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		<title>Golden Retriever Puppy Training &#8211; Crucial Information About Housetraining And Schooling Your Pet Dog New Instructions</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 07:47:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>In terms of Golden Retriever training, you will discover some differences in between training puppies and training much more mature dogs. For instance, an older Golden Retriever could have behaviors that you simply do not believe are acceptable. These behaviors were taught to him by his previous owners. Or, they did not care about training the dog at all, and now he&#8217;s accustomed to doing whatever he desires. When youÂ´re attempting to teach a far more mature dog to behave in a new way, the process could be somewhat challenging. Young Golden Retriever puppies, in contrast, are easier to train than much more mature dogs.</p>
<p>When you are out searching for a brand new puppy, itÂ´s a great thought to run a modest test to see if it will be uncomplicated or tricky to train the puppy youÂ´re checking out. It is possible to use this test to pick a puppy <p>Continue reading <a href="http://dogcollarandmore.com/uncategorized/golden-retriever-puppy-training-crucial-information-about-housetraining-and-schooling-your-pet-dog-new-instructions">Golden Retriever Puppy Training &#8211; Crucial Information About Housetraining And Schooling Your Pet Dog New Instructions</a></p>

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In terms of Golden Retriever training, you will discover some differences in between training puppies and training much more mature dogs. For instance, an older Golden Retriever could have behaviors that you simply do not believe are acceptable. These behaviors were taught to him by his previous owners. Or, they did not care about training the dog at all, and now he&#8217;s accustomed to doing whatever he desires. When youÂ´re attempting to teach a far more mature dog to behave in a new way, the process could be somewhat challenging. Young Golden Retriever puppies, in contrast, are easier to train than much more mature dogs.</p>
<p>When you are out searching for a brand new puppy, itÂ´s a great thought to run a modest test to see if it will be uncomplicated or tricky to train the puppy youÂ´re checking out. It is possible to use this test to pick a puppy thatÂ´s going to react in a positive technique to the commands you give him and have a cheerful attitude toward life.</p>
<p>Bring some treats along when you visit a breeder, for the reason that you&#8217;ll have to have them for this test. If you need to evaluate a particular pup, give him a treat so he learns how beneficial it tastes. Next, hold one more treat just above his head. He should react eagerly. After a couple of seconds, spot the treat on the ground so he&#8217;s able to snap it up and eat it. Now, show a different treat to the puppy. This really is a trainable puppy if his eyes and body follow your hand movements and he enthusiastically goes immediately after the treat.</p>
<p>Commence the housetraining method as soon as you bring your new puppy property. Put 7-8 layers of newspaper on the floor of a suitable room, since he&#8217;ll require to relieve himself while you are not property. You need to generally put the newspapers in exactly the exact same spot. DonÂ´t put them close to the location where your puppy eats. Use many layers of newspaper rather than just one, for the reason that that can let you eliminate the soiled or wet top layers and place clean layers beneath the other layers. This rotation of layers lets you use the scent that&#8217;s stuck to the uppermost dry layers to your benefit. This scent will attract your puppy to the newspapers and psychologically trigger him to make use of them the next time.</p>
<p>Naturally, you&#8217;ll also need to have to train your puppy to &#8220;do his business&#8221; outside. Choose a spot outdoors for your Golden Retriever puppy to use for this purpose. Wait until he has relieved himself. He&#8217;ll get the thought quite speedily, particularly in the event you give him praise each time he relieves himself there.</p>
<p>Though you&#8217;re training your puppy, teach him at the very least a couple of commands. At a minimum, every dog, whether or not it&#8217;s a Golden Retriever or a different breed, really should be taught commands like &#8220;sit,&#8221; &#8220;stay&#8221; and &#8220;come.&#8221; Remain away from lengthy phrases mainly because they&#8217;ll just confuse your dog. Instead, stick with very simple, one-word commands. After your puppy learns his name, say it instantly before giving him a command. Using his name will make him far more alert and respond to your commands for the reason that he&#8217;ll be specific you are talking to him. You could also vary the tone of your voice and add hand signals to your verbal commands. These dogs are particularly receptive towards the use of hand signals.</p>
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		<title>Three Labrador Training Secrets To Get Good Outcome</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:15:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Appropriate labrador training is one sure method to make this breed a perfect man&#8217;s best friend. With that pleasant and extremely adaptable temperament, for sure dog owners and their families would enjoy having this intelligent four-legged creature as pet. But dogs can&#8217;t figure out commands by themselves. Regardless of how intelligent, obedient or even tempered the breed is, appropriate training is highly encouraged to teach them how to behave in ways acceptable by their human companions.</p>
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<p>Develop good communication with your dog.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Appropriate <a href='http://www.labradorsavvy.com/labrador-training.html' target='_blank'>labrador training</a> is one sure method to make this breed a perfect man&#8217;s best friend. With that pleasant and extremely adaptable temperament, for sure dog owners and their families would enjoy having this intelligent four-legged creature as pet. But dogs can&#8217;t figure out commands by themselves. Regardless of how intelligent, obedient or even tempered the breed is, appropriate training is highly encouraged to teach them how to behave in ways acceptable by their human companions.</p>
<p>Training is not a one-time session neither a one-week activity. It is actually a long-term process to make certain he learn what he&#8217;s supposed to learn at the same time corrected should he made a mistake. To attain the results you want, here are some points to help you understand labrador training better:</p>
<p>Develop good communication with your dog.</p>
<p>Inability to understand your pet can be as frustrating as inability to make your pet understand you. You are less likely to progress on training if both of you cannot understand each other. It is therefore important to establish good communication at the earliest opportunity. Since dog&#8217;s cannot talk just like humans do, one way to communicate with them is to understand their body language. Wagging of tail, intent stare, barking or curled lips mean something and when misunderstood will certainly affect the training as well as your pet&#8217;s behavior. Good communication also enables you to gain your pet&#8217;s trust and respect. And when that happens, making your dog obey your commands is surely an easy task to do.</p>
<p>Provide short but high quality training sessions.</p>
<p>Lengthy <a href='http://www.labradorsavvy.com' target='_blank'>labrador training</a> does not mean that a dog gets to learn many lessons and tricks. In fact, it can do more damage than good taking into consideration a dog&#8217;s short attention span. To keep your dog&#8217;s focus, training ought to be fun, exciting and short. It should not last more than 20 minutes because anything longer than that can be boring even to a dog breed with gentle temperament such as the Labrador. Furthermore, you also need to make sure that your pet is in good physical shape and mentally prepared for training. Remember that a sick or nervous dog will not learn efficiently so it is better to put off the training for the meantime. Training sessions must also end on a positive note.</p>
<p>Be consistent with training.</p>
<p>Dogs as intelligent as the Labrador can notice and easily get confused when training inconsistencies occur. For example, you used happy and excited tone of voice when you taught him the come command. However, he may consider it a totally different command when you say the said command using an angry or annoyed tone. Simply put, you must have regular <a href='http://www.labradorsavvy.com/labrador-training.html' target='_blank'>labrador training</a> pattern. Once you have determined what technique works best for your pet, be consistent in using it. It is also essential for family members and anyone who has direct contact with your Lab to be aware and be consistent with the rules.</p>
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		<title>How To Pick Out Dog Names For Your  Dog</title>
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<p>You are at the dog woodland and in the off-leash locality, you hear an owner call out to his dog: Bruiser, Dagger, or Lucifer, come in this place. Now implore yourself, would you think twice about going into the community with your little Snowball?</p>
<p>So just how do you go nearby preferring a considerable name for your dog?</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On the condition that you just additional a new puppy or dog to your blood-relations one of the first instructions of business is the appointment your pup. Your dog&#8217;s name is an influential part, of how he will be discerned by alternatives and the way they respond to him, so the name you choose is important. Just suppose about it this way&#8230;..</p>
<p>You are at the dog woodland and in the off-leash locality, you hear an owner call out to his dog: Bruiser, Dagger, or Lucifer, come in this place. Now implore yourself, would you think twice about going into the community with your little Snowball?</p>
<p>So just how do you go nearby preferring a considerable name for your dog?</p>
<p>5 Steps for Choosing Dog Names</p>
<p>   1. Type of Dog &#8211; What breed of dog do you own? Exploration the pedigree traits to help biased down your selections.If you have a strong, bold, unafraid pedigree you can be slim with respect to a name who spasms those features like Hercules and vice versa.<br />
   2. Physical Characteristics &#8211; Use your dog&#8217;s physical features to help you determine on a name. Does your new dog have any celebrated markings? For instance, a white dog with black for just nearby his optics could be named Zorro!<br />
   3. Personality &#8211; Watch and play with your new puppy a few days to see what his temperament is really like. A super cheerful pup may well be called Zippy, whereas the pup that just wants to sleep all day could be called Slumber.<br />
   4. Sexual relations of the dog &#8211; You can dogmatic your alternatives down further depending on if your dog is a male or female. Alternatively, you can resolve on a unisex name for your pet.</p>
<p>  5. Command sounding names &#8211; Stay away from names rhyming with commands. A dog named Shay might confuse his name with the command Stay.</p>
<p>A few more tips to naming your dog</p>
<p>Make it a family decision: If you have youngsters in your family, have one and all propose names for your new dog or puppy. Previously, everyone donates vote on the names as a family to be exclusive down to the final name. Your dog&#8217;s name should be one the complete family likes.</p>
<p>Get revelation from your favorite personal property. There are lots of different sources you can use to get inspiration for names. Try your favorite comic book heroes, celebrity names, city names, or choose your best-loved clothing designer&#8217;s name or stigmatize names, like Gucci. The opportunities are endless.</p>
<p>Just summon up whatever dog name you prefer for your new family member, you will be using it quite often each and everyday, so be sure you like the name and it is one your dog will easily reciprocate to.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 05:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Our Problem Child</p>
<p>She&#8217;s a mix of some kind of dog and another kind of dog with a little bit of some other dog thrown in for good measure and came to us from county animal control when she was about 3 months old. She caught my interest because she appeared friendly but slightly aloof. As I crouched down in front of the pen, she just sat towards the back and watched the noisy, busy, and depressing environment around her.</p>
<p>I wanted a puppy rather than an adult dog and I shied away from the ones that rushed to the front of the pen barking, biting and licking; this indicates a more aggressive temperament. Likewise, I shied away from the ones that seemed timid or skitterish. That can indicate a possible fear biter plus I just don&#8217;t care for dogs that are skitterish; I like a dog that is a &#8220;trooper&#8221;.</p>
<p>Tessa, as she came to be known, only came to the front of the pen if I knelt down down and spoke to her. She wasn&#8217;t scared, she wasn&#8217;t excited; just calm and friendly. Later that day I returned with my wife, took her out into the general area where you can have one on one time with your potential family member and administered the Puppy Aptitude Test. She scored pretty close to what I was looking for and looked like she would be medium size and had a relatively short coat. Perfect. We took her home.</p>
<p>Let The Problems Begin!</p>
<p>It all went well, just the typical puppy stuff, until about the third day. It was then that a demon of some sort that was residing quietly inside decided that it was time to come out and play! It turns out that she didn&#8217;t have an &#8220;off switch&#8221;. She would NEVER sleep when she was outside of the crate; she never tired out. Everything she did was full bore pedal to the metal. It was if she was possessed or taking some kind of illegal substance.</p>
<p>People ask me what kinds of things she did and when I tell them they say, &#8220;Oh my dog did that, it&#8217;s no big deal.&#8221; I can say that the problems that she had were pretty typical of puppies; I&#8217;ve had dogs pretty much my entire life. The problem was that she seemed to have every single puppy problem that exists. And none of them were mild. As I mentioned above, they were all full bore pedal to the metal. She was fortunate to have ended up with me. Most people that ended up with a puppy like this would have either brought her back to the pound, dumped her in the desert, or had her put-down. Puppies are a lot of work, frustrating, and challenging but they are also fun at times. Tessa was no fun at all for the first couple of months. There were times when I thought that having a wild, rabid monkey in the house would have been less work.</p>
<p>I finally had to make a list of all the bad behaviors and determine how to approach each one and figure out the order in which to approach them. I didn&#8217;t want to do anything that would fix one problem but make another problem worse. There were many nights that I went to bed seriously questioning whether she was a dog that could even be a house pet. But&#8230;I remained determined.</p>
<p>Obedience School</p>
<p>Many of the problems were cured or minimized before she started obedience school at 6 months of age but I still had a lot work ahead of me. I enrolled her in the obedience school at PetSmart and the work continued. I decided on PetSmart because I took our Rottweiler through an obedience school sponsored by a park district and didn&#8217;t feel comfortable with all of the methods taught there and I wanted more tools in my tool kit.<br />
One of the corrections that PetSmart teaches is that of timeouts. It does require a lot of effort and patience but it does work. I&#8217;m sure I lost a few pounds the first week getting up and down. It is critical though that it be done exactly as described. </p>
<p>Side Note</p>
<p>Training a puppy does not begin with obedience school; it begins as soon as you bring her home. If you don&#8217;t start to mold their little brains right away and wait until they&#8217;re 6 months old to start training, you&#8217;ll greatly increase your workload and frustration levels. For inexperienced dog owners, I highly recommend enrolling in a puppy class. You will learn how to potty-train, crate train, and a lot of other things that will mold your dog-to-be into a good canine citizen and make life with your puppy much more enjoyable and rewarding.</p>
<p>Two books that I have and cannot recommend enough are written by the Monks Of New Skete. They are: The Art of Raising a Puppy and How to Be Your Dog&#8217;s Best Friend. The best way to correct bad behavior is to not let it develop in the first place. These two books will help you do that.</p>
<p>The Time Out</p>
<p>It&#8217;s worth mentioning again that this training technique must be done PRECISELY as described. First and foremost, as difficult as it sometimes can be, DO NOT exhibit any anger or emotion while doing this.</p>
<p>Have your puppy&#8217;s crate nearby to the area where you and your puppy spend most of your time. As soon as your puppy starts to engage in an undesirable behavior, say &#8220;Wrong&#8221;. Just say the word in a normal tone with no emotion. Walk over to your puppy, put a finger under her collar and lead her quietly and gently to her crate without saying anything else. Close the door on the crate and leave her in it for 30 seconds. And I mean 30 seconds, use a watch with a second hand. A puppy&#8217;s attention span is not very long; if you leave her there for a minute or two she will forget why she&#8217;s in there and this technique won&#8217;t work.<br />
After 30 seconds, walk calmly to the crate, open the door, and let her out. If you were interacting with her in a positive way when she started her undesirable behavior, continue the interaction once she&#8217;s out. If the bad behavior starts again, do the process all over again. You may need to do this several times over several days before she starts to make the connection between good behavior = freedom, bad behavior = no freedom. You&#8217;ll almost see the little wheels in her head start turning when she starts to make the connection.</p>
<p>Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;t's</p>
<p>DO keep a leash on her if she learns to run from you when you say, &#8220;Wrong&#8221;. That way you can step on the leash and walk to her. You could also use barriers to make the area small enough that she can&#8217;t get away. You must always be the one in control so that she learns that resistance is futile.</p>
<p>DO cover the crate with a blanket if you have a puppy on the stubborn side. This creates a higher degree of isolation. </p>
<p>DON&#8217;T talk to her or look at her while she&#8217;s in the crate. The idea is to isolate her from you.</p>
<p>DON&#8217;T exceed 30 seconds. Your puppy will forget why it&#8217;s in the crate and not make the connection.</p>
<p>DON&#8217;T call her to you or to the crate. This will teach her that coming to you is bad. Calmly walk over to her and lead her into the crate.</p>
<p>DON&#8217;T exhibit anger or frustration. If your anger or frustration level is to the point that you just can&#8217;t do this without displaying emotion, then calmly put her in the crate without saying anything and leave her in the crate until you can perform this technique properly.</p>
<p>The Proof Is In The Pudding</p>
<p>One of the &#8220;activities&#8221; that Tessa liked to engage in was running towards the couch, jumping into the back of it and launching herself 180 degrees in the opposite direction. She did this once while my wife was sitting on the couch. Thirty-five pounds of puppy landing and then launching off of your chest doesn&#8217;t feel real good.</p>
<p>So&#8230;there we were one night sitting in our chairs watching TV. Tessa was at the point where she knew what the time-outs were about but she still had her occasional moment. She ran towards the couch, started to jump, realized the error of her ways and stopped herself as best she could but her front feet ended up on the couch. She got down, hung her head, ears, and tail in shame and walked into her crate and laid down. My wife and I had not said a word or even made a sound. It took all we had to keep from laughing. I didn&#8217;t even shut the door. After 30 seconds I gave her the go ahead to come out of the crate.</p>
<p>An Alternative</p>
<p>This technique can be applied in a similar manner without a crate for certain situations. For example, it&#8217;s very common for a puppy to bite too hard while you&#8217;re playing with him. When he does, say &#8220;Ouch!&#8221; and stand up and turn your back towards him. If he tries to get your attention by moving in front of you, you may need to stand face first against a wall. If he chews at your pants or jumps on you, then go into another room to isolate him from you. With a puppy less than 6 months old, 10 or 15 seconds is long enough. Then continue whatever it was that you were doing together.<br />
My wife said that whenever I did this to Tessa, it looked like she was going to cry. That means that it&#8217;s effective. Again, it may take some time and patience but it will work.</p>
<p>Tessa&#8217;s Excuse</p>
<p>By the time she was about a year and a half old, most of her problems had mostly subsided and she was a good dog and fun to be with. When she was about 2, she was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). She&#8217;s been on Prozac since she was diagnosed and that reduces the OCD behavior about 85 &#8211; 90%. Without Prozac, she&#8217;ll stare at reflections or a spot on the floor for hours and not even respond when you call or touch her. I don&#8217;t know for sure but this might be the reason for her extreme behavior as a puppy.</p>
<p>The Result Was Well Worth The Effort</p>
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Tessa is now 11 and is healthy and active for her age and has been a very good dog. She has a couple of behaviors that I haven&#8217;t been able to completely fix but considering the raw material that I started with, I&#8217;ll take it. She&#8217;s a 50 pound dog with a ton of personality and makes us smile or laugh every day. Maybe she&#8217;s trying to make up for her bad behavior as a puppy. If so, she&#8217;s made up for it.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:17:37 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Personally I could never decide to purchase a kennel for many  reasons. Constructing a dog kennel permits me to ensure that the kennel is the correct size for my dogs, is adequately insulated and is totally weather proof. It is not hard to learn how to build a dog kennel and you can construct the kennel with a correctly designed raised floor, a roof that comes away or raises for ease of cleaning and ventilation during the hot summer months and you can own a dog kennel that is entirely unique to your dogs and that will blend in with the rest of your garden furniture. As most of <p>Continue reading <a href="http://dogcollarandmore.com/uncategorized/it-is-simple-to-make-a-dog-house-with-the-best-dog-kennel-plans">It Is Simple To Make A Dog House With The Best Dog Kennel Plans</a></p>

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<p>Personally I could never decide to purchase a kennel for many  reasons. Constructing a dog kennel permits me to ensure that the kennel is the correct size for my dogs, is adequately insulated and is totally weather proof. It is not hard to learn how to build a dog kennel and you can construct the kennel with a correctly designed raised floor, a roof that comes away or raises for ease of cleaning and ventilation during the hot summer months and you can own a dog kennel that is entirely unique to your dogs and that will blend in with the rest of your garden furniture. As most of us are in employment that means us being out of the house for most of the working day and for at least 5 days a week it is alot more practical to give your dog a well built dog house. </p>
<p>As  I mentioned earlier, owning a dog is a commitment and responsibility and confining your pooch in a house for 8 hours a day without any means of being allowed to go in to the garden to relieve itself is, in itself, irresponsible.</p>
<p>A dog house does not necessarily mean that you must keep the dog outdoors permanently. I opt to leave my dogs outside during the day and as soon as I get back home they come into the house. This simply allows me the the security of knowing that my dogs can roam around the yard in the day and I do not have to worry about any accidents in the house. If you have made your decision to keep your dog in a dog house for whatever reason, then construct it yourself. It is very easy  to build a dog house. Just follow a tried and tested set of <a href='http://dogkennelplansx.com/2011/03/dog-kennel-plans-and-the-important-requirements-for-housing-your-best-friend/' target='_blank'>dog kennel plans</a> and you will have a dog house that you can be very proud of and a contented little, or big dog..</p>
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<p>Dog cries are a normal alerting system present in every canine. It doesn&#8217;t matter whether the dog is wild or a pet, a puppy behaves this way when it feels left alone or scared. A dog that is detached from its pack will cry in order to get the attention of its pack and rejoin them.</p>
<p>Thus you should not worry if your new puppy whines a lot. This is kind of a built in characteristic in every dog. When you have a puppy for the first time in your house, you after all change the entire environment for the pup. You can not expect that your puppy <p>Continue reading <a href="http://dogcollarandmore.com/uncategorized/separation-anxiety-in-puppies-help-your-dog-today">Separation Anxiety In Puppies &#8211; Help Your Dog Today</a></p>

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<p>Dog cries are a normal alerting system present in every canine. It doesn&#8217;t matter whether the dog is wild or a pet, a puppy behaves this way when it feels left alone or scared. A dog that is detached from its pack will cry in order to get the attention of its pack and rejoin them.</p>
<p>Thus you should not worry if your new puppy whines a lot. This is kind of a built in characteristic in every dog. When you have a puppy for the first time in your house, you after all change the entire environment for the pup. You can not expect that your puppy will adjust the minute you bring them home.</p>
<p>Dog cries must be expected for the first few days. actually, it&#8217;s your attitude towards your new pup that will determine how fast these pup cries diminish. New dogs require extensive training so that they are able to adjust in your environment.</p>
<p>Do not shut off your pup outside if your pup cries in the evening. Even people at times get frightened or upset in the dark. This is not something un-usual. Instead in order to help <a href='http://www.separationanxietypuppies.com/' target='_blank'>separation anxiety puppies</a>, you need to allow it to rest in your room for the first few days. This does not mean that you accept the pup onto your bed the very first day.</p>
<p>There should be certain restrictions and out of bound areas taught to the canine from the very first day.<br />
You can arrange a crate or an open Kennel which can be placed in a corner of your room or in the corridor facing your room. If the pup cries a lot, it can be allowed to sleep in the kennel, but you must gradually place the kennel a little further from your room til you reach the place where you wish your canine to be placed ultimately.</p>
<p>Training dogs is a time demanding process, but is a responsibility that comes with having a pet. You need to be consistent and patient in your attitude towards your pup. Consistent effort will pay off, and before you know it your pet is happier and healthier than ever before! </p>
<p>Stephanie Abel has written a best-selling book on <a href='http://www.separationanxietypuppies.com/' target='_blank'>separation anxiety puppies</a>, and says that pup cries are not necessarily something that indicates a sick dog. puppy cries are rather a pointer towards a sad or scared dog. Meet Stephanie and learn many training techniques to help your beloved dog to overcome their fear of being alone!</p>
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		<title>Hundreds Of Dogs Saved After 15 Hours Of Rescue In Beijing, China</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>One of many Chinese animal rescue voluntary groups and individuals&#8217; daily tasks is trying to prevent the dirty dealings of dog meat, because despite the dog meat industry has been there for, almost, ever, there are very few private farms to raise dogs for eating propose, restaurants serve dog meat dishes actually purchase most or all their supplies from &#8216;local dealers&#8217; all over the country. Dogs sold to restaurants are mainly homeless dogs captured on local streets, and some are even stolen or robbed away from dog owners, besides, there&#8217;s no difference between a mix or a pure-blood Caucasian Ovcharka, the price of all dogs are exactly same &#8211; 14RMB or even less (about $2)/kg. </p>
<p>The &#8216;battle&#8217; of dogs between Chinese pet lovers and local dealers simply happens every day, but this one happened in Beijing was a special and yet unique one &#8211; </p>
<p>It was firstly tweeted on Chinese <p>Continue reading <a href="http://dogcollarandmore.com/uncategorized/hundreds-of-dogs-saved-after-15-hours-of-rescue-in-beijing-china">Hundreds Of Dogs Saved After 15 Hours Of Rescue In Beijing, China</a></p>

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of many Chinese animal rescue voluntary groups and individuals&#8217; daily tasks is trying to prevent the dirty dealings of dog meat, because despite the dog meat industry has been there for, almost, ever, there are very few private farms to raise dogs for eating propose, restaurants serve dog meat dishes actually purchase most or all their supplies from &#8216;local dealers&#8217; all over the country. Dogs sold to restaurants are mainly homeless dogs captured on local streets, and some are even stolen or robbed away from dog owners, besides, there&#8217;s no difference between a mix or a pure-blood Caucasian Ovcharka, the price of all dogs are exactly same &#8211; 14RMB or even less (about $2)/kg. </p>
<p>The &#8216;battle&#8217; of dogs between Chinese pet lovers and local dealers simply happens every day, but this one happened in Beijing was a special and yet unique one &#8211; </p>
<p>It was firstly tweeted on Chinese Twitter around 11AM on April 15 that two volunteers of China Small Animal Protection Association spotted a truck full with dogs on the Beijing-Harbin Highway and managed to intercept it. The driver admitted that the truck was heading to Changchun, Jilin Province, and the total 497 dogs are &#8216;ordered&#8217; by restaurants located in nearby cities. However, only two volunteers were hard to completely prevent the truck, and the policemen were not interested in helping. </p>
<p>The retweeting started immediately among all the pet networks in Beijing, several hours later it was tweeted that over 300 volunteers carried in at least 100 private cars were gathered on the Highway, they brought a mass of food and water for those prisoned dogs, and their cars were parked to block the truck&#8217;s way. CSAPA also got in touch with the local police station and Quarantine Department for supports.</p>
<p>The driver showed a certification issued by a local quarantine department of Henan Province to the police, and claimed that all the dogs they delivered were legally &#8216;taken over&#8217; with a payment of 7RMB(about $1.07) per dog.However, it was easy to tell even from tiny photos that the dogs prisoned on the truck even including breeds like Husky, Golden Retriever and Labrador, which meant there&#8217;s no way the driver could purchase them only at a price of 7RMB from their owners; some of the dogs even had collars around their necks, since vaccine is requested for every home dog in China, it was definitely impossible those dogs could pass the quarantine and to be allowed to serve on table, since it is a common knowledge that meat with dog vaccine is bad for human.</p>
<p>The dogs were lack of food and water and nearly packed in those narrow cages, volunteers tried to feed all of the dogs but it was hard to reach those ones stuck in the middle of the cages, at the same time they also had to be very careful when feeding, because the dogs might fight each other for food due to serious hunger.A group of vets and nurses were there to clean wounds and feed the dogs with physiological saline, water was also sprinkled to the cages by volunteers to lower the temperature, however it was still painful for the dogs to bear, and there were already some dead bodies on the truck.</p>
<p>Only one dog was permitted to release by the police due to serious injuries, while the other dogs were still struggling in the cages. The police refused to re-run a quarantine on the dogs although the certification provided by the driver was very questionable, and their only suggestion to volunteers and CSAPA was either to buy those dogs from the driver, or to let the truck leave, fake certification or not was not their business.</p>
<p>Pictures and latest news were constantly posted and spread on twitter, people who retweeted including pop idols, actors, media producers and so on, and some of them as well as several major news media even arrived at the site. Volunteers there also began to raise money in case they must pay to take over the dogs from the truck owner.</p>
<p>After over 13 hours of waiting and requesting, at the time of 1AM on April 16, the police finally allowed a negotiation between the truck owner and volunteers, the truck owner agreed to release all the dogs with a price, and the representative of Shanngshan Animal Charity Fund, a charity under China Charity Federation offered to pay. However, except the representative, all the other volunteers were urged to wait behind the guard line, which was at least 200 meters away from the truck.</p>
<p>At the time of 2:06AM, the negotiation was done with 100,000 RMB($15,130) to release all the dogs, Shangshan Animal Charity Fund and LeePet.com, a leading pet supplies and services company in China, each paid 50,000 RMB and signed the contract with truck owner to activate the deal. After 15 hours of waiting and with over 300 volunteers&#8217; efforts, the dogs who managed to survive after the long suffering finally got their deserved freedom! The amounts of rescued dogs (less than 497 now, since some of them didn&#8217;t make it&#8230;), participated volunteers and private cars, and people who followed this entire progress on twitter are all shocking new records. There is currently not any animal protection act in China, all the animal rescues and homeless animal cares have to be done by unofficial groups and individuals, so it is always extremely difficult when it comes to save dogs or cats from dirty dealers because there&#8217;s no document to support the rescue. With this huge and completely voluntary achievement, it may draw a lot more public attentions on stopping the dogs and cats killing, and force the government to take notice on this issue, which may increase the possibilities of publishing the first animal protection law in China.</p>
<p>This is 8:36 AM in the morning now, mind you, the rescue is STILL GOING!!! Right after the negotiation was done the truck owner was asked to transfer all the dogs to the base of CSAPA at once, and all the 100 cars driven by volunteers followed the truck all the way to the base! More dog lovers and vets joined the group at the base to help settle-down the dogs, and materials like medicines, beds and beddings will also be collected over the city and delivered to the base within today. More than 10 people have already applied to adopt some of the dogs, and CSAPA has also started to accept donations to help treat and settle those dogs.</p>
<p>If you are a pet <a href='http://dreamy-tips.tk/index.php/2011/04/16/hundreds-of-dogs-saved-after-15-hours-of-rescue-in-beijing-china/' target='_blank'>lover</a>, please say a prayer for the dogs and cats in China who have already lost their lives due to slaughter and abuse; and also prayer for those who still or will be living here to be safe and happy as every single creature deserves.</p>
<p>Click <a href='http://dreamy-tips.tk/index.php/2011/04/16/hundreds-of-dogs-saved-after-15-hours-of-rescue-in-beijing-china/' target='_blank'>here</a> to view pictures from the rescue sight.</p>
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		<title>Learn To Recognize Dog Allergy Symptoms</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>All dog owners should know how to recognize dog allergy symptoms. The same substances that trigger a hypersensitive response in humans may also affect dogs. Reports of these reactions in both humans and animals have increased. The substances are in themselves harmless. But, to certain persons or animals they are allergens. </p>
<p>Allergies do not occur with the initial exposure. They develop over time. In some cases, it is with the first exposure. The immune system builds antibodies to oppose the next encounter with the offending agent. With the next contact, white blood cells, known as mast cells, attack the allergen. A substance called histamine is released, and symptoms occur. </p>
<p>The skin disorders of allergic response are quite miserable to dogs. Rashes, redness, and bumps result in intense itching. In attempts to obtain relief, the animal scratches, causing abrasions. The skin breaks often become infected, causing more discomfort. This frequently results <p>Continue reading <a href="http://dogcollarandmore.com/uncategorized/learn-to-recognize-dog-allergy-symptoms">Learn To Recognize Dog Allergy Symptoms</a></p>

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All dog owners should know how to recognize dog allergy symptoms. The same substances that trigger a hypersensitive response in humans may also affect dogs. Reports of these reactions in both humans and animals have increased. The substances are in themselves harmless. But, to certain persons or animals they are allergens. </p>
<p>Allergies do not occur with the initial exposure. They develop over time. In some cases, it is with the first exposure. The immune system builds antibodies to oppose the next encounter with the offending agent. With the next contact, white blood cells, known as mast cells, attack the allergen. A substance called histamine is released, and symptoms occur. </p>
<p>The skin disorders of allergic response are quite miserable to dogs. Rashes, redness, and bumps result in intense itching. In attempts to obtain relief, the animal scratches, causing abrasions. The skin breaks often become infected, causing more discomfort. This frequently results in hair loss at the site and surrounding area. The continual discomfort may cause hyperactive behaviors to be exhibited. </p>
<p>The allergy that occurs most often is a topic. Some veterinarians believe this to be caused by inhalation of airborne particles. Things such as dust, pollen, molds, air fresheners, smoke, etc, may be the offending agents. Others contribute the symptoms to both airborne and skin contact sources. With either cause, the animal reacts the same. Chewing of the feet, rubbing the face on the carpet, and other signs are seen. Hot spots are not uncommon. Ear infections are sometimes associated. </p>
<p>Contact dermatitis allergies are from direct skin contact with offending sources. Carpet fibers, grass, bushes, fabrics, lawn fertilizers, plastics, are possible allergens. Highly scented shampoos or other topical applications may also cause allergic reactions. </p>
<p>Dogs are not allergic to fleas. Flea saliva, however, contains a protein they are allergic to. Those that are accustomed to flea bites may build up a tolerance to it. Those that are not may become allergic soon after the first exposure. The bite areas become irritated and inflamed, and itching may be severe. Hair loss is not uncommon. </p>
<p>Food allergies in dogs are not uncommon. This differs from food intolerance. Intolerance may cause vomiting, diarrhea, and flatus. Changing to a different pet food may solve this problem. A quality brand pet food can be recommended by a veterinarian. Sometimes, a dog may become allergic to the food he/she is used to eating. This is less likely to occur with better brands. Food allergies, as in other hypersensitive responses, exhibits as itching. Scooting on carpets and lawn in attempt to obtain relief from anal itching may be noted. </p>
<p>Other conditions, such as sarcoptic mange, may mimic signs of allergy. It is caused by mites who burrow under the skin, causing itching and rash. Treatment must be with specific medication that kills the mites. Cool baths may temporarily relieve many skin discomforts. For effective treatment, accurate diagnosis by a veterinarian must be made. <br />
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		<title>Dogs Separation Anxiety &#8211; Find Out How You Can Cure Your Dog!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Separation anxiety in dogs is one of the most common health issues that one can come across in their dogs. Dogs are like humans as they seek and need love, affection and care and when they get these things in excess, they love it. But, again what happens if you sometimes don&#8217;t spend as much time with your dog? Have you ever thought about that? This situation develops separation anxiety in dogs which is the cause of dogs showing destructive behavior.</p>
<p>Dog separation anxiety is thus a situation wherein dogs start showing a complete change of behavior, like they start crying, whining and barking all day long, they often become destructive, chewing furniture, and trying to escape. In a recent case, a dog literally chewed a glass window to escape, all this could however be stopped if you take actions and follow tips that can reduce the incidence and levy of <p>Continue reading <a href="http://dogcollarandmore.com/uncategorized/dogs-separation-anxiety-find-out-how-you-can-cure-your-dog">Dogs Separation Anxiety &#8211; Find Out How You Can Cure Your Dog!</a></p>

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Separation anxiety in dogs is one of the most common health issues that one can come across in their dogs. Dogs are like humans as they seek and need love, affection and care and when they get these things in excess, they love it. But, again what happens if you sometimes don&#8217;t spend as much time with your dog? Have you ever thought about that? This situation develops <a href='http://www.dogsseparationanxietyebook.com/' target='_blank'>separation anxiety in dogs</a> which is the cause of dogs showing destructive behavior.</p>
<p>Dog separation anxiety is thus a situation wherein dogs start showing a complete change of behavior, like they start crying, whining and barking all day long, they often become destructive, chewing furniture, and trying to escape. In a recent case, a dog literally chewed a glass window to escape, all this could however be stopped if you take actions and follow tips that can reduce the incidence and levy of separation anxiety. Before beginning the cure, one should first venture into the causes of it, so that they can gain factual information on what they ought to fix.</p>
<p>There are some causes of <a href='http://www.dogsseparationanxietyebook.com/' target='_blank'>dog separation anxiety</a> that should be browsed through before understanding the cures and treatments. Some of the causes are connected to the behavior and some to the environment the dogs live in. Some dogs may fall prey to the syndrome because of the stress levels they face and some others fall prey to this anxiety because they have been separated from their mothers, while some might have been abandoned by their former masters, resulting in shaken trust and confidence levels. Therefor, understanding the root cause is crucial.</p>
<p>How do I solve the problem? This is probably one of the prominent questions pet lovers are asking themselves.  There are several separation anxiety cures that can help your dog live normally, some separation anxiety cures are:</p>
<p>Use medication therapies: One can use medication therapies to help their dogs come out of separation anxiety. Every dog is different and thus medication therapies should be implemented based on the severity of the condition. These therapies can help dogs get their confidence back and thus ease the situation considerably well. Dogs that have serious anxiety problems are often given medication as their treatment. The most commonly used medications include Fluoxetine and Clomipramine.</p>
<p>Behavioral modification therapies: Since the separation anxiety is a complicated issue to cure, regular obedience training doesn’t really work (if the condition is not so severe). Behavior modification helps your dog to change his behavior when you are away.</p>
<p>Play method: Helping your dog to exercise and keeping your dog busy with efficient work out exercises will help to tire your dog, and an exhausted dog wants some time off to rest. Practice this everyday and you can get rid of <a href='http://www.dogsseparationanxietyebook.com/' target='_blank'>dog separation anxiety</a>. </p>
<p>Dog separation anxiety cures are thus available in great numbers and you can solve of all those problems associated with separation anxiety. Following efficient methods can get rid of mental and physical problems.</p>
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		<title>Homemade Doggie Treats Business &#8211; Do You Make An Income From This Style Of Business?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:31:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Asking the question, is it possible to make money with a homemade doggie treats business? The answer to this is, yes. There are over 200 million individuals in the united states and it&#8217;s estimated that nearly 60 percent have at least one dog. If you are a dog owner, then over the past 2 or 3 years you have watched the dog food production and like many other dog owners may have decided to begin making your own doggie treats. The dog food industry really put a scare into most people and for good reason. It was the recall of many pounds of dog food and it included many different brands.</p>
<p>There are a lot of people that decided to begin creating their own dog food and homemade doggie treats. And this has opened the door for the entrepreneur in two ways.</p>
<p>The number one being, baking your own homemade doggie treats <p>Continue reading <a href="http://dogcollarandmore.com/uncategorized/homemade-doggie-treats-business-do-you-make-an-income-from-this-style-of-business">Homemade Doggie Treats Business &#8211; Do You Make An Income From This Style Of Business?</a></p>

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Asking the question, is it possible to make money with a <a href='http://niche100.com/prod26126-DoggieTreats' target='_blank'>homemade doggie treats</a> business? The answer to this is, yes. There are over 200 million individuals in the united states and it&#8217;s estimated that nearly 60 percent have at least one dog. If you are a dog owner, then over the past 2 or 3 years you have watched the dog food production and like many other dog owners may have decided to begin making your own doggie treats. The dog food industry really put a scare into most people and for good reason. It was the recall of many pounds of dog food and it included many different brands.</p>
<p>There are a lot of people that decided to begin creating their own dog food and homemade doggie treats. And this has opened the door for the entrepreneur in two ways.</p>
<p>The number one being, baking your own homemade doggie treats and the second is selling the business opportunity to billions of people whom just happen to be dog lovers.</p>
<p>People spent roughly $41 billion dollars on their pets in the last year and that total may keep growing each year. So you can see that it is no secret that now would be the time to jump into this booming business. Even if one was to get a very small piece of the pie, they will live very comfortable. </p>
<p>If you like to bake, then you are looking at a brick and mortar company and that will mean you are operating a local business. Then at a later time, you will still have the chance to develop your business on the world wide web. But, if you are thinking towards selling the business opportunity to dog lovers all over the world then your dreams are on a much larger scale right from the start.</p>
<p>Either of these two types of homemade doggie treat businesses have enormous potential and can give you the financial freedom that you have been looking for such as being your own boss,  living the life you&#8217;ve always wanted, taking control of your life, and most important being able to express your creativity while being compensated for it.</p>
<p>A <a href='http://niche100.com/prod26126-DoggieTreats' target='_blank'>homemade doggie treats</a> business is a very worthwhile micro niche and profit can be made whichever way you decide on. While this is a very effective niche, it is essential to remember you are selling to folks that are very sincere about their dogs and the way of their pets lives.</p>
<p>For the business minded individuals, whether you own a dog or not, you want to make certain that our furry friends are getting the healthiest foods available out there and all you need to start are the proper ingredients, patience, and dedication to the owners of these animals. So, if this is a type of business you have been pondering but didn&#8217;t know where to start, consider this. Profit can be made either way, but the important thing is, what do you like to do? Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty or would you rather sit in front of the computer and make a profit the simple way?</p>
<p>Being a small business entrepreneur is a fantastic way of life and the expansion of the internet has provided many options. Although the number of online marketers has grown and locating lucrative niches has become harder over time, it still is very lucrative. And micro-niches such as <a href='http://niche100.com/prod26126-DoggieTreats' target='_blank'>homemade doggie treats</a> offer excellent opportunities to anyone that is considering the starting of a business whether it be brick and mortar or an internet business.</p>
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