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Clicks Instead Of 'Good Boy' For Dog Training
The first major improvement in dog training since choke chains
and spiked collars, click and treat has quickly establishing
itself in becoming a big hit in the world of dog training.
Currently, there are over 10,000 trainers who are using...
Dog Kennels: Safety in Confinement
There has always been a degree of controversy, regarding the use
of dog kennels. While many understand in situations where space
is limited, the use of a kennel within a fenced yard often
raises the hackles of uninformed individuals. "How can...
Ginger Gets a New Home
Ginger (a.k.a. "Redpuss") is a half-ginger, half white, 12-year-old tom who suffered some bad health problems last year, including cat flu, 6 rotten teeth (with accompanying toothache) and associated chronic infection, a septic lip, ear mites, skin...
Rabbit Temperament - An Interview With the Experts
Rabbit Temperament
We love holland lops! I believe they are the greatest breed in
the world. Most of our herd will run to the front of the cage
when they see us. They love to be petted, and often lick us
affectionately. Each of our...
Shih Tzu - Train Your Shih Tzu Using Rewards And Positive Reinforcement
Training shih tzu and all dog breeds using positive
reinforcement and reward training has long been recognized as
both highly effective for the owner and a positive experience
for the dog. Positive reinforcement training is so important
that it...
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Dogs - Understanding Their Needs
What a Dog REALLY Needs
Loyal, friendly, protective, affectionate, fun. Those qualities
have earned dogs a special place in the lives and hearts of
humans. Most dogs now are owned as pets mainly because they are
THE ideal pets. A dog will always try to keep you pleased and
smiling. It will never hold grudges against you, and will never
judge you for your looks or mistakes. It isn't called man's best
friend for nothing.
Dogs have a basic need for shelter, good nutrition, exercise and
companionship. A dog will rely on its owner for all of these
needs, in addition to training and protection. These are all
basic needs, but a dog also needs veterinary care.
If a person has a dog for a pet, it is a good idea to ensure
that it is seen by a vet regularly. Dogs are prone to a wide
array of illnesses and diseases and it is best that he gets
vaccinated against these diseases. Some of the most fatal
diseases that a dog can contract are listed below along with the
proper vaccination to prevent them:
1. Canine Adenovirus - or Infectious Canine Hepatitis (ICH). ICH
is an extremely contagious disease that is only dogs transmitted
to other canine animals. This disease is transmitted in urine
and eye or nasal secretions of animals with this disease and
affects the liver, kidneys and lining of the blood vessels. Dogs
of all ages are prone to acquire this disease, although puppies
and younger dogs are at a higher risk.
2. Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) - It is transmitted through
contact
with infected dogs and affects the gastrointestinal,
respiratory and central nervous systems. This disease is often
fatal to puppies and adult dogs.
3. Para Influenza - Also known as tracheobronchitis, it is a
contagious infection of dogs seriously affecting young puppies'
upper respiratory system. Its symptoms are gagging and coughing.
Dogs in stressful and crowded conditions are at the highest risk
for this disease.
4. Parvovirus - This is an extremely contagious viral disease
that affects white blood cells, the intestines, and heart. It is
characterized by vomiting, severe diarrhea and fever. It is
often fatal in puppies. At the highest risk for this disease are
dogs in crowded places such as dog shows and kennels.
5. Rabies - Rabies can affect all warm-blooded animals that are
unvaccinated against the disease, including humans. It affects
the brain and is always deadly. Pets get exposed to rabies from
the bites of wild animals which include bats, raccoons, foxes
and skunks.
The bottom line is to keep a dog disease-free. Have it
vaccinated. After all, what a dog really needs is. . .good
health!
About the author:
Jay is the web owner of http://www.dog-training-tips.org Dog Training Tips, a
website that provides information and resources on dog training,
puppy training, and more. You can also visit his website at:
http://www.petmall.us Pet
Mall for pet supplies.
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