Dog Behavior And Care Articles
7 Things You Should Do For Your Dog
The responsibility that comes with having a pet is not to be taken lightly. It is up to you to make sure that your pet's needs are met and that you have done everything in your power to make your pet's life a happy one. Here are seven easy things you can do to make sure that your pet has the best life possible:
Basic Dog Hygene
Giving poochie a bath - no problem. You might even be ok sticking a tooth brush in Lassie’s mouth. But trimming doggie’s nails is never going to happen! Actually, giving your dog's nails a clipping is not nearly as difficult or freighting as it seems. Nail trimming in dogs can be done very easily if you know how. It's always a good idea to watch someone else first (vet, groomer or friend) who is experienced in nail trimming. ...
Dealing With Seperation Anxiety In Your Dog
Many dogs have seperation anxiety when they are left alone.
You'll know if yours does if he was destructive while you were gone or if your neighbors tell you he barked all day. You can teach him to cope, while reassuring him that you will come back - both leading to much better behavior and a much happier dog.
Just like with his first "stay," make the session so short that he is able to succeed. Then, make each session a little longer. He will relate your keys, coat or p ...
Dog Behavior
A Tired Dog Is A Good Dog Give the dog the exercise he needs, and he will spend much of his day resting - not chewing, barking, digging, escaping, or destroying things. Your Reactions Affect Your Dog’s Actions If you allow your dog to be rewarded for some action, he’s likely to repeat it. Consciously allow rewards to happen for actions you like, and prevent your dog from getting rewarded by you or the environment for actions you don’t want to encourage. Dogs ...
Dog Exercies Guide
Whenever you are near a road, or wherever your dog is likely to cause a nuisance if he runs free, you should keep him on a lead. Both you and your dog will be much happier if he’s well trained. Remember that not everyone is as fond of dogs as you are and you must respect their feelings. Keep your dog under control at all times. Part of your walk should take your dog over hard ground, as this will help to keep his nails short.
Don't make the mistake of over-exercising your dog if he’s still grow ...
Dog Tricks
This section covers other dog tricks that you can train when your dog has mastered the basics. Note that PATIENCE is the key to successful dog tricks. Remember Pavel’s dog: Repetition with rewards will reap the right actions/behavior.
Most of the actions you see dogs doing in movies are just a bunch of simple tricks. If you learn these tricks, maybe you can be in a movie too. ? By teaching your dog to do each trick, you can have him/her capable of being a movie dog (or jus ...
Dont Let Your Pomeranian Get An Ear Infection
Dog ear infections are also commonly called Otitis Externa. It is an infection of the outer ear canal. There are three parts to the ear; the outer, the middle, and the inner ear. Ninety percent of infections occur in the outer ear, the part of the ear that you can see. Dogs are prone to ear infections because of the anatomy of their ears. They have a horizontal and a vertical component to them, so it is hard for anything in there to drain out, like water or debris. ...
Emergency Remedy For When Your Dog Swallows An Object
What do you do if your puppy (or mischievous older dog) gets into your holiday decorations and eats some of the glass ornaments? This potentially lethal mishap can darken even the brightest holiday season.
THE PROCEDURE: BEFORE the holiday go to a pharmacy and buy a box of cotton balls. Be sure that you get COTTON balls...not the cosmetic puffs that are made from man-made fibers. Also, buy a quart of half-and-half coffee cream and put it in the freezer. Should your dog eat glass ornaments ...
Excess Tear Productoin Can Be Bad For Your Pomeranian
A dog's excess tears can be caused by many things, including blocked tear ducts, abnormal eyelashes, corneal ulcers, a tumor or cyst on the lids or eyes, a foreign object lodged behind the eyelids, dyes in dog food, or dyes in dog bowls.
A wet area on the face, no matter what the underlying cause of the wetness, can be a breeding ground for bacteria and yeast. And, bacterial infections commonly occur at the tear ducts, causing excess tears. Ptirsporum, a red yeast bacteria, is at the root of ...
Exercising Your Older Dog
Exercising the older dog
As your dog ages into a senior dog, he will tire more easily. His joints may stiffen and he’ll become more susceptible to the same sort of muscular aches and pains that humans experience as we age. Fortunately, there are a number of drugs available that your veterinary surgeon can prescribe, if necessary, to improve your dog's mobility.
Older dogs often have deteriorating eyesight and their hearing, along with other senses (including smell) may also be impaired. They ...
Fancy Tricks To Teach Your Dog
Let's face it: with commands like "sit" and "come" under your dog's belt, you can take him out in public, but dog food commercial directors aren't pounding down your door. You want a dog that raises eyebrows, attracts comely (human) members of the opposite sex, and pays your bills. While all of these things may not actually happen, we can help you teach your dog a few more fun little tricks. Shake 1.Get your dog to sit first and hold his attention with a ...
General Dog Care
Like people, dogs need to be healthy to enjoy life. Dogs are our friends, companions and often our guardians, but since they are also totally dependent on us for their well-being, it is our responsibility to look after them properly. One of the most prevalent 'diseases' in dogs these days is one that also affects humans. Obesity. A fat dog is an unhealthy dog and is likely to suffer from arthritis and heart failure. Remember, in the wild dogs eat fresh meat that they have ...
Give Your Dog A Shower Instead Of A Bath
many dogs hate baths!
They jump around, slip and fall, shiver and shake, and are simply miserable. In the process, you can get even wetter than they do. You spend most of the bathtime pushing and pulling just to keep him from jumping out of the tub and within your reach.
Instead of a bath, give him a shower. This is especially good if you have a hand-held shower head. Your dog should feel much more relaxed and less scared standing on firm ground than in a tub of water. You will probably stay ...
GPS Tracking For Your Pet
Do you own a dog or cat that is constantly escaping or disappearing? Have you set up fences and closed windows only to stand helpless as your dog rushes through your legs and out the door when the mail person arrives? Or your cat escapes over the weekend you were away and the neighbor came to feed her? Even if your pet stays safe when they are home you may face dangers when traveling with your pet to camping grounds or other areas. Pets love to explore and even the most c ...
How To Deal With Your Puppy When He Bites
Puppies bite everything when they are getting new teeth, which helps the teeth come in. But, you do have to stop him from biting people. The best discipline is the kind that his mom would use.
If puppy bites, grab his muzzle with your hand and say no in a mean voice - "in his face." Then leave. Playtime is over.
If puppy doesn't get the message with this, pick him up by the scruff of his neck and shake his body while you tell him no in a mean voice. And, again, playtime is over.
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Making Sure Your Dog Has The Best Of Care
Your Pomeranian will require care, attention and a commitment to look after it during its life which could be 10-15 years or longer. The commitment required includes not only routine feeding, care and time spent with the dog but also the provision of veterinary treatment if the dog becomes ill. Written below is some thing about dog caring: Brushing your Dog’s Teeth How to brush your dog's teeth?
Step one is to pick an appropriate pet toothbrush. Save yourself tim ...
Neutering Your Dog
What is Neutering?
Technically, neutering refers to the removal of the reproductive organs on both male and female animals. However, neutering, also known as orchidectomy, is most commonly referred as the de-sexing of male animals, removing the testicles. Neutering is best done before six months of age. What are the Health Benefits?
There are a lot of healthy benefits to having your dog neutered. A neutered dog will not be susceptible to testicular or prostate cance ...
Pet Sitting Services
Can your dog wait 10 hours to go for a walk? Will the cat have enough food and a clean litter box if you are away for a week? What if you can't come home Wednesday nights because of a prior commitment? Anytime a pet owner needs to go away on vacation, stay long hours at work or has regular scheduled activities that take them away from home they must consider how their pet will be cared for. Pets provide entertainment and companionship but are also a huge responsibility. Y ...
Picking The Perfect Dog Breed For You
The first thing to decide before buying a dog is what type and size you want. Many factors are important when buying, but be sure to consider what breed is suitable for you and your family. Remember also, that different breeds may have genetic health issues to watch out for... Larger dog breeds can be susceptible to hip-dysplasia. This is a degenerative disease that affects the hip joint. When a dog with hip-dysplasia matures, the hip joint and socket loose their abili ...
Picking The Right Breeder Is Just As Important As Picking The Right Puppy
So you have decided you want a puppy? You have done all your homework to decide the breed you want and you know you have the finances, time and energy to take care of it. Next step is to find a breeder and purchase a puppy. Be warned...purchasing a puppy from a breeder can be fraught with risks. As in any business there are those breeders who are genuine, who care for their animals and whose reputation is important to them and others, often known as backyard breeders, ...
Preparing Your Dog For Having Puppies
It is important to feed your brood bitch a balanced diet. She needs adequate protein and carbohydrates, which should include all the vitamins and minerals needed to supply a balanced diet. You can prepare her meals yourself using fresh meat and whole meal bread with fine minced veggies, or but a high quality dry food such as Eukanuba or Science Diet. After mating continue feeding her as before until about 2 weeks before whelping, at which time you should increase the ...
Read This Before You Buy A Dog
Many factors need to be considered by a family, before bringing home a new pet. Some are as followed: GENDER – SIZE - HAIR What about the gender of the dog? Are you interested in a male or female? Will you breed the dog once it is grown? If a breeding program is not in its future, consider neutering the dog. Are you interested in a large or a small dog? Often, potential owners don't consider the frame size and weight of the puppy when it becomes an adult. Also ...
The Crate Can Be Your Pomeranians Safe Haven
People use crates for lots of reasons, like to help with housetraining or traveling. Our dogs use theirs to sleep in at night. But, the crates are also a great place of escape when a dog's world seems scary. When there is a big thunderstorm, the crate is the perfect size and shape to crawl into and feel protected from the noise and lights. Even a socialized dog that is used to having three or four people come over to visit can be overwhelmed when all the relatives arrive for a holiday - crates ...
Toys That Could Be Dangerous For Your Dog
Fluffy may love her ball of yarn, and Rover may chase after that darn stick all day, but pet owners must be cautious when offering toys to their pets. Many household items that become pet toys, either with or without your knowledge, can be dangerous-even fatal-to your furry friend. If not used in the appropriate manner, some store-bought pet toys, too, can cause problems. Pet owners should take note of the following potential toy hazards: Sticks and bones can splinter and ca ...
Using Your Poms Instincts To House Train
Pomeranians can be difficult to house traing but the best house training uses the dogs own instincts to avoid soiling its bed to train the dog where and where not to eliminate. That is the basis behind crate training, in which the dog is confined to its crate in the absence of the owner, and den training, in which the dog is confined to a small area of the home. In essence, the crate, or the room, becomes the dog’s den. Dogs are naturally very clean animals, and they try their best to avoid u ...
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