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Owners Are Willing To Spend More Money On Pet Food – Puppy Love

By Brian on Saturday, September 4th, 2010 | No Comments

Despite the recession, it seems pet owners are not giving up on the welfare of their pets. This even extends to their pet food, and in the UK, it has recently been announced that pet owners are showing an increased willingness to spend extra money on the best food for their dogs and cats in 2009.

Benefits of Neutering Dogs

There have been many studies done on the pros and cons of spaying and neutering, and there is some debate about performing this procedure too early.

By neutering your male dog it may make for a better pet because some dogs (50%-60%) will be…

  • less assertive
  • more relaxed and less aggressive
  • other dogs are less likely to show aggression towards them
  • easier to handle
  • may stop marking territory in the house
  • less likely to roam

It also reduces the chance of non-cancerous prostate issues, testicular or anal tumors and hernia.

Spaying your female dog before her first heat will significantly reduce your pets chances of…

  • developing mammary cancer
  • uterine infections (which are common and can be serious and costly to treat),
  • false pregnancies
  • unwanted pregnancies

Risks of Neutering and Spaying

  • greater risk of hip dysplasia if done prior to 5 1/2 months and bone cancer if neutered before a year old (in larger breeds)
  • risk of hypothyroidism

With a female dog there is a greater chance of developing urinary incontinence as she ages, but this can be
treated. And there is a larger risk of prostate cancer for their male counterparts.

Neutered dogs require less food and you need to make sure they are getting enough exercise to prevent weight gain.

Dog neutering or spaying will not change your best friends personality, intelligence, playfulness or guarding abilities. They will live long, healthy and happy lives and be a great pet.

The greater and more important issue here is over-population. Shelters are full and of the approximately 27 millions dogs born each year in the U.S. 5-10 million are put to death because they are unwanted and that does not include the hundreds of thousands that we have no statistics on that are abandoned, neglected or abused. By far the largest cause of death in the U.S. and Canada is euthanasia.

In good conscience should we be bringing more dogs into the world with not enough homes to accommodate them? Do we owe it to our pets to have them spayed or neutered rather than killing them off because they become overpopulated or an inconvenience to us? In just a few short years, one female dog and her offspring can be the source of thousands of puppies and one male running loose could impregnate many females in a short period of time.

If you are not going to show or breed your dog, seriously consider having them neutered and consult with your veterinarian on the benefits and safety of the procedure. There are those (puppy mill breeders who breed indiscriminately and sell in large volumes to pet stores) that will likely disagree with this but spaying and neutering dogs is argumentatively the best way to control the canine population

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Buying Considerations For A Dog Wheelchair

By Brian on Saturday, September 4th, 2010 | No Comments

Also called dog carts, dog wheelchairs are a huge help for the physically handicapped dogs for them to have a better life. Should your dog have problems with mobility due to injuries, disease or congenital conditions, it is advisable that you get your little buddy a wheelchair. Wheelchairs for dogs will help your pet to have better mobility and to prevent further bone damage and pain. If you are planning to buy your pet dog a wheelchair, here are some features that you should look for.

Lightweight aluminum frame – Dog mobility aids are often held stable with harnessed frames that support the pet’s body and the linked wheels. When you are searching for a cart for your injured dog, it is best to select the ones that are from light materials and those that have aluminum frames.

Picking a lightweight dog cart will help to avoid further injury.. Since it is light aluminum frames are not likely to add tension to your dog’s back and will not likely cause unneeded stress as well. Wheelchair frames that are made from heavy metal could injure your dog and worsen its existing condition. Aside from this by using the light wheelchair your dog will find it easier to work and move around, encouraging him to use the cart all the more. Carts that are made of aluminum frames can also give your dog a more stable support since they are more durable and can even hold larger dogs like the German shepherds.

Back support saddle – It is also imperative that you select a canine wheelchair that has a rear support saddle in order to make your dog’s life and yours easier. Dog wheelchairs with back support saddle support your pet’s underbelly. The risk of strain is significantly decreased when the dogs are properly supported from back to the underbelly and at the same time your dog will be more than comfortable while inside the cart.

Adjustable harness and straps – Pick the wheelchair with adjustable harness for these handy straps are designed to hold the mobility of the dog wheelchair in sync with that of your dog’s. Harness and straps attached to the wheelchair may also serve as additional support. Besides allowing movement flexibility, this also decreases the threats from ill-fitted wheelchairs.


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Labrador Coaching: Tips On Come Command

By Brian on Saturday, September 4th, 2010 | No Comments

There are lots of apparent reasons why come command should be included in your Labrador training.  Actually it is one of the most vital basic commands each dog must learn in order to guarantee safety.  Once the come command or recall is mastered, possibly deadly situation can be prevented by calling him to you.  Apart from safety reasons, mastery of the come command also gives your lab larger liberty in some scenarios.  You can allow him to run readily when you are out in the beach realizing that he can always respond every time you call. 

In a number of cases, training a Labrador with come command can be challenging given the fact that this breed is commonly described as intrepid and regularly mislabeled as hyperactive.  But everything is possible with proper Labrador training tips.  Here is some advice to help you train your Labrador with the come command:

– Start training inside with your dog on leash.  Say your dog’s name followed by the word “come.” Do it in such a way that will attract or inspire your pet to come (using excited tone, having treats prepared). 

– Praise him as fast as he comes to you. 

– If your Labrador does not come, tug the leash a little to draw in and inspire him to come.  Remember not to tug the leash cruelly to stop your dog from associating the command with something negative. 

– After he has mastered the command inside, gradually train the command outside and off leash in a fenced-in yard. 

– Use the command frequently (during dinner, playtime, to give treats) and never use it to call your dog for negative things like punishment or baths.

– When you are teaching the come command, or any other command actually, and your dog doesn’t respond, do not chase him around.  Though it’s driving you nuts, wait till he comes and if he does, never give punishment for it will only associate the command to something negative. 

– Labradors are intelligent dogs but don’t expect this command can be mastered in one session only.  Commence with the basic and steadily build on it.  Training sessions should additionally be short as well as pleasurable.

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Jack Russell Training: Introducing Jack And New Baby

By Brian on Friday, September 3rd, 2010 | No Comments

Despite of successful jack russell training, it is expected for new parents to feel apprehensive in bringing home and introducing their new bundle of joy to the resident pet. Dogs who have been the family’s baby for quite some time are more likely to feel jealous to the attention and affection the new baby gets.

But there is really no need to be worried about this because there are many simple and effective ways to train your canine friend to get accustomed to the child:

  • Months before the arrival of your baby, make some necessary change in lifestyle. Permit your pet to explore your baby’s sleeping area and get him accustomed to the presence of toys, diapers, blankets and other baby stuff. Your pet should also understand that your lap is not his any longer and he cannot simply sit on it anytime.
  • A dog that’s reliably trained with basic obedience such as sit, stay and down is less troublesome. However, if your pet has not yet mastered those commands, it is best to take the dog training seriously long before the baby arrives. Those commands are essential in handling your pet in several situations.
  • Before bringing home the baby (if delivered at  the hospital), bring home the blankets first, clothes or other stuff the baby has worn or used. This is to acquaint your jack russell with the baby’s smell.
  • If it’s time for the mother and the baby to come home, it’s best if another family member is the one carrying the baby. This avoids creating undesirable experience on the first meeting should you need to ignore him or tell him “off” or “go away”.
  • The dog’s very first meeting with the baby should be a positive encounter.

A dog breed as energetic as jack russell terrier can make a family occupied, much more with the new member of the family. Efficient time and task management will help make things easy.


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