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Big dog: how big is your ideal choice?
Are you looking for Newfoundland? St. Bernard? Or the breed with lesser hair such as Great Danes? How about the ancient dog breed, Irish Wolfhound? Or an Akita, Malamute, Leonberger or Tibetan Mastiff?
When you talk about big dogs, the options are also as huge as their physical appearances. Opting to get a big dog really needs a thorough consideration especially with your purpose of breeding such.
You need to do a painstaking research and grab several books containing information about large breeds. There are a lot of books regarding breed selection such as the American Kennel Club Dog Book, Michelle Lowell’s Your Purebred Puppy and Chris Walkowicz’s The Perfect Match.
As much as possible, list your requirements for big dog breeding and its responsibilities for proper care. The size is no longer debatable, apart from the bog dog’s attitude to the children, trainability, coat care, exercise needs, guarding ability and hugging enjoyments. More »
All You Need Is Dog Treats
If you have a new puppy and are looking for the secret to training the puppy into the well-behaved dog of your dreams, the secret is simple and easy: dog treats.
All dog owners know the sometimes slow and frustrating process of training, taming and teaching their dog some good behavior and maybe even some fun tricks. The problem for many owners is that they forget about one of the main reasons that any human or dog will act: motivation. Just like you need a little motivation to start exercising more or to get your house cleaned out, dogs need motivating reasons big enough to make them want to stop wetting on your carpet or eating holes into all of your socks. Dog treats can be a sure way to motivate your precious pup to do almost anything you desire. More »
Agility Builds Confidence in Your Dog
Is your dog timid around people or other dogs? Is your dog sensitive to sounds? Agility training can provide the environment and structure to build confidence in your dog. Agility classes are a great place for people to learn about the sport and learn how to train, but the timid dog may take a long time before he is ready to venture from under your chair or off your lap.
A timid or shy dog can only learn inside their comfort zone. So, training must begin where they feel safe and behaviors must be taught in very small increments. Home will probably be the best place to train and have learning take place for your dog.
So, how do you train at home? You will need guidelines and equipment. There is a multitude of websites that can give you information on agility training. There are also books and videos that will give details and visual aids and lesson plans for beginners thru expert levels. More »