change its food or water, or when you put something in the cage. You need to make yourself become aware of these differences in your pet as it is your responsibility as their caregiver. This will allow you to know immediately when something is various. If your bird stops making the noises that they have always made, or makes new noises you have never heard before, they might be sick.</p>
<p>Like sounds, your bird will develop movements that you should be able to recognize. You will be able to notice changes in the birds activities in both the day and night hours as well as know by the bird patterns where it most likes to perch and hang out.</p>
<p>Being aware of this is important because if it has a sudden behavioral change like hanging out on the floor of the cage rather that it&#8217;s favorite perch you will know that it is time to take notice and pay attention to the bird. In the same way if your bird starts acting erratically and flying around the cage in an unusual way or is trying to frantically get out of the cage, it could also be sick. Don&#8217;t hesitate to take your bird to the vet if you are in doubt.</p>
<p>It appears that it is all about getting to know your bird, and the only method that you could truly accomplish that would be to spend a sprinkle of time in attending to it. A very wonderful means for you to interact with and get acquainted with your bird is through <a href="http://cockatielbirdcage.com/clicker-for-birds/">training your bird</a>. Learn to try this at http://cockatielbirdcage.com</p>
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		<title>Dog Training Methods And Their Uses</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:40:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kurt Dorey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dog obedience is very important, so it is wise to train a dog early and thoroughly. There are a wide variety of different training methods for dogs, and what works for some dogs may not work for others. Many people train their own dogs, while other people turn to obedience schools for dog training. Here are some basic tips on dog training that we hope you can put to good use.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dog obedience is very important, so it is wise to train a dog early and thoroughly. There are a wide variety of different training methods for dogs, and what works for some dogs may not work for others. Many people train their own dogs, while other people turn to obedience schools for dog training. Here are some basic tips on dog training that we hope you can put to good use.</p>
<p>The first and most common form of training for dogs is positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement simply means doing something positive for the dog to reward correct behavior. This can come in the form of physical or audible praise, or more effectively, in the form of a doggie treat. Pet owners often give dogs a treat to reward good behavior, as this is one of the surest ways to ensure the dog repeats those good behaviors in the future.</p>
<p>On the other side of the coin, many pet owners use negative reinforcement to combat bad behavior. This can be as simple as the classic &#8220;bad dog&#8221; or a tap on their behind to let them know that they were bad. Many advanced forms of negative reinforcement use some sort of electric collar.</p>
<p>There are shock collars available that are widely used in dog training to curb a particular type of bad behavior such as excessive barking. These are commonly known as &#8220;bark collars&#8221; and will send a mild electric shock into the dog&#8217;s neck each time he barks. By wearing a collar for an extended period of time, the dog learns to curb her incessant barking.</p>
<p>There is another form of negative reinforcement that utilizes the same basic principle as the bark collar. A shock collar used in conjunction with an invisible fence is used to contain the dog in a particular area such as a yard or piece of property. The dog receives a mild shock each time she attempts to cross the boundary line which in turn lets her know the limitations.</p>
<p>Housebreaking a dog is possibly the most important piece of dog training. Utilizing a bit of both reinforcement methods with the negative reinforcement being kept to a minimum will accomplish this. Reward the dog when he has alerted you to the need to go outside or discipline him when an accident indoors occurs. One should not shout the dog&#8217;s name by itself when disciplining the dog as the dog will not know the difference between discipline and a simple call.</p>
<p>Training a dog is by no means a picnic, but the reward for the owner come the end of it is invaluable. There is a large measure of patience involved in dog training particularly when the dog is quite young, but as the dog grows the patience pays off. A well-trained dog can be the perfect lifetime companion to any individual or family.</p>
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		<title>The Essential Elements of Dog Training</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:53:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Taylor Martinerin</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Training your dog is an important step at the start of your dogs life to ensure proper behavior, or later in life to correct bad habits. Before you seriously begin training, try to do a little research on your dog&#8217;s breed to determine if there are any bred personality traits or specific little quirks that the breed might possess that would influence training methods.</p>
<p>Training your dog humanely is the key to establishing a healthy relationship with your dog. This means that during the training phase you reward good behaviors and ignore and/or correct bad ones.</p>
<p>You should never use physical violence, &#8220;choke chains&#8221; or other pain inducing methods to correct a behavior. Repeated use of physical force can cause a dog to become extremely skittish around all people and afraid of its master. Using a stern voice, withholding a reward, and physically relocating a dog painlessly can all cause the desired training effect without physically hurting the dog.</p>
<p>The most common training commands &#8211; sit, stay, heel, come and leash walking are easily taught through incentive (reward based) learning. This early learning can be important, since otherwise a dog might develop bad habits that will be significantly harder to unlearn later on. A dog with a strongly developed sense of independence is less likely to learn since he&#8217;s become used to getting his own way too often. When possible, teach your dog basic commands early to avoid this sort of problem in the future.</p>
<p>Remember, your dog does want to please you. With a little patience and a lot of consistency, it&#8217;s not that hard to teach dogs what behaviors you like and what definitely isn&#8217;t allowed. Working from a position of confident leadership you will quickly establish yourself as the leader of the pack and have a well behaved, happy dog to show for it. Maintaining cruel but humane leadership will help ensure that your dog will be able to learn from it&#8217;s mistakes.</p>
<p>Taylor also writes on articles on dog bed selection such as <a href="http://www.large-dog-bed-shop.com/kuranda-dog-beds/">kuranda dog beds.</a></p>
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		<title>Finding A Good Dog Obedience School</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:56:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joan Sebastien</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An ever-increasing number of pet owners apparently favor training schools, over the do-it-yourself strategy. Canine training schools can be quite expensive. However, if you lack the essential practical knowledge, or time to allocate to this task, these schools can be found to carry out every thing on your behalf.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An ever-increasing number of pet owners apparently favor training schools, over the do-it-yourself strategy. Canine training schools can be quite expensive. However, if you lack the essential practical knowledge, or time to allocate to this task, these schools can be found to carry out every thing on your behalf.</p>
<p>Training schools for pet dogs have begun appearing throughout almost every urban center all over North America as well as Europe. Adding quite a bit of hype together with pitch to their promises, some even offer a refund if they will not do well. Many of these schools could be the only option for many dog owners, whose deficiency of knowledge leaves them no other choice.</p>
<p>Quite a few dog owners maintain that the amount of money charged by a lot of these schools can be quite excessive and unjustified. However, when you take a moment to think about the actual costs, like nutrition, supplies, and also training site, you would subsequently come to understand not all the actual charges go into the company&#8217;s wallets. There can be essential costs, as well as the job wages for experienced dog handlers. Seeing as a background check is conducted on the teacher, what better location will there be for the dog to learn to behave?</p>
<p>Be ready to face the consequences with taking your dog to training school. Certain dogs could feel the stress piling up and act accordingly. Equip yourself with a bag and also a scoop, as these will be the most usual indications of tension. Continue to keep your dog on a lead, and notice just what interests him or her and what doesn&#8217;t. It is likely they might not like some of his fellow schoolmates a lot and would like to do something about it. </p>
<p>Lastly, don&#8217;t pass on a poor attitude to your pet, try to relax and enjoy yourself and the dog should more than likely do similar. Keep him or her interested by drawing their attention to you, at least till he or she has had a chance to grow to be acquainted with the actual surrounds.</p>
<p>With fresh legislation coming forth with regards to public behavior regarding dogs, training classes are generally the final and only resource for many pet owners. For dog breeds for instance Boxer, or the Pit Bull, dog keepers would want to place extra care on their training in order to save their dog from being put down by the local authorities should something terrible happen.</p>
<p>Are you considering taking your dog to <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Things-to-Think-About-Regarding-Dog-Training-Schools&amp;id=3767603">dog training school</a>? Read more of the facts about <a href="http://www.goarticles.com/cgi-bin/showa.cgi?C=2586099">dog training schools</a>.</p>
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