Thursday, December 1, 2011

How to Have a Well-Mannered Dog

Use the same hand signals each time when training your dog.Similar to children, dogs need to be taught right from wrong. To have a well-mannered dog, it's essential to teach it obedience and to correct its bad behavior. Ideally, training starts when your dog is a puppy, because it won't have developed bad be...



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DIY: Dog Cable Runner

A cable runner gives dogs more freedom.Providing dogs with a safe, comfortable area to exercise is an important part of maintaining your pet’s health. If you don't have an enclosed area or want to restrict your dog to a specific space, installing a cable runner will give your pet a...



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How to Calm Dogs When They Are Frightened

Use a soft, gentle voice when calming your scared dog.Dogs can become frightened for a number of reasons, including exposure to a new object, person or pet. Thunderstorms, firecrackers or loud noises can also scare your dog, causing it stress and anxiety. When a dog becomes frightened, it reacts by whin...



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The Proper Way to Greet a Dog

Approach dogs from the front or side, so they can see you.Like humans, dogs are social animals with an understanding of body language and status. However, canine rules are different from human rules. Behaviors you consider to be friendly and welcoming might be threatening or challenging to a dog, and you mi...



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How to Know if Your Dog Respects You

Your dog should walk at your pace while out on a walk.Working with your dog is an important part of being a responsible dog owner. Good training gives you the ability to enjoy your dog, rather than being frustrated with it. Several behavioral points let you know that your dog respects you as the pack le...



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