http://www.erxm.com Dog Training and Grooming Tips Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:04:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 en http://www.erxm.com/2009/10/puppy-care-keeping-your-puppy-happy-and-household-safe-while-you-are-away/ http://www.erxm.com/2009/10/puppy-care-keeping-your-puppy-happy-and-household-safe-while-you-are-away/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:03:04 +0000 Latest Pets Articles http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/pets/puppy-care-keeping-your-puppy-happy-and-household-safe-while-you-are-away.html?ss=27498
Most puppies are VERY active and love to run, play, chew, and potty on the floor. These are normal behaviors for puppies, so be patient and focus on mitigating problems.

Household Safety
• Keep all shoes and important items off the floor and away from areas where the puppy has access

• Obtain a dog crate and pet gates
o The dog crate should be appropriate for the size the dog will grow into. Comfortable bedding should be placed in the crate.
o Pet Gates are needed to section off areas of the house for when the puppy is unsupervised. In purchasing pet gates, again, consider the size your dog is expected to be full grown. Large breeds may need an Extra-Tall Pet Gate, while very small breeds may only require Step Over Pet Gates.

• While you are away from home, the puppy should be in the crate (crate trained) or contained to a small area of the house with a bed and fresh water. Puppies tend to be insecure initially when they are left alone. Confining them to a small area not only helps them feel safer, but it prevents chewing and destruction of household items. It also helps to give the puppy a treat or toy before you leave. A great item to purchase is called a "kong." It is a hard rubber toy that you stuff peanut butter or treats inside and it takes a while for the dog to get the food or treat out. The kong is a great way to provide some entertainment for your dog while you are away.

Puppies require frequent trips outside. A suggestion is to keep your puppy in his/her crate and then immediately take her outside to potty and play. Let her play in the house for short periods with supervision and put her back in the crate to rest. Repeat this process frequently. By doing this the puppy begins to learn that she should potty outside and it minimizes indoor accidents. Do not "spank" or discipline your puppy for accidents in the house, instead frequently take her outside to go potty. Always take her to the same door so she begins to learn the process.

Puppies love to play and chew. Provide your puppy with chew toys, stuffed animals, large knots of rope, tennis balls and other toys. Keep a toy box for her specific toys. She will love to be walked at least twice a day (rain, snow or shine)!

Puppy Daycare. If you work full time and there will not be someone home during the day to let the puppy out to potty and play, consider Puppy Daycare. Puppy Daycare is very similar to Child Daycare, where you drop the puppy off at a home or facility where she plays and has supervised activities with other dogs. This is an excellent way to socialize your dog. She will learn proper dog etiquette from other dogs, gain more people social awareness and have a blast playing instead of sitting in a crate all day. One of the best things about Doggy Daycare is your dog will usually come home happy and tired, as opposed to bursting with energy and demanding your attention.

Two other extremely important actions in caring for your new puppy are Obedience Training and Spay/Neutering. All adult and older children should attend obedience training with the puppy and practice consistent language and actions with the puppy. Your Puppy needs to be spay/neutered. Discuss timing with your vet.

Most of all, Enjoy your new family member!



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Most puppies are VERY active and love to run, play, chew, and potty on the floor. These are normal behaviors for puppies, so be patient and focus on mitigating problems.

Household Safety
• Keep all shoes and important items off the floor and away from areas where the puppy has access

• Obtain a dog crate and pet gates
o The dog crate should be appropriate for the size the dog will grow into. Comfortable bedding should be placed in the crate.
o Pet Gates are needed to section off areas of the house for when the puppy is unsupervised. In purchasing pet gates, again, consider the size your dog is expected to be full grown. Large breeds may need an Extra-Tall Pet Gate, while very small breeds may only require Step Over Pet Gates.

• While you are away from home, the puppy should be in the crate (crate trained) or contained to a small area of the house with a bed and fresh water. Puppies tend to be insecure initially when they are left alone. Confining them to a small area not only helps them feel safer, but it prevents chewing and destruction of household items. It also helps to give the puppy a treat or toy before you leave. A great item to purchase is called a "kong." It is a hard rubber toy that you stuff peanut butter or treats inside and it takes a while for the dog to get the food or treat out. The kong is a great way to provide some entertainment for your dog while you are away.

Puppies require frequent trips outside. A suggestion is to keep your puppy in his/her crate and then immediately take her outside to potty and play. Let her play in the house for short periods with supervision and put her back in the crate to rest. Repeat this process frequently. By doing this the puppy begins to learn that she should potty outside and it minimizes indoor accidents. Do not "spank" or discipline your puppy for accidents in the house, instead frequently take her outside to go potty. Always take her to the same door so she begins to learn the process.

Puppies love to play and chew. Provide your puppy with chew toys, stuffed animals, large knots of rope, tennis balls and other toys. Keep a toy box for her specific toys. She will love to be walked at least twice a day (rain, snow or shine)!

Puppy Daycare. If you work full time and there will not be someone home during the day to let the puppy out to potty and play, consider Puppy Daycare. Puppy Daycare is very similar to Child Daycare, where you drop the puppy off at a home or facility where she plays and has supervised activities with other dogs. This is an excellent way to socialize your dog. She will learn proper dog etiquette from other dogs, gain more people social awareness and have a blast playing instead of sitting in a crate all day. One of the best things about Doggy Daycare is your dog will usually come home happy and tired, as opposed to bursting with energy and demanding your attention.

Two other extremely important actions in caring for your new puppy are Obedience Training and Spay/Neutering. All adult and older children should attend obedience training with the puppy and practice consistent language and actions with the puppy. Your Puppy needs to be spay/neutered. Discuss timing with your vet.

Most of all, Enjoy your new family member!



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Sherry L. Martin, President of ActiveOneSafetyGates.com Click here to view a selection of our premium Pet Gates.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.erxm.com/2009/10/puppy-care-keeping-your-puppy-happy-and-household-safe-while-you-are-away/feed/ http://www.erxm.com/2009/09/training-a-new-puppy-how-to-housebreak-your-puppy/ http://www.erxm.com/2009/09/training-a-new-puppy-how-to-housebreak-your-puppy/#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:25:27 +0000 Latest Pets Articles http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/pets/training-a-new-puppy-how-to-housebreak-your-puppy.html?ss=27498 So you gave yourself the gift of a new puppy or some other person gave it to you. Sadly, this small animal doesn't understand the particular places elected for going to the toilet. So what do you do? How does one housebreak a new puppy? Housebreaking actually isn't all that troublesome. As with all dog coaching it'll take consistency and patience but the toughest part will really be coaching you and the rest of your family.

Before you start any coaching, you'll want to be sure your pet is healthy. There's nothing worse then repeatedly disciplining your puppy for peeing in the house and then finding out they've got a kidney or bladder infection. The key to housebreaking your dog is close supervision. You want to catch your pet right before or in the act of their mistake so you can right away say, ah ah and take them outside or on to their paper.

Employing a crate can actually speed up the entire process because it makes it far simpler for you and your family to know when your little puppy will have to go to the toilet. General, but this can vary with each puppy, about 30 mins after eating your young dog will have to go outside. I suggest feeding your little puppy at the same time each day then put them within their crate for the 30 minutes and then take them outside. Walk around for a bit, if they have not gone after one or two minutes take them back inside and put them in their crate, repeat till they're going on schedule.

Having treats and heaps of praise prepared for when then do go will also speed up the method of your puppy's learning. Always reward your puppy when they do well.

Other times your puppy will likely need to go is shortly after awakening and after excited play. Another thing to bear in mind is how long puppies can really hold their bladder: Two months old, about three hours, four months old, about four hours, five months old - six hours and six months old - seven hours or so.

If you're employed at a 9-5 job and you're planning on leaving your little dog at home by itself all day it might not be reasonable to expect your little puppy to be housebroken until at least six months old. When your pet starts to go to the toilet outside you wish to have a word that you'll say. This way your dog will start to associate your command with the act of going to the toilet. Finally your dog will be ready to go on command, this will come in truly handy in winter when it's cold and you need your pet to speed up a bit.

Hurry up is the command I have selected to use with my dogs. I suspect it sounds better then Go potty or toilet, but it is your command so you selected what ever word you may feel most comfortable with.

Housebreaking your pet shouldn't take long, if you're finding that your pet is continually having accidents and it's driving you crazy, ask yourself two questions. One, could my puppy have a health problem? Two, have I actually been consistent in watching my puppy and catching him before he has an accident. If you have not been consistent you cannot really expect you dog to be. It's time intensive initially because you actually need to focus on what your dog is doing when he is about to have an accident.

Just be patient with your puppy and give him lots of love and attention and he'll eventually learn to go at the proper time and in the proper place. You can have lot's of fun training a new puppy if you want to.



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Brad Bahr has owned many dogs over the years and is interested in dog training. Visit his website at: http://traininganewpuppy.info to learn how easy training a new puppy can be.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> So you gave yourself the gift of a new puppy or some other person gave it to you. Sadly, this small animal doesn't understand the particular places elected for going to the toilet. So what do you do? How does one housebreak a new puppy? Housebreaking actually isn't all that troublesome. As with all dog coaching it'll take consistency and patience but the toughest part will really be coaching you and the rest of your family.

Before you start any coaching, you'll want to be sure your pet is healthy. There's nothing worse then repeatedly disciplining your puppy for peeing in the house and then finding out they've got a kidney or bladder infection. The key to housebreaking your dog is close supervision. You want to catch your pet right before or in the act of their mistake so you can right away say, ah ah and take them outside or on to their paper.

Employing a crate can actually speed up the entire process because it makes it far simpler for you and your family to know when your little puppy will have to go to the toilet. General, but this can vary with each puppy, about 30 mins after eating your young dog will have to go outside. I suggest feeding your little puppy at the same time each day then put them within their crate for the 30 minutes and then take them outside. Walk around for a bit, if they have not gone after one or two minutes take them back inside and put them in their crate, repeat till they're going on schedule.

Having treats and heaps of praise prepared for when then do go will also speed up the method of your puppy's learning. Always reward your puppy when they do well.

Other times your puppy will likely need to go is shortly after awakening and after excited play. Another thing to bear in mind is how long puppies can really hold their bladder: Two months old, about three hours, four months old, about four hours, five months old - six hours and six months old - seven hours or so.

If you're employed at a 9-5 job and you're planning on leaving your little dog at home by itself all day it might not be reasonable to expect your little puppy to be housebroken until at least six months old. When your pet starts to go to the toilet outside you wish to have a word that you'll say. This way your dog will start to associate your command with the act of going to the toilet. Finally your dog will be ready to go on command, this will come in truly handy in winter when it's cold and you need your pet to speed up a bit.

Hurry up is the command I have selected to use with my dogs. I suspect it sounds better then Go potty or toilet, but it is your command so you selected what ever word you may feel most comfortable with.

Housebreaking your pet shouldn't take long, if you're finding that your pet is continually having accidents and it's driving you crazy, ask yourself two questions. One, could my puppy have a health problem? Two, have I actually been consistent in watching my puppy and catching him before he has an accident. If you have not been consistent you cannot really expect you dog to be. It's time intensive initially because you actually need to focus on what your dog is doing when he is about to have an accident.

Just be patient with your puppy and give him lots of love and attention and he'll eventually learn to go at the proper time and in the proper place. You can have lot's of fun training a new puppy if you want to.



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Brad Bahr has owned many dogs over the years and is interested in dog training. Visit his website at: http://traininganewpuppy.info to learn how easy training a new puppy can be.

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The Boxer by nature is not an aggressive or vicious breed, but, like all dogs, requires socialization with people and other dogs. Boxers are generally patient with smaller dogs and puppies, but issues with larger adult dogs, especially those of the same sex, may occur. Boxers are usually more comfortable with companionship, in either human or canine form. This breed if dog is extremely loyal. Boxers are genuinely a lovable family dog and make a great pet for anyone.

Boxers are calm dogs that will usually not bark without cause. They are of a medium-build and strong breed of dog that got its name from its habit of standing on the hind legs to begin a fight and boxing with the front paws.

Boxers are an energetic, smart and playful breed and tend to be very good with children. They are active dogs and require plenty of exercise to prevent boredom-associated behaviors such as chewing or digging. Boxers have earned a slight reputation of being "headstrong," which can be related to inappropriate obedience training. Owing to their intelligence and working breed characteristics, training based on corrections often has limited usefulness. Boxers, like other animals, typically respond better to positive reinforcement techniques such as clicker training, an approach based on conditioning and behaviorism, which affords the dog an opportunity to think independently and to solve problems on his own.

Boxer dogs are working dogs. Throughout history it has been trained as seeing-eye dogs, police dogs, seeing-eye dogs, hunting dogs, and guard dogs. Training you boxer dog is the best thing you can do for him. Boxers love to have a job to do. They are the happiest when they are working and doing something important for you. From as early as 5 weeks old you should start your boxer dog training as this will help him when he grows up.

Because of their intelligence, Boxers can be very stubborn but when it comes to training. How do you train your boxer dog? Rather than try to just make up some kind of training on your own, I recommend that you get a training course written by a professional dog trainer. Also a DVD or video is of great help. Most people learn better by watching than just reading.

Boxer dog training is also a lot of fun and a great way to spend quality time with your dog. Train your boxer dog and he will love you for it.




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Brad Bahr is a dog lover and has owned many dogs over the years. He is especially interested in Boxer Dog Training. If you would like to learn more about the methods he uses to train his own dogs, please take a look at his recommended training program at http://boxer-dog-training.info

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The Boxer by nature is not an aggressive or vicious breed, but, like all dogs, requires socialization with people and other dogs. Boxers are generally patient with smaller dogs and puppies, but issues with larger adult dogs, especially those of the same sex, may occur. Boxers are usually more comfortable with companionship, in either human or canine form. This breed if dog is extremely loyal. Boxers are genuinely a lovable family dog and make a great pet for anyone.

Boxers are calm dogs that will usually not bark without cause. They are of a medium-build and strong breed of dog that got its name from its habit of standing on the hind legs to begin a fight and boxing with the front paws.

Boxers are an energetic, smart and playful breed and tend to be very good with children. They are active dogs and require plenty of exercise to prevent boredom-associated behaviors such as chewing or digging. Boxers have earned a slight reputation of being "headstrong," which can be related to inappropriate obedience training. Owing to their intelligence and working breed characteristics, training based on corrections often has limited usefulness. Boxers, like other animals, typically respond better to positive reinforcement techniques such as clicker training, an approach based on conditioning and behaviorism, which affords the dog an opportunity to think independently and to solve problems on his own.

Boxer dogs are working dogs. Throughout history it has been trained as seeing-eye dogs, police dogs, seeing-eye dogs, hunting dogs, and guard dogs. Training you boxer dog is the best thing you can do for him. Boxers love to have a job to do. They are the happiest when they are working and doing something important for you. From as early as 5 weeks old you should start your boxer dog training as this will help him when he grows up.

Because of their intelligence, Boxers can be very stubborn but when it comes to training. How do you train your boxer dog? Rather than try to just make up some kind of training on your own, I recommend that you get a training course written by a professional dog trainer. Also a DVD or video is of great help. Most people learn better by watching than just reading.

Boxer dog training is also a lot of fun and a great way to spend quality time with your dog. Train your boxer dog and he will love you for it.




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Brad Bahr is a dog lover and has owned many dogs over the years. He is especially interested in Boxer Dog Training. If you would like to learn more about the methods he uses to train his own dogs, please take a look at his recommended training program at http://boxer-dog-training.info

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This is where dog training comes in. It does not matter what breed of dog you have and if you have any experience in dog training. Every master can train his dog. Over the years, I have seen several trainers and books on training. But all of them seemed to have some thing or the other missing. Some laid no emphasis on safety, some guides were just meant for the experienced trainer and some just didn't deliver at all. This led me to research and find the best training guide out there. After all, I wanted only the best for my dog. I then came upon "Secrets To Dog Training" (formerly known as "SitStayFetch"). This is by far the best training guide I have come across. It is safe for both dog and trainer and puts no stress on the animal at all. In fact the animal enjoys the process and in fact wants to be trained.

Food and diet has a direct bearing on the animal's life. In this situation, there needs to be no compromise on diet. But did you ever stop and think if just buying the most expensive dog food brand out there solves the problem? Is it wise to blindly believe advertisements and dog food companies? Are we feeding our dog so that it can live longer and healthier or are we slowly killing our best friend by allowing it to ingest poison day after day after day?
Get Ready To Learn Some Shock Truths About The Dog Food You Feed Your Dog - both Commercial & Homemade Dog Food To help You Choose The Safest & Healthiest Dog Food For Your Dog.
It is clear. If you have a dog and love it, your two main concerns should be Dog Training and Dog Food.

For the best dog guide out there, visit http://www.maketheworldsimpler.com/


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This is where dog training comes in. It does not matter what breed of dog you have and if you have any experience in dog training. Every master can train his dog. Over the years, I have seen several trainers and books on training. But all of them seemed to have some thing or the other missing. Some laid no emphasis on safety, some guides were just meant for the experienced trainer and some just didn't deliver at all. This led me to research and find the best training guide out there. After all, I wanted only the best for my dog. I then came upon "Secrets To Dog Training" (formerly known as "SitStayFetch"). This is by far the best training guide I have come across. It is safe for both dog and trainer and puts no stress on the animal at all. In fact the animal enjoys the process and in fact wants to be trained.

Food and diet has a direct bearing on the animal's life. In this situation, there needs to be no compromise on diet. But did you ever stop and think if just buying the most expensive dog food brand out there solves the problem? Is it wise to blindly believe advertisements and dog food companies? Are we feeding our dog so that it can live longer and healthier or are we slowly killing our best friend by allowing it to ingest poison day after day after day?
Get Ready To Learn Some Shock Truths About The Dog Food You Feed Your Dog - both Commercial & Homemade Dog Food To help You Choose The Safest & Healthiest Dog Food For Your Dog.
It is clear. If you have a dog and love it, your two main concerns should be Dog Training and Dog Food.

For the best dog guide out there, visit http://www.maketheworldsimpler.com/


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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.erxm.com/2009/09/do-you-really-love-your-dog/feed/ http://www.erxm.com/2009/09/tips-on-removing-dog-tear-stains/ http://www.erxm.com/2009/09/tips-on-removing-dog-tear-stains/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:27:07 +0000 Latest Pets Articles http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/pets/tips-on-removing-dog-tear-stains.html?ss=27498 Dog tear stains often occur with small dogs and can be a pain to deal with. Different species of dogs suffer from variety of similar problems which are mainly caused due to the overflow of tears into the cheeks which affects, white and other light color dogs the most. Tear accrual on facial hairs can often lead to clumping of the hair, skin annoyance and perhaps bug infections. Hair actually acts like a protective shield of the eye by stopping the inflow of tears. These hairs needs proper care can be made possible by keeping the area hygienic and removing accumulated material or sludge. If a skin abrasion or any type of eye contagion or trouble is suspected, it is advisable to visit a veterinarian doctor with your pet.

You need to take care to eradicate any bacterial or yeast infectivity. The most common is red yeast, related with reddish-brown facial stains and probably sensible to strong aroma, as bacteria on hair and skin react with the clear tears. There are many dog tear stain remover products available but many are formulated differently.

Many researchers consider the individual structure around the eye area plays an important role in stain problems. If so, then genetics may be the source of the problem. Miniature breeds often have more prominent eyes that stretch the eyelid and can cut off the drainage system. There is little that can be done to correct this. Sometimes the eyelids turn inward and block the drainage; this is surgically correctable. However, if you think surgery is too severe and the problem isn't that bad, try alternative methods that are less callous.

Different products have been considered effective in various ways to solve the problem of stains, but the natural ingredient tylosin is very effective in this aspect. A dog tear stain remover needs to be effective and delicate which can handle the problems without any side effects. Determining the source of tear and face stains is very important. The issue of dog tear stains is more than an appearance problem. Dog tear stains can be traced to health and diet, as well as genetics. Make sure there are no underlying health problems causing the excessive tearing and staining.

In some cases there are dyes in the food, which can actually aggravate the tear staining more. One solution is to actually prepare the food yourself using only natural ingredients, with dog tear stain remover and allow them only to drink bottled water. It is preferable to use the special all natural powder and mix it in with your dog's food or water and within about 2 weeks the draining from the eyes stops and the problem begins to resolve itself. Our Maltese had terrible tear stains and in about 2 weeks they were gone. Best of all this solution is all natural.

We hope this article was informative. More information is at our website - evolutionsupply.com

Thank you, The Evolution Pet Supply Team.

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This article has been presented complements of Evolution Pet Supply, suppliers of dog tear stain remover solutions. We hope you enjoyed this dog health and pet care article on dogs dry skin. For more solution advise please look at our oatmeal dog shampoo or visit us at http://www.evolutionsupply.com
Dealing with dog tear stains be very frustrating. Knowing the causes of tear stains and how to deal with them is discussed in this article

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> Dog tear stains often occur with small dogs and can be a pain to deal with. Different species of dogs suffer from variety of similar problems which are mainly caused due to the overflow of tears into the cheeks which affects, white and other light color dogs the most. Tear accrual on facial hairs can often lead to clumping of the hair, skin annoyance and perhaps bug infections. Hair actually acts like a protective shield of the eye by stopping the inflow of tears. These hairs needs proper care can be made possible by keeping the area hygienic and removing accumulated material or sludge. If a skin abrasion or any type of eye contagion or trouble is suspected, it is advisable to visit a veterinarian doctor with your pet.

You need to take care to eradicate any bacterial or yeast infectivity. The most common is red yeast, related with reddish-brown facial stains and probably sensible to strong aroma, as bacteria on hair and skin react with the clear tears. There are many dog tear stain remover products available but many are formulated differently.

Many researchers consider the individual structure around the eye area plays an important role in stain problems. If so, then genetics may be the source of the problem. Miniature breeds often have more prominent eyes that stretch the eyelid and can cut off the drainage system. There is little that can be done to correct this. Sometimes the eyelids turn inward and block the drainage; this is surgically correctable. However, if you think surgery is too severe and the problem isn't that bad, try alternative methods that are less callous.

Different products have been considered effective in various ways to solve the problem of stains, but the natural ingredient tylosin is very effective in this aspect. A dog tear stain remover needs to be effective and delicate which can handle the problems without any side effects. Determining the source of tear and face stains is very important. The issue of dog tear stains is more than an appearance problem. Dog tear stains can be traced to health and diet, as well as genetics. Make sure there are no underlying health problems causing the excessive tearing and staining.

In some cases there are dyes in the food, which can actually aggravate the tear staining more. One solution is to actually prepare the food yourself using only natural ingredients, with dog tear stain remover and allow them only to drink bottled water. It is preferable to use the special all natural powder and mix it in with your dog's food or water and within about 2 weeks the draining from the eyes stops and the problem begins to resolve itself. Our Maltese had terrible tear stains and in about 2 weeks they were gone. Best of all this solution is all natural.

We hope this article was informative. More information is at our website - evolutionsupply.com

Thank you, The Evolution Pet Supply Team.

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This article has been presented complements of Evolution Pet Supply, suppliers of dog tear stain remover solutions. We hope you enjoyed this dog health and pet care article on dogs dry skin. For more solution advise please look at our oatmeal dog shampoo or visit us at http://www.evolutionsupply.com
Dealing with dog tear stains be very frustrating. Knowing the causes of tear stains and how to deal with them is discussed in this article

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Abscesses: Abscesses are the body's attempt to throw off through the skin toxins from impure blood. Blood that is excessively toxic is choked and is unable to carry away the waste matter of cell metabolism through its normal channels. Thus white blood cells surround disease-producing bacteria and toxic waste and carry them out of the body through the skin in the form of pus. If your dog is bothered by many abscesses at one time, or by frequent growths, he should be fasted for several days on distilled water and raw honey (to keep up his energy): two to four teaspoonful a day, depending on the size of the dog.

As the dog begins to eliminate more toxins, give him several garlic cloves daily with his food. Garlic will help him to detoxify even more. Hot fomentations (packs) of blackberry leaves or elderberry, may be put on the abscesses. You can also use chopped-up garlic or onion or both, heated in several ounces of castor oil. Heat it in a pan of water till it is comfortably hot, and then apply as hot packs. Nutrients that may be helpful in treating abscesses are vitamins A, C, and E, and B complex, red clover, cayenne pepper, goldenseal, and grated carrots or potatoes.

Anemia: Anemia is basically a lack of hemoglobin and oxygen in the blood. It is often caused by faulty diet, lack of exposure to sunlight, and a constipation of the entire system, including the lower bowel. The dog may become weak and faint, losing energy and stamina. His eyes may show excessive brightness in the white portion. Internal parasites may weaken a dog, causing severe anemia. Anemia can be caused by too little blood or too few red cells. If you check your dog's gums, they will be whiter than normal, upon pressure, and slow to return to a pink color.

Your dog may lack sufficient iron in his diet; toxins produced by many diseases can cause an anemic condition. To boost the iron in his diet, you can give him desiccated liver and brewers' yeast, in with his food. You can also give berries or fruits of the black variety including blackberry, bilberry, elderberry, or grapes. Honey is also good, as well as eggs, kelp, and parsley. Other nutrients that may be helpful in cases of anemia are vitamins C, E, and the B complex, protein, and copper and iron. Chemical iron aggravates anemia and cause constipation.

Arthritis: Arthritis has become a common ailment in dogs, especially the older dog. Several factors contribute to this condition, including an all-cooked-food diet, lack of exercise, poor absorption of minerals, and lack of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. It occurs as an inflammation in bones and joints. The onset is gradual and the owner notices the dog having increased difficulty in walking, getting up, lying down, running, and moving in general.

Putting an arthritic dog on distilled water exclusively will help to leach out some of the mineral deposits that have settled in the joints. Your dog also needs a live-food diet. You may use a good-quality dry kibble as a base, but along with it give your dog plenty of sprouts, grated raw vegetables, garlic, and raw fruits, all of which are alkalizing to the body. Meats and grains are acid-forming for the most part, and an arthritic dog already has too much acid in his diet. Any meat should be raw to slightly braised. Give chopped comfrey and parsley leaves in with the food.

Keep the dog in a warm, dry place, and try to give him some moderate exercise in sunlight. You can feed rosemary leaves daily as an infusion (steep them in water).The inflamed areas can be massaged with four tablespoonful of raw, unrefined olive oil, one tablespoonful of linseed oil, and ½ teaspoon of eucalyptus oil. Nutrients that may be beneficial in treating arthritis are vitamins A, B complex, C, D, E, and F; calcium, iodine, lecithin, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, and protein.

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Abscesses: Abscesses are the body's attempt to throw off through the skin toxins from impure blood. Blood that is excessively toxic is choked and is unable to carry away the waste matter of cell metabolism through its normal channels. Thus white blood cells surround disease-producing bacteria and toxic waste and carry them out of the body through the skin in the form of pus. If your dog is bothered by many abscesses at one time, or by frequent growths, he should be fasted for several days on distilled water and raw honey (to keep up his energy): two to four teaspoonful a day, depending on the size of the dog.

As the dog begins to eliminate more toxins, give him several garlic cloves daily with his food. Garlic will help him to detoxify even more. Hot fomentations (packs) of blackberry leaves or elderberry, may be put on the abscesses. You can also use chopped-up garlic or onion or both, heated in several ounces of castor oil. Heat it in a pan of water till it is comfortably hot, and then apply as hot packs. Nutrients that may be helpful in treating abscesses are vitamins A, C, and E, and B complex, red clover, cayenne pepper, goldenseal, and grated carrots or potatoes.

Anemia: Anemia is basically a lack of hemoglobin and oxygen in the blood. It is often caused by faulty diet, lack of exposure to sunlight, and a constipation of the entire system, including the lower bowel. The dog may become weak and faint, losing energy and stamina. His eyes may show excessive brightness in the white portion. Internal parasites may weaken a dog, causing severe anemia. Anemia can be caused by too little blood or too few red cells. If you check your dog's gums, they will be whiter than normal, upon pressure, and slow to return to a pink color.

Your dog may lack sufficient iron in his diet; toxins produced by many diseases can cause an anemic condition. To boost the iron in his diet, you can give him desiccated liver and brewers' yeast, in with his food. You can also give berries or fruits of the black variety including blackberry, bilberry, elderberry, or grapes. Honey is also good, as well as eggs, kelp, and parsley. Other nutrients that may be helpful in cases of anemia are vitamins C, E, and the B complex, protein, and copper and iron. Chemical iron aggravates anemia and cause constipation.

Arthritis: Arthritis has become a common ailment in dogs, especially the older dog. Several factors contribute to this condition, including an all-cooked-food diet, lack of exercise, poor absorption of minerals, and lack of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. It occurs as an inflammation in bones and joints. The onset is gradual and the owner notices the dog having increased difficulty in walking, getting up, lying down, running, and moving in general.

Putting an arthritic dog on distilled water exclusively will help to leach out some of the mineral deposits that have settled in the joints. Your dog also needs a live-food diet. You may use a good-quality dry kibble as a base, but along with it give your dog plenty of sprouts, grated raw vegetables, garlic, and raw fruits, all of which are alkalizing to the body. Meats and grains are acid-forming for the most part, and an arthritic dog already has too much acid in his diet. Any meat should be raw to slightly braised. Give chopped comfrey and parsley leaves in with the food.

Keep the dog in a warm, dry place, and try to give him some moderate exercise in sunlight. You can feed rosemary leaves daily as an infusion (steep them in water).The inflamed areas can be massaged with four tablespoonful of raw, unrefined olive oil, one tablespoonful of linseed oil, and ½ teaspoon of eucalyptus oil. Nutrients that may be beneficial in treating arthritis are vitamins A, B complex, C, D, E, and F; calcium, iodine, lecithin, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, and protein.

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I realize that most families prefer to have a puppy raised from birth, but there are thousands upon thousands of well mannered, healthy dogs that need a home like yours. Most of these dogs and puppies that are living in animal shelters are there for various reasons that do not include acts of violence or sickness.

In fact, it seems to be a common thought that dogs from animal shelters are tainted. Yes, there are many of them that have had problems in the past with abuse or have developed survival instincts from living on the streets, but these animals can all be trained to perfection in most cases.

How To Interview The Animal Shelter

Like any service or product, animal shelters are there to provide a specific function that you, as a consumer, should investigate before making your decision. There should be specific questions asked which are directed straight to the animal shelter that you are considering adopting a dog from.

Very important questions that should always be asked are about how they take care of the dogs. Do they get more than just food and water? Does the animal shelter place emphasis on socialization? Do they allow the animals to move around and interact with the other dogs?

Dogs To Avoid

The last thing you want to do is adopt a puppy who has been crammed up in a small cage during its entire stay at the shelter. This kind of treatment can certainly induce traumatic anxiety disorders, stress, and fear of the outside world.

If the shelter does indeed allow their animals to socialize and spend time outside of their cage, ask the staff how long they are allowed to enjoy this free time and how much human contact is received.

Another addition to your bag of questions when considering dog adoption from an animal shelter is to find out about any types of services that are offered after you bring home a new dog.

Do they provide pamphlets or brochures that explain the best way to handle an adopted dog or puppy? Are there tips in the form of a newsletter or website information that can help your adopted dog adjust easier? What about training, can they refer you to a qualified dog trainer that specializes in shelter animals?


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I realize that most families prefer to have a puppy raised from birth, but there are thousands upon thousands of well mannered, healthy dogs that need a home like yours. Most of these dogs and puppies that are living in animal shelters are there for various reasons that do not include acts of violence or sickness.

In fact, it seems to be a common thought that dogs from animal shelters are tainted. Yes, there are many of them that have had problems in the past with abuse or have developed survival instincts from living on the streets, but these animals can all be trained to perfection in most cases.

How To Interview The Animal Shelter

Like any service or product, animal shelters are there to provide a specific function that you, as a consumer, should investigate before making your decision. There should be specific questions asked which are directed straight to the animal shelter that you are considering adopting a dog from.

Very important questions that should always be asked are about how they take care of the dogs. Do they get more than just food and water? Does the animal shelter place emphasis on socialization? Do they allow the animals to move around and interact with the other dogs?

Dogs To Avoid

The last thing you want to do is adopt a puppy who has been crammed up in a small cage during its entire stay at the shelter. This kind of treatment can certainly induce traumatic anxiety disorders, stress, and fear of the outside world.

If the shelter does indeed allow their animals to socialize and spend time outside of their cage, ask the staff how long they are allowed to enjoy this free time and how much human contact is received.

Another addition to your bag of questions when considering dog adoption from an animal shelter is to find out about any types of services that are offered after you bring home a new dog.

Do they provide pamphlets or brochures that explain the best way to handle an adopted dog or puppy? Are there tips in the form of a newsletter or website information that can help your adopted dog adjust easier? What about training, can they refer you to a qualified dog trainer that specializes in shelter animals?


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Dog Training in Harrisburg Pa. York Pa. Lancaster Pa. Dover Pa. and all of Dauphin County,York County,and Lancaster County: Training books and videos.

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