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Keeping your dog clean not only makes your pet feel good to you but to him or herself as well. Shampooing and adequate rinsing leaves the hair shiny and the skin healthy.  Like humans dogs can have different skin types which may affect the appearance and comfort of their coat.  An incorrect shampoo could cause skin irritations. Dog shampoos, not human shampoo is all you should use on your dog.  Dogs require a higher acidity, ph, shampoo than humans. The best shampoos for pets are not loaded with chemicals; they contain ingredients of natural origin.

Skin types can be evaluated by gently parting the hair and observing any healthy or unhealthy conditions on the skin.  Peeling and flaking indicate dry skin.  Greasy feeling hair and skin indicate oily skin.  If you are not sure ask your veterinarian.  If nothing  appears to be problematic your pet has healthy normal skin.

Choose a natural shampoo suited to your dog’s skin type.  Avoid ingredients that are hard to pronounce and scented with strong perfumes.  Special shampoos are sometimes needed to control flea and tick infestations.  Again natural shampoos are a healthy choice.

Very carefully avoid eyes and mouth when shampooing and rinsing. Ears should be treated with care and dried when possible.

A happy clean pet will enjoy a nap in  a truly comfy pet bed.

The very simplest of cool tricks to teach your pup how to do is to cross their paws. It is very easy and adorable especially for miniature, toy, and small dogs. You can teach your dog this sophisticated and cute trick by following these simple instructions. Start the exercise with your dog in the down position (of course he should already be trained to do so before attempting the ‘cross paws’ trick)

Now you can very easily have your dog give them your paw practically any time you like. If your dog doesn’t seem to react to the command, then you can simply reach and grab one of his paws and place it in your hand. You should be sure to click once and give your dog a nice training treat as a reward. It is also very important that your dog be in the down position while performing this trick.

One great tip is that if your dog still does not seem to understand you, then place the treat in your hand a few inches away from the paw you want to shake with. And before long your dog will almost instantly move his paw to the treat in your hand.

Continue having your dog offer his paw, but be sure to concentrate only on one paw at a time and do so repetitively with a click and a treat. When your dog has reached the stage where you can rely on him to target your hand with one of his paws, slowly move your hand closer to your dog’s other front paw. Now in order to offer you is paw, he must lift it up and move over sideways in order to reach your hand.

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What may happen is that he may choose to lift the opposite paw instead of continuing with the trained paw. Each time this happens, all you have to do is pull away your hand and simply ignore this response from your dog.

When your dog can target your hand as it has moved to the opposite side, near his other paw, quickly snap your hand back at the last second. His moved paw should now land right over the other paw and in a crossed-paw fashion. Be sure to click and offer a treat.
Finally,continue repeating this training regimen and each time his paw crosses over, slowly fade your hand away so it is further from the dog. Eventually, your dog will automatically cross his paws when he sees your hand signal, and at increasingly longer distances away from you.

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Unsure if your pet is pregnant? Of course the easiest thing to do is to take your dog to the Veterinarian. The veterinarians have a few options available to them to determine if your pet is pregnant. Ultrasound is the most reliable since the doctor can actually see if there are any puppies. Depending on how far along, the vet may be able to feel the dog’s uterus to determine pregnancy. This is not something pet owners should try because you do not want to damage any puppies. The other thing the vet might try is a blood test. Or your doctor might decide to do an x-ray on the animal. One big advantage about talking the dog to the vet is that he may be able to give you a better idea about when the puppies will be born.

Is My Dog Pregnant - Some indicators.

There are signs that a pet owner can watch that are good early detection signs that your dog is pregnant. Many dogs lose their appetite during the first few weeks. They may sleep a lot more during this time. Another good indication is swollen nipples. A dog that is not pregnant will normally have small flat nipples. A pregnant dog’s nipples will start to swell. You might also see that there is a color change.

Some dogs will even display behaviour changes. They may want to be left alone. This is normal. Try not to be concerned. Or your dog might become overly affectionate. They might want to be with you all the time.
Once you have determined that your dog is pregnant a trip to the vet is recommended. They can offer advice about diet and address any pre-natal treatments that your dog may require.

Now all you can do is wait. If you are wondering how long are dogs pregnant - the normal length of pregnancy is between 54 and 72 days depending on the breed. Congratulations, you are having puppies.

Every dog owner wants a dog that is obedient. When House Breaking a Dog the owner wants to instil habits  that become automatic and long lasting. Dog training treats are known as useful tools for training dogs.   Treats can be helpful when a dog is just a puppy and starting to learn to go outside and relieve himself.  Most dog owners realize that a dog does not  always learn this habit on it’s own. Dog treats can hasten and reinforce the learning of this desired behavior.

Dog training treats can also be used to help dogs learn many other appropriate behaviors. Dogs bark, but they should not be barking at inappropriate stimuli. It is appropriate to bark at an intruder, but not to bark because they do not approve of the rearrangement of furnishings.  They should not bark when a stranger enters if it is in the presence of a human who does not display any fear toward the stranger. Treats can be used as a reinforcement when a dog chooses the response the owner wants.

Some Dog Training Treats Are Better Than Others

Pet food and dog training treats are good income generators for the companies that produce them so these companies work hard to compete with their rivals. There are some excellent and effective dog training treats available. These dog training treats are usually something like cubes of beef that many dogs yearn for as a snack. Other dog treats are made from chicken, turkey and rice. Some companies are intent on producing dog treats that are free from preservatives and fresh on the shelves. These are the products you should look for. You can visit their websites or usually find a toll free phone number somewhere on their packaging to call if you have particular questions about what you’re feeding your pet.

Dogs need positive reinforcement. Although many dogs respond to a nice pat as a sign of approval many more respond even better to good dog treats.  Read labels and choose healthy treats to avoid Dog Diseases.   Treats should be used appropriately, according to many skilled dog trainers,  because the training process could be undermined if treats are not provided in an appropriate time after the dog has responded properly to a command. Dog treats should be used for initial phases of training. They need to be consistently used as intermitant rewards can be confusing.  Treats can train for both visual and verbal commands.

Dog Quote: Dogs are our link to paradise.
They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent.
To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring …. It was peace.
….Milan Kundera

Is certainly a lot more fun for you to have an obedient and trained dog. Not only that, but trained dogs, are happier dogs.
They are less likely to get into fights with other dogs and will tend to socialize better with dogs that they meet in public.
It is particularly important to have a well-trained dog if you have young members of the family or children in the neighborhood.
Just like having well-behaved children, a well-trained dog makes for a happier household.
The time that you spend training your puppy initially will impact on the pleasure you can get from your dog for the many years of its life.

Taking the time to train your dog will strengthen the bond you have together and this will ensure a long and happy friendship where both you and your dog benefit.
Considering the amount of time that you will be with your dog the time involved in training is minimal and well worthwhile.

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There are a few basic commands that need to be mastered and they are all relatively simple.
These commands are…
Down: this is where you teach your dog to lay down on command, and is one of the main aspects of any successful training program.
Heel: this is where you teach your dog walk beside you at the same pace without pulling on the lead.
Learning the ‘No’ word: this is a particularly important word for your dog to know and can save you a lot of trouble. In fact it is probably one of the most important aspects of training, if you can get your dog to understand and respond to the word no. It can certainly save you a lot of trouble in the future.
Sit: sit is one of the most basic of all dog training commands and is one that you’ll want to teach from the outset to maintain control of your dog’s behavior.
Stay: and finally ’stay’ - this is important to ensure that no matter where you are, you’ll know that your dog will stay precisely where you want it.

If there is nothing else that you train your dog to do beyond these basic commands, it will certainly improve the relationship you have with your dog and the enjoyment and happiness that you and your dog will have together.
It is well worth the time while still a puppy, as it will improve the quality of life for many years to come.

Training will also let your dog know that you’re the boss and in doing so eliminate many behavior problems.
Dogs that are untrained can often get depressed, despondent, and unhappy and display symptoms of anxiety and confusion.
You are actually giving your dog a purpose in life, where they will get pleasure out of the fact that they are pleasing you.

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