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Dog Training Methods: How Dog Training Has Evolved Over The Last Few Decades
When you look down at your brand new, small and tender puppy peacefully sleeping in its little bed, it’s hard to think that in just two to three months it may grow to be 40, 50, or even up to 100 pounds depending on the type of breed. And although its behaviors may cute at the moment, like jumping up and putting his front paws on your body, these actions will be far less enjoyable when your dog is all grown up and literally knocking you over.
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Dog Breed Training Groups - Investigate Each Group Thoroughly Before Signing Up
There are hundreds of dog training books that can be found in libraries, bookstores, and on the Internet. Most of them are just fine and teach thorough, positive training methods. But I have yet to see any of them that make a point of stressing the fact that dogs are living, breathing beings that have emotions, feelings, and unique personalities.
You can have two Labrador Retrievers that, emotionally, may be as different between each each as a Rottweiler would be to a Pomeranian. The training protocol and corrections for one dog may not be necessarily suited to the character and personality of the other.
A suitable training correction for a dog that has an outgoing personality and is on the stubborn side may cause trauma to a dog that is naturally sensitive and cannot emotionally handle such dog training tactics, even if both dogs are the exact same breed.
Professional Obedience & Dog Breed Clubs
You’ll find many clubs devoted to specific breeds and training groups all around the country. They are considered to be the most reliable and educated people to go to for training and specific breed information. For the vast majority of information, this is probably true, but some are are also guilty at assuming all dogs of the same breed should be trained and treated in the exact same manner.
The blame should rest upon whomever is running the group. However, choosing this leader is typically nothing more than a personality contest instead of their education and training history with canines. Criterion for the selection usually boils down to whomever is the most persuasive speaker, has had the longest membership, or even how bad the person wants the job.
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Understanding The Terrier Group
If there is one word to describe a terrier, that word would be “driven.†Breeds in this group are tough, sturdy, and courageous. They are determined, confident, and very independent. These dogs were first developed to hunt rodents and other small burrowing animals. They have very high-prey drive and can be a little overly dog-aggressive. [Read more →]
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The Center for Veterinary Medicine in early January 2007 approved the first-ever drug for the management of obesity in dogs in the United States.
The product is Slentrol (dirlotapide), and the sponsor is Pfizer, Inc., New York, NY.
The product will be available only by prescription from a veterinarian.
The drug is given to the dog in varying amounts over the course of the treatment. The dog is given an initial dose for the first 14 days. After that, the veterinarian will assess the dog’s progress at monthly intervals, adjusting the dose depending on the dog’s weight loss. After the dog has achieved the goal weight, the drug’s manufacturer recommends continued use of the drug during a 3-month period, while the veterinarian and dog’s owner establish the optimal level of food intake and physical activity needed to maintain the dog’s weight. [Read more →]
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today warned consumers not to use American Bullie A.B. Bull Pizzle Puppy Chews and Dog Chews manufactured and distributed by T.W. Enterprises, Ferndale, WA, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if there is cross contamination, in people, especially children, the aged, and people with compromised immune systems. Consumers who have the pet treats manufactured or distributed by T.W. Enterprises listed below should not feed them to their pets, but instead dispose of them in a safe manner (e.g., in a securely covered trash receptacle). [Read more →]
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Three Dog Bakery is America’s leading bakery for dogs. The brand is highly regarded by consumers and industry experts for its unique positioning in the marketplace: All-Natural, Wholesome, Oven-Baked Food and Treats. The brand has been featured on the cover of Fortune Magazine and People, the Oprah Show, and as a backdrop for movies and TV shows. Entree for Dogs(TM), Beagle Bagles(TM), Scottie Biscotti(TM), Rollovers(TM), Woofers(TM), Jump’n Sit Bits(TM), PupCakes(TM), and Lick’n Crunch(TM) are some of the beloved products available. (PRNewsFoto/Three Dog Bakery)
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Three Dog Bakery, America’s leading bakery for dogs, is aggressively on the move in the multi-million
dollar category that it brought to the national forefront — All-Natural,
Oven-Baked Food and Treats for dogs.
Fueled this month by a new million-dollar investment infusion, the
company will be unveiling a series of new business initiatives designed to
reinvigorate its leadership position in the all-natural category and drive
growth.
“The ‘All-Natural, Oven-Baked’ category, enthusiastically embraced by
dog lovers, made Three Dog Bakery a national phenomenon,” says Scott Ragan,
Chief Dog Lover for Three Dog Bakery. “Long before people shopped with
their pets, Three Dog Bakery was drawing loyal clients to its fun,
whimsical and playful stores, which invited customers to come in with their
dogs to shop and have a fresh-baked dog treat warm out of the oven.”
Ragan adds that the atmosphere and product lines parallel a fine pastry
shop, complete with PupCakes(TM), Scottie Biscotti(TM), Beagle Bagels(TM),
Rollovers(TM) and more.
Focusing on the brand’s salivating “Oven-Baked” and “All-Natural”
attributes, Three Dog Bakery will hit the street in full force with an
array of programs that include new product introductions, new bakeries and
the first packaging update since the products were developed in 1989!
Three Dog Bakery’s relaunch will be fueled by an enhanced leadership
team — all with proven track records for rapidly growing businesses
including Greenies and H&R Block — and a recent million-dollar capital
infusion from investors that will allow the company to introduce new
products and expand their retail footprint.
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Dogs must mark their territory - it’s just the way it is! And for a dog there is no better way they like to communicate to the
world and announce “Hey, I’m Here, Smell My Scent!â€
As normal a behavioral characteristic as this may be, it can be quite annoying to dog owners. Not only does your house get soaked in the odor from your dog’s urination, but it also can cost a lot of money on ruined stuff. For example, I’ll never forget the day my wife came home and found her new two hundred dollar shoes soaked in our Chihuahuas urine. Our dog simply marked the object because they were brand-new and contained unfamiliar smells. In his mind he was not doing anything wrong.
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A Commentary by Lucy Postins, Pet Nutritionist for The Honest Kitchen
Consumers should take time to read pet food labels, familiarize themselves
with what various ingredients really are, research the companies who
make the products they buy — and then decide what they would
(and would not) like their pets to eat. As pet owners come to
terms with the gravity of this most recent, widespread tragedy
in the pet food industry, it is important to learn as much as
possible from what has occurred, to protect our animal companions
and to try to evoke change in an industry that has become
a ‘catch-all’ for industrial and human-food by-products and off-casts.
Many people are relying on the Internet for resources on the recall.
Don’t forget elderly neighbors, family members or others who might not
have computer access and still might be unaware of the gravity of the situation.
The extent of this latest recall makes it impossible to convey brand names,
lot numbers, batch codes and UPC’s effectively without computer access.
Helping those who are still in the dark, to double check the food they’ve bought,
could still save lives.
Pet Industry regulations allow manufacturers to use ingredients that
most people would never knowingly give to their animal companions.
Many conventional ‘grocery brand’ pet foods contain by-products, such as feet,
beaks, feathers, blood, and other animal parts unfit for human consumption.
Chemical preservatives including Ethoxyquin, TBHQ, BHA and BHT, are utilized
to prolog the shelf life, and grains or grain-parts that are hard
to digest and mostly unsuitable for cats and dogs (wheat, corn, rice and soy),
are often used as a protein source instead of meat
The following checklist can be used to develop some insight into
companies that a customer is considering:
* Are they willing to share ingredient data with customers?
* How do they rate in independent publications like the Whole Dog Journal?
* How well do they respond to a basic customer service questions? What
about complex inquiries warranting a nutritional consultation?
* Do they use whole, or organic ingredients?
* What are their product innovations or other features that set them
apart from their competition or somehow raise the bar?
* What are the company’s values?
* Is the company privately owned? Are they willing to disclose who they
are owned by?
* Will they disclose if they make their own products or contract out
manufacturing to another vendor?
The Pet Food Aisle can be a daunting place, with an overwhelming array
of pretty packets and marketing tactics dwelling on the shelves. Pet owners
must take the time to understand the options available for their budget.
Most products that are sold in convenience stores or supermarkets (with the
exception of some natural and health food stores) are sub-standard.
As more customers begin to educate themselves on the issue of pet food
manufacturing and then start to expect better quality, the industry will
slowly but surely be forced to look at itself and re-address what
ingredients are acceptable for use in pet food products. Perhaps even AAFCO
will reconsider some of the obscene substances that are unfit for human
consumption, currently allowed in pet foods, and they’ll become obsolete
altogether.
Other Resources
The Pet Connection
http://www.petconnection.com
The Animal Protection Institute
http://www.api4animals.org/facts?p=359&more=1
The Dog Food Project
http://www.dogfoodproject.com
The Whole Dog Journal
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Dog lovers are devoted to their dogs, no doubt about it. There is no doubt that their beloved pets are members of their household. The headlines currently in the news is horrifying to pet owners. The hidden dangers of dog food and cat food has hit the lives of many. For people who had the best of intentions in trying to provide quality nutrition for their dog are now faced with the reality that they may have unintentionally poisoned their dogs and cats.
It seems that each day there is another pet food that is being taken from the store shelves.
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Don’t take chances with your pet’s life.
Dog food companies are recalling their products at an unprecedented rate.
Menu Foods, Inc., a private-label pet food manufacturer based in Streetsville, Ontario, Canada, is recalling all its “cuts and gravy” style dog and cat food.
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