Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Effective Sport Dog Training

By : rayter
To effectively train your sport or hunting dogs, try to teach them the guidelines that are provided in this article. It is really important to learn the correct way for a simple but valuable sport dog training command!

Training your very hyperactive sport or hunting dog is not an easy task. Understanding dog attitude is like solving a mathematical problem. Sometimes it’s hard but you always have to look for effective solutions to solve it. And when it comes to dog training, one good solution is to purchase a sport dog training collar. This device will help you a lot in finding ways to better solve your training problems. Whether you’re in the hunting field or in various sports related areas, training your very energetic dog is so easy when using sport hunter dog training collars.

Isn’t it amazing how various techniques for teaching one of the most basic hunting dog commands can be so useful? Dog trainers may work hard trying to command their sport or hunting dogs with the word “come,” or “here.” It’s just the most common technique for trainers however, it will take them so much time to completely train these agitated dogs.

So for a more effective way, try giving them commands while using remote dog trainer. Nowadays, most hunters are learning the advantages of teaching this command while their sport dogs wear our electric dog training collars.

Each dog trainers and hunters has their own goal, regardless of whether he’s going to train a pointing or a hunting dog. The first thing to remember is to develop a dog having the confidence to obey the command of the trainer.

Whatever happens, take note that the dog you are training shouldn’t hesitate to give all of his 100 percent to obey your commands. You can easily increase your dogs’ interest during the training using our remarkable electronic dog collar training. Using this device will also run the risk of raising a dog that will leave your side for fear of being warned.

Practically speaking, there are kinds of hunting or sport dogs whose genetic makeup gives them the energy to just run around no matter what the circumstances which are also hard to train. But enthusiasm of every dog can be seen when they were still young so it’s best for you to place training dog collars on their neck and train them while they were still young.

For the first training days of a dog’s life, try to give him the commands that you usually give him. And then place the remote training collar on his neck and make sure that it won’t be too narrow to hold your dogs breathe.

When you think that your dog eventually manage to move unconsciously with his electronic dog collar, then it is the right time for you to continue training your hunting or sport dog in the field. With the use of our sport dog training collars, you can easily and confidently command your dog with so much ease. You can perform the training in the same field where you are hunting or have been doing other drills.

After doing the same task everyday and when you notice that your dog already understands all your commands, we can guarantee that it will really be effective. Your sport dog will immediately learn the basic and eventually become professional dogs after a couple of weeks. This is due to the stimulation that he receives from the collar. But always remember that you must use the lowest stimulation first so that your dog will not be surprised with the pulse and will accurately respond to it.

Just follow these steps and I am sure that you will end up raising a hard-running dog but will instantly obey you and that you can call back to when there is an emergency or whenever it is necessary.



Author's Resource:

The author is a pet lover and web copywriter connected to a company that provides top-notch sport dog equipment, no bark collars and other dog training collar products at affordable rates.

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The Best Dog Breeds for Children

By : Ashley Peach
Dogs require a lot of attention and some dogs can be extremely sensitive, which means they are not always best for small or young children. When you have children who want a pet there are several things you should consider. Below is a list of dog breeds that do well with children as well as some dog breeds that do not.

Dogs That Love Children:
German shepherds are our first dog on the list for being great with children. Despite the size of the German shepherd you will find that they are sensitive and very hardy dogs. They will tolerate a lot from young children such as tail pulling or hair pulling from children that are not aware of how it can hurt the dog. German shepherds are working dogs, but they also love a lot of affection and attention. They do well in households that have walking age children, especially older children that may return home from school and play in the backyard with them.

Poodles tend to do well with children as well. You may not want to have a poodle with infants or toddlers as they can be a little sensitive, but they love the affection and attention the children are willing to offer. Poodles are very active dogs inside and outside of the home. This means, they like being played with as well as trained. They can be sensitive so well behaved children are really the best types of households for them.

Golden Retrievers love children. In fact the best dog breed you can have for your child is going to be the Golden Retriever. You will find that they play, learn well, and shower affection. Most Golden Retrievers tend to follow children around as if they have adopted the care for that child and become some of the best companions as the child ages.

Labradors are also very good dogs to have around small children. They may need a little training to help with the proper socialization and commands as they can get quite rowdy, but they are hardy and not too sensitive. They tend to take the abuse of a toddler rather than lashing out.

Dogs That Tolerate Children:
Bulldogs are usually very loyal and loving to their owners, however they do not do well in abusive homes or where they will be picked on a great deal. Bulldogs tend to like peace and quiet over little children pulling on their ears or screaming.

Old English sheepdog’s can be in either category. It will depend on when you adopt the pet. Old English sheepdogs tend to be very loyal, affectionate and vie for attention. When you have an Old English sheepdog before children they can display very jealous behavior making them only tolerant of most children.

Great Danes are wonderful dogs, full of life and happiness. If you have a Great Dane in your home you can be assured that they will do well with any type of child; however they have landed in the tolerant status because of their size. The Great Dane is a very large and muscular dog, even with socialization training they can harm smaller children without meaning to do harm. Though they love being around children it is up to the parent to decide if they can be trusted with infants or toddlers even when the parent is in the room.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog’s are not the best dogs to have around children. They are a fiercely independent dog that does require attention. They do not tolerate children, and in some cases have been known to carry off children left unattended. The Anatolian Shepherd dog is meant to guard as well as protect the home from animals. Their instincts are to carry small prey to their owners during hunts as well as protect the home.



Author's Resource:

Ashley Peach writes for dog leads.

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Places to Adopt a Dog

By : Ashley Peach
Adding a pet to your home is a huge responsibility. Not only do you have to know the proper care, grooming, and training needed for a pet, especially dogs, but you have to make the right decision when you go to adopt a pet. You have to be prepared to adopt the dog and know they depend on you. So while there are several things to consider when you adopt a dog you also have to decide where to adopt the dog from. There are several places to obtain a dog that include breeders, kennels, rescue shelters, pet stores, humane societies, and private owners. Each place is going to offer you a little bit of a difference in the type of dog breeds available as well as their condition. Read further to find out what each place is like.

Breeders: If you are looking for a dog of a certain mix or breed than you may want to go with a dog breeder. A dog breeder works specifically with a certain breed to ensure the top of line dog. This means that they have a business, land, and a place to house healthy dogs. They may even offer training. Dog breeders are typically going to require a bit of your history with pets in an interview as well as seeing your place to make sure it is adequate. Dog breeders tend to charge a little more for the dog as they have taken care of the dog since infancy and they are raising an elite breed. These dogs are generally sold as puppies.

Kennels or Shelters: There are two types of shelters from your regular animal shelter to your rescue shelter. With a regular animal shelter you will find orphaned pets. This means that the dogs have either been lost and the owner cannot be found, the dog was raised wild, or someone had to give up their pet for a variety of reasons. Shelters will also take in unwanted pets from litters. Most often you will find older dogs in a shelter, but in some cases there will be puppies. The fees usually include adoption, neutering, and vaccinations as part of the actual adoption process. Most often in an animal shelter you will find a mixed dog breed or a mongrel. You may find some well known breeds in the shelters like terriers or golden retrievers. Generally a dog that is well bred is sold by the owner rather than given to a shelter. A rescue shelter operates a little different. The rescue shelter takes dogs away from abusive owners, dogs that have been rescued during fires or other natural weather issues like Hurricane Katrina, and those who have been abandoned and may be hurt. They nurse the dogs back to health before finding a loving owner. Most of the dogs from rescue shelters will have special needs emotionally and physically based on the trauma they may have sustained.

Human Societies: These types of places are also animal shelters. They house unwanted animals or dogs they have found on the streets. Most often you will not find a particular breed in the shelter, but a mix of breeds, and of course mixed breeds of dogs. These types of places want to make sure there are good homes, but work as non profit agencies so donations are taken rather than fees.

Pet Stores: A pet store usually carries a breed of dog. In other words there are usually not mixed breeds of dogs, but Huskies, Terriers, Dalmatians and other well known dog breeds that most pet owners are interested in. They can also work as the middle person in finding a breeder with the dog you would like to adopt. Keep in mind that pet stores will offer an increase in price on the dog above the animal shelters or humane societies.

Private Owners: A private owner is someone who is not a breeder, but has recently had a litter of puppies and tries to sell them or give them away for free. In this case you will not have the shots or neutering you may wish to have. While you may find a healthy dog for a reasonably price from a private owner they are not always the most well cared for. It will depend on the owner you seek. Keep in mind you can always go to a vet and have the dog checked for health issues and still adopt a wonderful pet. There are many choices in adopting dogs. It really doesn’t matter were you adopt from as long as you are willing to care and love for your new family member.



Author's Resource:

Ashley Peach - beds and collars.

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Find the Love of Your Life and Let Your Dog Be Your Guide

By : The Dogsexpert
Who has your best interest at heart? Your mother? Your friends? What about your best friend - your dog. We all know our dogs truly love us unconditionally.

For those who want to make this your year to really connect with someone and find that love of your life – your furry friend just may be your best source of judgment. So give Fido a shot this year.

Date Bait – Go Fetch

1. Let your dog sniff out a good date

a. Our sense of smell is to dial up what our dogs is to broadband. Dogs have 220 million smell receptors to our 5 million. Trust that your dog will know who’s a keeper.

2. Animal Instincts

a. Dog lovers are more sexy – Radiate your sexiness. The presence of a dog makes everyone seem more approachable and fun.

b. Go for a walk with Fido and nonchalantly pause when in view of a potential date. It often opens the door to conversation.

Play Time
1. You got the date! Begin your date with a walk

a. People reveal more of themselves when there’s no pressure.

b. It’s free – you won’t waste money on a bad connection.

2. Don’t smooch your pooch or your date on the first date

a. Especially if you think this may be the one, some things are better left for later.

b. Kissing your dog before you kiss your date, may leave a bad taste in everyone’s mouth.

After the date
1. Be as gracious as your dog
a. A dog appreciates the time you spend with him/her, so be as polite as your dog.
2. Dogs don’t lie – so why should we

a. In such a high tech communication world, if you don’t hear back within a few days after he/she said they’d call, it’s best to let sleeping dogs lie.



Author's Resource:

As the Dogsexpert, and Founder of www.LeashesandLovers.com, Sheryl Matthys talks with dog lovers on how their dogs impact their personal relationships. Leashes and Lovers offers online connections (www.FetchaFriend.com) where dog lovers can search and connect around the world for friendship, doggie playdates, same breed of dog, and possibly love! Sheryl has two children, two greyhounds and is a certified dog trainer.

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