Dog Fashions For Your Shih Tzu Helps To Bring Out The Human Qualities Of A Shih Tzu

Article Title: Dog Fashions For Your Shih Tzu Helps To Bring
Out The Human Qualities Of A Shih Tzu
Author: Connie Limon

The tiny breeds such as the Imperial and Teacup Shih Tzu do
look a whole lot cuter in their fancy clothes than say an
Alaskan Malamute. But even if you have a large hardy dog that
has a double coat, a raincoat is still a must to keep you from
bringing home a sopping wet dog after a run through the park.

Almost anyone with a little money can dress their Shih Tzu to
ward off the elements. However, dog fashion has extended into
leashes and collars, jewelry and shoes.

You rarely see a piece of rope around a Shih Tzu's neck for a
collar these days. You are more likely to see a diamond
necklace around the Shih Tzu's neck these days. Plain old
collars are just no longer appropriate for our best of friends,
the Shih Tzu.

Shih Tzu collars and leashes today not only serve a practical
purpose but they can make a fashion statement as well and be
every bit as fashionable as the best pair of shoes and matching
purse you own. Most people usually buy one or two good collars
during the life of their Shih Tzu.

For those conscious of dog fashion, however, there is
absolutely no limit just the same as all the matching shoes and
purses you own in your closet. Fido with a fashion conscious
owner probably has his own closet as well.

For many of us, Shih Tzu are one of the most important things
in our lives. It is easy to realize why we want to adorn them
in the very best of dog fashion designs.

Dog fashion also includes beds and bedding. Throwing down an
old blanket is gone for the true Shih Tzu lover. A true Shih
Tzu lover will choose the Shih Tzu's bed as carefully as he
chooses his own bed.

The Shih Tzu lover wants a comfortable, cleanable and durable
bed for our best friends to sleep and lounge upon.

Dog fashion designers are drawing up new plans everyday and
compete with each other to try and provide us with what we
want.

Our choices in beds and bedding for our Shih Tzu companions are
unbelievable and sometimes make having just one nearly
impossible. Just the minute you purchase a very special bed for
your Shih Tzu, you will see another one even more special.

A day spent relaxing with your favorite companion, the Shih
Tzu, means also to dress your Shih Tzu in dog luxury robes and
dog pajamas that can even match your own lounging attire.

The world of dog designer clothing and accessories is quickly
becoming a billion dollar industry as fashion designers and
marketers scramble to meet and fulfill the needs of us humans.

There is a lot of love being spent on our little friends, the
Shih Tzu! And there is a lot of money being made by those who
know how to create and market their dog fashion designs.

Our little friends are hearing our messages of love toward
them. I think there is no other breed that loves to be pampered
as well as the Shih Tzu. So have fun with the millions of
choices in dog fashions we have today for our beloved friends,
the Shih Tzu.

Shop online and save yourself some time for dog fashions for
your Shih Tzu. Online dog fashion shops are absolutely by the
millions I believe and they feature everything you can imagine
and cannot even imagine. Dresses, shoes, hats, just everything
you own for yourself can be duplicated in dog fashions. You
will find dog fashions for your Shih Tzu for every type of
lifestyle imaginable.

Shih Tzu loves all that attention.

Dressing the Shih Tzu in clothes makes them feel extra, extra
special. It is a bonding experience for you and your friend,
the Shih Tzu, which you don't want to miss out on.

Gone are the days we throw out a ball for the Shih Tzu to fetch
and return to us. Just play "dress-up" with your Shih Tzu and
you will find an even more intimate relationship with him will
develop.

If you want to bring out the real "human qualities" in a Shih
Tzu, dress him or her up in dog fashions to your heart's
content. You will create a best friend who will stick closer to
you than a brother or sister!

About The Author: Connie Limon. Visit us at
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Teaching Self-Love to Dogs and Humans

Title: Teaching Self-Love to Dogs and Humans
Author: Charlie Badenhop

Have you ever thought about the many similarities between
dogs and humans?

As a child I was quite involved in breeding and training
dogs and I was lucky to have a very talented and wise
gentleman as my teacher. I learned a great deal from him
that I apply today in my work with people.

My teacher had six basic rules he employed when training
dogs and you can use these same rules as a parent or
professional facilitator in your workplace. Seem strange?
Have a read and then decide!

My teacher's first rule is "Treat 'the pupils' with firm yet
gentle kindness and endless patience." No matter what a dog
did, without any trace of annoyance my teacher would calmly
and gently let them know when their behavior was not what he
wanted. He would also be very clear in letting the dogs know
when he was pleased.

His second rule is "Consistently foster and support the
pupil in developing a positive identity." My teacher used to
say, "Never tell the dog he's "bad." If you tell him he's
bad, he'll start to feel bad, and then the next thing you
know he'll start to act bad as well. All the dog will really
be doing, is confirming what you've just told him!"

"Don't confuse the identity of the dog, with the dog's
behavior. No matter what happens, your dog is a "good dog."
And sometimes your "good dog" will have lousy behavior.
"Good boy, good dog, don't gnaw on the table leg!"

"Good boy, good dog, don't you dare lift your leg on those
curtains!" "No matter what he does, it's very important for
your dog to know his positive identity never changes." "If
you think in terms of "good dog" now "bad dog" later, your
affection for your dog will change like the weather and he
will become confused, and not know who he really is."

Rule number three is "Let your pupil know she truly belongs,
and that she has her own rightful place in the world." To
help dogs fully understand this rule, my teacher applied a
stroke of genius. He'd cut a small piece of carpet for each
dog he trained and place the carpet in the dog's sleeping
area for her to lie on each night. During the day he'd take
the same piece of carpet and set it down anywhere he wanted
the dog to sit. When the dog sat down upon his request he
praised the dog for being obedient, and said "This is your
place. You belong here." It didn't take long for the carpet
to take on the distinct odor of the dog, and my teacher said
this led the dog to feel "at home" whenever the carpet was
nearby.

Eventually, my teacher would teach the dog to pick up the
piece of carpet in her mouth, and carry it to wherever they
were going. The dog would set the piece of carpet down when
they arrived somewhere and sit on it, with my teacher all
the while praising her for being so good. At this stage, the
dog begins to feel she truly belongs in every place she
travels to, and every place feels like home.

The fourth rule is, "Teach by example." If you want your dog
to be strong and calm, then you must be strong and calm in
your dealings with her. If you want the dog to love you and
live for the opportunity to protect you, then you need to
teach love by example. You don't expect the dog to love you
just because you feed her and give her shelter. The dog
winds up loving you as a natural reaction to your love for
her. As my teacher used to say, "It's very simple. Love is a
circle, it's not a straight line."

The fifth rule he called "The length of the leash."
You need to be able to sense the dog's understanding of what
you would like him to do, in relation to what he would like
to do. If the leash is too short the dog feels coerced. If
the leash is too long the dog has no idea what you want, and
comes to rely on his own will and whims. Achieving the "just
right" leash length is something you need to learn anew for
each dog you train. Eventually you want to get to where you
can think a thought, and have the thought travel the length
of the leash down to the dog. Once this starts to happen you
have a clearer and clearer sense that you and the dog are
"one intelligence."

It's important to occasionally let the dog do what he wants
to do, even when this runs counter to what you want him to
do. This is crucial for building a good relationship, and
sometimes you discover the dog has a better understanding of
what is taking place than you do!

In the end, you want to take off the leash completely, and
let the dog act from its own sense of right and wrong.

Rule number six is, "Treat your pupil as you yourself would
like to be treated." Pretty straightforward yes? Don't for a
moment believe a dog deserves any less respect than you do.

I ask you now, wouldn't these six rules work just as well
with humans as they do with dogs?

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About the author:
Charlie Badenhop is the originator of Seishindo, an Aikido
instructor, NLP trainer, and Ericksonian Hypnotherapist. Benefit
from Charlie's thought-provoking ideas and various self-help
Practices, by subscribing to his complimentary newsletter "Pure
Heart, Simple Mind" at http://www.seishindo.org/_self_hypnosis_index.html

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Does Your Shih Tzu Suffer From Incessant Scratching?

Article Title: Does Your Shih Tzu Suffer From Incessant
Scratching?
Author: Connie Limon

A lot of dogs and the Shih Tzu seen in vet offices are there
for excessive scratching. What causes excessive scratching in
the Shih Tzu and other canine breeds more than in cats, horses
or any other animal species?

The three biggest reasons for excessive scratching include:

•Parasites
•Allergies
•Skin infections

There are many conditions, however, that causes dogs and the
Shih Tzu to scratch. Some of these dogs and Shih Tzu have an
itchy rash, they lose hair from the scratching, or their hair
tangles into knots that has to be removed, or they may just
scratch incessantly.

The flea is the most common parasite that will make a Shih Tzu
scratch and itch incessantly. There are very effective flea
treatments on the market today. If Shih Tzu owners use these
treatments as directed, they provide an effective way to
protect the Shih Tzu from fleas and itching. Even Shih Tzu who
stays indoors most of the time should receive regular flea
treatment to protect against fleas because fleas can be picked
up in the backyard while going to potty or in the park while
going for a walk.

Mites are another common parasite that can cause the Shih Tzu
to itch incessantly. Mites can also be effectively controlled
with regular treatments.

Allergies are frequently the cause of intense scratching in the
Shih Tzu and canines in general. If your Shih Tzu is allergic to
flea bites he can be miserable after only one flea bite.

Shih Tzu can also be allergic to environmental allergies such
as seasonal pollens, molds, and insects, and non-seasonal
allergens such as house dust and house dust mites. These
environmental allergies are similar to those people have.
People usually sneeze or have congestion in the nose. Shih Tzu
usually itch from the same kind of allergens people will sneeze
from.

Food allergies are another cause for a Shih Tzu to itch. The
Shih Tzu may be allergic to one or more ingredients in the pet
food you are feeding. Food allergies are usually less common,
but can be quite severe.

Symptoms of environmental allergies can be treated with
anti-inflammatory drugs, shampoos and other medications.
Allergy testing and hypo sensitization will most likely be
recommended to find the exact underlying cause or disease. Some
allergens can just be simply avoided by you and your Shih Tzu.

The most accurate method used for identifying a dog or a Shih
Tzu's sensitivity to allergens is the intradermal skin testing.
You must be certain your Shih Tzu is off certain medications
like steroids and anti-histamines to have accurate results from
testing.

When you have identified the allergen that is troubling your
Shih Tzu, you can avoid it if possible. The Shih Tzu can also
be hyposensitized to the offending allergen or allergens.

Another cause of scratching in the Shih Tzu and dogs in general
is bacterial and yeast skin infections. I have had personal
experience with yeast ear and skin infections in some of my
Shih Tzu. Usually a bath in Betodine Scrub every 7 days for 4
weeks takes care of this type of problem. Pouring the Betodine
Scrub directly into the ears provides wonders for these cases.
I once had some kind of a little infection around one of my
fingernails. It must have been due to yeast, because after I
bathed one of my Shih Tzu who had the skin and ear yeast
problem, the fingernail problem was cured within the next 24
hours.

Bacterial infections may look like small bumps on the skin.
Yeast skin infections are smelly and greasy as well as itchy.
The infections are easily cured, but sometimes the underlying
cause must be found if the infections are recurrent.

The causes to your Shih Tzu's incessant itching can be found
and remedied. Shih Tzu does not have to be tormented by
constant itching.

This article is FREE to publish with the resource box.

About The Author: Connie Limon. Visit us at
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