Trained Dogs Rule

I am a little behind with this news but I have to post it. I am sure that many of you are familiar with the show The Dog Whisperer starring Cesar Millan. I just found out that his beloved pitbull Daddy passed away last week I believe on Friday.
Daddy was a great spokesperson for the pitbull. For a breed that is supposedly wrought with temperament problems Daddy showed many uninformed people what the pitbull is really like if brought up in a balanced home.
Daddy was in 50 episodes of the Dog Whisperer and in every episode he handled himself with grace and charm mixed with dignity and humour. The bond between him and Cesar was quite obvious and he will be greatly missed.
You will be greatly missed also by all who watched the Dog Whisperer and got to have you in their living rooms over the past years.
Daddy’s successor will probably be Junior another pitbull I believe. Junior has big paws to fill.

Maureen

If the dog exhibits symptoms of coughing and sneezing, with runny nose and eyes, this will probably be a simple cold and you should try not to fret excessively. On the other hand, if the coughing and sneezing becomes chronic then your pet is likely to be fighting with Parainfluenza. If you think this, it is essential for dog health care that you keep your dog apart from any other dogs as the illness is exceptionally contagious. Get your pet into the vet’s.

One affliction named Canine Kennel Cough is characterised by a raspy cough with phlegm. This is often more serious, so if the dog’s symptoms continue for longer than a couple of days without any improvement, consult the veterinarian. Another severe variance on respiratory infections in canines is distemper. This is when cold symptoms are coupled with gastro-intestinal problems. Dogs must be vaccinated against distemper, because it has a substantial fatality rate. Get your pet to the veterinarian if you sense he has Distemper.

Generally, less serious colds like a normal common cold in people will run its course in just a couple of days. If the dog has had cold symptoms for longer than ten days without indication of progress then you definitely need to take your pet to the vet’s where he can get dog health care. The reason for this is that untreated colds and viruses that the dog’s own immune system has been unable to fight off can develop into pneumonia and that is more serious. This is characterised by coughing and problems breathing.

Regarding trying to get treatment for your dog, typically just puppies and more elderly dogs have to have professional aid for uncomplicated common colds. Adult dogs that are generally in good health may be cared for in the home in very much the same ways as we’d care for ourselves if we got a cold. Do not attempt giving your pet over-the-counter cold treatments as there is a chance of overdose. Be sure the dog is kept snug and dry and reduce their time outside for the reason that cold will make inhalation more challenging when their bronchial tubes are already a little bit stuffed up. As with people, dogs will need to stay properly hydrated, so feed them some lukewarm chicken soup. You could also try dog health care at home making your pet more cozy by letting him breathe warm steamy air inside your bathroom after a hot bath for five minutes. It will help to relieve his congestion.

Remember, if you are looking after your adult dog in the home and his symptoms get worse, he stops eating or his coughing prevents him from sleeping then it’s high time to take him to the veterinarian.

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Are you excited to begin training your family puppy? You may want to consider the use of an electronic collar, such as the Tri Tronics G2 for example. There are several ways to teach your dog and this technique can prove fast and effective when utilized properly. Whether you are concerned about eliminating bad behaviors such as jumping up and barking or you want to teach your dog commands, like how to heel, sit and stay, this remote method of dog training can lead your dog to obedience in no time.

Here are some tips for effective remote dog collar training:

1. Follow the same step-by-step process each time you teach your dog a new behavior. If your dog already knows a command he can often be quite confused when it is used in conjunction with the collar, so developing a good method from the get go can help to alleviate| that potential confusion.

2. Break the lessons down into smaller tasks and keep them shorter. Dogs have little attention spans and will learn best when they are taught new behaviours in small steps.

3. Be consistent in your method of training and the actions that you expect from your dog.

4. Concentrate on teaching your dog one behavior or action at a time. He will not be able to make the associations between the collar and the command if you are too scattered with your training method.

5. When your dog gets the command right, be sure to let him know by using praise.

6. If your pet seems confused by a task, make it simple so that he can feel successful. You want these training sessions to be a positive experience for both you and your beloved pet.

7. Do not have the Tri Tronics Upland G2 (or any collar for that matter) set at a level of intensity that is too high when you first start out. You will need to carefully test your pet’s sensitivity to the remote collar and you should begin with it on the lowest setting.

8. Ideally you will want the introduction session to take place in an area with as little distractions as possible. He will not be able to focus and learn easily if there is too much happening around him.

9. To teach your dog reliability, you will want to add in some training around distractions at a later time as this really more closely mimics real life events.

10. You will want to add those distractions gradually though as opposed to too much all at once and be sure that they are not the type of distractions that will scare your dog as this can definitely work against the training.

11. When you are training in the area of the distractions, it will most likely be necessary to set the collar at a higher level of intensity to achieve the results you are working to attain.

12. Your dog learns by repetition so you will want to repeat the commands often especially at the beginning of the training process.

After your dog has a few great task successes, be sure to include play time as a part of your training time together. Always try to keep in mind that you want this time to be fun for both you and your dog. The Tri Tronics Upland G2 EXP is a method that takes your dog’s obedience skills to a whole new level. The method of remote dog training can be fast, fun and easy to implement.

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