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Doggy Hoots – Woodland Raccoon Crackler

June 13, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Doggy Hoots – Woodland Raccoon Crackler . No need to call animal control. Your dog’s gonna have our masked bandit cornered in lickety-split time. Catching this nocturnal nuisance will be a real boost to your dog’s ego. How to use this toy: CRUNCH IT! Suspiciously crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. TUG IT! This toy is Tug-Strengthened with triple stitched seams and Doggy-Team-Tested heavy duty canvas. SQUEAK IT! Slipped in a Squeaker to get those doggy tails a wagging and teeth a-gnashin’.

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Solve leash pulling

January 12, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Dogs love to go for a walk, but who walks who? Does your dog like to pull you around the neighborhood, zig-zagging so it doesn’t miss a scent? Leash pulling is an issue for just about every dog owner. So here is how you can stop the insanity. First, use a short leash, 6 feet should do. Always keep your dog right next to you. If it begins to veer, correct its behavior immediately and consistently. A quick but easy tug along with a verbal command should do the trick. You can also stop or change directions each time it becomes distracted. You dog needs to understand that it is following your lead, not the other way around.

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Building Drive by ‘being’ a Bad Dog Trainer

November 28, 2010 By admin 25 Comments

My wild Border Collie “Buzz” performs his favourite demo showing how many ‘driven’ dogs are created through bad dog training habits. Buzzy is the subject of my book “Shaping Success” (Dog Writers of America Choice for Dog Training Book of the Year in 2005).

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Dog Training – Dog Exercise

August 11, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Exercise is one of the main way in which dogs keep their muscle tone, bones, joints, and mind healthy, there are plenty of ways in which to exercise your dog. Some exercises are good for keeping you healthy as well, and others are more relaxed and effort free for those times when you get back from work and your dog is staring at you all excited and ready to play.

Some breeds of dogs are more active and need more exercise than others, and sometimes more than a lot of owners think they can give them due to other commitments like work and there not being enough hours in the day. But this doesn’t have to be the case as many professional dog trainers will tell you, and keeping your dog in shape can be fun and rewarding for both parties.

Here are some of the exercises that are popular in the dog community and reasons why –

Fetch

Starting off with the most well known of exercises, the fetch game involves you throwing a ball and your dog running after it and returning it to you. This can be little exercise for you and a lot for your dog if you use any throwing enhancing products that are on the market today.

Tug

The tug game involves both you and your dog pulling on either end of a tugging toy, requires little effort on your behalf and can be played while you sit and watch telly or between breaks of other activities.

Jogging

Jogging is a highly active sport and helps keep your health up as well as your dogs, your dog will love to pay this game with you and it will ensure a healthy and happy dog.

Cycling

Although cycling may seem like a difficult exercise for your dog to follow and keep an interest in, there are special leashes for you to use on your dog to maintain hands free control over your dog giving you a more subtle form of exercise. Care may be needed and basic dog training should be given to make sure your dog will be in no harm during the task.

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Dog Training – Dog Punishments

August 10, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

There are many different punishments for getting your dog to learn the difference between right and wrong, and there are many dog trainers that will tell you that their method is the best way or that a different type of punishment, whether it be positive or negative punishment, is better than the method youâre using now.

Dogs need punishment to keep them in order and to teach them what is acceptable and what is not, without some form of punishment there would be no way of showing your dog these things, and no way of training them.

There are two types of punishment for your dogs; there are positive punishments and negative punishments. Positive punishments are punishments when you give you dog something, for example giving a tug on the leash or verbal correction. Negative punishments are when you take away something your dog needs or expects such as treats or toys or having the dog be taken away from you.

I am a strong believer that positive punishments should only be used in moderation or not at all, serious injuries to your dogâs safety and health may occur by over using or incorrectly using positive punishment. There is no dog training exercise that cannot be accomplished by using the negative punishment.

For dog safety reasons I will only talk about negative punishments and dog punishments that I would use and are fully safe for your dogs. 9 times out of 10 positive punishments cause your dog to react in a similar way towards other people or the owner. If you are going to use positive punishment it is highly recommended that you consult a professional dog trainer before doing so.

The most popular and some of the best negative punishment are listed below and should be enforced within 10 seconds of the crime being committed to have any affect and avoid confusion

Time out:

Take your dog to a room cut off from other family members and any attention for a short period of time.

Take away toys:

Stop your dog from having any toys for a short period of time.

Ignore your dog:

Totally ignore your dog for a period of time so they get no attention, fuss, or eye contact.

No treats:

Donât give your dog the treat he would have normally had for good behavior

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KONG Tails (Large)

November 13, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

KONG Tails (Large) is the ultimate interactive toy, great for tugging, tossing, chasing, catching and shaking. The durable Classic KONG body creates longer tosses and a fun, unpredictable bounce when it finally hits the ground. The rugged nylon tails flutter in the air to attract your dog’s interest and are fun to shake once “captured”. Our unique loop handle provides a good, comfortable grip for tugging, and an added squeaker provides extra doggy delight.For large dogs weighting 30-65 lbs. Interactive tug and toss squeak toy Easy-to-use tug handle Super durable formula

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Dog Chew Toys To Ease The Pain Of Teething

August 21, 2009 By heather Leave a Comment

There are many choices of dog bowls for our dogs to eat their favorite kibbles out of. Allow your pet to eat in a natural position with the Virtu Healthy Pet Diner. This diner also provides a non stop flow of fresh water whenever your pet wants a
When our puppies are teething, a dog chew toy can help ease the pain and keep them from chewing on something they shouldn’t. When we catch our pups chewing on one of our shoes, simply replace the shoe with a chew toy and soon they will learn to seek out their toy when the need to chew arises. Katie’s Bumper Sqwuggies, available in several colors, are made from pre-consumer recycled fire hoses; these fun chew toys with a squeaker and a tug handle are made to be fetched. Since they float, they can be used in the water, also.

For extra soothing relief for our teething pups, the Planet Dog Lil’ Pup Orbee-Tuff Bone is a soft chew toy that can be frozen to give more relief from teething pain. Encourage your puppies to use their chew toys with the Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Pup Orbo with a Treat Spot Dog Toy. Your puppy will chew on this toy for a long time while searching for the hidden treat. The Classic Kong Chew Toy is available in different sizes and will keep your dogs interest. This super bouncy toy also has an opening for hiding a dog treat. While your dog is working to get the treat, they will be cleaning their teeth and gums. Provide your dog with a variety of dog chew toys and ease the pain of teething while also saving your shoes. Dog chew toys will give your dog pleasure, clean his teeth and gums, and keep him entertained for hours.

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Fawn Pug Ornament Tiny Angel Fawn Pug Figurine

May 8, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Our most divine Tiny Ones are without a doubt our most popular product. The gold string makes it the perfect accent to a Christmas tree. Simply remove the string if you want to display your beloved pet on a shelf or mantle. Whether your pet is angelic in every way, or memories of a lost pet tug at your heart strings, these are the perfect gift for any dog lover!

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