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Realize that dogs understand words. Although canines lack the necessary vocal chords to reproduce human speech, dogs do understand much of what you say. Treat your dog like a child learning a new word and point at the object or task and repeat the word frequently. If you gently push the dog into a sitting position and say “sit” enough times, your loyal friend will get the picture and start sitting on command.

Practice consistency. If you say “sit” one time, “down” another and then “squat” yet another, your dog is likely to get confused. Be consistent in the words you teach your dog and in the ways you teach them. Because dogs read body language, accompany your commands with reliable actions. For example, point at the floor while saying, “Sit.” This makes the message much clearer for your pet.

Provide rewards and discipline. If your dog obeys a command, reward them with a treat right away. This will form a link in the dog’s mind between the behavior and its consequence. Likewise, if your dog does something naughty, such as eating your shoes or rummaging through the trashcan, discipline them immediately. If you clean up the mess first, and then say “no” and spank the dog, it is likely that the connection between the action and its consequence will be too far apart in the dog’s mind. Delay your response, and the dog may believe your behaviors are nothing more than random actions.

Focus on simplicity and tone. Giving your dog a speech about how disappointed you are that it knocked over the trashcan is not likely to be effective. A simple “no” is much better. Your tone often says more than your words. Make your discipline firm and your rewards pleasant by heightening your voice inflection. A wimpy “no” could be taken as a “yes,” and a harsh “fetch” may seem to your dog less like play and more like punishment.

Listen. Remember that communication is a two-way street and that dogs have just as much to say to you as you do to them. Learn your dog’s vocal and physical cues. Dogs growl as a warning, bark to get attention, scratch at doors to be let inside and whimper when hurting or afraid.

Establish dominance. Aggressive dogs will approach with stiff legs, a raised tail and bared fangs. They will make direct eye contact and seek to intimidate their target by securing what they perceive to be their “territory.” Such behavior is never acceptable toward you or your family, and it could lead to attacks. Meet the dog with a firm stare and a firmer resolve. Once you assert your dominance, the dog will understand and allow you to “lead the pack.”

Open yourself up to playtime. Playful dogs will have a cheerful, non-threatening bark and may bring sticks or toys to you. Their body language is relaxed, usually accompanied by panting and wagging an energetic tail. Seize these opportunities and you’ll build a strong bond with your furry friend. In fact, there are several ways to initiate playtime yourself, such as smacking the floor, rolling on the ground or teasing your companion with a treat. Whatever the case, communicating with your dog is as much about listening as it is talking.

Get a bottle of alcohol.

Get a few que tips.

Dip it in the alcohol.

Then rub it in your dogs ear.

If you live in a climate where snow falls and stays on the ground for most of the winter, clear out an area where your dog does her business. Keep it shoveled free of snow as best you can.

At the start of winter, buy a bale of straw and lay it down on the ground in the cleared area. Unlike hay, straw doesn’t contain seeds that will cause an explosion of weeds in springtime. The straw is an excellent strategy for several reasons. First, if your dog poops on straw and it freezes, you can easily pick up a whole clump, straw and all, because it won’t freeze directly to the ground. Over the winter you are continuously picking up straw, so by springtime it should be mostly gone. It also helps absorb mud when there is a thaw.

Keep a covered bucket lined with a trash bag in your back yard for all waste. Five-gallon paint buckets with lids are excellent for this purpose.

Ideally, you will go out and pick up after your dog right after she potties. But we all know that in the real world, this usually doesn’t happen. If there is any accumulation, keep your eye on the temperature. If it inches above freezing, get out there with a shovel and pick up whatever you can.

Shovels are also a great way to pick up those unattractive clumps of yellow snow. Toss it right into your trash-bag-lined waste bucket.

If it is extremely cold and you don’t get a thaw for weeks on end, a small hatchet is your best friend for getting up frozen dog poop. Shovels don’t work quite as well because you cannot get the angle or leverage to chip rock-solid poop out of a snow bank. With a hatchet you can expertly chop the offending turd out of the snow and dispose of it properly.

Another excellent strategy if you have time and walk your dog: Encourage her to potty on walks. Bring along plastic bags so you can pick up after her immediately. If you are environmentally conscious, check online or your local pet store for biodegradable poop pick-up bags.

Pick up the feces immediately after the dog poops so that it does not become buried under the snow. Just grab a grocery bag, put it over your hand and then run outside and the grab the poop. Turn the bag inside out, tie it up and toss in the trash can.

Designate one area of the yard for the dog to defecate. This will make it much easier to exit the house and clean up in a timely manner to prevent winter build up.

Install a septic system for dogs. With a septic system all you do is drop the dog poop in a hole in the ground immediately after clean up. Enzymes and chemicals break down the feces into the dirt.

Have your dog defecate under a covered patio. Lay down paper or doggy duty pads. When your dog is done, clean up easily by balling up the paper and sealing it in a trash bag.

Hire a dog feces clean up service. This will save time and spare you from the winter cold. Look in the phone book or search the Internet to find a company in your area. The service may even dispose of the waste if your local government has a policy that prohibits throwing it in the regular city trash.

Preheat oven to 375.

Mix all ingredients together well. Dough is ready when you can touch it and it does not stick to you. If dough is still sticky add a handful of the flour you used until it is not.

Roll out dough and cut with your favorite cookie cutter. A cup or glass works great as well. Or go for a free form cookie - Just pinch off dough in table spoon amount and place on the cookie sheet just as you would if it were cut into a shape.

Treats will not flatten or rise. Placing treats close is acceptable in this recipe.

Bake for 45 minutes or until the treat releases from the pan by itself. You will know this by tilting the pan to the side just a bit and you see a treat move.

Let treats cool completely. Store in the refrigerator because this treat just like any other fresh product will spoil when left out. Treats will last longer in the frig.

Immediately after stepping in dog feces, try to scrape as much of it as you can on the ground, preferably grass. If you can, take the shoe off immediately. It’s not something you want to track in the house or in your car.

Try to clean it off before it dries. However, it will be at its stinkiest while moist. It is better if you clean your shoe outside, to prevent stinking up the house. Use paper towels or newspaper to wipe as much off as you can and put them in a plastic bag after use. If you are working inside, take out the trash after you’re done.

After you’ve wiped away as much as possible, you’ll need to clean it from the shoe treads. If you have wide, deep treads, such as those on many boots, you’ll want to use a stick or something similar to scrape it out of the threads. Otherwise, go to step four.

Use an old brush, an old toothbrush works wells, with baking soda and soap, such as dish detergent, to brush the feces from the shoe treads, or anywhere else on the shoe that has been in contact with the dog droppings. Rinse and repeat until the shoe is clean.

Wash hands very well.

Plan to clean a doghouse at least once a month. During rainy or humid seasons, you may choose to clean the doghouse more often.

Wear gloves. To keep yourself protected, put on a pair of gloves that extend past your wrists.

Pick up any piles of feces that you find inside or on the steps leading into the structure. These should be removed first before you try to clean any other areas of the doghouse.

Sweep out all of the dirt, leaves and branches. You may need a small hand-held broom to perform this task. Remove the top of the doghouse to help you easily clean out the interior.

Fill a bucket with water and mild soap. Use the sponge to scrub the floor and walls of the doghouse.

Rinse out the inside of the doghouse. Make sure all of the soap is rinsed away before replacing the top.

Use a hose to wash the outside of the doghouse. A quick rinse of the outside is all that is needed.

Make sure you are able to accomodate a dog. A dog is a living thing. It eats, sleeps, poops, and chews. Owning a dog is like welcoming a brand new baby into your life.

Know what size of dog you want. Look around you. Do you have lots of space in your backyard for a larger dog, or do you live in a cramped apartment looking to get a smaller dog. Remember that all dogs,big and small, require attention and exercise. If you work too much and won’t have any time for your new dog, feel free to exit this article right now.

Decide what dog best fits your personality. If you would like an intelligent dog, consider the poodle. if you want a city dog, look into the pug or bulldog. If you want a friendly dog, try the retriever.

After you have an idea of what kind of dog breed you would like, look into buying form a reputable breeder. Look on the internet, the classifieds in your local newspaper or even call the American Kennel Club. (1900-407-PUPS) Get aqquainted with the breeder and make sure he/she treats the dogs properly.

Nylon leashes are durable, cost-effective and provide excellent control. The standard length is six feet. Leather and fashion leashes average this length too and often come made to match with swanky collars.

If you want your dog to have a little more room to roam–say ten, sixteen or even twenty-six feet ahead–try a retractable leash. Flexi is the most trusted brand name in this type, which consists of a long cord reeled inside a hard plastic shell and comes complete with a thumb brake. They’re fairly light and easy to carry and come in many sizes to suit the size and weight of your dog.

You might want to consider a halter or a harness-leash combo for a small dog, whose collars can slip off over their little heads. The newest trend includes these vest-like halters, which provide the ultimate in comfort and control. Halters also come in lots of other fashion designs, including bejeweled shiny patent leather–if that’s your dog’s thing.

Harness-leash combos can also be good for larger dogs that are problem walkers, or if you’re a lightweight who fights for control of a massive dog on a regular leash. There are several different types here, too, including figure-eights (easy to step in) and no-jump models. Measure your dog’s girth (the deepest part of his chest) for the best fit.

There are also specialty leashes, including a hands-free model that you can attach to your belt if you’re a jogger or your bike if you’re a rider. Other leashes are elasticized for extra shock absorption, have cushioned handles, or even retract into the collar. Check the web or your local pet store to see the latest in leash innovations.

Oh, and don’t forget the poop bags! These are made to clip on to your fantastic new leash. So please be a responsible pet owner and always clean up after your dog! Would you want to step in that?

Get your bag of food. Look for the Ingredient Statement on the label.
Read the first 5 ingredients. They play a significant role in the nutritional make-up of a food. What are the protein sources? The primary source should come from quality animal protein, not vegetable protein or grain. Foods that list 2 or more grains in the first 5 ingredients may have more vegetable protein than animal protein.

What about grains? Two or more grains listed in the first 5 ingredients means your food may have more vegetable protein than animal protein. Grains such as soy, corn, corn gluten and wheat gluten can be difficult to digest, which means less nutrition and more clean up.

Are there by-products? Some manufacturers consider by-products inferior sources of protein and, depending on the source, they can be difficult to digest.

What are the fat sources? Some fats are better than others. We believe the primary fat source in dogfood should be animal based because animal fats contain a profile of fatty acids that are easily metabolized and thus are generally more available to the body.

Does your food contain other health-promoting ingredients, such as:
Vegetables, Beet fiber, Antioxidants, Proteinated Minerals, Bacteria cultures? These ingredients can add to your pet’s health and digestion.

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