Puppy Basics: Potty-Training, Reprimanding, and Rewards...

Posted on: 26 January, 2005

Author: Daniel Lesser

Potty Training Your Puppy:Make sure you feed your dog at regular times every day as this makes bathroom breaks regular as well. Feed your puppy 2-3 times a day. As soon as he is finished eating, take him to a grassy "potty area". Speak the words "go potty" or "go in the grass" before and while he is eliminating. Be sure to praise him when he is done. What you are doing is building word associations with the dog that will allow you to encourage his potty activity on command. This comes in handy when you and your dog are...

Dog Health Conditions and Terms You Should Know, Part 3...

Posted on: 26 January, 2005

Author: Daniel Lesser

... from part two. ... ... your Boxer is between 2 to 5 years old, he may develop seizure ... When he has an epilepsy attack, he'd be ... and may look like he Continued from part two. Epilepsy/seizure disorderWhen your Boxer is between 2 to 5 years old, he may develop seizure disorder. When he has an epilepsy attack, he'd be unconscious and may look like he is not breathing but he is. He is not suffering. The information that would be important to your veterinarian regarding such episodes includes:> Duration of the attack> The type of muscular activity...

So are you ready for a Boxer Dog?...

Posted on: 26 January, 2005

Author: Daniel Lesser

An easier and more pleasant journey with your chosen Boxer starts with checking out the parent dogs for unbecoming traits like aggression, hyperactive and extreme shyness. This is easier to do when you get your Boxer from a reputable breeder or from a pet shop that get their animals only from known breeders. Exercise prudence if you are getting your Boxer puppy from pet stores, which often get their supply from breeders of unknown reputation. These "puppy mills" as they are called are not known to put much emphasis on the quality and health of pups they are producing.Reputable breeders...

Dog Health Conditions and Terms You Should Know... Part 2

Posted on: 26 January, 2005

Author: Daniel Lesser

Cryptorchidism is peculiar to male dogs and a condition present at birth. The testicle/s, which developed in the abdomen, fail to descend into the scrotum. The usually underdeveloped and non-functional testicle/s should be removed, as it could turn cancerous later in life. If the condition remains after the puppy is more than 2 months old, then the chances are it will remain so permanently.Eye ulcers, if caught early, are easy to treat. Late treatment can be expensive for you as well as painful for your Boxer.Dermodicosis or non-contagious mange first appears as numerous patches anywhere on the Boxer's skin. The...

Some Advanced Dog Training Points you should know about CONDITIONING YOUR DOG

Posted on: 25 January, 2005

Author: Adam G. Katz

[Akeisha] Hi its Akeisha again. I do see what you mean if it is on all the time the dog will soon forget it is on and then will behave regardless. Ok, so the dog never wears a buckle collar again? Thi... [Akeisha] Hi its Akeisha again. I do see what you mean if it is on all the time the dog will soon forget it is on and then will behave regardless. Ok, so the dog never wears a buckle collar again? This is what irks me. I want to be able to control the dog regardless of what...

How To Teach The “Send Away”!

Posted on: 25 January, 2005

Author: Adam G. Katz

Hello Adam.I would firstly like very much to thank you for the fantastic information in the book! Wow! It has made the training of our new dog so much easier than I could possibly expect! I live on a small farm in Victoria Australia and am currently in the process of training our new dog "Toby"(a border collie). I think we maybe have a head start as he is quite smart and soft natured but the techniques in you book work a treat and I find I hardly have to do anything to maintain a healthy working relationship with him....

On Missing The Imprint Stage Of Puppyhood

Posted on: 25 January, 2005

Author: Adam G. Katz

Dear Adam:[From a previous e-mail which questioned why I recommend that dog owners don't try to train their dogs in a group class setting]Yes, I understand about the imprint stages [two week stages from birth to 4 months of age in which a small amount of exposure will have a lasting affect on the dog's socialization to it's surroundings] but not everybody lives in the ideal world of getting their puppy at 6 to 8 weeks of age. [The imprint stage when dogs learn dominant and subordinate behavior with other dogs. Missing this stage, or having a negative experience during...

5 Surefire Ways to Show Your Dog You’re The Boss

Posted on: 25 January, 2005

Author: Charlie Lafave

Do you have problems at your house with who’s in charge? By that I mean, does your dog think he’s the boss? In your effort to form a stronger bond with your dog you may have inadvertently told him he’s the Leader of the Pack. Here are 5 simple and effective ways to correct that. You Must Be The Alpha DogFirst, let’s take a look at what a “pack mentality” means. Dogs are born into packs – in the wild, packs are the essential social order. Unlike humans, who use a variety of political processes to determine leadership and rank,...

Using A Clicker Vs Traditional Approach... The Flawed "Clicker Training Methodology!

Posted on: 25 January, 2005

Author: Adam G. Katz

1.) You CAN train a dog using a traditional approach AND use the clicker. It depends on your style, but yes... I've had very good results using the clicker as an event marker, and for getting the dog ... 1.) You CAN train a dog using a traditional approach AND use the clicker. It depends on your style, but yes... I've had very good results using the clicker as an event marker, and for getting the dog to understand a new behavior... especially a more complex behavior. However, THIS IS ONLY USED DURING THE FIRST PHASE OF TRAINING ... the...

How To Build "The Bond" With Your Dog

Posted on: 25 January, 2005

Author: Adam G. Katz

Building the bond with your dog is really quite easy. If you recognize that you have a relationship with your dog, then building the bond comes down to nothing more than increasing the strength of that relationship.And as with any relationship, building a bond requires: 1.) Spending quality time together.2.) Getting out in the world and experiencing life together.3.) Establishing and promoting a level of mutual respect.4.) Developing a way of communicating so that both individuals understand the other's needs. (Hmmm... maybe I should be writing self-help books for humans???)Let's take a look at each of these key points to...