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Thursday, April 23, 2009

The Right Medical Insurance For Dogs is Waiting for You and Your Dog

by Dr. Robert Sleeter

Some pet owners choose not to buy (http://www.petinsurancereporter.com/best-pet-insurance/where-can-you-find-the-best-pet-medical-insurance/) insurance for senior dogs because of the cost, but end up paying more on vet bills in the end. Now is the time to insure your dog, before it's too late. Don't count on your dog always being healthy. You don't know what the future will hold. Just like us, pets need additional medical care as they age.

Getting An Insurance Policy

You really shouldn't have any problems insuring your dog. Comprehensive (http://www.petinsurancereporter.com/best-pet-insurance/best-pet-insurance-for-dogs/) best insurance for dogs is offered by several different insurance companies. Even though there are several pet insurance plans out there to choose from, they are not all affordable plans. The cost of your pet's insurance policy will depend on several factors.

Your dog's genetic make-up can actually effect the cost of the plan. Why is that? Experts believe some dogs, especially pure breeds, are more likely to inherit defects from their parents. This makes insuring them more expensive. On the other hand, genetically engineered dogs or those designer dogs may harbor some genetic defects that can increase the cost of the medical insurance for your pets. The extra medical care that designer pets will need during their lifetime can make the insurance cost very high indeed.

Aside from the hereditary or genetic make up of the dog, the age of the dog also affect the cost of the vpi insurance for dogs. Puppies are generally more expensive to ensure than those dogs who are already a year or two years old. Why does it work that way? Puppy insurance policies are more expensive because puppies tend to have accidents and become ill more than adolescent dogs. Paying a little extra to insure your puppy is not a bad idea, especially if you have an adventuresome puppy!

Can Any Dog be Insured?

Unfortunately, not all dogs are eligible for pet insurance for senior dogs. It is rare to find pet insurance offered to dogs over the age of 11. Dogs that are 11 years and older tend to have more health issues which makes them hard to insure. - 20511

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

How To Properly Toilet Train Your Dog

by John Michaels

Dogs are actually really clean animals. They won't soil close to where they eat, or where they sleep. The thing is, a house is a completely different story. Living in a house is unnatural for an animal whose instincts would be to roam wherever she wants to go, so this part of animal behavior needs to be tailored to living in a home.

The sooner you can train your dog or puppy proper potty expectations the better. Trying to break the habit of a dog is quite difficult and it can be very frustrating. You need to use guidance and encouragement to help the pet. Animal behaviorists have some helpful tips that you can use to help with the housebreaking of your pet.

As we talked about, a dog is really sanitary. If a dog does soil accidentally in the wrong place, to him, it is going to be far away from where he eats. This is true for the place where the dog sleeps as well. But, unless you find a good place for her to go and train her in that manner, the rest of your house is okay to them.

Training a fully grown dog is essentially the same as a puppy. Youll need to take him outside every few hours and also 30 minutes after he eats. It is about repetition. Stay with the pet until she goes, and then praise her when she does. If she does not go, bring her back inside and try again in fifteen minutes. Watch her though. If the dog starts sniffing and circling take them out right away as this is a sign that she is about to go. If you keep an eye and help condition the dog, they will start to associate going outside with potty activities.

Some dogs are housebroken much faster than others. Some dogs personality will cause her to go one way or the other. But, if you take her outside at the right time, it will go smoother. A puppy of less than four months old will need to go out during the night. Older puppies can hold it that long. A dog that cries to be let out has an urgent need. Get up and take her out, she needs every chance to succeed that she can get. Positive reinforcement is necessary for success.

How you treat accidents will affect your dogs overall learning curve. If you catch your dog going in the act, distract her with a clap or call her name. Take her outside calmly at that time and praise her for finishing outside. Clean up any accident that you find on the floor. If the dog approaches during this time, ignore her. Dont talk to or punish her at this point. The worst thing that you can do is to yell at her or physically punish her. This will cause her to fear you and to not bond as well to you. She wont connect it to the accident at all. Ignoring her is the best course of action here. - 20511

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Puppy Potty Training Made Simple Simple Steps to Training Your Puppy The Keys to Training Your Puppy Quickly Master the Art of Puppy Housebreaking Housebreaking Without Rubbing His Nose In It

by Help Your Pets

Many of us love the idea of a cheerful, playful puppy, but reality often checks in when we're cleaning up puppy mess. While potty training difficulty differs between dog breeds, there are a few tips that can often be applied to potty training any dog breed.

We need to realize that puppies are like children in that they are needy for attention and require a routine. The best thing you can do to ease the potty-training process for your pup is to make sure that you establish the "sleep-eat-potty" routine.

There of course will be times when accidents happen-which is completely normal. There will be times when we don't always hear our pup's whimper in our sleep or are unable to let him outside at the exact moment when he needs to go. It could really help out to have a newspaper pallet on the floor. If your pup begins to potty inside, run him over to the newspaper. This is a good alternative option to use until your pup develops better bladder control.

Understand that a puppy's system is like clockwork. When you feed or water him, he will be ready to potty about 15 - 20 minutes later. The key is to make sure your pup has access to the yard (or wherever you're teaching him to potty) when the time comes. Arranging your puppy's routine to match your own is the easiest way to expect when he's hungry or needs to potty.

Be sure that you separate "potty time" from "play time." Puppies love to explore. It's natural and should be encouraged, but only when it's the appropriate time. Nothing is more frustrating than to be up at 2 am with your little guy running around the yard for twenty minutes, only to potty as soon as you get back inside.

Now would be a great time to teach your puppy the praise and discipline phrases you intend to use throughout training. Many people use terms such as "good boy/girl" and "no." Just remember that while puppies require a firm hand and patience, this is also a time to enjoy your puppy while he's young and full of energy! - 20511

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Why should you get a pet gate?

by Matthew Penrod

We consider pets to be members of the family and we often treat them like children. Having pets in your life keeps your stress level lower and generally contributes positively to your mental health. Our pets give us their unconditional love and we love them back; and we should show this love by keeping our pets safe and secure. Part of caring for your pet?s safety is having a pet gate for your home.

Some will tell you that they don?t need a pet gate since they have taken great pains to make their home a safe environment for their pet. Don?t let yourself be one of them! Think of your pet as a very young child. No matter how safe you may think your home is, there are many hazards you may not even have thought of.

We tend to keep a lot of things in our cabinets which can be dangerous for our pets; cleaning products, small, sometimes sharp objects and even medication. Pets may be tempted to look inside cabinets and can even get stuck inside where they can be exposed to toxic chemicals!

An unattended pet can even accidentally harm itself with something as ordinary as your toilet! Pets will drink from the bowl if they?re thirsty and if yours is an automatically self-cleaning model, this can be a poisoning hazard for your pet.

There are a variety of other hazards around the home; knives, gas stoves and a many other things which might not occur to you as obvious dangers.

A pet gate can keep your beloved pet out of trouble and more importantly, out of harm?s way when you need to leave them unattended. It?s a lot easier than going through the process of making sure that every inch of your home is safe for your pets.

Quality matters when choosing a pet gate for your home. It needs to be solidly constructed and feature sturdy latches which cannot be opened by your pet. When looking at a pet gate, look for the following:

* Durable materials like solid steel or aluminum or heavy duty plastic which are well put together.

* Your pet gate has to be very strong and not have gaps which your pet can stick their head through and become stuck.

* The bars may be either horizontal or vertical, but must not have gaps between the slats larger than 2.5 inches

* A complex latch mechanism which you can open but your pet will be unable to.

* There should not be any kind of plastic parts which can be broken easily by repeated banging.

Your pet gate needs to be strong enough to protect your pet from danger. There are a lot of different models available online which can keep your pet safe and sound even when you?re out of the room. - 20511

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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Taking Your Dog on a Camping Trip? Don't Go Without One of These.

by Bob Moore

Face it. You get a dog so you can spoil it. And whether you're a camper or not, a sleeping bag is the perfect way to show the pooch that you care. The best one I've found, and the one our dog absolutely loves, is the Coleman Hibernation Sleeping Bag for Dogs. It's basically a regular sleeping bag, just a lot smaller, unless, of course, you have a larger dog and need a larger bag. It's really cool.

It's actually quite a bit nicer than I was expecting, with heavy duty zippers, a tough outer bag, and a softer interior section. Everything has been gnawed on and has held up. I like the zipper plow that refuses to catch material and snag the zipper. That's a really great feature.

This bag comes complete with something called ComfortSmart technology that assures the insulation stays in place and the zipper works the way it's supposed to work. If you take your pooch on a lot of trips, it even comes with a compression strap. The only feature your dog probably cares about, though, is the ThermoLock insulation that keeps him/her warm and cozy.

The sleeping bag also offers a sturdy cotton interior, a cozy fleece for added comfort, a Zipper Glide for easier zipping and no snagging, a water-resistant bottom, and elements that ensure comfort without the loss of heat. Your dog will love this.

Yet a few other features that make the Hibernation bag a hit include the Comfort Cuff that gives the dog a soft place to rest its face, the Comfort Smart coil system that molds to the dog's body, and a compression strap that allows you to easily take the bag with you wherever you go. Lastly, you'll find that the bag opens up completely, offering extra protection for your furniture and your car seats.

So when you head out for your next camping trip, be sure to pack up the Hibernation bag. You'll find that your dog will appreciate you even more than he or she does now. Just be aware that there are varying sizes, so be sure to pick the one most appropriate for the weight of your dog. - 20511

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Labrador Retrievers Are Wonderful For Families

by Toby Le Rock

Originally a hard working gun dog used to spending its days hunting the Labrador retriever has an altogether different image today. Now, Labs are considered to be ideal family pets and if you want the perfect picture of doggie cuteness than a Labrador puppy will fit the bill. Labs are loyal and faithful companions for their owners.

Labrador retrievers are statistically one of the most popular dog breeds in the world with a huge proportion of dog owners having a lab at home. Its friendly, placid, bright, and bouncy good nature makes it a wonderfully delightful companion as well as being perfectly suited for other tasks outside the home such as police work.

They are also regularly used as companion dogs for the hard of hearing or for the disabled. The therapeutic value of Labrador retrievers is well known and they are used extensively for those who are physically or mentally handicapped.

Remarkably strong swimmers, Labrador retrievers like nothing more than playing in water and they will happily plunge into the sea or a river given the opportunity. The physical make up of the Lab with its otter style tail and waterproof coat means they are really at home in the water and will happily join their owners for a dip in the pool.

A legacy of their gundog breeding is that Labradors are natural retrievers and they love to pick up and carry all sorts of objects. Their soft mouths enable them to carry even delicate objects with no problems and it is claimed they can even carry eggs in their mouths without breaking them. Ive not seen this myself but wouldnt be surprised if it were true. Neither would I be surprised if the Lab simply ate the egg. They do have large appetites!

Though they were bred as hunting dogs Labs do not have the inherent aggressiveness and poor temperaments of some other breeds and have very few, if any, negative traits in their nature.

Children really enjoy being with Labrador retrievers and will be able to spend many hours every day playing games with the Lab enjoying the play as much as the child. Labs enjoy chasing and of course retrieving and will happily chase a thrown ball until the owner, or child, is exhausted. Labs love companionship and will always enjoy being around human beings.

As a general rule Labs are very easy to train as they are highly intelligent and adaptable. But they can also be stubborn and more than a little mischievous " which I suppose makes them all the more lovable!

Labrador retrievers are also immensely inquisitive, investigative and dearly love company, and they will follow both people and interesting scents for attention, food, and sometimes just because they want to!

The Labs natural wanderlust can sometimes result in them going AWOL and the careful Lab owner should ensure their contact details are on the dogs tags and, if possible, arrange for their Lab to be micro-chipped to make recovery easier.

Health wise Labs can be prone to being overweight. Their incredible appetites and ability to eat anything put before them means that their weight needs to be carefully monitored. Other health issues which can affect the breed most commonly include problems with hips and joints including the awful condition known as hip dysplasia.

Of course most Labs will live long and healthy lives with out any health issues and, as far as their owners are concerned, they really do make the ideal family pet. - 20511

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Boston Terriers - Family Pet Extraordinaire

by Abhik Sarkar

Boston Terriers are great family pets. Anyone who has owned one will tell you that they are lovable, loyal family pets that will provide companionship and a great addition to any family for many years to come. These dogs are intelligent, outgoing, and friendly, and love to be around people, which make them great choices for families of all sizes.

Boston Terriers socialize well, which means that they'll be great with any family unit. As long as you start when the puppy is young and give them as much interaction as you can, he or she will provide you will a lifetime of fun and friendly memories.

You should make sure that your puppy has his or her shots before you take them places, of course. Otherwise you could run into problems with your new family member getting sick unexpectedly, which can be very devastating and also expensive in many cases.

Boston Terriers also need to be well trained. They shouldn't be treated aggressively, teased, or bothered when they are eating. This goes for both children and adults. Any dog, no matter how loving, can become defensive if well provoked, which is why you need to treat your dog with the love and respect that it deserves.

Training your puppy will eliminate many potential issues that could arise in owning a dog. You also need to train yourself and your family, though. You shouldn't let anyone pick on the dog or be mean to it for any reason. If treated badly, the dog will become defensive and not be a good pet in the long run.

Boston Terriers are small dogs, making them slightly harder to train because they are known to be stubborn and less flexible than larger dogs. Establishing boundaries is essential, as is consistency. If the dog goes to the bathroom in the house and gets no punishment or reprimand one day, he or she likely will get confused when it happens the next day and he or she is put in time out or scolded.

While having a new dog can be very exciting, it is also a lot of responsibility. When you elect to get a dog, you should assume that you are getting another child, and be prepared for training and teaching the dog everything that he or she needs to know.

With the proper training of both your new dog and your family, a Boston Terrier can make a great addition to your home. They will add value to your family and give you a lifetime of memories to share with your children. - 20511

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Thursday, April 23, 2009

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How To Properly Toilet Train Your Dog

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