training, to walk without pulling or chewing/tugging on the leash, and some of the basic commands. I know that working with me on all of this will be a challenge for sure, but trust me it will be worth it in the end, because I will be a pretty amazing dog.…
Dog Breeds with Fewer Health Problems There are over 150 dog breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not only does each one of them have a different size, personality and activity level, certain breeds are also predisposed to certain health conditions. This does not mean that a dog belonging to a certain breed is guaranteed to acquire a genetic disease or develop a fatal condition. It only means that the breed has a lower or higher chance of acquiring health conditions compared to…
According to puppyintraining.com, by Colby Morita, the six common puppy training mistakes are made right away. He answered my sub question: What are the most common dog training mistakes? The most common mistake is saying “no” with your pup’s name because you shouldn’t associate negatives with the pup’s name. If you tend to always associate negative commands with your pup’s name it will get confused and think its name means “no.” The second mistake is not starting training right away from day…
Since my family has decided it is a good time to get a pet, I believe that we should consider our options carefully before we commit to adopting our new family member. Our choice is between a guinea pig and a gecko. A pet is a long term commitment and I believe we should make our decision thoughtfully. Both animals must be fed, watered and be kept clean. In addition you must make sure that your gecko stays warm because they are cold-blooded. I believe we should get a guinea pig because they are…
Having a dog is a really wonderful way to enjoy life, I honestly think a dog park benefits all. Dog owners need sometime to lay back while their dog exercise. Plus it'll help keep dogs out of trouble. So I think we should give it a try. A dog park will benefit us greatly. People don't like dogs walking up and down the city. So having a dog park can stop owners from letting their dogs wounder. Dogs are all about having their own space. And a dog park is perfect for that. We all know…
ups and downs of owning a dog. There are also many different types of responsibilities for dog ownership, too. There are long haired dogs which have to be washed and brushed often. Then there are short haired dogs who rarely have to be washed and brushed. There are many different things that go into having a dog but, there are specifically pros and cons that go into taking care of a frisky canine. There are many pros that go into taking care of a dog, no matter what breed it is. They can…
You may at first think crate training puppy appears cruel? However, if you follow a few simple rules and stick to them you will know exactly how to crate train a puppy successfully and stress free. If you have chosen a new puppy to take home with you then you will need to work out the best type of training for him. Housebreaking a puppy will need some effort on your part as well as some understanding of what your new puppy wants. Stress and feeling unsure of his surrounding will play a large…
The Secret Thoughts of Martin Jenae Graves We are seeing a continual trend of creators giving personal, funny life stories to animals. The HBO show 'Animals' and Watchable's 'Dogs in a Park' are both inventive and highly entertaining. Downward Dog fits in with them well while standing on its own. Downward Dog circles a dog (Sadie) named Martin, voiced by Samm Hodges, who through what seems to be personal video diary is telling us about his life. Martin is deeply philosophical and at times a…
Puppy Adoption Adoption should always be your first option but it is not the easiest decision to make. There exist many dog shelters each with multiple dog breeds to choose from. The process of adoption might take hours up to days to choose the right puppy. All these puppies seek for are loyal, trustful, and devoted future owners to take care of them. These adorable puppies need your love and affection. I slowly entered the large room that sheltered all the puppies. The shelter set off a…
Dog clicker training is one of the best ways to train your dog. It is as well one of the simplest. The simply things you have to have are a clicker, and a dog. The clicker is a tiny plastic and metal object that makes a "click" noise when you press on it. That "click" tells your pet that he did what you want and that you are praising him for it. Dog clicker training has a few guides you must go through before you can use it properly. The following are the review of some of the best dog clicker…