Comments for Dog Training http://www.landgrabonline.org Best Tips to train your Dog Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:58:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 Comment on How to Care for a Pet Ferret by Jessio http://www.landgrabonline.org/dogs-potty-training/how-to-care-for-a-pet-ferret/comment-page-1#comment-1705 Jessio Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:58:59 +0000 http://www.landgrabonline.org/dogs-potty-training/how-to-care-for-a-pet-ferret#comment-1705 Yes they are high maintenance pets but they are awesome animals! Ferrets need at least 4 hours of playtime per day and enrichment (like taking them out in the garden on a harness lead (otherwise may run away) so they can dig in the dirt, investigate and be in the fresh air, or setting up a ferret proofed room with lots of toys to stimulate their curiosity and playfulness). Cleaning also is a big part of ferret care, cleaning their poop, cages, bedding. Also ferret proofing is extremely important - covering holes, gaps under couches/beds/cupboards, ferrets swallowing bits of foam or plastic is a major cause of intestinal blockage which can cause death) Ferrets can be expensive pets (vet bills, unexpected operations, raw meat (they are carnivores) etc. Ferrets live between 5-8 years so make sure you're in it for the long term, some ferrets have been known to live to 12 or more years old! It is great that you are interested and want to find out more info. Perhaps research the internet to find your local ferret society in your area. Many ferrets are bought as pets on impulse and are then given up because they weren't how they expected or were too much work. So there are many ferrets who have been abandoned who may be up for adoption in your area. Adoption is one option and people can give a loving home to ferret(s). I adopted my ferret at 6 months old and he has such a beautiful gentle (and cheeky/playful!) nature and we've bonded really well. I would stay away from pet shops too. Also if you find your local ferret society, ask them if they could recommend a good breeder (there's lots of terrible ones out there). Kits (baby ferrets) are cute but are lots of work, if you get kits make sure they are over 8 weeks old (any time before is cruel because ferrets need to be with their mother to be socialised well before then). Ferrets are the most amazing creatures and are affectionate, playful, cheeky and highly intelligent even if they are a lot of work they are worth it! Also make sure you choose a ferret based on personality on not its colourings or cuteness or let the ferret choose you (if you are adopting or at a breeder) the one that is curious about you or likes being handled by you. It is great getting 2 ferrets so they can play with each other. Just make sure you're ready first :) Hope this helps :)<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes they are high maintenance pets but they are awesome animals! Ferrets need at least 4 hours of playtime per day and enrichment (like taking them out in the garden on a harness lead (otherwise may run away) so they can dig in the dirt, investigate and be in the fresh air, or setting up a ferret proofed room with lots of toys to stimulate their curiosity and playfulness).

Cleaning also is a big part of ferret care, cleaning their poop, cages, bedding. Also ferret proofing is extremely important – covering holes, gaps under couches/beds/cupboards, ferrets swallowing bits of foam or plastic is a major cause of intestinal blockage which can cause death) Ferrets can be expensive pets (vet bills, unexpected operations, raw meat (they are carnivores) etc. Ferrets live between 5-8 years so make sure you’re in it for the long term, some ferrets have been known to live to 12 or more years old!

It is great that you are interested and want to find out more info. Perhaps research the internet to find your local ferret society in your area. Many ferrets are bought as pets on impulse and are then given up because they weren’t how they expected or were too much work. So there are many ferrets who have been abandoned who may be up for adoption in your area. Adoption is one option and people can give a loving home to ferret(s). I adopted my ferret at 6 months old and he has such a beautiful gentle (and cheeky/playful!) nature and we’ve bonded really well. I would stay away from pet shops too.

Also if you find your local ferret society, ask them if they could recommend a good breeder (there’s lots of terrible ones out there). Kits (baby ferrets) are cute but are lots of work, if you get kits make sure they are over 8 weeks old (any time before is cruel because ferrets need to be with their mother to be socialised well before then).

Ferrets are the most amazing creatures and are affectionate, playful, cheeky and highly intelligent even if they are a lot of work they are worth it! Also make sure you choose a ferret based on personality on not its colourings or cuteness or let the ferret choose you (if you are adopting or at a breeder) the one that is curious about you or likes being handled by you. It is great getting 2 ferrets so they can play with each other. Just make sure you’re ready first :)

Hope this helps :)
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]]> Comment on How to Crate Train your Puppy by Ashley J http://www.landgrabonline.org/dog-crate-training/how-to-crate-train-your-puppy/comment-page-1#comment-1693 Ashley J Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:58:59 +0000 http://www.landgrabonline.org/dog-crate-training/how-to-crate-train-your-puppy#comment-1693 I just wanted to add to some of the answers you received, you should not leave water in the crate with your puppy. The puppy will drink all the water and have to go to the bathroom. They can be left without water in the crate for a few hours at a time till they are housebroken. It makes it easier on them to hold it if they do not have as much to hold. This is not a cruel practice and I have crate trained many dogs over the years.<br><b>References : </b><br>worked in a pet store and owned a pet store for over 12 years I just wanted to add to some of the answers you received, you should not leave water in the crate with your puppy. The puppy will drink all the water and have to go to the bathroom. They can be left without water in the crate for a few hours at a time till they are housebroken. It makes it easier on them to hold it if they do not have as much to hold. This is not a cruel practice and I have crate trained many dogs over the years.
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]]> Comment on How to Care for a Pet Ferret by Habiba http://www.landgrabonline.org/dogs-potty-training/how-to-care-for-a-pet-ferret/comment-page-1#comment-1704 Habiba Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:56:59 +0000 http://www.landgrabonline.org/dogs-potty-training/how-to-care-for-a-pet-ferret#comment-1704 Ferrets make great pets but definately are high maintence animals. They require lots of time money and patience of course. -You'll have to get it a nice cage (can start with a smaller starter one to help litter train the ferret then work your way up to a bigger cage, I did a my first home cage then a ferret nation 142). -Litter train the ferret if it isnt already, which takes quite a bit of time and sometimes lots of poo with stubborn ferrets -Decent food CAN be cheap, I recommend buying online rather then petco though (ferret.com, buy in bulk) -They arent stinky as long as you keep their cage clean, meaning scoop poop twice a day and wash their bedding once a week, and a through cleaning of the cage once a month. -You have to let them out atleast 4 hours a day, which they should be supervised, you should ferret proof your home..because they get into EVERYTHING -And then last that I can think of...vet bills, they will get sick eventually and that will cost a lot. Also, if you live in an apt that doesnt allow animals or even if it does you should ask the manager first and get it in writing just in case, many people have had to give up their ferrets because they didnt or the manager went back on his or her word. Most importantly, you need to do your research. Why not look at older ferrets from shelters? Usually they are VERY well mannered and already litter/nip trained and could use a loving forever home.<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.hugawoozel.com/right.html Ferrets make great pets but definately are high maintence animals. They require lots of time money and patience of course.

-You’ll have to get it a nice cage (can start with a smaller starter one to help litter train the ferret then work your way up to a bigger cage, I did a my first home cage then a ferret nation 142).
-Litter train the ferret if it isnt already, which takes quite a bit of time and sometimes lots of poo with stubborn ferrets
-Decent food CAN be cheap, I recommend buying online rather then petco though (ferret.com, buy in bulk)
-They arent stinky as long as you keep their cage clean, meaning scoop poop twice a day and wash their bedding once a week, and a through cleaning of the cage once a month.
-You have to let them out atleast 4 hours a day, which they should be supervised, you should ferret proof your home..because they get into EVERYTHING
-And then last that I can think of…vet bills, they will get sick eventually and that will cost a lot.

Also, if you live in an apt that doesnt allow animals or even if it does you should ask the manager first and get it in writing just in case, many people have had to give up their ferrets because they didnt or the manager went back on his or her word.

Most importantly, you need to do your research. Why not look at older ferrets from shelters? Usually they are VERY well mannered and already litter/nip trained and could use a loving forever home.
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]]> Comment on How to Crate Train your Puppy by bassetman1 http://www.landgrabonline.org/dog-crate-training/how-to-crate-train-your-puppy/comment-page-1#comment-1692 bassetman1 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:56:59 +0000 http://www.landgrabonline.org/dog-crate-training/how-to-crate-train-your-puppy#comment-1692 hi,i have used a crate for all 3 of my puppies,two of them are full grown now and have 1 puppy that is 6 months old.i had my babies in the crate at night,somtimes in my bedroom and sometimes in the living room.when you go to bed at night and if you have a clothes dryer,put in some towels or whatever and put it on the longest time setting(don't forget to turn off the buzzer),puppies like the sound and vibrations of the dryer and they will sleep all night.you will need to feed your baby in the crate until they get used to staying focused on eating in the morning and not wanting to play,after they eat,time to go outside and go wet,back in the crate while your at work,put in a towel and water,after a awhile they say to themselves,i have to eat and sleep here,i don't want to go wet in here,but this does not mean you can be gone for 12 hours,more like 8 to 10 hours max! once you get home at night,its' time to go wet outside,remember to say go wet all the time and go out the same door all of the time. when you feed at night,do so in the crate until they can stay focused on eating and not wanting to play.i am sure that you have found out by now that your baby will pee after eating and alittle of playing,so you have to ever watchful.good luck with your baby. mark<br><b>References : </b><br> hi,i have used a crate for all 3 of my puppies,two of them are full grown now and have 1 puppy that is 6 months old.i had my babies in the crate at night,somtimes in my bedroom and sometimes in the living room.when you go to bed at night and if you have a clothes dryer,put in some towels or whatever and put it on the longest time setting(don’t forget to turn off the buzzer),puppies like the sound and vibrations of the dryer and they will sleep all night.you will need to feed your baby in the crate until they get used to staying focused on eating in the morning and not wanting to play,after they eat,time to go outside and go wet,back in the crate while your at work,put in a towel and water,after a awhile they say to themselves,i have to eat and sleep here,i don’t want to go wet in here,but this does not mean you can be gone for 12 hours,more like 8 to 10 hours max! once you get home at night,its’ time to go wet outside,remember to say go wet all the time and go out the same door all of the time. when you feed at night,do so in the crate until they can stay focused on eating and not wanting to play.i am sure that you have found out by now that your baby will pee after eating and alittle of playing,so you have to ever watchful.good luck with your baby. mark
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]]> Comment on How to Care for a Pet Ferret by Ali H http://www.landgrabonline.org/dogs-potty-training/how-to-care-for-a-pet-ferret/comment-page-1#comment-1703 Ali H Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:54:59 +0000 http://www.landgrabonline.org/dogs-potty-training/how-to-care-for-a-pet-ferret#comment-1703 YES THEY ARE. You cannot buy them on an impulse! Just to learn basics about them takes months! I do hours of cleaning a week, plus if you do not know much about them you will buy a crappy food and cage, guarantee. They have to be outside the cage for 4 hrs. a day MINIMUM. I researched 8 mos. before I got my ferts, and I am still a ferret novice!<br><b>References : </b><br> YES THEY ARE. You cannot buy them on an impulse!

Just to learn basics about them takes months! I do hours of cleaning a week, plus if you do not know much about them you will buy a crappy food and cage, guarantee. They have to be outside the cage for 4 hrs. a day MINIMUM.

I researched 8 mos. before I got my ferts, and I am still a ferret novice!
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]]> Comment on Dog Training & How It May Save Your Life by ?GameGal? http://www.landgrabonline.org/dog-training/dog-training-how-it-may-save-your-life/comment-page-1#comment-1697 ?GameGal? Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:54:59 +0000 http://www.landgrabonline.org/dog-training/dog-training-how-it-may-save-your-life#comment-1697 It definately can do that.Are you a christian?Well in christian music or in something that's speaking about God,if somebody is living a certain way or if they're going through rough times a song about God's love can really help them.If they wanna kill themselves they might hear a song on the radio and then the holy spirit might speak to them right through it,telling them to not kill themselves and that God can help you through this.Also songs that are anti-suicidal can help people too.Don't Jump/Spring Nicht have helped people to not kill themselves.Music is a very influential thing and a lot of it can change peoples views and lives.<br><b>References : </b><br> It definately can do that.Are you a christian?Well in christian music or in something that’s speaking about God,if somebody is living a certain way or if they’re going through rough times a song about God’s love can really help them.If they wanna kill themselves they might hear a song on the radio and then the holy spirit might speak to them right through it,telling them to not kill themselves and that God can help you through this.Also songs that are anti-suicidal can help people too.Don’t Jump/Spring Nicht have helped people to not kill themselves.Music is a very influential thing and a lot of it can change peoples views and lives.
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]]> Comment on How to Crate Train your Puppy by zayneb http://www.landgrabonline.org/dog-crate-training/how-to-crate-train-your-puppy/comment-page-1#comment-1691 zayneb Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:54:59 +0000 http://www.landgrabonline.org/dog-crate-training/how-to-crate-train-your-puppy#comment-1691 When you crate train your dog, you are basically leaving him in a crate to help house break him. Your puppy should be left in the crate unless you are actively playing with him or taking him out to do his business. If your puppy has an accident, it's in the crate, so it's relatively easy to clean. It also gives him a safe place to be when you are gone where you know he can't get into any trouble or into anything that will hurt him. Some people think it's cruel to leave them there, but it's really not a bad thing. We crate trained our older dog, and he loved his crate. Even as he got older, he would go to his crate when he was tired or just wanted to get away from our daughter. We'd tell him to "go to his room" and he'd run in. Our younger dog was a rescue and was already house broken, but we would put him in the crate while we weren't home for the first couple months until he got used to the house rules. Just make sure they have plenty of water and a soft blanket or mattress to sleep on.<br><b>References : </b><br> When you crate train your dog, you are basically leaving him in a crate to help house break him. Your puppy should be left in the crate unless you are actively playing with him or taking him out to do his business. If your puppy has an accident, it’s in the crate, so it’s relatively easy to clean. It also gives him a safe place to be when you are gone where you know he can’t get into any trouble or into anything that will hurt him.

Some people think it’s cruel to leave them there, but it’s really not a bad thing. We crate trained our older dog, and he loved his crate. Even as he got older, he would go to his crate when he was tired or just wanted to get away from our daughter. We’d tell him to "go to his room" and he’d run in. Our younger dog was a rescue and was already house broken, but we would put him in the crate while we weren’t home for the first couple months until he got used to the house rules. Just make sure they have plenty of water and a soft blanket or mattress to sleep on.
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]]> Comment on Dog Training – Socializing Your Dog by EssJay http://www.landgrabonline.org/house-training-a-dog/dog-training-socializing-your-dog/comment-page-1#comment-1708 EssJay Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:52:59 +0000 http://www.landgrabonline.org/house-training-a-dog/dog-training-socializing-your-dog#comment-1708 look on Obedience UK website or the Kennel club's own site. There is sure to be one close to you. # Also check the Association of Pet Dog Trainers website for puppy socialisation classes.<br><b>References : </b><br> look on Obedience UK website or the Kennel club’s own site. There is sure to be one close to you.
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Also check the Association of Pet Dog Trainers website for puppy socialisation classes.
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]]> Comment on How to Care for a Pet Ferret by Dazzlingstarz http://www.landgrabonline.org/dogs-potty-training/how-to-care-for-a-pet-ferret/comment-page-1#comment-1702 Dazzlingstarz Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:52:59 +0000 http://www.landgrabonline.org/dogs-potty-training/how-to-care-for-a-pet-ferret#comment-1702 Its not hard to take care of a ferret. You need the basics: a spacey habitat, food bowl and water bottle( for ferrets lol), toys( you can make these, just ask if you want to know how, otherwise buy them, like tunnels, they love those. Some habitats come with built in tunnels, these are more expensive though. A basic habitat will do, if you let your ferret out for a few hours. A hammock, i consider is a must. Ferrets love sleeping in them! Talking about sleeping, don't be alarmed if your ferret sleeps all day, they sleep basically during the day, and are more active at night. Mine was anyway. Like cats and dogs, ferrets need their rabbies and booster shots. This is a one time per year deal so its not that costly. They also need their nails trimmed. You can do this yourself, just dont cut above the quik(the vein in the nail) or it could bleed to death or cause it serious harm. I always had a vet do it, just in case. It was only 8.00 for all 4 feet. That is like every 2-3 months. Most pet store, like petco and petsmart, the ferret is already descented and neutered. If you dont get it from either store, ask and see if its already neutered and descented. Food isn't that expensive, even the good kind( i bought from petco, and cost bout 15 dollars and that bag lasted months) In my opinion they make great pets. They can be taught to be litterboxed trained. They can be walked on a leash. They have ferret harnesses and leads( though some ferrets are clever and can slip out..) They can get along with cats and dogs, just depends on the age of cat or dog ;). Mine got along with my pups and cat. They need a few hours each day to be let out and play. You can make tunnels out of dryer hose(the long plastic ones) and this is relatively cheaper then buying a 20-30 dollar one at a store. They are curious so ferret proof your home, especially when they are let out for their few hours. If you live in an apt. and can't have cats or dogs but any caged animal, ferrets are great to have ;). Oh and be warned, they are clever creatures! Especially crafty escape artists!<br><b>References : </b><br> Its not hard to take care of a ferret.

You need the basics: a spacey habitat, food bowl and water bottle( for ferrets lol), toys( you can make these, just ask if you want to know how, otherwise buy them, like tunnels, they love those. Some habitats come with built in tunnels, these are more expensive though. A basic habitat will do, if you let your ferret out for a few hours. A hammock, i consider is a must. Ferrets love sleeping in them! Talking about sleeping, don’t be alarmed if your ferret sleeps all day, they sleep basically during the day, and are more active at night. Mine was anyway.

Like cats and dogs, ferrets need their rabbies and booster shots. This is a one time per year deal so its not that costly. They also need their nails trimmed. You can do this yourself, just dont cut above the quik(the vein in the nail) or it could bleed to death or cause it serious harm. I always had a vet do it, just in case. It was only 8.00 for all 4 feet. That is like every 2-3 months.

Most pet store, like petco and petsmart, the ferret is already descented and neutered. If you dont get it from either store, ask and see if its already neutered and descented.

Food isn’t that expensive, even the good kind( i bought from petco, and cost bout 15 dollars and that bag lasted months)

In my opinion they make great pets. They can be taught to be litterboxed trained. They can be walked on a leash. They have ferret harnesses and leads( though some ferrets are clever and can slip out..)

They can get along with cats and dogs, just depends on the age of cat or dog ;) . Mine got along with my pups and cat.

They need a few hours each day to be let out and play. You can make tunnels out of dryer hose(the long plastic ones) and this is relatively cheaper then buying a 20-30 dollar one at a store.

They are curious so ferret proof your home, especially when they are let out for their few hours.

If you live in an apt. and can’t have cats or dogs but any caged animal, ferrets are great to have ;) .

Oh and be warned, they are clever creatures! Especially crafty escape artists!
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]]> Comment on Dog Training & How It May Save Your Life by Tator-tot J http://www.landgrabonline.org/dog-training/dog-training-how-it-may-save-your-life/comment-page-1#comment-1696 Tator-tot J Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:52:59 +0000 http://www.landgrabonline.org/dog-training/dog-training-how-it-may-save-your-life#comment-1696 I say it can, I've actually done an experiment on how music effects a person's moods, expressions, and reactions. Some of the results I got: Classical music makes a person calm, someone in delight of something, Rock music, makes you hyper or angry depending on whether screamo is involoved, Hiphop usually makes a person irritated or sexually satisfied, *don't mean to sound gross* country makes a person happy or calm usually. There was this song I was singing at church camp before that made me cry and actually I think had an impact on my decision to be baptised which I did make during that song. Also, When I was on the way to the hospital after my mom was in a serious accident the song, "If you fly away tonight" came on *which is no coincidence* and it really made me feel better. That could be because of one of two things or possibly both. I truly believe music has an impact on events or feelings. People who listen to a lot of dirty or hard music for example usually have that type of personality, that effects what they do, say, or feel like and that could effect any event in the future.<br><b>References : </b><br> I say it can, I’ve actually done an experiment on how music effects a person’s moods, expressions, and reactions. Some of the results I got:
Classical music makes a person calm, someone in delight of something,
Rock music, makes you hyper or angry depending on whether screamo is involoved,
Hiphop usually makes a person irritated or sexually satisfied, *don’t mean to sound gross*
country makes a person happy or calm usually.
There was this song I was singing at church camp before that made me cry and actually I think had an impact on my decision to be baptised which I did make during that song.

Also, When I was on the way to the hospital after my mom was in a serious accident the song, "If you fly away tonight" came on *which is no coincidence* and it really made me feel better. That could be because of one of two things or possibly both. I truly believe music has an impact on events or feelings.

People who listen to a lot of dirty or hard music for example usually have that type of personality, that effects what they do, say, or feel like and that could effect any event in the future.
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