Dog House Training Made Easy!

In order to have a healthy relationship with your dog, it is essential he be taught basic manners and what is expected of him. One of the biggest hurdles many dog owners face is house training. Breaking your dog from relieving himself in the house is often the only strife in an human companion/dog relationship. No matter if you have an older dog that wasn't trained or a puppy in need of training, it's easy to do if you're patient and persistent.

First of all, give your dog many opportunities to do his necessary business outside of the home. This will mean taking your dog outside several times a day. A good beginning schedule is to take your dog out early in the morning then roughly every hour thereafter. In short order, your dog will realize that you're asking him to take care of relieving himself outside. If you find your dog's urine is creating "burn spots" on the grass, there are treats you can give him that will neutralize the PH of his urine.

As you take your dog outside, pick a one word command such as "outside" or "yard" and use that word every single time you take your dog outside. He will soon associate that word with going outside. Your dog won't understand all the words you use, but your tone of voice will speak volumes to him. Use your training word in a praising tone when your dog house training is successful and in a scolding tone if your pet has had a dog house training accident indoors.

Never spank your pet or rub his nose in an accident. Spanking will teach your dog that you can't be fully trusted not to hurt him and rubbing his nose in it will lead some dogs to learn to hide their accidents through eating it. Using positive training techniques for house breaking your dog are essential. Scolding tones of voice, praise and treats will go a long way to helping your dog become housebroken a lot faster.
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Dog Bone Muffins Anyone?

Dog clothing, dog treats, dog gifts are one of the hottest growing retail markets there are. If you are a dog lover you have seen the explosion in dog related merchandise over the past five years.

One of the fastest growing markets is the dog treat business. With both human and dog obesity at records levels, more and more pet owners are not only getting their own diets under control but the diets of their pets. Fat-laden, empty calorie dog treats are simply not good for dogs. However, a new line of treats are entering the marketplace - healthy dog treats.

Paw Shop now carries a 6-Bone Shaped Muffin Pan and it is the only non-stick metal bone shaped bake wear sold on the market. This 9x13 pan will bake up to six bone shaped muffins and you can either use the Paw Shop's own Canine Mix or you can be experimental and come up with your own recipe and perhaps even market it. If you are considering having your own line of baked dog goodies, Paw Shop sells these well made and durable baking pans by the case.

For the person that just wants to make their dog yummy treats, you're not alone. More and more people are opting to make their pet treats at home, especially since the news of genetically modified foods are in nearly all commercial wheat, soy and corn products sold for both humans and people. No one wants to knowingly eat products genetically altered by using insect DNA or the genes of fish and other creatures to enhance the plants. That's why so many people are going organic and it is spilling over into pet food and even dog treats.

If you're interesting in giving your dog healthy treats or even designing a line of your own. Paw Shop can get you off to a great start with their exclusively designed bone shaped muffin pans
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Dealing With Aggressive Dog Behavior

It isn't easy dealing with an aggressive dog, but there are a number of things you can do that will lessen the incidence of displays of aggressiveness and eventually eliminating it. First, understand the reason for the dog's aggressive behavior and then first attempt to eliminate whatever is causing it; in many cases this will stop the displays all together.

Fear is a large reason many dogs display aggressive behavior. If the dog hasn't been socialized properly, he might dislike being petted or approached by people and other animals he isn't familiar with . Storms can cause some dogs to display aggressive behavior. The shows of aggression in these types of situations are so your dog can protect himself. To address his behavior, try to remove him from situations that cause him to act out. Your first response to aggressive behavior should be to try to take the dog out of the immediate fearful situation that is causing him to act out. Distractions such a television or radio, darkening a room and speaking to him calmly may be enough to reassure him that he is in no danger and calms down. When he calms on command, give him a treat.

As you know, dogs are also territorial. They assume it's their job to protect the boundaries of their domain and everything within it. Dogs look at themselves as rulers of their domain and don't like any kind of challenges from other dogs and even some people will be considered threats. If your dog gets pushy with you, give him a firm ,"No" command and remind him who top dog is with your tone of voice. Your dog will back down when he realizes you're still in charge. Pet him and praise him for obeying. Above all a dog wants to please.

Aggressive dog behavior can be dangerous. Do not attempt to pet your dog if he's displaying aggressive behavior until you are sure that you have his attention and he won't snap or bite you out of fear or panic. A good way to eliminate aggressive displays in your dog is to address what is causing the problem and train him through praise and rewards to handle his fear in other ways.
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