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Posts Tagged ‘ Animals ’
Friday, June 8th, 2007
Connie Limon asked:
Biting is one of those things that every Shih Tzu puppy seems to do, and every Shih Tzu puppy must be taught not to do. Like many behaviors, such as jumping up on people, biting and nipping can seem cute when the Shih Tzu puppy is small, but much less so as he gets older, larger and stronger.
Left to their own devices, most Shih Tzu puppies learn to control their biting reflex from their mothers and from their littermates. When the Shih Tzu puppy becomes overenthusiastic, whether when nursing or playing, the mother Shih Tzu, or the other Shih Tzu puppies, will quickly issue a correction.
Unfortunately, this type of natural correction often does not occur, since many Shih Tzu puppies are removed from their mothers when they are still quite young. It is therefore up to Shih Tzu puppy’s owner to take over this important process.
Socializing the Shih Tzu puppy with other dogs and puppies is one of the best and most effective ways to teach the Shih Tzu puppy the appropriate, and non appropriate way to bite, and to curb the biting response.
Many communities and pet stores sponsor puppy playtime and puppy kindergarten classes, and these classes can be great places for puppies to socialize with each other, and with other humans and animals as well. As the puppies play with each other, they will natural bite and nip each other. When one puppy becomes too rough or bites too hard, the other puppies will quickly respond by correcting it.
The best time for this socialization of the Shih Tzu puppy to occur is when it is still young. It is vital that every dog be properly socialized, since a poorly socialized Shih Tzu, or worse, one that is not socialized at all, can become dangerous and even neurotic. Most experts recommend that Shih Tzu puppies be socialized before they have reached the age of 12 weeks, or three months.
Another reason for socializing the Shih Tzu puppy early is that mothers of young children may be understandably reluctant to allow their young children to play with older or larger dogs. Since socializing the Shih Tzu with other people is just as important as socializing it with other dogs, it is best to do it when the Shih Tzu puppy is still young enough to be non threatening to everyone.
It is important for the Shih Tzu puppy to be exposed to a wide variety of different stimuli during the socialization process. The socialization process should include exposing the Shih Tzu puppy to a wide variety of other animals, including other puppies, adult dogs, cats and other domestic animals. In addition, the Shih Tzu puppy should be introduced to as wide a cross section of people as possible, including young children, older people, men, women and people from a variety of ethnic backgrounds.
While socialization is very important to providing the Shih Tzu puppy with life lessons and preventing him from biting, it is not the only method of preventing unwanted biting and mouthing. Giving the Shih Tzu puppy appropriate things to play with and bite is another good way to control inappropriate biting. Providing a variety of chew toys, ropes and other things the Shih Tzu puppy can chew is important to preventing boredom, keeping his teeth polished and keeping him from chewing things he should not.
As with any training, it is important to be consistent when teaching the Shih Tzu puppy not to bite. Every member of the family, as well as close friends who may visit, should all be told that the Shih Tzu puppy is to be discouraged from biting. If one person allows the Shih Tzu puppy to chew on them while everyone else does not, the Shih Tzu puppy will quickly become confused, and that can make the training process much more difficult than it has to be.
Sit Stay Fetch, good Dog!
Biting is one of those things that every Shih Tzu puppy seems to do, and every Shih Tzu puppy must be taught not to do. Like many behaviors, such as jumping up on people, biting and nipping can seem cute when the Shih Tzu puppy is small, but much less so as he gets older, larger and stronger.
Left to their own devices, most Shih Tzu puppies learn to control their biting reflex from their mothers and from their littermates. When the Shih Tzu puppy becomes overenthusiastic, whether when nursing or playing, the mother Shih Tzu, or the other Shih Tzu puppies, will quickly issue a correction.
Unfortunately, this type of natural correction often does not occur, since many Shih Tzu puppies are removed from their mothers when they are still quite young. It is therefore up to Shih Tzu puppy’s owner to take over this important process.
Socializing the Shih Tzu puppy with other dogs and puppies is one of the best and most effective ways to teach the Shih Tzu puppy the appropriate, and non appropriate way to bite, and to curb the biting response.
Many communities and pet stores sponsor puppy playtime and puppy kindergarten classes, and these classes can be great places for puppies to socialize with each other, and with other humans and animals as well. As the puppies play with each other, they will natural bite and nip each other. When one puppy becomes too rough or bites too hard, the other puppies will quickly respond by correcting it.
The best time for this socialization of the Shih Tzu puppy to occur is when it is still young. It is vital that every dog be properly socialized, since a poorly socialized Shih Tzu, or worse, one that is not socialized at all, can become dangerous and even neurotic. Most experts recommend that Shih Tzu puppies be socialized before they have reached the age of 12 weeks, or three months.
Another reason for socializing the Shih Tzu puppy early is that mothers of young children may be understandably reluctant to allow their young children to play with older or larger dogs. Since socializing the Shih Tzu with other people is just as important as socializing it with other dogs, it is best to do it when the Shih Tzu puppy is still young enough to be non threatening to everyone.
It is important for the Shih Tzu puppy to be exposed to a wide variety of different stimuli during the socialization process. The socialization process should include exposing the Shih Tzu puppy to a wide variety of other animals, including other puppies, adult dogs, cats and other domestic animals. In addition, the Shih Tzu puppy should be introduced to as wide a cross section of people as possible, including young children, older people, men, women and people from a variety of ethnic backgrounds.
While socialization is very important to providing the Shih Tzu puppy with life lessons and preventing him from biting, it is not the only method of preventing unwanted biting and mouthing. Giving the Shih Tzu puppy appropriate things to play with and bite is another good way to control inappropriate biting. Providing a variety of chew toys, ropes and other things the Shih Tzu puppy can chew is important to preventing boredom, keeping his teeth polished and keeping him from chewing things he should not.
As with any training, it is important to be consistent when teaching the Shih Tzu puppy not to bite. Every member of the family, as well as close friends who may visit, should all be told that the Shih Tzu puppy is to be discouraged from biting. If one person allows the Shih Tzu puppy to chew on them while everyone else does not, the Shih Tzu puppy will quickly become confused, and that can make the training process much more difficult than it has to be.
Sit Stay Fetch, good Dog!
Monday, May 21st, 2007
lisab asked:
I have a 6 month old boxer. We recently have been letting him roam the back yard. He seems to want nothing more than to eat the grass to include dandilions. We feed him regularly and have taken him for vet check ups and he is healthy. I was wondering if this is normal or is he lacking something in his diet? The vet hasn’t returned our call yet.
I have a 6 month old boxer. We recently have been letting him roam the back yard. He seems to want nothing more than to eat the grass to include dandilions. We feed him regularly and have taken him for vet check ups and he is healthy. I was wondering if this is normal or is he lacking something in his diet? The vet hasn’t returned our call yet.
We feed him Pedigree Puppy Chow.
We don’t have any chemicals on the grass and it is a new house so no other animals besides maybe an occasional rabbit has been back there.
Thanks.
Dog Food Secrets!
Monday, April 23rd, 2007
Connie Limon asked:
Teaching a shih tzu puppy or a shih tzu dog proper socialization skills is vital to the safety of both your dog and other dogs and people with whom he comes into contact. A properly socialized shih tzu dog is a happy dog, and a joy to be around for both humans and animals. A poorly socialized shih tzu dog, or one with no socialization at all, is a danger to other animals, other people and even his own family.
Socialization is best done when the shih tzu puppy is as young as possible The socialization lessons a young shih tzu puppy learns are difficult to undo, and it is important to remember that the socialization skills the shih tzu puppy learns will affect his behavior for the rest of his life.
A shih tzu dog that is properly socialized will be neither frightened of nor aggressive towards either animals or humans. A properly socialized shih tzu dog will take each new experience and stimulus in stride, and not become fearful or aggressive. Shih tzu dogs that are not properly socialized often bite because of fear, and such a shih tzu dog can become a hazard and a liability to the family who owns it. Improperly socialized shih tzu dogs are also unable to adapt to new situations. A routine matter like a trip to the vets or to a friends house can quickly stress the shih tzu dog out and lead to all sorts of problems.
Socialization is best done when the shih tzu puppy is very young, perhaps around 12 weeks of age. Even after 12 weeks, however, it is important that the shih tzu puppy continues its socialization in order to refine the all important social skills. It is possible to socialize an older shih tzu puppy, but it is very difficult to achieve after the all important 12 week period has passed.
There are some definite do’s and don’t when it comes to properly socializing any shih tzu puppy. Let’s start with what to do. Later in this article we will explore what to avoid.
Socialization do’s
Make each of the socialization events as pleasant and non-threatening for the shih tzu puppy as possible. If a shih tzu puppy’s first experience with any new experience is an unpleasant one, it will be very difficult to undo that in the shih tzu puppy’s mind. In some cases, an early trauma can morph into a phobia that can last for a lifetime. It is better to take things slow and avoid having the shih tzu puppy become frightened or injured.
Try inviting your friends over to meet the new shih tzu puppy. It is important to include as many different people as possible in the shih tzu puppy’s circle of acquaintances, including men, women, children, adults, as well as people of many diverse ethnic backgrounds and ages.
Also invite friendly and healthy dogs and puppies over to meet your puppy. It is important for the shih tzu puppy to meet a wide variety of other animals, including cats, hamsters, rabbits and other animals he is likely to meet. It is of course important to make sure that all animals the shih tzu puppy comes into contact with have received all necessary vaccinations.
Take the shih tzu puppy to many different places, including shopping centers, pet stores, parks, school playgrounds and on walks around the neighborhood. Try to expose the shih tzu puppy to places where they will be crowds of people and lots of diverse activity going on.
Take the shih tzu puppy for frequent short rides in the car. During these rides, be sure to stop the car once in a while and let the puppy look out the window at the world outside.
Introduce your shih tzu puppy to a variety of items that may be unfamiliar. The shih tzu puppy should be exposed to common items like bags, boxes, vacuum cleaners, umbrellas, hats, etc. that may be frightening to him. Allow and encourage the shih tzu puppy to explore these items and see that he has nothing to fear from them.
Get the shih tzu puppy used to a variety of objects by rearranging familiar ones. Simply placing a chair upside down, or placing a table on its side, creates an object that your shih tzu puppy will perceive as totally new.
Get the shih tzu puppy used to common procedures like being brushed, bathed, having the nails clipped, teeth cleaned, ears cleaned, etc. Your groomer and your veterinarian with thank you for this.
Introduce the shih tzu puppy to common things around the house, such as stairs. Also introduce the shih tzu puppy to the collar and leash, so he will be comfortable with these items.
There are of course some things to avoid when socializing a shih tzu puppy. These socialization don’ts include:
Do not place the shih tzu puppy on the ground when strange animals are present. An attack, or even a surprise inspection, by an unknown animal could traumatize the shih tzu puppy and hurt his socialization.
Do not inadvertently reward fear based behavior. When the shih tzu puppy shows fear, it is normal to try to sooth it, but this could reinforce the fear based behavior and make it worse. Since biting is often a fear based behavior, reinforcing fear can create problems with biting.
Do not force or rush the socialization process. It is important to allow the shih tzu puppy to socialize at his own pace.
Do not try to do too much too soon. Young shih tzu puppies have short attention spans, and continuing lessons after that attention span has passed will be a waste of your time and your puppy’s.
Do not wait too long to begin. There is a short window in which to begin the socialization process. A young shih tzu puppy is a blank slate, and it is important to fill that slate with positive socialization skills as early as possible.
Sit Stay Fetch, good Dog!
Teaching a shih tzu puppy or a shih tzu dog proper socialization skills is vital to the safety of both your dog and other dogs and people with whom he comes into contact. A properly socialized shih tzu dog is a happy dog, and a joy to be around for both humans and animals. A poorly socialized shih tzu dog, or one with no socialization at all, is a danger to other animals, other people and even his own family.
Socialization is best done when the shih tzu puppy is as young as possible The socialization lessons a young shih tzu puppy learns are difficult to undo, and it is important to remember that the socialization skills the shih tzu puppy learns will affect his behavior for the rest of his life.
A shih tzu dog that is properly socialized will be neither frightened of nor aggressive towards either animals or humans. A properly socialized shih tzu dog will take each new experience and stimulus in stride, and not become fearful or aggressive. Shih tzu dogs that are not properly socialized often bite because of fear, and such a shih tzu dog can become a hazard and a liability to the family who owns it. Improperly socialized shih tzu dogs are also unable to adapt to new situations. A routine matter like a trip to the vets or to a friends house can quickly stress the shih tzu dog out and lead to all sorts of problems.
Socialization is best done when the shih tzu puppy is very young, perhaps around 12 weeks of age. Even after 12 weeks, however, it is important that the shih tzu puppy continues its socialization in order to refine the all important social skills. It is possible to socialize an older shih tzu puppy, but it is very difficult to achieve after the all important 12 week period has passed.
There are some definite do’s and don’t when it comes to properly socializing any shih tzu puppy. Let’s start with what to do. Later in this article we will explore what to avoid.
Socialization do’s
Make each of the socialization events as pleasant and non-threatening for the shih tzu puppy as possible. If a shih tzu puppy’s first experience with any new experience is an unpleasant one, it will be very difficult to undo that in the shih tzu puppy’s mind. In some cases, an early trauma can morph into a phobia that can last for a lifetime. It is better to take things slow and avoid having the shih tzu puppy become frightened or injured.
Try inviting your friends over to meet the new shih tzu puppy. It is important to include as many different people as possible in the shih tzu puppy’s circle of acquaintances, including men, women, children, adults, as well as people of many diverse ethnic backgrounds and ages.
Also invite friendly and healthy dogs and puppies over to meet your puppy. It is important for the shih tzu puppy to meet a wide variety of other animals, including cats, hamsters, rabbits and other animals he is likely to meet. It is of course important to make sure that all animals the shih tzu puppy comes into contact with have received all necessary vaccinations.
Take the shih tzu puppy to many different places, including shopping centers, pet stores, parks, school playgrounds and on walks around the neighborhood. Try to expose the shih tzu puppy to places where they will be crowds of people and lots of diverse activity going on.
Take the shih tzu puppy for frequent short rides in the car. During these rides, be sure to stop the car once in a while and let the puppy look out the window at the world outside.
Introduce your shih tzu puppy to a variety of items that may be unfamiliar. The shih tzu puppy should be exposed to common items like bags, boxes, vacuum cleaners, umbrellas, hats, etc. that may be frightening to him. Allow and encourage the shih tzu puppy to explore these items and see that he has nothing to fear from them.
Get the shih tzu puppy used to a variety of objects by rearranging familiar ones. Simply placing a chair upside down, or placing a table on its side, creates an object that your shih tzu puppy will perceive as totally new.
Get the shih tzu puppy used to common procedures like being brushed, bathed, having the nails clipped, teeth cleaned, ears cleaned, etc. Your groomer and your veterinarian with thank you for this.
Introduce the shih tzu puppy to common things around the house, such as stairs. Also introduce the shih tzu puppy to the collar and leash, so he will be comfortable with these items.
There are of course some things to avoid when socializing a shih tzu puppy. These socialization don’ts include:
Do not place the shih tzu puppy on the ground when strange animals are present. An attack, or even a surprise inspection, by an unknown animal could traumatize the shih tzu puppy and hurt his socialization.
Do not inadvertently reward fear based behavior. When the shih tzu puppy shows fear, it is normal to try to sooth it, but this could reinforce the fear based behavior and make it worse. Since biting is often a fear based behavior, reinforcing fear can create problems with biting.
Do not force or rush the socialization process. It is important to allow the shih tzu puppy to socialize at his own pace.
Do not try to do too much too soon. Young shih tzu puppies have short attention spans, and continuing lessons after that attention span has passed will be a waste of your time and your puppy’s.
Do not wait too long to begin. There is a short window in which to begin the socialization process. A young shih tzu puppy is a blank slate, and it is important to fill that slate with positive socialization skills as early as possible.
Sit Stay Fetch, good Dog!
Saturday, March 31st, 2007
J D asked:
I recently got a 4 month old german shepherd male. I also have a cocker spaniel female and 2 inside cats. Every time my shepherd sees or hears my dog or cat he barks loudly and tries to get to them. I don’t know if its even possible to get him trained to be friendly with him since he is kinda of old and hasn’t had animal contact.
Dove Cresswells Dog Training
I recently got a 4 month old german shepherd male. I also have a cocker spaniel female and 2 inside cats. Every time my shepherd sees or hears my dog or cat he barks loudly and tries to get to them. I don’t know if its even possible to get him trained to be friendly with him since he is kinda of old and hasn’t had animal contact.
Dove Cresswells Dog Training
Thursday, November 9th, 2006
dynomite asked:
I just got a german shepherd from a person I know. They were going to give her up because she shed too much hair and they didn’t like her. I adopted her and I love her so much. She is such a good dog. I can’t believe how people can treat animals so awful. Her litter should arrive in the first week of May. My question is what can I do to make sure she has the best delivery possible. Should I feed her a certain diet or include certain things? I have an appointment with the vet but not until two weeks, just wanting to get advice on how to give her the best care possible. Thanks!
I am currently feeding her pedigree puppy food. Is that ok or should I buy something else? We also built a huge pen for her so she can have her puppies there. She is already use to it, we leave her in there for a few hours a day, and I do walk her daily. I bought a pool and have some hay ready to fill it with when she delivers, is that ok?
Start a Doggie Daycare
I just got a german shepherd from a person I know. They were going to give her up because she shed too much hair and they didn’t like her. I adopted her and I love her so much. She is such a good dog. I can’t believe how people can treat animals so awful. Her litter should arrive in the first week of May. My question is what can I do to make sure she has the best delivery possible. Should I feed her a certain diet or include certain things? I have an appointment with the vet but not until two weeks, just wanting to get advice on how to give her the best care possible. Thanks!
I am currently feeding her pedigree puppy food. Is that ok or should I buy something else? We also built a huge pen for her so she can have her puppies there. She is already use to it, we leave her in there for a few hours a day, and I do walk her daily. I bought a pool and have some hay ready to fill it with when she delivers, is that ok?
Start a Doggie Daycare
Sunday, July 16th, 2006
you can do it! asked:
so many people hate those dogs on this website all of them are great animals.
Dog Food Secrets!
so many people hate those dogs on this website all of them are great animals.
Dog Food Secrets!
Thursday, July 13th, 2006
Thursday, May 4th, 2006
Hannah H asked:
I am looking for something that I can do that I will love and enjoy. I love animals most of all dogs and theres nothing like having babies to take care of. My mother in law breeds exotic bird and I know that she loves it, I just need some great web sites to look at and some starter tips. What do I need? How much do shots and registered papers cost? Where do you buy breeding dogs? How many pups can a small breed of a dog have in one litter?
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I am looking for something that I can do that I will love and enjoy. I love animals most of all dogs and theres nothing like having babies to take care of. My mother in law breeds exotic bird and I know that she loves it, I just need some great web sites to look at and some starter tips. What do I need? How much do shots and registered papers cost? Where do you buy breeding dogs? How many pups can a small breed of a dog have in one litter?
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Tuesday, November 1st, 2005
Nikki asked:
The one-hour class will be taught inside business which offers large roaming pasture. I want to teach PRIVATE lessons as well, but can decide how much more to charge.
The one-hour class will be taught inside business which offers large roaming pasture. I want to teach PRIVATE lessons as well, but can decide how much more to charge.
**Puppy Kindergarten
-Basic tricks
-Proper leash/harness training.
-House breaking advice
-Group socializing with people and other animals
-Will take emails and calls 24/7 for assistance.
I’m thinking about having a little “graduation” after the six-week class. Rosette will be given to the puppy who has shown the most improvement.
Start a Doggie Daycare
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