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Companion Animals and Their Unique Place in Society--Part 4
The Bible and The Chronicles of Narnia talk about companion animals
What the Bible says about the role of animals in our lives
In Genesis chapter 1, God made man in His own image, and then gave man dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds...
Dealing With Pet Allergies
It is Winter time again, a time of the year when pets and humans are very vulnerable to each other. As this is obviously the chilliest time of the year, animals are much more likely to be cooped up inside the house with us. All of the windows and...
Dog Fleas & Ticks
Dog Fleas & Ticks.
Fleas.
Dog fleas are different to those which infest humans and cats. When a flea bites, it injects saliva to stop the blood clotting whilst it sucks it up. The saliva contains chemicals which often cause an allergic reaction...
Dogs In American Animation
One of the most beloved subjects for the creation of cartoon characters in America is the dog. Countless dogs have graced movie and television screens as animated characters - too many to cover in one short article in fact. There must be something...
Westies for Sale - Avoiding the Perils of Purebred Puppy Purchases
In the purebred West Highland Terrier puppy market, there are few rules or laws governing who may breed dogs, and then advertise Westies for sale. Both ancestry and the breeding environment will affect the quality of the Westies offered for sale,...
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Dog House Training - How To House Train Your Dog
House Training Your Dog
The absolute first thing you must train your dog to do is is
housebreaking No, no, you don't teach your dog how to break into
your house when you forget your keys. Housebreaking means he
must learn where and when he may do his business. Besides being
substantially advantageous to the hygiene of your household,
dogs benefit from having rules and a routine - as pack animals,
they look for duties issued by the pack leader and naturally
enjoy keeping schedules. Here are the steps to housebreaking
your dog
Dog House Training 1 - The best age to begin housebreaking your
puppy is between 8 and 12 weeks old.
Dog House Training 2 - Experts suggest incorporating a crate in
a young dog's training process. (To housebreak an older dog,
skip this section.) A crate usually resembles a cage, with a
locking door and see-through bars, and should be big enough for
the dog to move around in. While it sounds like a miniature jail
cell, crates should not be used to punish your puppy. The idea
is to make the crate into a doggy bedroom - someplace where your
puppy can play and sleep. He should never be confined in his
crate for more than two hours at a time.
Dog House Training 3 - Because dogs, thank goodness, don't
believe in eliminating by their sleeping areas, your puppy will
not relieve himself in the crate unless you've cruelly locked
him in there for longer than he was able to hold it in.
Three-month old puppies generally need to
eliminate every three
hours, so lead your puppy to a designated outdoor bathroom spot
often.
Dog House Training 4 - Try to always leave the house through the
same door - the door you'd like your dog to scratch at to signal
his need to go out in the future.
Dog House Training 5 - Try to take your dog out at around the
same times each day. A routine will eventually be established,
and your dog will soon know to hold it in until you take him
out.
Dog House Training 6 - If your not-yet-housebroken dog is used
to roaming freely around the house, look for clues that tell you
he needs to go. Your dog may suddenly put his nose down and
sniff the ground intently. He may begin to circle an area. Or,
he may stare at the door with an intense look on his face. Signs
like these tell you to drop what you're doing and get that dog
out of the house. If you catch your dog doing his business
inside (and only if you catch him - not after you discover he's
already committed the crime), rush over and stop him by grasping
his collar, pulling up on it, and saying, "NO" in a deep, stern
voice. Then take him outside to let him finish up and praise him
with pats on the head or a pleasantly chirped, "Good Fido!" when
he does. (Note Don't say "Fido" if your dog's name is "Rex.")
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