Just a reminder that there is NO drop in conformation class next Tuesday evening. Instead, Braveheart is hosting a collar making class at Paco Collars in Berkeley! Please contact me if you would like to join us there!
Senin, 17 Oktober 2016
Have you ever wished for a conformation handling seminar that will cover EXACTLY what you want to learn about? I am offering just that seminar! On Saturday, January 4, 9-2pm for just $85. For this unique seminar you will get to choose 3 specific issues you want to cover/discuss with your dog! Very limited number of spots to ensure we cover everything! Register today!
Last Sunday I had a very enjoyable day at the Coniston Country Fair, where Id pitched my Cumbria Dog Training stand for the day.
Fran came with me and of course where Fran goes, Maddie goes to.
Thankfully the weather held and we met some lovely people. With Coniston Lake behind us, there cant be many shows with a more beautiful backdrop.
A recent guest has been Olive - aka known as Honeys playmate (poor Olive!).
These two play non stop, both inside and outside the house, and it was noticeable that the day after Olive had been collected, Honey did nothing but sleep. Dont worry about the fierce Chihuahua - when the going gets too hot, she can be seen running under the car for safety. Honey 1 - 0 Every Other Dog !
Meanwhile, taking a leaf out of the The Three Bears nursery rhyme, Honey decides that a larger bed fits quite nicely, thank you very much! The fact that my new floor is not being laid until next week is quite incidental.
With the Country Show season in full swing, my next date is this coming Saturday at the Penrith Show.
I hope to see you there.
Janet
Fran came with me and of course where Fran goes, Maddie goes to.
Thankfully the weather held and we met some lovely people. With Coniston Lake behind us, there cant be many shows with a more beautiful backdrop.
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| Making new friends and with Maddie to my left |
These two play non stop, both inside and outside the house, and it was noticeable that the day after Olive had been collected, Honey did nothing but sleep. Dont worry about the fierce Chihuahua - when the going gets too hot, she can be seen running under the car for safety. Honey 1 - 0 Every Other Dog !
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| Honey chooses Olives left ear for dinner |
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| What is that down there ? |
I hope to see you there.
Janet
Yet again I’m stuck with some lovely dogs !! Jaxson is with me for around three weeks while Tilly and Jake are with me for five.
When Tilly first arrived she was rather anxious, but evenings sitting on my lap ( I know !! ) have allowed a very trusting bond to develop. Jake is a little too big to be given the same treatment but nevertheless, his confidence has grown the more he has been with me and Im very pleased with that. Jake would have appeared in the photos ..... if the battery had lasted !
My new friend Tilly likes to be close to me and I think the photo below sums her up pretty well - although she will have a sudden dash into the bracken, making full use of her little legs to gain maximum speed.
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| "Janet ..... someones looking at me" |
Like the other two, not a nasty bone in his body. Sometimes he just doesnt know when to settle down and let sleeping dogs lie - literally - but Honey soon puts him in his place ! She can snap at any dog and they all get the message and respect her, but in truth its all a front.
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| What are these two looking at ? |
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| Jaxson |
Minggu, 16 Oktober 2016
Last week I was lucky enough to be on vacation in the Dominican Republic, where I spent my days soaking up the sun and reading books on the beach. The first book on my list was Cesar’s Rules by Cesar Millan. For his latest book the Dog Whisperer invited a handful of trainers to meet with him and show him their techniques and methods for working with dogs. The really cool thing about this is that Cesar chose people who use very different training philosophies than himself, including some who have publicly criticized his methods.
When I first got into the profession of dog behavior and training I was very dismayed at how the industry is so adamantly divided between positive dog trainers and dog whisperers. I made it a point to learn from as many different trainers with widely varying approaches, enabling me to take bits and pieces from all of them and make my own unique style. I truly believe that it’s this open-minded, always willing to learn philosophy that has made me successful. I credit Cesar Millan and Ian Dunbar as my two biggest influences - and they are total opposites in training styles.
Dog Whisperers tend to look down on positive trainers as indiscriminant treat machines, while positive trainers scoff at the whisperers as uneducated goons. Early this year, posted a comment on my Facebook page after Cesar’s longtime dog Daddy passed away, which simply said, “No matter what you think of Cesar, you have to admit that Daddy was a pretty special dog.” Within minutes of me hitting the enter key, positive trainers left me long rants on how Cesar is horrible and they were disappointed in me for liking him. This, to me, is a prime example of how close-minded people can be. I never said anything about Cesar’s methods or techniques. I was just morning the loss of a dog – a dog that has done more to help the perception of pit bulls than all other trainers in the world combined. However, they just saw the “C-word” and the door to their mind slammed shut.
I’ve always felt that what the world of dog training needs is not mud-slinging and emotional tirades, but collaboration and support. Aren’t we all on the same team? The way some of these trainers talk about Cesar you would think he was Hitler. Even if you don’t agree with his techniques, I think we can agree that Cesar is not trying to intentionally harm dogs. At worst you might think he’s misguided and misinformed, but not malicious. And even the most purest of positive trainers has to admit that he does some things really well, so why not give him some credit for it, or just say nothing. (I single out positive trainers in this regard because historically they are the most vocal about their dislikes)
I think now is the time to stop all the bickering and come together as peers and work together to improve the dog training industry, and help more people and dogs live better lives together. In this new book, Cesar Millan has taken a big step toward this goal. He’s invited eleven different trainers to show him the best of what they do, so that the reader can decide what techniques might benefit them. Everyone person is different, every situation is different, and every dog is different, requiring a different approach to be successful.
Cesar’s Rules (which I find to be a strange title, given that he’s describing many techniques that he doesn’t use) gives each of the eleven trainers a chance to tell how they work with dogs and why it works for them. It gives the reader a great number of resources and perspectives to experiment with. The book is well written with Cesar’s usual charm and whit coming through each page. I think that all the trainers involved with the book can be proud of how they were depicted and I really hope it’s only a taste of the kind of collaboration to come in the future.
I really hope that Cesar’s Rules will not only help people with their dogs at home, but also begin to bridge the gap in the dog training community. As always, my mind remains open and I’m always looking for the next person or dog to teach me some new tricks.
Ian Dunbar with Cesar Millan
When I first got into the profession of dog behavior and training I was very dismayed at how the industry is so adamantly divided between positive dog trainers and dog whisperers. I made it a point to learn from as many different trainers with widely varying approaches, enabling me to take bits and pieces from all of them and make my own unique style. I truly believe that it’s this open-minded, always willing to learn philosophy that has made me successful. I credit Cesar Millan and Ian Dunbar as my two biggest influences - and they are total opposites in training styles.
Dog Whisperers tend to look down on positive trainers as indiscriminant treat machines, while positive trainers scoff at the whisperers as uneducated goons. Early this year, posted a comment on my Facebook page after Cesar’s longtime dog Daddy passed away, which simply said, “No matter what you think of Cesar, you have to admit that Daddy was a pretty special dog.” Within minutes of me hitting the enter key, positive trainers left me long rants on how Cesar is horrible and they were disappointed in me for liking him. This, to me, is a prime example of how close-minded people can be. I never said anything about Cesar’s methods or techniques. I was just morning the loss of a dog – a dog that has done more to help the perception of pit bulls than all other trainers in the world combined. However, they just saw the “C-word” and the door to their mind slammed shut.
I’ve always felt that what the world of dog training needs is not mud-slinging and emotional tirades, but collaboration and support. Aren’t we all on the same team? The way some of these trainers talk about Cesar you would think he was Hitler. Even if you don’t agree with his techniques, I think we can agree that Cesar is not trying to intentionally harm dogs. At worst you might think he’s misguided and misinformed, but not malicious. And even the most purest of positive trainers has to admit that he does some things really well, so why not give him some credit for it, or just say nothing. (I single out positive trainers in this regard because historically they are the most vocal about their dislikes)
I think now is the time to stop all the bickering and come together as peers and work together to improve the dog training industry, and help more people and dogs live better lives together. In this new book, Cesar Millan has taken a big step toward this goal. He’s invited eleven different trainers to show him the best of what they do, so that the reader can decide what techniques might benefit them. Everyone person is different, every situation is different, and every dog is different, requiring a different approach to be successful.
Cesar’s Rules (which I find to be a strange title, given that he’s describing many techniques that he doesn’t use) gives each of the eleven trainers a chance to tell how they work with dogs and why it works for them. It gives the reader a great number of resources and perspectives to experiment with. The book is well written with Cesar’s usual charm and whit coming through each page. I think that all the trainers involved with the book can be proud of how they were depicted and I really hope it’s only a taste of the kind of collaboration to come in the future.
I really hope that Cesar’s Rules will not only help people with their dogs at home, but also begin to bridge the gap in the dog training community. As always, my mind remains open and I’m always looking for the next person or dog to teach me some new tricks.
Ian Dunbar with Cesar Millan
have a dog, his name is Tuxcitto. Tuxcitto is a Border Collie who is always looking for the possibility of using its herds. It does not matter if the animals need or want livestock if they roam in the area of livestock, they parked.
Tuxcitto is a very intelligent dog and it is very easy to train for most. But if you try to train a dog against their natural instincts, it is a battle. Tuxcitto and I agreed that if he does not want to run around harassing people and other animals, he gets a treat. The system runs on 95% of the time. But there is one big exception, so if you show up with more animals that look like they need a little direction, trafficking quickly lose their power.
This type of event occurs twice a day in our neighborhood. We live about 100 meters from the bay. This means that we have many birds that frequent our region. Add to this the fact that many people feed these birds and ensure that they continue to manifest themselves. Two types of birds that appear every day are ducks and geese. Ducks are the years, but the geese come in winter.
The ducks in our area are quite brazen. If they cross the street, they do not care if a car or other vehicle (we have a lot of golf carts running around too) is to come, they come to stroll across the road to take their sweet time. There is a stable group of about 15 ducks, but on a given day, it may be more or less. And these fellows May 5 or more minutes to walk 15 feet to cross the road because they often go in one line.
This group of ducks is really looking for a direction, it is clear to see Tuxcitto of view. One of the major crossing points duck is about 100 meters from our house. There is one quay fishing and boat launch that ducks like to frequent. They were right to land before launching the boat and swim until they can walk right out of the water as easily as possible.
This has probably been under way since the first person showed up to feed the ducks. And many in the neighborhood and had to leave a little food or stay and indeed it Dole ducks on a regular basis. These ducks can barely fly, they are so well fed.
They also quite an "attitude" and if they feel tired just sit down and go to sleep. And if you want to use the boat launch, or perhaps lead to the frontage road, although difficult is your chance.
Tuxcitto in the first few weeks here, it would often be out of the court or outside its anchor and go walk the neighborhood. We have recently overcome this problem and it is generally in our court or May and go visit the neighbor dogs. But on occasion, when the ducks are particularly noisy when they arrive, Tuxcitto can not resist and wants to go the flock of ducks.
Now, as I mentioned earlier, these ducks are quite independent. To say they do not want mad dog trying to do or go do something they do not want to save the least. But they have little choice when Tuxcitto arrive. The only problem is Tuxcitto no idea how to take them. So he just groups at the same time and then moves up and down in the area.
For many this is better than just feeding the ducks, but others who have not seen this activity before May Tuxcitto eat. There is a lot of barking and honking in progress and some ducks take flight, which adds to the circus. Ducks will not be deprived of their free meal and Tuxcitto rarely moves food.
I usually hear the Ruckus, or someone calls, or Tuxcitto brings flock of ducks home. Yes, some days we have heard of sitting ducks in our front yard. Tuxcitto seems to be pacified when he brings home and as long as they remain in the courtyard just seat and watches. And some day, ducks buy in this little circus.
So what kind of magic dog training have you done to overcome innate behavior? Im not sure there is any way to stop these natural tendencies in this case. Border Collies have been bred to do this type of activity. Tuxcitto will flock, its just part of his makeup.
I work to try to give him the opportunity to exercise this authority in the appropriate framework. I have a close friend who has a goat farm. I take him there often, which is a real challenge because goats have a tough provision. If Tuxcitto was not as quick and agile, he would have been variable in the head more than once. But time spent with goats Tuxcitto gives a good training.
It is quite good for about a week later. This seems to help, but I did not find a definitive solution and I am not sure I ever. It is well to examine your dog race and natural never when training your dog. Try to work within the known limits and not go against the natural instinct. Dog training is both an art and a science sometimes.
Many dogs can adapt to the new training, when Tuxcitto within ten feet of me, he will not disobey a direct order. But if I am not here to say no, it will come as livestock May. Then, around duck feeding time I try to remember to bring or distract him. But in all honesty, I must accept ducks strong need for training.
Tuxcitto is a very intelligent dog and it is very easy to train for most. But if you try to train a dog against their natural instincts, it is a battle. Tuxcitto and I agreed that if he does not want to run around harassing people and other animals, he gets a treat. The system runs on 95% of the time. But there is one big exception, so if you show up with more animals that look like they need a little direction, trafficking quickly lose their power.
This type of event occurs twice a day in our neighborhood. We live about 100 meters from the bay. This means that we have many birds that frequent our region. Add to this the fact that many people feed these birds and ensure that they continue to manifest themselves. Two types of birds that appear every day are ducks and geese. Ducks are the years, but the geese come in winter.
The ducks in our area are quite brazen. If they cross the street, they do not care if a car or other vehicle (we have a lot of golf carts running around too) is to come, they come to stroll across the road to take their sweet time. There is a stable group of about 15 ducks, but on a given day, it may be more or less. And these fellows May 5 or more minutes to walk 15 feet to cross the road because they often go in one line.
This group of ducks is really looking for a direction, it is clear to see Tuxcitto of view. One of the major crossing points duck is about 100 meters from our house. There is one quay fishing and boat launch that ducks like to frequent. They were right to land before launching the boat and swim until they can walk right out of the water as easily as possible.
This has probably been under way since the first person showed up to feed the ducks. And many in the neighborhood and had to leave a little food or stay and indeed it Dole ducks on a regular basis. These ducks can barely fly, they are so well fed.
They also quite an "attitude" and if they feel tired just sit down and go to sleep. And if you want to use the boat launch, or perhaps lead to the frontage road, although difficult is your chance.
Tuxcitto in the first few weeks here, it would often be out of the court or outside its anchor and go walk the neighborhood. We have recently overcome this problem and it is generally in our court or May and go visit the neighbor dogs. But on occasion, when the ducks are particularly noisy when they arrive, Tuxcitto can not resist and wants to go the flock of ducks.
Now, as I mentioned earlier, these ducks are quite independent. To say they do not want mad dog trying to do or go do something they do not want to save the least. But they have little choice when Tuxcitto arrive. The only problem is Tuxcitto no idea how to take them. So he just groups at the same time and then moves up and down in the area.
For many this is better than just feeding the ducks, but others who have not seen this activity before May Tuxcitto eat. There is a lot of barking and honking in progress and some ducks take flight, which adds to the circus. Ducks will not be deprived of their free meal and Tuxcitto rarely moves food.
I usually hear the Ruckus, or someone calls, or Tuxcitto brings flock of ducks home. Yes, some days we have heard of sitting ducks in our front yard. Tuxcitto seems to be pacified when he brings home and as long as they remain in the courtyard just seat and watches. And some day, ducks buy in this little circus.
So what kind of magic dog training have you done to overcome innate behavior? Im not sure there is any way to stop these natural tendencies in this case. Border Collies have been bred to do this type of activity. Tuxcitto will flock, its just part of his makeup.
I work to try to give him the opportunity to exercise this authority in the appropriate framework. I have a close friend who has a goat farm. I take him there often, which is a real challenge because goats have a tough provision. If Tuxcitto was not as quick and agile, he would have been variable in the head more than once. But time spent with goats Tuxcitto gives a good training.
It is quite good for about a week later. This seems to help, but I did not find a definitive solution and I am not sure I ever. It is well to examine your dog race and natural never when training your dog. Try to work within the known limits and not go against the natural instinct. Dog training is both an art and a science sometimes.
Many dogs can adapt to the new training, when Tuxcitto within ten feet of me, he will not disobey a direct order. But if I am not here to say no, it will come as livestock May. Then, around duck feeding time I try to remember to bring or distract him. But in all honesty, I must accept ducks strong need for training.
Sabtu, 15 Oktober 2016
Looking for information on how to use training dogs to stop a dog barking? If so, then the answer is quite simple. There are two ways to do so and ways of working both to stop any new dog beagles for older dogs. The easiest way is to do it yourself approach, but others have found success with the help of dog training to stop barking behavior in its tracks.
The first step of this method of training dogs to stop barking dogs is to punish bad behavior. The animal will probably bark at any time of day and night, but in some cases, it can react in May at certain times. The first step is to understand why the animal behaves in this way. Be careful when it starts to make noise and see if there is a reason for behavior. Some pet owners have learned that their animal is responding to stimulus and outside as the sound of a chime clock, a voice on television or a high frequency. Eliminating these noises can work as a method of training dogs to prohibit barking.
The next training course dog to stop barking is to show that the dog noises are not acceptable and will not be tolerated. This can be done using a spray of water or a loud voice. Some owners will also use a shock collar, but most experts do not recommend it. There is a belief that the shock emits a sharp noise that makes the dog bark even stronger. Others believe that the shock collar can confuse the animal because he can not understand why he is punished.
Usually, a sound or voice is best for training dogs to prevent barking. Animals react to a reprimand because it is your habit of hearing only friendly voice of its owner. Not tell it by clicking the language of a strong or a clap, it can cause to stop immediately. The bottle of water works the same way for dog training compared to bark. A quick burst of water can confuse and disorient the dog just concentrate his mind on something else instead of making noise.
There are many methods of dog training to prevent barking, but the methods of work generally better here. Owners should try different options to see what works best for their situation and their pets.
To learn more about dog obedience training and puppy training courses for your pet to => http://www.trainingdogschool.com
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The first step of this method of training dogs to stop barking dogs is to punish bad behavior. The animal will probably bark at any time of day and night, but in some cases, it can react in May at certain times. The first step is to understand why the animal behaves in this way. Be careful when it starts to make noise and see if there is a reason for behavior. Some pet owners have learned that their animal is responding to stimulus and outside as the sound of a chime clock, a voice on television or a high frequency. Eliminating these noises can work as a method of training dogs to prohibit barking.
The next training course dog to stop barking is to show that the dog noises are not acceptable and will not be tolerated. This can be done using a spray of water or a loud voice. Some owners will also use a shock collar, but most experts do not recommend it. There is a belief that the shock emits a sharp noise that makes the dog bark even stronger. Others believe that the shock collar can confuse the animal because he can not understand why he is punished.
Usually, a sound or voice is best for training dogs to prevent barking. Animals react to a reprimand because it is your habit of hearing only friendly voice of its owner. Not tell it by clicking the language of a strong or a clap, it can cause to stop immediately. The bottle of water works the same way for dog training compared to bark. A quick burst of water can confuse and disorient the dog just concentrate his mind on something else instead of making noise.
There are many methods of dog training to prevent barking, but the methods of work generally better here. Owners should try different options to see what works best for their situation and their pets.
To learn more about dog obedience training and puppy training courses for your pet to => http://www.trainingdogschool.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dean_Forster
As a dog behavior consultant and trainer I’ve been around all kinds of dogs. I’ve also spent countless hours in dog parks and doggie daycares interacting with every variety of breed, size and shape the canine world has to offer. All this pooch exposure has led me to form some interesting conclusions. The most obvious thing that jumps out at me time and time again is that little dogs have many more behavioral issues than their larger counterparts.
I thought to myself, why is that? What is it about smaller dogs that lend them to a greater risk of developing behavior problems? The answer becomes incredibly obvious once I watch the way their human companions interact with them.
Small dogs aren’t born psychologically different than larger dogs. Although man has engineered the outside of dogs in different ways, they’re pretty much the same on the inside. The huge Irish Wolfhound and the teeny, tiny Chihuahua both start out more or less the same – as dogs. The reason that so many more of the little guys end up unstable is us.
We create those issues unintentionally (usually) by the way we treat them. Why we do it is obvious – little dogs are so darn cute. And it’s that cuteness that can be their biggest downfall. People tend to treat them more like their favorite stuffed animals, than like the dogs they are. They baby and coddle them, while neglecting to fulfill their most basic canine needs.
The biggest contributing factor here is that behaviors that you would quickly correct a Rottweiler for are overlooked or ignored in a Maltese. Something like jumping or begging for attention are seen as cute for the small dogs, but as obvious problems that must be corrected in the larger dogs. But so what? We can let the little pooch-a-roos get away with that. Who cares, right? Well, you should care because psychologically, the issues are the same to the dog.
If you have a small dog, it’s best to pretend that he’s huge. And whatever he does something think to yourself, “would this be cool if he was a 120 lb. Mastiff?” If the answer is no, then maybe you should start setting up some boundaries, instead of enabling him to become unstable.
Just today I was at a doggie daycare with a pack of small dogs and I noticed something interesting. Out of the twenty-four dogs that were hanging out there, five of them showed obvious signs of separation anxiety. Of that five 100% were cute little white dogs (Maltese, Bichons, Havanese, Cockapoos or a combo of these breeds). In my experience, cute little white dogs are the most likely to get “loved to death.” As you may remember from my previous blog of that title, that’s when the dog receives boat loads of affection, with little or no attention toward his real canine needs.
There’s nothing wrong with loving your little dog but you have to make sure that his canine needs are met first, each and every day. And for God’s sake, please treat him like the dog he is. First and foremost – put him down!!! Way too many small dog owners carry their little pooches around like handbags. The dog’s world is four on the floor. Let you dog experience the world as a dog – on his own four, furry little legs. He can be your little, wittle, bitty baby; but not before he’s a good old fashioned butt sniffing, tail wagging canine.
I thought to myself, why is that? What is it about smaller dogs that lend them to a greater risk of developing behavior problems? The answer becomes incredibly obvious once I watch the way their human companions interact with them.
Small dogs aren’t born psychologically different than larger dogs. Although man has engineered the outside of dogs in different ways, they’re pretty much the same on the inside. The huge Irish Wolfhound and the teeny, tiny Chihuahua both start out more or less the same – as dogs. The reason that so many more of the little guys end up unstable is us.
We create those issues unintentionally (usually) by the way we treat them. Why we do it is obvious – little dogs are so darn cute. And it’s that cuteness that can be their biggest downfall. People tend to treat them more like their favorite stuffed animals, than like the dogs they are. They baby and coddle them, while neglecting to fulfill their most basic canine needs.
The biggest contributing factor here is that behaviors that you would quickly correct a Rottweiler for are overlooked or ignored in a Maltese. Something like jumping or begging for attention are seen as cute for the small dogs, but as obvious problems that must be corrected in the larger dogs. But so what? We can let the little pooch-a-roos get away with that. Who cares, right? Well, you should care because psychologically, the issues are the same to the dog.
If you have a small dog, it’s best to pretend that he’s huge. And whatever he does something think to yourself, “would this be cool if he was a 120 lb. Mastiff?” If the answer is no, then maybe you should start setting up some boundaries, instead of enabling him to become unstable.
Just today I was at a doggie daycare with a pack of small dogs and I noticed something interesting. Out of the twenty-four dogs that were hanging out there, five of them showed obvious signs of separation anxiety. Of that five 100% were cute little white dogs (Maltese, Bichons, Havanese, Cockapoos or a combo of these breeds). In my experience, cute little white dogs are the most likely to get “loved to death.” As you may remember from my previous blog of that title, that’s when the dog receives boat loads of affection, with little or no attention toward his real canine needs.
There’s nothing wrong with loving your little dog but you have to make sure that his canine needs are met first, each and every day. And for God’s sake, please treat him like the dog he is. First and foremost – put him down!!! Way too many small dog owners carry their little pooches around like handbags. The dog’s world is four on the floor. Let you dog experience the world as a dog – on his own four, furry little legs. He can be your little, wittle, bitty baby; but not before he’s a good old fashioned butt sniffing, tail wagging canine.
Jumat, 14 Oktober 2016
Traveling with a cat or dog loose in the car can result in accidents, runaway animals, and even death to pet and driver.
Christina Selter, founder of pet safety group BarkBuckleUp in San Diego, says these disasters can be avoided by using special devices that keep pets safely restrained.
The organization drew attention to the issue at a recent Volvo-sponsored exhibit at the Chicago Auto Show. Volvo, known for its safety efforts, offers factory-installed kennels for pets in its XC90 or V70 wagons, for instance. Other car companies are considering offering equipment aimed at pet safety, too.
A look at national statistics shows the potential impact and importance of restraining pets in vehicles. More than 67 percent of U.S. households own a pet, with 44.8 million owning a dog and 71 million owning a cat, according to the American Pet Product Manufacturers Association.Keeping pets healthy and happy is what I try to do on a daily basis. Every day I am afforded opportunities to help or educate pet owners and their pets on natural pet care. It’s my calling in life so to speak. It’s my passion. I always first promote proactive prevention for our pets. If a pet is healthy, is fed well, has adequate exercise, proper leadership, is not exposed to unnecessary toxins and lives in a healthy environment, offering natural supplements KEEPS that animal healthy. Unfortunately, many of our pets will get sick or injured, as only “children” can. It happens. So, reacting to their body’s needs is important. Natural supplements available to us today are abundant. There are animal parts (organs, glands, tissue, etc) that play a role in immune support. There are natural herbs that help fight infection. And, there are plenty of whole food supplements that aid in reactive and proactive health. And, of course, there are plenty of supplements out there that support the skeletal and connective tissue components of a dog’s body. You may even take them yourself. So, let’s take a brief look.
One of the most common types of supplements I often recommend is related to joint health. Dogs, like us, benefit from dietary supplements that contain ingredients like glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM and/or Vitamin C. A joint supplement containing glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM is, in my opinion, most effective. Glucosamine is a precursor to a major component of joint cartilage and connective tissue and can help degenerative conditions both reactively and proactively. Chondroitin is also a major component of cartilage. MSM, or Methylsulfonylmethane, is widely used for its reported efficacy as an anti-inflammatory agent. Aiding the dog’s body in controlling inflammation is crucial to recovery. There are also more and more joint supplements nowadays available in herbal form. The decision of which type and how much to use is best discussed with your Veterinarian or pet professional. This short article is not conducive to in-depth analysis. I will, however, offer that I prefer liquid forms of glucosamine/joint supplements. Many health professionals have cited the fact that liquid is more easily absorbed by the body. But, I have seen similar effectiveness from pills and joint chew treats. As for dosage of joint supplements, most commercial products have recommended servings listed on the packaging. I often recommend higher doses; of course you should always consult a professional if you are going to increase dosage.
For example, a recommended dose for my nine year old, 50lb Pit Bull is 750mg a day. Yet, I often give her up to 5200mgs a day depending on what her body is telling me. If she has an unusual period of activity, I may load her on this dose for a week or so (proactively). Then I drop down to a maintenance dose of 3000mg (spilt between morning and night). On normal, maintenance servings, she gets about 1500mg a day (twice the recommended dose). As pets age, they may need more or less for their specific situation and health status – just like humans. Depending on the breed and size of a dog, I will recommend starting them on a joint supplement at a certain age. For the purpose of this article, I will be general. For healthy dogs, I recommend starting them on a joint support regimen once they reach 5 years of age. If they are large breeds or have a history of joint problems, I may start them sooner. One of the most important aspects of a supplement regimen is that each owner trusts their own intuition as to what their pet needs. But, proper diet along with a natural supplement protocol is a great alternative to reactive or conventional methods of pet care.
Jeff Coltenback, founder Paradise Pet
specializing in nutrition and behavior
48 West Passaic ave, Bloomfield, nj 07003
973-338-0795
www.njpetshop.com
A picture from the photo shoot for our upcoming performance. Jeffs the one in the middle with a mouth-full of wood.
One of the most common types of supplements I often recommend is related to joint health. Dogs, like us, benefit from dietary supplements that contain ingredients like glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM and/or Vitamin C. A joint supplement containing glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM is, in my opinion, most effective. Glucosamine is a precursor to a major component of joint cartilage and connective tissue and can help degenerative conditions both reactively and proactively. Chondroitin is also a major component of cartilage. MSM, or Methylsulfonylmethane, is widely used for its reported efficacy as an anti-inflammatory agent. Aiding the dog’s body in controlling inflammation is crucial to recovery. There are also more and more joint supplements nowadays available in herbal form. The decision of which type and how much to use is best discussed with your Veterinarian or pet professional. This short article is not conducive to in-depth analysis. I will, however, offer that I prefer liquid forms of glucosamine/joint supplements. Many health professionals have cited the fact that liquid is more easily absorbed by the body. But, I have seen similar effectiveness from pills and joint chew treats. As for dosage of joint supplements, most commercial products have recommended servings listed on the packaging. I often recommend higher doses; of course you should always consult a professional if you are going to increase dosage.
For example, a recommended dose for my nine year old, 50lb Pit Bull is 750mg a day. Yet, I often give her up to 5200mgs a day depending on what her body is telling me. If she has an unusual period of activity, I may load her on this dose for a week or so (proactively). Then I drop down to a maintenance dose of 3000mg (spilt between morning and night). On normal, maintenance servings, she gets about 1500mg a day (twice the recommended dose). As pets age, they may need more or less for their specific situation and health status – just like humans. Depending on the breed and size of a dog, I will recommend starting them on a joint supplement at a certain age. For the purpose of this article, I will be general. For healthy dogs, I recommend starting them on a joint support regimen once they reach 5 years of age. If they are large breeds or have a history of joint problems, I may start them sooner. One of the most important aspects of a supplement regimen is that each owner trusts their own intuition as to what their pet needs. But, proper diet along with a natural supplement protocol is a great alternative to reactive or conventional methods of pet care.
Jeff Coltenback, founder Paradise Pet
specializing in nutrition and behavior
48 West Passaic ave, Bloomfield, nj 07003
973-338-0795
www.njpetshop.com
A picture from the photo shoot for our upcoming performance. Jeffs the one in the middle with a mouth-full of wood.
Kamis, 13 Oktober 2016
The Boxer is an amazing dog and is extremely playful, energetic and definitely a handful (in a good way of course). This breed if dog is extremely loyal and when a friendship is built it lasts forever. The boxer is very unique and not for everyone, if you’re a new owner of a boxer you have to be aware that they need a lot of attention and training. They are extremely intelligent dogs which can work to your advantage when it comes to training, but then again can be very disadvantageous as they know how to use their intelligence to get what they want.
Boxer dog training consists of training them up to become guard dogs, this is their main profession if you like. People who don’t know boxers tend to assume that they are naturally aggressive when they are in fact the opposite and couldn’t be more playful than any other dog! Because of their good stature and aggressive look, people are automatically assuming this dog could do more harm than good. If your boxer isn’t trained properly then he just might.
Because of their intelligence Boxers can be very stubborn but when it comes to training a boxer it can be very helpful. Owners must remember that there will be times when you ask him to do something and he’s going to look you in the face and basically tell you where to go, he knows he is supposed to do what you are telling him but he decides he cant be bothered and doesn’t. The main thing you have to remember in these circumstances is to be patient. From as early as 6 weeks old you should start your boxer dog training as this will help him when he grows up, socialize him, play with him and teach him, but do it in an exciting way and he is more likely to listen.
The main aspect of training for a boxer is socialization. Boxers can be very friendly dogs but they need to be trained to become one. They need to get accustomed to other dogs and people. The best way to do this is training classes. That way your boxer will be trained alongside other dogs.
When your boxer reaches 13-16 weeks old its time for some serious boxer dog training, this is the stage where he is going to test for dominance, he will nip and try to show you that he is the more dominant one, mainly by not listening to you. You have to be a strong leader at this time, you must show him that him acting like that will not be tolerated no matter what!
Boxers are genuinely a lovable family dog and would make a proud pet for anyone, they are dogs that prefer to sit on you lap for a cuddle than anything else. Train your boxer early with some serious boxer dog training and you can be assured you will have a stunning, loyal family friend!
Boxer dog training consists of training them up to become guard dogs, this is their main profession if you like. People who don’t know boxers tend to assume that they are naturally aggressive when they are in fact the opposite and couldn’t be more playful than any other dog! Because of their good stature and aggressive look, people are automatically assuming this dog could do more harm than good. If your boxer isn’t trained properly then he just might.
Because of their intelligence Boxers can be very stubborn but when it comes to training a boxer it can be very helpful. Owners must remember that there will be times when you ask him to do something and he’s going to look you in the face and basically tell you where to go, he knows he is supposed to do what you are telling him but he decides he cant be bothered and doesn’t. The main thing you have to remember in these circumstances is to be patient. From as early as 6 weeks old you should start your boxer dog training as this will help him when he grows up, socialize him, play with him and teach him, but do it in an exciting way and he is more likely to listen.
The main aspect of training for a boxer is socialization. Boxers can be very friendly dogs but they need to be trained to become one. They need to get accustomed to other dogs and people. The best way to do this is training classes. That way your boxer will be trained alongside other dogs.
When your boxer reaches 13-16 weeks old its time for some serious boxer dog training, this is the stage where he is going to test for dominance, he will nip and try to show you that he is the more dominant one, mainly by not listening to you. You have to be a strong leader at this time, you must show him that him acting like that will not be tolerated no matter what!
Boxers are genuinely a lovable family dog and would make a proud pet for anyone, they are dogs that prefer to sit on you lap for a cuddle than anything else. Train your boxer early with some serious boxer dog training and you can be assured you will have a stunning, loyal family friend!
Watch any cartoon with a dog and you’ll learn that dogs come preloaded with two things: chasing cats and barking at the mailman. The cat thing we can chalk up to a run of the mill species rivalry, but why the mailman? After all, the mailman (and femailman) seems pretty nice - the only crime there’re guilty of is delivering us too many bills. So why do so many dogs go postal when the mailman makes his daily approach toward our house?
The answer is the front window. Dogs that have access to look out the front window of the house are much more reactive at people walking by and coming to the house. And every single day they get rewarded for their behavior.
Let’s look at what happens from the dog’s perspective.
1)Mailman approaches
Your dog thinks: “Here comes this strange looking guy in a uniform walking right up to my house. I’m going to bark my head off to scare him away.”
2)Mailman drops mail in box and walks away.
Your dog thinks: “That’s right, you better get out of here. Ha – I scared that punk away. Yay for me!”
Your dog is rewarded every single time the mailman leaves. Your dog thinks his reaction is what sent him on his way. The same holds true for anyone walking by (or walking a dog by) – they walk in front of your house, your dog reacts, and they leave. Fido thinks he’s doing a fine job protecting the perimeter.
This is why treating barking at people and dogs as they walk by the house is impossible. For us to successfully work on this issue we would need to control the person coming toward the house. The person walking by would have to stop when the dog reacts and wait while we work with the dog to get them back to a calm state of mind, and then have them continue on their way. Just try getting the mailman to do that.
There’s just no way to control the environment, so it is impossible to work on. The best thing to do, if possible, is to not allow your dog access to the front window. I know it sounds like a cop out of training but there really is no way to properly address this behavior. And dogs that react at people and dogs at the window are more likely to carry this habit outside and react on leash.
Sometimes you have to accept that the situation is uncontrollable and instead of solving the issue, we concentrate on trying to manage it. So if you can, close up the shades or keep your dog away from the lookout points. His barking is not going to get better and your mailman is thinking of throwing that Ikea catalog at the window.
The answer is the front window. Dogs that have access to look out the front window of the house are much more reactive at people walking by and coming to the house. And every single day they get rewarded for their behavior.
Let’s look at what happens from the dog’s perspective.
1)Mailman approaches
Your dog thinks: “Here comes this strange looking guy in a uniform walking right up to my house. I’m going to bark my head off to scare him away.”
2)Mailman drops mail in box and walks away.
Your dog thinks: “That’s right, you better get out of here. Ha – I scared that punk away. Yay for me!”
Your dog is rewarded every single time the mailman leaves. Your dog thinks his reaction is what sent him on his way. The same holds true for anyone walking by (or walking a dog by) – they walk in front of your house, your dog reacts, and they leave. Fido thinks he’s doing a fine job protecting the perimeter.
This is why treating barking at people and dogs as they walk by the house is impossible. For us to successfully work on this issue we would need to control the person coming toward the house. The person walking by would have to stop when the dog reacts and wait while we work with the dog to get them back to a calm state of mind, and then have them continue on their way. Just try getting the mailman to do that.
There’s just no way to control the environment, so it is impossible to work on. The best thing to do, if possible, is to not allow your dog access to the front window. I know it sounds like a cop out of training but there really is no way to properly address this behavior. And dogs that react at people and dogs at the window are more likely to carry this habit outside and react on leash.
Sometimes you have to accept that the situation is uncontrollable and instead of solving the issue, we concentrate on trying to manage it. So if you can, close up the shades or keep your dog away from the lookout points. His barking is not going to get better and your mailman is thinking of throwing that Ikea catalog at the window.
Rabu, 12 Oktober 2016
When Tasha stayed recently, she was introduced to Nelly, Frans Cocker Spaniel pup whos just over 12 wks old.
Now on first sight, everyone would want a Nelly. But hang around and you may have second thoughts as the photographs tend to show.
Nelly is the most determined character Ive met. But if Fran doesnt end up exhausted by the event, I can see her having a great time training this little thing to be a gun dog.
As for Tasha - I dont think shell forget you know who in a hurry !
Janet
Now on first sight, everyone would want a Nelly. But hang around and you may have second thoughts as the photographs tend to show.
Nelly is the most determined character Ive met. But if Fran doesnt end up exhausted by the event, I can see her having a great time training this little thing to be a gun dog.
As for Tasha - I dont think shell forget you know who in a hurry !
Janet
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| No dog is too big for a hug from the pup |
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| The trouble is she doesnt get the hint ............. |
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| ........... to leave Tasha alone ! |
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| So Tasha trys - in vain - to frighten with a serious look |
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| But alls forgotten the moment a ball is thrown ........... and whos going to get it ???? |
Selasa, 11 Oktober 2016
Its very unusual that nearly a month goes by without an update of whats been happening, but the truth is Ive been rather busy !
I usually work 7 day weeks which, although tiring, are very enjoyable and obviously by choice. The days are full, what with "sheep chasing" lessons, day courses and training my residential guests.
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