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NEW PUPPY SURVIVAL GUIDE: How To Leash Train Your Puppy!

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The Four Things You Must Look for When Choosing a Pet Travel Agent

  Relocating your pet is a scary prospect. Ensuring that your beloved fur baby arrives at their destination safely is your top priority and therefore choosing the right pet travel agent is essential. Legislation, vaccinations, pet safety, never-ending paperwork, the costs, travel crates – it can get overwhelming and confusing. When choosing your  pet courier   company, it’s vital that you do your research and choose the right expert to ship your pet abroad. Here is what you should consider in your search for the right pet travel specialist. Contents 1  IPATA membership 2  Experience 3  Reviews 4  Do they love pets IPATA membership The International Pet Animal and Transportation Association (IPATA) is a global network of pet shipping experts who are committed to providing professional and compassionate pet relocation services across the world. Pet shipping companies that are endorsed by the IPATA are registered with the necessary organisations in their own country and must adhere to rul
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Cancer in Dogs

Dog cancer is one of the primary sources of death of dogs beyond ten years old. In addition, most dogs diagnosed with cancer in the early stages, are able to be treated effectively. So let’s look into cancer in dogs and how we deal with it.  Dog cancer types  Cancer growth in pet dogs can influence any and each organ in their body. Canine tumors on the skin might be knotty and self-evident. However, cancer in the chest, mind, guts, or blood can be increasingly hard to determine. As indicated by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the most widely recognized cancers in dogs include: Lymphoma : Cancer of the lymph hubs that assaults the insusceptible framework Hemangiosarcoma : Cancer of the veins  Mast cell tumor:  Cancer that can grow anyplace in the body however is frequently noticeable as a skin sore  Melanoma:  Aggressive skin cancer growth that can create in the mouth, eyes or foot cushions  Osteosarcoma:  Malignant bone disease, generally healthy in enormous pooches  
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Adopting a Cat or Kitten

You’ve decided to give a cat from a shelter a forever home—a fantastic thing to do! There are so many pets in the UK that have been abandoned, abused or simply had owners that were no longer able to take care of them. All of these animals are looking for a second chance at a loving home. Whether you’re looking to adopt a kitten or an adult cat with a fully formed, unique personality, there are many things to consider before bringing your new family member home. Find out how to adopt a cat and what you’ll need for your new arrival with this guide. How to adopt a cat When considering how to adopt a cat, the first thing you need to do is locate a suitable shelter or charity with an established reputation. You can easily find plenty of these by searching for your local centres online. You can also try looking on Cats Protection, Blue Cross and RSPCA websites for your closest rescue centre to you. Once you’ve located one, most have online directories of the cats they currently have up for a
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Top 6 items should have for a Beach Trip with Your Dog

  Hitting the beach with your dog is one of the ultimate ways to spend a summer day. But before dogs can frolic in the sand and swim in the sea, pet parents need to be prepared and pack accordingly for a canine-friendly beach trip. “Extended periods in the sun, extended periods in the outdoors on a warm day, or extended play in hot weather can lead to overheating and heat stroke—a serious and potentially fatal condition for dogs,” says Dr. Jerry Klein, a chief veterinary officer for the American Kennel Club (AKC). Everyday essentials like a leash and harness are always important, but to prevent heatstroke and other potential beach dangers, pet parents should bring the following items when they hit the coast with their canine companions. PETRIP Dog Travel Bag Set You can prepare all need items for your dog trips easy and minimize space. "This more than met my expectations! We do a lot of traveling via car and camping with our dogs. I stumbled upon this and thought “it sure would be
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Top 10 book for training a dog on amazon 2020.

  1. 101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog ( Kindle Edition) New York Times bestseller. International bestseller with over a half-million copies in print in 18 languages.  This beautifully designed book features step-by-step instructions with easy to follow color photos of each step. Each trick is rated with a difficulty rating and prerequisites to get you started quickly. Tips and trouble-shooting boxes cover common problems, while "build-on" ideas suggest more complicated tricks which build on each new skill. Tricks range from simple ones like Sit, Shake Hands, Fetch, and Roll Over, to extraordinary ones like Tidy Up Your Toys into the Toybox, and Get a Soda from the Fridge. Millions of people have found success with Kyra Sundance's step-by-step techniques and you can too. Trick training will help you bond with your dog and integrate him into your family. Tricks keep him mentally and physically challenged and help to estab
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14 Obedience Training Lessons For Dogs of Every Size, Breed and Age (Videos)

  How do you know if you have a slow dog?  He brings you yesterday’s paper. Despite this older riddle, most dogs are not “slow.” They can learn to follow directions,  perform tricks , and work at jobs, just like people. Unfortunately, they do not learn these things alone. They need your help, guidance, and patience to be successful. Teaching your dog basic obedience commands is one of the first things you should do when you  own a dog , no matter  what breed  it is.  Make sure you are ready to be a  responsible owner . Contents [ HIDE ] 1  Why Train My Dog? 2  Who Trains Your Dog? 3  Patience & Why it’s Important 4  Training Lessons 4.1  Sit 4.2  Come 4.3  Leave It 4.4  Stay 4.5  Off 4.6  Lie Down 4.7  Go Hurry Up 4.8  Move Please 4.9  Wait 4.10  Watch Me 4.11  Heel 4.12  Walk on a Leash 4.13  Stand 4.14  Be Gentle Why Train My Dog? Training your dog helps you to bond (become closer) with your dog. The more you train him, the more he will understand you. And the more you work and p
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10 MINUTES EVERY DAY TO TRAIN YOUR CHILD DOG LISTEN TO YOU 

 Dogs are a very loyal animal to humans. They are adorable animals and bring a lot of joy to humans. However, to train your puppy to be obedient, it takes effort and persistence from you. So how can you turn a stubborn dog for 10 minutes a day into an obedient, obedient dog? And congratulations to all dog readers, especially puppies, for the access to this PetHealth article. This is the 2nd article in our series of dog training. The article will help you know how to train 4 basic commands at home in the shortest time each day. Before training the puppies should give them their names We humans need a name to distinguish one person from another. Your dog too, has a name to know who he is. When they remember their name, it becomes easier to train. A dog will be more attentive when it is called by its owner. So how do you make your dog remember his name? First you choose for them a name that is beautiful and interesting. But should be short and easy to remember a little bit! Then every day
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10 Common Dog Behavior Problems And Tips To Solve Them

  At times it can be difficult to understand why dog do some of the things they do. We must keep in mind that  they are not humans   and they all   come with instinct and habits   that are contrary to peacefully cohabiting with us. However, with   patience , the right   strategy   and   persistence , any dogs behaviours can be modified to a   more acceptable   level if not   removed completely . So How Do We Do It? It requires that we clearly show the dog what behavior we want to happen. All dog behaviour training relies on one principle, that through repetitive reinforcement, we can trick a dog's brain into wanting to do the preferred behavior over it’s an instinctive one. The old saying that “stupidity is doing the same thing over and over, and expecting different results” rings particularly true with dog behavior training. The number of times I have seen people walking their dog on a leash and jerking on it every 5 feet to try and correct the dogs pulling behavior is countless!
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How to Calm a Hyperactive Dog

  There is little worse than a hyperactive, over-excitable dog, both for you and your pet. A hyperactive pet is very rarely a happy one, and its inability to calm down is often caused by stress or other negative psychological triggers. For you, a hyperactive dog can be noisy, boisterous and cause annoyance or even danger – for example if you are trying to walk you dog near a road or transport it in your car. As is clear, finding ways to eliminate this hyperactivity is therefore beneficial both for dog and owner. But what strategies can be employed? Contents  [ hide ] 1  Try Ignoring Your Dog 2  Redirect Tension with Exercise 3  Repeated Exposure 4  Reduced Light Intensity 5  Herbal Calming Remedies Try Ignoring Your Dog Many dogs respond to stimuli produced by their owner. In other words an excitable owner may unknowingly create an excitable dog. In many cases your pet is responding to your input, whether you realize this or not. So, one technique that can be beneficial is to experimen
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8 Common Health Problems in Senior Dogs

  No matter how big they get, we like to think of our dogs as eternal puppies who will be with us forever. As much as you may wish to deny that your pup is getting older, it's important to keep an eye out for senior dog health conditions so that you can help improve his quality of life. Keep reading to learn about common health problems in senior dogs that might one day affect your pet. When Is a Dog Considered Senior? On average, a dog is considered senior when he reaches seven years of age, although it really depends on the size and breed of the dog, says the  American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) . Very large breeds age more rapidly than small breeds. While a Great Dane would be considered a senior by age six, a tiny Chihuahua may not reach old man status until eight or nine years of age. Of course, other factors, such as genetics and environmental conditions, can affect how rapidly individual dog ages. Once your dog starts showing signs of age-related health issues, he
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BRAIN TRAINING FOR DOGS

 BRAIN TRAINING FOR DOGS About the Author Adrienne Farricelli has been working professionally with dogs for more than a decade. She got her start in 2006 working in an animal hospital, and in 2007 she started volunteering at the local shelter, where she fostered and trained pets in need of temporary homes. She is currently a certified dog trainer and behavior consultant. She holds dual certification in dog training. In 2010, after undergoing more than 200 hours of apprenticeship under a master dog trainer, she became certified by the Italian Association for Dog Trainers and Canine Consultants. After teaching basic and advanced obedience classes in Missouri and spending the summer teaching Canine Musical Freestyle, she obtained certification by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA®) in the United States. Ms. Farricelli is a force-free trainer using scientifically based training methods focused on the rewarding world of positive  reinforcement  training. CCPD
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