Friday, February 29, 2008
Begging for Table Scraps
Dogs are sharp and they are learning from you from the moment you let them into your home. Make sure you are conveying the right messages to your dog from the get go. Many pet owners, almost unknowingly, sometimes encourage poor behavior. Training your dog is an essential part of the dog owner relationship. If you are careful and consistent, your training should go well.
A good example of a poor habit that can get out of hand is begging. If you don’t want your dog to beg, it is imperative that you separate dog feeding and dog food from your breakfast, lunch and dinner. Most of us have enjoyed a tasty treat within sniffing range of our canine companions. The dog is quick to communicate its intent toward your snack with a series of tail wags and soulful stares or squeaky whines. If you feed the dog scraps from your plate while you are eating your meal, then the dog is training you very well, and the message you are sending your dog is clear. My lunch is your lunch. Hanging out and groveling at the dinner table is a good way to get a share of the tasty treat. Your dog will file this away and it will take a lot more time and training to break the habit.
If you can separate family feeding time and space from dog feeding time and space from the beginning of your relationship with your dog, then you should never have a begging problem. This is a simple preventative measure that you can take. If you allow begging and give in, then you will only confuse your dog later when you want them to stop.
One of the most difficult issues regarding begging behavior in dogs is the company you keep. In most households or groups of friends, there is at least one double agent, someone that can not resist sharing with the family pet. Young children are often the culprits whether sharing as a friendly gesture or, more often, pawning off some of their less desirable morsels to help make a clean plate. Adults can be just as guilty as the children though, feeding the pet just to be nice. All parties involved with the dog feeding and people feeding in your home need to be on the same page regarding the dog and people food. This helps to avoid mixed messages.
If you have already got yourself a beggar, it is not too late. Consistent training and more importantly the separation, when possible, of the dog from the food consumption can eventually wean the dog of this behavior. Above all, you can not give in to those puppy dog eyes when they are eyeing your food. If you are getting a new dog, keep these tips in mind. It is easier to never teach your dog a bad habit, than it is for him to break it. For information on puppies for sale, visit www.mydreampuppy.com.
About the Author: Dean Burton is the owner of MyDreamPuppy.com, a leading provider of puppies for sale. For more information, please visit www.MyDreamPuppy.com.
A good example of a poor habit that can get out of hand is begging. If you don’t want your dog to beg, it is imperative that you separate dog feeding and dog food from your breakfast, lunch and dinner. Most of us have enjoyed a tasty treat within sniffing range of our canine companions. The dog is quick to communicate its intent toward your snack with a series of tail wags and soulful stares or squeaky whines. If you feed the dog scraps from your plate while you are eating your meal, then the dog is training you very well, and the message you are sending your dog is clear. My lunch is your lunch. Hanging out and groveling at the dinner table is a good way to get a share of the tasty treat. Your dog will file this away and it will take a lot more time and training to break the habit.
If you can separate family feeding time and space from dog feeding time and space from the beginning of your relationship with your dog, then you should never have a begging problem. This is a simple preventative measure that you can take. If you allow begging and give in, then you will only confuse your dog later when you want them to stop.
One of the most difficult issues regarding begging behavior in dogs is the company you keep. In most households or groups of friends, there is at least one double agent, someone that can not resist sharing with the family pet. Young children are often the culprits whether sharing as a friendly gesture or, more often, pawning off some of their less desirable morsels to help make a clean plate. Adults can be just as guilty as the children though, feeding the pet just to be nice. All parties involved with the dog feeding and people feeding in your home need to be on the same page regarding the dog and people food. This helps to avoid mixed messages.
If you have already got yourself a beggar, it is not too late. Consistent training and more importantly the separation, when possible, of the dog from the food consumption can eventually wean the dog of this behavior. Above all, you can not give in to those puppy dog eyes when they are eyeing your food. If you are getting a new dog, keep these tips in mind. It is easier to never teach your dog a bad habit, than it is for him to break it. For information on puppies for sale, visit www.mydreampuppy.com.
About the Author: Dean Burton is the owner of MyDreamPuppy.com, a leading provider of puppies for sale. For more information, please visit www.MyDreamPuppy.com.
Labels: begging, dog behavior, dog discipline, dog training, puppy behavior, puppy discipline, training puppy
Friday, February 22, 2008
The Great Great Dane
Are you looking for a dog that can really make a statement? A big dog that can make you feel small by comparison? You might be ready to consider the great Great Dane. The Great Dane is a huge dog, one of the largest in the world. But do not let the size dictate your perception of the personality. Great Danes are strong dogs, powerful in fact, but their pronounced demeanors are complimented by their amazing grace and noble stature.
Great Danes are wonderfully pleasant, kind and affectionate. If you are looking for a dog to love that will definitely love you back, then look no further. Great Danes are known for being sweet and gentle. You may not know it by looking at them, but Great Danes are very patient and gentle with children as well. They do take extra training compared to other breeds due to the nature of their size. You do not really want your Great Dane to grow up thinking it is okay to sit or jump up on people, especially small children that could be hurt by the sheer weight of the dog. Great Danes can reach up to two hundred pounds!
Great Danes are fiercely loyal pets. They do not become aggressive unless they sense that you are seriously in danger. They can and will defend you. They make excellent watchdogs, not only for their loyalty but also for their extremely intimidating presence. The Great Dane is very social and needs to be around people as much as possible. If you are considering a Great Dane, take into account the time that you will need to spend with it. Great Danes are best behaved when they are raised from puppyhood.
Great Danes need a lot of exercise, but do not necessarily require any real acreage. A modest to large yard should be sufficient room to exercise your dog. If you are in an apartment, a Great Dane should be fine if you actually get it out to run or walk everyday. Do not run with a Great Dane until it is at least one year old. Because of their size and how quickly they grow, Great Danes are prone to hip dysplasia. You can seriously injure your dog for life if you run with it during puppyhood or allow it to jump from high places. You need to be considerate of health risks when raising a Great Dane.
Taking care of the coat on a Great Dane is not very hard. Shampooing a Great Dane can be a difficult experience, but shampooing is not necessary very often. Simply brushing the coat occasionally can prolong the amount of actual bathing that you have to do. Great Danes do shed, but it is a moderate amount. If you think that the Great Dane may be the pet you have been looking for and you are interested in finding dogs for sale, then check out www.MyDreamPuppy.com for the dog of your dreams.
About the Author: Dean Burton is the owner of MyDreamPuppy.com, a leading provider of dogs for sale. For more information, please visit www.MyDreamPuppy.com.
Great Danes are wonderfully pleasant, kind and affectionate. If you are looking for a dog to love that will definitely love you back, then look no further. Great Danes are known for being sweet and gentle. You may not know it by looking at them, but Great Danes are very patient and gentle with children as well. They do take extra training compared to other breeds due to the nature of their size. You do not really want your Great Dane to grow up thinking it is okay to sit or jump up on people, especially small children that could be hurt by the sheer weight of the dog. Great Danes can reach up to two hundred pounds!
Great Danes are fiercely loyal pets. They do not become aggressive unless they sense that you are seriously in danger. They can and will defend you. They make excellent watchdogs, not only for their loyalty but also for their extremely intimidating presence. The Great Dane is very social and needs to be around people as much as possible. If you are considering a Great Dane, take into account the time that you will need to spend with it. Great Danes are best behaved when they are raised from puppyhood.
Great Danes need a lot of exercise, but do not necessarily require any real acreage. A modest to large yard should be sufficient room to exercise your dog. If you are in an apartment, a Great Dane should be fine if you actually get it out to run or walk everyday. Do not run with a Great Dane until it is at least one year old. Because of their size and how quickly they grow, Great Danes are prone to hip dysplasia. You can seriously injure your dog for life if you run with it during puppyhood or allow it to jump from high places. You need to be considerate of health risks when raising a Great Dane.
Taking care of the coat on a Great Dane is not very hard. Shampooing a Great Dane can be a difficult experience, but shampooing is not necessary very often. Simply brushing the coat occasionally can prolong the amount of actual bathing that you have to do. Great Danes do shed, but it is a moderate amount. If you think that the Great Dane may be the pet you have been looking for and you are interested in finding dogs for sale, then check out www.MyDreamPuppy.com for the dog of your dreams.
About the Author: Dean Burton is the owner of MyDreamPuppy.com, a leading provider of dogs for sale. For more information, please visit www.MyDreamPuppy.com.
Labels: big dog, breed dane, dog adoption, dog for sale, gentle dog, great dane, huge dog, mastiff, pet finder
Dogs Teach Us New Tricks
There are hundreds of breeds of dogs. It has often been said that dogs and their owners start to look alike throughout the duration of their relationship. We may never know if owners take on the characteristics of their dogs or if it works the other way around, but if we are going to share our pets’ good looks, we may as well go the extra mile and try to take on more of their attributes. In many ways, the more we act like our dogs the better people we should become.
As far as loyalty goes, we most likely have never seen another person or animal that is more loyal than the dogs we have known. Many breeds are willing to fight to the death to protect their owners, their possessions, or their families. While loyalty between humans is subject to change and often does through time, it is rare for our canine friends to switch their allegiances. For richer or poorer, in good times and bad, your dog will stick with you.
How is your work ethic? If your work ethic is half that of just about any dog, we would all get a lot more done; and with a big smile on our faces. Working dogs, of course, exemplify tireless stamina and dedication. Most breeds demonstrate a hardy determination to please us in one way or another for their entire lives.
Nearly every dog you will see or come into contact with will most likely be in a great mood. What a joy it must be to be happy most of the time. It doesn’t matter if it is raining or sunny out, whether it is mid-summer or the dead of winter. Dogs have a sense of being happy to be alive and they can not wait to see what happens next. They really seem to seize each day, enjoying every moment for what it is. Human life is certainly more complicated than the life of a dog, but there is definitely a lesson here to be learned and applied. Simplify life when you can and enjoy the experiences and people you come across each day.
The lessons we can learn from dogs are numerous for sure. In addition to being excellent companions and pets, dogs can be positive role models. If you are looking for dogs for sale, you can visit www.MyDreamPuppy.com to find a mentor for you and your family. Remember, you are likely to start looking like the dog you choose. Be sure to take that into consideration and choose wisely.
About the Author: Dean Burton is the owner of MyDreamPuppy.com, a leading provider of dogs for sale. For more information, please visit www.MyDreamPuppy.com.
As far as loyalty goes, we most likely have never seen another person or animal that is more loyal than the dogs we have known. Many breeds are willing to fight to the death to protect their owners, their possessions, or their families. While loyalty between humans is subject to change and often does through time, it is rare for our canine friends to switch their allegiances. For richer or poorer, in good times and bad, your dog will stick with you.
How is your work ethic? If your work ethic is half that of just about any dog, we would all get a lot more done; and with a big smile on our faces. Working dogs, of course, exemplify tireless stamina and dedication. Most breeds demonstrate a hardy determination to please us in one way or another for their entire lives.
Nearly every dog you will see or come into contact with will most likely be in a great mood. What a joy it must be to be happy most of the time. It doesn’t matter if it is raining or sunny out, whether it is mid-summer or the dead of winter. Dogs have a sense of being happy to be alive and they can not wait to see what happens next. They really seem to seize each day, enjoying every moment for what it is. Human life is certainly more complicated than the life of a dog, but there is definitely a lesson here to be learned and applied. Simplify life when you can and enjoy the experiences and people you come across each day.
The lessons we can learn from dogs are numerous for sure. In addition to being excellent companions and pets, dogs can be positive role models. If you are looking for dogs for sale, you can visit www.MyDreamPuppy.com to find a mentor for you and your family. Remember, you are likely to start looking like the dog you choose. Be sure to take that into consideration and choose wisely.
About the Author: Dean Burton is the owner of MyDreamPuppy.com, a leading provider of dogs for sale. For more information, please visit www.MyDreamPuppy.com.
Labels: dog demeanor, dog personality, dog relationship, dogs for sale, find dogs, my dog, owner looks like dog, pet dog, pet finder, right dog
Friday, February 15, 2008
The Aidi Breed
The Aidi is a rare breed of dog which originated in Morocco. Aidi dogs are used primarily as a flock guard, protecting sheep and goats. The Aidi has a couple of aliases, they are also known as Chien de l’Atlas or the Atlas Dog. An adult Aidi stands twenty one to twenty five inches tall and weighs between fifty and sixty pounds. Aidis are protected by a thick coat of coarse fur with a heavy plumed tail. Aidis are typically muscular, lean, and lively. The Aidi’s coat and build allow it to withstand various temperatures from freezing overnight temperatures to the scorching heat of day. An Aidi’s thick coat also serves to protect them during fights with jackals and other predators that occur in the line of their guard dog duty. The Aidis coat comes in various shades including tan, brown, and black and they are sometimes spotted with white.
The Aidi breed is exceptional at tracking. Aidis are often used in tandem with another breed of dog called a Sloughi for hunting. The Aidi locates the prey by scent and the Sloughi chases down what the Aidi has located. The Sloughi breed is also known as the Arabian Greyhound and is similar to a greyhound in appearance.
The Aidi breed makes an excellent watch dog. They are observant, agile, and extremely protective. Aidis need plenty of outdoor activity and a job to do. An Aidi’s instinct is to be a guard dog whether guarding a flock of sheep or the tent and belongings of its owner. Due to its active nature and protective instincts, Aidis are not well suited or adapted to the roll of house pet. In their element, in mountainous country with a family, their belongings and flock of sheep to guard, Aidis are loyal, attentive and friendly to its owners and their family.
Aidis are sharp and observant. Training an Aidi requires a firm but gentle approach. Aidis are known to be sensitive to training methods.
An Aidi can be an excellent pet, companion, or partner provided they get plenty of exercise and if they have a job to do. They are known to be a hardy breed with fierce loyalty and devotion. If you are looking for dogs for sale, please visit www.MyDreamPuppy.com for breed information and locating the dog of your dreams.
About the Author: Dean Burton is the owner of MyDreamPuppy.com, a leading provider of dogs for sale. For more information, please visit www.MyDreamPuppy.com.
The Aidi breed is exceptional at tracking. Aidis are often used in tandem with another breed of dog called a Sloughi for hunting. The Aidi locates the prey by scent and the Sloughi chases down what the Aidi has located. The Sloughi breed is also known as the Arabian Greyhound and is similar to a greyhound in appearance.
The Aidi breed makes an excellent watch dog. They are observant, agile, and extremely protective. Aidis need plenty of outdoor activity and a job to do. An Aidi’s instinct is to be a guard dog whether guarding a flock of sheep or the tent and belongings of its owner. Due to its active nature and protective instincts, Aidis are not well suited or adapted to the roll of house pet. In their element, in mountainous country with a family, their belongings and flock of sheep to guard, Aidis are loyal, attentive and friendly to its owners and their family.
Aidis are sharp and observant. Training an Aidi requires a firm but gentle approach. Aidis are known to be sensitive to training methods.
An Aidi can be an excellent pet, companion, or partner provided they get plenty of exercise and if they have a job to do. They are known to be a hardy breed with fierce loyalty and devotion. If you are looking for dogs for sale, please visit www.MyDreamPuppy.com for breed information and locating the dog of your dreams.
About the Author: Dean Burton is the owner of MyDreamPuppy.com, a leading provider of dogs for sale. For more information, please visit www.MyDreamPuppy.com.
Labels: aidi, atlas breed, atlas dog, breed aidi, dog protection, greyhound, guard dog, sheepdog, sloughi, watch dog
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