Although very dangerous behavior, car chasing is very rewarding for the dog. Dogs love to chase anything that runs, and the faster it runs, the better. To extinguish the behavior, you must negate the reward of the chase. Car chasing is most often done by dogs that have the run of the property and are not exposed to many cars.
Expose the dog to traffic by making a point to walk on busy streets occasionally. Command him to remain in a sit-stay as cars pass, and snap the collar back if he attempts to move. You can set the dog up for a car chasing correction by having a friend armed with several cans filled with rocks, for noise effect, drive up to or past the area where the dog starts chasing. Instruct the helper to put on the brakes as fast and noisily as possible when the dog is at a full chase. When the car comes to a screeching halt, have the helper jump out of the car and create enormous noise and chaos by throwing the cans near the dog.
If the dog is not likely to bite, have the helper aggressively chase him home, throwing cans behind him. Repeat the setup with different cars, and if possible, different people, until the dog refrains from chasing cars. You can also use the corrections for car chasing when a dog acquires the nasty, dangerous habit of chasing bikers, joggers, and horseback riders.
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dogandmaster on February 9th 2007 in Dog Behaviour, Dog Training
Certain factors must be considered before you get a car, so you do a few research, look around, ask around, and even test drive a few. You want to make sure that you are getting a car that is perfect for you, your personality, and your overall lifestyle.
The same factors should be applied before you get a dog, and especially if you are thinking about getting a Pit Bull. Because just like a big red powerful truck with a strong built and plenty of horsepower, a Pit bull may be the beautiful and strong powerful dog that you have been looking for but is simply not the dog that would fit your personality and lifestyle.
Before you decide to get a Pit Bull or any dog for that matter, you need to ask yourself if you truly are ready to take on the responsibility of owning a dog. In addition, you need to determine if you have enough experience with dogs to own a very powerful breed. Owning a Pit Bull requires a great deal of time, money, energy, and resources. Moreover, you need to be able to put in the commitment of having a Pit Bull for at least twelve or thirteen years, which is their average lifespan.
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dogandmaster on February 6th 2007 in Dog Breeds
The price of a Dalmatian stud fee varies according to circumstances. Usually, to prove a young stud dog, his owner will allow the first breeding to be inexpensive. Once a female Dalmatian has become pregnant by him, he becomes a “proven stud” and the fee rises accordingly for female dogs that follow.
The sire of championship quality Dalmatian puppies will bring a stud fee of at least the purchase price of one show puppy. Until at least one champion by your stud dog has finished, the fee will remain equal to the price of one pet puppy. When his list of champions starts to grow, so does the amount of the stud fee.
Dalmatian stud fee and method of payment should be stated at this time. Decision should be reached on whether it is to be a full cash transaction at the time of the mating or a pick from the litter. If the owner of the stud dog must travel to meet the female, an additional charge will be made for time, tolls, and gasoline expenses. The stud fee includes board for the day of the female’s arrival through two days for breeding, with a day in between.
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dogandmaster on February 2nd 2007 in Dog Breeding
