Isolate each puppy from the rest of the litter, preferably in another room or part of the yard. First, look for a puppy who is not afraid to walk around and explore it’s new environment. The next thing to do is to drop a dish or loud metal pan, 10 to 15 feet from the …
First, you must locate a professional breeder. Breeders can be found through breeder directories (available at your local veterinary clinic, or book store), through referrals from friends, the professional sector (such as groomers and dog trainers), or on the internet. How do you determine if they are professional or not? Use common sense. Is their …
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I won’t lie to you and say that every puppy that gets adopted from the animal shelter or dog pound is going to grow up to be a nightmare. Just most of them. [And by puppy, I’m talking about a pup from 8 to 16 weeks of age]. Does this mean that you should not consider …
As long as the purchase price of your new puppy is within $1000, you should NOT make the price of your chosen dog or puppy have any bearing on whether you will buy him. I am consistently baffled at how ignorant many potential dog owners are when they call me and tell me that they’ve …
Making the right choice when choosing your next dog or puppy can predict 50 percent of the success you will have with your pet over the next eight to 15 years. Considering that proper socialization, training, and practice makes up the other 50 percent, the dog which you select as your next canine companion should …
There are three concepts that any dog owner must understand in order to get quick results in a minimal amount of time. I call these the,”Three keys to successful dog training and behavior modification.” These three keys can be utilized in both obedience training and behavior modification, as well as many other types of dog …
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In order to get the best results in the least amount of time, try to combine as many of the four ways dogs communicate in such a manner that they will work in harmony with your objective. For example: Body language: Make sure your body language doesn’t communicate the opposite of the behavior you are …
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