Puppy Training
Dear friend,
Have you experienced that even how well your doggie friends are toilet trained, they still do make mistake or accident, the worst could be they did it on your carpet, leaving the smell and stain behind.
So, ok, not to worry, today I am going to share with you ...............
6 Steps To Removing Dog Urine From The Carpet
If you have older carpeting or don't know the name of the manufacturer, follow these easy steps to remove urine when your pet has an accident.
1. Blot up the urine as quickly as possible with a dry doth or paper towel.
2. Apply a small amount of diluted detergent solution consisting of 1/4 teaspoon of mild liquid dishwashing detergent and one quart of water, or use a solution of 1/4 cup of vinegar and one quart of water.
3. Press the solution into the urine spot and continue to blot up the excess. Do not rub the urine into the carpet.
4. Rinse the spot with clear water or an odor neutralizer and blot dry.
5. Place paper towels or clean, dry cloths over the area and weight them down. Change the paper towels or cloths as soon as they have become saturated with liquid and apply dry ones. Continue this process until the carpet Is dry.
6. After the spot has dried, brush up the piling and vacuum the area. Be sure the spot is completely dry before walking on it.
So don't scream at your doggie friend when accident happens, just follow the 6 steps illustrated above and you could save the carpet.
Ok, till we 'woof' again, be patient and nice to your loyal friends.
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Does Your Dog Create Smudges & Streaks On Your Glass Doors?
Puppy Training
Dear doggie lover,
You must have experienced this............
Your Dog Create Smudges & Streaks On Your Glass Doors?
Does your dog enjoy watching the world go by from the glass patio doors? If so, you may have smudges and streaks from his pressing his nose against the glass to get a better view.
Keeping your dog away from doors deprives him of one of the supreme pleasures of an indoor pet, but if you want to keep up with elimination of smudges and streaks, follow some of these 3 suggestions.
1. Compromise with your dog and designate one or two locations as lookout spots. Place objects or plants in the other locations so that your dog cannot access those places.
2. In a spray bottle, mix one part vinegar to three parts water as a glass cleaner and keep it handy. Clean with a lint-free cloth or squeegee dry.
3. To prevent your dog from smudging glass in doors, choose gathered curtains that are held down by a curtain rod at the top and bottom so that he can't get his nose to the glass.
Hey, I have a suggestion, when you doggie peeps out of the window, why not you join her too, and ask someone go out of the house and take a photo of both you and your doggie friend ....... peeping out from the window..... trust me, it is beautiful and cute.
Ok, till we 'woof' again, spend quality and quantity time with your dog, have fun. :o)
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Dear doggie lover,
You must have experienced this............
Your Dog Create Smudges & Streaks On Your Glass Doors?
Does your dog enjoy watching the world go by from the glass patio doors? If so, you may have smudges and streaks from his pressing his nose against the glass to get a better view.
Keeping your dog away from doors deprives him of one of the supreme pleasures of an indoor pet, but if you want to keep up with elimination of smudges and streaks, follow some of these 3 suggestions.
1. Compromise with your dog and designate one or two locations as lookout spots. Place objects or plants in the other locations so that your dog cannot access those places.
2. In a spray bottle, mix one part vinegar to three parts water as a glass cleaner and keep it handy. Clean with a lint-free cloth or squeegee dry.
3. To prevent your dog from smudging glass in doors, choose gathered curtains that are held down by a curtain rod at the top and bottom so that he can't get his nose to the glass.
Hey, I have a suggestion, when you doggie peeps out of the window, why not you join her too, and ask someone go out of the house and take a photo of both you and your doggie friend ....... peeping out from the window..... trust me, it is beautiful and cute.
Ok, till we 'woof' again, spend quality and quantity time with your dog, have fun. :o)
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Thursday, October 26, 2006
SitStayFetch Dog Training Program
Puppy Training
Hi friend,
My friend Yung just launched a website http://www.staydogsonline.com/ promoting a Dog Training Program, you definitely like to check it out, don't forget to click on the SItStayFetch graphic to read the testimonial.
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Hi friend,
My friend Yung just launched a website http://www.staydogsonline.com/ promoting a Dog Training Program, you definitely like to check it out, don't forget to click on the SItStayFetch graphic to read the testimonial.
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Why Dogs Do Not Like Having Their Feet Touched
Puppy Training
Dear friend,
Today, I would like to touch on a very common and interesting doggie behavior...........
Why Dogs Do Not Like Having Their Feet Touched
Dogs have very tough paw pads. The pads consist of tissue that's similar to a callus, which can be as much as 3/4 inch thick. It's as though dogs are walking on thick leather soles. They can walk comfortably on surfaces that would leave people wincing and hopping.
The rest of their feet, however, are a lot more sensitive - so much so that they hate having them touched. It seems to be a universal dislike. Regardless of the breed, most dogs will jerk away when you touch their feet, especially on top or between the toes.
This curious sensitivity wouldn't be a problem if it weren't for the fact that dogs periodically need to have their nails trimmed or their toes inspected for stones or burrs. Some dogs will put up with having their feet handled, but others will fight like crazy. It's not uncommon for groomers to charge an extra fee to provide what should be routine claw care.
The bottoms of dogs' feet are designed to withstand rugged use, but the tops are not. The tops of the feet are loaded with nerve endings that fire off warnings when they sense pressure that could presage potential injuries. You can test this for yourself. Touch the bottom of your dog's feet, and he probably won't react. Touch the tops, and he'll pull away or flinch a little. Touch between his toes, and he'll make it clear that he'd really like to be left alone.
Dogs' feet are essential for them to accomplish almost everything they do. They're used in defense, for hunting, for locomotion, and even for communicating - dogs leave visual markers when they scratch the ground. So you can now understand why dogs get a little nervous when things (or people) that they can't control start touching their feet.
Dogs have thick, tough claws, and even routine pedicures can be uncomfortable - or worse. A cut to the quick of the nail is very painful. Dogs have good memories of things that have hurt them. The more they've been nicked by nail clippers, the more determined they'll be to keep their feet out of reach.
Bad memories may be compounded by the fact that some dogs only have their feet touched when they're being worked on. Neither nail trims nor first aid are experiences that dogs remember fondly. They come to believe that any foot contact is bad contact, and so they shy away from it.
Hey friend, so now you understand the reasons of your doggie friends dislike having their feet touched.
Great, till we 'woof' again, have a good time with you loyal doggie friend.
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Dear friend,
Today, I would like to touch on a very common and interesting doggie behavior...........
Why Dogs Do Not Like Having Their Feet Touched
Dogs have very tough paw pads. The pads consist of tissue that's similar to a callus, which can be as much as 3/4 inch thick. It's as though dogs are walking on thick leather soles. They can walk comfortably on surfaces that would leave people wincing and hopping.
The rest of their feet, however, are a lot more sensitive - so much so that they hate having them touched. It seems to be a universal dislike. Regardless of the breed, most dogs will jerk away when you touch their feet, especially on top or between the toes.
This curious sensitivity wouldn't be a problem if it weren't for the fact that dogs periodically need to have their nails trimmed or their toes inspected for stones or burrs. Some dogs will put up with having their feet handled, but others will fight like crazy. It's not uncommon for groomers to charge an extra fee to provide what should be routine claw care.
The bottoms of dogs' feet are designed to withstand rugged use, but the tops are not. The tops of the feet are loaded with nerve endings that fire off warnings when they sense pressure that could presage potential injuries. You can test this for yourself. Touch the bottom of your dog's feet, and he probably won't react. Touch the tops, and he'll pull away or flinch a little. Touch between his toes, and he'll make it clear that he'd really like to be left alone.
Dogs' feet are essential for them to accomplish almost everything they do. They're used in defense, for hunting, for locomotion, and even for communicating - dogs leave visual markers when they scratch the ground. So you can now understand why dogs get a little nervous when things (or people) that they can't control start touching their feet.
Dogs have thick, tough claws, and even routine pedicures can be uncomfortable - or worse. A cut to the quick of the nail is very painful. Dogs have good memories of things that have hurt them. The more they've been nicked by nail clippers, the more determined they'll be to keep their feet out of reach.
Bad memories may be compounded by the fact that some dogs only have their feet touched when they're being worked on. Neither nail trims nor first aid are experiences that dogs remember fondly. They come to believe that any foot contact is bad contact, and so they shy away from it.
Hey friend, so now you understand the reasons of your doggie friends dislike having their feet touched.
Great, till we 'woof' again, have a good time with you loyal doggie friend.
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Friday, October 20, 2006
The Advantages & Disadvantages Of Adopting A Mature Dog
Puppy Training
Dear friends,
Quite a number of readers wrote in to ask me should they adopt a mature dog. Well, it is a very personal choice, what I would like to help is to list out ................
The Advantages & Disadvantages Of Adopting A Mature Dog
There are advantages and disadvantages of adopting a mature dog from a private party or a shelter. Please keep the following tips in mind as you approach dog adoption:
5 Advantages
1. The dog usually is already house-trained.
2. The dog's behavior and personality tend to be stable, and not subject to the changes seen in maturing puppies.
3. The dog is not subject to diseases of puppy-hood.
4. The dog's health record and behavioral history usually are available, and problems may be avoided.
5. The dog's cost, if any, is usually lower than that for a puppy.
3 Disadvantages
1. The dog has already "lost" its human family and may tend to be insecure. Therefore, it requires careful behavioral and emotional guidance.
2. The dog may have behavior problems that are not evident until after several weeks in its new home.
3. The new owners will not benefit from the optimum socialization periods of puppy development.
The above are my personal understanding, ultimately should we adopt a mature dog or purchase a young puppy, this is a personal decision based on individual situation.
Ok, that's all for this sharing. till we 'woof' again, make a wise decision.
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Dear friends,
Quite a number of readers wrote in to ask me should they adopt a mature dog. Well, it is a very personal choice, what I would like to help is to list out ................
The Advantages & Disadvantages Of Adopting A Mature Dog
There are advantages and disadvantages of adopting a mature dog from a private party or a shelter. Please keep the following tips in mind as you approach dog adoption:
5 Advantages
1. The dog usually is already house-trained.
2. The dog's behavior and personality tend to be stable, and not subject to the changes seen in maturing puppies.
3. The dog is not subject to diseases of puppy-hood.
4. The dog's health record and behavioral history usually are available, and problems may be avoided.
5. The dog's cost, if any, is usually lower than that for a puppy.
3 Disadvantages
1. The dog has already "lost" its human family and may tend to be insecure. Therefore, it requires careful behavioral and emotional guidance.
2. The dog may have behavior problems that are not evident until after several weeks in its new home.
3. The new owners will not benefit from the optimum socialization periods of puppy development.
The above are my personal understanding, ultimately should we adopt a mature dog or purchase a young puppy, this is a personal decision based on individual situation.
Ok, that's all for this sharing. till we 'woof' again, make a wise decision.
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
How To Prevent Your Dog From Neighborhood Urine Marking?
Puppy Training
Dear friends,
The best part of writing this blog is an opportunity to share what I know about dogs with all my readers, especially when they learnt some good tips and left comments on my blog.
So, do let your comments come in. Thanks in advance.
Ok, lets begin today sharing........
Preventing Neighborhood Urine Marking
A commonly accepted myth among dog owners is that dogs, especially males, have a fundamental need to spread their urine widely in order to be emotionally well adjusted. As a result, the dog is often taken off its own property, to dutifully sprinkle up, down, and across the street.
In addition to methodically despoiling the area's greenery, the owner is allowing the dog to extend its protective feelings beyond its natural home and yard. An aggressive dog consequently begins to defend what the ignorant owner has "taught" it to consider its territory.
This is especially true when 2 dogs of the same household involved both suffer the misfortune of having equally ignorant owners. Each dog tries to protect its own extended boundaries. This type of defensive behavior predominates among males, but also has been noted in females.
When the above urination issues occur, one portion of a remedial program becomes rather obvious: the owner must not allow the dog to "brand" the neighborhood territory. Further, in dogs that are fighters, whenever and wherever they go off their property, it is best not to allow any urinating at all unless 5 or 6 hours have passed and the dog genuinely must urinate.
This avoids one of the most common canine rituals preceding aggression: urine marking.
Ok, that's all for today sharing, folks.
Till we 'woof' again, don't let your doggie friends urine mark your neighborhood.
Puppy Training
Dear friends,
The best part of writing this blog is an opportunity to share what I know about dogs with all my readers, especially when they learnt some good tips and left comments on my blog.
So, do let your comments come in. Thanks in advance.
Ok, lets begin today sharing........
Preventing Neighborhood Urine Marking
A commonly accepted myth among dog owners is that dogs, especially males, have a fundamental need to spread their urine widely in order to be emotionally well adjusted. As a result, the dog is often taken off its own property, to dutifully sprinkle up, down, and across the street.
In addition to methodically despoiling the area's greenery, the owner is allowing the dog to extend its protective feelings beyond its natural home and yard. An aggressive dog consequently begins to defend what the ignorant owner has "taught" it to consider its territory.
This is especially true when 2 dogs of the same household involved both suffer the misfortune of having equally ignorant owners. Each dog tries to protect its own extended boundaries. This type of defensive behavior predominates among males, but also has been noted in females.
When the above urination issues occur, one portion of a remedial program becomes rather obvious: the owner must not allow the dog to "brand" the neighborhood territory. Further, in dogs that are fighters, whenever and wherever they go off their property, it is best not to allow any urinating at all unless 5 or 6 hours have passed and the dog genuinely must urinate.
This avoids one of the most common canine rituals preceding aggression: urine marking.
Ok, that's all for today sharing, folks.
Till we 'woof' again, don't let your doggie friends urine mark your neighborhood.
Puppy Training
Monday, October 16, 2006
Do Dogs Have Emotions Part II
Puppy Training
Dear friends,
Had a good weekend? I believe you had. :o)
Ok, lets continue with ...........
Do Dogs Have Emotions?
Your dog probably doesn't have the ability to imagine how you would feel if he were to soil your bed as revenge for leaving him alone all weekend. And he probably wouldn't chew your favorite shoes as revenge for locking him in the bedroom and keeping him from enjoying that piece of chicken you had last night.
The ability to look into another's psyche to imagine one's emotional response to a planned endeavor is what behaviorists call revenge. Revenge requires a "theory of mind" that dogs do not have.
Dogs see the world from their perspective. That's why arranging their daily lives from their point of view works so well. Not only would it seem strange to understand why you won't give him a dog biscuit before dinner because it would spoil his appetite, but it would seem even more strange if he is seen planning something later that evening to make you feel bad in some way for your stinginess.
Yet we often find ourselves believing that this is exactly what our pet must have done when we discover that he's chewed our best shoes. In reality, our pet's behavior is probably caused by a disruption of his routine, an increased arousal or excitement, or a way to relieve discomfort or frustration.
Now that you understand your dog's emotions, you can go about changing them to create a mood that is incompatible with the mood that drives his misbehavior. The concept is called the principle of competing motivations: A dog cannot be angry, fearful, or depressed and happy or exited at the same time!
Hm...... that's all my sharing on Dog's emotions.
Have a wonderful week ahead before we 'woof' again. :o)
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Dear friends,
Had a good weekend? I believe you had. :o)
Ok, lets continue with ...........
Do Dogs Have Emotions?
Your dog probably doesn't have the ability to imagine how you would feel if he were to soil your bed as revenge for leaving him alone all weekend. And he probably wouldn't chew your favorite shoes as revenge for locking him in the bedroom and keeping him from enjoying that piece of chicken you had last night.
The ability to look into another's psyche to imagine one's emotional response to a planned endeavor is what behaviorists call revenge. Revenge requires a "theory of mind" that dogs do not have.
Dogs see the world from their perspective. That's why arranging their daily lives from their point of view works so well. Not only would it seem strange to understand why you won't give him a dog biscuit before dinner because it would spoil his appetite, but it would seem even more strange if he is seen planning something later that evening to make you feel bad in some way for your stinginess.
Yet we often find ourselves believing that this is exactly what our pet must have done when we discover that he's chewed our best shoes. In reality, our pet's behavior is probably caused by a disruption of his routine, an increased arousal or excitement, or a way to relieve discomfort or frustration.
Now that you understand your dog's emotions, you can go about changing them to create a mood that is incompatible with the mood that drives his misbehavior. The concept is called the principle of competing motivations: A dog cannot be angry, fearful, or depressed and happy or exited at the same time!
Hm...... that's all my sharing on Dog's emotions.
Have a wonderful week ahead before we 'woof' again. :o)
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Do Dogs Have Emotions?
Puppy Training
Hi friends,
Good day to you.
I would like to discuss a very interesting topic with you.......
Do Dogs Have Emotions?
Trying to determine if your dog is experiencing anger, love, or any other "human" emotion is difficult. To date, no one has been able to provide convincing scientific evidence that we can distinguish one emotion from another by what our brains or hormones do.
We obviously feel differently when we're in a loving versus an angry mood; however, what our brain does to influence us to feel those very different emotions is less clear.
Nonetheless, we believe that our pets love us, they appear to be embarrassed when we dress them up in silly clothes, and they certainly look like they're feeling guilty after doing something wrong.” But do they know right from wrong, and when they do the wrong thing, do they really feel guilty?
What would it take for us to be convinced that our pet actually experiences a specific emotion?
Is it possible that his appearance, the way he looks in his body language and behavior, leads us to confuse guilt with submissive, defensive behavior? Do we think that he's experiencing guilt from the way he looks or from the situation that seems to call for guilt?
Do we think that our dog actually feels emotions such as guilt, love, shame, hope, pride, relief, regret, or revenge? It's an interesting question, and behaviorists are still working on it. But let's look at it in terms of revenge.
When we think of getting revenge against someone who has "done us wrong," we think of doing something to get back at the person. We decide on the appropriate revenge by imagining how it would make the person feel to have such-and-such happen to him.
If we think it would really make him feel bad, and it would get back at him in an appropriate way, it makes us feel good, even if we just imagine it. We don't actually need to get revenge, we just need to imagine his reaction if he were to get what he deserves.
To be continued tomorrow..... :o)
Puppy Training
Hi friends,
Good day to you.
I would like to discuss a very interesting topic with you.......
Do Dogs Have Emotions?
Trying to determine if your dog is experiencing anger, love, or any other "human" emotion is difficult. To date, no one has been able to provide convincing scientific evidence that we can distinguish one emotion from another by what our brains or hormones do.
We obviously feel differently when we're in a loving versus an angry mood; however, what our brain does to influence us to feel those very different emotions is less clear.
Nonetheless, we believe that our pets love us, they appear to be embarrassed when we dress them up in silly clothes, and they certainly look like they're feeling guilty after doing something wrong.” But do they know right from wrong, and when they do the wrong thing, do they really feel guilty?
What would it take for us to be convinced that our pet actually experiences a specific emotion?
Is it possible that his appearance, the way he looks in his body language and behavior, leads us to confuse guilt with submissive, defensive behavior? Do we think that he's experiencing guilt from the way he looks or from the situation that seems to call for guilt?
Do we think that our dog actually feels emotions such as guilt, love, shame, hope, pride, relief, regret, or revenge? It's an interesting question, and behaviorists are still working on it. But let's look at it in terms of revenge.
When we think of getting revenge against someone who has "done us wrong," we think of doing something to get back at the person. We decide on the appropriate revenge by imagining how it would make the person feel to have such-and-such happen to him.
If we think it would really make him feel bad, and it would get back at him in an appropriate way, it makes us feel good, even if we just imagine it. We don't actually need to get revenge, we just need to imagine his reaction if he were to get what he deserves.
To be continued tomorrow..... :o)
Puppy Training
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Where Do You Feed Your Dogs?
Puppy Training
Dear friends,
Where do you feed your dogs?
The Best Place To Feed Your Dog
Where you feed your dog has a lot to do with whether he can sneak off and lay a load. If the dog is in a room, left alone with the food, you'll return and find the accident right away. And if the dog is in the crate, there's even less of a chance that an accident will happen.
But if the dog is eating in the kitchen while you are watching TV in the living room, a quick exit and a quick excretion is much more possible and the "sneak exit" can become patterned in. All of this can be avoided if you feed your pet in a small confined room or in the crate.
If you feed your dog in the presence of other people, he is more likely to focus on you and the others in the room and not eat all of the ration right away. This leads to the nibbler syndrome, which is a disaster when you are trying to get him housebroken.
This behavior also increases the chance that the owner will be there to coax the dog into eating, leading to other types of behavioral difficulties. Others might take pity on the dog and share table scraps, teaching him to focus on the family table rather than the food bowl.
Feed your dog alone in a room or in a crate.
Till we 'woof' again, let your dog enjoy the preferably twice-daily meal in peace.
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Dear friends,
Where do you feed your dogs?
The Best Place To Feed Your Dog
Where you feed your dog has a lot to do with whether he can sneak off and lay a load. If the dog is in a room, left alone with the food, you'll return and find the accident right away. And if the dog is in the crate, there's even less of a chance that an accident will happen.
But if the dog is eating in the kitchen while you are watching TV in the living room, a quick exit and a quick excretion is much more possible and the "sneak exit" can become patterned in. All of this can be avoided if you feed your pet in a small confined room or in the crate.
If you feed your dog in the presence of other people, he is more likely to focus on you and the others in the room and not eat all of the ration right away. This leads to the nibbler syndrome, which is a disaster when you are trying to get him housebroken.
This behavior also increases the chance that the owner will be there to coax the dog into eating, leading to other types of behavioral difficulties. Others might take pity on the dog and share table scraps, teaching him to focus on the family table rather than the food bowl.
Feed your dog alone in a room or in a crate.
Till we 'woof' again, let your dog enjoy the preferably twice-daily meal in peace.
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Monday, October 09, 2006
How To Give Your New Puppy As Much Attention Possible?
Puppy Training
Dear friends,
Did you have a fantastic weekend with you doggie friend?
He/she needs quality and quantity time with you just like your children.
How To Give Your New Puppy As Much Attention Possible
Life can be busy. Between full time careers and outside obligations during off-work time, we must remember that our little puppy need as much attention as possible when we are at home with them. You should enjoy short play and training sessions hourly. If you cannot pay full attention to your puppy's every single second, play with your pup in his playpen, where a suitable toilet and toys are available.
Or, for periods of no longer than an hour at a time, confine your puppy to his doggy den, or short-term close confinement area, such as a portable dog crate. Every hour, release your puppy and quickly take him to his doggy toilet. Your puppy's short-term confinement area should include a comfortable bed, and plenty of hollow chew toys (stuffed with dog food).
It is much easier to watch your pup if he is settled down in a single spot.
Either you may move the crate so that your puppy is in the same room as you or you may want to confine your pup to a different room to start preparing him for times when he will be left at home alone. If you do not like the idea of confining your puppy to a dog crate, you may tie the leash to your belt and have the pup settle down at your feet.
Okie, that's my sharing for today, have a great week ahead.
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Dear friends,
Did you have a fantastic weekend with you doggie friend?
He/she needs quality and quantity time with you just like your children.
How To Give Your New Puppy As Much Attention Possible
Life can be busy. Between full time careers and outside obligations during off-work time, we must remember that our little puppy need as much attention as possible when we are at home with them. You should enjoy short play and training sessions hourly. If you cannot pay full attention to your puppy's every single second, play with your pup in his playpen, where a suitable toilet and toys are available.
Or, for periods of no longer than an hour at a time, confine your puppy to his doggy den, or short-term close confinement area, such as a portable dog crate. Every hour, release your puppy and quickly take him to his doggy toilet. Your puppy's short-term confinement area should include a comfortable bed, and plenty of hollow chew toys (stuffed with dog food).
It is much easier to watch your pup if he is settled down in a single spot.
Either you may move the crate so that your puppy is in the same room as you or you may want to confine your pup to a different room to start preparing him for times when he will be left at home alone. If you do not like the idea of confining your puppy to a dog crate, you may tie the leash to your belt and have the pup settle down at your feet.
Okie, that's my sharing for today, have a great week ahead.
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Sunday, October 08, 2006
How Come My Dog Has Stains Under Her Eyes?
Puppy Training
Dear friends,
Good day to you.
Many friends have asked me this question.............
How Come My Dog Has Stains Under Her Eyes?
Some dogs, especially Poodles, Maltese, and toys whose faces are white, sport darkly stained facial hair along the inside corner of their eyes. The stain is caused by tears, which should collect in the tear ducts but instead flow onto the face. There are several reasons the tear ducts may not be draining all of the tears secreted.
The ducts may be obstructed or too narrow to do their job properly. In some cases, the ducts themselves are properly formed and functional, but the tear flow itself is too excessive. This may be caused by conjunctivitis, allergies, entropion, infection of the Harderian gland, or an infection of the third eyelid.
If you notice a new stain, or a stain that seems to be getting worse, consult your veterinarian; he or she will need to determine the underlying cause of the problem. If an infection is triggering the staining, antibiotics will be prescribed. Surgery may be recommended to remove the third eyelid, increasing the area into which tears can flow.
Home Remedy:
1. Keep the hair clipped close to the face.
2. Mix two teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide in twenty teaspoons of lukewarm water. Gently rub some of the solution into the stained hair, taking pains to prevent getting any of it in the eye itself.
3. Carefully rinse with lukewarm water.
Ok, that's all folks.
Till we 'woof' again, have a 'woofy' weekend. :o)
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Dear friends,
Good day to you.
Many friends have asked me this question.............
How Come My Dog Has Stains Under Her Eyes?
Some dogs, especially Poodles, Maltese, and toys whose faces are white, sport darkly stained facial hair along the inside corner of their eyes. The stain is caused by tears, which should collect in the tear ducts but instead flow onto the face. There are several reasons the tear ducts may not be draining all of the tears secreted.
The ducts may be obstructed or too narrow to do their job properly. In some cases, the ducts themselves are properly formed and functional, but the tear flow itself is too excessive. This may be caused by conjunctivitis, allergies, entropion, infection of the Harderian gland, or an infection of the third eyelid.
If you notice a new stain, or a stain that seems to be getting worse, consult your veterinarian; he or she will need to determine the underlying cause of the problem. If an infection is triggering the staining, antibiotics will be prescribed. Surgery may be recommended to remove the third eyelid, increasing the area into which tears can flow.
Home Remedy:
1. Keep the hair clipped close to the face.
2. Mix two teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide in twenty teaspoons of lukewarm water. Gently rub some of the solution into the stained hair, taking pains to prevent getting any of it in the eye itself.
3. Carefully rinse with lukewarm water.
Ok, that's all folks.
Till we 'woof' again, have a 'woofy' weekend. :o)
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Is Your Puppy A Thief?
Puppy Training
Dear friend,
A Good Weekend To You.
May I ask you one question......
Is Your Puppy A Thief?
Commonly, a puppy will pick up a shoe off the floor, which provokes us to chase after him and take the forbidden object away. The dog that is frequently isolated or prohibited from exercise will learn how to ask for negative attention. Negative attention is better to the dog than no attention at all, hence his stealing articles to solicit your attention.
Pick your issues carefully when training your dog. When your dog has an object that you must retrieve, do not under any circumstances chase him. He can and will outrun you while learning how to achieve attention from you. Ignore the behavior unless the object is dangerous to your dog's health. In this case, replacing the object he is holding in his mouth usually works.
When replacement does not work, then you may need to use a can with several pennies in it to startle him into dropping. This "throw can" technique needs to be done so that your dog doesn't see you throw it. The can flew out of the sky and landed near him when he picked up the forbidden object.
Employing the commands "drop it" and "leave it" are helpful with this problem. Teaching the dog to play with only his toys is also important. Having a long line attached to his collar in the house while conditioning your dog out of this behavior eliminates the need for you to chase him to get back whatever he has picked up.
So, is your puppy a thief? :o)
Till we 'woof' again, have a wonderful weekend with your doggie friend.
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Dear friend,
A Good Weekend To You.
May I ask you one question......
Is Your Puppy A Thief?
Commonly, a puppy will pick up a shoe off the floor, which provokes us to chase after him and take the forbidden object away. The dog that is frequently isolated or prohibited from exercise will learn how to ask for negative attention. Negative attention is better to the dog than no attention at all, hence his stealing articles to solicit your attention.
Pick your issues carefully when training your dog. When your dog has an object that you must retrieve, do not under any circumstances chase him. He can and will outrun you while learning how to achieve attention from you. Ignore the behavior unless the object is dangerous to your dog's health. In this case, replacing the object he is holding in his mouth usually works.
When replacement does not work, then you may need to use a can with several pennies in it to startle him into dropping. This "throw can" technique needs to be done so that your dog doesn't see you throw it. The can flew out of the sky and landed near him when he picked up the forbidden object.
Employing the commands "drop it" and "leave it" are helpful with this problem. Teaching the dog to play with only his toys is also important. Having a long line attached to his collar in the house while conditioning your dog out of this behavior eliminates the need for you to chase him to get back whatever he has picked up.
So, is your puppy a thief? :o)
Till we 'woof' again, have a wonderful weekend with your doggie friend.
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Friday, October 06, 2006
Guardian Angels: A Dog Story Part II
Puppy Training
Dear friend,
Lets continue ...........
Guardian Angels: A Dog Story Part II
The effectiveness of guard dogs cannot be disputed. There are literally thousands of stories of how a dog protected the life or property of its master. Just read this one great example, dating from A.D. 79 and discovered by archaeologists digging through the volcanic ash in the ruins of Pompeii.
During their excavations, the scientists uncovered a dog's body lying across that of a child. The major part of the tale was told by the dog's collar. The dog, whose name was Delta, had saved the life of his owner, the child Severinus, three times.
The first time he had served as a rescue dog, pulling Severinus out of the sea and saving him from drowning.
Later, Delta had fought off four men who were attempting to rob his master.
Then Delta saved Severinus when he was attacked by a wolf when he was in Herculaneum to visit the sacred grove of Diana.
Apparently Delta was again acting as a guard dog when the catastrophe occurred. The heroic dog was trying, once more, to protect his young master by using his own body to shield the boy from the hot ash of the erupting volcano when they were both overcome by the poisonous gases that also spewed forth.
Delta sacrificed everything in a desperate attempt to fulfill the role of guard dog once more.
So, treat your doggie friend well, she is our Best Friend.
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Dear friend,
Lets continue ...........
Guardian Angels: A Dog Story Part II
The effectiveness of guard dogs cannot be disputed. There are literally thousands of stories of how a dog protected the life or property of its master. Just read this one great example, dating from A.D. 79 and discovered by archaeologists digging through the volcanic ash in the ruins of Pompeii.
During their excavations, the scientists uncovered a dog's body lying across that of a child. The major part of the tale was told by the dog's collar. The dog, whose name was Delta, had saved the life of his owner, the child Severinus, three times.
The first time he had served as a rescue dog, pulling Severinus out of the sea and saving him from drowning.
Later, Delta had fought off four men who were attempting to rob his master.
Then Delta saved Severinus when he was attacked by a wolf when he was in Herculaneum to visit the sacred grove of Diana.
Apparently Delta was again acting as a guard dog when the catastrophe occurred. The heroic dog was trying, once more, to protect his young master by using his own body to shield the boy from the hot ash of the erupting volcano when they were both overcome by the poisonous gases that also spewed forth.
Delta sacrificed everything in a desperate attempt to fulfill the role of guard dog once more.
So, treat your doggie friend well, she is our Best Friend.
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Guardian Angels: A Dog Story
Puppy Training
Hi all,
Today, I would like to share A Dog Story.
Guardian Angels: A Dog Story
Dogs have been used as guards throughout recorded history. Ancient Romans often kept some fairly aggressive dogs chained near their doors. (Keeping a dog chained or tethered to a small area tends to increase its aggressiveness markedly.) It should come as no surprise that many Roman homes sported “Beware of the Dog” signs in the form of mosaics showing a chained snarling dog along with the words cave canem, "beware of dog".
In addition to the basic territorial defense response, wolves and other wild canids will also rally to the defense of the pack or to the summons of a pack leader who perceives an intruder as a threat. These are the instincts prized in the so-called attack dogs, guard dogs that will respond spontaneously or on command by pursuing and attacking any person entering their territory or indicated by a handler.
A police dog, for example, is trained to attack under two conditions: when it perceives its master being threatened or upon a learned signal. According to protection dog trainers, natural guard dogs need very little training to trigger the aggressive response; rather, they require training to ensure that they can be called off reliably. In addition, they also require training to direct their aggression to appropriate targets. Thus, while the abilities associated with guarding are part of the dog's instinctive intelligence, controlling the abilities requires some working and obedience intelligence as well.
To be continued ..................... :o)
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Hi all,
Today, I would like to share A Dog Story.
Guardian Angels: A Dog Story
Dogs have been used as guards throughout recorded history. Ancient Romans often kept some fairly aggressive dogs chained near their doors. (Keeping a dog chained or tethered to a small area tends to increase its aggressiveness markedly.) It should come as no surprise that many Roman homes sported “Beware of the Dog” signs in the form of mosaics showing a chained snarling dog along with the words cave canem, "beware of dog".
In addition to the basic territorial defense response, wolves and other wild canids will also rally to the defense of the pack or to the summons of a pack leader who perceives an intruder as a threat. These are the instincts prized in the so-called attack dogs, guard dogs that will respond spontaneously or on command by pursuing and attacking any person entering their territory or indicated by a handler.
A police dog, for example, is trained to attack under two conditions: when it perceives its master being threatened or upon a learned signal. According to protection dog trainers, natural guard dogs need very little training to trigger the aggressive response; rather, they require training to ensure that they can be called off reliably. In addition, they also require training to direct their aggression to appropriate targets. Thus, while the abilities associated with guarding are part of the dog's instinctive intelligence, controlling the abilities requires some working and obedience intelligence as well.
To be continued ..................... :o)
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Monday, October 02, 2006
3 Great Questions About Dog Food - Question 3
Puppy Training
Dear friends,
Here is the third question of the ...............
3 Great Questions About Dog Food
“I've seen both pet-store foods and grocery-store foods that brag that they are 'all natural' and 'free from added preservatives.' Is this really important or is this just marketing?”
It is mostly marketing, but there is some scientific basis in feeding a food free of preservatives. However, most of these pet-food companies are playing a name game trick on you.
By saying they have "no added preservatives" they are not saying there are no preservatives in the food. They don't add them, but the preservatives have already been added to the raw ingredients before being purchased by the company! Pretty tricky isn't it?
Preservatives are necessary in all pet food. If they didn't have preservatives of some kind, they would spoil on the shelf in a matter of days or even hours. Many so-called "all natural" foods use vitamin E or vitamin C as a preservative.
Ok, that concludes this mini series. Hope you have a better understanding of Dog Food.
Till we 'woof' again, have a good time with you doggie friends.
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Dear friends,
Here is the third question of the ...............
3 Great Questions About Dog Food
“I've seen both pet-store foods and grocery-store foods that brag that they are 'all natural' and 'free from added preservatives.' Is this really important or is this just marketing?”
It is mostly marketing, but there is some scientific basis in feeding a food free of preservatives. However, most of these pet-food companies are playing a name game trick on you.
By saying they have "no added preservatives" they are not saying there are no preservatives in the food. They don't add them, but the preservatives have already been added to the raw ingredients before being purchased by the company! Pretty tricky isn't it?
Preservatives are necessary in all pet food. If they didn't have preservatives of some kind, they would spoil on the shelf in a matter of days or even hours. Many so-called "all natural" foods use vitamin E or vitamin C as a preservative.
Ok, that concludes this mini series. Hope you have a better understanding of Dog Food.
Till we 'woof' again, have a good time with you doggie friends.
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Sunday, October 01, 2006
3 Great Questions About Dog Food - Question 2
Puppy Training
Dear friend,
Here is the second question of the ......
3 Great Questions About Dog Food
“We feed a grocery-store canned food to our dog. He has bad breath all the time. Do you think it's the food?”
It could be the food, but it could also be dental tartar and gum disease caused by the exclusively soft food diet. Because he doesn't eat any type of dry food, your dog is not getting any rough form of abrasion on his teeth.
The soft food may be accumulating on his teeth and the decaying food particles causing the bad odor. Try mixing a good quality dry food with just a small amount of the canned food and see if he'll eat it just as well. If so, he will be getting good nutrition and the abrasive action of crunching on dry dog food will help the bad-breath problem.
Lets stay tuned to the third question at my next post.
Cheers.
Puppy Training
Dear friend,
Here is the second question of the ......
3 Great Questions About Dog Food
“We feed a grocery-store canned food to our dog. He has bad breath all the time. Do you think it's the food?”
It could be the food, but it could also be dental tartar and gum disease caused by the exclusively soft food diet. Because he doesn't eat any type of dry food, your dog is not getting any rough form of abrasion on his teeth.
The soft food may be accumulating on his teeth and the decaying food particles causing the bad odor. Try mixing a good quality dry food with just a small amount of the canned food and see if he'll eat it just as well. If so, he will be getting good nutrition and the abrasive action of crunching on dry dog food will help the bad-breath problem.
Lets stay tuned to the third question at my next post.
Cheers.
Puppy Training
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