Before The Dog Bites

Article Title: Before The Dog Bites
Author: Joann Henry

What is the main motivation when a dog bites? Normally dogs do
not bite, not by nature. There are some circumstances that can
be avoided and watched for to prevent a dog bite from ever
happening. Dogs are known as Mans best friend and I will always
believe that to be true if they are loved and trained properly.

There are a lot of dog bites every year, more than 4.7 million.
There is actually a National Dog Bite Prevention Week every year
to help educate the public on dog bites and how to protect you.
Half of that number are children age 12 and under. Others are
the elderly and mail carriers.

When you purchase a dog for your family, consider the breed.
There are some breeds that are more prone to bite if provoked,
and some just don't do well with children. If your child shows
some hesitation about getting a dog, then wait until he is
ready. Dogs need a lot attention, they want love and they want
to feel secure in their environment. If a child is insecure, the
dog will sense it and there will be more stress for both, the
child and dog.

When playing with your dog, don't play games that are
aggressive, teach your dog how to play gently. Teach your dog to
be submissive, and spay or neuter your dog (this at times will
reduce aggressive behavior).

When your dog is out, keep him in a fenced yard or on a leash.
Never let your dog run loose, no matter how safe you think he
may be. Keep your dog vaccinated against rabies. Train your dog
the basic commands like sit, stay, heel, come, and down.

The most common bites are to children. There are some things
you can teach your child about safety around dogs. I will list a
few here:

1. Do not approach a dog you don't know

2. If you are near a dog and afraid, don't run and scream

3. Be still if a dog approaches you, don't move, be a statue

4. If a dog comes at you, roll into a ball and be very still

5. Do not wake a dog that is sleeping, eating or has puppies
(it may be tempting to go see the puppies, the mama dog is very
protective)

6. Allow a dog to sniff you before you try to pet it, hold your
hand out, palm up like you are handing the dog something.

7. Do not look a dog right into their eyes if they don't know
you

8. If bitten, tell a grownup right away

Education is the key before the dog bites. Let's prevent it
before it ever happens. Go over these tips with your child on a
regular basis. They may forget and it helps just as a reminder.
Then if the time ever does come, they won't even have to think
about it, they will just react the way they were taught.

You can find more great information at the American Veterinary
Medical Association (AVMA) on how to protect yourself and
children from dog bites. Do everything you can to prevent dog
bites by training your dog to be gentle and not one of the
statistics.

About The Author: Joann Henry operates "Doggie Health Care"
http://www.DoggieHealthCare.com, a blog all about our pooches
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German Shepherd: A Combination Of Action And Elegance

Article Title: German Shepherd: A Combination Of Action And
Elegance
Author: Jan A Ryan

It was Max von Stephanitz who gripped all the essential credits
for the development of the highly talented, faithful and
obedient German Shepherd. He solely conceptualized a great
variety of sheep herding dogs into one single variety. He
visualized a dog of righteous character, great working ability,
loyal and comprehensively trainable. Shepherd dogs were known as
the best working dogs in 18th and 19th centuries. The shepherds
in Germany employed their dogs to direct their group of sheep as
well as cattle. The first priority was given on their working
ability, not on their appearance. The root of these dogs in
historical timeline has not yet been identified.

In the late 19th century, a movement for initiating the herding
sheep method was inspired by Captain von Stephanitz. The
movement also influenced his decision to establish his
organization Verein fur Deutsche Schaferhunde where both talent
and beauty were prioritized. Although von Stephanitz also put
his primary emphasis on the working ability of the German
Shepherd, the attempt of increasing good appearance was also
found to be important.

In the historical timeline, the evolvement of German Shepherd
was not always that smooth. In fact, there was a time when there
was a reduction in the demand of the shepherd dogs. During that
phase, the great innovator Captain von Stephanitz shaped his
idea of breeding the German Shepherd in absolutely a new
direction as police service dogs, where these dog were
increasingly trained as police dogs in order to serve the
nation. In the late 19th century and early 20th century, an
increasing number of dog shows actually started influencing the
breeders to take both appearance and efficiency into account.

During 1899, the idea of the contemporary German Shepherd came
into existence with the continuous contribution of von
Stephanitz and the formation of Verein. England discovered
German Shepherds in World War I and took it back to the U.K.
under the name of Alsatian. Verein fur Deutsche Schaferhunde
regulated all the breeding in Germany during that phase.
However, Germany was devastated and ruined following World War
II, and the same was true with the breeding organization and
policies. During that period, the credit of breeding the best
German Shepherds went to North America.

However, in the late 19th century, von Stephanitz tried to find
out new arenas of breeding German Shepherd dogs with the help of
his extensive experience and application of knowledge. He kept
his faith about many ideas used in England by that time. During
1899, von Stephanitz participated in a dog show, where he bought
Horand von Grafrath. This is the time when Verein was founded
and it was Horand who took his entry in the studbook as the
first registered German Shepherd. Captain von Stephanitz was
most impressed by the qualities of Horand.

Horand was a medium size dog with a blend of liveliness and
activity. An obedient, brave, defensive and energetic type of
dog was mostly adored for its mental alertness. Additionally, it
had beautiful lines all over the body. These were the qualities
that made the German Shepherd acquire such a universal
acceptance. In modern days, German imports of German Shepherds
are highly desirable to everyone for their incredible sense of
smell, extraordinary obedience, sound temperament, and excellent
physical structure and working efficiency.

About The Author: A dog lover and professional breeder, Jan
Ryan has extensive experience in raising and caring for dogs.
The http://www.officialgermanshepherdguide.com/ German Shepherd
is an active breed with elegant beauty. It has a universal
appeal due to its excellent obedience, loyalty and working
ability. This article offers all the basic
http://www.officialgermanshepherdguide.com/German_Shepherd.php
German Shepherd information including its history.

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Dog Training Tips You Can Use To Teach Your Dog

Title: Dog Training Tips You Can Use To Teach Your Dog
Author: Mendy Stern

Dog Training Tips You Can Use To Teach Your Dog
Regardless of the age of your dog it is never to late to
train them. However, when possible, you should begin
training a puppy at 6 to 8 weeks old. In this article we
will look at dog training tips that you can use to train
your dog or puppy. First of all positive reinforcement is
the best way to train your dog. Positive training leads to
your dog wanting to please you and it will learn a lot
faster. Dogs are like children in that they want to please
you, but they need to be taught how. As soon as they know
how to do this they will feel a part of your family.

By rewarding your dog with positive praise, and a treat,
they will learn to listen to the command you are trying to
teach. Each treat could be a piece of small chicken, or a
tiny treat the size of a dime.

You do not want your dog eating off your table so teach
them to lay down in their bed when it is time to sit down
at the table to eat. Dogs need to only eat their own dog
food.

When teaching your dog to stay, go down, and sit, you want
to use a lower firm voice. But for the come and heel
command do this in a friendly voice. Just make sure that
all are firm but friendly commands. By using a different
voice they will know you are teaching them something.

It used to be thought when a dog had an accident you rubbed
their nose in it or you hit their nose with a newspaper. Do
not do this because it is wrong. When you learn something
you want positive praise and so does your dog. When your
dog has an accident take it outside and show them were they
should go.

The wrong way to train your dog is to punish them. You will
scare them and they will be afraid of you and not learn
what you are trying to teach them. To help your dog learn
keep training them everyday day and give those little
treats.

When your dog follows a command make sure you use positive
praise and a treat so they know you are watching them and
that you are proud of them. Hopefully you can use these dog
training tips to teach your do what you want it to do.

About the Author:

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Removing Dog Urine Odor From Your Carpet

Article Title: Removing Dog Urine Odor From Your Carpet
Author: James Carlson

Pet urine odor can be very difficult to completely remove from
a carpet. If you are having trouble removing odor from your dogs
little house training accidents you should read this article to
get learn how to permanently take care of it.

The first thing you need to do is thoroughly clean the surface
of the carpet. This is often all that is necessary to remove the
odor. So start there and let the carpet thoroughly dry before
continuing. To clean the carpet use a solution of one part white
distilled vinegar and three parts water. Mist the solution on
the carpet and after allowing it to dwell for a few minutes,
blot it up. If you have a home spotter, rinse the area with
plain water. Now let it dry.

If it is still smelly you can move on to the next step.
Purchase a bottle of enzyme cleaner from your local pet store
and mix it up by following the directions on the bottle.
Thoroughly saturate the area and place plastic wrap over the
spot to keep it wet for twenty four to forty eight hours. After
that time has passed, let the area dry. You might have to use a
little of your vinegar and water solution to spot clean it after
it is completely dry of a water mark appears.

If the odor is still present after the last step you have to go
to the extreme measure of pulling up the carpet and removing the
pad. Purchase or rent a knee kicker from your local home
improvement store and use it to pull back the carpet. Cut out
the affected area of pad and take a sample of it to the home
improvement store. Match the thickness and density of the pad
and purchase a replacement section along with a can of spray
sealant and masking tape. Return home and clean the sub floor
with your vinegar and water solution and allow it to dry. Next
spray the sealant on the dry sub floor and allow it to dry. Then
replace the section of pad you removed and use the masking tape
to bind the edges of the old and new padding. Now just use the
knee kicker to replace the carpet and you are done.

Hopefully this has been of help to you in removing the pet odor
from your carpet. If it sounds too involved you should call a
local carpet cleaner who can handle the problem for you for a
reasonable cost.

About The Author: Learn more about this at
http://www.flintcarpetcleaning.info , a website on carpet
cleaning services and care.

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