Different Models of Bark Control Devices By Russ Elderman

Bark Hold : Helping Oneself You Get Some Heartsease and Quietly

It is function of your duty as a domestic dog proprietor to make sure that your dog does not agitate your neighbors with his barking. If your domestic dog has an irritating habit of barking endlessly, then you must make use of some metres to finish this. This is very essential if you want to sustain the good kinship that you have with your neighbors and if you want to get some Ataraxis and Low in your home and in your region. Now, while there are many ways that you can try to stop your domestic dog from barking too much like disquieting him or developing him to suffice to the “quiet” control, otherwise way is the use of bark Ascendency Twists.

Various Bark Contain Gimmicks

One of the bark Restraint Gimmicks is the bark Ascendency checking collars. coaching collars can help curb your domestic dog’s excess barking. This is particularly when he is left all by himself when you go to the place or when you go patronise. There are three kinds of these bark Restraint collars.

1. Remedial Sitting Bark Contain Collars. These send out a Fixed to the struggle of your domestic dog once he barks. Because your dog will connect his barking with the Stable that he can feeling on his neck, he will take care in barking too much.

2.Citronella taking Collars. Citronella oil is sprayed near your dog’s nose once he starts barking. Because dogs don’t like to be sprayed upon, he will contain barking to avert this.

3.infrasonic Bark Hold Collar. This emits an voiceless sound to your domestic dog’s ear, which you can’t even hear. Because this sound is awful to your Canis familiaris’s ears, then he would stop his barking to be able to quash hearing this.

If you don’t want to subject your domestic dog to the Self-disciplined measures of bark Ascertain collars, then there are other bark Restraint Twists that you can use and one of these is the outdoor bark Ascertain device. This device is the one that you need if you also specify to curb the loud barking of your neighbor’s dog as well. Running at a range of 50 feet, this device works the same as the unhearable bark Check Off collar. As soon as a barking dog gets within the range of this device, it will give out a beep and then an unheard sound is emitted. Because a Canis familiaris will companion this sound with his barking, then he will period from barking unnecessarily.

So if maintaining Peacefulness and Smooth in your home and your neighbourhood is supreme to you, then you should get one of these bark Ascertain Gimmicks. You will not only be Serving your neighbours and yourself get some continual sleep, you will also be teaching your domestic dog some manners by doing this.

There are a amount of models of bark Restraint Gimmicks available at Pet Depot Online. find free to visit their site if you are planning to buy one, as they could provide you with what you need at a healthy price.

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Cat GPS Collars Can Be Hard To Find By Kenneth Harrison

Cat GPS tracking collars seem like a great idea for keeping tabs on your wandering feline. Outfit a tracking collar with a global positioning device that knows its current location at all times. The GPS device can then periodically send its longitude and latitude position to some base station by simply transmitting it over the cellular phone network. Once received, the location information is uploaded to a website which allows you to monitor your cat's location. Not only is this GPS tracking system a good idea, it's already being used in a variety of ways -- from car navigation systems to locating lost hikers.

However, the typical GPS cat tracking system is difficult to locate -- at least in the United States. The main problem is that GPS technology has not been miniaturized to the point of making GPS cat collars small enough and light enough for most household cats. Domestic cats are simply unable to bear the weight of the current GPS electronics and power supply.

The only websites that advertise GPS cat tracking collars seem to be located in Europe, and those particular European devices are fairly large -- weighing over 90g. Most average sized cats would only be able to carry an 80g tracking collar comfortably.

The other downside to GPS tracking collars, and this goes for both cat tracking collars and dog tracking collars, is that GPS collars typically have monthly fees associated with them. This is because the GPS collars will normally utilize the cellular phone networks for transmitting location information and the cellular networks all have monthly charges. So if you wish to avoid monthly fees you will have to use another type of technology for the cat tracking collar.

One of the best options that I have found is to use a short range radio tracking collar. This kind of tracking collar transmits a periodic beacon signal that is detected by a directional receiver. With the receiver you are able to tell in which direction your cat is located by how strong a signal you are detecting. In addition, as you get closer to the radio collar the beacon signal also gets stronger so you can determine both the relative direction and distance to your cat.

These short range radio cat tracking collars have two distinct advantages over the cat GPS collars. First, because they use free radio frequencies you avoid the monthly cellular network fees used by the GPS systems. Second, the electronics used with these short range devices can be made small and light enough for any domestic cat to wear. The tracking system on the collar only has to beacon a weak signal so the amount of electronics and power requirements are low. These types or cat tracking collars just need a small coin battery for power.

There is one disadvantage to using a radio tracking collar. Unlike the cat GPS locators you would not be able to pinpoint the longitude and latitude of your cat since the radio collar does not transmit any exact location coordinates -- just distance and directional information that you can detect via the relative signal strength with the directional receiver. However, since cats usually do not wander miles away in a short time span -- my cats are usually within a block of my house -- having exact location information to track on a website does not seem as critical in my view.

The other perceived disadvantage of a short range radio cat locator collar is that it will not work over long distances as compared to the GPS collar. That is only partially true. While a GPS collar that is using the cellular network may be able to transmit location information over a longer distance, cellular network systems are also susceptible to interference and signal loss. If your cat should wander into a hole or a cave or some area that is not being serviced by a cellular tower, then the GPS collar would not work.

A short range radio collar would be able to work in much more remote areas and in places where the cellular phone networks cannot reach since the radio collar only needs to transmit as far as the receiver while the GPS cat collar needs to transmit to the nearest cellular tower.

So consider a radio cat collar as a cat tracking device if you cannot find a cat GPS collar that fits your needs and budget.

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The Way Your Dog Eats By Jeff Nenadic

The manner in which a dog eats has no similarities whatever to the way humans eat, and we don’t mean the obvious scenario, in that a dog can’t use a knife and fork. The physical act of eating is completely different. You might believe that the dogs jaws and teeth are used for chewing its food, but actually they are used for gripping the food and then cutting through it so that the food can be swallowed (usually without chewing). The dog doesn’t have as many choking reflexes as we do or a great sense of taste. He does however, have a much more acute sense of smell.

All dogs have the same method of eating because of the make up of their mouths. I am sure than many people have seen a dog gulp its food and often believe that the dog must be very hungry or particularly like the meal that has been set down for him. This is not normally the case as a well fed dog will do this in exactly the same way as a hungry dog does. By learning how dogs eat we will be more informed as to what we should feed them.

If you study your dog you will observe that he bites into his food with his front teeth, drops it onto his tongue sliding the food to the back of his throat and a natural reflex causes him to swallow it, passing through his esophagus straight into his stomach. The food has not been chewed through this entire process. If we did this we would choke, but the dog is not able to eat in any other way, simply because that’s the way nature made him.

If the dog wants to eat something which is too large to be processed via his normal method of eating, making it impossible for him to swallow, he will position the food between his front paws and rip off little pieces with his front teeth before swallowing them. Many carnivorous mammals have special incisor like teeth for food which cannot be broken down with their normal teeth. These special teeth are called carnassial teeth and will literally shear through tough meat, bones, gristle and hide using the enormous strength of the muscles in their jaws. Despite the capability the dogs jaw muscles have for chewing they are seldom used for this purpose.

Manufactures of dog food produce a wide and varied range of dog cuisine and conveniently provide dog food in several different sizes. Often the food will be matched to the breed so the modern day miniature poodle has perfect bite size pieces produced especially for him and doesn’t have to eat the huge chunks which are specifically made for the Great Dane. Nevertheless, before the advent of manufactured dog food the miniature poodle was, and still is, perfectly capable of breaking down large and tough food items because he has the same resources in his mouth as any other dog, no matter how large or small

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Tips on Grooming Puppies By Kelly Marshall

When you bring a puppy home for the first time, you may be thinking of a million and a half different things. You may be concerned about the housebreaking, where it is going to sleep, the food your want to feed it, and the tricks you want to teach it. Something that a lot of people forget to think about in the beginning is the grooming of the puppy. It is extremely important to begin grooming the puppy right away instead of waiting for it to become older.

Even though some people might think that grooming a small puppy can scare it away from the entire process, it actually works in the opposite way. When you introduce the puppy to the grooming process in the beginning, it begins to view it as a natural part of life and thinks nothing about it. Most of the time, you will quickly begin to see that the puppy even enjoys the time it gets to spend with you while being groomed. Not only does the process feel good but also it is a little extra one on one time that the puppy gets to spend with you.

Bath Time

Allow your dog is play in the water in the tub. Fill the tub only an inch or two and throw a couple of the puppy's favorite plastic or rubber toys in there. Make it a fun experience for the puppy and nothing more. Do this every day for about a week or until you see that the puppy no longer associates the tub with anything that is scary to it. Once you reach that step, go ahead and introduce using the sprayer or a cup of water and pour it onto the dog, still with the toys in the tub. Once your puppy has become used to that you can add the dog shampoo and begin washing the puppy as normal.

Brushing

Allow the puppy to sniff and look over the brush all it wants. By making sure that the puppy gets to check the brush out, it will see that it is nothing to be alarmed about. The puppy will see that it is not an object that is going to hurt it and therefore will not be afraid. Start by brushing the dog slowly while making sure that the puppy is comfortable. The whole idea is to make it an enjoyable bonding experience between the two of you that also allows the puppy to be groomed.

Oral Care

Make sure that you have yourself a nice doggie toothbrush and flavored toothpaste for dogs. Start by placing a little bit of the toothpaste on your finger and allow the dog to lick it. If it will not lick the toothpaste, gently reach your finger into the mouth of the dog and rub the toothpaste along the teeth and the gum lines. This will allow the dog to become used to the taste of it. Then break out the toothbrush and allow the puppy to sniff it, lick it, and play with it. Just like the grooming brush, you want the puppy to see that it is nothing to be afraid of.

In due time you will see that grooming your puppy is easier then you thought. As long as you follow the tips you will have no problems and your puppy will grow into a dog that enjoys its grooming sessions.

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The Dilemma of Raising Many Puppies of the Same Age By Jeff Nenadic

If you want to get bring up multiple puppies in your house and don’t know which brood to select. Then you might want to know some of the advantages and disadvantages of growing many puppies that belong to the same age group.

Selecting Numerous Puppies Is Definitely Not Worth The Difficulty

In case you are raising puppies of the same brood and same age group, then it is natural that, as they grow one of the puppies will tend to become dominant and become the leader of the others. You must be knowing, how it is to raise a commanding and arbitrary dog. Here it means that, as the puppy grows to be obedient, it fails to have the self confidence lacking the social skills.

This dog who is dominating most of the times will become very combative towards other dogs in all the situations. What happens when one dominates the others is, the other dogs will feel a little insecure and will not be able to cope with the abilities of this dominant dog, this can sometimes lead to stress related problems in them. Not only this, both the dogs will go through separation angst when they are isolated from each other. This is something like separating twins or siblings during childhood.

Watch out for some severe dog fights

As the multiple dogs grow, they will slowly start establishing their roles amongst themselves, and therefore you don’t have to bother too much about the grown up dogs fighting. But when you consider dogs fighting when they are puppies, as they are small they tend to fight physically, when there is a competition. Some of the situations where you will find them fighting are, they will fight for toys and during meals. And this is mainly to grab more attention.

When this kind of fighting takes place, you have to give them, proper commands and training to make them behave properly. If this habit is not curbed, then the puppies will start hurting each other during the fight, and the one puppy that is always docile will start developing solicitude as he grows. And if all your dogs belong to the same sex then these issues will escalate.

The behavior and training process will take a back seat while you have multiple puppies

This is the prime concern which most of the dog owners ignore while they get many puppies into their houses. As they come in a pack, these puppies will spend most of their time among themselves, and they do need much of your attention, even the need for training becomes less. So, before you plan to get multiple dogs consider all these aspects.

Attention and all that may not sound serious to you, but imagine training all the puppies to the rules and commands of your house. This is not easy, it would be extremely difficult for not only you but your family members too, as these puppies are busy among themselves, and your commands will go unnoticed.

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Choosing the Right Dog For a Child By Kelly Marshall

Many people feel that a dog is a great pet for a child and they are right. A dog will be a friend, a companion, and a great way to learn some responsibility. But first, you want to make sure that your child is the right age for a dog or you are pretty much just looking at a dog for yourself. A lot of people feel that five or six years old are a fine age to give a dog to a child. As long as the parent is able to do the training then this would be fine as children that age can easily find enjoyment in their furry friends and even learn a little bit about what chores and care taking are about.

If you are not up for training the dog yourself but still want your young child to have a dog then make sure that you are choosing one that is a little older then a pup and is already housebroken. This way, there will only be a small adjustment period and the dog will feel and act as though it is right at home. Make sure that you are being careful though when selecting your dog.

While it is okay to want to have the children in on the process of picking the right dog for him or her, you really have to have a few restrictions. Not all breeds are suitable for children. Some are okay with all ages, some with no child no matter what the age is, and others are fine with older children but just not younger ones. Make sure that you are taking some time to research the various breeds so that you are not allowing your child to pick one that would be the absolute worst choice. The last thing you want to do is to give your child a dog that will end up biting or wanting nothing to do with your child.

Select a breed that likes children and loves interaction. A social breed and one that loves to run around is best so that it can keep up with your child. If you are finding that you are a little confused, start reading dog books, magazines on dogs, and search the Internet high and low for all of the breed information you can get your hands on. This may take a little bit of time so it is probably a good idea to begin the research before you even mention to your child about getting a new dog. Otherwise, you will be hounded everyday with questions about when the dog is coming home.

It may also be a good idea to pick a breed that is going to be a suitable size for the child. A rough and tough boy may not have as much fun with a toy breed as he would something larger. And a little girl may enjoy a small toy dog better then a large breed. Just look over your options and think not only about what would be best for your child right now, but what would be suitable for the next ten to fifteen years.

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Older Dogs Need Special Care By Jeff Nenadic

The older dogs have a lifespan of around eight to sixteen years. Some of the breeds have less age expectancy, while some of them have a longer life span. It is time to take some preventive actions when you know that your dog is grown old. These steps are needed to keep the dog healthy, happy and active. Keep a regular appointment with the veterinary doctor, this means that they are kept healthy and the owners know if there are any health issues. The veterinary doctors know different types of breed and they can also advice you on how to keep a tab on the health of the old dogs.

The older dog also needs to keep a tab on the weight. In case the dog is overweight, they develop joint problems, arthritis, diabetes and liver or kidney malfunctions. Treat your dog for less amount of sugar, salt. You can buy the dog cookies which are manufactured especially older and fat dogs. In case your dog is growing old, you can fewer amounts of treats, and more amount of healthy and low calorie food. Sometimes, it is little difficult to stop them staring at food when you eat, but it is for their good. You can feed your pet once or twice a day in smaller quantity. In case you find children feeding the dog, explain them why they should not feed the dogs.

In case the dog food is dry, you can add water or pre soak the food in hot water. Brush the dog teeth daily to ensure that they do not have any dental issues. Daily brushing with the toothpaste manufactured especially for the dogs helps prevent any dental problems. Make sure that you brush the teeth starting from the time when your dog is young, so that they get used to it. Have your dogs teeth checked up regularly and periodically.

Make sure that, irrespective of the age, fresh and cool water is available for your dog. Some of the older dogs cannot go to the water. In such a kind of situation make sure that you give them the water at regular intervals. You can place water bowls at different place in the house, so that they do not have to go far away for a drink.

The older dogs also suffer from arthritis like humans. Keep a tab on your dogs food and weight and feed them with a specially formulated food. Have regular visits to the vet, so that he can advice you about how to keep your pet healthy and keep it more comfortable even if it is growing old. There are some supplements available for the dog, but before you try any one of them consult the vet.

There are multiple varieties of orthopedic dog beds available. Some of them are manufactured of memory foam. These beds give the dog the extra heat and the extra comfort to the aging body. Make sure that the dog is very healthy and is taken good care of.

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Various Types of Aquariums For Your Exotic Fish By Bryan Halverson

Aquariums add delight and freshness to the people’s homes and businesses all around the world. Aquariums are included in restaurants specially to attract kids and customers who come and dine there, fish tanks are included in many more places like malls, hotels and houses. People have a habit of having aquarium like a kind of hobby. Since, it adds beauty to the place.

The aquarium can be designed in such a way that it can be of any shapes like rectangle, square and also spherical. The aquarium can be decorated by using small color pebbles and small plastic plants to make the environment more realistic and a nicer environment for the fish.

Aquariums make perfect gifts for family and friends, the relaxing movement of the fish and water is an ideal stress reliever from our busy lives. Some fish, such as the betta fish have been kept in very small glass bottles, however without proper filtration the fish will often not survive. Filtration should be a key consideration for anyone looking at the different types of aquariums. Most smaller aquariums (under 100L (25 US Gallons) will include a small mechanical filter. Often these filters are not sufficient for a fully stocked aquariums. Ideally, an aquarium filter system should include biological, mechanical and chemical filtration.

When choosing the aquarium, the other thing to be kept in mind is the choice of fish. Decide upfront if you want to keep goldfish, tropical fish or marine fish as this will help narrow down the choice of what fish tank to buy. Alternatively look for an aquarium which allows easy upgrading from coldwater to tropical and then ultimately marine fish.

Goldfish, cloud white mountain minnows, black molly, guppies, betta fighter fish, and tetra fish are some kind of fishes which are suitable for most aquariums and will make a fascinating and colorful display. The betta fighter fish can attack other fish, especially of the same type, so if you choose this fish make sure you keep it on its own in aquarium around 15L (4 US Gallons).

The aquarium should be taken care by changing the water regularly. Some aquariums require more frequent water changes than others. For example many aquariums require weekly water changes, however some aquariums, which have advanced filtration system can dramatically reduce the amount of maintenance needed, so it is often worth spending a little extra on a better aquarium in the long run.

Choice of fish food is extremely important; always buy a high quality food in a pellet form. Brine shrimp or frozen food are often poor in nutritional value and will not benefit the fish. Flake foods can rot in the aquarium, so an aquarium pellet fish food which has the correct protein levels and won’t rot will ensure the water quality in the aquarium remains high and will help ensure healthy fish.

There are many varieties of aquariums in all shapes and sizes. However, the most important elements to consider are, low maintenance (you don’t want to have to clean it every week) and a powerful filter which offers biological, mechanical and chemical filtration to keep the water healthy for the fish.

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Various Types of Aquariums For Your Exotic Fish By Bryan Halverson

Aquariums add delight and freshness to the people’s homes and businesses all around the world. Aquariums are included in restaurants specially to attract kids and customers who come and dine there, fish tanks are included in many more places like malls, hotels and houses. People have a habit of having aquarium like a kind of hobby. Since, it adds beauty to the place.

The aquarium can be designed in such a way that it can be of any shapes like rectangle, square and also spherical. The aquarium can be decorated by using small color pebbles and small plastic plants to make the environment more realistic and a nicer environment for the fish.

Aquariums make perfect gifts for family and friends, the relaxing movement of the fish and water is an ideal stress reliever from our busy lives. Some fish, such as the betta fish have been kept in very small glass bottles, however without proper filtration the fish will often not survive. Filtration should be a key consideration for anyone looking at the different types of aquariums. Most smaller aquariums (under 100L (25 US Gallons) will include a small mechanical filter. Often these filters are not sufficient for a fully stocked aquariums. Ideally, an aquarium filter system should include biological, mechanical and chemical filtration.

When choosing the aquarium, the other thing to be kept in mind is the choice of fish. Decide upfront if you want to keep goldfish, tropical fish or marine fish as this will help narrow down the choice of what fish tank to buy. Alternatively look for an aquarium which allows easy upgrading from coldwater to tropical and then ultimately marine fish.

Goldfish, cloud white mountain minnows, black molly, guppies, betta fighter fish, and tetra fish are some kind of fishes which are suitable for most aquariums and will make a fascinating and colorful display. The betta fighter fish can attack other fish, especially of the same type, so if you choose this fish make sure you keep it on its own in aquarium around 15L (4 US Gallons).

The aquarium should be taken care by changing the water regularly. Some aquariums require more frequent water changes than others. For example many aquariums require weekly water changes, however some aquariums, which have advanced filtration system can dramatically reduce the amount of maintenance needed, so it is often worth spending a little extra on a better aquarium in the long run.

Choice of fish food is extremely important; always buy a high quality food in a pellet form. Brine shrimp or frozen food are often poor in nutritional value and will not benefit the fish. Flake foods can rot in the aquarium, so an aquarium pellet fish food which has the correct protein levels and won’t rot will ensure the water quality in the aquarium remains high and will help ensure healthy fish.

There are many varieties of aquariums in all shapes and sizes. However, the most important elements to consider are, low maintenance (you don’t want to have to clean it every week) and a powerful filter which offers biological, mechanical and chemical filtration to keep the water healthy for the fish.

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Dog Park Etiquette By Patricia Ellison

Dog parks are not for everyone and certainly not for every dog. Personally I’m not a dog park person, mainly because I live in a rural area and own more than 1 dog; they have ample room to run. But many of my clients enjoy taking their dogs to the dog park for interaction with other dogs.

Dogs are pack animals and accordingly, enjoy running and playing with other dogs. If they are available in your area, dog parks are a great place where your dog can run off leash and socialize with other dogs. Fenced in dog parks where your dog can be let loose to run and play are an excellent resource for city dwellers. Not only do they please your furry friend, but you can feel good knowing your dog is getting their social needs met.

Even though dogs are allowed to be off leash, your responsibility as your dog’s master and teacher must remain intact. The dog park environment seems relaxed and in the dog’s favor, but you still have the potential to maintain teaching your dog to be obedient. They must still, obviously, be supervised. Many dog park guests simply sit on the bench and wait for their dog to wear themselves out so they can leave.

In such an atmosphere, there is the potential for your dog to cause problems that you might not notice if you allow yourself to disconnect from your animal while they are at play. To prevent potential problems and to remind your dog you are master and they are still to obey you, take the time to do the following steps the next time you are out at the dog park.

1.Practice leashing your dog and removing him from the fenced area a few times . Go over a few basic commands he is used to, such as sit or stay, and reward him before returning him to playing. This technique will remind them that obeying you is still important, even when he is having tons of fun or is distracted.

2.When dogs are loose and at play, dominance aggression is sometimes an inevitable event. This social canine aggression can lead to dangerous power plays in which your dog, or someone else’s dog, could get injured. You can minimize the potential for aggression cropping up by reminding your dog and nearby dominant dogs that you are in control of him. Do this by calling to your animal by name while they are at play, having him come to you and petting him before allowing him to return to the other dogs.

3.Be careful to keep a close watch on your dog and to dissolve or remove him from bad situations with negative behavior. Red flags include tense or aggressive body language, mounting, intense staring, snarling or nipping. Dominant dogs have a tendency to single out submissive ones while in a pack, as is the case in dog parks, . If your dog lies on their back, tucks in their tail or begins to urinate, remove him immediately, as this is a sign of being overwhelmed by stress and fear.

Making sure your animal is still listening and obedient, even while excited and at play, will ensure their safety and fun while out.

Good trips to the dog park can be a great experience for you and your dog. Remember a tired dog is a happy dog and playing at the park can give and your dog the much needed exercise and social interaction he needs.

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The Art of Dog Handling By Jeff Nenadic

There is a wide range of professional dog training schools throughout the USA and there are many which have unique or customized training methods. This diversity is confusing for any individual trying to establish the correct way to handle their dog Nevertheless, there are some certain abilities which you will need to acquire if you are to become a successful dog handler.

To be able to handle your dog correctly you will need a strong commitment to your final goal and a lot of patience for the hard work involved in achieving it. It may look very simple when you see professional dog handlers out in the field or on the TV but this illusion will rapidly disappear when you commence the training. Dog handling involves encouragement and persuasion rather than castigation. Be prepared for disappointment and frustration before you even think about reward.

The body language you project and that of your dog is an integral part of the way you interact with your dog during training. It is also part of the judging process in obedience trials, so observe the signals your dog sends to you and know the signals you are sending to him. Keep uppermost in your mind the following three instructions which will be vital to your success:-

1) Before you start training your dog, you need to ascertain his capabilities. Of the various training techniques available, you will need to decide which is best for your dog. You are the person who knows your dog better than anyone else, so if your dog has a timid nature do not chose a training technique based on tough and inflexible handling. You want the dog to perform his training because he enjoys and understands it. If he is terrified he will do neither.

2) Before teaching your dog hand signals he must learn vocal commands. When you are confident that your dog has learned your vocal commands you can then incorporate hand signals. Â Initially you might have to exaggerate the hand signals in order to alert your dog to them. As time progresses your dog will link your hand signals to your vocal commands and then you will be able to tone down the strength of the hand signals. At obedience trials a judge would not expect to notice your hand signals so spend time working on subtle movements as soon as your dog shows signs of behaving the way you want him to.

3) All dogs have their idiosyncrasies but usually it will take time for a dog to become proficient in training. Don’t spend hours in one session trying to teach your dog his lessons because he will lose interest. If the lessons are of between 10 to 15 minutes duration and often, this is much better than trying to fit everything in over a prolonged time span. Your dog instinctively will want to make you happy with his performance, so if you ensure that the lessons are entertaining and consistent it will be much better for him and for you. Whatever you set out to do follow through to the end; if the training is not consistent the learning process will be much longer and the dog will become confused. If your dog is not responsive to parts of the training immediately don’t be disappointed, be persistent. In this way, he will eagerly anticipate his training sessions and the final result will be a well trained, obedient and contented dog.

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Health Problems Of The Bengal Cat By David Faulkner

Asian countries have the endangered species the Asian leopards, which recently was taken off the list and now strives in the wilderness. The Bengal cat derives from breeding with the Asian leopards and has since entered the domestic cat breeds list. The Bengal cat although not a tiger, loves to play and lounge around on and in the water.

Bengal cats make a playful pet as they act more like a dog then they do a cat. The fact that they love water adds to the beauty of owning a Bengal cat. They use their paws as little hands and they hide their toys in order to protect them from other pets in the household. Like the Asian leopard, the Bengal cat is smart and sneaky. They love to play and have a keen sense of smell.

Bengal Cat Health Problems and Food Poisoning

One health problem for Bengal cats is food poisoning. These cats remain susceptible to food poisoning unlike other domesticated cats. Any foods that contain bacteria or fungus will cause the Bengal cat health problems.

The affects of human food poisoning also affect the Bengal cat with vomiting, diarrhea, weakness along with fever and stomach upset. The Bengal can die immediacy if the food poisoning is severe enough. In case of food poisoning, the cat needs to see the veterinarian immediacy for some form of treatment. The treatment may include IV fluids and/or stomach flushes. The cat needs close monitoring to recover from the food poisoning.

Bengal Cat Health Problems With Chocolate

As with dogs and many animals, Bengal cat will sub come to chocolate as the caffeine and obromine become toxic and can lead to death. Adult Bengal cats usually do not take to chocolate as much as the kittens. Kitten may consume a large amount of chocolate because of the new taste they experience. Because of the lower weight, the kitten may need serious care if they are not stopped before consuming to much chocolate.

If a cat consumes the chocolate, they may experience seizure, vomiting, hyperactive activity and weakness along with heavy breathing. In rare instances, the Bengal cat may sub come to death if the methylxanthines cause an adverse reaction. The cats need to be watched when around candy that contains chocolate or any other additives of chocolate; the holidays seem to have more cats as well as dogs going to the vet for chocolate consumption.

If you encounter the cat health problem with chocolate, you need to seek immediate medical attention to ensure the cat will survive with or without treatment. Always know the exact name of the chocolate your Bengal cat consumed to save time for the vet and his staff when caring for a cat that has ingested the chocolates. If you are unsure of the chocolate, take all the chocolates along so the vet can check for all of them to ensure your Bengal kitten or cat grows up healthy and happy.

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