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When scolding your dog for doing the toilet on the carpet remember that we were once young and did not use the proper toilet either. Your dog needs to be house trained, and this can be done in a few easy steps, but over a long period.

Dog house training may be one of the hardest training techniques as it is the one that requires the most attentiveness and work. You have to be able to read your dog’s body signals, as he cannot tell you when he needs the toilet. Many people make the mistake of assuming that their dog will bark when he needs the go, sometimes they are lucky to find a dog that will but believe me there are many out there who don’t and accidents are found all over the house!

Dog house training requires a few simple steps, but as I said but they are time consuming ones. Firstly I would recommend putting newspaper in front of the door, that way if you see him doing an accident in the house you can quickly life him there and he will realize that if he needs to go and your not there to let him he has to do it on paper.

The next thing you need to know when dog house training is most dogs when they need the toilet will start to get restless and stat sniffing around, this is when you pick them up and take them outside, when they are really young you should take him outside at least once every hour. When you take them outside you can say things like “do the toilet” or “do your business” or whatever command you want to use for this training session. Once they have done the toilet you must give them lots of affection outside straight away (of course it’s best to wait until they are done) They will soon come to realize that outside is the place to do the toilet and will after some time start asking to go out.

There are hundreds of books available on dog house training all of which use different techniques and routines. No dog is going to know straight away that outside is the place to do the toilet, they have to learn and you have to teach them (unless you don’t mind accidents all over the place) Oh and don’t forget to scoop!!

For more information about training your dog, visit Dog Training

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Each year, more and more pet owners are taking advantage of positive changes in the pet food industry. Many of the unnecessary, and sometimes undesirable, ingredients once used in pet treats are being replaced by more natural alternatives. Pet owners and pets alike are reaping the benefits of these healthier alternatives.

The caveat: not all manufacturers are jumping on the bandwagon. Many still make treats and biscuits with ingredients we consider off-limits, like chemical additives. In order to make sure your pet is getting a healthful treat, read the label carefully.

Make sure it has:

• No artificial colors.

• No artificial flavorings. Quality ingredients have enough flavor of their own.

• No artificial preservatives, including BHA, BHT, sodium nitrate, and ethyoxquin. Look instead for natural preservatives like citric acid, rosemary, and vitamins C and E. (Vitamin E is often labeled “mixed tocopherols” on ingredient lists.)

• No added sugar, corn syrup, or salt.
You want to keep your pet healthy, so why not make sure his treats are the healthiest they can be?

Treats can prove invaluable in rewarding positive behavior and in reinforcing behavior learned during training. They’re also a fun, inexpensive way to show your dog you love him. When choosing a treat, be sure to consider:

• Intended use - if you plan to use treats during training, smaller treats are a good choice. They’re quickly consumed and provide minimal distraction from training tasks.

• Frequency - if you plan to treat your dog often, consider smaller, lower-calorie treats which will help him stay slim.

• Age & Health - puppies often prefer smaller treats, and seniors with sensitive teeth often prefer soft treats. Dogs with food sensitivities/allergies can benefit from hypoallergenic treats.

• Pooches preferences - treats are available in several different shapes, sizes, and flavors sure to fit your dog’s unique tastes.

Mike Steele

http://www.dog.com/

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Most dogs handle their own grooming needs. But, you can offer a
helping hand as necessary. If you do this, you will have many
benefits to it. For example, it helps the two of you to bond.
And, it allows for you to catch diseases or other health
problems that can affect your pet. Can’t get your dog to sit
still long enough? Then, do a small portion of her each day.
Eventually she will enjoy it and allow you to do it easily.

Dogs use licking, shaking and scratching to stay clean. If you
brush them, you can help the fur to stay clean and unmated. Some
dogs that have longer hair will require this attention daily.
Others who have shorter hair can be brushed just once a week.
Most dogs will enjoy the brushing. Others will not right off the
bat. In order to help this process, use the brush in a small
amount while talking soothingly to her. Afterwards, give her a
treat for being good. Add a little more time on each time.

Dark specs on the skin can be fleas. In order to check for these
types of problems, run your hands down here coat as you brush
her. If you see quite a bit of black flecks, which are flea
dropping, then you need to seek help for your animal right away.
You may also notice rice like debris near her tail. These are a
sign that the dog has worms. Again, you need to take your pet to
the vet in this case as they will need treatment.

Just like you, your pet needs her teeth brushed daily. You can
do this using a child sized toothbrush or just a finger
toothbrush that is designed for your pet. The paste that you use
should be one designed for dogs only. Your toothpaste can
seriously make your dog ill. To help keep dog’s teeth in tip top
shape, give them rawhide chews to gnaw on. This helps keep teeth
as well as gums healthy.

You’ll need to do other types of grooming as well, but not as
frequently. You should check ears and nails weekly or monthly.
Look into your dog’s ears. If you see small, black/brown specks,
this can be ear mites. For nails, walks that are given on
sidewalks as well as in the driveway can help to wear them down.
Make sure, though, that the nails are not too long. You can
learn from your vet the proper way to trim them to help the dog
to stay healthy and to walk correctly. You should not trim them
without getting some training though.

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