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		<title>Discover Why You Should Take Your Pet Through Pet Training</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 07:16:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adriana Noton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Animals have had a special bond with people for many years. Many families count their pets as members of their family. For those who do not have children, their dogs actually become their children in many ways. Putting your pet through pet training is a responsible way to take care of your pet and enjoy your time out with them.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Animals have had a special bond with people for many years. Many families count their pets as members of their family. For those who do not have children, their dogs actually become their children in many ways. Putting your pet through pet training is a responsible way to take care of your pet and enjoy your time out with them.</p>
<p>You can find training for your pets at many different places. Pet stores, vets offices or personal trainers can get you and your dogs the training they need. Pet training will teach you and your animals how to work together.</p>
<p>Many cities have dog parks now available to have a safe place for you to take your animals. This is a great place to socialize with other pet owners and let your dog out of the house. If you are in an apartment this can be great to give your pets some room to run.</p>
<p>Having a trained animal will make going places a much better time than those who are not controlled. Putting your animal through pet training can help them to behave properly in just about any circumstance. Teaching the animal to respond to your voice and commands is very important. If you are in a crowded dog park or an event you need to know your dog can hear you and respond properly. When the pets behave well they are welcome in many more places than those who are untrained.</p>
<p>Owners may not realize it at first but pet training can help you bond with your dog. This gets you and the animal working together as a team and learning each other. Bonding with your dog is very important and this starts from the time they come home with you. Training them will simply help you to understand what makes them tick and what drives them. This will help you to understand what they enjoy as well as for them to understand the same for you.</p>
<p>Some owners think you can take them to training and then not have to work with otherwise. This is not true. You must work with them some each day. Animals attentions spans can be short so know when to stop working with your dog. Make sure you make it fun for them as well as yourself. This will insure you both enjoy working together and that the animal will want to please you.</p>
<p>When looking into training your pet, the prices can vary. If you decide on a private trainer or training sessions these can be more expensive than a group setting. Many of the pet superstores also offer pet training for your dogs. Some veterinarian offices may offer training as well or know where you can get it. Touch base with your trainer before deciding on them to see how they work with the dogs and what they expect of you.</p>
<p>Pet training has many great benefits to pet owners. Remember to always have fun when training your dogs. When you have fun the animals have fun as well. You can find out a lot of information about your dog when you go through training together. Enjoy the time and take the opportunity to bond with your animals.</p>
<p>In areas of Canada <a target='_blank' href="http://www.barkbusters.ca/trainers-okanaganvalley.html">dog training Kelowna</a> is essential. The vast wilderness of Kelowna can be dangerous for a pet. Consult a <a target='_blank' href="http://www.barkbusters.ca/">dog training</a> service to help portect your pet.</p>
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		<title>How To Perfect Dog Ownership</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:32:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jenash Muldavi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. Being to harsh with your dog and especially in its early years, will have severe consequences to the mental state of the dog. It will leave the dog feeling unwanted and unloved and it might even lead to a depression.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1. Being to harsh with your dog and especially in its early years, will have severe consequences to the mental state of the dog. It will leave the dog feeling unwanted and unloved and it might even lead to a depression.</p>
<p>2. Just like human beings it is truly important to not give your dog any more food than it requires. Extra calories will end up as fat and when your dog gains fat it will also slowly loose its vitality and energy only to end up like a sleeping dog torso.</p>
<p>3. Giving your dog your leftovers might seem like a fun an generous gesture but human food can actually hurt your dog. To give your dog what will serve it best you might consult with your local VET to find out what your specific breed of dog requires.</p>
<p>4. Walking your dog on a daily basis is vitally important to satisfy the basic physical needs of your dog. Smaller dogs will need shorter walks and larger breeds and most above average size breeds will even need more walks per day.</p>
<p>5. One of the most important things when it comes to training your dog and having it use its body the way it was designed is to go play. Through a stick or a frisbee will not only be fun but it will also be a great workout for your dog.</p>
<p>6. Every dog owner should sign up for dog training courses. Being able to control your dog and to have it follow commands is beneficial in so many ways that you can hardly believe it. It is also an important point to learn how to show your dog that you are in charge.</p>
<p>7. Love your dog. It might seem obvious but just like humans a dog needs to know that it is loved. You can express your love with words and physical gestures. Make it a daily habit to show your dog that you love it dearly.</p>
<p>8. Be fair at all times and be sure to also be respectful. Your dog is a living animal and even though it might not be able to communicate what it senses in a way that you can understand don&#8217;t conclude that it doesn&#8217;t sense things.</p>
<p>Dog health and well being is very important in order to have a happy and <a href="http://pethealthinsurance.blogsome.com/">peaceful pet</a>. As a pet owner you should spend enough time and energy in <a href="http://wonderbaum.livejournal.com/">teaching your dog</a> and yourself the optimal ways to love and respect each other as you will probably be together for a long time.</p>
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		<title>Tame The Wild Animal In Your Life With A Dog Training Collar</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:35:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Hamilton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Possibly the dog in your own life is a tad naughty, he doesn't heed you when you instruct him to do something. Are you searching for a way to amend this naughty behavior?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Perhaps the dog in your own life is a little wayward, he doesn&#8217;t mind you when you direct him to do something. Are you looking for a a way in which to amend this poor behavior?</p>
<p>A dog training collar of some sort may be the solution to your difficulty. They come in heaps of diverse sorts. There are martingale collars, kind of choke chain idea lacking the chain, they tauten up a little if the animal drags too much.</p>
<p>There are dog collars which function by means of a remote control apparatus that gives a blend of noise and pulsation or shock modification. These usually contain a large number of settings of resonance and vibration so in between the two you own a massive number of improvement choices.</p>
<p>If your pet is awful to take for walks as he chases cats, other dogs, people, cars in fact everything and any other thing which moves then he positively needs teaching.</p>
<p>Walking with a dog like that is fatiguing and in all honesty I don&#8217;t judge the dog obtains much out of it when you are constantly having to reprimand him.</p>
<p>Are you aware of your animal&#8217;s kind for sure? Possibly he is thoroughbred and in this instance there would be no issue about it, however if he is a mixture, can you identify a combination of whichever?</p>
<p>Do you know that it is feasible to have a DNA analysis done on your own animal, needing roughly a week to sort out, which is going to notify you simply what breeds are in your pet dog.</p>
<p>This is going to be a vast assistance to you to understand what sort of schooling procedure would suit the animal correctly.</p>
<p>Maybe you own a gun dog who you use for retrieval whenever you have been shooting. This variety of dog has to be perfectly controlled.</p>
<p>These type of combination noise and vibration dog collars are customarily totally waterproof so that is fine information for dogs who have to be in water from time to time.</p>
<p>If your animal problem is that the dog pulls badly whenever walking there is another innovative appearing dog schooling collar that I have recently found. This comprises of a portion of dog lead which reaches around the snout of the animal and meets beneath the chin to an additional part that adjoins the dog lead but at the back the skull, not the neck.</p>
<p>Vets, trainers and persons like the RSPCA all consider that animals respond faster to this design of corrective restraint than any other kinds of dog education dog collars.</p>
<p>As with any manufactured goods there is a huge choice of these dog collars to select from. You simply have to determine which characteristic of the dog&#8217;s manners you desire to modify then start your search.</p>
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		<title>Puppy Obedience Training Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 09:29:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Latrooben</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Opening the door to your house for your new puppy is a feeling that just can't be explained.  It is pure happiness to watch them run around and investigate their new residence.  Now the amusement doesn't have to stop instantly but we must start laying down some ground work.  Puppy obedience training is part of owning a dog and must begin right away.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Opening the door to your house for your new puppy is a feeling that just can&#8217;t be explained.  It is pure happiness to watch them run around and investigate their new residence.  Now the amusement doesn&#8217;t have to stop instantly but we must start laying down some ground work.  Puppy obedience training is part of owning a dog and must begin right away.</p>
<p>You can do this in a number of ways.  The key here is to use positive feedback and reinforcement when your puppy exhibits desired behaviors.  If your puppy acts in an undesirable way you need to make use of appropriate corrective methods.  You need to make sure you don&#8217;t ignore any kind of behavior, whether desired or undesirable.  Repetition will help us establish proper learning.  You need to be consistent with the verbal commands and make puppy obedience training a daily habit.</p>
<p>When your puppy behaves well mannered or acts in a desired way we will let them know with treats or positive verbal praise.  Don&#8217;t forget that repetition will be the key to learning.  While dogs are exceptionally intelligent the process of learning something new takes a little practice for anyone.  </p>
<p>Some feel that hitting your puppy or putting their face in the accident is effective but it is not positive puppy obedience training.  Your dog will just learn to be frightened of you.  This is not the way to start a wonderful companionship.  Do you believe she will come when you call, if she thinks she is going to get a whack?</p>
<p>Chewing is a part of your puppy developing into a dog.  If he is chewing on something he shouldn&#8217;t then use a strong &#8220;No&#8221; or &#8220;Bad&#8221;.  Consistency is important so choose your word and stick to it.  If you find him chewing a lot on something he shouldn&#8217;t then make sure he has something that is okay and praise him when he chews on that toy instead.</p>
<p>Biting is something all puppy&#8217;s do and their sharp teeth hurt.  It&#8217;s not that they are trying to be hurtful, they are babies and teething is natural.  You do need to set limits, you should not permit your puppy to gnaw hands or feet.  Patience will be essential here.  If she bites you make sure that she knows she hurt you by yelping.  Use a firm voice and instantly stop playing.  She will learn that biting ends playtime.</p>
<p>It is very important to start and set a schedule for both you and your puppy.  Get your puppy used to waking up and going outside to use the bathroom at the same time each morning. You should feed your puppy at the same time each day as well.  How frequently you feed your puppy and how much will differ depending on the breed.  Remember to always schedule in some fun time.  Scheduling everything and being consistent will help speed the training process.</p>
<p>Even though your new puppy is a great deal of fun she/he does not come without work.  But with some patience, consistency and repetition your puppy can be trained and respectful in no time at all.  Puppy obedience training will help your pup grow into a well mannered dog and give you tons of joy and companionship for many years to come!</p>
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		<title>Tips To Potty Training Puppies</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:51:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Todd Hammerstein</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Getting a new puppy? I'll bet you are so excited. I'm not going to break your excitement, but I will tell you that once you get your puppy home he will push your patience further than you thought it could go. One of the first, and most difficult, tasks is to teach your dog to go outside to potty. This takes patience and effort on your part.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Getting a new puppy? I&#8217;ll bet you are so excited. I&#8217;m not going to break your excitement, but I will tell you that once you get your puppy home he will push your patience further than you thought it could go. One of the first, and most difficult, tasks is to teach your dog to go outside to potty. This takes patience and effort on your part.</p>
<p>If you are trying to potty train your puppy too soon, you&#8217;ll probably realize it. You will not have much luck until the puppy is around 2 months old. An important consideration in training your puppy is that you need to establish a routine that will help teach the puppy when it is time to go outside and potty.</p>
<p>If you jump up to take out the puppy every few minutes you will soon grow weary and your puppy may not get the point of too frequent visits outside. Set up a schedule to take your puppy out about once every thirty minutes or so. It&#8217;s also a good idea to take your puppy out before you sit down for a meal. You don&#8217;t want to have to get up and take the puppy out when you are in the middle of eating.</p>
<p>Setting up a routine and sticking with it is the quickest and easiest way to get your puppy potty trained. Training without a schedule can be a frustrating, fiasco. The sooner your puppy is in a routine, the better off your puppy will be.</p>
<p>If you think working on a routine takes potty training your dog too far, reconsider. Establishing a routine is a proven way to train your dog and it is pretty simple to establish a regular routine. Your dog will learn more easily when following a routine.</p>
<p>Puppies that refuse to potty outside can be especially perplexing. Try to figure out why they refuse to go outside. Try taking them to a different place in the yard. With a little effort you will get your puppy potty trained and can move on to other puppy training adventures.</p>
<p>Find out <a href="http://pottytrainpuppyfast.info">how to potty train a puppy fast</a>. Visit pottytrainpuppyfast.info to get more information on <a href="http://sparkysdogtrainingguide.blogspot.com/">puppies and dog training</a>.</p>
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		<title>Dog Training Tips Your Dog Would Want You To Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:25:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Geraldine Dimarco</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Contrary to popular opinion, anyone can train their dogs. Whoever told you it can't be done have used incorrect methods or have failed because they gave up too soon. Nothing tests your patience like dog training; but staying on course until you see the fruits of your labor is incredibly rewarding. Not only will your home be clean and shiny, you will have a better social life and a happier relationship with your pet.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Contrary to popular opinion, anyone can train their dogs. Whoever told you it can&#8217;t be done have used incorrect methods or have failed because they gave up too soon. Nothing tests your patience like dog training; but staying on course until you see the fruits of your labor is incredibly rewarding. Not only will your home be clean and shiny, you will have a better social life and a happier relationship with your pet.</p>
<p>To be an effective instructor of these dog training tips, let us take a look into the average dogs uncomplicated mind. While we human beings are intelligent creatures, our dogs are several levels lower. Human beings can understand through logic and general assumptions. Dogs can only get their owners expressed wish through a pattern of consistent commands and repetitive actions. For example, to us Lets go boy! and Come! and Come here boy! all mean the same thing but not with dogs. Even if he does approach you eventually, it doesnt necessarily mean he comprehends you.</p>
<p>Thus, you will have to be consistent in the exact words and phrases you use in training your dogs the basic commands. This will apply to everything relating to him.</p>
<p>A healthy and successful relationship with your dog starts with the establishment of your authority over him as his master. Be firm and strong when you deal with him, never harsh and violent. Once the dog understands this, he will seek to be a &#8216;good boy&#8217; and obey commands promptly if he knows this pleases you.</p>
<p>Rubbing your dog&#8217;s belly is a simple tactic you can employ to enforce your leadership. This teaches him to submit to you and by licking your hand he acknowledges you as his superior. Never yield to your pet&#8217;s crying or growling just to keep them quiet. You need to set good habits and see to it this is followed at all times.</p>
<p>Another trick experts use in training animals is to let the dog teach himself. For example, your dog is gnawing on things not meant for dog&#8217;s teeth. Pet owners will reprimand the dog right away and take the thing away. This isn&#8217;t wrong but a better method is to replace incorrect behavior with the right one by planting unpleasant sensations and memories from the wrong behavior.</p>
<p>When he starts chewing your shoe, give him a sharp blast of cold water from your squirt gun. If he resumes his shoe chewing, squirt him again. Place a favorite toy in front of him and encourage him to pick it up. When he does, shower him with praise. He will associate unpleasant feelings with the wrong behavior and good ones with the right behavior.</p>
<p>Dog socialization in an important but often overlooked area of dog training. Developing social skills should start within three months of the puppy&#8217;s life. However, it would be good to have even older dogs socialize with people and other dogs regularly. Put socialization high up in the training priority list by introducing him to different kinds of people and animals (make sure they&#8217;re healthy) throughout his life.</p>
<p>As any parent would know, you discipline that which you love and care for. The dog training tips as outlined above will greatly help your dogs become the happier, best version of themselves. Nobody said it would be easy, but it will always be worth it.</p>
<p>Geraldine Dimarco knows the benefits of <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/howtotrainadog">dog training</a> her brood of dogs. Get informative articles on <a href="http://www.pet-care-information.com/dog/instinct.html">Dog Training Tips</a> you can use for you own pets at home.</p>
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		<title>How To Properly Toilet Train Your Dog</title>
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		<dc:creator>John Michaels</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dogs are actually really clean animals. They won't soil close to where they eat, or where they sleep. The thing is, a house is a completely different story. Living in a house is unnatural for an animal whose instincts would be to roam wherever she wants to go, so you will have to help her learn where and when she can relieve herself.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dogs are actually really clean animals. They won&#8217;t soil close to where they eat, or where they sleep. The thing is, a house is a completely different story. Living in a house is unnatural for an animal whose instincts would be to roam wherever she wants to go, so you will have to help her learn where and when she can relieve herself.</p>
<p>The sooner you can train your dog or puppy proper potty expectations the better. Trying to break the habit of a dog is quite difficult and it can be very frustrating. You need to use guidance and encouragement to help the pet. Animal experts all have some great ideas that can help you house train your dog.</p>
<p>As we talked about, a dog is really sanitary. If a dog does soil accidentally in the wrong place, to him, it is going to be far away from where he eats. This is true for the place where the dog sleeps as well. But, unless you find a good place for her to go and train her in that manner, the rest of your house is okay to them.</p>
<p>Training a fully grown dog is essentially the same as a puppy. You&#8217;ll need to take him outside every few hours and also 30 minutes after he eats. It is about repetition. Stay with the pet until she goes, and then praise her when she does. If she does not go, bring her back inside and try again in fifteen minutes. Watch her though. If the dog starts sniffing and circling take them out right away as this is a sign that she is about to go. Pay attention to her signs and take her out. Soon, she will relate to going outside to going to the bathroom.</p>
<p>Some dogs are housebroken much faster than others. Some dogs personality will cause her to go one way or the other. But, if you take her outside at the right time, it will go smoother. A puppy of less than four months old will need to go out during the night. Older puppies can hold it that long. A dog that cries to be let out has an urgent need. Get up and take her out, she needs every chance to succeed that she can get. Positive reinforcement is necessary for success.</p>
<p>Your approach and how you treat your dog will greatly affect the learning ability. If you catch your dog going in the act, distract her with a clap or call her name. You really need to approach this with patience. Clean up any accident that you find on the floor. If the dog approaches during this time, ignore her. Don&#8217;t talk to or punish her at this point. The worst thing that you can do is to yell at her or physically punish her. This will cause her to fear you and to not bond as well to you. She wont connect it to the accident at all. Don&#8217;t create a negative condition and you and your dog will do fine together!</p>
<p>Find out <a href="http://pottytrainpuppyfast.info">how to potty train a puppy fast</a>. Visit pottytrainpuppyfast.info to get more information on <a href="http://sparkysdogtrainingguide.blogspot.com/">puppies and dog training</a>.</p>
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		<title>Do You Know The Importance Of House Training A Puppy?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:08:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex Pendry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a society there are over a million puppies that are adopted each and every year; when we bring a new puppy into our homes most of us do not realize how quickly they will grow into adult dogs. In fact; most of us do not realize that they are just puppies for a very short while before we have an adult dog in our home.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As a society there are over a million puppies that are adopted each and every year; when we bring a new puppy into our homes most of us do not realize how quickly they will grow into adult dogs. In fact; most of us do not realize that they are just puppies for a very short while before we have an adult dog in our home.</p>
<p>If you have gotten a new canine friend for your home and are wondering what the importance of house training a puppy is; then you have come to the right place. Every pet owner should be concerned with house training a puppy so that they can teach puppy obedience and raise the best behaved dog possible.</p>
<p>If you want your puppy to grow into a healthy dog with a great bond with you then you have to understand that house breaking a puppy is extremely vital. This will help both of you bond while she learns about the boundaries that you set for her while she grows up.</p>
<p>Most pet owners who do not take the time to implement the proper puppy obedience training when they get a puppy; realize that their dog becomes uncontrollable. They begin to notice all types of dog behavioral problems that they could have prevented had they done the proper training.</p>
<p>You may even know someone who decided not to properly implement puppy training and now they are dealing with huge dog problems such as; dog chewing, aggressive dog problems and other issues that you do not want to deal with. The only way that pet owners can avoid these unwanted dog behavioral problems; is to begin teaching your puppy what you expect of them.</p>
<p>We all want to raise the healthiest and best dog that will listen to us when we want them to; therefore it is important that you begin learning everything that you can about house training a puppy. Be sure to stop by our site below and discover how simple it can be to begin implementing puppy training and raise a healthy dog.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.housetrainingapuppy.org/house-training-a-puppy-5-great-tips.html">Dog Housebreaking</a> How To Do It! <a href="http://www.housetrainingapuppy.org/puppy-biting-correcting-dog-biting-behavior.html">Stop Puppy Biting</a></p>
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		<title>Why Dog Cages Are Vital For Traveling</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:36:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Layla Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Travel carriers for pets enable you to safely move your pet very nearly anywhere with ease. The kind of cage you purchase will be determined by the kind of animal you have. There are a lot of kinds of cages to pick from, however. Everyone, even designers, are getting into pet travel cage making, so you are going to find yourself with hundreds of choices. The ideal cage for you and your pet is easily found with a little exploration.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Travel carriers for pets enable you to safely move your pet very nearly anywhere with ease. The kind of cage you purchase will be determined by the kind of animal you have. There are a lot of kinds of cages to pick from, however. Everyone, even designers, are getting into pet travel cage making, so you are going to find yourself with hundreds of choices. The ideal cage for you and your pet is easily found with a little exploration.</p>
<p>Be quite sure to afford your medium or large dog with an over sized crate when you travel with them. Make arrangements for assistance transporting your crate, if the size of your pet necessitates. The crate should have plenty of room for your dog to sit up, stand, and turn around comfortably. There also needs to be room inside for his food and water dishes.</p>
<p>If your pet is small enough to use a small carrier or travel bag, you may be able to maintain the animal with you. Animals traveling this way is allowed on quite a few airlines. Travel bags for dogs can include backpack carriers, front slings, and handbags that allow the dogs head to poke through the top.</p>
<p>Cat travel carriers are available for transporting your feline companion. When traveling with a cat, these cages are the customary means of transporting them safely. Cats usually prefer to travel while lying down, so the carrier does not need to accommodate a standing cat. As long as the cat can stretch out comfortably without his head touching the top of the carrier, the cage will be large enough for the cat to travel in safely and quite comfortably.</p>
<p>Once you have decided as to which travel cage is best suited to the needs of you and your pet, you will be ready for your trip. There is no reason why your pet should have to remain house when you are out traveling and having a good time. So, bring your pet along with you in confidence and security and see what a great time the 2 of you have together.</p>
<p>Purchasing items for your pet, and caring for them are part of what makes pet ownership so rewarding. A travel carrier is necessary to properly secure your pet and keep the animal comfortable during travel. These cages will make either a two week vacation or a day shopping trip, more enjoyable for both of you. I mean they are an extension of the family &#8211; Are they not? Mine certainly believe that they are!</p>
<p>Layla writes articles about <a href="http://petdogcages.com">cheap dog cages</a> and about <a href="http://petdogcages.com/house-training-with-dog-cages/">small dog cages</a> to help with training.</p>
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		<title>Simple Obedience Techniques for Puppies</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:02:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adrianna Noton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Getting a puppy is an exciting time for both the family and the puppy. When a puppy comes into a home, it will be exposed to a variety of new sights, sounds, and places to explore. This can be a very overwhelming and stressful time for the little critter. It is important for the owner to help the puppy adjust and become a well-behaved adult dog. This will involve teaching it to listen to your commands and desensitizing it to new stimuli.]]></description>
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<p>Getting a puppy is an exciting time for both the family and the puppy. When a puppy comes into a home, it will be exposed to a variety of new sights, sounds, and places to explore. This can be a very overwhelming and stressful time for the little critter. It is important for the owner to help the puppy adjust and become a well-behaved adult dog. This will involve teaching it to listen to your commands and desensitizing it to new stimuli.</p>
<p>Most puppy behavior experts say the critical learning period for a puppy is up to the age of sixteen weeks. The following are a few simple obedience techniques for training your puppy during this period:</p>
<p>1. Positive reinforcement is a key tool to obedience training. Punishing your puppy will only teach it to fear you and act aggressively to others. Using positive reinforcement as a reward is an essential part of teaching your puppy to be obedient. This can include a food reward, affectionate attention, and a toy as a reward. Praise will make a dog feel loved and more secure.</p>
<p>2. It is important that your puppy becomes desensitized to new environments. Take it for short walks through the streets to help him get use to the new sights, sounds, and people.</p>
<p>3. Reward positive behavior and ignore unwanted behavior during <a target='_blank' href="http://www.barkbusters.ca/">puppy training</a>. Ignore such unwanted behavior as barking, pulling the leash when walking, and jumping on you. Just stand there until it stops and then continue on with the regular routine. When your puppy performs a wanted behavior such as walking next to you or sitting quietly, reward it with praise or a puppy treat. Clicker training is a type of positive reinforcement training that acknowledges that the dog has behaved properly. The &#8220;click&#8221; sound acknowledges the good behavior. The &#8220;click&#8221; sound is made as soon as the puppy performs the wanted behavior. As soon as you make the &#8220;click&#8221; sound, you can reward the puppy with a treat or praise.</p>
<p>4. In order to ensure your puppy does not grow to be an aggressive dog around children, you have to socialize it with children at an early age. When the puppy is around children, praise and reward calm behavior. Allow the puppy to be touched by one child at a time, and don?t force it to be touched as this will only instill fear.</p>
<p>5. A car drive can be a scary time for a puppy. They can vomit, drool, or urinate. Your car should be a comfortable and fun place with familiar items such as its favorite toys and blanket. Take it for a short drive at first and then gradually increase driving time.</p>
<p>6. To teach your puppy to sit, get him to stand in front of you. Show the puppy the treat and let it smell the treat. Move the treat from his front to his hind end. As he watches the treat move to the back end, you should put the treat closer to the floor. The puppy should automatically sit its hind end down. When it does, immediately reward it with the treat and praise.</p>
<p>When properly training your puppy, the reward will not only be a well behaved dog, but you will have a loving and loyal friend.</p>
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