Dogs and Cats 101
training

Your dog’s attitude to their crate depends on how you train them to use it. It’s unlikely that they will be nervous about their crate when they see it for the first time.You must take the time to show them that being inside their crate isn’t a punishment, it isn’t a scary place, and they [...]

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PLEASE: BEFORE u bring the new dog home.. be prepared.  what u do before the new dog comes home and what you do the frst hour will make a HUGE difference on if the dogs stays!  Read this one page…   Click this  link.. 3 minutes that will change your life.. BEFORE you bring the [...]

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I could not tell you any much better then this link.. It is difficut to do.. but is they r your dogs.. leave.. do the “jolly routine” as u go.. they should follow.. now read on.. eHow BUT.. the short of it is to  separate the dogs by grabbing their hind legs and walking them [...]

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You will thank me for this one… This will only take a couple of weeks but do reinforce often. Keep a dog whistle next to the dog (or cat) food and treats and use it EVEY TIME you feed.. Blow the whistle and use the “come” command with praise EVERY TIME… Start using the whistle [...]

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It is fine to use the human brand of prozac.. generic is cheap… Don’t be talked into using the new “vet version” that cost tons more.. a 20 mg. prozac (Rx from your vet) can be scored into 4.. find a dose for your pet.. listen for a podcast on this soon… speak to the [...]

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Borrowed from www.pethealthcare.net Note: trying to fix this format! BITING:  PLAY BITING AND MOUTHING IN PUPPIES Why is my puppy nipping and biting family members? Although often thought to be a teething behavior, nipping, mouthing and biting in young dogs is generally a form of social play.  Teething is more likely to involve gnawing or [...]

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reprint from:www.preciouspets.org Believe it or not, this is not a housetraining problem. It has to do with some normal canine behavior patterns that you can and should deal with in a positive way. Dogs are instinctively programmed to accept the authority of creatures (animal and human) that they consider to be superior to them. They [...]

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This is so simple.. use your shampoo! And your creme rinse.. Especially good are the ones for dry hair. Gets rid of that dandruff looking stuff. Flea shampoo or dog shampoo?  Don’t buy into it, or buy it.. If your dog does have fleas.. use flea spray then shower ..and then use something like, Advantage [...]

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BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS IN DOGS by Bill Campbell a MUST HAVE BOOK..     I refer to it often and even call Bill..ALSO AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY….. from Bill, worth the read.. HOW DOGS THINK A NON-VERBAL LINK TO CANINE COMMUNICATION copyright 1995 by William E. Campbell Have you ever seen a device or a program designed to [...]

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Here is what happens… Fido is alone all day in the yard while you are at work…  He hears your car pull up and he wakes up.. all happy and tail wagging to see you.  You are such a happy owner so you let Fido into the house… Guess what?  Fido has not peed since [...]

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