You probably think that you could control your dog by shouting “No!” Then, you might find out that the day you really needed your dog to listen was the day he stopped listening.
The only time you should shout at your dog is when it is the only way to get his attention or stop him in his tracks when there is danger. If you constantly shout at your dog day in and day out, he has already learned not to listen to you.
For several weeks, stop talking to your dog altogether. Work him silently as much as possible. When you simply must speak, then whisper. Get your dog’s attention back. Make him look at you to see what you want. This will make your dog attentive and ecstatic.
Always speak softly to your dog. If one day you should see him heading for danger, you can shout to save him. If he is about to run through an ongoing traffic, shout “No,” “Wait,” “Come!” In this case, do anything you can to save him and get him back.
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dogandmaster on November 30th 2006 in Dog Training
The pulse rate varies according to the size of the dog; a small breed may have a pulse rate of 100 beats a minute while that of a Great Dane is usually only about 70. The beat is often intermittent, so do not rush to the vet if that seems all that is wrong with your dog. In cases of illness the pulse rate increases to anything up to about 150 to 160 beats per minute in a small dog and about 100 or slightly more in a big dog. A slow pulse is more dangerous than a fast one as it often means collapse of the patient. In pneumonia the pulse rate is often slow because the heart is affected. Naturally after exertion the rate is fast, but it should return to normal within a few minutes of rest. If the pulse is very weak or slow, give stimulants. It is best felt on the inside of the dog’s thigh where the big femoral artery is superficial and easily contacted, or the inside of the forearm. You must move your fingers over the area to find its position. Take the pulse with your fingers, not your thumb, or you may be taking your own pulse and not that of the dog.
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dogandmaster on November 26th 2006 in Dog Health
All dog owners want their puppies to grow up as well-behaved, intelligent dogs. But the owner also has his or her prejudices and opinions about how to train their pet. Unfortunately, most owners rely on their own past experience, advice from friends and relatives, books, and rarely “facts” for guidance in shaping their dog’s personality. Many puppies develop into acceptable adults despite adverse owner handling and care, which is a tribute to their psychic resilience.
However, hundreds of thousands of other dogs are returned to their breeder, given away to unsuspecting new owners, deliberately dropped off in new neighborhoods, or taken to the local pound - all due to a lack of responsible dog training advice by the experts.
A dog’s personality, either pleasant or nasty, is observed in the behavior displayed, which is a result of learning. Learning is that which is absorbed and retained from the pet’s interactions with the environment. A dog’s brain functions mature by the age of 22 weeks.
Therefore, compared to children, the effects of early puppy experience on adult behavioral tendencies is more easily controlled and its benefits more quickly recognized. Every puppy owner should be aware of this rapid development so as to ensure careful early treatment.
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dogandmaster on November 26th 2006 in Dog Training
The Labrador Retriever’s keen sense of smell and ability to train have earned him a place in many police and military forces around the world. During World War II, Labrador Retrievers were used throughout Europe to scout fields for undetected land mines. They were credited with many finds and exhibited a stick-to-it-iveness not found in other breeds that were tested for the job. They have also been trained as messengers to cover terrain that is all but impassable by man.
Many municipalities currently employ the services of skilled Labrador police dogs. They are primarily called upon for scent-discrimination details, such as tracking criminals in buildings or detecting hidden narcotics, weapons, and bombs. Once a substance has been detected, the
dog does not retrieve the material unless specifically ordered by his master, but rather indicates the location to his trainer. This is to insure against possible injury to the dog.
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dogandmaster on November 26th 2006 in Dog Breeds
