Dog Health Guide

 dogs bark

Picture this, you're walking in the park, minding your own business when suddenly a dog comes up to you and starts barking.
You start to panic because there is no reason for this dog to be barking at you.
Why is this dog barking?
Dogs bark because we humans want our dogs to bark
 For years we have allowed the process of domestication and selective breeding of dogs we have to develop their skills barking.
Wolves do not bark, so through the process of genetic engineering and selective breeding of dogs in these days to have the ability to retain the properties of events. 

This is through a process known as neoteny.
People chose to keep the infantile traits of wolves like large heads, flat faces, large eyes and, of course, the ability to communicate by barking.
Barking was further developed in dogs in order to scare intruders or to help the master out (i.e. on farms to assist in gathering the sheep).
Most dogs simply bark to communicate, to get attention, or simply to show their excitement. Training and lifestyle are important factors in teaching the dog how to communicate with its master.
Dogs are extremely social animals. 

Wolves themselves always travel in packs are usually never alone.
Bringing a dog into your family is basically like bringing a wolf into a pack.
It becomes a part of the family.
Try not to leave it alone otherwise it will feel as if it was abandoned by the pack.
 Dogs are like having a baby in the house.
They need love, attention, and someone to be there to take care of them.

Like people they need a companion to blossom.
Meeting your dog's emotional need for companionship and play will allow the two of you to form a strong bond together.
Sometimes having a second dog in the house can minimize the barking and minimize the loneliness.
Although this may be rewarding at some times, it can also be a pain. 

Your best bet would be to maximize training of your dog when it decides to bark.

With the holidays just around the corner, it's time to start thinking of gifts to give your friends and loved ones.
Finding unique gifts can present a challenge, and most people never consider giving pet-related gifts.
Since the chances are good that more than one person on your holiday gift list has a pet that he or she adores, why not give a distinctive gift that your recipient will treasure?
Here are five great gift ideas to get you started:

1. Fine Art Animal Prints
Dogs may come in many shapes and sizes, but each has a personality all its own.
One of the most delightful gifts you can give to a pet lover is a fine art print of his or her breed.
One of the most notable artists offering fine art animal prints is Lorena Pugh.
Her print, "Princess," for example, depicts a white toy poodle laying atop a stack of twelve colorful pillows, while "Angel Face" showcases a gorgeous pug who has just snagged a cluster of grapes off of a dining room table.
In "Chocolate Craving," she realistically captures the yearning of a chocolate lab as he reaches for a tennis ball against a beautiful background of blue sky.
These limited edition animal prints are sure to be treasured, as each comes with a consecutively numbered dog tag to match the tag in the print.

2. Stone Animal Statues
Who wouldn't love a playful stone animal statue depicting their beloved pet? 

Animal garden statues are perfect gifts, as are stone animal statues for the home and office.
While some statues - like a sleeping spaniel puppy or an eager dachshund - make you feel warm inside, others - like a cat holding a pair of binoculars up to his eyes, ever watchful for a bird - make you chuckle. 

Stone animal statues are available for virtually any type of pet, and are certain to be cherished.
3. Crystal Animal Statues
Whether your gift recipient has a dog, cat, horse, or rabbit, he or she is sure to enjoy an elegant crystal animal statue.
Typically made from 24 percent lead crystal, hand-finished animal statues are beautiful yet whimsical.
Crystal animal statues can depict a wide variety of pets, from a sitting cat to a dog with a bone; from a turtle to a frog; from a horse to a mouse; and from a duck to a dove.

4. Entertainment
When it comes to gifts for pet lovers, there's nothing more unique that pet-related entertainment.
There is actually a music company that creates music for animals, so consider giving a gift of music about and for cats, dogs, or birds.
Another great gift idea is to buy a DVD or video that is designed to entertain your recipient's dog or cat.
Your friend or loved one can play the DVD or video while he or she is at work or out running errands - guilt free!

5. Animal Posters
If you've ever owned a pet, you know how funny they can be.
Animal posters depict pets in a variety of outlandish situations
 (remember the cat in "Hang in There"?), and are eminently affordable.
An animal poster is sure to bring a smile to your recipient's face.

It's both original and thoughtful to give a gift that acknowledges your recipient's pet as a central part of his or her life.
Pet lovers will appreciate and treasure your gift, whether it's a fine art animal print or an entertaining DVD.

 How To Teach Your Puppy Tricks

To teach your dog tricks even easy ones you need to have some small reward treats, be in a quiet suitable place and keep the training sessions to 10 - 15 minutes or your dog will start to get board, remember when he gets something right lots of praise and a reward treat, just be careful not to get him over excited or he will loose concentration.

Get your dog you clutch, and get the first dog special seating, and then says, "claw" of the word,you take your dog's paw in the hand, and give you the treatment of the dog, repeat this, and after a few time does not take a quick coupler, and a word used back then to one,

you should find that he brings his paw, as you say the word, if he is not to say again that at the same time, do it several times and slow reaction.

After 2 or 3 sessions most dogs pick this one up quite happily.

The high five, like a lot of tricks the high five is a progression of an earlier trick, in this cast the paw trick.

Hold a treat in your fingers and raise your hand slightly higher than you would for the paw trick.

You dog will think you want to do the paw trick and will reach for the treat with his paw as we taught him earlier, as he reaches up you say “high five” and give him the treat.

Once your dog has mastered the paw trick this one should be very easy to learn and with just a few sessions he will be doing it on hand signal rather than voice control.

Getting your dog to jump through a hoop, before you start this one

I would just like to ask you to be a little sensible and not hold the hoop too high as you do not want your dog to heart himself while doing the trick.

Sit your dog on one side of a hoola hoop, get the dogs attention on your hand on the other side of the hoop take a treat in your hand and give the dog the command to release him from the sit, at first he may attempt to go around or under the hoop, if this happens start again, your dog wants the treat and will soon learn that going around or under does not get it so he will soon start going through it, when he does say hoopla and give him the treat.

He will soon be jumping through the hoop on the command of hoopla.

When I started doing this trick I had a medium sized dog (a Labrador) so I started with the hoop 6 inches from the ground and slowly raised it to waist height, if you have a smaller dog you might want to start with the hoop touching the ground so the dog just goes through the hoop and then slowly raise it as he gets used to the trick.

 Three Important Tips For Training Your Puppy:

There are as many ways to raise a puppy as there are to raising a child.
In fact, one way per family in general!
But most of us agree that when it comes to children, certain things are universal and undisputed.
Here are three things that a lot of people just do not think of when it comes to raising their dogs, however.
How many times have we heard, "My dog just won't listen to me", or "He just won't behave!"

1. Dogs do not understand English until we teach them.
The thing we all love about puppies the most is the way they live for us, the way they focus all they have on us, the way our lives become theirs.
in the beginning, they study us to learn our body language, our facial expressions and our language.
Until we teach them the English language, it's all they have. If we say, "Wanna go out?" one day, "Have to go potty?" the next day, and, "Hafta pee?" the third day, if they DO figure out what we want, it is because we have picked up the leash and moved toward the door with a happy face!
If you want to speed up his training by three-fold, teach him YOUR language. 

Pick a command for EACH behavior and stick with it.
Tell all in your family to use the same words and commands, and your puppy will amaze you at how much faster he learns.
2. Puppy resting metabolism along faster than we think.
Your puppy is younger, faster growing, more food and water he needs to fuel its metabolism, and that in many cases to go potty.
Do not punish your dog when he missed a house collapse.
This is your fault.
Age your puppy in the coming weeks and determine the size of him, how often he must go create.
Once an hour is not too often for a large 6-week old puppy, especially if it is summertime.
Dogs love the exciting smells outdoors, so there is no excuse to not have him housebroken by 7-8 weeks of age.
Right after a nap, after he eats and after grooming are the key times, and he will signal you.
If he he is happily chewing a toy and gets up suddenly with his nose to the floor, move quickly!
And every time he goes potty outside, praise him to high heaven!
"What a good BOYY!", "GOOD go potty!" and the like.
 Dogs love our happy faces, and they will do anything to get it.
3. Dogs live for our facial expressions and body language.
Because of this, the worst punishment you ever need to give your dog is a scowl and to turn away from him. 

You can see his tail fall down and his face get so sad.
He will learn the lesson, I guarantee it.
But his attention span is only 3-5 minutes, so do not scorn him any longer. 

An outdoor dog house or ‘kennel’ is the ideal place for a dog to cool down and relax when all that running around gets too much and not only that but they’re great for house training in the summer.
Both owner and dog can relax in the garden and whenever the dog does his business, he is rewarded and learns from the experience.
An effortless investment!
 Dog houses are typically wooden structures in the shape of small houses with a large entrance, and although there is a vast array of designs available for any canine, this stereotypical ‘snoopy’ style dog house remains prevalent. Even ancient Egyptian nobility kept their dogs in kennels and they are still in a high level of production today.
Some dog houses are designed to compliment their surroundings.
 For example, if you live in a log cabin style house then you can buy a log cabin style dog house to match!

Dog houses are not limited to being a permanent structure.
There has been a dramatic rise in plastic houses that can be collapsed and transported, including a pop-up doggy tent or an igloo style cabin with an external water bowl.
In fact, there is almost no limit.
Whatever the size, shape or need of your dog, there is guaranteed to be a kennel made of each material to fit the bill.
However, wood is the most desirable material used in the crafting of dog houses due to its natural insulation, durability and availability.
Red cedar wood is often used in making dog houses as its own resins protect the wood from precipitation damage (rotting and mould) and repel insects such as fleas, ticks and mites.
Such structures are also often specially treated to give the wood extra protection against extreme elements for them to last longer.
Also, cedar wood has low temperature conducting properties meaning that it doesn’t lose or gain heat easily and will keep a dog cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
For the winter months, modern dog kennels can be insulated, particularly in the roof if it is peaked and some are fitted with a self-closing door to keep in the heat.
Often these doors have an UV ray filter and are removable.
In addition, a kennel raised above the ground and away from moisture and insects, so that it is to keep any pet dry and safe time.
Many of the houses and a terrace and a tent so that the dog can relax watching what comes out of his dog house.
Dogs adore the outdoors and they could explore for hours, but at the end of the day the little guys need their rest, and what better way to relax than in their own perfectly sized canine palace!