Best Puppy Home Remedy for Stinky Dog Breath

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Best Puppy Home Remedy for Stinky Dog Breath

Best Puppy Home Remedy for Stinky Dog Breath

If you’ve ever had a close encounter with “dog breath” gone wild, it can be very unpleasant. So if you’re looking for the best puppy home remedy for stinky dog breath, then read on.

If this is a continual problem for your pet, then it’s possible you may need to investigate as to the source of the issue. Rather than shy away from the smelly breath, or put up with it thinking it’s normal for your dog, think again, as it may be end result of a health problem that should be attended to immediately.

Best Puppy Home Remedy for Stinky Dog Breath

Dog Bad Breath Causes

All cuteness aside, dog bad breath cannot be ignored. It’s a serious red flag.

It means that something might be terribly wrong with your dog’s health. A smelly dog mouth is a result of a deeper health problem. Generally speaking you have to consider your dog’s oral care status, mainly the health of his teeth and gums. In most cases, a simple oral care routine can easily solve the problem at home.

However, sometimes, the problem can be an internal one, coming from the liver or the digestive system. You’ll have to consult with your Holistic Vet to solve any possibly grave problems and evaluate your dog’s overall health.

Fortunately you can take several key steps to eliminate bad dog breath right at home.

Rosy Gums for Life

Bad dog breath can, generally, be indicative of dental and gum disease – especially in smaller dogs.

Here is a simple and easy way to know if your dog has clear signs of gum disease:

Have some tasty treats ready, invite your dog over and gently open his mouth so that his teeth are visible. What you’re looking for is swollen and discolored gums. Notice any irritation or inflammation along the gum line. If his gums have gone from a baby pink to a fire truck red, gum disease may be the culprit. You need to take immediate action to prevent any further teeth deterioration and health problems.

If you’re not sure about the status of your dog’s oral hygiene, consult your Holistic Vet. Your dog might need a professional oral cleaning and checkup.

Easy Bad Dog Breath Remedies

Bad dog breath is an important health concern that must be taken care of immediately. Don’t just patch it up with a dog breath spray or dog breath mints. Those products are only going to temporarily mask the odor not deal with the initial cause. You want to solve the real problem before it affects your dog’s total wellbeing. Putting on a band-aid just won’t do it.

Natural Dog Bad Breath Home Remedy

Here’s the rule of thumb if you want to insure your dog has a beautiful fresh’n clean mouth:

1. Follow a good healthy diet and include raw meaty bones.

2. Give your pup recreational bones to play and chew on regularly.

3. Regular dog teeth cleaning is a must.

For a quick dog breath freshener I often give our pups some fresh peppermint and/or parsley sprigs. Whichever I have on hand to play and chew on. I do this especially when they’ve just eaten a delicious bowl of smelly sardines. It keeps them busy and it freshens up their breath and their entire digestive system to boot. Truly amazing! (Full story here)

The best puppy home remedy for stinky dog breath is the one that works best for you and your pet, so experiment to see which one does the trick. Teeth are very important to maintain, and starting a cleaning regimen when your puppy is young will assure that his hygiene is kept at a good standard and he will also be used to it as he grows older. For those who simply may not have time to brush your dogs teeth, kibble dog food, chewing bones and keeping your dog away from eating undesirable foods will make a difference.

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Assistance Dogs in Schools for Children with Cerebral Palsy?

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Assistance Dogs in Schools for Children with Cerebral Palsy?

Assistance Dogs in Schools for Children with Cerebral Palsy?

There are guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired, but should there be an issue with assistance dogs in schools for children with cerebral palsy? The amazing bond that’s created between specialized dogs and their owners is more than just an emotional one. This connection between dog and owner in such a situation often results into a level of communication that goes beyond the norm, and it’s a beautiful thing and is often an inseparable relationship

Assistance Dogs in Schools for Children with Cerebral Palsy?

Eimear Ni Bhraonain of the Irish Independent writes:

The parents of a young boy with cerebral palsy are distraught after been told his assistance dog is not allowed to accompany him in school.

While thousands of children returned to their classrooms after the Christmas holidays yesterday, Luke Kelly-Melia, who is in sixth class at Knocktemple National School in Virginia, Co Cavan, stayed at home.

His parents, Pauline and Brendan, have decided to home-school him after they were told his golden retriever, Aidan, is not allowed on the school grounds until further notice.

Mum Pauline said Luke’s life has been “transformed” since last November, when he got the assistance dog, which helps his mobility. “He was bringing the dog to school and it gives him a lot more independence,” she said.

“We used to worry all the time about him falling backwards and hitting his head — but now when he wobbles, the dog stops and they steady themselves before continuing on again.”

However, the parents were informed in a letter just before the holidays the dog was not allowed on the premises while the board of management gave “consideration to the matter”.

The letter suggested the parents only made a verbal request for the dog to accompany Luke to school, and that they had only asked for this to happen from March this year.

It asked them for a written request to be considered by the board. The letter also asked that Luke’s family “cease the current practice of bringing the dog on to the school premises” until a final decision was made.

But Luke’s mother said she was “very surprised” that there was any issue about the dog attending the school.

“His teachers were very positive about it all when we were told he was getting the dog from Dogs for the Disabled in Cork in November,” she added.

“Luke has a classroom assistant but as he said himself, she doesn’t wear a harness, and can’t stop him from falling over.”

His mother added: “He misses his friends and we don’t want to keep him out of school. Everyone in the community has reacted so well to the dog. We bring him to the shops, to the butcher’s, we even practice steps with him in the library — people are fantastic.”

The principal of Knocktemple NS, Declan Cooney, said he had received a letter from the parents on the matter yesterday.

He added that their application would be “considered by the board of management”. Mr Cooney declined to comment further on the matter.

The Department of Education said it provided the “care needs of children with special educational needs who require support in the classroom through the special needs assistant scheme”.

A spokesperson said it was a “matter for the board of management of each school to develop a policy on whether guide dogs or assistance dogs were allowed in the school, taking account of the needs of all the children in the school”. Click here to visit the original source of this post

Would you allow assistance dogs in schools for children with cerebral palsy? I would vote an absolute yes. Of course, I realize that there may be issues in regards to the distraction a dog may have in a classroom full of children, but it would also be a tremendous learning experience for all the kids to learn to accept such needs for others. This could be a great experience for Luke’s classmates, and a valued exposure for the entire school.

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Homeless Puppy Survives Being Flung into the Sea

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Homeless Puppy Survives Being Flung into the Sea

Homeless Puppy Survives Being Flung into the Sea

Cruelty in any form is intolerable, and offenders should be prosecuted, punished and reeducated. However, they are not always caught, but the story below: homeless puppy survives being flung into the sea, shows that good people and good stories often come out of what could have otherwise been a tragic ending.

Animal cruelty should be reported to the nearest authorities in order to deal with such issues as soon as possible. If such ill-treatment is to go unreported the consequences may result negatively on the part of the animal, and the perpetrator may very well continue harming the pet. This is an offense punishable by law, and as a concerned member of your community, no such acts should be ignored.

The heartwarming account below tells of a young woman’s story about how she and her puppy were united:

Homeless Puppy Survives Being Flung into the Sea

There was no telling how long the dog had been bobbing in the ocean in the waters off Cancun by the time he was rescued.

By then, he had so much salt water in his ears and in his stomach — to say nothing of his other injuries and medical issues — no one imagined he would even survive.

Survive he did, though, and eventually made his way to Edmonton — and straight into Jannet Talbott’s heart.

Talbott first saw the dog she named “Wilson”.

If the photograph of the pooch stole Talbott’s heart, the accompanying story practically broke it in two.

When fishermen in the port towns come in with their catch, the dogs sneak onto the boats to scavenge for fish guts and whatever else they can find.

Sometimes they’re still hiding on the boats when the fishermen put out to sea again, and, when they’re discovered, are simply tossed over the side.

And so it was with Wilson, who is thought to have been paddling around in the water for days by the time he was spotted and pulled onto the boat that rescued him.

Barely 10 pounds, he was thought by the vet to be a cross between, of all things, a Pomeranian and a golden retriever. The vet also guessed him to be about eight years old, unheard of for most street dogs, whose life expectancy is somewhere between two to four years.

Wilson had never been vetted before so his nails had grown under his feet and his dew claws into his hind legs. He had a serious infection in his eye that necessitated its removal and was also grappling with a host of maladies that required medication.

“Now we’re starting with a clean slate,” says Talbott. “For the first time, likely in his life, he is pain free. I’m already seeing a difference, even though he still has stitches in his mouth.

“My heart gets bigger every day because of him. I have so much respect for his courage, and his will to live. I made him a promise: You will have the life every day that every animal deserves; you will receive love on a daily basis.” Click here to visit the original source of this post

A great story of how a homeless puppy survives being flung into the sea. It’s truly amazing that he not only managed to stay afloat for so many days, but that he wasn’t taken by predators due to the constant splashing as he swam to keep afloat. A fantastic ending for an otherwise castaway pooch from the streets of Mexico who had this unfortunate “swim” after being tossed overboard.

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Best Puppy Exercise Tips and Schedule Guidelines

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Best Puppy Exercise Schedule Guidelines

Best Puppy Exercise Schedule Guidelines

The best puppy exercise tips and schedule guidelines are best determined by you and your dog. You should know that a very small puppy will obviously not be capable of running around in the blazing hot sun for hours at a time. In contrast, an active husky may enjoy romping in the snow for as long as you allow. Puppies have their limits, and the rule of thumb is basically to consider how you are feeling, and that’s roughly how your dog is feeling too.

A lot is going to depend on the environment where you exercise your puppy, and thought should be put into the planning of where, how long, and what sort of work out you intend offering your dog.

Climate should be factored in to your exercise regimen, but if we were to consider some generalities, here are a few good tips for you and your puppy:

Best Puppy Exercise Tips and Schedule Guidelines

Cesar Millan says:

I have always adhered to the theory that, as long as you are careful, the dog is the best one to tell you what too much exercise is. Puppies often do not have enough muscle tone to take long runs, but there are always exceptions. Most dogs and puppies will tell you when they have hit their limit, and it is important to resist pushing them beyond this point.

Even if your dog or puppy wants to keep going, some things you should be cautious about are:

Be sure that your dog does not overheat.

If you are too hot, assume they are. Provide water or try to run in a cooler area.

Be consistent with exercise.

The weekend marathon after a week of couch potato life is very hard on the joints.

Be cautious with your dog’s feet.

Running on cement (especially hot cement) can cause sloughing of the foot pads, so try to have breaks on softer surfaces or at least work your dog up to the harder surfaces to give them a chance to form the necessary calluses.

Be aware of your dog’s limits.

Until you understand your dog’s stamina, be sure that you are able to stop when your dog starts to lag behind. (i.e., take the short route 5 times instead of the long route once.) If you feel that he or she is not able to go as far as they should, consult a vet to see if there is a reason for the intolerance. (Full story here)

The best puppy exercise tips and schedule guidelines should be measured by these tips, and keep in mind that a healthy dog is also a fit dog, and a fit and healthy dog require lots of regular walks, runs and play to allow your pet to exert and feel the bond with you, the Alpha of the pack, who he/she respects and loves.

Best Puppy Travel Tips: Minimize Stress for Your Pet

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Best Puppy Travel Tips: Minimize Stress for Your Pet

Best Puppy Travel Tips: Minimize Stress for Your Pet

If you’re planning on traveling with your pet you’ll want the best puppy travel tips: minimize stress for your pet. It’s important from the get-go that you understand that his change will be upsetting your dogs regular schedule, and you’ll need to be aware of the affect this may have on him/her.

One of my favorite adages that I use on people is to remember that dogs are dogs and not people. With this in mind, although you may be excited and looking forward to traveling, your puppy will have no idea what’s going on. Anxiety and uncertainty may result in your pet experiencing insecurity due to different smells, people, noises, surroundings and many more factors that need to be considered.

Best Puppy Travel Tips: Minimize Stress for Your Pet

If you choose to fly with your dog, a health certificate will need to be written by the veterinarian within thirty days of travel. It is important to plan this ahead and make an appointment, because many veterinary centers are extra busy during the holidays. The health certificate’s purpose is to state your animal is free of any contagious diseases.

If driving, a health certificate is unnecessary.

Some airlines have regulations regarding rabies vaccine status, so check with your airline to make sure you have all the paperwork in order ahead of time.

If you have a smaller pet, some airlines will allow them to board with you. Check with the airline ahead of time to find out what their policy is. Your pet may be placed in cargo if they are larger. I recommend that you fly with your pet in the cabin as often as possible. It is much less stressful for them, has better temperature regulation, and allows you to keep close watch on them while you are flying.

If your pet is traveling in cargo, make sure your pet has a comfortable, ventilated carrier that is airline approved. Make sure your pet has been out for exercise and has used the bathroom prior to placing him in the carrier. Make sure that he has access to water while in the carrier, but food is unnecessary in most circumstances.

Another important thing to realize is that most pets traveling under the plane may sit outside the plane for up to an hour with the luggage before being placed on the plane. Thus, if the temperatures are not comfortable outside during this time, flying with your pet may not be a good option. Many airlines have regulations regarding what ground temperatures must be for pets to fly. This is also breed specific, for example, a husky would be fine outside in the cold for an hour, where as it would not be a good idea to keep a bulldog outside in a crate in July.

When traveling with your pet by plane or car, many people choose to use a crate or carrier. In my opinion, this is the safest way to travel with your pet for long rides. Many dogs will become stressed in the car and want to sit on your lap for comfort or can even get under your feet. As you can imagine, this makes for very distracted and dangerous driving. It is important that the first time you place your pet in his travel carrier is not the first car or plane trip.

Your pet needs plenty of time to get used to his crate before the travel date. Introduce your pet slowly to his crate with positive reinforcement (using food or praise) several weeks to months before traveling. Let him get used to it slowly in a positive fashion. Also, don’t forget to make sure your crate is airline approved. Many airlines have specific height, length and width requirements. Click here to visit the original source of this post

For the best puppy travel tips: minimize stress for your pet, and this will also take some of the stress out for you in knowing that you’ve provided the best possible means to transport your pet. A key point is also to remember that if you are flying to check with your airline as to cost, as this varies between the carriers. Either check online, or ask when you call to make your booking. I cannot stress enough about preparing well in advance of your trip. This will solve all issues that may take time to overcome prior to your travel date. Safe travels.

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Veteran Canine Survives War: Dies of Dog Cancer

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Veteran Canine Survives War: Dies of Dog Cancer

Veteran Canine Survives War: Dies of Dog Cancer

It’s a poignant story when a veteran canine survives war: dies of dog cancer. Believe it or not, the leading cause of death in older dogs is cancer. Although much study continues to be conducted on this disease, it is known that certain breeds are more susceptible than others. Diet also plays a role in the health and well-being of your pet, and a poor diet can lead to weakening an animal’s immune system.

In the case of this particular military dog, Lucky spent a great deal of time in service performing tasks to aid the troops in war torn countries, and I feel compelled to share the following article as my tribute to the life of Lucky.

Veteran Canine Survives War: Dies of Dog Cancer

Mike Prager of the Spokesman Review writes:

Soldiers of the 92nd Security Forces Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base paid their respects today to one of their own.

Lucky, a military working dog, survived five tours of duty in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan.

He succumbed to cancer last September at age 10, surviving two previous diagnoses of the disease.

Several dozen service members gathered for a morning memorial service in the base community center.

An orange box with Lucky’s ashes sat next to his portrait atop a travel kennel.

Maj. Garon Shelton, squadron commander, said Lucky saved countless service personnel, sniffing out explosives and securing their missions.

Lucky had a reputation as the hardest-hitting among the seven to eight dogs stationed at Fairchild. “He could take anyone down to the ground,” Shelton said during the service.

He became a media star following his survival from two previous bouts of cancer, and received a Hometown Heroes award from the American Red Cross in 2010.

He was in Kyrgyzstan completing his fifth Asian tour when his latest handler, Staff Sgt. Chris Fall, discovered a new tumor on his rear left leg last Aug. 20, five days before their return to Fairchild.

The tumor grew quickly. Lucky was moved to a veterinary center at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, where he died Sept. 30, Fall said.

“It was pretty tough,” Fall said of Lucky’s death, acknowledging the close relationship between military working dogs and soldiers.

“He’s in doggie heaven,” Fall said. “He’s probably running around all day eating doggie bones.” Click here to visit the original source of this post

When a veteran canine survives war: dies of dog cancer, it touches our hearts and we wish to show gratitude to both the soldiers involved and, of course, to Lucky the military hero. Although measures can be taken to minimize the risk of cancer in your dog, it’s wise to research the breeds that are particularly prone to this disease before deciding on which puppy to purchase for your family. There are also medicinal and holistic approaches available for consideration if faced with dog cancer in your aging pet.

Best Puppy Housebreaking Tips: How to Housetrain an Adult Dog

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Best Puppy Housebreaking Tips: How to Housetrain an Adult Dog

Best Puppy Housebreaking Tips: How to Housetrain an Adult Dog

Best puppy housebreaking tips: How to housetrain an adult dog. As the saying goes, “You can’t teach old dog new tricks,” but I beg to differ as I’ve done it myself, and seen it done successfully by others too. Yes, it will be a challenge, and will take patience on your part, but if you’ve adopted a dog from the pound or rescue center then you need to be aware that the dog will have habits that will need to be changed, and this is where your love and patience will need to kick in.

It may take 3 or 4 weeks for you to break any bad habits, and if one of those is housebreaking, then this time-frame will be about right—as long as you are consistent and caring, and give the dog a chance to learn and be educated.

The particular case below is from an expert dog trainer and friend of the Cesar Millan, Cheri Lucas. The article below is in response to a question posed by a dog-lover who rescued a Yorkshire terrier from a dog mill:

Best Puppy Housebreaking Tips: How to Housetrain an Adult Dog

Dogs that have been kept in puppy mill environments often never see the light of day. The everyday sights and sounds that you and I are used to can be overwhelming to a dog that has spent the first several years confined.

Often breeding dogs are kept in cages with wire flooring to minimize clean up. Dogs are naturally hardwired not to want to be near their own waste, but dogs kept in these conditions are forced to urinate and defecate in the small space they live in. Lying in their own filth becomes the norm.

Even if he doesn’t show it, your Yorkie may be feeling very stressed out at the idea of being in the great outdoors. Remember, he spent the first five years of his life in an environment that was stark and small. If he’s too tense, he will wait until he’s more relaxed inside your home before he urinates and defecates.

Inside of putting him outside alone, take him on a nice long walk first. If he doesn’t eliminate at this time, go to your backyard with him. Keep your interactions with your dog to a minimum during this time. It will be easier for him to relax and decompress if he’s not focused on you. If he eliminates at this time, calmly reward him with praise. Now you can bring him inside, knowing that he actually took care of his business outside.

It’s very important that you supervise your Yorkie when you bring him back into the house. If you can’t watch him 100 percent of the time, set up a comfortable, small confinement area or a crate for him. I’m a big believer in crate training, and your Yorkie is a perfect candidate for it. Not only is a crate the perfect house training tool, it’s also a modern day den for your dog—a safe and secure comfort zone.

You’ll need to take your Yorkie outside more frequently than normal until he establishes new habits. It may take several weeks for him to understand this unfamiliar routine. Chances are he will make a few mistakes along the way. Using strict supervision will allow you to correct him when you witness “pre-potty” behavior such as sniffing, circling, or scratching the floor. When you see this, quickly but calmly lead him outside and wait for him to eliminate. Reward the behavior before bringing him back inside. Click here to visit the original source of this post

Best puppy housebreaking tips: How to housetrain an adult dog will depend on your regularity, and this will make all the difference to the outcome. Be aware that an older dog will make mistakes, and it’s important that you do not get angry or lose your patience during this adjustment period. Especially if a dog has come from an abusive situation, and a dog mill can definitely slot into that category. Keeping in mind that accidents will happen will make this transition more comfortable and attainable for your new canine, and sticking to a systematic program will lead to a successful change of habits.

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Best Puppy Obedience Training Tips for All Dog Breeds

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Best Puppy Obedience Training Tips for All Dog Breeds

Best Puppy Obedience Training Tips for All Dog Breeds

So you want to know the best puppy obedience training tips for all dog breeds? The very first steps should be taken immediately. In other words, your dog is ready for training from day one. One of the smartest dogs I ever owned learned to sit, stay, heel and fetch the day after he was weaned by his mother. It was astounding, but he was so obedient, and wanted to please so badly, that he was a natural and took on anything I wanted to teach him.

Make sure everyone around the dog understands the rules, and the program you adopt for training. A puppy can be untrained as quick as he can be trained if double-standard are brought into the equation. Furthermore, this will confuse and create insecurity for your new puppy.

Best Puppy Obedience Training Tips for All Dog Breeds

The following article expounds on this expansive topic:

Puppy obedience training should start as soon as you get the puppy. Your puppy should be educated so that you can enjoy a good long-term relationship. Obedience training can start as soon as the puppy reaches 4 to 6 weeks of age. Learning the rules of the house takes a lot of work and patience. The puppy training is much more efficient if you set a schedule for you and your puppy.

Puppy Obedience Training Schedule

Before you start training your puppy you should make a plan considering the best training method for you and your dog.

The plan involves setting some goals, establishing what behaviors you want to eliminate, the means of reinforcing positive behavior you will use and the training schedule.

You should start with short sessions which should repeat several times a day. For instance, you can establish the length of your training session to be of 10 to 15 minutes and repeat it 2 or 3 times a day. The puppy’s attention span won’t allow longer sessions. Even in some mature dogs it is difficult to make them stay focused longer.

You should not interrupt your puppy when he is performing an activity he likes because you might not get his attention. Try to schedule training sessions at regular intervals so that your puppy gets accustomed to the schedule. Dogs get used to habits easily, so it should not be too difficult to get your puppy accustomed with the training sessions.

Repetition is the key in puppy training. Repeat the same exercise until your puppy does it correctly. Stop when you get the result you wanted. This way, your puppy will see a reward in successfully accomplishing the task.

Planning the Lessons

When scheduling your puppy training, plan the lessons you intend to teach him. You should start with basic commands and teach the same command for several sessions if needed. It is important that your puppy learns the command. The easiest to learn is ‘sit’. Then you can move on to ‘stay’, ‘lie down’ and ‘come’.

Teach one command at a time. It is easier for your puppy to learn if you focus on a specific action. However, you can make a command more complex. For instance, when teaching ‘stay’, you can move away from your puppy and teach him that he should stay even if you are away from him.

Make sure you start the training session when you have your puppy’s full attention. If he is playing with his favorite toy or with another animal, your ‘come’ command will sooner be interpreted as ‘ignore’ and he is most likely to ignore it.

It is important that your puppy obeys the basic commands before he learns more complex tricks. Click here to visit the original source of this post

With the best puppy obedience training tips for all dog breeds in place in your household, you will be amazed at what can be accomplished if you spend the time with your new dog. These early development days are critical to his/her education and establishment within your “pack”. The dog will be rapidly growing physically and education is paramount to a successfully trained and happy puppy. To neglect this part of your pet’s life will cause problems that will develop quickly and you may soon have a monster on your hands if you don’t train. It’s your responsibility to take the place of your puppy’s mother, who taught your pup lessons from the day it was born. Cesar Millan is a great advocate of thinking as a dog thinks, and treating your dog as a dog and not as a human. I totally agree with this approach to help your dog learn to the best of his ability.

Best Puppy Advice on How to Stop Jumping on People

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Best Puppy Advice on How to Stop Jumping on People

Best Puppy Advice on How to Stop Jumping on People

People often ask me how do to train your puppy not to jump on visitors. This is a common problem and one that should be dealt with to stop this bad habit. The best puppy advice on how to stop jumping on people starts with consistency on your part.

My recommendation is to not allow this sort of behavior in your puppy, and let them know this is unacceptable. First of all, when you have been out of the house for the day, and you return to an excited dog, my remedy has always been to be calm about your arrival and not to stir up to situation with exuberance.

As much as you may want to reciprocate the enthusiasm, if you allow this to happen, you will be cultivating a situation that will spill over onto every visitor to your home, and no one wants to be greeted at the door by a dog jumping all over them. This is especially true for someone who may not be comfortable around dogs, or someone who may be carrying a plate of food, a child, or be elderly and already unsteady on their feet.

Best Puppy Advice on How to Stop Jumping on People

Dog whisperer, Cesar Millan advises to:

Establish yourself as pack leader.

When a dog doesn’t have a clear pack leader, she tries to fill the vacant role, usually to disastrous results (for the owner and for the dog!) The pack leader leads by projecting a calm-assertive energy.

Don’t shower your dog with affection when you walk through the door.

This kind of attention is wonderful for a human child, but not for a dog. Remember dogs are animals, and the kindest thing you can do is to treat your dog like a dog and communicate in a way he’ll understand.

Correct bad behavior.

The dog’s mom, the ultimate pack leader, would never tolerate inappropriate activity. If she sees something she doesn’t like, she stops it by moving the puppy out of the way in a calm-assertive manner. The puppy learns an important boundary from the lesson, and her firm and unambiguous leadership balances the puppy’s submissive role in the pack.

When your guests arrive, ask your dog to sit patiently.

Your dog will follow your commands when he respects you as his pack leader. Remember, the animal pack leader doesn’t negotiate to get what he or she wants.

You can’t be a leader only some of the time.

Leadership is forever; inconsistency triggers confusion and anxiety in a dog. Animal pack leaders never waver from their leadership role, and neither should you! (Original article here)

The best puppy advice on how to stop jumping on people is to get your whole family to agree to cooperate. This is crucial to the success of overcoming the problem. Simply do not allow the behavior, and calmly enter your home to portray to your pet that excitable conduct is not part of the deal of being a member of your family.

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Best Puppy Advice on Man’s Best Friend: Do Dogs Have a Soul?

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Best Puppy Advice on Man’s Best Friend: Do Dogs Have a Soul?

Best Puppy Advice on Man’s Best Friend: Do Dogs Have a Soul?

Best puppy advice on man’s best friend: Do dogs have a soul? This is a question before a judge in New York, and when you think you’ve heard everything, there’s always a surprise somewhere to get your attention. The Bible talks about the “righteous man regarding the life of his beast.” This message has been interpreted by scholars to be an admonishment for Christians to show their love even to animals—which sounds like a good idea to me.

For anyone close to their pet, which would be millions of people all over the world, would know that pets are intelligent and are often perceptive creatures. Cats who sense death before it happens, dogs who can sniff out cancerous cells, whales and dolphins that use complex communication systems would be enough to convince us that pets are smarter than they are given credit for. However, when it comes to a soul, it raises an interesting debate that will no doubt be a challenge for the judge.

Best Puppy Advice on Man’s Best Friend: Do Dogs Have a Soul?

Do puppies have souls? That’s what an unusual lawsuit is asking a New York judge to decide.

In her civil suit, dog owner Elena Zakharova contends that pets — considered “property” under state law — are much more than that: living creatures that feel love and pain.

Zakharova says the upper East Side pet store that sold her a pooch with bum knees and trick hips should be liable for the pup’s pain and suffering, as if it were a person.

She also wants compensation for her astronomical vet bills: $4,000 so far, with another $4,000 on the horizon — a total of about $1,000 a pound for the fuzzy year-old Brussels Griffon she named Umka.

“Pets must be recognized as living souls, not inanimate property,” said Zakharova’s lawyer, Susan Chana Lask.

“Umka feels love and pain like any human being whose pain and suffering would be recognized in a court.”

Amid the proliferation of shady puppy mills that churn out “purebred” dogs with congenital heart and joint problems, New York State has a “Puppy Lemon Law” that lets buyers return a sick animal in 14 days.

But Lask says it took months for Umka’s problems to surface. The 2-month-old puppy, Zakharova bought last February for $1,650, didn’t start limping and whimpering until July. Despite extensive and painful surgery, the dog will never walk or run properly.

“Umka suffers a disorder causing her pain, her legs hurt, she cries when she is in pain, she drags herself with her front paws, she cannot run like other puppies,” the suit reads.

“She should not have been sired by dogs with genetic disorders,” it says.

If the judge won’t recognize Umka’s suffering, Lask said she will argue the dog should be subject to the Uniform Commercial Code that gives a buyer four years to return a “defective product.”

The store Umka came from, Raising Rover in Carnegie Hill, says it is under new management.

“I know nothing about the sale. The prior owner has all the records. We are very careful about where we get our puppies,” said owner Ben Logan, declining to provide any information about the prior owner.

The Humane Society said Raising Rover is one of 11 swanky “pet boutiques” revealed by a 2011 undercover investigation to be buying animals from Midwestern puppy mills with horrific records of animal cruelty.

Lask said the ultimate goal of the lawsuit is to increase the penalties on pet stores so they stop selling animals from unhealthy breeders. Click here to visit the original source of this post

Best puppy advice on man’s best friend: Do dogs have a soul? I personally feel it is without question that they have a soul. The love that a puppy can give is incontrovertibly real, and the best description I can come up with is that love itself is a spirit, and if a dog possesses love, then it must possess a soul, right?

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