Everything You Need to Know About House Training Puppies & Adult Dogs!

Whether you have a puppy who is first learning, or an adult dog with ongoing confusion, this book will teach you everything from the basics of housebreaking to more in-depth problem solving. You will learn how to teach your dog not to have any accidents indoors, and to use a designated bathroom area outdoors. Learn all about crate training, scheduling, how to handle it when there is an accident and how to prevent problems before they start. Solve problems such as territorial marking, accidents in a certain area, witholding, refusal to go out in inclement weather and much more. Special sections for rescued dogs, moving to a new home, for apartment dwellers, homeowners and every lifestyle. Sample schedules provided for those who work outside the home, those home all day and everyone in-between. A must-read for every dog or puppy owner!
Customer Review: Don't bother buying book if you want Indoor Trained Pooch
I really wanted to give this book zero stars. I'm planning on returning this book. The description is totally misleading because it is so totally negative about anyone even thinking about toilet training a dog to go indoors instead of being walked outside. The book is totally unforgiving about ANY reason what so ever you may have, without exception, in regards to having your dog or puppy relieve him/her-self indoors. It basically states that if you cannot take your dog outdoors, then don't bother getting a dog and get a cat instead. If everyone went by this book, I think there would be alot of poor dogs without homes that now live in apts, handicapped owners, working owners. I'm going to litter train my dog, without any help from this book!
Customer Review: If you work during the day, pick a different book
I just recently got a Puggle and wanted some advice on house training. The author was very rude about owners who work. I am out of the house most of the day at work. The author believes that if you are out of the house for the entire day then you should just get a cat. Apparently working "Mom's" don't have the right to have a dog. I didn't even read past that part and I wish I could have returned the book. Most people don't have the luxury of staying home all day. The author should recognize that rescuing a dog and having it in a nice cage with toys and a fluffy blanket is better than sitting in a cold, empty, cement cage at the pound. I suggest picking a different book where the author is not as judgmental.

What do you do if you suspect urinary tract infection in dogs? Do not panic. While urinary tract infection in dogs can cause your pet pain and discomfort, it does not mean your pet is going to die. Canine urinary tract infection is serious and needs immediate veterinarian diagnosis and treatment.

A UTI starts in the urinary tract and can spread through out the entire body if not treated in time. In order to protect you pet against infection you can use natural remedies. You will need to know some of the signs of urinary tract infection in dogs to determine whether or not your pet needs veterinarian attention.

Is you dog experiencing pain or difficulty urinating? You might notice your dog whining during urination. Watch to see if your pet is more thirsty than usual. Check your pets urine for signs of blood, pus, or crystals. This is information that the veterinarian will ask about. The vet will usually prescribe antibiotics if the infection is severe enough.

Veterinarians know that medications have severe side effects and may offer advice on alternative remedies. Homeopathic treatment methods can treat the current infection, prevent recurring infection, promote urinary tract health and they have no side effects.

After the initial diagnosis and treatment is prescribed, you will still need to monitor your pet closely. Notice any side effects or signs that the infection did not go away. After your pet remains stable it is important to get a follow up vet check up.

One of the things that a vet will offer his advice on is your pets' diet. It is important that your pets' diet is formulated to meet its lifestyle needs. Fresh, clean drinking water needs to be accessible at all the time and frequent "potty" trips around the yard. Diet and exercise are important factors in your pets over all health. Urinary tract infection in dogs can be safely treated and you pet can be healthy again.

Janet Markowitz has been a German Shepherd Breeder for over 20 years. She has always been interested in using natural and holistic remedies for her Shepherds whenever possible. She has found that by using natural Remedies in conjunction with conventional medicine, she has achieved great success in the health and longevity in her dogs.

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Perfect Paws in 5 Days featuring Jean Donaldson's Modern Dog Training Methods

Need to train your dog? Don't have much time? Want to use dog-friendly methods?In five clear and enjoyable step-by-step lessons, Jean will teach you to teach your dog: * A reliable sit and down stay * To come when called regardless of distractions * To sit politely and watch you, refraining from jumping on people or lunging at other dogsIn this DVD you're going to learn how to teach a few key behaviors to really upgrade your dog's manners. More importantly you're going to learn the principles used by professional animal trainers so that you can teach any behavior you want. And the more you train your dog, the sharper your skills become, and the better he gets at learning.
Customer Review: Wow.
Every dog pound and Humane Society should have this available to save dog/owner relationships. So many dogs get the shaft because their humans really don't know how to work with their dogs successfully. I thought I was a clutz with our old dogs and the new dog; in literally 5 minutes, we had the three pooches lined up and doing the sit. Then, come, stay and the rest in a week. We got instant results. Even a shy dog will catch on. The trainer knows both how dogs think and how people goof up, so seeing the mistake and successes helped us.

In some cases, people need a lot more attention, love and support than normal. This happens especially when they are sick. But, the unfortunate truth is that people generally don't have the patience or time to help these sick people. This is where dog therapy training comes in play, teaching dogs how to help these people and keep them company, giving them the emotional support that they need.

Besides normal dog training, these dogs also need specialized teaching. They will learn how to behave around people that are going through therapy and how to provide them with comfort. If they need to provide this help to ill people, these dogs need much more than just a basic training. They will need to be able to do a number of things while being good companions.

Older people and kids are usually those that get therapy dogs to help them deal with their stay in hospitals. Both the dog and the handler will help the patient go through this hard period, by offering him activities and attention that will help.

Hospitals aren't the only places that can benefit from using therapy dogs on their patients. They can also provide great value in retirement homes, schools, nursing homes or mental institutions.

The training that is done on dogs that will be used for therapy derives from other types of trainings and modified, to make them fit the situations that can happen in a hospital. They will be taught to be nice with strangers and to enjoy sitting in their presence. In most cases, these therapy dogs will learn performances and tricks that most people will enjoy seeing.

You could use almost any breed to make a therapy dog, but in most cases breeds with higher temperance are chosen, due to their constant work with people they don't know.

There isn't one single method of training these dogs, but usually they will need to be certified before being allowed to get near patients to help them. Training and certification can be received from animal shelters or therapy dog training classes. Once the certification is received, you can start training the dog for therapy.

With a therapy training, the dog will learn to ignore noise, people that don't need therapy or any kind of hospital equipment. They also learn to do a few basic things or to help the patients do it. They are not service dogs though, so they can't do the same things.

These dogs are trained to help people by visiting them and giving them some company and joy. They are not trained to stay with them and help them with their tasks, so there is a major difference between therapy and service dogs.

People often need some therapy to recover, which can prove boring and repetitive. A therapy dog can provide some excitement in their daily routine that will improve their situation. It's been known to make people less lonely or depressed as well. It can distract them from darker thoughts that they might have.

A therapy dog can also make patients be more responsive, getting them out of their routine, making them less passive. Try to put yourself in the place of a bored patient, that suffers from pain, and imagine what a joy would a dog bring you, if he came to interrupt your boring routine.

There isn't a huge demand for therapy dog training, but it's been used for quite some time now in the treatment of patients.

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Warner Bros Hot Dog Scooby Doo kids size backpack

Very cute Kids size backpack inspired by Scooby Doo HOT DOG!

With the recent recalls of commercial dog food, it is time to assess your dog's health. And if you consider your pet dog to be part of the family, then it is time to improve the health of your dog.

If you are not aware by now, most commercial dog food contains meat 'by products' which are often unwanted parts of an animal. What's left is the bones, tendons, cartilage, beaks, feet and innards.

Also, the cooking process used in pet foods KILLS off a vital component: enzymes.

Enzymes are necessary in the breaking down the food for digestion. And since it is 'cooked away', it adds the entire burden for digestion on your pet's pancreas to supply the enzymes necessary for breaking down nutrients for absorption!

No wonder the dog's are not living to their fullest potential.

If you want your dog to live longer, listed below are "Dog Food Secrets" to boost a dog's health-

1) A balanced proportion of nutrients that consists of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, healthy fats and minerals. These nutrients are essential for growth and development in a dog.

Too much or too little nutrients will harm a dog's health.

2) Protein is one of the most important nutrients, and a healthy dog diet must contain a minimum of 40% protein diet. The amino acid in protein is beneficial for muscle development and regulation of antibodies.

Meat, fish and soy beans are great sources of protein.

3) Carbohydrates is considered an energy component in a dog's diet. Sources of carbohydrates
can be found in rice, oatmeal, corn, yams, sweet potatoes and wheat.

Brown rice is an excellent source of highly digestible carbohydrates dietary fiber that is gentle on the stomach.

A recommended range of 40-60% of carbohydrates are essential for your dogs health.

However, too much carbohydrates is harmful to a dog's health, as excess carbohydrates will be stored as fat which leads to obesity and maldigestion, and other health problems.

4) Healthy animal fatty acids such as omega 3 and omega 6 is another requirement for a healthy dog food.

Omega-3 and omega 6 fatty acids promotes a healthy skin and shiny coat, and also reduces the likelihood of inflammation and blood clotting.

Sources of fatty acids can be found in vegetable oil, fish and meat.

5) Dogs requires good doses of vitamins and minerals; it is an absolute nutritional necessity for dogs.

Without sufficient vitamins and minerals, your dog's health will suffer and as a result will be vulnerable to a range of diseases.

Vitamins and minerals are good sources for muscle development and fighting diseases.

6) Like humans, dogs must drink plenty of water. Water not only helps to regulate a dog's body temperature, it is also beneficial for digestion and transportation of nutrients

A healthy dog food is necessary to maintain a dog's health and improving it.

At times, not knowing what to feed a dog can be difficult, but with the recent pet food recall it is more important than ever that the quality of food for a dog is paramount.

Dog Food Secrets has a list of homemade dog food recipes that is easy and simple to follow, and more importantly healthy for a dog. The fact is that the life span of your dog can be increased by up to 8 years just by changing and improving the diet of the food.

The above 6 Dog Food Secrets you should put into action now for your dog.

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Black Labrador Lab Puppies Dogs Woof Ladies Socks 9-11

White foldover cuff sock Fits adult sizes 9 to 11 made of 80% Cotton/20% Rayon; conforms to the foot; meow printed on the side of the sock; gift boxed.

Serious illness can overcome a seemingly healthy dog in a short while without proper observation and prompt action. Detecting early signs of illness is essential for proper care and treatment of most canine maladies. Dogs, like humans will exhibit common signs such as lethargy, weakness, and irritability.

Dogs overcome by illness will walk slowly, sleep often, and walk with their ears and tails down. Gray and cloudy eyes, discolored nose or tongue, or discharges from their ears and other areas should alert you to problems. Don't take chances with their health, as many canine ailments will overcome them in a much shorter time than human ailments will to you or I.

The quickest way to determine if your dog is sick is to look at their nose which should be clear and free of any discharge. Vomiting and diarrhea are also signs of a stomach or digestive condition. Slow and Labored breathing and movements, especially when attempting to stand up can be a sign of organ or kidney failure and should be addressed immediately with your veterinarian.

While bathing or handling your dog be sure to check the skin for injury, bruising, or hair loss. Excessive scratching, problems with walking and balance, and frequent urination can be caused by a variety of bacterial infections. The general mood or energy of the dog can be a great gauge of their health. Any sudden drop in activity or excessive sleeping should be noted and communicated to your veterinarian immediately.

Healthy dogs will have clean skin, bright eyes, and a pink tongue and gums free of unusual colors or discharge. Their temperature will be around 102, and will take about 20 steady breaths per minute. They will be able to jump to their feet on command with little or no difficulty. Their bowel movements should be consistent, and they will have a good appetite.

Remember that you and only you are the first line of defense against any disease that your dog may struggle against. Constant care and awareness of your pet and their health will ensure their long and happy existence.

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The Lady With a Little Dog

In this adaptation of a story by Russian great Anton Chekhov, the chance meeting of Gurov and Anna Sergeyevna on vacation in Yalta leads to a serious relationship... but he is married, and she is committed to her family.
Customer Review: A flawless adaptation of a literature masterpiece
The Lady with the Little Dog is arguably Chekhov's best short story, and probably one of the greatest short stories ever written. I realize this is quite a statement to make, but, notwithstanding my opinion, it has been also the opinion of countless literary critics since the publication of the story. The challenge to faithfully render it on the screen was indeed a daunting task. No less than Nikita Milkalko directed a film, Dark Eyes, featuring Marcello Mastroianni, Silvana Mangano, and Marthe Keller, which was based on the same Chekhov story, but maybe Milkalko wisely stayed away from a straight adaptation of the work. Film director Josif Heifitz, sure of himself, went ahead with the adaptation of The Lady with the Little Dog, an intimidating task, and succeeded. Of course, it did not hurt that Heifitz had been a great admirer of Chekhov's work since his childhood, and considered him his mentor. And of course, nobody without a velikaya russkaya dusha, a great Russian soul, could have rendered this work. To a Russian, his soul is something more than what a Westerner drags to church on Sundays and holidays. It is hard to explain the Russian soul, but as they say, I cannot tell you what it is but I know it when I see it. Andrei Moskvin and Dmitry Meskhiyev's black and white photography is exquisite in rendering the atmosphere of the film, from its opening with the lethargic atmosphere of Yalta, to the snowy Moscow winter, and the pathetic, frozen atmosphere of its conclusion. Heitfitz' succeeds at reproducing Chekhov's style and symbols. As rapid cuttings distinguish the story's narrative technique, the camera often jumps to new scenes without warning. These cuts and jumps through time give a sense of the suddenness and unexpectedness of Anna and Gurov's illicit love affair, their falling in love, their settling into their new life, where much has to be improvised to maintain the relationship. Nature and the sea are important symbols in Chekhov's work and are portrayed in the film through lyrical long shots of the sea at sunset and the nearby hills at Yalta. The two protagonists sit silently, reflecting from their vantage point on the birth of their love affair, lost in the continuum of eternity. "...Yes, when you stop to think, the whole world is wonderful -- everything, except what we ourselves think and do when we forget the higher aims of existence and our human dignity" says Gurov. Heitfitz uses a variety of shots appropriate for each scene. Close shots and close ups emphasize the moments of psychological drama. The dialogue is, as in Chekhov, minimal, and never more than is necessary. Only few words convey the emotional complexity of the characters, preserving the intensity of their feelings. As with Chekhov, the Yalta seduction scene in Anna's room, or any of the intimate scenes later on, is not shown. In that respect, Chekhov/Heifitz followed the Russian mores of the time, knowing full well that had Chekhov dared to innovate, it would have never passed the censor's pen. One also notes the great care taken with the period details, such as costumes, carriages, and the physiognomy of the actors. The acting of the two main characters, Iya Savvina and Aleksei Batalov, is "on the mark." She is young, fragile, and innocent, and he, reserved, sophisticated, and aristocratic. Anna was Savvina's first role. She went on to appear in twenty-seven more films, her last one, Trotsky, in 1993. Batalov has appeared in more than thirty-four films, including Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears (1979). The other two lesser characters appear only briefly: Nina Alisova, as Gurov's wife is sullen, and Pantelejmon Krymov in the role of Anna's husband, indeed looks like a "lackey." The lyrical music by Nadezhda Simonian, like the dialogue, is used relatively sparingly. A romantic love theme appears throughout the film with different tempi, underscoring the different situations, and in several scene transitions. The themes are love, and the Russian society in the late 19th century. The Lady with the Little Dog is a love story between two people who started in life on the wrong footing, for whatever reasons, as most of us do. To understand the story, we have to speculate as to what had happened to these two characters before the story opens. She is an aristocratic Russian woman, and thus was destined to marry, for love if she was lucky, but most likely without love, just to fulfill her role in society, to raise a family and be the centerpiece of that family. So, Anna followed her destiny. Gurov is an older aristocrat, from the big city, a well-established member of the Moscovite society, married with children. He is a man, and therefore in (relative) control of his life, and as a man of his time, looks down on women, but at the same time, enjoys their companionship. For that epoch, at forty years of age, he is at the twilight of his womanizing years. Anna and Gurov meet and start an intimate relationship, each for a different reason. Anna wants to escape her boring, dreary small town provincial life. To Gurov, Anna may represent one of his last chances, if not the very last, to seduce a young woman who will rejuvenate him, invigorate his life. His life is turned upside down, as the seducer is himself seduced, hoisted upon his own petard. But love does not rescue Anna and Gurov from their stale marriages, nor does it improve their lives. Of course, divorce at that time and in that society was totally out of the question. At the end of the film, nothing is said about their future. It would seem that their relationship may continue, with their occasional assignations in seedy hotels, a couple caught "...like a pair of birds of passage. They've been caught and forced into separate cages." (Anna) Neither of them is brave or strong enough to fly free, "It seemed that in a little while a solution would offer itself, a new, lovely life would begin." (Gurov) We can only speculate and draw our own conclusion.

How many homeowners normally leave their dog in the backyard or they have full time access to the backyard through a doggie door. You're probably wondering how can a little dog create a remodeling nightmare for any contractor.

This wasn't the case this dog was a large Labrador retriever and tore up everything in the backyard constantly. The house remodel we were working on was a two story room addition over a single story house. This job lasted around six months and the dog was a daily reminder of how much attention a large dog actually needs.

Let's start with the first item of value the dog actually destroyed. It was my favorite tool bags of course that I have taken care of for over five years and deeply appreciated the fact that they were broke in just the way I wanted them to be. Kind of like a baseball mitt that doesn't quite fit right because of how stiff it is until you break it in.

While the homeowner of course apologized and never even offered to replace them. Oh but after that he did mention never to leave anything lying around in the backyard. Lesson learned of course and never forgotten. Well to make a long story short this large dog could chew up tools, lumber, plumbing pipes, electrical wire and was even able to destroyed the plywood fencing we would use to keep him away.

I'm going to stop right there with the remodeling nightmare created from this dog in hopes that other contractors can learn from my valuable lesson. As a contractor you should never assume that a homeowner will replace any damaged or broken tools and materials.

As a homeowner with a dog reading this article, think about having a place to enclose the dog if necessary while remodeling work is done on your home.

I love being around dogs and other animals but sometimes a problem like this can make life extremely miserable for both parties.

Greg Vanden Berge has been building and remodeling for over 30 years and his information has proven valuable to most contractors and homeowners all over the world. He usually tries to write at least two articles a day on home improvement or remodeling problems.

Greg is in the process right now of working on a home inspection website that will revolutionize the home inspection business. He is also working on a book to help homeowners and contractors as well as other home related professions in dealing with the home inspection process.

You can visit the home inspection website currently under construction at Home Inspection Help

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