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Saturday, 6 June 2020

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR PUPPIES? LOOK  AT THESE USEFUL TIPS

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR PUPPIES? LOOK AT THESE USEFUL TIPS



sweet puppies

All folks dream of parenting the right dog, a pup that's a CGC or canine good citizen, and is well behaved and dependable in the least times. Well, dreams do come true if the training is completed with care and dedication. Remember pups learn from day one and wish to be taught what's right, what's wrong, and proper socialization.

Pups are like children, they have constant supervision and training. Training a pup needn't be an ordeal all you would like to stay in mind are a couple of simple rules:

  • Until your pup learns you need to keep an eye on him at all times. When you cannot then you must crate him. Create a schedule for the pup this may help the pup calm down quickly. The schedule must include things like hourly bath rooming visits, eating times, rest periods, walks, playtime, training, and so on. A pup that features a busy day has no time to be bored and obtain into mischief.
  • Teach the pup to respect you. Dogs sleep in packs and instinctively follow a pacesetter. If you determine your leadership in no uncertain terms then training will become easy because the pup will obey you in the least times and not challenge your authority.
  • Use only positive training methods. Never shout at, hit, or punish a dog. It is not just cruel but can cause behavioral problems. The use of electrical shocks, prong collars, sprays, then on could hurt the animal.
  • Teach the pup “nothing in life is free.” This is a system that is widely acknowledged as a useful training tool. If you practice this, the pup will learn that to urge something like love, a walk, or treat, he must behave well.
  • Teach the meaning of “No,” from day one. Do not encourage behaviors like jumping, mouthing, tug-o-war, barking, or running out of open gates and doors. Praise good behavior and ignore or walk off when there's bad behavior. The pup will learn that if he misbehaves he will lose his companion/playmate.
puppy

  • To correct behavior you must catch the pup in the act and startle him by rattling a can of pebbles. Once you've got done this makes him correct his behavior and immediately offer him a treat and praise. Pups don't recall what happened earlier so scolding him after an occasion is of no use.
  • Always call/use his name positively. Never say “Bad TOM,” or “No Tom,” this may cause confusion, and therefore the pup will think that if you call his name then it's something bad. The pup must associate his name with happy events like hugs, petting, walks, treats, and such. If this happens he will come willingly when you call out his name.
  • Create a training schedule that is short and sweet say 10 minutes thrice a day. Long repetitive lessons are often boring and therefore the pup will lose interest in learning. Make learning fun and use trick training to show commands like sit, down, come then on.
  • Bond with the pup and both of you will enjoy your lessons. The pup must anticipate spending time with you and not avoid you by deed or hiding. Be sure to socialize the pup early. Socialization is one of the most important lessons. The pup must learn to be around other animals, people, sounds, vehicles, and other activities. So, slowly introduce the pup when he's little to everyday activities and sounds. Take him to the mall/ park, introduce him to children and other pets, and make him unafraid of the vacuum and hose.
  • Learn all about crate training, leash walking, housebreaking, as well as food training. These are kindergarten lessons that each pup must master. Know about all the idiosyncrasies also as peculiarities of the breed this may offer you valuable insights on the way to successfully train the pup.


As a pet parent, you have many choices. You could prefer to train the dog yourself or register at a knowledgeable training school. Training a dog has many stages: kindergarten, obedience training, doggy sports, showing and conformation, also as other aspects like therapy dogs, hearing dogs, and so on. What level you select to coach depends on you also because of the learning abilities of your dog. As you recognize, different dogs like humans have varied talents. Choose well and both you and your pup will celebrate times together.

Friday, 5 June 2020

PITBULL TERRIER : THE ORIGINS

PITBULL TERRIER : THE ORIGINS




Pitbull Terrier
Most modern Pit Bulls are believed to be descended from European bull dogs and different breeds of mastiffs that were once used in farm work. The mastiffs were known for their strength and power, so they were primarily used to help farmers with their bulls when it was time to bring them in from the fields.


The mastiff became known as the bulldog. The dog’s main purpose was to protect the farmer from being gored by an enraged bull. The dog usually accomplished this task by ...

Most modern Pit Bulls are believed to be descended from European bull dogs and different breeds of mastiffs that were once utilized in farm work. The mastiffs were known for his or her strength and power, in order that they were primarily wont to help farmers with their bulls when it had been time to bring them in from the fields.



Bulldog

The mastiff became known as the bulldog. The dog’s main purpose was to guard the farmer from being gored by an enraged bull. The dog usually accomplished this task by biting onto the bull and hanging on until the bull relented. Since these dogs were used for cover from angry bulls, that they had to possess tremendous strength in their jaws and bodies. They also had to be stubborn enough to hold onto a stampeding bull, regardless of what the bull did to them, to guard the farmer they worked for.

As time passed, these dogs started getting used in bull and bear baiting. During this point it's believed some bulldogs were also bred with terriers to assist make them better fitted to these sports. By mixing with the terrier breed, the dogs were smaller and an excellent deal more agile than the regular bulldog. They also had more muscular bodies, which helped to reinforce their damage producing ability. These sports were hottest in England round the early nineteenth century. In the year 1835, English Parliament banned the sports of bull and bear baiting, stating that it had been much too cruel to the animals involved. The sport lost popularity, and eventually died completely out after a couple of years.

Pitbull Terrier aka bulldog

Dog fighting soon took the place of the previously banned bull and bear baiting sports. Breeders began trying to supply dogs that were geared to be excellent fighters. They tried to reinforce the dog’s agility, strength, and musculature to form them more formidable opponents. Breeders also tried to breed the foremost intelligent dogs, in order that they would be less likely to form mistakes in fighting, and also in order that they would only be aggressive toward other dogs, not humans they may encounter. One of the principles of dog fighting was that the owner of the dog had to be ready to enter the ring during a fight, pick his dog up, and take it completely out of the fighting ring without the dog biting him. If the dog bit the owner during this point , the dog was immediately killed.

Also within the 1800’s Pit Bulls started becoming popular pets, not only for dog fighting and farming. The dog became a mascot during war 1 and will be seen on many war posters, which helped to extend its popularity. They were popular due to their high intelligence and devotion to their masters. In the early 1900’s pit bulls began getting used in movies also .

The Pit Bull may be a dog with a really detailed history, and remains quite popular today. The breed does receive tons of negative criticism, but with the proper owners, still make terrific pets.

BARKING DOGS - WHAT'S THEY TRYING TO SAY?

BARKING DOGS - WHAT'S THEY TRYING TO SAY?


Barking dog


Is barking a sort of language among dogs with precise significance, or simply playful noise? Dogs exchange information among themselves less by voice than by a good range of facial expressions, body postures and gestures, also as by various scents. Dogs, who bark in the dark , are probably working off excess energy or announcing their presence, and this is often undoubtedly the sole message conveyed to other dogs within ear shot.

When a dog goes to his owner and deliberately barks, it's simply meant to draw in attention. You must attempt to guess his general behavior, instead of from the circumstances and his general behavior, instead of from the actual form or pitch of bark he makes. The howling or baying of hunting dogs is an instinctive hunting cry informing the pack that the dog is on a trail. Barking at strange noises may be a warning also as a threat display.

a lonely barking dog

A lonely dog who bowls could also be sending out a gathering cry to other dogs nearby. Wild dogs on the opposite hand, never back, they only howl. Could the barking of domesticated dogs be a sort of communication more closely resembling speech? A pet dog that shares an in depth relationship together with his owner and has been taught to know many words obviously makes an attempt , sometimes quite successfully, to offer meaning to his own utterances.

A dog who wishes to say his importance and boldness instinctively employs all of the consequences that make him look bigger and more frightening, raising his back ton increase his height and holding his head high in defiance. A dog who wants to point out submission does just the other , making himself look small by crouching down together with his tail between his legs and his ears laid back flat.

uncontrolled dog

A dog who wishes to say his dominance will take a perpendicular position together with his head over the opposite dog's shoulders, while nudging or pushing, together with his neck arched, head and tail raised and tense. The conventional play invitation may be a posture with the forehead crouched, the hind quarters high, a wagging tail, bright eye and a touch yap. A rigid stance with a gentle gaze and a high, trembling tail is hostile. A high, steady tail signifies self-worth , and held low indicates inferiority, fatigue, unhealthiness , or a nasty mood.

Pawing at the neck is an expression of affection, nose-nudging is another invitation to play. Paw-giving may be a conventional canine gesture with two possible meanings. When he gives his paw to his owner while avoiding eye contact he's saying "Please forgive me" or when he wants attention, he's saying "I'm here, do not forget me." When he offers his paw to a different dog, it is a sign of submission.

An owner, who takes the difficulty to watch his dog and pay him the courtesy of taking note of him, can establish an easy two-way communications system together with his pet. Canine messages are generally very elementary, as he asks much less folks than we do of him. "I'm hungry," "I'm thirsty", "I got to go out", or "Come with me i feel something is wrong" are among the messages he manages to convey alright considering his limited means. His most eloquent utterance is the emotional gurgle of barks that means to say "I've missed you!"



Friday, 17 January 2014

DALMATIAN

DALMATIAN




Dalmatian is very old breed dog and has been seen since 1360. Originating from a town, Dalmatia in Croatia, this breed originates from the as coach dogs (dogs guard rail). Dalmatian dog in the United States best known for his job as a train fireman guard, so to this day remains a Dalmatian mascot for fire brigades America.

Character

Dalmatian is a dog that is agile, very active, intelligent, loves to play, very loving and very sensitive. These dogs need to be close to humans and live in the house with us, dogs can’t be left alone. He needs a lot of attention from men, and will follow its master everywhere. In addition Dalmatian also has an excellent protective instincts.

Suited with active human and have a lot of time for the dog. Less suited to families with children under five due Dalmatian playful and sometimes a bit rough though not mean not good.

Be trained as early as possible, especially to walk beside us, because this breed has a tendency to pull when walking in front of us. Socialize with people and other animals are also very important.

Appearance

Dalmatian is a dog of medium size, muscular, and athletic. At the time of new birth, Dalmatian fluffy white without spot, and a new look at the age of 10-15 days. Spot the Dalmatian dog consists of two variations of black and liver.

Height: 53-66 cm (males), 46-64 cm (females)
Weight: 15-32 kg (males), 16-24 kg (females)


Treatments and Health

Dalmatian dogs generally have a very good health and able to reach the age of 12 years. Dalmatian has very short hair, loss, and prone to skin diseases and skin allergies. In addition 10% of children born deaf Dalmatian, be sure to check their hearing.
ARE YOU REALLY A BREEDER ?!

ARE YOU REALLY A BREEDER ?!




I often see an advertisement for dogs sale in newspapers and several internet sites, and the sellers are calling themselves dog breeder or kennel. I always asked myself  "Are you really a BREEDER ?!”

What is actually BREEDER  means ???

Dog breeding is the practice of mating selected dogs with the intent to maintain or produce specific qualities and characteristics.

Breeder is someone who marries his dog with the aim to produce puppies as perfect as possible approached breed standard is concerned, both physical and character.

A breeder devoted himself to improving the quality of  his owned dogs. In addition he is willing to provide its resources for the welfare and health of the dog, because without it the dog will not produce puppies that are healthy and have good character.

Farmer

A farmer is a person who breed dogs with the purpose of profit. In accordance with economic principles that we learned, one way to make a profit is to reduce cost as low as possible. Welfare and health of the dog is not the main thing, often times only dogs caged for 24 hours 7 days a week without ever invited to play and be loved. Impurities that accumulate in the stable. Untreated when ill.

The place where the farmer breeding dog is called a puppy mill. Did you know that 90% of animals sold in pet stores come from puppy mills ? Cute puppies that are the result of the suffering parent who often lifetime never even touched the ground because it is always in the cage.

Final Words

Don’t be too quick to trust people who call themselves a breeder, before buying a dog first check carefully. Always check the state of its parent, is kept locked up, diseased skin, and neglected ?

In addition, many dogs are currently displaced, why we don’t adopt and rescue those dogs instead of giving our money to the farmer dogs?

Remember that a puppy mill is a form of animal cruelty.

Thursday, 16 January 2014

DOG HEALTH CHECKS THROUGH THE GUMS

DOG HEALTH CHECKS THROUGH THE GUMS




Healthy dog’s gum  are colored Pink

When a dog is sick, the effect from metabolism and blood flow will also slightly more visible through her ​​gums. The gums are pale pink or white can indicate your dog is experiencing anemia, infections of internal organs, less sugar or even heart failure. And if pink then red approaches can indicate your dog is active, high blood pressure, too hot, or even Carbon monoxide poisoning experience.


Press your pet dog's gums look at how the color changed. Pressed gums will be bright colored or bleached and then going back to the first color. Note the color, if the color changes that occur over time of approximately 1 second, then it is likely your dog is experiencing unfavorable circumstances.


Dog health checks through the gum is only one thing that can be done to know the symptoms or health problems in your pet dog. Further tests can be noticed also by looking at the condition of the eye's retina, the state of internal organs by feeling, a state of dog feces, appetite, and so on.

Tuesday, 14 January 2014

DOG'S DISEASES

DOG'S DISEASES




There are several diseases in dogs that must be considered by the owners of dogs as pets, disease in many dogs are dangerous and some are not.

1. Leptospirosis

This infectious disease can’t  be taken lightly. Leptospirosis is very dangerous that require your attention to this infectious disease. Leptospirosis is caused by bacteria "Leptospira sp." that attacks the lymph, liver, eyes, nervous system, and can last a long time in the kidney. Symptoms of the disease include fever, pain in muscles, slow or less vibrant and diarrhea. Leptospirosis can spread in both humans and in other animals such as rodents through urine touches the patient incurred.

2. Rabies

Rabies or hydrophobia disease is the most malignant disease in animals because it can kill the animals affected. Rabies is a common disease that attacks wild dogs. Rabies is very dangerous because it can be transmitted to humans through the bite and can cause death if handled too late. The cause of rabies is rabies virus attacks the nervous tissue. Three groups / levels regarding this disease are :



  1. Stadium Melancholium resulting in the dog looks anxious, loss of appetite to drink and eat.
  2. Stadium Exitatie that in a few days can make dog bite anything, and run up to several kilometers away.
  3. Paraltycum the stage within a week can make a dog become paralyzed and die.


3. Parvovirus

Parvovirus disease caused by the virus 'Canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2)' which live attached around our environment, for example on clothes, cages, and other eating places. The virus is spread by cockroaches or other small insects. The symptoms that caused the form of vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery due to virus attacks the digestive tract. The disease is almost the same with diarrhea disease in humans. Only 10% of patients with this disease can survive. Dogs will lose a lot of fluids, blood vomiting and dysentery.

4. Hepatitis

Hepatitis in dogs is caused by a virus 'Canine Adeno Virus-1 (CAV-1'), which attacks the liver, kidneys and blood vessels walls through urine, feces and saliva. Hepatitis in dogs are different with hepatitis in humans, hepatitis in dogs can only be transmitted to dogs and doesn’t spread to humans. The symptoms include fever, loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, dysentery.

5. Canine Distemper

Canine Distemper Disease caused by 'parammyxco virus' that attacks the respiratory tract and spread to the local defense glands. Radius distribution can include the entire world, modes of transmission of this disease is through touch, and air. Usually a dog attack at a young age and adult dogs that immune systems are not good. This disease has the highest mortality rate, ie 80% of patients.
The symptoms: fever, restlessness, loss of appetite, diarrhea, mucus discharge, cough and pneumonia. Sometimes found red spots on the skin. Neurological signs include muscle spasms, convulsions, and paralysis.

6. Coronavirus

Coronavirus disease is caused by the "Corona viruses" that infect the gastrointestinal tract and cause great 'enteristis'. Corona infection usually causes only mild diarrhea, which is dangerous if it attacks simultaneously with the virus 'parvo' that can lead to death. that caused the symptoms are usually loss of appetite, lethargy and diarrhea were accompanied by a foul odor in the stool.

7. Parainfluenza

The cause of the disease parainfluenza is namely virus "Parainfluenza" that attacks the respiratory tract and can spread very quickly to other animals. Generally, if the infection is viral parainfluenza purely because the symptoms are mild or sub-clinical. But it could be worse if accompanied by infection "Bordetela". Symptoms are generally caused the cough and runny nose (rhinitis and bronchitis).

8. Pneumonia / Lung Inflammation

Pneumonia caused by a variety of viruses ranging from Parainfluenza, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Mycoplasma, Canine Herpes, Reovirus and Canine Adenovirus Type 2. Virus This virus attacks the respiratory tract, especially in young dogs when the weather is cold and windy. Symptoms are usually inflicted on nasal discharge, coughing and shortness of breath.

9. Skin Diseases

Skin disease in dogs is usually caused by fleas or mites, water bugs, bacteria and fungi. lice or mites cause itching on the skin of dogs and if scratched can cause injury. skin disease often attacks the dog in the rainy season due to contact with dirty water containing water bugs  and other germs. wounds infected by bacteria in worsening by the fungus on the skin.

10. Intestinal worms

Intestinal worms can attack any animal including humans. Generally worm that attacks are tapeworms and hookworms that can cause injury to the intestine. At first, the worms will take food in the intestine. But if the food is empty, worms will eat away at the walls of the intestine to cause injury and bleeding which released through feces.

Regular vaccination is a major step in preventing disease is a disease affecting dogs.