I cover up the smell with this cleaner called awsome. Now my question is how do I get my dog to go outside to pee and poop? I take him out and sometimes just leave him outback but he never goes. He will come in and pee and poop in my house. What should I do? Saying NO in a strong voice does not work trust me. Putting him in the cage does not work he will wait till I let him out. Can anyone help me?
I just went through this with my dog, who is basically a mutt that i saved from an indian reservation where they were going to put him and his 9 brothers and sisters to sleep.
Begin by bleach cleaning every spot in which the animal has messed even the stuff you sprayed awesome on, if its a color fabric or carpet use bleach alternative. THen purchase some "out! petstain and odor remover" found at walmart and the like places.
Everytime you see your dog potty or find potty stick the dogs nose in it say no firmly and put the dog on a cable or leash or something outside alone for at least 20 minutes unless its nasty weather in which case 5 will suffice. Or try potty training pads, set them over the placed the dog commonly messes and gradually move them towards the door as the dog begins using them.
Once your dog begins to go potty outside refrain from giving treats under any circumstances unless the dog goes potty outside and then give only a small treat. Also make sure to praise and pet your dog when it does good. After that the dog will learn, they still have accidents as pups until they are about a year and half, but at the point the only thing you shoudl have to worry about it "marking of territory" if you dont want to deal with that get your dog nuetered immediately.
Archive for September, 2009
How to train my dog in house training?
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Suggestions on training my dogs to go potty in a certain area?
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009I want to enjoy my tiny backyard this summer but my dogs go potty everywhere. My husband and I want to train them to go only in a certain area so that we don’t have to watch our step. I was thinking about a dog run or exercise pen to enclose the area I want my maltipoos to use and then give them treats for doing it. What do you think? Has anyone ever trained their dog to go in a certain area of the yard? Tips from those who have are appreciated.
Walk the dog to the area that you want it to use, or be like the rest of us, get a shovel, bag and clean it up
What or who has the best puppy-dog training books or video?
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009I’m trying to teach or train a husky- german shepard mix pup2mos, old. I know that’s young, but I figure if I start trying now on simple things that it is better than waiting or putting it off until he won’t understand any commands. His mom,german shepard, was so easy to teach everything,but his dad,husky,oooh my gosh.He was so hyper, he would’nt be still to listen to anything.
When my dog was a puppy the puppy trainer recommended a book by the Monks of New Skeet. They are known for having well trained dogs. Good luck.
where can I find free dog training tips online?
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
This is a great one:
Where is the cheapest place I can get Agilty equipment for my dogs?
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009I’m training my dogs to be show dogs. But the problem is, i don’thave enough money to buy real equipment. My dogs can catch tennis balls in the sky while doing a half flip, jump over really high branches and stick, play soccer, swim, jumprope, and jump through hula hoops! Help!
www.affordableagility.com
I would recommend the beginner package that has been mentioned before, it’s not an entire set, or of good quality. But it will do for the time being.
I suggest you enrol in agility classes to ensure that you and your dog are learning how to use the equipment properly to help prevent injury.
How do I go about training and certifying a dog to be a therapy dog?
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Hopefully in the near future, my fiance and I are looking to get a puppy and I have always wanted to be able to go into hospitals, especially childrens hospitals, with my dog and give those kids a better experience.
We’re looking to get a Lab, Boxer, or German Shep. (Unless something else comes across out paths.) We live in SE Wisconsin, right around Milwaukee.
So basically, I’m looking for any and all information I can get about therapy dog training and certification.
Therapy dogs are not certified. They are tested, registered, and insured to go with its owner to visit facilities like hospitals and nursing homes to cheer up patients. Note that like other pets, therapy dogs are only permitted where they are invited. You still have to have permission from the hospital to visit, so it pays to check with the facilities you would like to visit and see what they require. Some will only accept therapy dogs registered with a specific organization.
The top three therapy dog organizations in the U.S. are:
Delta Society http://www.deltasociety.org
Therapy Dogs International http://tdi-dog.org
Therapy Dogs Incorporated http://therapydogs.com
Each has it’s own test and registration requirements, and each provides liability insurance for its members.
Therapy dog registration is based primarily on temperament. The obedience requirements are minor: walk on a loose leash, sit, down, and come when called all on a plain buckle collar are about it. For most well-behaved pets, an eight week course would be sufficient to prepare for a therapy dog test.
You can use the sites listed above to look for clubs, classes, evaluators and tests near you. If you are unable to locate a class nearby, you could try Delta’s home study course.
Can a 1-yr dog be crate trained. And is there free electronic training available?
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009My husband gave me a 1 yr old Shitzu for V-Day. The first week he was perfect! No piddles or poop. This week he is chewing, pooping, and peeing when I am away at work. My co-workers have suggested I crate train him. Is it too late? He is 1 yr old and I’ve already had him for 10 days. I don’t have a lot of money is there training available online.
No. I started crate training a 2 year old dog from a shelter.
It’s not too late.
Make sure the crate is big enough for him to stand up, and turn around in.
You may notice he still poops or urinates in his crate – have patience, and expect to clean something up after work.
Start feeding him IN his crate if you notice he still potties in it.
If you have to, use puppy pee pads in his crate instead of a bed for a while (To help with clean up)
You can do it! Good luck!
About paper training/dog behavior?
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009My chihuahua was very well trained until she had a female puppy. She was paper trained and outside trained. Now that she had the puppy she has been using the bathroom more and more in the house. I’m in the process of paper training the puppy and she was learning until her mother started going in the house, too.I just moved into a new home and I think the previous renters let their dogs go in the room that is now my sons. For some reason all the accidents are in there. I bought a steam mop to clean the floors and remove any scent, but they still keep going. I t seems like one dog is influencing the other back and forth. I separated them ( the puppy in in a paper training area) but when let her out they both start going and usually under my sons bed where it’s hidden and I don’t know about it for awhile I try to watch them when they go in there but the puppy runs under the bed and out and she must go very quickly.. I believe they are hiding it because they know they are not supposed to do it in that room. Can anyone give me some advice? should I put them both in the paper training room together? The puppy is ten weeks so I know I still have some work to do with her, but what about her mother. She used to be so good. what can I do?
i feel your pain. I have two chi’s and they do whatever they want whenever and wherever they want. The oldest is a girl and she knows how to potty on the paper, she’s smart, but if she gets an attitude she’ll go wherever she feels like , and its not on the paper. i have a little boy too he’s only 7 weeks old and most of the time he’ll use the paper, but as he get older he starts running on self will and instead of going on paper he goes next to the paper. Sometimes I think they’re just being lazy, at least in my girls case. I know this probably isn’t much help, just know your not the only one. Chi’s are unique little dogs and they pretty much do whatever they want. On the brighter side, at least their messes aren’t very big. I wish you luck and if you find a solution please let me know.
Briard – Dog Breeds – Facts Every Owner Should Know Or Learn
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
We begin this article with the basic facts about the breed, then follow up with an in-depth look at their personality.
Group: Herding
Weight: 75-100 lbs
Height: male: 23-27, female: 22-25.5 inches
Overview
Briards have been known for many centuries, but they are originally from the Brie region in France. Their ancestry goes as far back as over one thousand years. The Briard was originally bred to be a herding dog. The French Army also used this dog to be a messenger, a guard and to look for soldiers that have been wounded. Briards are still being used as herders, and they are also respected companion dogs. The Briard is very talented in areas such as search and rescue, police work, military work, herding, watch dogging and guarding.
Temperament
The Briard is a typical farm worker and they live to herd almost anything. Briards have an excellent hearing ability and they are also very kind. This breed is very protective, and therefore makes excellent watchdogs. These dogs are very receptive, funny and submissive, but they have a mind of their own. Seeing that these dogs have been working for humans for a long time, they have a very peaceful and sweet nature. The Briard is also very brave, reliable and daring. They have an excellent memory, and shows lots of initiative. The Briard is a very trainable dog.
Care
The Briard is a medium shedding dog breed. They have long, thick coats that should be combed about twice during the week. It is advised that they are combed more frequently during the shedding season.
Training
It is compulsory that the Briard receives intense socialisation and obedience training at a very young age. They need firm owners that are able to take control. Very often these dogs end up in shelters because people don’t understand they can be quite a challenge to raise and to live with. If this breed is not brought up in an appropriate way, they can turn out to be particularly aloof, afraid, or even both. They will not react well to unkind, unjust, or rough training methods. These training methods will give the dogs grounds to become reserved and aggressive. Training must be done with constancy, determination, patience, and love. The Briard will do very well at search and rescue, police training, and protection work.
Health Problems
Briards do have a few health problems potential owners should be aware of. These problems include hip dysplasia, epilepsy, elbow dysplasia and progressive retinal atrophy which cause a loss of vision and in some cases blindness. These dogs also have problems with stationary night blindness, lymphosarcoma and bloat.
John Williams
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Senior Citizen Dog
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
SENIOR CITIZEN DOG
The sands of time. Old age. Your dog has finally graduated to being a senior citizen. The reality must have finally dawned on you that his mental and physical capabilities are not the same as it used to be. Your ‘top-dog’ is now an ‘old-dog’. S/he has slowed down. Does it mean that the man-dog bond should become the victim to the ravages of time? No! He has seen your children grow. S/he has been a constant companion and a guardian angel to your children. Your dog has shared all the trials and tribulations of life with you. He may have come to you with all knowing brooding eyes and given you a morale boosting lick, when you were down in the dumps. He may have laid his head on your feet and shared your grief. He may have enhanced your happiness by jumping with joy, during your better days. For the better or worse, during pains or gains, he has been an unwavering friend.
Your dog is the only one, whose love is unselfish, with absolutely no strings attached. Even if you are a pauper or a prince, a mendicant or a merchant, his love for you would be the same. Regardless of your social status, your dog will lick your hand with the same love. Pure unselfish love, to the very core. His/her world begins and ends with you. Now, just because he is old, do your want to part ways? I am sure you are no fair-weather friend. You could derive even greater satisfaction, pleasure and happiness by making subtle alterations in the life-style of your dear senior citizen , who has given you his unflinching love and dedicated the best years of his/her life to your family.
Initial signs of FWT( fair wear and tear) are seen in dogs between 8-10 years of age. This is the appropriate age to initiate changes in his life-style. Moderate exercise should be given, fat intake should be reduced and fiber in diet should be increased. Don’t expect your dog to perform the same physical tasks as before. It is very necessary to reduce his fat intake to prevent obesity. Obesity means increased load on the cardiovascular and skeletal system that could precipitate CAD(coronary artery disease) and arthritis, not to mention scores of secondary complications and maladies. Increased dietary fiber would facilitate easy evacuation.
Incorporate moderate amounts of garlic and turmeric in the diet of your senior citizen dog. Various research findings have proved that garlic is anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and prevents accumulation of fats and reduces formations of clots in blood vessals. Turmeric has been found to be antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. It has been found to be hepato-protective and increases secretion of bile. Don’t worry if your honoured senior citizen wrinkles his nose and walks away when you serve him your culinary preparations. You could accommodate your dogs refined tastes by masking the garlic/turmeric in his favourite dishes like meat/chicken soup etc. sooner or later he will start enjoying the fruits of your kitchen skills.
Avoid giving him white bread, biscuits made out of refined flour, cakes etc. in large amounts as it could cause constipation. You could give him whole-wheat bread, high fiber biscuits instead. Give him plenty of veggies and leafy vegetables. I have seen that some dogs adore raw carrots. If so, you are a blessed owner. Supplement his diet with vitamins and minerals after consulting your vet. Give him plenty of TLC(tender loving care). A happy old-dog means you have a contented close-knit family and your heart is in the right place. I have observed that owners who stand by their old dog also invariably are good sons/daughters to their old parents.
In addition to the normal process of aging, let me discuss specific degenerative conditions in old-dogs, so that owners are aware of such conditions and could have a more proactive relationship with their vet doctor, that would inturn result in an enhanced quality of medical care for their dear dog. Read on carefully.
If your senile dog appears disoriented and forgets his way back, has difficulty in recognizing your friends/neighbours, starts sleeping through out the day(has disrupted sleep/wake cycle), keeps brooding in a corner and no longer demands your attention, shows less enthusiasm on greeting/ cuddling/petting and there is loss of house training or potty training, then all or any of these symptoms may be due to the fact that your dog may be suffering from a neuro-degenerative geriatric disease called as CCDS(Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome). If your old dog shows the above symptoms discuss it with your vet and go for a complete physiological, neurological and laboratory screening to exclude other medical conditions.
Make no mistake. These symptoms, resulting from the deterioration of cognitive ability of your dog, is not a part of the normal process of aging, but is a neuro-degenerative change of the brain, that can surely be combated with modern therapy.
Research has shown that tablet Anipryl (Pfizer) which contains Selegiline hydrochloride , could reduce distressing symptoms of CCDS( canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome)at the dose rate of 0.5 to 1 mg/kg bodyweight, orally, once daily in the morning , initially for about a month. Your vet doctor would know about the various contraindications and fatal drug interactions, therefore your are cautioned not to self medicate your dog.` This information is provided to that you could have a better interaction with your vet, leading to a healthy ,happy and contented life for your loving ‘old-dog’. Happy dog means a happy family.
About the author: The author is the Officer Commanding of National Training Centre for Dogs, BTC,ITBP and has been involved in the canine field for nearly two decades. He has a masters degree in Veterinary Surgery & Radiology from Pantnagar.
SUDHAKAR NATARAJAN
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