No matter what dog you have these tips will help you, and also could teach you some things like "what are you doing wrong"??
I will also have info about certain types of dogs and what special things you need to do to them!!
- After eating
- After napping
- After playing
- First thing in the morning
- Last thing at night
- When his/her eyes are crossed
The biggest key to house training success is consistency. The more consistent you are with pup, the quicker pup will give you the desired response. When pup relieves himself outside, pup earns more free time inside your home. One quick method is alternating freedom and confinement.
Puppies, myths: Myth 1: You need to use a choke collar to leash train your dog!
This is stupid. Choke collars do exactly what they say -- they cut off all your dog's air supply! Needless to say, it's a health hazard and you can do serious damage to your dog's esophagus!
MYTH 2: You need a prong (spike) collar to train "tough" dogs!!
This is dumb, too. Prong collars have spikes that jab into your poor dog's neck every time you jerk the leash. And you know what? Most people do NOT need to discipline their dogs this way! Only experienced, trained dog professionals should be using prong collars -- and only for special situations!
MYTH 3: You need an electronic shock collar to stop your dog's barking!!!
This one really makes me mad. It's EASY to stop a dog's barking without using something as inhumane as SHOCKING! And you know what?
Studies show that these shock collars only work a small percentage of the time anyway, and the dog just learns to be afraid of the collar! Never mind the serious damage these collars do to your dog's immune system!
Myth 4: You need to dominate your dog by using physical force (smacking, hitting, choking)!!!!
Okay, yes, your dog needs to view you as his "pack leader". But you don't earn this respect by beating your dog!!!!! In the wild, a pack leader doesn't suddenly overreact and beat its pack members into the ground.
A pack leader is calm, consistent, and fair. So hitting your dog won't win his respect -- it'll just make him fearful of you!
Myth 5: You need to YELL at your dog, so it perceives you as tough!!!!!
Eeesh. This is just dumb. To a dog, yelling sounds like frantic barking -- which confirms in their mind that something is wrong! A good trainer can easily control their dog with a quiet whisper and hand signals. (I'm going to show you how in a minute.)
these days labs can work as assistance dogs for people with disabilities, as search for rescue dogs. as drug detection dogs with the police,and more. They are good companions and sensitive therapy dogs. They enjoy fun activities like flyball and agility. Labrador Retrievers can grow up to 24 inches tall and weigh between 55-80 pounds. Males are bigger than females. A Labrador Retriever's tail looks very similar to the tail of an otter! Did you know that?
Labradors come in three colors: black, yellow (light cream to reddish), and chocolate (light to dark brown)
Bathing your Labrador will help keep him clean and smelling good, and we all love a clean, happy dog to hug!
Labs love to be with people and they especially like children. Labs love to put things in their mouths! They have to be watched very carefully when they are young so they don't eat anything that could be dangerous. They can also eat your mom's dining room table, so keep an eye on your growing puppy! There's one thing that almost all Labs want you to know about them - they love to play fetch. Throw a ball and watch them run!
It is important that your Lab start learning his manners when he is young. Spend lots of time with him from an early age so he is comfortable with you. Roll him over, touch his feet, look at his teeth, and brush him gently. This will help him get used to being handled and he will be a better companion when he is older. Some Labs like to get to know new people before becoming their friend. So as your dog grows up, be sure to take him lots of places. Labs don't like to be left alone very much. They get very lonely when left in the yard with nothing to do. If they get too lonely, they might dig or bark too much. It's good to go outside and spend time with your dog, or to let your Labrador in the house. If he has learned the house rules, everyone will be happy to have him in the house.
It is a good idea to exercise a Toy Poodle at least once a day to alleviate any boredom that might occur. The familiar curly coat of the Toy Poodle grows constantly and must be clipped every four to six weeks to maintain it. Failure to maintain the coat can result in matted fur that can only be removed with scissors.
There are a variety of coat colors for Toy Poodles and the coat tends to be relatively shed free, making them a good choice for allergy sufferers, though they will create dander. There are health concerns that exist with this breed. Toy Poodles are prone to ear infections, runny eyes, digestive tract and heart disorders, skin conditions, slipped stifle, PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy), IMHA (Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia), cataracts, entropion, epilepsy, inverterbral disc degeneration, Legg-Perthes, patellar luxation, trichiasis and urolithiasis.
There is a website that has great information on Toy Poodles and most other breeds of dogs. It has details that pertain to a dog breeds health, grooming, living conditions, best food choices and more, the website is called: Dog And Cat Facts, and can be found at this url: http://www.dogandcatfacts.com
