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Information Connection: Training your dog to go at the right time
Can your dog go at the right time? |
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http://www.sallysangels.com Toileting on command. Why? Here are two of the reasons service dogs toilet on command:
How do we do it? It's the easiest command of all to teach because the pooch has to go pee or poop no matter what. We start with the pup at 8 weeks and take it outside on a leash (carry it usually at that age) and put it where we want it and give it a command like "Get Busy" or "Go Now. Whatever you want to name the action of toileting is okay, but always keep it the same word(s). You stand in one place and don't move. Be patient--that is the key. The pup will sniff around until s/he does her/his thing. Then say, "Good, Get Busy" and praise mightily. Puppies go all the time, so they learn the command quickly. My experience has been that pups poo first thing in the morning, 20-30 minutes after eating, mid day, and again before bed. They pee as often and will pee after excitable playing. So each time put the dog on leash and take it outside and repeat the above. That's 6-8 training seasons a day or more! That is why it is so easy to teach. Now how does it apply to you? Well, maybe you live in a condo or an apartment and need to have more control over where you toilet your dog. Maybe you are in a hurry to get to work and you don't have 30 extra minutes to let the pooch smell every tree and bush in town. Maybe you want the dog to toilet in a particular place in the yard. Maybe it is raining or snowing outside.... There are many reasons a pet owner would use this command. It also works for the older dog. Dogs have to go pee and poo anyways, and if you refuse to walk they will squat. Just be consistent and patient, that is always the key to dog training. Come see our holiday special at http://www.salllysangels.com Sally
For more tips on helping your dog be his or her best, see http://www.sallysangels.com Special note on Sally's Angels: http://www.sallysangels.com is a fun site about and for service dogs. Service dogs are our passion. Be sure to visit TLCSD, Tender Loving Canine Service dogs, to read about their unique way of training service dogs. And make sure to follow our monthly progress report of a TLCSD dog in training. Service Dogs really do make a difference in people's lives. They truly are angels. Thanks for the free tips, Sally. Mindconnection is proud to host your article,
and we recommend http://www.sallysangels.com
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For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend by Patricia Phd Mcconnell (Paperback - Aug 28, 2007) Animal behaviorist, dog trainer, syndicated radio talk show host and prolific author on all things canine, McConnell (The Other End of the Leash) presents a compelling combination of stories, science and practical advice to show how understanding emotions in both people and dogs can improve owners' relationships with their pets. This is more than a simple dog-training book: much of what McConnell discusses concerns how dog owners can learn "the language" of dog by recognizing important signals and reading them correctly. She provides numerous helpful examples of how owners can observe dog behavior, especially differences in posture and facial expressions, in order to help dogs be better behaved and help dog owners to be better handlers; her discussion of the meaning of a dog's "tongue flicks" is alone worth the price of the book. Her overall goal is to help owners provide their pets with "a sense of calm, peaceful benevolence," and she skewers current dog-training fads that emphasize "dominance" over a dog. "Don't fool yourself: if you yell at your dog for something he did twenty seconds ago, you're not training him; you're merely expressing your own anger."
Dog by Matthew Van Fleet and Brian Stanton (Hardcover - Feb 6, 2007) In Matthew Van Fleet's captivating new multiconcept book, twenty breeds of capering canines demonstrate action words, opposites, synonyms, and more. Cleverly designed pull tabs and flaps plus ten pettable textures provide interactive treats that will have toddlers arfing along.
The Loved Dog: The Playful, Nonaggressive Way to Teach Your Dog Good Behavior by Tamar Geller and Andrea Cagan (Hardcover - April 24, 2007 In The Loved Dog, Tamar gives you all the instruction, insights, and tips you need to teach your dog good manners, as well as to troubleshoot specific problems and unwanted behaviors. She helps you and your dog learn a common language, resulting in a loving, respectful relationship that will bring you years of joy and companionship.
Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook by Debra M. Eldredge, Lisa D. Carlson, Delbert G. Carlson, and James M. Giffin (Hardcover - Aug 27, 2007) The guide dog lovers have relied on for more than twenty-seven years, this handbook has been extensively revised to include the latest information on everything from canine healthcare to nutrition to holistic treatments. Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook, Fourth Edition, is the definitive guide for every dog owner. It puts vital information at your fingertips, with:
A chapter on emergencies that explains what to do immediately for shock, broken bones, burns, dehydration, heat stroke, poisoning, insect stings and bites, wounds, and more
With this guide, you'll know when to rush your pet to the vet and when you can begin treatment at home. You'll communicate more effectively with your vet. You'll have the latest information on every aspect of your dog's medical care when you need it. This is the hands-on reference you'll trust again and again.
A Good Dog: The Story of Orson, Who Changed My Life by Jon Katz (Paperback - Jun 26, 2007) Barking, lunging and nipping at visitors, terrorizing school buses and crashing through a window screen to pursue a cat in a neighbor's house, the hero of this absorbing, if melodramatic, memoir hardly seems a good dog. But Orson's fangs are firmly set in the heart of dog journalist Katz (The Dogs of Bedlam Farm), who tries everything to soothe his frenzy—acupuncture, chiropractic, "Shen calming herbs from China," sessions with a "shamanic soul retriever"—then moves to a farm where the border collie's native sheep-herding instincts might flourish. Ultimately, the therapeutic benefit accrues to the author, who finds in Orson a "soul mate" who saved him from mid-life crisis in the New Jersey suburbs and brought him to an ecstatic communion with nature. Katz's flagrant anthropomorphizing and his intense emotional involvement ("I was nearly crying with frustration, torn by my growing love for this dog") and heart-to-hearts with Orson ("[w]e can't go on this way," he sobs after a school-bus incident) will resonate with dog lovers, while perhaps puzzling others. When he Katz gets some psychological distance, though, his subtle, evocative descriptions of the beasts around him—including Rose, another border collie whose brilliant herding steals the show—vividly capture the fascinating, enigmatic lives of animals Just Gus: A Rescued Dog and the Woman He Loved by Laurie Williams and Roslyn Banish (Hardcover - Feb 9, 2006)
Gus
was a
lucky
dog.
Injured
and
abandoned,
he
could
have
become
another
of the
7
million
animals
euthanized
every
year.
Then
Stephanie
Williams
entered
the
picture.
A
successful
journalist,
she
had
been
diagnosed
with
late-stage
breast
cancer
at the
age of
30. On
medical
leave
and
living
alone,
she
wanted
a warm
four-legged
companion.
When
she
saw
Gus's
soulful
eyes
and
goofy
grin,
it was
love
at
first
sight:
she
would
rescue
him,
and he
would
return
the
favor.
Food
Pets
Die
For:
Shocking
Facts
About
Pet
Food
by Ann
N.
Martin
(Paperback
- Sep
28,
2007)
The
commercial
pet
food
industry
has
a
secret
to
hide
—
and
Ann
Martin
wants
to
make
sure
you
know
it.
Her
research
reveals
some
startling
facts:
that
the
pet
food
industry
conducts
animal
testing
in
order
to
improve
their
product,
and
includes
euthanized
cats
and
dogs
in
the
mix
to
heighten
protein
content.
In
this
revised
and
updated
edition,
Martin
continues
to
explore
the
shocking
processes
by
which
commercial
pet
foods
are
produced.
She
offers
alternative
recipes
for
feeding
pets,
nutritional
advice,
and
an
exploration
of
"Pet
Peeves,"
in
which
she
explores
several
scams
aimed
at
pet
owners.
This
groundbreaking
book
gives
us a
glimpse
into
exactly
what
we
are
doing
when
we
buy
pet
food.
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Nature: Dogs That Changed the World ~ Various (DVD - 2007) Academy Award-winner F. Murray Abraham narrates this NATURE miniseries about the remarkable and enduring relationship between dogs and humans, and why dogs have earned a unique and fundamental place in the human heart. More than 750 million of us share our lives with dogs. We love and cherish them. But this most adored of animal companions was once the wild and savage wolf. How did this astonishing transformation take place? In spectacular location footage, NATURE shows how indispensable certain breeds have been to their people, from the Arctic's native Inuit and their sled dogs to desert dwelling Jordanians and the speedy saluki.
My Dog Skip (Keepcase) ~ Frankie Muniz, Diane Lane, Luke Wilson, and Kevin Bacon (DVD - 2006) Not only will the dog in "My Dog Skip"-an adorable Jack Russell Terrier-make you ooh and aah, but the story will melt your heart. It's sweet and well-told, good entertainment for a Saturday night with the family. The time: the 1940's, during World War II. Nine-year-old Willie Morris, played by Malcolm In the Middle's Frankie Muniz, is not exactly the tough neighborhood kid. When his only friend, his next-door neighbor and town high school jock named Dink, goes off to war, Willie's left alone-until his parents get him a dog. He and his dog Skip forge a strong and lasting bond, the kind the words "a boy and his dog" have always meant in the deepest sense. Based on a true story, the tale follows Willie Morris' own childhood memories, poignantly illustrating the struggles of growing up. If you don't own a dog, you'll wish you had one, especially if you have an only child. If you do own a dog, you'll snuggle up with him after the movie is over. Muniz does a great job of making us laugh and get teary-eyed. Diane Lane is perfect as his mom, and Kevin Bacon is excellent as Willie's stern but loving father. Luke Wilson charms everyone as Willie's changed-by-war neighbor, Dink. Funny and heartwarming, you can enjoy this one with the whole family-again and again. A 2000 Parents' Choice® Silver Honor.
Our Good Dog, 7 Weeks to an Exceptional Pet (DVD - 2006) Is your pet everything you want him to be? Does he walk nicely on a loose lead? Does he sit and down on verbal command and on hand signals? Does he "leave it" and "drop it'? Does he stay? Does he come when called? Is he polite when meeting new people? Does he pay attention to you? If the answer is NO, then this is the training program for you! This program has been developed for the pet owner who wants a well-mannered, confident, fun and enjoyable pet! This is a 7 week program designed for the pet owner using behavior modification and positive reinforcement. It is actual filming of a class with RESCUE dogs and their owners. You will be able to follow along, step by step, through this program that will teach you to train your pet to be an EXCEPTIONAL companion! If your pet is between 10 weeks old and 12 years old, this PROGRAM WORKS! We have also included interviews with my Veterinarian on finding a Vet, Vaccinations, Heartworm Disease and, Microchips. There is also information on traveling safely in car with your dog, and preparing for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test and Therapy Dog certification. 90 minutes (c) Our Good Dog, Inc. Dealing Dogs (DVD - 2006)An undercover investigation of Martin Creek Kennel by the animal rights group Last Chance for Animals. A young man named "Pete", who is an animal rights activist, gets hired by the Martin Creek Kennel. The owner is C.C. Baird and he is the one they want to bring down.
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Where the Red Fern Grows by James Whitmore, Beverly Garland, Jack Ging, and Lonny Chapman (DVD - Oct 14, 1997) Wilson Rawls's novel about an Oklahoma boy's devotion to two hunting dogs during the Great Depression was the basis for this appealing 1974 film made by a former Disney director, Norman Tokar. Stewart Peterson is very effective as a 12-year-old, hurtling down the path toward manhood with hounds at his side. Eight Below (Widescreen Edition) by Paul Walker, Bruce Greenwood, Moon Bloodgood, and Jason Biggs (DVD - Jun 20, 2006) Walt Disney Pictures presents EIGHT BELOW, the thrilling tale of incredible friendship between eight amazing sled dogs and their guide Jerry (Paul Walker). Stranded in Antarctica during the most unforgiving winter on the planet, Jerry's beloved sled dogs must learn to survive together until Jerry — who will stop at nothing -- rescues them. Driven by unwavering bonds of friendship, enormous belief in one another, and tremendous courage, Jerry and the dogs make an incredible journey to reunite in this triumphant and inspiring action-adventure the whole family will treasure Cave of the Yellow Dog ~ Nansalmaa Batchuluun, Babbayar Batchuluun, and Buyandulam Daramdadi (DVD - 2007)(Foreign/Drama) Oscar-nominated director Byambasuren Davaa’s follow-up to the hugely successful The Story of the Weeping Camel is a thought-provoking mix of documentary and drama that tells the story of the age-old bond between man and dog. The eldest daughter of a nomadic Mongolian family finds a small dog and brings it home. Believing that it is responsible for attacking his sheep, her father refuses to allow her to keep it. When the family moves on, Nansal must decide whether or not to defy her father and take her new friend with them Breed All About It, Toy Dogs: Puppies Forever by Animal Planet (DVD) Animal planet presents: Breed all about it. Toy dogs: puppies forever. DVD 2000.
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Pocket Dogs by O3 Entertainment (Game Boy Advance) You'll be able to converse with your dog, with the dialogue changing depending on the species. You'll also be able to make the dog play games by sharing toys with it. As the player, you'll be able to play games for yourself via three mini games included in the title. The Sims 2 Pets Expansion Pack by Electronic Arts (Windows 2000 / 98 / Me / XP)
Dogz by Ubisoft (Game Boy Advance)
Fetch! by ValuSoft (Windows XP)
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