Caring For A Dog: 5 Steps To Potty Training Success

Article Title: Caring For A Dog: 5 Steps To Potty Training
Success
Author: Michael Lewis

Potty training a dog is one of the most frustrating things you
will have to do. Take heart in the fact that once your dog gets
the potty training, you won't have to teach it again. In many
ways, potty training can be rewarding too. Not only can you
help your pets to stop making messes on your favorite
carpeting, but you can develop a strong relationship of trust
and bonding with them to.

Here are 5 steps to make potty training successful in your
home.

1.Use a crate. Crate training is very effective. A crate is
used to allow your pet to have a place to sleep and teaches
them to control their bladder. They won't soil their bedding.
Then, when it is time to get up and go out, you can easily do
just that. The dog learns from the start that you control potty
time.

2.After meals, give your pet 15 minutes and then take them out.
Food is a trigger not only to eat but also to go. When it comes
to potty training success, allow your pet to get outside when
the urge is approaching. What's more is that you shouldn't
leave food out. Put it down for them at the designated time and
allow them to eat for 15 minutes to 30 minutes and remove the
bowl. Soon he will learn and that again allows you to control
potty time.

3.Pick a potty spot. Select the area of your yard that you want
your pet to go in. Take them to that spot every time to go. This
will help your puppy to learn that when he needs to go, he needs
to come here. What's more is that the smell of urine is yet
another trigger to your pet to go.

4.Don't reward them with food. Remember that rewards need to be
emotional, and therefore it is more successful to give them a
reward of a patting and rub down then it is for you to hand
them a treat. Also, treats are food which triggers potty time
again!

5.Reward success, but don't punish accidents. Although you will
be angry and you will want to punish your pet, your pet does not
see this as a bad thing. He sees it as attention. He also can
become aggressive as well as not like to be around you. Dogs
don't relate their potty mistake to the punishment you are
given them. Instead, ignore them when they do something wrong.
Don't speak to them or interact with them.

Caring for your dog is hard work, but when it comes to potty
training, success can and will happen when you install these
five tips into your program.

About The Author: Michael Lewis is an editor at
http://www.clearlypets.com where you can find more articles
about dog training.

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Dog Collars And Leashes

Article Title: Dog Collars And Leashes
Author: Kelly Marshall

Every dog owner must have a dog collar and leash for they
treasured companion. With the huge pet supply market available
today, there are dog collars and leashes ranging from very
inconspicuous, plain ones to absolutely gorgeous, extravagant
ones that make people stare. Because we love our treasured pets
so much, we want to give them the best that we can afford. We
can make our dogs look stylish, unique, cute or fashionable
with a new dog collar and leash. Along with being fashionable,
dog collars have a practical use, which is holding your pet's
identification tags. This is extremely important if your dog
ever gets lost as the identification tag gives information such
as your pets name, your name, full address, telephone number and
even veterinarians name and phone number. You can attach the
dog's rabies tag and if the pet has medical problems, a tag
with its medical conditions.

Make sure when shopping for a dog collar it is the perfect fit
for your pet. Any collar needs to be safe and comfortable so
measuring for a collar is extremely important. With the tape
measure around your pet's neck, insert two fingers under it,
take this measurement and add a couple of inches. Dog collars
usually come in even number sizes such as eight inches, ten
inches etc. If your dog's neck measures nine inches, go the
next size up. The collars come in a variety of widths and
fastening devices so make an educated, smart decision when
choosing a collar.

Just as we wear different jewelry or clothes on occasions, your
dog can have a wide variety of fabulous collars and leashes.
Never use a wide collar, as it will irritate your dog's throat.
Make sure that the collar and leash are strong enough to hold
your pet safely if he sees something to chase after.

Buckle dog collars are usually rolled or flat and made of
leather, nylon or cotton. You adjust these collars to fit your
pets neck, but they do not tighten, once on. Round collars are
great because they do not break the dog's hair or chafe.

Breakaway collars, invented to keep a dog from choking if their
collar catches on something, releases when yanked hard. This is
a wonderful safety feature that saves many dogs lives. When
used with a lease, the breakaway collar stays fastened.

Greyhound limited slip collars or limited slip collars are
great for dogs that pull out of their collars. They are a cross
between quick-release collars and slip collars. These adjustable
collars tighten when the dog pulls but do not choke the dog.

Some of the other wonderful collars and leashes on the market
are:

·Rhinestone studded collars and leashes
·Reflective collars and leashes
·Collars and leashes with paws, hearts and other patterns
·Studded leather collars
·Collars available in all colors
·Personalized collars with your pets name

No matter what type of collar or leash you select for your
pampered companion, from very inexpensive to shockingly costly,
your pet's safety comes first.

About The Author: To read more informative dog articles by
Kelly Marshall, visit http://www.ohmydogsupplies.com