Dachshund Puppies
Dachshunds make loving, lively, active and intelligent pets. Their short legs and muscular long bodies give them a distinctive appearance, and rare is the person who can walk past one without instinctively smiling at its quaint look. Independent and stubborn, Dachshunds need firm handling from a very young age, but are otherwise easy to look after.
Puppies are available for sale from dog breeders, or can be adopted from rescues. It is a good idea to thoroughly research the breed before you bring a pup home. Though highly adaptable, Dachshunds have some peculiar characteristics that might not make them suitable pets for all homes.
They are hunters by nature and might not get along with other pets. Unless socialized they do not take very well to young children either. Dachshunds also like to bark, which can be a problem in apartment buildings or with close-by neighbors. You will also need tremendous patience to train a Dachshund puppy, since it can be a trifle stubborn and inclined to follow its own instincts.
Once you've brought a pup home, be prepared to do your best to help it adjust to a new environment. Take it to a veterinarian for an initial checkup, and ensure that its shots are up to date.
Create a special area in the house where your pup can sleep and eat, and make sure you move all poisonous substances out of your inquisitive dog's reach. Ask the breeder for advice on the best type of dog food for your puppy, and make sure you don't overfeed the greedy fellow. Dachshunds have a tendency to put on weight and must be discouraged to overeat from the beginning. However, ensure that the puppy gets enough nutritious food to aid proper development.
Dachshunds have very delicate spines and must be treated with care. A puppy should never be picked up by its front legs but lifted off the ground horizontally.
A very young puppy needs rest so restrict playtime initially. Housebreak your puppy if he hasn't already been trained. The best way to do this is to teach him to relieve himself after a meal. Be patient and praise the pup when he does a good job, and try not to resort to physical punishment.
Groom you pup regularly and carefully and keep him clean and active as he grows.
You will be rewarded with many moments of joy with a pet that is happiest when spending time with you..
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Wakefield, WY (ContentDesk) January 18, 2006 - Each year, thousands of households across the globe take in a new animal, a dog; traditionally titled mans best friend.
Being the perfect acquaintance, dogs typically fill the void for individuals living in a single household or bring joy and companionship to children.While dogs may eventually become the perfect acquaintance, they certainly arent born that way.
New born puppies are usually an inconsiderate burden, keeping their owners awake at night, claiming the carpet as their restroom, and more.
For these reasons (and many others), strong emphasis needs to be put on training puppies as early as possible so that they may turn into well-behaved, well-trained adult dogs.Training a puppy takes a considerable amount of time and hard work, which may or may not lead to quick results.
Its important to always be firm when your dog does something negative, but its as equally important to not make your...
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Buying a New Puppy? How to Avoid the Pitfalls
Many books and articles have been written regarding the art of choosing a puppy (i.e. performing puppy tests, looking for parental OFA certifications, and so on...), but few, if any, discuss the contractual end of purchasing a puppy. I can tell you through personal experience that purchasing a quality show puppy from a famous breeder can be quite a stressful experience because no breeder would give up the pick of the litter to a competitor (for obvious reasons) or to a novice without co-ownership of the puppy. Co-ownership of a puppy entitles the breeder to many rights to the detriment of the buyer. To begin with, the breeder might also be an experienced handler and might contractually require the purchaser to use the breeder as the puppies' trainer and handler.
Agreeing to this could be a monumental mistake because the purchaser might be required to pay (even though they might be co-owners) for the breeders time to train and handle the puppy. Agreeing to this can COST you THOUSANDS...
Buying a New Puppy? How to Avoid the Pitfalls
Puppy training > Buying a New Puppy? How to Avoid the Pitfalls
Dog Training - Teaching a puppy to accept his collar and leash
Learning to walk on a collar and leash is the basis of all further training for every puppy.
Until the puppy has learned to accept the collar and leash, it will be impossible to perform any additional training.
The first step toward getting the puppy to accept the collar and leash is to find a collar that fits the dog properly.
It is important that the collar be neither too light or too heavy, neither too thin nor too thick.
A collar that is too light for the dog can be easily broken, while a collar that is too heavy may be uncomfortable for the puppy to wear.
It is also important that the width of the color be appropriate for the size of the dog.
Determining the proper length of the collar is relatively easy.
Simply wrap a tape measure or a string lightly around the dog's neck to get an accurate measurement.
It is important that the tape measure not be tight, just slightly snug.
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Training Your German Shepherd Dog
The German Shepherd Dog truly is a wonderful animal and not only do they make good working dogs, they also make superb family pets. They are however very different from other pet breeds and need to be handled and trained with a different approach to say your average labrador or poodle for instance.
The GSD is a large, strong athletic dog, which needs a lot of mental stimulation and exercise but a well trained shepherd can learn to do almost anything. These dogs positively thrive on challenging activities and they are so willing to serve their master and please. As a working dog used by most police forces, the very look of a GSD is usually enough to act as a deterrent but when called into action there are few dogs that can match the German Shepherd as an all rounder.
If you are considering becoming an owner of a GSD then you need to consider the commitment to training in order that you have happy, well...
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Uses for Dog Crates
If you own dogs, chances are you've either used or considered using dog crates for puppy training. Or you've planned a trip and wanted to take your best friend along and thought about them as pet carriers. But while puppy training and animal transport are important considerations, dog crates serve another purpose that might be even more important for your pet's quality of life ? a safe den. Dog crates offer an enclosed space that canines naturally crave. Millions of years of evolution have instilled this desire.
That being the case, it's very important while puppy training that you teach your pet early on that his crate is safe and a good place. Never use it as a form of punishment! Another use for dog crates beyond puppy training is as a place to recuperate from an injury or illness. This is especially advantageous if you have two or more dogs. Sick and injured animals, canines included, seek solitude while healing. They can be temperamental and even dangerous, even if normally...
Uses for Dog Crates
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Dog Training - Teaching a puppy to accept his collar and leash
Learning to walk on a collar and leash is the basis of all further training for every puppy.
Until the puppy has learned to accept the collar and leash, it will be impossible to perform any additional training.
The first step toward getting the puppy to accept the collar and leash is to find a collar that fits the dog properly.
It is important that the collar be neither too light or too heavy, neither too thin nor too thick.
A collar that is too light for the dog can be easily broken, while a collar that is too heavy may be uncomfortable for the puppy to wear.
It is also important that the width of the color be appropriate for the size of the dog.
Determining the proper length of the collar is relatively easy.
Simply wrap a tape measure or a string lightly around the dog's neck to get an accurate measurement.
It is important that the tape measure not be tight, just slightly snug.
Puppy training > Dog Training - Teaching a puppy to accept his collar and leash
Dog Dominance Behavior: Introduction
People frequently ask how a Dog Behaviorist and Dog Obedience Trainer relates to dogs and earns their respect and control . . . and especially that of the Dominant Dog.
The first part of that answer is simply stated but difficult for many people to internalize and act upon: To relate to a dog, you must first see and treat him fully as a DOG!
Before you can deal with a dog dominance issue at home or in dog obedience training, you must recognize that dog behavior and dog communication are NOT in line with human psychology.
After all, your dog is a CANINE (canis familiaris of the Family Canidae), and not homo sapiens.
So he thinks like a canine, not like a person. Your dog responds as one might in a wolf pack, not as a human family member.
He or she has real emotions, but they are canine emotions, not human emotions, and not to be mistaken as such.
The basic communication system of dogs involves three critical elements...
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Using Natural Remedies To Fight Bad Breath
Bad breath can be caused by anything from bad dental hygiene to medicines you are taking to the food you eat. While it can be embarrassing, it can also indicate a serious condition and should be checked by a doctor. Barring any severe medical reasons, here are some tips you can use to fight bad breath.
Drink lots of water and avoid letting your stomach get too empty. When you don?t eat, your saliva production decreases and saliva can help wash away that bacteria in your mouth....
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