Dog Training Tips And Advice

Article Title: Dog Training Tips And Advice
Author: Willaim Stewart

Here are some rules for letting your dog know who the boss is
(or should be).

We all know people who are great at training their dogs and
sometimes even their cats, but good advice is sometimes hard to

come by.

I have put this together to show you that training a dog is fun
and quite simple as well. Take your time and don't think

because this is simple advice it is not relevant because it is.

Don't be too hard on your dog tho as he is your best friend
too.


1. Set some rules immediately and stick to them.

2. Keep out of situations that promote inappropriate behavior.

3. Always observe your dog and provide what it needs to be
cared for and attended to.

4. Supervise your dog diligently through undivided individual
attention and training, and restrict them to a limited area of
the house until training is complete.

5. Encourage good behavior with praise and attention always.

6. Correct bad behaviors instantly by providing positive
alternatives. (A toy for a slipper, scratching post for the
sofa.)

7. Never physically punish or force compliance to commands.
This is always bad and may lead to fear biting or aggression.

8. Don't play rough or encourage aggression or play at biting.

9. Expose your dog to many people, animals, and environments
where you want them to live.

10. See your veterinarian if a serious or unresolved behavior
problems persist.

These rules will help you get the most from your dog as quickly
as possible.

Above all love your dog and he/she will love you back. Bad
behavior can sometimes be stopped just as it begins but you need

to be hard but fair. Dog training classes may be the answer if
your dog is getting out of hand.

Ask people who have trained dogs before for their help and
advice. It might be a good idea to go to dog forums on the

internet as well. Lots of dog articles and advice can be had
there too.

Whatever you decide good luck in training your dog or dogs.

About The Author: William Stewart is a keen dog lover. he has
trained his own, and others, dogs for many years. most of his
advice is simple down to earth and easy to follow. Check out one
of his sites at http://www.www-bestreviewsite.com/dogpack

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Boxer Dogs: Ten Things You May Not Know About Them!

Article Title: Boxer Dogs: Ten Things You May Not Know About
Them!
Author: Avril Harper

Legend says when God was fashioning different breeds of dog out
of clay, he came to his final task and decided to create the
most beautiful dog ever and call it a `Boxer'. But this new
breed of dog was vain and rushed to see himself in the mirror
before the clay was properly set and bumped headlong into his
own reflection. That accounts for the flat nose characteristic
of the Boxer, and also proves that God really did accomplish his
design for the world's most beautiful dog! Here are another ten
things you may not already know about Boxer dogs:

* The Boxer Dog Who Cheated Death and Became a Television Star
Instead

In 1985, a white boxer dog called Bomber was snatched from a
vet's surgery by an animal nurse and later appeared in the UK
television series, Oliver Twist. It appears the dog's previous
owners decided to put the dog to sleep when they learned he
didn't quite fit new Kennel Club standards for his breed! In
filming he was made to look flea bitten, dirty and covered in
sores. Bomber even had a dressing room all to himself and was
congratulated on giving a superb performance. Well done Bomber,
and shame on those who gave up on him!

* A Boxer Dog With His Own Fan Club

A boxer dog called George was used in media advertisements in
the early 1990s and became so well known that he eventually had
a fan club all to himself. George's strange expressions appeared
in ads. for Coleman's Mustard and eventually the dog became a
household name and even made guest appearances at public
functions and schools.

* The Boxer Dog With The Longest T-o-n-g-u-e!

A boxer dog called Brandy featured on Ripley's 'Believe It Or
Not' due to her incredible 17 inch long tongue! Brandy, from
Michigan, USA, was bought from a local breeder in 1995 and her
new owner was assured the dog would eventually grow into her
l-o-n-g t-o-n-g-u-e! She didn't and on television she was shown
performing antics such as eating from a bowl 13 inches away. Her
owner, John Scheid, says brandy likes sunbathing and even gets
tan lines on her tongue, but says the beautiful Boxer is fit,
happy and healthy, so her unique feature isn't a problem at all.
She even has her own web site at: http://www.tungdog.com

* Zoe, The Boxer Dog Who Came Back to Life!

Zoe's owner, Cathy Walker, from Manuden, near Bishop's
Stortford in the UK, has been told by a medium that she is
surrounded by all the pets she has lost. That certainly seems
true of Zoe, a tan and white Boxer bitch who died several years
ago, aged eleven. The Daily Mail (November 6th 2001) printed an
amazing photograph of the bark of a tree under which Zoe spent
her last day, showing what can only be described as the image of
a boxer dog in the bark. Cathy tells how she is a great believer
in life after death and claims the image of Zoe has strengthened
that belief.

* The White Boxer Dog Who Received Hate Mail

To anyone who loves dogs in general, and Boxer dogs in
particular, Solo was as beautiful as any other of her breed. To
her owner, Joyce Lang, she was more than just beautiful, she was
a constant friend, a much loved family member. But not everyone
thought the same way and, surprisingly, in 1982, in Burgess Hill
in the UK, an anonymous letter arrived addressed to Solo,
saying: "I think you are the ugliest dog I have ever seen." What
sort of human could write such nonsense is beyond most people's
comprehension, and probably the letter was intended mainly to
upset Joyce, an objective the hateful writer most definitely
achieved. Letters continued to come saying: "Why don't you get
your master or mistress to take you for a face lift?". One even
contained a paper bag which the sender said should be placed
over Solo's head! When local newspapers heard the story the
headlines proclaimed that beauty is always in the eye of the
beholder and in Joyce's and other dog lover's eyes, Solo was
beautiful.

* A Little Boy's Tribute to His Pet Boxer, Lance

This story appeared in 'The Faithful Friend (Writings About
Owning and Loving Pets' and concerned dog owners in the United
States who often loaned their pets to the military in World War
Two. Lance, a Boxer, worked with Dogs for Defence which
eventually became the noted K09 Corps, and belonged to a family
with young children, one a boy who wrote this letter to Dogs for
Defence: `My Boxer, Lance, was in the army since last June. I
have not heard anything about him since I received a certificate
from the Quartermaster General. The number on it was 11281. I
love Lance very much and want to know if he is doing anything
brave. Can you please tell me where he is and what kind of a job
he does? Please answer soon because I can't wait much longer to
know what has become of him'.

* Origins of the Boxer Dog

What we know about the origins of most breeds, including the
Boxer, is largely owed to early sculptures, painting and
drawings. In the Boxer's case, a carving of a dog looking much
like a Boxer can be seen on a tomb in Arnstadt where lies
Elizabeth of Hohenstein who died in 1368. Flemish tapestries
from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries show dogs
resembling the Boxer engaged in stag- and boar-hunting.

* German Origins

Boxer dogs became very popular in Munich where the breed is
thought to have originated. But the history of the breed has not
been without controversy. In fact the first Boxer Club in the UK
was closed because of disagreements over almost everything
pertaining to Boxers. By 1905, however, the most enthusiastic
followers of the German Boxer met to develop a standard for the
Boxer which would be accepted by all. The Munich Boxer Club drew
up the standard which exists largely unchanged even today.

* Boxer Dogs in America

The first Boxer dog in America was imported in 1903 from
Switzerland. The new owner of the dog was New York Chief Justice
of the Court of Appeals, Irving Lehman who imported many other
Boxer dogs. The first Boxer dog registered with the American
Kennel Club was in 1904. The dog was Arnulf Grandenz, bred in
America by James Welch of Illinois.

* Boxer Dogs in Warring Nations

The boxer dog gained rapid popularity soon after the Second
World War ended, ironically more prominently in countries
formerly opposed in war with the Boxer's most likely native
home, Germany. Listen to what Rowland Johns says in 'Our Friend
The Boxer': `The re-emergence of the Boxer breed has added proof
that warring nations do not carry their antagonisms for long
into the relations between them and other nations' dogs. Both
with the Alsatian and the Boxer their popularity derives
directly from the contacts made during a state of war. In those
two wars the adoption of both breeds by members of the British
forces provided some personal satisfaction and uplift of the
spirit in long periods of exile from home, family, and friends.'

About The Author: If you hadn't already guessed it, Avril
Harper is a Boxer Dog lover, and webmaster of
http://www.boxerdog.biz. Visit for more information about Boxer
Dogs.

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Shar Pei Personality Types

Article Title: Shar Pei Personality Types
Author: Melissa A Coleman

The Shar Pei dog, native to China, is uniquely identified for
its deep wrinkles and blue-black tongue. At a young age the
wrinkles are more numerous than at adult age. Time Magazine and
the Guinness Book of World Records once identified this dog as
one of the most rare dogs in the world. Typically, the Shar Pei
dog is a healthy one, but it is susceptible towards a few health
hazards like painful eye conditions, allergy-prone skin
disorders, fever, and kidney or liver disorders.

In China, it was bred as a fighter dog in earlier times. They
are marked by their pleasant and loving personalities with true
affection and a genuine loyalty towards their owners. The Shar
Pei dog is somewhat sensitive towards strangers and in most of
the time the dog needs time to get accustomed to outsiders. Even
if you have a great social personality, a great deal of effort
is always needed to make one your friend. With a strong
defensive personality, however, Shar Pei can be the best guard
for your family, safe from any adverse events.

The personality of the Shar Pei needs to be taken under serious
consideration. If breeders do not take enough care in this
aspect, the buyers may end up with great frustration by having a
puppy that wrong for the family. The breeders are solely
responsible for analyzing and evaluating the personality of the
Shar Pei dogs during the breeding time for it must be done with
enough expertise and understanding. Even the owner's personality
must be aligned with the personality of Shar Pei. Shar Pei is
not a suitable dog for soft and tender people.

Dominant, submissive and independent are three types of
distinctive personality types. In a few cases, these personality
types may overlap in some dogs, although it is not a common
occurrence. A Shar Pei with a dominant personality reveals
confident and macho pet, best suitable for individual dog owner
with a tough personality and avid learning aptitude for handling
dogs. The dominant Shar Pei dogs may harm children and even
adults while showing their dominance attitude.

The submissive Shar Pei dog may seem to obey more easily.
However, they are in deed hard to train due to their lack of
self-confidence and reluctant attitude to try out new things.
This type of dog is a better choice for a multi-dog atmosphere.
These types of dog can turn out to be violent out of fear or as
a protective response, so continuous socialization is vital for
them. The independent Shar Pei dog is probably the most
difficult breed to handle. Although the Shar Pei with the other
two personalities shows independent behavior, this type in
particular never values their owner's authorization or any human
relation.

Shar Pei dogs are sometimes difficult to train because of their
stubborn attitude. Their training requires more determination
and commitment. Although they have a strong, deterministic
personality laced with devotion and intelligence, they sometimes
turn out aggressive, defensive and intensely sensitive with the
presence of stranger. As psychology suggests, personality is
significantly influenced by genetic predisposition and since
they have a natural genetic structure of being aggressive, you
must consider buying the best compatible personality matching
your lifestyle, personality and expectations.

About The Author: Melissa Coleman is a vet and a passionate
researcher, having in-depth knowledge and expertise in raising,
breeding and caring of dogs. http://www.sharpeiguide.com/ Shar
Pei dogs are featured by deep-wrinkles and blue-black tongue.
Whether you are planning to buy a Shar Pei dog or already have
one, this article will provide all necessary
http://www.sharpeiguide.com/Shar_pei.php Shar Pei information in
it.

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Don't Be Afraid Of The Yorkshire Terrier Breed Standard

Article Title: Don't Be Afraid Of The Yorkshire Terrier Breed
Standard
Author: Susan A Bailey

How can you tell if that little perky dog at the animal shelter
is a Yorkshire Terrier? By seeing if the dog mostly lives up to
the Yorkshire Terrier breed standard. A Yorkshire Terrier is
easiest to identify in the incredibly long show coat. Most
Yorkshire Terriers live in clipped coats, for practical and
hygienic reasons. Other distinctive features of the Yorkshire
Terrier include a black nose and level spine. Many common faults
not seen in the show ring are black hairs and a silver blue
instead of steel blue coat.

The point of a breed standard is to have a goal for all
breeders to aim for. When a dog is judged in the show ring, it
is judged against the breed standard and not against the other
dogs. Since the Yorkshire Terrier is the second most popular
breed of dog in America, there are a lot of Yorkshire Terriers
around that fall short of the breed standard goal.

A lot of Yorkshire Terriers are bought on impulse or as a gift
that the receiver soon regrets. Although Yorkies are cute and
need a bare minimum of exercise, they need money invested in
their health and coat care. They also have very small bladders,
making housetraining difficult. These dogs are also efficient
bodyguards and will attack any one they think is threatening.
So, most Yorkies are abandoned through no fault of their own. By
knowing basic Yorkshire Terrier information, you can avoid this
tragedy.

You can find the Yorkshire Terrier breed standard in a variety
of places. All breed dog books are not very good if you are
looking for a detailed description. They only give the most
general descriptions of breed standards. You need to go the
American Kennel Club or a Yorkshire Terrier rescue group website
in order to find the most recent Yorkie breed standard (which
can be updated occasionally). There are also books focusing on
just the Yorkshire Terrier that may available in your local
library.

In general, Yorkshire Terriers are lively, bright-eyed toy
sized dogs that weigh an average of six to seven pounds. For the
most part, their ears are pointed, but sometimes they are floppy
in adults. Puppies almost always look to be black and tan, and
lighten to the distinctive steel blue and tan as they mature.
The spine is level, the muzzle pointed and the tail is usually,
sadly, docked. Very rarely will you find a Yorkie with a long
tail.

But the physical appearance is perhaps the only way you can
tell a dog's breed at your local animal shelter. The Yorkshire
Terrier is small, averaging just seven pounds. They have
V-shaped ears which usually (but not always) stand straight up.
Their noses are black and their muzzles pointed. They have big,
bright eyes and their teeth should meet in a scissors or an even
bite.

They are to be steel blue and tan, with black and tan in
puppies only. However, there are a lot of purebred Yorkshire
Terriers who are other colors. Also, some may have dewclaws and
a full, long tail that resembles a purebred Poodle's (without
the pom-pom). The coat is very soft and silky and fast growing.
The Yorkshire Terrier needs to be groomed every day and needs
his coat trimmed about once a month, otherwise he will be a
muddy mess and miserable. Show dogs don't have dewclaws, but
purebred Yorkies are still often born with them.

About The Author: Susan Bailey grew up with and still lives
with all kinds of dogs, including Yorkshire Terriers. The
http://www.officialyorkieguide.com/ Yorkshire Terrier is the
perfect pet for some people. Many articles can be found on the
Internet that contain lots of
http://www.officialyorkieguide.com/Yorkshire_Terrier.php
Yorkshire Terrier information.

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