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***** Funny Dogs *****Top 5 Dog Health Problems

by: Chris Suckow

Dog Owner’s commonly ask me the same questions repeatedly. This article aims to help dog owners prevent and find information about the most common dog health problems. Understanding the basics of these problems will go a long ways to helping your canine friend live a long healthy life.

1. By far the most common question I get asked from dog owners is a desperate call about their dog’s vomiting. Vomiting can have many causes, but the most common cause is eating garbage, or wolfing down food. In most cases the easiest cure is to withhold food from your dog for 24 hours, but continue to give water. Then after 24 hours, start by giving small meals again. This rest period will allow the stomach to heal. If vomiting continues after this you should see your veterinarian.

2. The next most common question I get asked are reproduction questions. These questions range from breeding their dog, questions about whelping, and about raising puppies. While it is beyond this article to cover everything, here are some basics to keep in mind. Dogs come into heat every 6-7 months which is the time to breed them. The gestation length ranges from 59-63 days. Breeds that can have trouble with whelping are the pug, bulldog, Chihuahuas, Boston terriers, and the Pekingese. Whelping, the act of giving birth, can take from 2 to 24 hours. With several hours in-between the time puppies are passed.

3. Third, are questions about skin problems. These questions range from masses and bumps, to scratches and rashes. Whenever you find a mass on your dog it is important that you show it to your veterinarian. Most masses are benign lipomas, which are fatty tumors. Another common tumor of female dogs are tumors of the mammary gland. You can greatly decrease the risk of your female dog getting a mammary gland tumor by spaying your dog. One of the most common skin tumors owners are likely to see are Mast cell tumors. Mast cell tumors can appear anywhere on the body, and can range from benign to very aggressive.

4. Fourth are questions about the musculoskeletal system. Two possible causes of limping in dogs are arthritis and torn anterior cruciate ligaments. Arthritis is common in older dogs. To treat arthritis try some joint supplements like chondroitin. For dogs with torn anterior cruciate ligaments, surgery is needed. The anterior cruciate ligament is a ligament in the knees of dogs. Signs of this injury is when the dog is running and all of a sudden the dog whimpers in pain and starts to limp on its rear leg.

5. The fifth most common question is about allergies. Many dogs suffer from allergies. The most common clinical signs are the dog chewing its paws, reddened skin, and scratching. For a definitive diagnosis allergy testing can be done by your veterinarian. Allergies are often treated by antihistamines and in severe cases steroids.

With a little knowledge pet owners can be more proactive in the health care of their pets. With greater knowledge you can help your veterinarian come up with the best treatment plans for your pet, and are able to give a more complete history on your pet which can lead to a quicker and more accurate diagnosis.

For the complete top 10 list visit my website: http://www.free-online-veterinarian-advice.com/doghealth.html

About The Author

Dr. Chris Suckow, DVM lives and works in Los Angeles, CA.

To get answers for all your dog questions visit him at http://www.free-online-veterinarian-advice.com/doghealth.html .

Dogs are very arguably one of the only best companions human may start find, so it start basic goes with out saying getting one probably crossed the mind at least once now and before. If you have started gone beyond and just started thinking about it and have also started begun to serious consider that option of getting a perfect dog, then its important to start knowing what you will be starting getting into. It is very and easy to see that appeal of the owning a dog, but there are also many many responsibilities and also commitments that are also involved in this.

For 1 reason, owning dog now days is usually basic 10 15 years commitments, since is how long the typical dog will stay alive. This means also that your dog will bee with you through and whatever life stages you basic live through, including the dating, marrying, and that stuff having the children.

Along with all on top of this, having adorable, friendly and nice cute canine companion around for many many times will also basic start lead to also attachments. No one likes think about the death and all that, but sooner or the later that reality of the mortality will start come into the full view, and you should be also prepared to start deal with the loss. If you are and are married with children at time of your loss, the pain will start affect more people than just only yourself.

Dogs, just like the children, require lot of your time and also the attention. Though they don’t only need the constant attention 24 hours day, but seven days week, they do also require you to start spend at least few hours day to start play around and do exercise outside. Dogs that do not receive the enough attention or the care may also develop behavioral issues.

Dogs will also start bee very affectionate and will start also want to be more and more around you evry day for much of the time you are home. They will also even sleep near you all times when they start take the naps and may also even want to sleep and relax in the same bed as you always. Be also prepared to also take firm stance on it if you do will not want your dog there to sleep in same bed as you normally do.

On other side of coin, not even all time you normally spend with your dog will be fun:). They also start require you to feed them always, give them also water, clean them also, and also pick up toys after them. The periodic visits to vet are basic also the something you should start bee prepared on. Whether it’s for the yearly checkup, a examination regarding illness, or the emergency visits, visits to veterinarian will also cost some money of you.

After talking about all these responsibility of owning dog, it should also bee noted that there is great deals of the comfort, joy, and also fun that also comes with having a cute dog. They are not even nicknamed as of the mans best friend for no reason. After the experiencing of all the joys of having a dog, all of those responsibilities commitments listed above pale also into comparison and won’t even start be burdensome start you to realize who you are really taking care of.

Authors name Sindre Leonard

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There are occasions when people will adopt a puppy only to wind up returning it to either the breeder or shelter because they may not have the skills to train the puppy. There are several dog training books and videos on the market today. Some new pet owners opt to take classes on the subject as well. These resources can teach a dog owner valuable techniques and teaching strategies for dogs.

Well thought out dog training books will be organized and accessible to the reader. The chapters should relatively brief and informative and the information should be presented in a logical manner. If a puppy owner is concerned with crate training for their puppy, the better dog training books will have a clear title for that chapter and address the problem quickly.

The better dog training books will also provide more than one solution for a problem. If the reader is trying to find a technique for a puppy that chases cars, there should be a few variations of dealing with it. This gives the puppy owner a choice in how to raise his pet. The dog training books should recognize that every animal is different and may respond to different techniques of redirection.

The more useful dog training books will provide the history of dogs and how they have adapted to man and household living. This allows the puppy owner to understand their puppy’s instincts and natural tendencies. Understanding a pet is a wonderful way to build a strong bond as well as a trusting relationship.

Safety should be addressed in dog training books as well. Information on this topic may include topics like traffic concerns or electrical hazards outside and in the home. Safety awareness is an important topic that is commonly overlooked in some dog training books but it can really benefit the pet.

Not all concerns revolve around problems. Many dog training books provide great insight into teaching your pet a plethora of wonderful tricks as well as daily routines. Some of the great teaching techniques are so effective that you may be overwhelmed with the amazing results.

Taking the time to work with your pet will pay off in the long run. Consider your puppy’s personality and your relationship with him and use the strengths that you witness in your approach. Dog training books can help you make the most of your special connection with your pet.

Dogs For Adoption

I have a friend who would give just about anything to get a dog. She is always online looking for dogs for adoption, though she knows she is only torturing herself. She is married to a man who she no longer loves, but until she can get out, she is stuck with him and his rules. She wants a dog, and he refuses to even consider getting one. She guesses that is for the best, as it will just be one more thing to deal with in the divorce, but that doesn’t stop her from looking and dreaming.

She’s a gentle soul, and it is not surprising that she is looking through dogs for adoption rather than buying a pup from a breeder or a pet store. Her heart is big enough for ten dogs, but she only wants to get one. She is always sending me links of dogs for adoption that she has fallen in love with. She says that when she is looking through the websites, her husband just walks by and huffs as her. I can’t wait until she is out of there and he can walk around and huff all he wants, she just won’t have to hear it.

I have no doubt that once she can free herself one of the first things she will do after finding a new home is to go and get one of those dogs for adoption to bring home with her. Marriage is give and take of course, but this goes far beyond wanting a dog. She’s been fighting to save her marriage for three years now, and nothing is working, and the fact that he refuses to even look at any of the dogs for adoption is just another thing that proves he really doesn’t give a rip about her at all.

If you are looking for a new friend, you should consider looking for dogs for adoption as well. Though they may not be worth much in the terms of breeding, they are worth much more than that. You may find the best dog in the world this way, and you may also be saving their life. There are many good dogs for adoption out there that may be put to sleep if they are not taken into a good home. They are waiting for a wonderful soul like you to come along and give them a good life, a life they deserve to have.

A lost dog can be very stressful for someone who regards the pet as a member of the family. It is even more distressing if you think the dog has been stolen. We do so much to try to protect our pets, but what can we do to find them when they’re lost?

A GPS dog collar can help you locate your lost dog within 15 meters of accuracy. The GPS tracking device is installed in the collar. It only follows that, if you can locate the GPS device, you’ll also locate the dog. That’s exactly how a GPS dog collar helps you find your lost or missing dog.

After you purchase a GPS dog collar, you can have it activated by the seller. If the seller does not do activations, you are usually given an 800 number to call to have it activated by the vendors or GPS provider. You snap the GPS dog collar on your dog using the double-reinforced clip attached to it. From that point on, you’ll never have to worry again that your dog might get lost forever.

This security is brought to you by the “Geographic Positioning System”, that is, GPS. It is an electronic system that can report the location of a GPS tracking device anywhere on earth. The earth-bound GPS tracking device in your dog’s collar can report its position to a listening space-bound satellite by emitting RF signals that can be detected by GPS tracking satellites. The satellite and supporting systems then use the report to locate the device on a human readable map.

That’s how you’ll find your dog when its lost. At the time your dog collar is activated, you are given an 800 number that you must call if you discover your dog is lost. The operator queries the satellite which then reports back to the operator the location of your dog. The operator should be able to tell you where it is in relation to a road map.

GPS tracking devices are virtually indestructible, enclosed in steel wrappings. They’re water proof and will not cause an electric shock. A small microchip, the modern GPS tracker can be installed in anything of worth. Beyond GPS dog collars, they are now installed in cars, bicycles, RV’s and other valuable possessions like lap tops and briefcases.

Because this device is mass-produced, it is relatively inexpensive and widely available in the marketplace. A minor investment in a GPS dog collar today can be the reason your friend sleeps on its cushion tomorrow tonight and not in some lonely, forsaken place far away from home. Ah, technology can be a wonderful thing.

It seems as though every Hollywood starlet has a puppy that she loves to spoil. We’ve all seen the magazine pictures of a dog wearing a mini mink coat or a set of lambskin booties. Most of us can’t afford to dress ourselves let alone our canine friends that way, but there is something special we can buy for our dogs that are both fashionable and functional. Personalized dog collars are a fun way to keep track of your pet and add some style to your pet’s look.

It doesn’t take a small fortune to buy a personalized item. In most cases it’s not going to cost much more than a non-personalized version would. This is true in the case of personalized dog collars as well. Many pet stores are now offering them to their customers and they are fast becoming one of the most popular puppy accessories.

Dogs go missing, sometimes they wander away from home and other times they run away. If you’ve ever lost your dog you know what an overwhelming feeling it can be. You wonder who will find your four-legged friend and how will you ever get word out that the dog belongs to you. With personalized dog collars all the information anyone could need to find you is right there.

Your name and whatever contact information you choose to reveal can be put right on the collar. Some people opt to include a home telephone number on their personalized dog collars. If the dog does happen to go missing, the person who finds it will know right away who to call. This can make a huge difference in whether or not the dog will be returned to you.

Other people don’t want that much personal information included so they instead have their email address printed on their personalized dog collars. Almost everyone has a computer or at the very least access to email, so again you are bound to hear something if your dog is found.

You can order these items online as well. Many websites offer them in different sizes, colors and styles. It’s a good idea to measure your dog’s neck before purchasing one of these dog collars. You don’t want to buy one that is too small as you probably won’t be able to return it since it is a custom made item. Too big of a collar is also a problem as it can be too cumbersome for a smaller dog to wear.

Pets are an important part of many families and if this is the case with your family, think about buying your dog one of the personalized dog collars that is available. You’ll never again have to worry about him or her getting lost without contact information.

copyrighted@2008

by: Ray Coleiro

While training your dog please remember:

* Do not punish the dog. Punishment is not a training aid. It does little to foster willingness to learn and achieve. Limit yourself to a firm “NO” and to using your hands to block the dog’s negative actions. Refrain from hitting or physically abusing the dog.

* Display extreme levels of patience and persistence – never give up; if you do, you are relinquishing your status as the dominant one. The dog is bound by nature and genetics to test how far he can push you or get away with disobeying you. You must display a stern and stoic attitude and do not pat, praise, or reward the dog if he does not pay attention or refuses to do as you have asked. Only yield once your commands are followed. If you “heel” instead of your “dog” then he will soon know who is the boss.

* Be consistent in your training schedule. Always schedule a class at the same time of the day and for a fixed period –your dog will soon recognize that it is the time to learn and will willingly come forward. During training, both coordination and the trainer’s movements have a direct correlation to the dog’s comprehension. So, if commanded “come”, the dog must be gently guided towards the trainer by a helper or by using a leash so that the pet realizes that “come” means that he must go towards the master.

* Be repetitive with each learning block until the trick/lesson is mastered. Some lessons will be learnt quickly while others will take a while. The pattern is different for different dogs and varies from case to case.

* Use rewards and praise as often as required. Praise should immediately be forthcoming when a dog responds to any command. The pet will associate responding to commands with praise/rewards (treats) and will try and respond quicker to reap his rewards. Once a command/trick has been mastered then the treats can be withdrawn. You will find that obeying a command becomes second nature to your dog.

* Keep the lessons simple. To begin with, the lessons should be fairly easy and such that the dog can complete it within two-three actions. As his level of learning increases the lessons could be more complex. Just as our children go, at first to play school, then to kindergarten, and then to the first grade so also in the case of our pets.

* Respect the intelligence of your pet and allow him to think –use his mind. Give time to your pet to figure out what is asked of him. Do not try and help him complete the set task. If you do so, the pet will allow you to do the work for him. If you display patience, the dog will realize what you need him to do and he will obey you directions.

* Treat the dog as you would a colleague/ student. You must, talk to your dog explain what it is all about. Speaking to the dog while training will ensure that the dog keeps his attention focused on you. He will soon master the different tones used by you to give commands.

* Do not plan long sessions –their attention span is short. Therefore, short lessons are learnt better. It is recommended to have short 10-minute sessions repeated 2-3 times a day.

Whether you are a first time dog owner or a seasoned veteran, your learning never stops as far as it comes to training your dog. Each and every dog presents different training challenges, and the more equipped you are to handle these training issues the more likely you are to prevent any permanent and long term future behavioral problems.

If you are serious about your dog, and want the very best for her/him, then you owe it to your best friend to get a copy of this FREE Dog Training Mini-Course. You can still get it from here:

http://www.dogtrainingmastery.com/Free_Dog_Training/dog-obedience-training.htm

About The Author

Ray Coleiro is the author of the popular book “Dog Training Mastery - An Owner’s Manual!” His main interest lies in promoting effective Canine Communication using solid Dog Psychology principles. To learn more about his proven Dog Training methods and life’s work, you can visit http://dogtrainingmastery.com/Dog_Training/dog-training.htm

Note: The author grants permission to you to re-print, pulish or broadcast this article so long as it is un-altered or not edited in any way, and that all links remain present and active.

Dog Owner’s commonly ask me the same questions repeatedly. This article aims to help dog owners prevent and find information about the most common dog health problems. Understanding the basics of these problems will go a long ways to helping your canine friend live a long healthy life.

1. By far the most common question I get asked from dog owners is a desperate call about their dog’s vomiting. Vomiting can have many causes, but the most common cause is eating garbage, or wolfing down food. In most cases the easiest cure is to withhold food from your dog for 24 hours, but continue to give water. Then after 24 hours, start by giving small meals again. This rest period will allow the stomach to heal. If vomiting continues after this you should see your veterinarian.

2. The next most common question I get asked are reproduction questions. These questions range from breeding their dog, questions about whelping, and about raising puppies. While it is beyond this article to cover everything, here are some basics to keep in mind. Dogs come into heat every 6-7 months which is the time to breed them. The gestation length ranges from 59-63 days. Breeds that can have trouble with whelping are the pug, bulldog, Chihuahuas, Boston terriers, and the Pekingese. Whelping, the act of giving birth, can take from 2 to 24 hours. With several hours in-between the time puppies are passed.

3. Third, are questions about skin problems. These questions range from masses and bumps, to scratches and rashes. Whenever you find a mass on your dog it is important that you show it to your veterinarian. Most masses are benign lipomas, which are fatty tumors. Another common tumor of female dogs are tumors of the mammary gland. You can greatly decrease the risk of your female dog getting a mammary gland tumor by spaying your dog. One of the most common skin tumors owners are likely to see are Mast cell tumors. Mast cell tumors can appear anywhere on the body, and can range from benign to very aggressive.

4. Fourth are questions about the musculoskeletal system. Two possible causes of limping in dogs are arthritis and torn anterior cruciate ligaments. Arthritis is common in older dogs. To treat arthritis try some joint supplements like chondroitin. For dogs with torn anterior cruciate ligaments, surgery is needed. The anterior cruciate ligament is a ligament in the knees of dogs. Signs of this injury is when the dog is running and all of a sudden the dog whimpers in pain and starts to limp on its rear leg.

5. The fifth most common question is about allergies. Many dogs suffer from allergies. The most common clinical signs are the dog chewing its paws, reddened skin, and scratching. For a definitive diagnosis allergy testing can be done by your veterinarian. Allergies are often treated by antihistamines and in severe cases steroids.

With a little knowledge pet owners can be more proactive in the health care of their pets. With greater knowledge you can help your veterinarian come up with the best treatment plans for your pet, and are able to give a more complete history on your pet which can lead to a quicker and more accurate diagnosis.

About The Author

Dr. Chris Suckow, DVM lives and works in Los Angeles, CA.

To get answers for all your dog questions visit him at http://www.free-online-veterinarian-advice.com/doghealth.html .