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Linda Kajda - ArticlesLinda Kajda is a freelance writer and an avid dog lover.
Her newest book, Schnauzer Secrets, is a 'must have' owner's manual for Schnauzer owners. dogs Developing your Leadership Through Eye ContactEvery wolf pack has a leader, also referred to as the alpha figure. This wolf, sometimes a male, sometimes a female, controls many aspects of pack life, including, to a degree, defecation and urination rights and spots. Teaching your Dog the “down” Command From a DistanceTo get your dog to lie down when he is not near you will take some work on your part, but it is not as difficult as it looks. It is the prerequisite for a good emergency down and it is therefore an important part of insuring your dog's safety when he is off leash. If you see danger coming and can keep your dog safe with one word, it will be less risky to work him off leash. Is it Possible to Train your Puppy Off-leash? (part 2)The best way to train your puppy to work off-leash is to do it in a safe location. You are giving him practice at being a grown up while protecting him as the vulnerable baby he is. Within the safety and quiet of your own living room and with your puppy's collar on but no leash, ask your puppy to “Sit” and then, using the hand signal, tell him to “Stay.” Now step back and wait no more than one minute. Bend down, extend your arms to the side and warmly call your puppy into them. How to Train your Puppy to Accept “being Alone”A common problem that occurs between dogs and owners comes from how the pet reacts to being left alone. In this type of situation, we have to keep in mind that our puppy is a pack animal. He was not built to be on his own. More Equipment for your PuppyBefore your new puppy arrives home, you will need to buy a certain amount of equipment. It is a good idea to obtain them beforehand in preparation for your puppy’s arrival. Essential equipment that you will need are food, water and food bowls, a crate or a pen, and collars and leashes. Below is a list of other necessary equipment for your new puppy. Crates & Toys -dog TrainingMany dog trainers are firm believers in crate training. The great advantages of crate training a puppy are that it provides a safe place for the puppy away from the routine daily activity, prevents you from attempting to over-train your puppy, and teaches your puppy to hold its stools and urine until you provide him with the appropriate elimination spot. Social Rankings of the Wolf Pack: Further Understanding of our Dog's AncestorsIt is often suggested that members of the pack selflessly subordinate their own interests to the greater interests of the group, but this is really not an honest description of the evolutionary forces or motives at work. In wolf packs the males and females of the group each establish their own social rankings. Dogs & Myopia (nearsightedness)Optical measurements of dogs' eyes have found a surprising incidence of myopia in some breeds. A study of about two hundred dogs by a veterinarian named Christopher J. Murphy and his colleagues found the average canine refractive error to be pretty close to normal (within a quarter of a diopter of perfect, an amount that would not provoke any person to get glasses). The Basics of Puppy Potty TrainingWho can resist the adorable gaze of an eight week old little puppy? They can give you such a cute stare with their little neck tilted to the side and tiny eyebrows looking at you with an excited gaze. But they also use your house as a huge permanent bathroom. Tips on Choosing the Right Dog for your FamilyThere is an enormous variety of dogs to choose from. Important factors to consider are your lifestyle, your interests, and your present and future circumstances. You have to consider the difference between raising a dog from puppy hood and getting it as an adult.
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