Housebreaking a dog is not an easy task, but understanding a dog’s behavior is the first step required in any type of training. Dogs are predatory animals and hence, the basic behaviors of a dog, remain the same. There are certain rules that you must follow to control your dog’s actions. The best way is to adjust to your dog’s behavior and not being harsh on them.
Dog Flu Symptoms
There may come a time in your dog’s life when he will suffer from dog flu (medically known as the “canine influenza” virus). There are a few symptoms to watch out for:
Firstly there is the coughing. Most if not all dogs will suffer this, if not painful it will be very uncomfortable for your dog. Young puppies and older dogs will suffer from coughing a lot more than your average aged dog.
Three Steps for Meeting a Dog – Instructions for Parents
It is very important to teach kids how to interact with dogs they are interested in. Childish excitement could be interpreted as a threat by inexperienced dogs. Good kids and good dogs will have miscommunications every day. By teaching children and dogs how to interact with one another, we laying the groundwork for happy, healthy relationships between them. Take time to help your child practice meeting a variety of dogs.
Fleas, Ticks and Other Dog Hitchhikers
The common flea can leap up to a hundred times its own height and land on Spock as he trots past, there to dine with impunity on the proteins and lipids so abundant in his doggy blood. They are hard to catch, nearly impossible to squash, and cause much more discomfort than you’d think possible of something no bigger than the head of a pin. Then there are ticks: unlike fleas, ticks can’t jump at all but must wait for Spock to stroll close enough to the blade of grass they cling to that they can latch on.
An Introduction To Clicker Training
There are many techniques you can use to teach your pet tricks or get them to act on their best behaviour. One technique that first gained popularity in marine animals is Clicker Training or Operant Conditioning. In the 1940’s this technique was used in a laboratory to study conditioning of man’s best friend, the dog. It was only made public with the use of marine animals to promote the effectiveness of the study and training method.
Breaking Up – Who Gets Custody of the Pet
Given the love and attention you and your significant other shower on your pet, it may be inconceivable that either of you would ever do anything not in Fido’s best interest. The idea of your beloved pet used as a bargaining chip in a separation or divorce is laughable… until it happens.
What To Do When Your Dog Has a Fighting Problem
If you have a dog that likes to fight other dogs, it can be a frightening and annoying experience just going for a simple mid-afternoon walk in the park. It’s important to know that you can train a dog to overcome his fighting instincts, and that your own personality needs to be strong to deal with fighters. You have to show him that you are the boss.
Choosing the Right Dog for You and Your Family
Many people who want dogs overlook the most important question – “Why?” Yet the answer colours all other considerations. Getting a dog is not like getting a new couch: you are not buying a possession but inviting a living being into your family. The new arrangement should be an improvement for everyone, including the dog, so be aware of how your personality affects the dynamics.
Meet Spock the Dog
He’s 2 months and 10 days old right now and I just got him. The search for Spock has come to an end.
He’s a purebred German Shepherd, but skinny and he’s got quite a bit of eating to do in order to get to his ideal weight for his age.
He’ll get there eventually though, I’ll make sure of it. I’ve gotten him quality food (researched the best brands for puppies for a couple of months before buying the dog), a few toys and got him to the vet as well.
A Gallery of Funny & Awesome Dog Pics
I’m starting up a new category here on Spock the Dog, with dog and puppy pictures. We all love watching cool pictures with dogs, so that’s what I’m offering you here. Check out the Dog & Puppy Pictures category in the sidebar for more delicious images with man’s best friend. If you have a picture with your dog that you want included in our regular picture posts, use the contact form to get in touch.