Shedding Dogs & How To Deal With Them

Title: Shedding Dogs & How To Deal With Them
Author: Nancy Dean

Shedding Dogs & How To Deal With Them
There are many different breeds of dogs out there, and
there is one especially for you. If a dog is in your
future, there are some things you need to keep in mind
before you jump in. First thing that needs to be done is
research. Information is key in order for you to get a dog
that will be right for you. Do some reading on the
different breeds, and what they are like. The dog that you
thought you might like, may not be what you ending up
wanting after you do your research.

Many things need to be considered when choosing a dog.
Some of the different things are the size of the dog, and
the breed, and the color. There are also purebred dogs,
and mutts, this decision may also have to do some checking
with the pocketbook. Another thing to keep in mind is what
the purpose of the dog is going to be. If you have small
children a dog that is good with children is a must.
Another thing to keep in mind is how much the dog sheds.

Shedding may not be something that seems like an important
thing to keep in mind when making your puppy purchase, but
it may just be more important than you think. Making sure
you are ready for the time and responsibility commitment of
a dog is a very important factor. A dog that sheds a lot
is more work than one that does not shed a lot.

Keep in mind that all dogs will shed, but some shed way
more than others. Most dogs have the seasonal fur that
needs to be shed, but shedding all year around is something
that some people are not prepared for. This is something
that needs to be given some thought, and there are some
questions that need to be asked before the dog is chosen.

If you are a person who needs everything to be clean all
the time then a dog that sheds a lot is probably not a good
choice. A dog that sheds a lot will leave hair everywhere!
Hair will be found on the furniture, your clothes, and all
over the floor. No matter how much you pick up and clean
up after the dog, there is still going to be dog hair
present in your house, and on your clothes. This is not
something everyone wants to deal with.

Grooming is another big part of a dog that sheds a lot.
Your dog will need to be brushed daily, so if you are not
going to have time to do this, you may want to think twice.
If you do not have the space to easily groom the dog
daily, you may want to go another way. This task will also
be repetitive, so be prepared.

Take time and ask yourself if you can handle the hair
everywhere, and the time, and repetitiveness, before you
get your dog. If you are not going to make the commitment
that the dog is going to require you may as well get a
different dog. If you choose the dog anyway you may be
unhappy with the dog, and your decision. Make your
decisions carefully for the sake of the dog, and yourself.

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Tips When Training Your Dog

Title: Tips When Training Your Dog
Author: Nancy Dean

Tips When Training Your Dog
Training a dog is not always an easy task. Training a
puppy can be frustrating as the he is so cute and cuddly,
and it is hard to correct them when bad behavior is
displayed. The puppy also tends to have a short attention
span, and get excited very easily. On the other hand, the
older dog may also be hard to train. The older dog is more
set in his ways, and is resistant to make changes to his
behavior. There are some things you need to keep in mind
though when you are training your dog.

First thing that needs to be done is consistency. Make
sure that the same thing is taught every day. If you do
the same thing the dog will not get confused, and will
respond better to the training. Make sure you concentrate
on one command at a time. Once one command is mastered
move onto the next. If you move on too quickly the dog
will forget what he has already learned, or get the
commands confused.

Next make sure that you are using a different command for
each reaction you want to get from the dog. If you want
the dog to go lay down make sure that is what you say, or
if you want him off the couch tell him to get off. Many
owners make the mistake of using one command to mean
multiple things, which confuses the dog, and make the
command meaningless. Owners use the command down to mean
lay down, get off the couch, stop jumping on people, and
down which generally means for the dog to be in the prone
position. Make sure each command has its own meaning, and
a better reaction will be seen.

Persistence is another important part of training your dog.
If you and your dog start attending training classes, make
sure that the class is finished. Do not quit the class
before obedience is achieved. One mistake that many owners
make is quitting the classes before they are over because
the dog seems to not be responding. When you quit the
class premature you are teaching the dog that he has won,
and he doesn't have to listen. Your dog has now learned
that if he keeps behaving badly you will just give up and
let him do whatever he wants. Remember that you are the
owner, and that you are the boss, which means you have to
be more persistent than your dog.

Another thing to remember is to make sure that correction
is made every time the dogs behavior is not good. If you
are teaching your dog to stay off the couch make sure that
he is told to get off every time he is on the couch. If
you only correct him three times, and let it go the fourth
time, the dog will learn that on the fourth time he will be
allowed to stay on the couch. Once again, you need to be
more persistent than the dog, and let him know that you are
the one in charge. Persistence and consistency are very
important things to remember when training your dog.

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