September 4th, 2010
Dog Quote: The other day I saw two dogs walk over to a parking meter. One of them says to the other, “How do you like that? Pay toilets!” ….Dave Starr Stopping your dog from chewing everything in sight. It is only natural for dogs to want to chew. It is a natural instinct, but they need to be trained what they can and can’t chew without causing problems. While they might feel the need to sharpen their teeth you certainly don’t want them to be doing that on your furniture. It is a lot cheaper to invest some money in suitable toys that the dog can chew or get their teeth cleaned professionally than to replace expensive household items. More Information: Dog Training Tactics The simplest method of training a dog not to chew everything in sight is to confine it to a small area where only those things that it should be allowed to chew are present. The dog will then become accustomed to the smell of those things that it is allowed to chew and then when it is allowed out into the household where other items are present you can teach it not to chew items such as furniture, shoes, clothing, etc. It is also possible to teach an old dog not to chew items by using the same techniques although it is harder if it has been doing this for many years of its life. It is always preferable to teach your dog the lessons they need to know as soon as possible as training gets harder with the age of the dog. If the dog is going to be left inside for extended periods while you’re not around it is wise to remove any items that you don’t want it to chew until it is fully trained. Until that time, the dog should be content with suitable chewing toys. More Information: Dog Training Tactics -
Dog Quote: The more I see of men the more I like dogs. ….Madame de Stael Just as we perform better when we eat the best foods, your dog will also be healthier if you feed it premium high quality pet food. The top brands of dog food, while often a little more expensive also have higher quality ingredients that will give your dog better all round nutrition. The best foods have a complex range of vitamins and minerals that have been designed to give your dog all the elements that they need in their diet. This applies to their canned foods and also the dry food such as biscuits and nibbles. These foods also contain a lot less additives and we have shown in a previous newsletter how these additives in the form of preservative, coloring and fillers are detrimental to your dog’s health and fitness. More Information: Dog Training Tactics The nutrients that are found in the good dog foods can be absorbed well and your dog will be able to eat less food to get the same benefits. Their energy levels will be higher and the incidence of obesity will be reduced. Their immune systems will be better and they will be less likely to develop allergies that some dogs are prone to get with skin rashes and other problems with their skin. Some of the cheaper dog foods contain dyes and these are often the main cause of skin allergies in dogs. You can often tell when a dog has been on a good diet by the condition of their fur, which will have a lot more luster than a dog that has been fed poor quality food. They are also likely to shed less fur as it will be in better condition and that is a huge bonus for anyone who has their dog inside the house. The premium dog foods are generally better for cleaning your dog’s teeth and this can save money in the long run by having reduced veterinary fees. Having good teeth is one of the essential elements of longevity for a dog so this is a very important factor. More Information: Dog Training Tactics
