If you mastiff has a fear of loud noises, gun shots, fireworks, thunderstorms, and other loud noises, is a very common among dogs. If he or she is displaying signs, like shaking, trembling, hiding, trying to run away, barking, urinating or uncontrollable pooping, these could be some of the signs.
You can sometimes treat this with behavior modifications, general change of environment, and even prescription medicines.
One of the best ways to make the dog better, is to change his or her own living environment around. You should increase the dogs daily exercise program, to make him physically more drained.
Give your pet his or her own space. Pets love to feel secure and protected. Try to make the a crate or sleeping area, that give them comfort, and has some walls up around them, so they don't feel like that have to worry about things coming at them, from all directions. Dogs usually like to find nice places to relax and sleep, like under chairs, tables, places where they feel safe, they can sleep, and still keep one eye open, to make sure they stay out of harms way.
Give your Mastiff a more noise friendly atmosphere. You could turn on a radio, or run a fan or other mechanical noise maker that is peace full and continuous. This is good if the dog can hear noise outside, like kids yelling and playing, other dogs barking, construction going on, it helps tone down the noise, with other continuous noise, to calm the dog.
Don't overly give your dog extra added attention, like petting him or her longer, they might interrupt that as a good reward for acting bad, just treat your dog normally.
One fun way to try and teach your dog not to be afraid, is to give him or her their favorite treat or snack, each time the load noise is going to come. If it is a thunderstorm, each time the loud bang comes, give your dog a treat, they will look forward to more thunderstorms!
If you want to train your dog not to be afraid, you can obtain CD's or downloads from the internet, of thunderstorms, fireworks, gun shots, etc....and begin by letting your dog listen to these sounds, at low volume. You will gradually increase the volume over time, and give your dog a treat when she does not freak out to the sound, and slowly increase the volume each training session, then slowly do less and less training, until your mastiff does not have any more fear of the loud noises.
If this does not suit you, there are medicines available from your veterinarian, that you can give to your dog, before a storm or load noises, to calm him or her, the old fashioned way, with prescription drugs.
You should be able to find noises on line very easily, with all the major search engines, just type in thunderstorm sounds, and you will be on your way!
Vince Stead has 13 books up for sale so far, one called "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff". He was in the navy for 8 years as a Yeoman, and he visited 16 countries, and went around the world in 1986. He was on a destroyer, a submarine tender, a short stint on an aircraft carrier, and 4 years shore duty at a VAW squadron.
He has worked for himself for the last 20 years, and lives in San Diego.
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com.
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
When Your Mastiff Has Separation Anxiety, and How to Deal With It
Separation anxiety can happen in any dog, at any age, and for any reason. Doctors are not totally sure why this happens, but they agree that is happens more in dogs that were not properly nurtured as puppies, had new moves, or a new schedule. The dog might be moved around as a puppy, and these things can make a dog have separation anxiety.
Some of the things a dog might do could be excessive, howling, barking, whining, pacing, chewing, scratching, digging, urinating and defecating. As the time goes on, the systems become worse, the dog might break his teeth, rip his or her nails, and injure themselves. It seems to happen in pets, that did not have much socializing as puppies.
One good way to teach your dog something good, is to find a quiet place for just you and the dog, and get them to relax by you. When you have them relaxed, give them a treat. You can do this and slowly back away, and put more distance in between you and the dog, slowly separating the two of you.
Another good technique, is be misleading our dog. They might be accustomed to your car keys shaking, meaning you are leaving, or you putting on your jacket, or other signs your dog might read, that lets then know you are leaving.
Try picking up our car keys several times a day, and not leave. Put your jacket on, and take it back off, several times a day. Try to break up your dogs regular routine pattern, that you might not even think about. Your dog might already have a routine, that you subconsciously, don't even realize it.
When come home, pretend that you don't even notice the dog, until she or he has calmed down, and then when they have relaxed, give them a treat or praise.
Another way is to give your dog some excitement. Could you imagine being cooped up all day long, while your owner is out working, and you have to play with the same old toy, day in and day out. If you turn the lights on 30 minutes early, or give your mastiff a new toy, which a secret treat inside, that will keep them occupied, and spice up their day, if you were a pet, would you not want to be treated that way?
Remember, young dogs still have lots of energy. If you come home, and find your favorite chair in threads, you might want to consider increasing your younger dogs exercise pattern, they should be exercised twice a day, from 30 to 45 minutes each time.
You could teach them commands, tech them to play fetch, and other good times. Your dog needs plenty of exercise to feel like a dog. Most dogs were breed for a certain job, a herder, a Shepard, a hunting dog, and more. A dog had these instincts in their blood, you need to make sure they get plenty of exercise.
Vince Stead has 13 books up for sale so far, one called "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
He has worked for himself for the last 20 years, and lives in San Diego.
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
Some of the things a dog might do could be excessive, howling, barking, whining, pacing, chewing, scratching, digging, urinating and defecating. As the time goes on, the systems become worse, the dog might break his teeth, rip his or her nails, and injure themselves. It seems to happen in pets, that did not have much socializing as puppies.
One good way to teach your dog something good, is to find a quiet place for just you and the dog, and get them to relax by you. When you have them relaxed, give them a treat. You can do this and slowly back away, and put more distance in between you and the dog, slowly separating the two of you.
Another good technique, is be misleading our dog. They might be accustomed to your car keys shaking, meaning you are leaving, or you putting on your jacket, or other signs your dog might read, that lets then know you are leaving.
Try picking up our car keys several times a day, and not leave. Put your jacket on, and take it back off, several times a day. Try to break up your dogs regular routine pattern, that you might not even think about. Your dog might already have a routine, that you subconsciously, don't even realize it.
When come home, pretend that you don't even notice the dog, until she or he has calmed down, and then when they have relaxed, give them a treat or praise.
Another way is to give your dog some excitement. Could you imagine being cooped up all day long, while your owner is out working, and you have to play with the same old toy, day in and day out. If you turn the lights on 30 minutes early, or give your mastiff a new toy, which a secret treat inside, that will keep them occupied, and spice up their day, if you were a pet, would you not want to be treated that way?
Remember, young dogs still have lots of energy. If you come home, and find your favorite chair in threads, you might want to consider increasing your younger dogs exercise pattern, they should be exercised twice a day, from 30 to 45 minutes each time.
You could teach them commands, tech them to play fetch, and other good times. Your dog needs plenty of exercise to feel like a dog. Most dogs were breed for a certain job, a herder, a Shepard, a hunting dog, and more. A dog had these instincts in their blood, you need to make sure they get plenty of exercise.
Vince Stead has 13 books up for sale so far, one called "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
He has worked for himself for the last 20 years, and lives in San Diego.
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
Are Rawhide Treats Good for Your Mastiff?
By all means, give your dog some rawhide treats! They are good for them, and dogs love them! Rawhide is great for cleaning your mastiff's teeth, and it also gives your mastiff something to chew on, besides your couch or favorite pair of shoes!
When looking at rawhide, try to find the biggest pieces, because you don't want the smaller bone fragments that break off the smaller ones, for your mastiff. You would be smart to ask your vet, or shop around for the best quality rawhide you can find. It comes in many different styles, and even fun filled treats inside some of them, to keep your mastiff entertained!
It is best to supervise your dog with a rawhide chew, as it could come apart, and get lodged in the dog's throat, but that is extremely rare, but still could happen, just as any toy or treat you give your pet, should be supervised.
When your dog has chewed on a big piece of rawhide, and it is soft and gooey, take it away, and give them a new one, let the old one harden up again, and you can give it back to them later.
The good thing about rawhide is it is good for your mastiff's stress level. A bored mastiff will have more stress, because he or she is bored, and a rawhide treat will keep them more occupied and entertained!
It is hard to tell if good rawhide comes from the United States, or other countries, so it is best to get the best quality you can find.
Vince Stead has 14 books up for sale so far, one called "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each, including Sammy the Runaway Mastiff.
When looking at rawhide, try to find the biggest pieces, because you don't want the smaller bone fragments that break off the smaller ones, for your mastiff. You would be smart to ask your vet, or shop around for the best quality rawhide you can find. It comes in many different styles, and even fun filled treats inside some of them, to keep your mastiff entertained!
It is best to supervise your dog with a rawhide chew, as it could come apart, and get lodged in the dog's throat, but that is extremely rare, but still could happen, just as any toy or treat you give your pet, should be supervised.
When your dog has chewed on a big piece of rawhide, and it is soft and gooey, take it away, and give them a new one, let the old one harden up again, and you can give it back to them later.
The good thing about rawhide is it is good for your mastiff's stress level. A bored mastiff will have more stress, because he or she is bored, and a rawhide treat will keep them more occupied and entertained!
It is hard to tell if good rawhide comes from the United States, or other countries, so it is best to get the best quality you can find.
Vince Stead has 14 books up for sale so far, one called "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each, including Sammy the Runaway Mastiff.
How to Stop Your Mastiff From Jumping Up On People
It is your dog's way of getting your attention, and the best way her or she knows, is jumping up on you when they see you, and want to greet you, and get some attention from you.
This is almost always cute when your mastiff is a puppy, but when he or she gets bigger, that would be a big dog you have jumping up! You need to teach your puppy not to jump up and get excited when they see you.
Some of the best ways to teach your mastiff not to jump up on people, and you don't want guests and family members avoiding your big giant dog that jumps up on people, now do you!
The best way to curb this, is to not be excited when you see your dog, and don't make eye contact. When your dog goes to jump up on you, turn your body so he or she slides down. Keep doing this, and don't talk to the dog, just use your body language, and keep turning to the side, until your dog finally settles down, and then when he or she is standing calm, give them praise for being calm.
Your mastiff should learn to be calmer, and they will get the praise they desire, much sooner. Make sure you have all the other family members onboard, if one person lets the dog jump up, he or she will be confused, so get the whole family into the training program!
Your puppy more dog will not grasp this right away, but with proper training, and repetitive training, your dog will become a much better family member!
Vince Stead has 14 books up for sale so far, one called "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each, including Sammy the Runaway Mastiff!
This is almost always cute when your mastiff is a puppy, but when he or she gets bigger, that would be a big dog you have jumping up! You need to teach your puppy not to jump up and get excited when they see you.
Some of the best ways to teach your mastiff not to jump up on people, and you don't want guests and family members avoiding your big giant dog that jumps up on people, now do you!
The best way to curb this, is to not be excited when you see your dog, and don't make eye contact. When your dog goes to jump up on you, turn your body so he or she slides down. Keep doing this, and don't talk to the dog, just use your body language, and keep turning to the side, until your dog finally settles down, and then when he or she is standing calm, give them praise for being calm.
Your mastiff should learn to be calmer, and they will get the praise they desire, much sooner. Make sure you have all the other family members onboard, if one person lets the dog jump up, he or she will be confused, so get the whole family into the training program!
Your puppy more dog will not grasp this right away, but with proper training, and repetitive training, your dog will become a much better family member!
Vince Stead has 14 books up for sale so far, one called "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each, including Sammy the Runaway Mastiff!
How to Stop Your Mastiff From Eating Their Own Stools
The last thing you want to do is see your mastiff eating his or her own feces stools! You would not want any guests or family members over, and your dog does that in front of them!
If your mastiff is eating his or her own feces stools, you might want to increase their daily exercise activity, and make sure you are feeding him or her, a high quality dog food.
There are chewable treats for dogs, which will make even the worst offender stay away from his or her own feces stools, as it goes right thru the intestines of your dog, and out in the stools, with a taste they will hate, but will not harm them!
The active ingredient is pretty close to red hot chili peppers, and your dog will hate the taste, but the treats do not harm your dog at all, but they will not eat their feces stools anymore, thereby taking care of the problem.
This is not to be used in puppies, or dogs that are nursing, or dogs with any medical problems. Ask your vet about dog treats that will stop your mastiff from eating his or her own stools, and you could just as easily order it online also if you search for it.
The last thing you want at a party or family get together, is your mastiff showing off his bad habits of eating their own feces, it just is not good, and you need to take care of it immediately.
Vince Stead has 14 books up for sale so far, and one called "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each, including Sammy the Runaway Mastiff.
If your mastiff is eating his or her own feces stools, you might want to increase their daily exercise activity, and make sure you are feeding him or her, a high quality dog food.
There are chewable treats for dogs, which will make even the worst offender stay away from his or her own feces stools, as it goes right thru the intestines of your dog, and out in the stools, with a taste they will hate, but will not harm them!
The active ingredient is pretty close to red hot chili peppers, and your dog will hate the taste, but the treats do not harm your dog at all, but they will not eat their feces stools anymore, thereby taking care of the problem.
This is not to be used in puppies, or dogs that are nursing, or dogs with any medical problems. Ask your vet about dog treats that will stop your mastiff from eating his or her own stools, and you could just as easily order it online also if you search for it.
The last thing you want at a party or family get together, is your mastiff showing off his bad habits of eating their own feces, it just is not good, and you need to take care of it immediately.
Vince Stead has 14 books up for sale so far, and one called "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each, including Sammy the Runaway Mastiff.
Why Your Mastiff Needs a Good Soft Bed to Sleep In
You would want to give your new mastiff puppy, or any adult mastiff dog, a nice big soft bed to sleep in. Mastiffs are very big dogs, and if they sleep on the hard ground, or floor, they get calices on their body, just like camels do, and it is not good for them.
Mastiffs have such large bodies, they need a soft place to lie down, and you should make sure they have a comfortable place to sleep.
Usually a dog that is sleeping on a hard surface, gets calluses on their bodies, and if it gets worse, they called that Hygroma, which can become infected, and filled up, and need medical attention. The best way to avoid this is to give your mastiff a nice soft bed, and they are going to be a very big dog, and fun, and you don't want them to be in pain later in life.
The pet business if filled with tons of different types of soft plush beds for puppies and dogs. Give your mastiff the bed he or she deserves, and they will love you for it!
It is not uncommon for adult mastiff dogs to sleep twice as long as people threw out the day and night. Your mastiff spends a lot of time sleeping, and if he or she has any arthritis or joint problems, they even have special orthopedic beds for older dogs.
Your mastiff will appreciate having a nice soft comfortable bed to call his or her own. Just like you enjoy a nice soft mattress to sleep on, our mastiff deserves the same from you, and being that they are such a large size breed dog, they need it even more!
Vince Stead has 14 books up for sale so far, and one called "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each, including Sammy the Runaway Mastiff.
Mastiffs have such large bodies, they need a soft place to lie down, and you should make sure they have a comfortable place to sleep.
Usually a dog that is sleeping on a hard surface, gets calluses on their bodies, and if it gets worse, they called that Hygroma, which can become infected, and filled up, and need medical attention. The best way to avoid this is to give your mastiff a nice soft bed, and they are going to be a very big dog, and fun, and you don't want them to be in pain later in life.
The pet business if filled with tons of different types of soft plush beds for puppies and dogs. Give your mastiff the bed he or she deserves, and they will love you for it!
It is not uncommon for adult mastiff dogs to sleep twice as long as people threw out the day and night. Your mastiff spends a lot of time sleeping, and if he or she has any arthritis or joint problems, they even have special orthopedic beds for older dogs.
Your mastiff will appreciate having a nice soft comfortable bed to call his or her own. Just like you enjoy a nice soft mattress to sleep on, our mastiff deserves the same from you, and being that they are such a large size breed dog, they need it even more!
Vince Stead has 14 books up for sale so far, and one called "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each, including Sammy the Runaway Mastiff.
How to Crate Train Your Mastiff
If you were a new mastiff puppy, wouldn't you want your new home to be warm, comfortable, secure and inviting! Sure you would, and your new mastiff puppy, or even a full grown older dog, loves a nice secure home to sleep in!
You want your mastiff puppy or dog to have a secure place to rest and go to, when you want them to be in a secure place, while you're away.
To begin with a new puppy, you would want to have a good size crate, one they can stand up and lie down in, and turn around comfortably, but not to big either.
You would want to leave the door open in the beginning, and just get your mastiff used to the crate. You would put a treat at the opening of the crate, and let your mastiff go and eat it. You would continue until you are putting the treats in the back of the crate, and your mastiff feels comfortable going inside.
You want them to get used to getting a treat for going inside, and then later turn it into praise. This will be their home. You would put their food and water inside, and with training, it will become their own little den, a place they like to sleep.
After you have your mastiff going inside, it is time to shut the door jut for a very short period of time, 1 to 2 minutes, and you would give your mastiff a treat while inside, and praise, then open the door back up. You never want to use the crate as punishment, don't put them in the crate when they have been bad, they will associate that with being put in the crate, you want them to feel secure in their spot.
Put their crate out of the way, but not totally out of the way, somewhere in a room the family shares, but in his or her own little corner, makes it a nice home for them.
If you are going to be gone, and have to leave your mastiff in his crate for a long period of time, try to get them their favorite toys, or a toy with a snack inside, that takes time to get out, so they are occupied for a while, because you want them to associate going into their crate, as a fun place to go.
Vince Stead has 14 books up for sale so far, and also one called "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each, including Sammy the Runaway Mastiff!
You want your mastiff puppy or dog to have a secure place to rest and go to, when you want them to be in a secure place, while you're away.
To begin with a new puppy, you would want to have a good size crate, one they can stand up and lie down in, and turn around comfortably, but not to big either.
You would want to leave the door open in the beginning, and just get your mastiff used to the crate. You would put a treat at the opening of the crate, and let your mastiff go and eat it. You would continue until you are putting the treats in the back of the crate, and your mastiff feels comfortable going inside.
You want them to get used to getting a treat for going inside, and then later turn it into praise. This will be their home. You would put their food and water inside, and with training, it will become their own little den, a place they like to sleep.
After you have your mastiff going inside, it is time to shut the door jut for a very short period of time, 1 to 2 minutes, and you would give your mastiff a treat while inside, and praise, then open the door back up. You never want to use the crate as punishment, don't put them in the crate when they have been bad, they will associate that with being put in the crate, you want them to feel secure in their spot.
Put their crate out of the way, but not totally out of the way, somewhere in a room the family shares, but in his or her own little corner, makes it a nice home for them.
If you are going to be gone, and have to leave your mastiff in his crate for a long period of time, try to get them their favorite toys, or a toy with a snack inside, that takes time to get out, so they are occupied for a while, because you want them to associate going into their crate, as a fun place to go.
Vince Stead has 14 books up for sale so far, and also one called "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each, including Sammy the Runaway Mastiff!
How to Stop Your Mastiff Dog From Excessive Barking
If your mastiff puppy or dog is barking excessively, it could be from many different things. He or she could be getting caught on, or under a fence. He or she could be barking at other dogs in the neighborhood, or they could be lonely and feel depressed.
Dogs bark for many many reasons really. It would be impractically to think that your puppy or dog would never bark again, because some barking is actually good for a dog, and you!
Dogs bark to alert their owners or danger, or a suspicious person lurking around. But a dog that just barks and barks, and you don't seem to know why, not only bothers you, but it usually always disturbs the neighbors as well.
One of the first things you need to find out is why your dog is barking in the first place. Does he or she see a squirrel or cat in a tree everyday, and bark at that? Or does your puppy or dog not get enough exercise, and is left alone outside for long periods of time, and they are barking from boredom. After you find out why they are barking, it is much easier to correct the problem then.
Puppies will naturally bark if they are playing and running around, it is in their nature to playful bark that is normal. If you can not notice what your dog is barking at, sometimes they can see or smell things that you can not, so you might need to take a closer look again. You should also make sure you have your mastiff puppy or dog checked out by a vet, to make sure he or she is fine, before you try to correct the problem.
It is good to have a nice place for your dog to sleep, like a dog house, a dog bed, and a nice place to make their own. You would not like it, if you had to sleep outside, and no one gave you a house or bed to sleep in, so be good to your dog.
Here are some ways to help curb your dogs barking. If your dog is barking, and you open the door to let him or her in, you are just reinforcing them to bark, each time they want to come inside. When they bark, they know you will come to the door and let them in, and the barking is working for them.
If you go to the door and stand there and scream at them like a raving lunatic, they will think you are joining them in the celebration, and they will want to bark even more! You are barking to them, so they want to bark also, and join in!
If you mastiff puppy or dog it barking, and you come and baby him, and give him or her treats, that is no good. They will take that as a sign that barking is what they need to do, to get more attention from you, so you should never reward this type of barking.
There are several ways to teach your dog that barking is not rewarded. If you are gone all day, and you are aware that your dog barks excessively while you are gone, he or she most likely thinks that if they keep barking, you will show up. Eventually when you show up, you immediately go to the dog, and the barking might stop then. In your dogs mind, he or she has been barking to bring you home, and it worked, you are home finally.
To cure this type of barking, when you get home, do not immediately go to your dog. Let the dog know that you are not rewarding him for barking. Do not go to the dog until after he or she has settled down, and then you can go to him or her, after the barking has stopped and does not start again for a bit.
If our dog barks when the phone rings, or your cell phone goes off, teach them to ignore it. You could do this by having a friend or family member, call your phone repeatedly, and you just sit their and don't answer it. With repetition, your dog will bark less and less, and then get bored with the phone all together.
One of the easiest things to remember when training your dog, is to praise or reward your dog when he or she does something you like, and give a negative response to something you do not like. Over time, your dog thru repetition will learn what is acceptable, and what is not acceptable. He or she will be a much better member of the family, and good for them also!
There are several ways you could train your dog not to bark when you leave your home. You would need something loud, like a can of rocks, or marbles inside the can, or a garden hose, and you would use these for the negative suggestions. You would leave your home, and then you quietly come back, and just hide outside somewhere in front.
When you hear your dog barking, use the hose to just put the nozzle over the fence, and squirt him or her, or throw the can of rocks or marbles in their general direction, careful not to actually hit them. The loud noise will scare them, and they will associate the barking with getting wet, or having loud noises come at them, they will eventually tire of the barking.
You could also use a treat and the command Quiet or Stop. When your dog is barking, you give the command Quiet and when he or she stops barking, you give them a treat and praise, and eventually you would just give them praise.
With just about any dog, it will never happen over night. It takes consistence and patience. Your dog will make great progress, and then fall back sometimes, that is only natural. They will move forward again, with patience and good dog training, you can make your dog an excellent family member.
Sometimes a dog likes to bark at a mail delivery person, or delivery person that comes around. In your dog's eyes, this person is coming into their territory and is an intruder, an unwelcome guest, and your dog barks continuously at this person. The person usually does leave in a short period of time, and the dog thinks that his barking has made the intruder go away, and he or she has done a good job!
If you wanted to cure this type of barking, and you were friends with your mail person or delivery person, you could tell them your training method, and give them a bag of snacks to carry with them. Each time they would come to your house, they could give the dog a snack over the fence, and the dog would come to think of this person as a welcome guest, instead of an intruder, and the barking would settle down after a bit.
The best way to train any dog is for you and your puppy or dog to enroll in obedience classes together. You will have a much better understanding of just basic dog techniques, and you would bond with your dog even more!
Vince Stead has 14 books up for sale so far he has written, including "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each, including Sammy the Runaway Mastiff.
Dogs bark for many many reasons really. It would be impractically to think that your puppy or dog would never bark again, because some barking is actually good for a dog, and you!
Dogs bark to alert their owners or danger, or a suspicious person lurking around. But a dog that just barks and barks, and you don't seem to know why, not only bothers you, but it usually always disturbs the neighbors as well.
One of the first things you need to find out is why your dog is barking in the first place. Does he or she see a squirrel or cat in a tree everyday, and bark at that? Or does your puppy or dog not get enough exercise, and is left alone outside for long periods of time, and they are barking from boredom. After you find out why they are barking, it is much easier to correct the problem then.
Puppies will naturally bark if they are playing and running around, it is in their nature to playful bark that is normal. If you can not notice what your dog is barking at, sometimes they can see or smell things that you can not, so you might need to take a closer look again. You should also make sure you have your mastiff puppy or dog checked out by a vet, to make sure he or she is fine, before you try to correct the problem.
It is good to have a nice place for your dog to sleep, like a dog house, a dog bed, and a nice place to make their own. You would not like it, if you had to sleep outside, and no one gave you a house or bed to sleep in, so be good to your dog.
Here are some ways to help curb your dogs barking. If your dog is barking, and you open the door to let him or her in, you are just reinforcing them to bark, each time they want to come inside. When they bark, they know you will come to the door and let them in, and the barking is working for them.
If you go to the door and stand there and scream at them like a raving lunatic, they will think you are joining them in the celebration, and they will want to bark even more! You are barking to them, so they want to bark also, and join in!
If you mastiff puppy or dog it barking, and you come and baby him, and give him or her treats, that is no good. They will take that as a sign that barking is what they need to do, to get more attention from you, so you should never reward this type of barking.
There are several ways to teach your dog that barking is not rewarded. If you are gone all day, and you are aware that your dog barks excessively while you are gone, he or she most likely thinks that if they keep barking, you will show up. Eventually when you show up, you immediately go to the dog, and the barking might stop then. In your dogs mind, he or she has been barking to bring you home, and it worked, you are home finally.
To cure this type of barking, when you get home, do not immediately go to your dog. Let the dog know that you are not rewarding him for barking. Do not go to the dog until after he or she has settled down, and then you can go to him or her, after the barking has stopped and does not start again for a bit.
If our dog barks when the phone rings, or your cell phone goes off, teach them to ignore it. You could do this by having a friend or family member, call your phone repeatedly, and you just sit their and don't answer it. With repetition, your dog will bark less and less, and then get bored with the phone all together.
One of the easiest things to remember when training your dog, is to praise or reward your dog when he or she does something you like, and give a negative response to something you do not like. Over time, your dog thru repetition will learn what is acceptable, and what is not acceptable. He or she will be a much better member of the family, and good for them also!
There are several ways you could train your dog not to bark when you leave your home. You would need something loud, like a can of rocks, or marbles inside the can, or a garden hose, and you would use these for the negative suggestions. You would leave your home, and then you quietly come back, and just hide outside somewhere in front.
When you hear your dog barking, use the hose to just put the nozzle over the fence, and squirt him or her, or throw the can of rocks or marbles in their general direction, careful not to actually hit them. The loud noise will scare them, and they will associate the barking with getting wet, or having loud noises come at them, they will eventually tire of the barking.
You could also use a treat and the command Quiet or Stop. When your dog is barking, you give the command Quiet and when he or she stops barking, you give them a treat and praise, and eventually you would just give them praise.
With just about any dog, it will never happen over night. It takes consistence and patience. Your dog will make great progress, and then fall back sometimes, that is only natural. They will move forward again, with patience and good dog training, you can make your dog an excellent family member.
Sometimes a dog likes to bark at a mail delivery person, or delivery person that comes around. In your dog's eyes, this person is coming into their territory and is an intruder, an unwelcome guest, and your dog barks continuously at this person. The person usually does leave in a short period of time, and the dog thinks that his barking has made the intruder go away, and he or she has done a good job!
If you wanted to cure this type of barking, and you were friends with your mail person or delivery person, you could tell them your training method, and give them a bag of snacks to carry with them. Each time they would come to your house, they could give the dog a snack over the fence, and the dog would come to think of this person as a welcome guest, instead of an intruder, and the barking would settle down after a bit.
The best way to train any dog is for you and your puppy or dog to enroll in obedience classes together. You will have a much better understanding of just basic dog techniques, and you would bond with your dog even more!
Vince Stead has 14 books up for sale so far he has written, including "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each, including Sammy the Runaway Mastiff.
Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Mastiff Puppy
Before you bring your mastiff puppy home, you might want to get things ready for him or her. Some of the things you might want to get would include:"
"Some dog crates, one or two for the house, and one for the car. You would want to get some fencing for the back yard, and as you know, mastiffs are going to be really big dogs when they grow up! You might as well get the heaviest duty dog gear you can buy, it will be worth it!"
"You would want to get your home and yard ready just like you would for a new baby almost. You would want to puppy proof your home, nothing that would hurt the puppy should be out, and all cabinets should be locked."
"For outside the house, all pools and hot tubs should be fenced in, and all gates should be locked and double checked. A mastiff can really put a lot of weight into something, if you think they might get out, they probably can, so make it even tougher, it's a mastiff!"
"Collars and leashes, you would actually need several, for training purposes. A short one for training and a long one for walks you go on. You should not leave a collar on a puppy while unsupervised, it could get caught and choke the puppy."
"A collar should be used only when training, but they are common on most every dog, just make sure you have a good fitting one, and watch your puppy, to make sure he or she does not get it caught, a collar should not be left on, but dog owners do it all the time it seems, so just be extra careful."
"You should never have to yell or scream, or get carried away when trying to train your mastiff. If you feel he or she is not moving forward, take a break, and try it again in a bit. Make sure you are not the one who is trying to hard. To puppy will learn the commands, over time, no puppy gets it all right the first time, there will be mistakes, but in the long run, you will have a much better trained dog. One you and you family can live with for many years to come!"
"While your puppy is still young, you should enroll yourself and your new puppy in as many dog obedient classes that you think you could handle. This will be the best experience for both you and your puppy, and you both will bond much better together, and get the most out of it. For the long haul, it is totally worth it!"
"Hopefully your puppy has already seen the vet before you even brought him home, just for a check up at least. You should at this time, find a reputable vet in your area, and set your new puppy up for regular visits and exams all puppies and dogs need to have on a regular basis."
"The first day you bring you new puppy home, try to make it when you have plenty of time off of work or school, so that the puppy is not immediate left alone, and insecure. It is best to spend plenty of time with the new puppy, especially the first couple of days."
"If you can take a sock or towel with you, and let the mother and any other siblings roll around on it, it would be a good comfort blanket to help your new puppy adjust in his new home."
"Your puppy might whine, whimper and cry the first couple of nights, this is natural really. It will go away eventually, as this is how the baby is raised by its mother. It whines when it cries for its mother, when it wants to eat, and is crying out for attention."
"That is where the towel or sock with the mothers scent rubbed on it, comes in handy to put inside the crate. You would also want some good solid stainless steel bowls for food and water. You should check with your vet on a proper food and feeding time, usually twice daily, at the same times, but some vets recommend different diets for your mastiff, so check with your vet first."
"Teach your new mastiff puppy to be a part of the family. Mastiff dogs like to be included with the family, they are not that happy if just left in the back yard, they like to be included with the family, so keep that in mind and have fun with your new mastiff puppy!"
"You can teach your new puppy to go to the bathroom outside. You need to take your new puppy outside several times a day. A puppy can not tell you when they have to go pee or poop, they just go. It is your responsibility to know to take the puppy outside, since they will have to go to the bathroom several times each day."
"When you take your new puppy outside, teach them to eliminate in a certain spot, and then give them a treat and praise. Continue to do this, each time you take them outside, tell them to go "potty" and wait for them to go. As soon as they are done, reward them with praise and a treat, and take them back inside."
When take your puppy outside to go to the bathroom, when you take him or her out, just stand still, and let the dog do their business. When they are finally doing their business, while they are doing it, just stand their, and say, "Good Potty" "Good Baby" and talk sweet to them, until they are done."
"When they are done, give them praise and a treat. Continue doing this until you only use praise, and the dog will learn to go outside, and do his or her businesses quickly, and then back inside."
"Under no circumstances should you ever leave your new puppy unsupervised. If you have to do something, he or she should be in their crate, safe and sound."
Vince Stead has 14 books up for sale so far he wrote, including "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each, including Sammy the Runaway Mastiff.
"Some dog crates, one or two for the house, and one for the car. You would want to get some fencing for the back yard, and as you know, mastiffs are going to be really big dogs when they grow up! You might as well get the heaviest duty dog gear you can buy, it will be worth it!"
"You would want to get your home and yard ready just like you would for a new baby almost. You would want to puppy proof your home, nothing that would hurt the puppy should be out, and all cabinets should be locked."
"For outside the house, all pools and hot tubs should be fenced in, and all gates should be locked and double checked. A mastiff can really put a lot of weight into something, if you think they might get out, they probably can, so make it even tougher, it's a mastiff!"
"Collars and leashes, you would actually need several, for training purposes. A short one for training and a long one for walks you go on. You should not leave a collar on a puppy while unsupervised, it could get caught and choke the puppy."
"A collar should be used only when training, but they are common on most every dog, just make sure you have a good fitting one, and watch your puppy, to make sure he or she does not get it caught, a collar should not be left on, but dog owners do it all the time it seems, so just be extra careful."
"You should never have to yell or scream, or get carried away when trying to train your mastiff. If you feel he or she is not moving forward, take a break, and try it again in a bit. Make sure you are not the one who is trying to hard. To puppy will learn the commands, over time, no puppy gets it all right the first time, there will be mistakes, but in the long run, you will have a much better trained dog. One you and you family can live with for many years to come!"
"While your puppy is still young, you should enroll yourself and your new puppy in as many dog obedient classes that you think you could handle. This will be the best experience for both you and your puppy, and you both will bond much better together, and get the most out of it. For the long haul, it is totally worth it!"
"Hopefully your puppy has already seen the vet before you even brought him home, just for a check up at least. You should at this time, find a reputable vet in your area, and set your new puppy up for regular visits and exams all puppies and dogs need to have on a regular basis."
"The first day you bring you new puppy home, try to make it when you have plenty of time off of work or school, so that the puppy is not immediate left alone, and insecure. It is best to spend plenty of time with the new puppy, especially the first couple of days."
"If you can take a sock or towel with you, and let the mother and any other siblings roll around on it, it would be a good comfort blanket to help your new puppy adjust in his new home."
"Your puppy might whine, whimper and cry the first couple of nights, this is natural really. It will go away eventually, as this is how the baby is raised by its mother. It whines when it cries for its mother, when it wants to eat, and is crying out for attention."
"That is where the towel or sock with the mothers scent rubbed on it, comes in handy to put inside the crate. You would also want some good solid stainless steel bowls for food and water. You should check with your vet on a proper food and feeding time, usually twice daily, at the same times, but some vets recommend different diets for your mastiff, so check with your vet first."
"Teach your new mastiff puppy to be a part of the family. Mastiff dogs like to be included with the family, they are not that happy if just left in the back yard, they like to be included with the family, so keep that in mind and have fun with your new mastiff puppy!"
"You can teach your new puppy to go to the bathroom outside. You need to take your new puppy outside several times a day. A puppy can not tell you when they have to go pee or poop, they just go. It is your responsibility to know to take the puppy outside, since they will have to go to the bathroom several times each day."
"When you take your new puppy outside, teach them to eliminate in a certain spot, and then give them a treat and praise. Continue to do this, each time you take them outside, tell them to go "potty" and wait for them to go. As soon as they are done, reward them with praise and a treat, and take them back inside."
When take your puppy outside to go to the bathroom, when you take him or her out, just stand still, and let the dog do their business. When they are finally doing their business, while they are doing it, just stand their, and say, "Good Potty" "Good Baby" and talk sweet to them, until they are done."
"When they are done, give them praise and a treat. Continue doing this until you only use praise, and the dog will learn to go outside, and do his or her businesses quickly, and then back inside."
"Under no circumstances should you ever leave your new puppy unsupervised. If you have to do something, he or she should be in their crate, safe and sound."
Vince Stead has 14 books up for sale so far he wrote, including "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each, including Sammy the Runaway Mastiff.
How to Socialize Your Mastiff Puppy
"All dogs should be socialized as puppies, before they are 16 weeks old. This is the most important time in a dog's life. This is the time that will shape them, and determine what kind of friendly dog they will turn out to be."
"This is the time your puppy should get to know people, other dogs and animals. This is the most important part of a puppy's life, and will determine how his or her behavior is when they grow up, and what type of personality they will have."
"This is the most important time to get close and bond to your puppy, and introduce your puppy to things in his or her life. You may introduce your puppy to rides in cars, or meeting new people, or going on a walk in the park."
"Your puppy will also be meeting new surroundings and things on his or her own, like plants, wild animals, birds, cats, things they might come across on their own, without you, so they need to be prepared for life."
"You want your new puppy to adjust well to his or her new world. You don't want to leave them in a kennel all day, which would not be good for them, or you."
"Every single puppy needs to be socialized so they have a good understanding of their environment, and all the things that go on around them, no matter where you obtained your puppy from, all puppies need to be socialized."
"The time to socialize your puppy is up to 16 weeks old. You don't want them to start having problems like separation anxiety, excessive barking, chewing up your favorite items, urinating and defecating in the wrong spots."
"If you plan to take your puppy or dog to obedience training classes, you will have a much more enjoyable time if your puppy is already familiar with things. You should take the time to socialize him or her, so they can have an excellent opportunity of being the best dog you want them to be!"
"You want to socialize your puppy, because when he or she is older, you want them to get along well with humans, other animals, and society in general. You don't want a puppy that hides or is scared of every little thing around him or her."
"You don't want a puppy or dog that barks at every moving thing, or anything else like that. Every single person the dog comes in contact with, will be a sign that the puppy that did not get socialized properly at an early age. Give your puppy the love and respect it deserves, and have fun with him or her also while doing this socializing; your dog will love you for it later!"
"A big reason some of the dogs in the United States have to be euthanized each year is just for the simple fact the dog did not get socialized when he or she was a puppy. And for that sad fact, the puppy or dog just did not have the skills to act appropriately in family, public, or tough situations."
"It's a poor fact, that if most all the dogs had been properly socialized as puppies, they would have been much gentler and well behaved dogs when they are grown up. It's not that hard to socialize your new puppy, and it can be fun and rewarding!"
"You don't really want your do go grow up, where you just leave them in the backyard, and they don't know how to interact with the family, and are a nuisance to the neighborhood in general. One that destroys or digs holes all over your backyard, you have a choice when you get your puppy. You can make him or her a responsible, friendly, well behaved, and good natured dog."
"It's nice when you have a dog you can trust, and everyone should be able to trust their dog. You want your dog to be able to make rational decisions when he or she is out and about with you. He should be capable of being around lots of people, without jumping up on all of them, and barking non stop at them."
"From the day your new puppy is born, the mother has already started the process for you. When she has the litter, she will make sure she licks each one, to stimulate them, and they can urinate and defecate, and the mother will take care of this, it is natural for them to do that."
"As the pups get older, the mother will use smell, sounds, and body language to teach the pups natural skills. This is also the time when the mother might discipline her puppies; don't be alarmed, this is natural also."
"The puppies learn from each other while together in the litter. They play, wrestle, and generally learn to live with each other and get along, and get to know each other."
"When your puppy is roughly 7 to 8 weeks old, this is the crucial time to play with them, with human hands, with human touch and smells. This is also a good time for the breeder or owner to start puppy on household training."
"You do not want your puppy or dog to be afraid of humans when they grow up. It is extremely important to spend some quality time with your puppy, just playing, hugging, and loving him or her. You want them to get used to you, and other members of the household as well."
"Most new puppies arrive at their new home around 8 weeks old or older. When your new puppy arrives, you want to immediately start socializing them with everything around them. You want to also remember not to give them something that will scare them to much, or damage them. You would not want to immediately introduce them to an aggressive dog which is too aggressive for them, or one that could scar them for life. Just use common sense when dealing with your new puppy."
"If you have a big giant hole in your backyard, you would not want to just let your new puppy go, and find the hole by accident. You would want to introduce your puppy to his new surroundings with a tour, so he or she would feel safe, but still interested and alert."
"It is good to introduce your new mastiff puppy to a chew toy at this time. This will be used for training purposes. You should pick up your puppy and give him or her, the love all puppies' desire. Rub their belly, scratch their head, talk to them gently, and your new puppy will love it so much, you will too!"
"Now that your new puppy is home, it is important to start to teach him or her some basic commands right away. They should learn commands like sit, stay, down, etc...."
"This is the time you want to introduce your puppy to lots of new experiences, like loud radios, kids playing and yelling, household appliances that make noises, like vacuum cleaners, televisions, dishwashers, lawn mowers, etc..."
"It's good to let your new puppy discover for him or herself, while you give good supervision. Let them walk around and discover the plants in your yard, the toys in your kids bedroom, and the tools in the garage. Don't let them get hurt, but let them explore, so they are not afraid of their surroundings."
"If your dog is going to be living in a high rise, or on a boat or yacht, get them used to elevators, or getting on and off the boat safely. Take your puppy out for walks and let them meet other dogs on leashes. Let people stop and pet your dog, you don't want your dog to grow up to be afraid of people, and then bite them out of fear!"
"It is good to introduce your new puppy to as many people as you can, between 8 and 12 weeks old. This is the stage that it is most important to socialize your new mastiff puppy with people. Encourage them to be gentle with your puppy, to touch, to play with, to pet, and to give treats, in a non threatening manner."
"It is not recommended to take your new puppy to off leash dog parks, as some parks have many dogs. Some of the dogs will not have been vaccinated, and it is still your choice, but you would probably not send your kids to school, with other kids that have not been vaccinated, if you knew about it."
"Don't assume all the dogs at the off leash dog park have been socialized properly, and they are all vaccinated, so just use caution around dog parks."
"If you want to teach your puppy or dog to ride in the car with you, take him or her on short trips at first. If you put a new puppy or dog in a car, and take it on a trip across the country, the puppy or dog might never want to get back in the car again!"
"Take short trips, and make the first couple to fun places! If your dog's only ride is to go to the vet, or somewhere else unpleasant, they will associate that ride with unpleasant things, so make it happy for them!"
Vince Stead has 14 books up for sale so far, one called "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each, including Sammy the Runaway Mastiff.
"This is the time your puppy should get to know people, other dogs and animals. This is the most important part of a puppy's life, and will determine how his or her behavior is when they grow up, and what type of personality they will have."
"This is the most important time to get close and bond to your puppy, and introduce your puppy to things in his or her life. You may introduce your puppy to rides in cars, or meeting new people, or going on a walk in the park."
"Your puppy will also be meeting new surroundings and things on his or her own, like plants, wild animals, birds, cats, things they might come across on their own, without you, so they need to be prepared for life."
"You want your new puppy to adjust well to his or her new world. You don't want to leave them in a kennel all day, which would not be good for them, or you."
"Every single puppy needs to be socialized so they have a good understanding of their environment, and all the things that go on around them, no matter where you obtained your puppy from, all puppies need to be socialized."
"The time to socialize your puppy is up to 16 weeks old. You don't want them to start having problems like separation anxiety, excessive barking, chewing up your favorite items, urinating and defecating in the wrong spots."
"If you plan to take your puppy or dog to obedience training classes, you will have a much more enjoyable time if your puppy is already familiar with things. You should take the time to socialize him or her, so they can have an excellent opportunity of being the best dog you want them to be!"
"You want to socialize your puppy, because when he or she is older, you want them to get along well with humans, other animals, and society in general. You don't want a puppy that hides or is scared of every little thing around him or her."
"You don't want a puppy or dog that barks at every moving thing, or anything else like that. Every single person the dog comes in contact with, will be a sign that the puppy that did not get socialized properly at an early age. Give your puppy the love and respect it deserves, and have fun with him or her also while doing this socializing; your dog will love you for it later!"
"A big reason some of the dogs in the United States have to be euthanized each year is just for the simple fact the dog did not get socialized when he or she was a puppy. And for that sad fact, the puppy or dog just did not have the skills to act appropriately in family, public, or tough situations."
"It's a poor fact, that if most all the dogs had been properly socialized as puppies, they would have been much gentler and well behaved dogs when they are grown up. It's not that hard to socialize your new puppy, and it can be fun and rewarding!"
"You don't really want your do go grow up, where you just leave them in the backyard, and they don't know how to interact with the family, and are a nuisance to the neighborhood in general. One that destroys or digs holes all over your backyard, you have a choice when you get your puppy. You can make him or her a responsible, friendly, well behaved, and good natured dog."
"It's nice when you have a dog you can trust, and everyone should be able to trust their dog. You want your dog to be able to make rational decisions when he or she is out and about with you. He should be capable of being around lots of people, without jumping up on all of them, and barking non stop at them."
"From the day your new puppy is born, the mother has already started the process for you. When she has the litter, she will make sure she licks each one, to stimulate them, and they can urinate and defecate, and the mother will take care of this, it is natural for them to do that."
"As the pups get older, the mother will use smell, sounds, and body language to teach the pups natural skills. This is also the time when the mother might discipline her puppies; don't be alarmed, this is natural also."
"The puppies learn from each other while together in the litter. They play, wrestle, and generally learn to live with each other and get along, and get to know each other."
"When your puppy is roughly 7 to 8 weeks old, this is the crucial time to play with them, with human hands, with human touch and smells. This is also a good time for the breeder or owner to start puppy on household training."
"You do not want your puppy or dog to be afraid of humans when they grow up. It is extremely important to spend some quality time with your puppy, just playing, hugging, and loving him or her. You want them to get used to you, and other members of the household as well."
"Most new puppies arrive at their new home around 8 weeks old or older. When your new puppy arrives, you want to immediately start socializing them with everything around them. You want to also remember not to give them something that will scare them to much, or damage them. You would not want to immediately introduce them to an aggressive dog which is too aggressive for them, or one that could scar them for life. Just use common sense when dealing with your new puppy."
"If you have a big giant hole in your backyard, you would not want to just let your new puppy go, and find the hole by accident. You would want to introduce your puppy to his new surroundings with a tour, so he or she would feel safe, but still interested and alert."
"It is good to introduce your new mastiff puppy to a chew toy at this time. This will be used for training purposes. You should pick up your puppy and give him or her, the love all puppies' desire. Rub their belly, scratch their head, talk to them gently, and your new puppy will love it so much, you will too!"
"Now that your new puppy is home, it is important to start to teach him or her some basic commands right away. They should learn commands like sit, stay, down, etc...."
"This is the time you want to introduce your puppy to lots of new experiences, like loud radios, kids playing and yelling, household appliances that make noises, like vacuum cleaners, televisions, dishwashers, lawn mowers, etc..."
"It's good to let your new puppy discover for him or herself, while you give good supervision. Let them walk around and discover the plants in your yard, the toys in your kids bedroom, and the tools in the garage. Don't let them get hurt, but let them explore, so they are not afraid of their surroundings."
"If your dog is going to be living in a high rise, or on a boat or yacht, get them used to elevators, or getting on and off the boat safely. Take your puppy out for walks and let them meet other dogs on leashes. Let people stop and pet your dog, you don't want your dog to grow up to be afraid of people, and then bite them out of fear!"
"It is good to introduce your new puppy to as many people as you can, between 8 and 12 weeks old. This is the stage that it is most important to socialize your new mastiff puppy with people. Encourage them to be gentle with your puppy, to touch, to play with, to pet, and to give treats, in a non threatening manner."
"It is not recommended to take your new puppy to off leash dog parks, as some parks have many dogs. Some of the dogs will not have been vaccinated, and it is still your choice, but you would probably not send your kids to school, with other kids that have not been vaccinated, if you knew about it."
"Don't assume all the dogs at the off leash dog park have been socialized properly, and they are all vaccinated, so just use caution around dog parks."
"If you want to teach your puppy or dog to ride in the car with you, take him or her on short trips at first. If you put a new puppy or dog in a car, and take it on a trip across the country, the puppy or dog might never want to get back in the car again!"
"Take short trips, and make the first couple to fun places! If your dog's only ride is to go to the vet, or somewhere else unpleasant, they will associate that ride with unpleasant things, so make it happy for them!"
Vince Stead has 14 books up for sale so far, one called "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each, including Sammy the Runaway Mastiff.
When Your Mastiff Has Dog Food or Toy Aggression Tendencies
If you give your new mastiff puppy or dog, a bowl of dog food, and then they growl at you, or try to get between you and the food bowl, they have a dog food aggression. When they have a food aggression, sometimes that carries into toys and playthings also they like to be over protective of.
When your dog shows this type of aggression, he or she is telling you that they are the alpha male dog, and you are not. You have to change this behavior right away, before it gets out of control.
Your dog might not even be aware that he or she is doing this. They might see you as the bad person, because you come and always take things away from them. They might consider their food or toy something you want to take from them, and they want to protect it from you.
Your dog might think that he might not get any more dog food when what you gave him or her is gone, and they growl at you when you get close, because they don't want you to get it. Each time your dog growls and you back away, it reinforces their bad behavior. They think they are being rewarded by you backing off and leaving them alone, they won the battle in their mind.
If your dog is sharing a food bowl with another dog and being aggressive, it is best to simply use two food bowls, and separate the dogs while they eat. If your dog seems like he might bite, it is best to stay back, and then correct the problem by making them work for the food.
One way you could teach your mastiff puppy or dog is, you could put the food bowl down on the ground empty. The dog will look at the empty food bowl, and be a little bit confused, and then look up at you. You would be in charge now, you could add some food to the bowl a little at a time, and get down close to your dog, and bond with him or her while they are eating.
You should get your puppy or dog used to you touching and petting him or her while they are eating. They should get used to human touch, but be very careful, use caution; you want to get your mastiff used to you at meal time.
If your dog is showing you signs of aggression, you could slowly and carefully hand feed your dog. You could use this time to teach him or her "stay" and "sit" commands.
You could walk by your dog's food bowl, and while he or she is looking, throw in a treat every now and then, your dog will look forward to you coming around their food bowl and leaving treats or snacks sometimes, and you will be an invited guest.
You could also substitute their food, you simply take the food bowl of food away from them, and then put down something better they would love to eat, and then they get the idea of giving something up, to get something even better from you!
You need to be gentle with your puppy or dog; yelling or screaming your lungs out is not going to help the situation. Be persistent, and over time, you can teach your puppy or dog to not be so aggressive at meal time, or with their favorite toys. It is always a good idea to enroll yourself and your puppy or dog into obedience classes.
Vince Stead has 14 books up for sale so far, included "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each, including Sammy the Runaway Mastiff.
When your dog shows this type of aggression, he or she is telling you that they are the alpha male dog, and you are not. You have to change this behavior right away, before it gets out of control.
Your dog might not even be aware that he or she is doing this. They might see you as the bad person, because you come and always take things away from them. They might consider their food or toy something you want to take from them, and they want to protect it from you.
Your dog might think that he might not get any more dog food when what you gave him or her is gone, and they growl at you when you get close, because they don't want you to get it. Each time your dog growls and you back away, it reinforces their bad behavior. They think they are being rewarded by you backing off and leaving them alone, they won the battle in their mind.
If your dog is sharing a food bowl with another dog and being aggressive, it is best to simply use two food bowls, and separate the dogs while they eat. If your dog seems like he might bite, it is best to stay back, and then correct the problem by making them work for the food.
One way you could teach your mastiff puppy or dog is, you could put the food bowl down on the ground empty. The dog will look at the empty food bowl, and be a little bit confused, and then look up at you. You would be in charge now, you could add some food to the bowl a little at a time, and get down close to your dog, and bond with him or her while they are eating.
You should get your puppy or dog used to you touching and petting him or her while they are eating. They should get used to human touch, but be very careful, use caution; you want to get your mastiff used to you at meal time.
If your dog is showing you signs of aggression, you could slowly and carefully hand feed your dog. You could use this time to teach him or her "stay" and "sit" commands.
You could walk by your dog's food bowl, and while he or she is looking, throw in a treat every now and then, your dog will look forward to you coming around their food bowl and leaving treats or snacks sometimes, and you will be an invited guest.
You could also substitute their food, you simply take the food bowl of food away from them, and then put down something better they would love to eat, and then they get the idea of giving something up, to get something even better from you!
You need to be gentle with your puppy or dog; yelling or screaming your lungs out is not going to help the situation. Be persistent, and over time, you can teach your puppy or dog to not be so aggressive at meal time, or with their favorite toys. It is always a good idea to enroll yourself and your puppy or dog into obedience classes.
Vince Stead has 14 books up for sale so far, included "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each, including Sammy the Runaway Mastiff.
How to Stop Your Mastiff From Running Away or Bolting Out the Door
"It is not good at all for your mastiff puppy or dog to try to run away every chance they can, or bolt out the door whenever you open it! This could be one of the worst things for your puppy or dog, as they could get lost or hurt, and you don't want that! The reason they like to run away, is many different reasons, and if you can curb some of the reasons, it will make it much better for you and your puppy or dog."
"Dogs are usually rewarded when they break out and run away, and explore. They can find other dogs they can run with sometimes, or a cat they can chase down the street, or up a tree. They might see a child that they never saw before, and wants to pet them. They might find a mate dog out their, and they want to go to them."
"They could tip over the neighbors trash cans, and find interesting things to rummage thru, and just all sorts of reasons a dog gets rewarded when they break out, or bolt out the door, and take off on you, but still so dangerous!"
"What ever the reason your mastiff is trying to break out, if you can contain some of the ways and reasons, it will make it much easier for you. For example, if the fence is loose in a certain spot, and he or she gets out their, by all means fix it!"
"If the dog can see the mail delivery person coming each day, maybe you could put some tarps up so your dog can not see out, or even moving the mail box to a different location, so you dog does not see it anymore, and take away the temptation that gets them wound up in the first place."
"You want to make it less inviting for your puppy or dog to break out, than to stay around and stay home. If you take away some of the obstacles, and make it harder for them to break out, that is good. You also want to make their desire to leave and runaway less too."
"Some dogs just have a natural instinct to want to get away, and be with the pack, be it dogs or humans. It's a natural instinct, and you can curb it, but you can't take it out of your dog."
"You can learn a few home trick remedies, but nothing would be as good as you and your dog attending dog obedience classes together! You would learn much more in detail, and your dog would respect you, and wait for your guidance; it would want to please you, rather than bolting out the door on you."
"Some little tricks you can do yourself, would be to be by the door, and you open the door, when your dog comes, if he or she stops at the door, and does not go out, you give them praise and a treat."
"If he or she bolts from the door, you get them back, and then you do it again. This time, you let the door almost come closed, but you keep it open just a little bit. When the dog sits or stays, and the door is still partly open, you give them a treat and praise again. Repeat this until you have the dog sitting in front of the door, and he or she does not go out, and you give them praise and a treat, until you could rely on praise only."
"The only time the dog should want to go thru the open door, is when you go first, and tell the dog to "Come" and he or she will follow you. If you never go out the door or call them, they should stay inside, unless called."
"Any dog that breaks out of his or her yard, or bolts from an open door, can be a tragic situation for the dog, especially if there are passing cars nearby. You want to take care of this problem immediately, before your puppy or dog gets hurt."
Vince Stead has 14 books up for sale so far, one called "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each, including Sammy the Runaway Mastiff.
"Dogs are usually rewarded when they break out and run away, and explore. They can find other dogs they can run with sometimes, or a cat they can chase down the street, or up a tree. They might see a child that they never saw before, and wants to pet them. They might find a mate dog out their, and they want to go to them."
"They could tip over the neighbors trash cans, and find interesting things to rummage thru, and just all sorts of reasons a dog gets rewarded when they break out, or bolt out the door, and take off on you, but still so dangerous!"
"What ever the reason your mastiff is trying to break out, if you can contain some of the ways and reasons, it will make it much easier for you. For example, if the fence is loose in a certain spot, and he or she gets out their, by all means fix it!"
"If the dog can see the mail delivery person coming each day, maybe you could put some tarps up so your dog can not see out, or even moving the mail box to a different location, so you dog does not see it anymore, and take away the temptation that gets them wound up in the first place."
"You want to make it less inviting for your puppy or dog to break out, than to stay around and stay home. If you take away some of the obstacles, and make it harder for them to break out, that is good. You also want to make their desire to leave and runaway less too."
"Some dogs just have a natural instinct to want to get away, and be with the pack, be it dogs or humans. It's a natural instinct, and you can curb it, but you can't take it out of your dog."
"You can learn a few home trick remedies, but nothing would be as good as you and your dog attending dog obedience classes together! You would learn much more in detail, and your dog would respect you, and wait for your guidance; it would want to please you, rather than bolting out the door on you."
"Some little tricks you can do yourself, would be to be by the door, and you open the door, when your dog comes, if he or she stops at the door, and does not go out, you give them praise and a treat."
"If he or she bolts from the door, you get them back, and then you do it again. This time, you let the door almost come closed, but you keep it open just a little bit. When the dog sits or stays, and the door is still partly open, you give them a treat and praise again. Repeat this until you have the dog sitting in front of the door, and he or she does not go out, and you give them praise and a treat, until you could rely on praise only."
"The only time the dog should want to go thru the open door, is when you go first, and tell the dog to "Come" and he or she will follow you. If you never go out the door or call them, they should stay inside, unless called."
"Any dog that breaks out of his or her yard, or bolts from an open door, can be a tragic situation for the dog, especially if there are passing cars nearby. You want to take care of this problem immediately, before your puppy or dog gets hurt."
Vince Stead has 14 books up for sale so far, one called "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each, including Sammy the Runaway Mastiff.
When Your Mastiff Has Dog Food or Toy Aggression Tendencies
If you give your new mastiff puppy or dog, a bowl of dog food, and then they growl at you, or try to get between you and the food bowl, they have a dog food aggression. When they have a food aggression, sometimes that carries into toys and playthings also they like to be over protective of.
When your dog shows this type of aggression, he or she is telling you that they are the alpha male dog, and you are not. You have to change this behavior right away, before it gets out of control.
Your dog might not even be aware that he or she is doing this. They might see you as the bad person, because you come and always take things away from them. They might consider their food or toy something you want to take from them, and they want to protect it from you.
Your dog might think that he might not get any more dog food when what you gave him or her is gone, and they growl at you when you get close, because they don't want you to get it. Each time your dog growls and you back away, it reinforces their bad behavior. They think they are being rewarded by you backing off and leaving them alone, they won the battle in their mind.
If your dog is sharing a food bowl with another dog and being aggressive, it is best to simply use two food bowls, and separate the dogs while they eat. If your dog seems like he might bite, it is best to stay back, and then correct the problem by making them work for the food.
One way you could teach your mastiff puppy or dog is, you could put the food bowl down on the ground empty. The dog will look at the empty food bowl, and be a little bit confused, and then look up at you. You would be in charge now, you could add some food to the bowl a little at a time, and get down close to your dog, and bond with him or her while they are eating.
You should get your puppy or dog used to you touching and petting him or her while they are eating. They should get used to human touch, but be very careful, use caution; you want to get your mastiff used to you at meal time.
If your dog is showing you signs of aggression, you could slowly and carefully hand feed your dog. You could use this time to teach him or her "stay" and "sit" commands.
You could walk by your dog's food bowl, and while he or she is looking, throw in a treat every now and then, your dog will look forward to you coming around their food bowl and leaving treats or snacks sometimes, and you will be an invited guest.
You could also substitute their food, you simply take the food bowl of food away from them, and then put down something better they would love to eat, and then they get the idea of giving something up, to get something even better from you!
You need to be gentle with your puppy or dog; yelling or screaming your lungs out is not going to help the situation. Be persistent, and over time, you can teach your puppy or dog to not be so aggressive at meal time, or with their favorite toys. It is always a good idea to enroll yourself and your puppy or dog into obedience classes.
Vince Stead has 14 books up for sale so far, included "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each, including Sammy the Runaway Mastiff.
When your dog shows this type of aggression, he or she is telling you that they are the alpha male dog, and you are not. You have to change this behavior right away, before it gets out of control.
Your dog might not even be aware that he or she is doing this. They might see you as the bad person, because you come and always take things away from them. They might consider their food or toy something you want to take from them, and they want to protect it from you.
Your dog might think that he might not get any more dog food when what you gave him or her is gone, and they growl at you when you get close, because they don't want you to get it. Each time your dog growls and you back away, it reinforces their bad behavior. They think they are being rewarded by you backing off and leaving them alone, they won the battle in their mind.
If your dog is sharing a food bowl with another dog and being aggressive, it is best to simply use two food bowls, and separate the dogs while they eat. If your dog seems like he might bite, it is best to stay back, and then correct the problem by making them work for the food.
One way you could teach your mastiff puppy or dog is, you could put the food bowl down on the ground empty. The dog will look at the empty food bowl, and be a little bit confused, and then look up at you. You would be in charge now, you could add some food to the bowl a little at a time, and get down close to your dog, and bond with him or her while they are eating.
You should get your puppy or dog used to you touching and petting him or her while they are eating. They should get used to human touch, but be very careful, use caution; you want to get your mastiff used to you at meal time.
If your dog is showing you signs of aggression, you could slowly and carefully hand feed your dog. You could use this time to teach him or her "stay" and "sit" commands.
You could walk by your dog's food bowl, and while he or she is looking, throw in a treat every now and then, your dog will look forward to you coming around their food bowl and leaving treats or snacks sometimes, and you will be an invited guest.
You could also substitute their food, you simply take the food bowl of food away from them, and then put down something better they would love to eat, and then they get the idea of giving something up, to get something even better from you!
You need to be gentle with your puppy or dog; yelling or screaming your lungs out is not going to help the situation. Be persistent, and over time, you can teach your puppy or dog to not be so aggressive at meal time, or with their favorite toys. It is always a good idea to enroll yourself and your puppy or dog into obedience classes.
Vince Stead has 14 books up for sale so far, included "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each, including Sammy the Runaway Mastiff.
Why Golden Retrievers Are Such Nice Dogs to Own
Golden Retriever's are such a fun loving beautiful dog! They are one of the top breeds that the American Kennel Club recognize, and one of the most common dogs you will find in a home all over the United States.
Golden Retriever's are perfect family dogs, as they love companionship, being with families, being with people in general. They make excellent training dogs for many causes, as they are one of the most easiest breeds of dog to train. Golden Retriever's are lovable, smart, easy to train, good temperament, great addition to any family or house hold usually.
Golden Retriever's don't really make very good watch dogs. But any dog in the home is more likely to scare away a burglar, than no dog at all. The Golden Retriever has a very loud sounding bark, but he or she is more likely to lick and love the stranger, than attack them, and that is one reason that make great family dogs, they are not usually never aggressive, and they are great with children, when socialized correctly when they are young.
Make sure your Golden Retriever has plenty of fresh water at all times. I live in Southern California, and we had a pool at the time in the back yard, and one day my Golden Retriever named Baxter, got heat stroke, I took him to my local vet, and they kept him over night, and told me they did not know if he would make it.
This was over 25 years ago, but I remember I made him the nicest steak, and he had not appetite, usually he would of drove me wild for that steak, and here I was holding it inches from his nose, and he was just moving his head away, he had no appetite at all. I could not get him to drink any water, and I thought he might fade on me.
I went to the store, and bought some baby food, and I bought a turkey baster, and I filled that turkey baster up with baby food, and I took Baxter's jaw, and I open it with one hand, and I forced several squirts of food into his throat, because I thought I could not let him die, I had to make sure he had food, and baby food he could take, and then later, he started drinking water by himself, and I believe the next day, he enjoyed that whole steak I make for him earlier!
Golden Retriever's are very special dogs. They earn one of the top spots for helping out humans in so many different ways. The average size Golden Retriever will be anywhere from 50 to 70 pounds, males usually weighing the most. Their coats and a beautiful color, but not red. They need plenty of love and exercise, as they are a large breed dog. Golden Retriever's will shed hair on you regularly, so make sure you brush often.
Some of the things that are pretty common in Golden Retriever's is hip dysplasia, which can be a serious problem, and is hereditary. Another problem is cataracts that Golden Retriever's get in their eyes. They also have skin allergies sometimes that you would need to see your vet to usually take care of.
Vince Stead has been raising dogs for over 25 years now. He has written 15 books, including "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
Golden Retriever's are perfect family dogs, as they love companionship, being with families, being with people in general. They make excellent training dogs for many causes, as they are one of the most easiest breeds of dog to train. Golden Retriever's are lovable, smart, easy to train, good temperament, great addition to any family or house hold usually.
Golden Retriever's don't really make very good watch dogs. But any dog in the home is more likely to scare away a burglar, than no dog at all. The Golden Retriever has a very loud sounding bark, but he or she is more likely to lick and love the stranger, than attack them, and that is one reason that make great family dogs, they are not usually never aggressive, and they are great with children, when socialized correctly when they are young.
Make sure your Golden Retriever has plenty of fresh water at all times. I live in Southern California, and we had a pool at the time in the back yard, and one day my Golden Retriever named Baxter, got heat stroke, I took him to my local vet, and they kept him over night, and told me they did not know if he would make it.
This was over 25 years ago, but I remember I made him the nicest steak, and he had not appetite, usually he would of drove me wild for that steak, and here I was holding it inches from his nose, and he was just moving his head away, he had no appetite at all. I could not get him to drink any water, and I thought he might fade on me.
I went to the store, and bought some baby food, and I bought a turkey baster, and I filled that turkey baster up with baby food, and I took Baxter's jaw, and I open it with one hand, and I forced several squirts of food into his throat, because I thought I could not let him die, I had to make sure he had food, and baby food he could take, and then later, he started drinking water by himself, and I believe the next day, he enjoyed that whole steak I make for him earlier!
Golden Retriever's are very special dogs. They earn one of the top spots for helping out humans in so many different ways. The average size Golden Retriever will be anywhere from 50 to 70 pounds, males usually weighing the most. Their coats and a beautiful color, but not red. They need plenty of love and exercise, as they are a large breed dog. Golden Retriever's will shed hair on you regularly, so make sure you brush often.
Some of the things that are pretty common in Golden Retriever's is hip dysplasia, which can be a serious problem, and is hereditary. Another problem is cataracts that Golden Retriever's get in their eyes. They also have skin allergies sometimes that you would need to see your vet to usually take care of.
Vince Stead has been raising dogs for over 25 years now. He has written 15 books, including "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
What the Benefits of Microchipping Your Dog Are to You
If you've been wondering if microchipping your dog is a good thing, it is, if you ask me. It's just like anything, if you ask 7 different veterinarian's the same question, you might get some totally different answers and opinions, so just use your common sense.
A microchip that is placed inside your dog, usually between the shoulder blades, and with a syringe that looks pretty much like the one dogs get their shots with. The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice. It is inserted by your veterinarian, and different vets sell different packages, but relatively all the same.
It is really no more painful to your dog then them getting vaccinated, and if you ever lose your dog, this is one of the best ways of hoping to get him or her back.
The microchip is basically a transmitter, that the skin just grows right back over, and it stays with your dog, for their entire life. The transmitter does not require any batteries or maintenance. It is embedded with a number the company supplies and your veterinarian will have much more details on, you will have to pay a one time fee for this service.
When a scanner that a vet or animal shelter should have on hand these days, maybe some smaller out in the country vets still don't have access to one, but if they do, the scanner would make the transmitter give us a signal, that the scanner could read. Since it is universal, injecting the microchip behind the shoulder blades, but over time and years, some dogs may have growth movement.
Millions of dogs get lost every year. One of the best ways to make sure your puppy or dog does not get lost in the first place, is to be a responsible pet owner, and make sure your home and yard are puppy and dog proof, just like you might do for a real baby in your home.
Make sure fences and gates are secure, make sure there are no holes being dug you don't know about. Make sure your dog gets plenty of exercise and care and love, so they don't feel the need to go elsewhere.
If for some reason your dog becomes lost, the collar and tags might get lost or removed, and then it is nearly impossible to find the rightful owner sometimes, and the worst you can imagine might happen, and with the microchip, it is not a for sure bet, but your odds are much higher of getting your lost dog back, then if you did not have it.
Hopefully your puppy or dog has a very nice place to live, either indoors or outdoors, and they like their surroundings, and never dream of running or getting away, but if for some reason, they are in heat, or they hear kids playing, or the mail delivery person coming, and they want to escape, or they just get loose by accident, like a small child leaving the door open, and then they are long gone, that microchip is going to play a much bigger role in finding him or her, and I really hope it works for everyone!
Vince Stead has been raising dogs for over 25 years now. He has written 15 books, including "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
A microchip that is placed inside your dog, usually between the shoulder blades, and with a syringe that looks pretty much like the one dogs get their shots with. The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice. It is inserted by your veterinarian, and different vets sell different packages, but relatively all the same.
It is really no more painful to your dog then them getting vaccinated, and if you ever lose your dog, this is one of the best ways of hoping to get him or her back.
The microchip is basically a transmitter, that the skin just grows right back over, and it stays with your dog, for their entire life. The transmitter does not require any batteries or maintenance. It is embedded with a number the company supplies and your veterinarian will have much more details on, you will have to pay a one time fee for this service.
When a scanner that a vet or animal shelter should have on hand these days, maybe some smaller out in the country vets still don't have access to one, but if they do, the scanner would make the transmitter give us a signal, that the scanner could read. Since it is universal, injecting the microchip behind the shoulder blades, but over time and years, some dogs may have growth movement.
Millions of dogs get lost every year. One of the best ways to make sure your puppy or dog does not get lost in the first place, is to be a responsible pet owner, and make sure your home and yard are puppy and dog proof, just like you might do for a real baby in your home.
Make sure fences and gates are secure, make sure there are no holes being dug you don't know about. Make sure your dog gets plenty of exercise and care and love, so they don't feel the need to go elsewhere.
If for some reason your dog becomes lost, the collar and tags might get lost or removed, and then it is nearly impossible to find the rightful owner sometimes, and the worst you can imagine might happen, and with the microchip, it is not a for sure bet, but your odds are much higher of getting your lost dog back, then if you did not have it.
Hopefully your puppy or dog has a very nice place to live, either indoors or outdoors, and they like their surroundings, and never dream of running or getting away, but if for some reason, they are in heat, or they hear kids playing, or the mail delivery person coming, and they want to escape, or they just get loose by accident, like a small child leaving the door open, and then they are long gone, that microchip is going to play a much bigger role in finding him or her, and I really hope it works for everyone!
Vince Stead has been raising dogs for over 25 years now. He has written 15 books, including "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
What You Should Know About Puppy Teeth
There is no doubt about it, puppies are going to chew on things! Dogs will have 28 baby teeth, and 42 permanent teeth. When a puppy is roughly 2 to 3 weeks old, their baby teeth start to come in. All their baby teeth should be in place by roughly 8 weeks of age.
The puppies new teeth are very tiny and sharp, and will hurt your fingers when they get a hold of them. Most mothers will start to wean their babies at 5 to 6 weeks old.
Your puppies baby teeth will start to come out around 8 to 12 weeks of age. By roughly 8 months old, your dogs permanent teeth should all be in. You should make sure that all baby teeth are out, so that a tooth does not get left in, and another one come in and crowd the space, and also give your dog pain. You would need to visit the vet if you see this happening.
Your puppy is going to want to chew on something, just like a real baby, their teeth are coming in, and they want to relieve some for the pain, and it is good for them to chew, to help the teeth come thru. You would want to get some appropriate chew items to help them.
You could start to train your dog to have their teeth brushed. You can pick up doggie tooth supplies at your local pet store usually, and get down and dirty, and brush your doggies teeth. Rawhide chews are an excellent source of good tooth hygiene, as they are good for your dogs teeth, and can help take off build up plaque, and dogs usually love it also!
A lot of puppies and dogs end up getting human food, usually from the weakest link in the family. If your dog is under the table, they usually will go to the person they think will mostly likely give them some food scraps. If you do, just remember, chocolate and some nuts can kill your dog, never give chocolate. Raisins can be just as deadly for your dog, do not give, they can shut down your dogs kidneys, so be very careful of these products and your puppy or dog.
Vince Stead has been raising dogs for over 25 years now. He has written several books about dogs, one called Sammy the Runaway Mastiff.
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
The puppies new teeth are very tiny and sharp, and will hurt your fingers when they get a hold of them. Most mothers will start to wean their babies at 5 to 6 weeks old.
Your puppies baby teeth will start to come out around 8 to 12 weeks of age. By roughly 8 months old, your dogs permanent teeth should all be in. You should make sure that all baby teeth are out, so that a tooth does not get left in, and another one come in and crowd the space, and also give your dog pain. You would need to visit the vet if you see this happening.
Your puppy is going to want to chew on something, just like a real baby, their teeth are coming in, and they want to relieve some for the pain, and it is good for them to chew, to help the teeth come thru. You would want to get some appropriate chew items to help them.
You could start to train your dog to have their teeth brushed. You can pick up doggie tooth supplies at your local pet store usually, and get down and dirty, and brush your doggies teeth. Rawhide chews are an excellent source of good tooth hygiene, as they are good for your dogs teeth, and can help take off build up plaque, and dogs usually love it also!
A lot of puppies and dogs end up getting human food, usually from the weakest link in the family. If your dog is under the table, they usually will go to the person they think will mostly likely give them some food scraps. If you do, just remember, chocolate and some nuts can kill your dog, never give chocolate. Raisins can be just as deadly for your dog, do not give, they can shut down your dogs kidneys, so be very careful of these products and your puppy or dog.
Vince Stead has been raising dogs for over 25 years now. He has written several books about dogs, one called Sammy the Runaway Mastiff.
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
How Invisible Fencing Typically Works to Train and Protect Your Dog
Hopefully this will give you a basic understanding on how invisible fencing for your dog should work, and if it is for you, or not for you, only you can decide if you agree with invisible fencing. Not all yards are the same, and by no means, not all dogs are the same, but it should work for most people that use it correctly.
The system would usually entail you trenching a trench, or digging up the ground along the path you want your invisible fencing to go. Just pretend it is an invisible wall, and where you put the wires, will be where the invisible fencing will be located at.
You would want to check with your local utilities or power company before digging up and installing the wires. But it is not that difficult, for the average person, as long as they follow the instructions carefully for the system they purchase.
Your dog would be fitted with a collar, that has some sensors that stick out, and contact the dogs skin. From what I hear, the dog does not get a shock, but a surprising jolt, and since dogs can not talk, we will really never know what they feel, until we find a dog that can talk, and we put him or her on television, and they tell us everything that is wrong with dogs, and kids would love that story, but you get the idea!
The way it works is, you bury the wires underneath the lawn, so you don't have wire everywhere, or you can also run it along wooden fences, not metal ones, and that could be a boundary wall, so they don't dig out, but you don't have to dig up that section, because a fence is already their, basically making them stop digging out, or jumping up on the fence any more.
The collar would require batteries, and a test period, and training sessions with your dog, so that he or she understands what is desired of them, and they are training properly about where they can, and where they can not go in the yard. They do have systems for inside the home, for dogs that jump over gates, and you could find that on the internet for inside places.
You would place red flags along the path of the invisible fencing, for training purposes with your dog. Your dog needs to be able to see the invisible lines first, and that is what the flags are put in the ground for. A system that is working fine, would give the dog several peeps warning him or her that they are getting to close to the fence.
If they do not move back, they will get a shock or surprise jolt, depending on how you look at it, since the dog can't tell us, and the part you really need to teach your dog, before you let him or her loose or on their own, is to turn away from the fence, and go back.
You could teach them this, by turning it into a fun game for both of you. You would train your dog, by taking them up to the fence, and when the warning beeping starts to go off, you could turn around and run, and call your dog to come too, and then when he or she comes, you could give them some praise, and teach them to turn back, not go thru it.
Like anything, you would actually need to teach them to go thru it, so they know what they are in for. Walk with them, and when the warning beeping is going off, let them experience the effect of the surprise, as I'm hoping they are getting a surprise rather than a shock, but if this saves them from running out in the street and getting hit and killed by a car or truck, or getting lose and biting someone, then I believe they need to learn what happens if they don't come back, while you are their, rather then while you are away.
You would leave the red flags up, until you think your dog is ready for them to be taken down. As with anything you love, take good care of your dog, and watch them and keep and eye on them. If you just use common sense, and follow the directions on the kit you buy, and don't take any short cuts, do it right the first time, it will work, just plan everything ahead of time, and give your dog plenty of time to learn the new system with you, and you both should be happier and safer!
Vince Stead has been raising dogs for over 25 years now. He has written 15 books, including "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
The system would usually entail you trenching a trench, or digging up the ground along the path you want your invisible fencing to go. Just pretend it is an invisible wall, and where you put the wires, will be where the invisible fencing will be located at.
You would want to check with your local utilities or power company before digging up and installing the wires. But it is not that difficult, for the average person, as long as they follow the instructions carefully for the system they purchase.
Your dog would be fitted with a collar, that has some sensors that stick out, and contact the dogs skin. From what I hear, the dog does not get a shock, but a surprising jolt, and since dogs can not talk, we will really never know what they feel, until we find a dog that can talk, and we put him or her on television, and they tell us everything that is wrong with dogs, and kids would love that story, but you get the idea!
The way it works is, you bury the wires underneath the lawn, so you don't have wire everywhere, or you can also run it along wooden fences, not metal ones, and that could be a boundary wall, so they don't dig out, but you don't have to dig up that section, because a fence is already their, basically making them stop digging out, or jumping up on the fence any more.
The collar would require batteries, and a test period, and training sessions with your dog, so that he or she understands what is desired of them, and they are training properly about where they can, and where they can not go in the yard. They do have systems for inside the home, for dogs that jump over gates, and you could find that on the internet for inside places.
You would place red flags along the path of the invisible fencing, for training purposes with your dog. Your dog needs to be able to see the invisible lines first, and that is what the flags are put in the ground for. A system that is working fine, would give the dog several peeps warning him or her that they are getting to close to the fence.
If they do not move back, they will get a shock or surprise jolt, depending on how you look at it, since the dog can't tell us, and the part you really need to teach your dog, before you let him or her loose or on their own, is to turn away from the fence, and go back.
You could teach them this, by turning it into a fun game for both of you. You would train your dog, by taking them up to the fence, and when the warning beeping starts to go off, you could turn around and run, and call your dog to come too, and then when he or she comes, you could give them some praise, and teach them to turn back, not go thru it.
Like anything, you would actually need to teach them to go thru it, so they know what they are in for. Walk with them, and when the warning beeping is going off, let them experience the effect of the surprise, as I'm hoping they are getting a surprise rather than a shock, but if this saves them from running out in the street and getting hit and killed by a car or truck, or getting lose and biting someone, then I believe they need to learn what happens if they don't come back, while you are their, rather then while you are away.
You would leave the red flags up, until you think your dog is ready for them to be taken down. As with anything you love, take good care of your dog, and watch them and keep and eye on them. If you just use common sense, and follow the directions on the kit you buy, and don't take any short cuts, do it right the first time, it will work, just plan everything ahead of time, and give your dog plenty of time to learn the new system with you, and you both should be happier and safer!
Vince Stead has been raising dogs for over 25 years now. He has written 15 books, including "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
How to Make Sure Your Dog Is Eating A Healthy Amount of Food
You as the dog owner, have the responsibility to make sure your dog is not under fed, or over fed. Some mature dogs can have free food out all day long, and eat just the right amount on their own, and some other dogs, just might eat non stop, and hurt themselves, and then you usually have to stop that, and feed them a measured amount twice a day, so they don't over eat, every dog is different.
Younger puppies and dogs usually are very energetic, and burn off some steam, but you should still exercise them, and take them to obedience classes if you can. Older dogs get more set in their ways, and tend to sleep more as they get older. Older dogs still need exercise, but not long periods of it, it is best to give them plenty of times to go out and exercise with you, just shorter periods of time.
You can ask your vet what is the best food to give your dog, each vet will have his or her own opinion, and then try to stick with what they tell you. You can also go online and use a weight chart, and determine roughly how much your dog should be eating daily. You can measure that amount into their bowl twice daily, and if they are eating it all, you can increase the amount, to control weight gain or lose, just like decreasing the amount you give them. Your vet should be able to tell you what your dogs daily intake should be, and then try to stick to that.
Make sure you have plenty of fresh drinking water available at all times for your puppy or dog. If you leave your dog inside a crate, make sure there is amble water supply. Dogs, just like humans, would prefer a nice cool drink of refreshing water, rather then a drink from old warm water, with dog hairs floating in it, give your dog fresh water as often as you can.
Vince Stead has been raising dogs for over 25 years now. He has written a book called "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff."
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
Younger puppies and dogs usually are very energetic, and burn off some steam, but you should still exercise them, and take them to obedience classes if you can. Older dogs get more set in their ways, and tend to sleep more as they get older. Older dogs still need exercise, but not long periods of it, it is best to give them plenty of times to go out and exercise with you, just shorter periods of time.
You can ask your vet what is the best food to give your dog, each vet will have his or her own opinion, and then try to stick with what they tell you. You can also go online and use a weight chart, and determine roughly how much your dog should be eating daily. You can measure that amount into their bowl twice daily, and if they are eating it all, you can increase the amount, to control weight gain or lose, just like decreasing the amount you give them. Your vet should be able to tell you what your dogs daily intake should be, and then try to stick to that.
Make sure you have plenty of fresh drinking water available at all times for your puppy or dog. If you leave your dog inside a crate, make sure there is amble water supply. Dogs, just like humans, would prefer a nice cool drink of refreshing water, rather then a drink from old warm water, with dog hairs floating in it, give your dog fresh water as often as you can.
Vince Stead has been raising dogs for over 25 years now. He has written a book called "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff."
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
What to Expect Before and During Your Dog Having Puppies
Dogs will usually give birth roughly 63 days after breeding. This is the time you would want to get things ready for the new mother. You would want to build a whelping box, so the mother has a nice safe place to raise the puppies.
Before the mother gives birth, she will usually start digging, scratching, trying to find a place to hide, to make a place like a den to give birth, as their natural instinct will take over. I have seen a dog in the woods, give birth with not help from a human, and when I got their, she had cleared a spot in the leave, and pushed it all away, and make a small den, and her 5 puppies were doing fine, and all healthy.
You would not want your dog to have puppies in the woods, but that was a site I witnessed. You would hopefully have a whelping box make up for your dog, that has safely rails inside, so the mother does not squeeze any of the puppies, and she can't lean up against them, and smoother then by accident.
It is better if you are with the mother, while she is giving birth. You mostly need to be their, in case the cord is wrapped around the puppies head, or the mother can not get it out herself, after trying. Always let the mother do it herself, if there is a problem, has clean towels, and a sterile pair of scissors handy to cut the umbilical cord in case of emergency.
Usually the mother will have one puppy at a time, sometimes pretty quick, and sometimes about an hour apart. When each puppy comes out, the mother will take the sac, and lick it and get it open, and then start licking the baby, and this will get the puppy to breath. Next, the mother will chew part of the umbilical cord off, with a long piece still hanging on the babies, they she will chew off even more later.
Your dog will appreciate you more, by being with her, and be gentle with her, and tell her she is doing good. If for any reason something goes wrong, you would need to make sure you get the sac off of the puppy, and then take the towel to dry them up quickly, and then rub their chest to try to get some air into them, so they can breath. You would then take the sterile scissor, and cut the umbilical cord, and then give the puppy to the mother so she can lick her, then put her on one of the teats so the baby can immediately eat.
Depending on how your dog is, and how she feels most comfortable, some dogs will squat and give birth, others will lay on their side, and let them come out that way. Giving birth is a natural thing, you should just be present for emergencies, and to sooth your dog.
A dog out in the wide that has her puppies on her own, will be much more protective of her pups, and maybe even growl or bite you if you try to get close to the puppies. If you are right their in the box with her, when she is giving birth, and you are helping her, and putting each puppy on a teat, and making sure they all get milk, she will much more likely welcome you into her pack, and it will be much easier for you, when it comes time to socialize the puppies.
At roughly 2 weeks, the puppies eyes and ears will be opening, and then not much longer after that, the puppies will be playing with each other, and jumping around, and nursing from mom non stop almost it seems. You should have your dog checked out by a vet, before birth, and after birth, and you can take the puppies in also for a check up.
Mothers will usually start to wean their puppies about 5 weeks of age. You will start your puppies on a feeding schedule, and its' best to search for the proper amount and schedule online, but a little common sense can go along way. All puppies need to be vaccinated against puppy diseases at the proper time. You can have your vet do this, and some pet stores offer this service, and some times you can administer the shots yourself, but learn before you do that.
All dogs must have a rabies shot, and only a qualified vet can administer rabies shots, and not until the puppy has reached 4 months old, and not any sooner than that. The rabies shot is very important, as is the shots that are typically called either 5 in 1, or 7 in 1, and you would give them in a series, after waiting a certain amount of time, you would give another shot, usually 3 sets of shots, but with anything, you should consult your veterinarian, and make sure you read any directions very carefully, before trying to do it yourself.
I personally have been buying my own shots for years. I usually get them in a box of 25, that I keep chilled, and I buy them on the internet, and they come in a box with dry ice usually, from a well respected company, one of the biggest I believe, and I do see how it has become harder to buy online, and some companies have discontinued selling to the public, so please do some research.
While your dog is pregnant, she will require more food and water, she is eating for several now! When the puppies are born, and right after, your mother is going to be hungry. I suggest you give her some canned dog food, that is easy for her to digest, and lay off the dry bits for a bit, make sure she has plenty of water, and the softer food will be more gentle on her system, she since just gave birth. I find the mothers are extremely hungry after giving birth, just something I notice with raising dogs for over 25 years now.
For the first several weeks, the mother will use her tongue, to stimulate the puppies, and give them bowl movements, and the mother will clean and lick up all the accidents the little puppies make, until they get to much for the mother, usually right around the time she starts weaning them, and you will start feeding them.
Besides keeping everything clean, your job is not that hard for the first 5 weeks, the mother will be the one doing all the work, as you start to feed the puppies, and clean up the box, you will get much more involved, trust me, I've been cleaning up after dogs and puppies for many years, that's one reason you teach your dog to go in a certain spot, right from the beginning.
Your dog should already have a regular vet, and he or she should be aware that your dog will be giving birth. If you suspect any unusual activity, or smelly, foul, orange or reddish discharge, or any other thing you might think is wrong, get her to the vet as soon as you can, don't let your dog go thru any pain, and don't let any of the puppies get hurt, if you can help it.
If you use common sense, and read several different articles about dogs giving birth, that is the best way to teach yourself about it, don't read one article, read several different opinions, you will learn much more that way.
Vince Stead has been raising dogs for over 25 years now. He has written a book called "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
Before the mother gives birth, she will usually start digging, scratching, trying to find a place to hide, to make a place like a den to give birth, as their natural instinct will take over. I have seen a dog in the woods, give birth with not help from a human, and when I got their, she had cleared a spot in the leave, and pushed it all away, and make a small den, and her 5 puppies were doing fine, and all healthy.
You would not want your dog to have puppies in the woods, but that was a site I witnessed. You would hopefully have a whelping box make up for your dog, that has safely rails inside, so the mother does not squeeze any of the puppies, and she can't lean up against them, and smoother then by accident.
It is better if you are with the mother, while she is giving birth. You mostly need to be their, in case the cord is wrapped around the puppies head, or the mother can not get it out herself, after trying. Always let the mother do it herself, if there is a problem, has clean towels, and a sterile pair of scissors handy to cut the umbilical cord in case of emergency.
Usually the mother will have one puppy at a time, sometimes pretty quick, and sometimes about an hour apart. When each puppy comes out, the mother will take the sac, and lick it and get it open, and then start licking the baby, and this will get the puppy to breath. Next, the mother will chew part of the umbilical cord off, with a long piece still hanging on the babies, they she will chew off even more later.
Your dog will appreciate you more, by being with her, and be gentle with her, and tell her she is doing good. If for any reason something goes wrong, you would need to make sure you get the sac off of the puppy, and then take the towel to dry them up quickly, and then rub their chest to try to get some air into them, so they can breath. You would then take the sterile scissor, and cut the umbilical cord, and then give the puppy to the mother so she can lick her, then put her on one of the teats so the baby can immediately eat.
Depending on how your dog is, and how she feels most comfortable, some dogs will squat and give birth, others will lay on their side, and let them come out that way. Giving birth is a natural thing, you should just be present for emergencies, and to sooth your dog.
A dog out in the wide that has her puppies on her own, will be much more protective of her pups, and maybe even growl or bite you if you try to get close to the puppies. If you are right their in the box with her, when she is giving birth, and you are helping her, and putting each puppy on a teat, and making sure they all get milk, she will much more likely welcome you into her pack, and it will be much easier for you, when it comes time to socialize the puppies.
At roughly 2 weeks, the puppies eyes and ears will be opening, and then not much longer after that, the puppies will be playing with each other, and jumping around, and nursing from mom non stop almost it seems. You should have your dog checked out by a vet, before birth, and after birth, and you can take the puppies in also for a check up.
Mothers will usually start to wean their puppies about 5 weeks of age. You will start your puppies on a feeding schedule, and its' best to search for the proper amount and schedule online, but a little common sense can go along way. All puppies need to be vaccinated against puppy diseases at the proper time. You can have your vet do this, and some pet stores offer this service, and some times you can administer the shots yourself, but learn before you do that.
All dogs must have a rabies shot, and only a qualified vet can administer rabies shots, and not until the puppy has reached 4 months old, and not any sooner than that. The rabies shot is very important, as is the shots that are typically called either 5 in 1, or 7 in 1, and you would give them in a series, after waiting a certain amount of time, you would give another shot, usually 3 sets of shots, but with anything, you should consult your veterinarian, and make sure you read any directions very carefully, before trying to do it yourself.
I personally have been buying my own shots for years. I usually get them in a box of 25, that I keep chilled, and I buy them on the internet, and they come in a box with dry ice usually, from a well respected company, one of the biggest I believe, and I do see how it has become harder to buy online, and some companies have discontinued selling to the public, so please do some research.
While your dog is pregnant, she will require more food and water, she is eating for several now! When the puppies are born, and right after, your mother is going to be hungry. I suggest you give her some canned dog food, that is easy for her to digest, and lay off the dry bits for a bit, make sure she has plenty of water, and the softer food will be more gentle on her system, she since just gave birth. I find the mothers are extremely hungry after giving birth, just something I notice with raising dogs for over 25 years now.
For the first several weeks, the mother will use her tongue, to stimulate the puppies, and give them bowl movements, and the mother will clean and lick up all the accidents the little puppies make, until they get to much for the mother, usually right around the time she starts weaning them, and you will start feeding them.
Besides keeping everything clean, your job is not that hard for the first 5 weeks, the mother will be the one doing all the work, as you start to feed the puppies, and clean up the box, you will get much more involved, trust me, I've been cleaning up after dogs and puppies for many years, that's one reason you teach your dog to go in a certain spot, right from the beginning.
Your dog should already have a regular vet, and he or she should be aware that your dog will be giving birth. If you suspect any unusual activity, or smelly, foul, orange or reddish discharge, or any other thing you might think is wrong, get her to the vet as soon as you can, don't let your dog go thru any pain, and don't let any of the puppies get hurt, if you can help it.
If you use common sense, and read several different articles about dogs giving birth, that is the best way to teach yourself about it, don't read one article, read several different opinions, you will learn much more that way.
Vince Stead has been raising dogs for over 25 years now. He has written a book called "Sammy the Runaway Mastiff".
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
How to Make Your Own Healthy Dog Food Yourself
I've heard stories, where some dog foods are made from the lowest quality ingredients, and to cure some dog allergies, or allergic reactions, some people have made their own quality dog food, and the problems went away, with a better diet, and more quality ingredients.
If you've ever noticed your puppy or dog might have extra gas, and it seems to smell really bad, it is not your puppy or dogs fault, most likely the dog food you are feeding him or her, has plenty of soy beans as one of the ingredients, and you know what happens when humans eat to many beans, they have excess gas also, and you don't want to be in the same room with them either!
One of the ways to make sure your puppy or full grown dog is eat healthy, is to make their food yourself. You are in control of your dogs weight and health. Remember that some name brand dog foods, might use meat that is good for dogs, but unfit for human consumption. That might tell you something. Most vets will tell you that store bought dog food, is not the best dog food for your puppy or dog.
A good rule of thumb to remember is, if you are cooking food for your family, why not make some for your dog also at the same time. You would not want to give your dog any junk food, candy, chocolate, nuts, and other things to are dangerous to some types of dogs, and not others for some reason.
If you going to make home made dog food for your dog, it is best to consult your veterinarian first, so that he or she knows. Then you can find some excellent ideas online on what you would like to make your dog, and just remember, most dogs need roughly 40% meat, 30% Starch and roughtly 30% vegetables.
If you use your common sense, you would know when you are giving your puppy or dog a good meal. If you have a pot roast, and your family loves it, your dog is more than certain going to love it also. He or she might not love their dog food you buy at the store, and if you want to make sure he or she is getting the best ingredients you can find, you would want to make it yourself then. You can actually get the whole family involved, and your dog is going to love you for it!
Vince Stead has been raising dogs for over 25 years now. He has over 15 books up for sale under his name so far.
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
If you've ever noticed your puppy or dog might have extra gas, and it seems to smell really bad, it is not your puppy or dogs fault, most likely the dog food you are feeding him or her, has plenty of soy beans as one of the ingredients, and you know what happens when humans eat to many beans, they have excess gas also, and you don't want to be in the same room with them either!
One of the ways to make sure your puppy or full grown dog is eat healthy, is to make their food yourself. You are in control of your dogs weight and health. Remember that some name brand dog foods, might use meat that is good for dogs, but unfit for human consumption. That might tell you something. Most vets will tell you that store bought dog food, is not the best dog food for your puppy or dog.
A good rule of thumb to remember is, if you are cooking food for your family, why not make some for your dog also at the same time. You would not want to give your dog any junk food, candy, chocolate, nuts, and other things to are dangerous to some types of dogs, and not others for some reason.
If you going to make home made dog food for your dog, it is best to consult your veterinarian first, so that he or she knows. Then you can find some excellent ideas online on what you would like to make your dog, and just remember, most dogs need roughly 40% meat, 30% Starch and roughtly 30% vegetables.
If you use your common sense, you would know when you are giving your puppy or dog a good meal. If you have a pot roast, and your family loves it, your dog is more than certain going to love it also. He or she might not love their dog food you buy at the store, and if you want to make sure he or she is getting the best ingredients you can find, you would want to make it yourself then. You can actually get the whole family involved, and your dog is going to love you for it!
Vince Stead has been raising dogs for over 25 years now. He has over 15 books up for sale under his name so far.
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
How to Dock the Tails of a Litter of Cocker Spaniel Puppies
I had the job of docking the tails of a litter of puppies, and the only reason I did this, was because I wanted to know how to do it myself, since I figure I should know as much about my dogs as I can, and I knew a veterinarian was going to do this, and they do charge money for this, and I wanted to know how to do this myself.
Well, lucky enough for me, I know a lady, that breeds dogs, and she has a 1 hour show on Animal Planet, and she has been raising and breeding dogs for years, and lucky enough for me, I know her!
Now I don't recommend this to the novice or person that is could not handle it. In some countries, it is illegal to dock the tail on a dog. In some countries, like the United States, they still do it, and recommend it, because the Cocker Spaniel Dog's tail, gets to bushy, that it will pick up all kinds of things, and become a big mess pretty quick. This is the main reason that the tails are docked.
There are different ways to dock the dogs tails. One way is with a band, that you put on the puppies tail, and it will eventually make the tail just fall off. Some veterinarian's will tell you different times to cut the tail, if you ask 5 different veterinarian's you might get several different time frames. Usually 2 to 3 days is the normal, but you should always check with your vet first, and let them know what you are doing.
When we did it, we also removed the extra claw dogs have, that they do not use, and you would not want it to get caught up on anything, while they are playing or jumping around.
Some of the items we needed to dock the tails, would be, sterilized scissors, a burning iron or soldering iron, one with a small tip that gets red hot. Some rubbing alcohol, cotton swabs, and fresh clean towels.
She taught me that you put a tight rubber band on the puppies tail, and the reason you want to do it early in life, is they can not feel it, at least that is what people say, and when I did it, it is like anything, they notice, but they don't freak out about it.
After we cut the tail at the right place, you can ask your vet, or look it up online. I remember when I took my litter of puppies to the my vet a long time ago, he did not seem to know much about tail docking, and he asked me what place he should cut the tails, luckily enough I knew already, and he is the vet.
After you cut the tails off, you would take the heating iron, and put it right on the spot where you just cut it off, this sounds like the brutal part, but it is necessary so the puppy won't have any bleeding. You just for a second, tough the fresh cut, and the iron will burn it, and make it so it won't bleed anymore. You would use the rubbing alcohol to sterilize everything, and clean the puppies tails.
I had my lady friend that raises dogs teach me how to dock the tails myself, and she had lots of experience, and does all the dog shows, she loves showing off her dogs, and she had a TV show about it that I saw. The 2nd time I did a litter of puppies, I asked my 18 year old son at the time, to help me do them. He helped me do them, then when it was over, the told me he never wanted to do it again, he felt like he was going to pass out, he told me, and it's not for everyone for sure.
That was the only 2 litters of puppies I ever did myself, and I have went back to having the vet do them, and even for that, check about, I found a different vet that had much more experience, and he charged about half what the first vet was charging me. I wanted the experience of doing it myself, because I just needed to know.
Vince Stead has 15 books he has written so far, and he has been raising dogs for over 25 years now.
He was in the navy for 8 years as a Yeoman, and he visited 16 countries, and went around the world in 1986. He was on a destroyer, a submarine tender, a short stint on an aircraft carrier, and 4 years shore duty at a VAW squadron.
He has worked for himself for the last 20 years, and lives in San Diego.
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com.
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
Well, lucky enough for me, I know a lady, that breeds dogs, and she has a 1 hour show on Animal Planet, and she has been raising and breeding dogs for years, and lucky enough for me, I know her!
Now I don't recommend this to the novice or person that is could not handle it. In some countries, it is illegal to dock the tail on a dog. In some countries, like the United States, they still do it, and recommend it, because the Cocker Spaniel Dog's tail, gets to bushy, that it will pick up all kinds of things, and become a big mess pretty quick. This is the main reason that the tails are docked.
There are different ways to dock the dogs tails. One way is with a band, that you put on the puppies tail, and it will eventually make the tail just fall off. Some veterinarian's will tell you different times to cut the tail, if you ask 5 different veterinarian's you might get several different time frames. Usually 2 to 3 days is the normal, but you should always check with your vet first, and let them know what you are doing.
When we did it, we also removed the extra claw dogs have, that they do not use, and you would not want it to get caught up on anything, while they are playing or jumping around.
Some of the items we needed to dock the tails, would be, sterilized scissors, a burning iron or soldering iron, one with a small tip that gets red hot. Some rubbing alcohol, cotton swabs, and fresh clean towels.
She taught me that you put a tight rubber band on the puppies tail, and the reason you want to do it early in life, is they can not feel it, at least that is what people say, and when I did it, it is like anything, they notice, but they don't freak out about it.
After we cut the tail at the right place, you can ask your vet, or look it up online. I remember when I took my litter of puppies to the my vet a long time ago, he did not seem to know much about tail docking, and he asked me what place he should cut the tails, luckily enough I knew already, and he is the vet.
After you cut the tails off, you would take the heating iron, and put it right on the spot where you just cut it off, this sounds like the brutal part, but it is necessary so the puppy won't have any bleeding. You just for a second, tough the fresh cut, and the iron will burn it, and make it so it won't bleed anymore. You would use the rubbing alcohol to sterilize everything, and clean the puppies tails.
I had my lady friend that raises dogs teach me how to dock the tails myself, and she had lots of experience, and does all the dog shows, she loves showing off her dogs, and she had a TV show about it that I saw. The 2nd time I did a litter of puppies, I asked my 18 year old son at the time, to help me do them. He helped me do them, then when it was over, the told me he never wanted to do it again, he felt like he was going to pass out, he told me, and it's not for everyone for sure.
That was the only 2 litters of puppies I ever did myself, and I have went back to having the vet do them, and even for that, check about, I found a different vet that had much more experience, and he charged about half what the first vet was charging me. I wanted the experience of doing it myself, because I just needed to know.
Vince Stead has 15 books he has written so far, and he has been raising dogs for over 25 years now.
He was in the navy for 8 years as a Yeoman, and he visited 16 countries, and went around the world in 1986. He was on a destroyer, a submarine tender, a short stint on an aircraft carrier, and 4 years shore duty at a VAW squadron.
He has worked for himself for the last 20 years, and lives in San Diego.
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com.
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
Characteristics of A Labrador Retriever As A Hunting and Family Dog
Labrador Retrievers come in basically 3 colors, black, yellow and chocolate colors. The black color is black or course, and the yellow can be in many different shades, as the same for a chocolate lab, from light chocolate to dark chocolate. Sometimes a Labrador Retriever might have a small patch of white on his or her chest, that is normal.
The Labrador Retriever's coat is fur is pretty cool actually. They have 2 layers of hair coats that protect them from cold and water. That is one of the reason the Labrador Retriever is such a nice hunting dog. Labrador Retrievers are great at fetching items, like toys and birds that have been shot from hunting.
The Labrador Retriever's first coat is soft and warm, this helps keep them dry and warm. The 2nd coat, or outer coat, is a harder coat, and it is the one that is almost water repellent. The water just about comes right off of the dogs when they get out of the water, and the first coat is keeping them warm. Of course you should never subject your dog to freezing cold water, but outside in the normal atmosphere, your Labrador Retriever should have no problems with swimming out into the water, and bring you back your toys or game, and the dog actually loves it!
Labrador Retrievers are one of the top, if not the top at any given time, the most dogs you will find in a back yard in America. Labrador Retrievers make great family pets, because they love to be around people, and they are great with children. The dogs are medium to large size, and average from 50 to 80 pounds for an average size Labrador Retriever.
Labrador Retrievers don't really make good watch dogs. They might scare someone away from their size, or their bark, but truth be told, they would rather lick someone to death, rather than stop them from taking your valuables.
Labrador Retrievers make a much better family or hunting dog, than they do a watch dog, but their size would still scare most people away, and professional burglars always say, they would rather break into a house with no dog, than a house with a dog.
Labrador Retrievers are just like their name says, they like to retrieve items, so playing fetch and teaching your dog to retrieve things for you, is what you dog will love the most!
If your wanting a good hunting dog, the Labrador Retriever is one of the best dogs you could get for this then. The Labrador Retriever is a nice weather resistant dog, which can hunt for hours and hours, and just might last longer than you when hunting!
The Retriever is a very smart dog, and they get excited, but not overly excited, which makes them great family dogs, and great hunting dogs. The Retriever is a very easy dog to teach, and will love to attend obedience classes with you.
The Labrador Retriever has a bushy tail, that is used when the dog is in the water and swimming. The tail is naturally shaped to give the dog an advantage while swimming, and he or she uses his or her tail as a rudder, to control the direction of their swim, when they have a toy or bird in their mouth, and they are swimming back to you or the boat with it.
If you are thinking about what kind of dog you might like to buy, make sure you have room for your dog to run around, or make sure you have the time to exercise him or her. A bored dog in a backyard, becomes a destructive dog, if your Labrador Retriever is digging up holes, and trying to break out, chances are, they are not getting enough exercise, Retrievers need plenty of exercise and fun times!
Vince Stead has 15 books he has written so far, and he has been raising dogs for over 25 years now.
He was in the navy for 8 years as a Yeoman, and he visited 16 countries, and went around the world in 1986. He was on a destroyer, a submarine tender, a short stint on an aircraft carrier, and 4 years shore duty at a VAW squadron.
He has worked for himself for the last 20 years, and lives in San Diego.
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com.
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
The Labrador Retriever's coat is fur is pretty cool actually. They have 2 layers of hair coats that protect them from cold and water. That is one of the reason the Labrador Retriever is such a nice hunting dog. Labrador Retrievers are great at fetching items, like toys and birds that have been shot from hunting.
The Labrador Retriever's first coat is soft and warm, this helps keep them dry and warm. The 2nd coat, or outer coat, is a harder coat, and it is the one that is almost water repellent. The water just about comes right off of the dogs when they get out of the water, and the first coat is keeping them warm. Of course you should never subject your dog to freezing cold water, but outside in the normal atmosphere, your Labrador Retriever should have no problems with swimming out into the water, and bring you back your toys or game, and the dog actually loves it!
Labrador Retrievers are one of the top, if not the top at any given time, the most dogs you will find in a back yard in America. Labrador Retrievers make great family pets, because they love to be around people, and they are great with children. The dogs are medium to large size, and average from 50 to 80 pounds for an average size Labrador Retriever.
Labrador Retrievers don't really make good watch dogs. They might scare someone away from their size, or their bark, but truth be told, they would rather lick someone to death, rather than stop them from taking your valuables.
Labrador Retrievers make a much better family or hunting dog, than they do a watch dog, but their size would still scare most people away, and professional burglars always say, they would rather break into a house with no dog, than a house with a dog.
Labrador Retrievers are just like their name says, they like to retrieve items, so playing fetch and teaching your dog to retrieve things for you, is what you dog will love the most!
If your wanting a good hunting dog, the Labrador Retriever is one of the best dogs you could get for this then. The Labrador Retriever is a nice weather resistant dog, which can hunt for hours and hours, and just might last longer than you when hunting!
The Retriever is a very smart dog, and they get excited, but not overly excited, which makes them great family dogs, and great hunting dogs. The Retriever is a very easy dog to teach, and will love to attend obedience classes with you.
The Labrador Retriever has a bushy tail, that is used when the dog is in the water and swimming. The tail is naturally shaped to give the dog an advantage while swimming, and he or she uses his or her tail as a rudder, to control the direction of their swim, when they have a toy or bird in their mouth, and they are swimming back to you or the boat with it.
If you are thinking about what kind of dog you might like to buy, make sure you have room for your dog to run around, or make sure you have the time to exercise him or her. A bored dog in a backyard, becomes a destructive dog, if your Labrador Retriever is digging up holes, and trying to break out, chances are, they are not getting enough exercise, Retrievers need plenty of exercise and fun times!
Vince Stead has 15 books he has written so far, and he has been raising dogs for over 25 years now.
He was in the navy for 8 years as a Yeoman, and he visited 16 countries, and went around the world in 1986. He was on a destroyer, a submarine tender, a short stint on an aircraft carrier, and 4 years shore duty at a VAW squadron.
He has worked for himself for the last 20 years, and lives in San Diego.
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com.
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
Some Items You Should Never Let Your Puppy or Dog Eat
Some items you should never let a puppy or dog eat, because it can harm or kill them, so you should be aware of them. I'm sure most people already know you should never give a puppy or dog chocolate, not even a little piece. Chocolate usually has caffeine in it, and even just a small amount, could kill a puppy or dog, or put them into convulsions.
Just like people, some big guys can eat 15 hot dogs, and 5 bottles of beer, and the next guy can't even eat 1 hot dog, and would never finish a bottle of beer, that is just an example really. A puppy or dog is the same way, no two dogs are going to be alike. Some dogs might be fine eating broccoli, and other dogs might bite the bullet from it, so it's just nice to know what kinds of foods could hurt your dog, and this list could change at any time really.
Some items you would not want to give your dog might include: raisins and grapes, macadamia nuts, walnuts, cooked bones (raw bones are good, cooked bones splinter and can hurt your dog much more easier that raw soft fresh bones.) You would not give avocado, onions, garlic, mushrooms, broccoli, tea or coffee, white bread, white potatoes, white rice, peppers, raw spinach and probably some other things your vet might have on a list for your dog.
Granted, some dogs might have been eating some of these products for years, but all young children need to be taught, that giving event the smallest amount of chocolate to a puppy or dog, can be deadly, even the candy bar wrappers on the ground, a dog might try to lick it up. Teach children that candy has no place in a dogs life. Some dogs can not digest broccoli for example very well, and other dogs might be just fine, but it is better to find alternative foods, since the world has so many kinds.
The best food of all, is food you make yourself, since you can actually see the real ingredients going into it. Some super market dog foods, are so full of corn and soy beans, you wonder if your dog gets any nutrition from it, unless he or she eats the whole bag, and that could be the case. If you learn the fix your dog healthy food at home, and leave out the stuff that might hurt or kill him or her, you would be doing your dog a big favor!
Vince Stead has 15 books he has written so far, and he has been raising dogs for over 25 years now.
He was in the navy for 8 years as a Yeoman, and he visited 16 countries, and went around the world in 1986. He was on a destroyer, a submarine tender, a short stint on an aircraft carrier, and 4 years shore duty at a VAW squadron.
He has worked for himself for the last 20 years, and lives in San Diego.
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com.
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
Just like people, some big guys can eat 15 hot dogs, and 5 bottles of beer, and the next guy can't even eat 1 hot dog, and would never finish a bottle of beer, that is just an example really. A puppy or dog is the same way, no two dogs are going to be alike. Some dogs might be fine eating broccoli, and other dogs might bite the bullet from it, so it's just nice to know what kinds of foods could hurt your dog, and this list could change at any time really.
Some items you would not want to give your dog might include: raisins and grapes, macadamia nuts, walnuts, cooked bones (raw bones are good, cooked bones splinter and can hurt your dog much more easier that raw soft fresh bones.) You would not give avocado, onions, garlic, mushrooms, broccoli, tea or coffee, white bread, white potatoes, white rice, peppers, raw spinach and probably some other things your vet might have on a list for your dog.
Granted, some dogs might have been eating some of these products for years, but all young children need to be taught, that giving event the smallest amount of chocolate to a puppy or dog, can be deadly, even the candy bar wrappers on the ground, a dog might try to lick it up. Teach children that candy has no place in a dogs life. Some dogs can not digest broccoli for example very well, and other dogs might be just fine, but it is better to find alternative foods, since the world has so many kinds.
The best food of all, is food you make yourself, since you can actually see the real ingredients going into it. Some super market dog foods, are so full of corn and soy beans, you wonder if your dog gets any nutrition from it, unless he or she eats the whole bag, and that could be the case. If you learn the fix your dog healthy food at home, and leave out the stuff that might hurt or kill him or her, you would be doing your dog a big favor!
Vince Stead has 15 books he has written so far, and he has been raising dogs for over 25 years now.
He was in the navy for 8 years as a Yeoman, and he visited 16 countries, and went around the world in 1986. He was on a destroyer, a submarine tender, a short stint on an aircraft carrier, and 4 years shore duty at a VAW squadron.
He has worked for himself for the last 20 years, and lives in San Diego.
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com.
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
How to Get Something Out of a Puppy or Dog's Belly Without Surgery
If your puppy or dog has chewed up something, and you don't know what to do, you could try this method maybe, but you should always go to or call your veterinarian first, and let them know what you are going to do.
Now I would not recommend this procedure to anyone really, I just wanted you to know, that there is another option out their, before resorting to costly surgery, that could hurt or kill the puppy or dog, and for those that do not have the money for surgery, I would not want you to leave something dangerous in your puppy or dog.
If your dog eats some Christmas tree ornaments, the glass kind, or some metal objects, like small staples, pins, or glass fragments, or anything else that is totally dangerous, there is one other way to get the items out, without surgery.
You would use cotton balls to do this with. You would want to buy some cotton balls, and make sure it is cotton balls, not something on the bag that says cosmetics, as that will have some other type of fibers in it, that would not be good for your dog, so make sure you get the ones that say Cotton Balls.
For small size dogs, you would use roughly 2 cotton balls, for medium size dogs, you would use about 3 to 5, and for large size dogs, you can use 6 or more. You would want to cut the cotton balls into smaller sizes. If your puppy or dog swallows glass shreds, from things like Christmas tree ornaments, or other items, you would dip the cotton balls in milk or water, and then the puppy or dog will actually eat it and swallow it. If for some reason your dog does not want to, you can actually force the cotton balls into their throat, and make them swallow it.
As the cotton works its way through the digestion system, it will pick up all the fragments of glass, even the tiniest of one, and it will get caught in the cotton material, and the cotton will protect the inside linings, so your dog will stay protected. When the puppy or dog defecates, you would want to make sure there is no bleeding, and if there is, take your puppy or dog to the veterinarian immediately.
If you suspect your puppy or dog of swallowing something, you should take them to the vet. If you think you can do it yourself, you could try this method, as the cotton balls are supposed to entangle all the bad stuff, and protect it when it is coming out the dogs body, and then if everything goes well, you have maybe just saved your dogs life. Even if you take your dog to the vet, you could mention this procedure to your vet, as not every vet is up on everything, and no to veterinarian's are the same.
Vince Stead has 15 books he has written so far, and he has been raising dogs for over 25 years now.
He was in the navy for 8 years as a Yeoman, and he visited 16 countries, and went around the world in 1986. He was on a destroyer, a submarine tender, a short stint on an aircraft carrier, and 4 years shore duty at a VAW squadron.
He has worked for himself for the last 20 years, and lives in San Diego.
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com.
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
Now I would not recommend this procedure to anyone really, I just wanted you to know, that there is another option out their, before resorting to costly surgery, that could hurt or kill the puppy or dog, and for those that do not have the money for surgery, I would not want you to leave something dangerous in your puppy or dog.
If your dog eats some Christmas tree ornaments, the glass kind, or some metal objects, like small staples, pins, or glass fragments, or anything else that is totally dangerous, there is one other way to get the items out, without surgery.
You would use cotton balls to do this with. You would want to buy some cotton balls, and make sure it is cotton balls, not something on the bag that says cosmetics, as that will have some other type of fibers in it, that would not be good for your dog, so make sure you get the ones that say Cotton Balls.
For small size dogs, you would use roughly 2 cotton balls, for medium size dogs, you would use about 3 to 5, and for large size dogs, you can use 6 or more. You would want to cut the cotton balls into smaller sizes. If your puppy or dog swallows glass shreds, from things like Christmas tree ornaments, or other items, you would dip the cotton balls in milk or water, and then the puppy or dog will actually eat it and swallow it. If for some reason your dog does not want to, you can actually force the cotton balls into their throat, and make them swallow it.
As the cotton works its way through the digestion system, it will pick up all the fragments of glass, even the tiniest of one, and it will get caught in the cotton material, and the cotton will protect the inside linings, so your dog will stay protected. When the puppy or dog defecates, you would want to make sure there is no bleeding, and if there is, take your puppy or dog to the veterinarian immediately.
If you suspect your puppy or dog of swallowing something, you should take them to the vet. If you think you can do it yourself, you could try this method, as the cotton balls are supposed to entangle all the bad stuff, and protect it when it is coming out the dogs body, and then if everything goes well, you have maybe just saved your dogs life. Even if you take your dog to the vet, you could mention this procedure to your vet, as not every vet is up on everything, and no to veterinarian's are the same.
Vince Stead has 15 books he has written so far, and he has been raising dogs for over 25 years now.
He was in the navy for 8 years as a Yeoman, and he visited 16 countries, and went around the world in 1986. He was on a destroyer, a submarine tender, a short stint on an aircraft carrier, and 4 years shore duty at a VAW squadron.
He has worked for himself for the last 20 years, and lives in San Diego.
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com.
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
How to Stop Your Puppy or Dog From Digging Holes in Your Yard or Property
How to stop your dog from digging holes in your backyard or property can be a little bit of work for you sometimes. You need to first figure out why your new puppy or dog is digging holes in your yard in the first place.
Dogs do not dig holes in your yard because they are mad at you, and want to get even. They usually do it for several reasons. The biggest reason is that they are usually bored, and they are trying to entertain themselves.
If you don't stop your dog from digging holes, he or she will not know you do not want them to dig them. In their minds, they are not doing anything wrong.
A dog might be digging holes in your yard or property, simply because they are bored. They could also be digging holes in your yard, if they are trying to get out. They could be trying to get out because there is a mate on the other side of the fence, or they are just so bored, they wanted to get out and experience more enjoyment.
If a dog is digging holes around the fence line, or under the fence, they are most likely trying to get out eventually. If they are digging holes around tree roots, or in the middle of the yard, they might be trying to dig up rodents and small animals. Just because you don't see that little animals head come out of the ground, your dog most likely does.
Some other reasons your dog might be digging holes, is he or she saw you digging up the yard with a shovel, and they think they are helping you. Another reason might be they want some attention from you. When you come home, and you see holes dug in your yard, you might yell at your dog, and not even know it, and to them, that is the attention they way, good or bad attention, they want more of it.
Whatever you do, you should never yell and scream at your dog, especially if your dog dig it long ago, while you were at work. The only time you can really train a dog to not do something, is right after they do it, so they know what they did wrong. If you yell at your dog, and they dug the hole 2 hours ago, they won't have the faintest idea why you are yelling at them right now.
Dogs prefer to dig in dirt that has been freshly dug up. They also like the smell of fertilizer, and will sometimes even roll in it, to get the smell on themselves, this lets others dogs know where they have been, just like when you go to Disneyland, you buy a hat to remind yourself you went to Disneyland, a dog rolls in the dirt, especially if it has fertilizer in it, to cover themselves with the scent.
Dogs will also dig holes in the ground, if they don't have a dog house or a place to get out of the wind and weather. If it is hot outside, they might dig to get cooler. If it is cold outside, they might dig to get warmer. Dogs in the wide, are used to making dens, and they could be making a den in your back yard.
Some dogs are born with the digging genes inside them. Mostly Labradors and Terriers are good at this, and it is almost natural for them to want to dig holes. For this purpose, if you can not stop your dog from digging holes all over the yard, then you might want to build them a place in the yard, where digging is allowed, and the rest of the yard it is not. You would need to teach your dog where it is ok to dig, and where it is forbidden.
If your dog is digging up holes in your yard, you could fill in the holes, and add some of the dogs feces into the pile of dirt you put back into the hole. Dogs do not like to dig into their own feces, or poop.
One of the best ways to teach your dog not to do something, is to take away the distraction in the first place. If your dog is trying to dig a hole to get out, put something up along the fence, so they stop seeing what they are looking at, and the temptation should go away.
Another reason your dog might be digging holes, is he or she is not getting enough exercise, and they are just bored. If you give your dog much more exercise, and even enroll him or her into obedience classes with you, you both will get much more enjoyment out of it, and your dog just really only wants to please you.
If your dog is digging holes in the backyard, and burying bones in them, you could simply stop giving him or her bones to bury. You could substitute the real bones for some toy bones, and get the ones that have treats stuck inside of them, so it takes a dog some time to get it out, and they love spending time playing, and they might not bury them on you.
If you build your dog a sandbox, or a place in the backyard to dog, and he or she goes someone else to dig, immediately tell your dog Bad Dog and take them from the spot they are digging, and take them to the new spot where it is OK for them to dig, and then tell them Good Dog at this spot, and let them dig their.
Just with anything you try to teach your dog, don't get mad if they don't pick it up right away, they will get it eventually. When they dig in the good spot, they want your praise you will give to them. If they still won't stop digging in the yard, you could scare them to quit doing it.
If your dog is still digging holes, you could use the water hose, and each time you see your dog start to dig, you could squirt them with the garden hose, this will let them know what they are doing will give them a bad reaction. You could also fill a tin can with rocks or marbles, and when you start to see your dog digging, you throw the can or rock or marbles close to the dog, without hitting him or her, and scare them each time they start to dig a hole. They will associate loud banging scary noises, which dogs do not like, and they should stop over time.
If you provide your puppy or dog with a nice safe yard, with plenty of protection from the weather, with a nice dog house and bed, and you take care of any rodent problems that might be enjoying your yard also, and you take away most of the temptations why your dog might like to dig out, and give them plenty of exercise and love, and a good assortment of chew toys and other items to play with, you dog will have a much better and happy life!
Vince Stead has written 16 books so far, several on dogs. He was in the navy for 8 years as a Yeoman, and he visited 16 countries, and went around the world in 1986. He was on a destroyer, a submarine tender, a short stint on an aircraft carrier, and 4 years shore duty at a VAW squadron.
He has worked for himself for the last 20 years, and lives in San Diego.
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
Dogs do not dig holes in your yard because they are mad at you, and want to get even. They usually do it for several reasons. The biggest reason is that they are usually bored, and they are trying to entertain themselves.
If you don't stop your dog from digging holes, he or she will not know you do not want them to dig them. In their minds, they are not doing anything wrong.
A dog might be digging holes in your yard or property, simply because they are bored. They could also be digging holes in your yard, if they are trying to get out. They could be trying to get out because there is a mate on the other side of the fence, or they are just so bored, they wanted to get out and experience more enjoyment.
If a dog is digging holes around the fence line, or under the fence, they are most likely trying to get out eventually. If they are digging holes around tree roots, or in the middle of the yard, they might be trying to dig up rodents and small animals. Just because you don't see that little animals head come out of the ground, your dog most likely does.
Some other reasons your dog might be digging holes, is he or she saw you digging up the yard with a shovel, and they think they are helping you. Another reason might be they want some attention from you. When you come home, and you see holes dug in your yard, you might yell at your dog, and not even know it, and to them, that is the attention they way, good or bad attention, they want more of it.
Whatever you do, you should never yell and scream at your dog, especially if your dog dig it long ago, while you were at work. The only time you can really train a dog to not do something, is right after they do it, so they know what they did wrong. If you yell at your dog, and they dug the hole 2 hours ago, they won't have the faintest idea why you are yelling at them right now.
Dogs prefer to dig in dirt that has been freshly dug up. They also like the smell of fertilizer, and will sometimes even roll in it, to get the smell on themselves, this lets others dogs know where they have been, just like when you go to Disneyland, you buy a hat to remind yourself you went to Disneyland, a dog rolls in the dirt, especially if it has fertilizer in it, to cover themselves with the scent.
Dogs will also dig holes in the ground, if they don't have a dog house or a place to get out of the wind and weather. If it is hot outside, they might dig to get cooler. If it is cold outside, they might dig to get warmer. Dogs in the wide, are used to making dens, and they could be making a den in your back yard.
Some dogs are born with the digging genes inside them. Mostly Labradors and Terriers are good at this, and it is almost natural for them to want to dig holes. For this purpose, if you can not stop your dog from digging holes all over the yard, then you might want to build them a place in the yard, where digging is allowed, and the rest of the yard it is not. You would need to teach your dog where it is ok to dig, and where it is forbidden.
If your dog is digging up holes in your yard, you could fill in the holes, and add some of the dogs feces into the pile of dirt you put back into the hole. Dogs do not like to dig into their own feces, or poop.
One of the best ways to teach your dog not to do something, is to take away the distraction in the first place. If your dog is trying to dig a hole to get out, put something up along the fence, so they stop seeing what they are looking at, and the temptation should go away.
Another reason your dog might be digging holes, is he or she is not getting enough exercise, and they are just bored. If you give your dog much more exercise, and even enroll him or her into obedience classes with you, you both will get much more enjoyment out of it, and your dog just really only wants to please you.
If your dog is digging holes in the backyard, and burying bones in them, you could simply stop giving him or her bones to bury. You could substitute the real bones for some toy bones, and get the ones that have treats stuck inside of them, so it takes a dog some time to get it out, and they love spending time playing, and they might not bury them on you.
If you build your dog a sandbox, or a place in the backyard to dog, and he or she goes someone else to dig, immediately tell your dog Bad Dog and take them from the spot they are digging, and take them to the new spot where it is OK for them to dig, and then tell them Good Dog at this spot, and let them dig their.
Just with anything you try to teach your dog, don't get mad if they don't pick it up right away, they will get it eventually. When they dig in the good spot, they want your praise you will give to them. If they still won't stop digging in the yard, you could scare them to quit doing it.
If your dog is still digging holes, you could use the water hose, and each time you see your dog start to dig, you could squirt them with the garden hose, this will let them know what they are doing will give them a bad reaction. You could also fill a tin can with rocks or marbles, and when you start to see your dog digging, you throw the can or rock or marbles close to the dog, without hitting him or her, and scare them each time they start to dig a hole. They will associate loud banging scary noises, which dogs do not like, and they should stop over time.
If you provide your puppy or dog with a nice safe yard, with plenty of protection from the weather, with a nice dog house and bed, and you take care of any rodent problems that might be enjoying your yard also, and you take away most of the temptations why your dog might like to dig out, and give them plenty of exercise and love, and a good assortment of chew toys and other items to play with, you dog will have a much better and happy life!
Vince Stead has written 16 books so far, several on dogs. He was in the navy for 8 years as a Yeoman, and he visited 16 countries, and went around the world in 1986. He was on a destroyer, a submarine tender, a short stint on an aircraft carrier, and 4 years shore duty at a VAW squadron.
He has worked for himself for the last 20 years, and lives in San Diego.
You can find his books at places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and even his own website at http://www.vincestead.com
You can get every one of his books as a book at regular price, and you also get them as digital downloads for only $2.99 each.
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