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Dog Day Care

by: Sandy Oberreuter
Dog day care is growing in popularity. It started in California in 1987 and has been spreading across the country every since. Dog day care centers are all over now. Great way for your dog to spend the day, getting exercise, interaction with other dogs and people. Find out more about dog day care!I must admit it's not something I was aware of. Of course, I know about kennels - a place to take your dog if you just can't take him with you on a trip but not dog day care. Isn't it child day care? Anyway, one day when I was talking with my son he mentioned he was taking his dog to dog day care the next day. What's that? Anyway he said he dog loved going there and he even had a dog friend. Well, I had to look into this and so here is what I came up with.Dog day care is much like day care for children. You drop your dog off in the mornings and pick him up after work. Your dog gets to socialize with other dogs, gets outdoor exercise, have activities, play games like fetch. They even have nap time! They have tug toys, balls and toys to climb on. Some places have couches, chairs and even bean bags for them. They even can attend an obedience class.These centers are generally in a large open space like a renovated warehouse. They have an area for large dogs and one for small dogs. They will also have a large outdoor area.Some centers have cameras going that you can get on the internet and see what your dog is doing. Do child care centers have that?These dog day care centers are great for people who feel guilty about spending so much time away from their dogs. They offer dog owners options giving their dog a day of play rather than boredom and loneliness at home. They get to interact with other dogs, get exercise and have fun.You know some dogs get so lonely and bored at home alone they get into mischief like chewing on shoes, furniture and whatever they can find. Some dogs suffer from separation anxiety so this would be a great way to help them by giving them dogs to play with and people around.Check out these factors when choosing a dog day care center.Are the employees trained? Some have been trained in dog behavior, first aid and obedience training.Is the facility clean?Is there an area specifically for the dogs to potty? How does the center smell?Is the facility overcrowded?Is the staff to dog ratio good?One staff member to every 10-15 dogs is optimun.Does it look like the staff enjoys the dogs?Is there a security fence around the outdoor areas?Are they high enough to prevent dogs from jumping over?Midday meals?Do they give medications?To get in a center your dog needs:Current vaccinations.Flea preventionSprayed/neuteredDog must get along with other dogs.Some centers have other services like overnight boarding, dog training and grooming facilities. Some will even pick your dog up and home and return him at night.I found cost from $15.00 a day to $35.00 a day plus weekly rates so shop around.These dog day care centers do provide a safe and healthy atmosphere with lots of interaction with people and other dogs.
About The Author Sandy Oberreuter has a web site on small dog breeds with articles on popular small dogs, dogs good with children and seniors, breeders, dog diseases and more.

Bow Wow Bliss: Five Ways to Meditate with Your Dog

by: James Jacobson
Meditation is as simple as a walk in the dog park.
Imagine sitting down with your dog. As you both begin to relax, your breaths become longer, less hurried. Your thoughts slow down until it seems like you are not thinking at all.
If you and your dog already share moments like these, then you’ve glimpsed the bliss of meditation.
Meditation is great for dogs. Not only does it improve a dog’s health and well-being, but excitable dogs become calmer, aggressive dogs become more loving, and dogs that once whined and howled for attention become quieter and more content. Meditation is great for you, too. It relieves stress and sharpens your mental focus.
Here are five ways to get started on a non-dogmatic meditation practice.
Schedule a regular time. First thing in the morning is a great time, or right after you get home from work but before you get into your evening activities. The more consistent you are, the more you and your dog will be able to ease into meditation.
Develop a ritual. Ritual helps to prepare you and dog for meditation. Light a candle, burn incense, put on quiet music, or sit in the same place and position each day.
Let go of expectation. If you have a pre-conceived idea of what your meditation experience will be, you’ll just get frustrated. Your experience will not be the same as someone else’s and chances are, will be different for you from day to day. Enjoy your meditation, however it turns out.
Connect with your dog. When you sit down to meditate, your dog should be either lying next to you or on your lap. Put one or both hands on your dog. This connection is soothing to him. Your dog may get up. That’s okay. Just stay quiet, and when your dog returns, put your hand or hands back on him.
Conclude your meditation the same way each time. This signals your body and mind, as well as your dog, that it’s time to move on to the next part of your day. The transition should be gentle rather than jarring. Pet your dog slowly, lengthening the stroke from short to long; whisper or say aloud an affirmation, quote, or prayer; or roll your head from side to side.
Meditating with your dog is as individual as your relationship with your dog. Be patient. Try different things. There are few rules about meditation. The perfect meditation is whatever brings you and your pooch bow wow bliss.
About The Author
James Jacobson

Dog Training: "Hot Tips for the Bedroom"

by: Martin Olliver
“Honey, you know I don’t like it when you lick my ears.” “Umm… It wasn’t me. Wait, where’s the dog?”Studies show that about half of the people who own dogs allow them on the bed. Most dog owners I know account for the half that do. If you are one of them, here’s a few things to keep in mind.* You should not let puppies or untrained dogs ON the bed, let alone sleeping on it. Their early training is the time when you establish your dominance and their boundaries. Only adult dogs should earn this privilege.* Also puppies run the risk of house training accidents. Beds are difficult to clean, and the fact that they can preserve the scent means that your dog will want to be a repeat offender.* Above all, puppies are small. Letting them sleep in the bed is extremely unsafe. * For dominant and Alpha dogs, avoid letting them sleep in your “spot” (with you in it or not). This suggests to them that they are in direct competition with you as pack leader.* Don’t ever let your dog on your bed without inviting them first. This is often communicated more with body language, such as a quick succession of pats on the area of the bed you’re asking them to go to.* Have a command for them to get off the bed too (if they are being restless and disruptive this can save a good night’s sleep, and it beats shoving them off). If your dog ignores you when you ask them to get “Off,” you’ve got a bit of obedience work to do. If your dog growls at you at all, even when you attempt to adjust their position, then you’ve got some work to do (NOTE: don’t confuse a tired moan with a growl. It can sound similar, but a moan will occur without any aggressive posturing, for example, their mouth will be shut and lips not curled, and they won’t be making eye contact - their eyes might even be closed!)* Don’t ever let your dog wedge itself in between you and your partner. This can be an expression of both jealously and attempted dominance, and can escalate into more severe behaviors. They need to know that they rank lower than both of you in the pack hierarchy.* It’s best to allow your dog to sleep at the bottom end of the bed, and above the blankets. * Some dogs like to burrow under the blankets, which is a risk not only because they can get squished, especially if they’re smaller than you, but they can also potentially suffocate under there. If you allow this, adjust the blankets after they settle in to be sure that they can easily stick their head out. Because they generate a lot of heat too, these burrowers will likely move when they get too warm anyway.So take some care and avoid reinforcing unwanted dog behaviors. If you do, your dog will always be good in bed - so to speak.
About The Author Martin Olliver is a proud member of the Kingdom of Pets team (http://www.kingdomofpets.com/). For more great articles about dogs on furniture, visit: http://kingdomofpets.com/dogobediencetraining/articles/dog_jumping_up.php

Got Thirty Minutes? Teach Your Dog to Sit!

by: Don Sloan

People mistakenly think that teaching their dog to sit is incredibly hard. But it's easy! All you have to have is (a) the right technique and (b) the patience to repeat the same command and tactile actions about 25 to 30 times.By the 31st time, I'd be willing to bet your dog (because he or she is smarter than anyone else's) is already starting to sit when you give the command.Elapsed time: about 30 minutes. Repeat as necessary to gain full "sit" control. That's it!Here's the complete low-down:The Sit Command is one of the easiest commands to teach your dog during dog training. The reason? It involves tactile (touch), the leash and collar combo, and praise (one of the most important ingredients in dog training).Here’s the basic routine for the “Sit” command: position your dog by your left side, with the “pinch” collar (or the collar of your choice) in place around your dog’s neck. Your dog probably will be standing on your left, tongue hanging out, wondering what’s next. Yup, yup – what’s next?It’s simple. Every command sequence follows basically the same routine, a standard in programming dog behavior: a minimum of words, tactile reinforcement of the command (until they start associating the command with the action), and praise – lots and lots of praise (when the action is completed correctly :-)Here’s how it goes in sequence: Call the dog by name, speak the command, and follow through with touch.In this case, for my dog, it would be “Honey! Sit!” spoken in a commanding tone. The first time, your puppy dog will not have any idea what you mean. So, with your right hand, you will pull up on the leash while pushing down on the dog’s hindquarters with your left hand. Forcibly, if need be.The combination of the two actions may bring a surprised yelp and a bit of struggle. But gently (and firmly) pull up with your right hand, and push down with your left. The dog really has no choice but to comply, and as he or she does so, lavish them with praise.As I said, the first time for the sit command will be a new experience for you both. But the second time will be a bit easier. And the third, and the fourth time, as each completed command is followed with praise, you’ll be thinking: “this dog behavior, dog training thing is a snap” – but only when the dog’s hindquarters are actually touching the ground can the celebration begin. Then, the reinforcement in the dog behavior will be clearly associated with the command and the subsequent action.By the time you get to the tenth time, believe it or not, the dog will likely already be in the motion of sitting down as your right hand goes up with the leash, and your left hand is reaching for the dog’s hind end.Repetition is like magic for dogs! Issue the same command, in the same tone of voice, in the same sequence, as many times as you want to practice this. But I would not try it more than 30 times in a row – both of you will get bored. Instead, begin practicing the next step, which will be to teach your puppy dog the “Down!” command.For more details, visit http://www.tenstepdogtraining.com/. And enjoy the Dog Obedience Journey!
About The Author Don Sloan is an experienced dog trainer who has worked for ten years with the Humane Society, teaching dogs (and their owners) how to get the control and obedience they want! Visit his website at http://www.tenstepdogtraining.com/.

Dog obedience training

by: Ted Belfour
Which dog owner won't feel proud of his disciplined dog? Reversely, who won't feel ashamed of an unruly dog? It is very important for your dog to be absolutely obedient to commands of his owner. You can't expect your dog to be obedient by birth or nature. You have to take pains to make him understand obey your commands.
Obedience training to your dog can be imparted in many ways - two of the more popular methods are typically carrot and stick methods. First method heavily depends on the stick or punishment approach. Second method deals with the reward system for the dog.
Leash and collar method of dog obedience training has survived for a long time now. It is primitive but still mostly followed. The premises of this training method are based here - leash will be the mode of communication with the dog. Dog must understand the commands, and if not obeyed to, leash should be put to action. Using leash alone is not sufficient - dog must be made aware of the good and bad behavior. Once tracked on the path to bad behavior, dog can be punished with the leash.
Reward system doesn't believe in punishing the dog. It follows psychological approach to deal with dog training. Dog is made to know the good parts of behavior and rewarded for the same. His ugly behavior is neglected in the form of psychological treatment. The trainer or owner walks away from the dog immediately after the show of bad behavior. Dog is an intelligent animal to understand the difference between the bad and good behavior.
Whatever technique is used for dog obedience training, it is important to know that the training must be consistent. Dogs get easily confused due to double standards employed. If you expect your dog never to jump on the bed, never let or invite him on the bed. Ensure that your dog never reaches the bed.
Obedience training starts on the fundamental issues like sitting, standing, walking, listening to your commands & following those, sitting in the car, etc.
The dog owner can easily impart obedience training. You may find alternates to this by getting your dog enrolled with some obedience classes or dog instructor. Evaluate all the training techniques, methods, equipment, infrastructure, experience, etc before taking the final decision on outside help. Remember, the most ideal way will be yourself to be the instructor. Your dog will love it.
About The Author
Ted Belfour is the founder of http://www.house-training-puppy.info/ and http://www.training-a-puppy.info/ websites providing information on dog training.
tedbelfour@yahoo.ca

Dachshund/Miniature Dachshund/Teckel

The dachshund is a short-legged, elongated dog breed of the hound family. The breed's name is German and literally means "badger dog," from (der) Dachs, badger, and (der) Hund, dog. The standard size was developed to scent, chase, and flush badgers and other burrow-dwelling animals, while the miniature was to hunt rabbits. Due to the long, narrow build, they are sometimes referred to as a wiener dog, hot dog, or sausage dog. Not withstanding the German origin of the dachshund's name, within German-speaking countries the breed is known—both formally and informally—as the Dackel or Teckel.


Dachshund appearance
Build: Elongated, compact, and low to the ground, well muscled body and short legs, very distinctive
Toy* weight: Up to 8 lbs. (3.5 kg.) (*Toy, or kaninchen, is not an acknowledged division in the US, UK, and many other countries)
Toy* chest width: Up to 12 in. (30 cm.)
Miniature weight: 8-11 lbs. (3.5-5 kg.) or under 11 lbs. (5 kg.) in countries that do not recognize a toy division.
Miniature chest width: 12-14 in. (30-35 cm.)
Standard weight: 11-32 lbs. (5-14 kg.) AKC classifies weight as 16-32 lbs (7-14 kg.), KC states its ideal as 20-26 lbs (9-12 kg), but if a dachshund doesn't qualify by weight as miniature, then it is considered a standard.
Standard chest width: 14-18 in. (35-45 cm.)
Coat: Three varieties: Smooth, Wired-haired and Long-haired
Color: Single colors may be red or cream; bi-colors are black, chocolate, wild boar, gray (blue), and fawn (Isabella) with points, or markings, of tan or cream (eg. "Black and Tan"). Other colors include piebald (base color is white), dapple, and double-dapple.
Head: Elongated, with a slight convex skull, arched and protruding eyebrows, a long muzzle, robust jaws with non-pendent lips
Teeth: Scissors bite with extremely strong teeth (usually 42)
Eyes: Oval, dark red or brown-black with an energetic and friendly expression, or in the case of double-dapple: blue, one blue one brown, or brown with blue, all of which are called "wall" eyes.
Ears: Mobile and hanging long on its cheeks
Tail: Long, carried in line with its back
Limbs: Short legs
Feet: Full, tight, compact
Life span: Median 14-17 years

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dachshund