Dog Quote: To his dog, every man is Napoleon; hence the constant popularity of dogs.
….Aldous Huxley

Puppies love to bite.

The do it naturally but it is something that they must be taught not to do.

This needs to be addressed while they are young because dog bites can lead to all sorts of problems including legal action.

It may seem fun and funny to have a puppy biting but a full-grown dog can do a lot of damage, particularly to children if they are in the habit of biting.

Dogs have immense strength in their jaws and even a playful nip can do permanent damage to a child.

Generally, puppies are taught to control their biting from their mothers but in most cases we get puppies as pets that have been taken from their mothers at a very young age and it is up to us to teach them as puppies not to bite.

By letting your dog socialize with other dogs from a young age they will quickly learn from their elders, provided they have been taught well, that the desire to bite needs to be curbed to avoid retaliation and an ensuing fight.

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The sooner the puppy is taught not to bite by the owner or by interaction with other dogs, the less aggressive they will become as they grow older and the more pleasant they will be to live with.

Taking a puppy to a dog training school will allow it to interact with other dogs where it will quickly be corrected for any misbehavior.

Puppies should generally learn to interact with other dogs within the first three months of their life.

The longer this is left the more difficult it becomes for your dog to socialize correctly and they can become dangerous later in life.

As with children, the sooner your puppy can learn correct behavior patterns the better they will be in the long term.

It is also wise to get the puppy to behave correctly in the presence of other animals including cats and any other pets that they might come in contact with over their life.

There are many items that are available from the pet stores and vets that can give your puppy suitable satisfaction to chew and bite upon.

This will allow your puppy to learn what is right and what is not right to bite.

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Here’s Today’s Joke: Why did the dog chase his
tail?

Because he was trying to make ends meet.

Boredom

Dogs get bored just like adults and children
Assuming that your dog is happy to just lie around
all day or stay on it’s own while you are at work
could lead to a very unhappy animal.

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While it’s not possible or practical for most
people to have contact with their dog throughout
the day, due to work and other commitments, a dog
will always be a lot happier if it knows that at
the end of each day it will get the opportunity to
go for a walk in the park or a run along the
beach.

The stimulation that it will get from this
activity and the time that it is spending with you
will help it to keep a healthy mind and a happy
personality.

This time together is all important for building
the bond that will ensure you both get the maximum
benefit from your relationship.

Quality time with your dog will reap rewards, just
as they would with a child, with a more obedient
dog who is happier to please you than to
misbehave.

And a happier dog is a healthier dog that will
tend to live longer and give you more years of
pleasure.

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Dog Quote: I have a great dog.
She’s half Lab, half pit bull.
A good combination.
Sure, she might bite off my leg, but she’ll bring
it back to me.
….Jimi Celeste

Crate Training

One of the best things you can do for your puppy
early in life is crate training.

Many people are under the misconception that crate
training a puppy is cruel but this is far from the
truth.

Dogs actually get a lot of benefit from having
been crate trained and they generally come to like
the fact that they have been crate trained.

Many people also assume that crate training is
difficult, but this is also far from the truth.

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Dogs, naturally avoid soiling the area where they
will eat and sleep and this is one of the reasons
why crate training is important.

It is essential to take notes of the times when
your puppy likes to eat, sleep, and ‘go to the
toilet’ because this will help determine the best
times for the crate training.

Crate training is not about keeping your dog
locked up for extended lengths of time.

Crate training needs to be handled with the care
that one would expect from a family member.

You should remember that, done correctly, crate
training will enhance the lives of both you and
your dog.

There are bound to be mishaps along the way when
your puppy might ‘mess’ in the crate but he/she
should not be punished for this, as it is highly
unlikely that it would have been intentional.

Crate training is the best method of potty
training a puppy by far, so it is well worth doing
when they are young to eliminate one area that can
be a problem with dogs, as they grow older.

While it might seem that your dog doesn’t like
crate training initially, (many dogs will fuss,
whine and bark when they first start crate
training) most crate trained dogs learn to love
their crate as their own place, much like children
have their favorite blanket for security that they
will carry around.

Crate training usually starts with short periods
of 10 to 15 minutes slowly building up to two
hours as they become more accustomed to their
crate.

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Here’s Today’s Joke: Why do dogs bury bones?
Because they can’t hide them in trees.

Dogs are a lot like children.

They need stimulation or they will get bored and
we all know the trouble children can be when they
get bored.

Bored dogs are generally unhappy dogs and they are
also the dogs that are most likely to get into
trouble with other animals and humans.

The happiest dogs are often the working dogs as
they not only have a purpose in life but they also
get the praise and regular attention of their
owners.

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Even simply getting your dog some toys of it’s own
to play with can add a lot of fun and happiness to
it’s life, but more importantly getting the dog
involved in family activities will have a positive
effect on it’s mental state and happiness.

Dogs love to be taken for walks or a run along the
beach.
They get to look at a different environment and
interact with strangers and other dogs.

This social interaction is very important for the
overall well being of your dog and it is something
that needs to be done on a regular basis.

One of the benefits of dog training schools is the
fact that your dog will get to interact with other
dogs, however training your dog at home also has
it’s benefits as you will be learning each others
personalities when working closely together and
your dog will still get the opportunity to
socialize with other dogs when you take it for
walks in the park and similar activities.

Any time spent with your dog, whether it is
training or just enjoying playtime, is great for
building a long and happy relationship.

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Dog Quote: To his dog, every man is Napoleon;
hence the constant popularity of dogs.
….Aldous Huxley

Puppies love to bite.

The do it naturally but it is something that they
must be taught not to do.

This needs to be addressed while they are young
because dog bites can lead to all sorts of
problems including legal action.

It may seem fun and funny to have a puppy biting
but a full-grown dog can do a lot of damage,
particularly to children if they are in the habit
of biting.

Dogs have immense strength in their jaws and even
a playful nip can do permanent damage to a child.

Generally, puppies are taught to control their
biting from their mothers but in most cases we get
puppies as pets that have been taken from their
mothers at a very young age and it is up to us to
teach them as puppies not to bite.

By letting your dog socialize with other dogs from
a young age they will quickly learn from their
elders, provided they have been taught well, that
the desire to bite needs to be curbed to avoid
retaliation and an ensuing fight.

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The sooner the puppy is taught not to bite by the
owner or by interaction with other dogs, the less
aggressive they will become as they grow older and
the more pleasant they will be to live with.

Taking a puppy to a dog training school will allow
it to interact with other dogs where it will
quickly be corrected for any misbehavior.

Puppies should generally learn to interact with
other dogs within the first three months of their
life.

The longer this is left the more difficult it
becomes for your dog to socialize correctly and
they can become dangerous later in life.

As with children, the sooner your puppy can learn
correct behavior patterns the better they will be
in the long term.

It is also wise to get the puppy to behave
correctly in the presence of other animals
including cats and any other pets that they might
come in contact with over their life.

There are many items that are available from the
pet stores and vets that can give your puppy
suitable satisfaction to chew and bite upon.

This will allow your puppy to learn what is right
and what is not right to bite.

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Dog Quote: Dogs are our link to paradise.

They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent.
To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious
afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing
nothing was not boring …. It was peace.
….Milan Kundera

Is certainly a lot more fun for you to have an
obedient and trained dog. Not only that, but
trained dogs, are happier dogs.

They are less likely to get into fights with other
dogs and will tend to socialize better with dogs
that they meet in public.

It is particularly important to have a
well-trained dog if you have young members of the
family or children in the neighborhood.

Just like having well-behaved children, a
well-trained dog makes for a happier household.

The time that you spend training your puppy
initially will impact on the pleasure you can get
from your dog for the many years of its life.

Taking the time to train your dog will strengthen
the bond you have together and this will ensure a
long and happy friendship where both you and your
dog benefit.

Considering the amount of time that you will be
with your dog the time involved in training is
minimal and well worthwhile.

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There are a few basic commands that need to be
mastered and they are all relatively simple.

These commands are…

Down: this is where you teach your dog to lay down
on command, and is one of the main aspects of any
successful training program.

Heel: this is where you teach your dog walk beside
you at the same pace without pulling on the lead.

Learning the ‘No’ word: this is a particularly
important word for your dog to know and can save
you a lot of trouble. In fact it is probably one
of the most important aspects of training, if you
can get your dog to understand and respond to the
word no. It can certainly save you a lot of
trouble in the future.

Sit: sit is one of the most basic of all dog
training commands and is one that you’ll want to
teach from the outset to maintain control of your
dog’s behavior.

Stay: and finally ’stay’ – this is important to
ensure that no matter where you are, you’ll know
that your dog will stay precisely where you want
it.

If there is nothing else that you train your dog
to do beyond these basic commands, it will
certainly improve the relationship you have with
your dog and the enjoyment and happiness that you
and your dog will have together.

It is well worth the time while still a puppy, as
it will improve the quality of life for many years
to come.

Training will also let your dog know that you’re
the boss and in doing so eliminate many behavior
problems.

Dogs that are untrained can often get depressed,
despondent, and unhappy and display symptoms of
anxiety and confusion.

You are actually giving your dog a purpose in
life, where they will get pleasure out of the fact
that they are pleasing you.

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A Well Trained Dog

Is certainly a lot more fun for you to have an obedient and trained dog. Not only that, but trained dogs, are happier dogs.

They are less likely to get into fights with other dogs and will tend to socialize better with dogs that they meet in public.

It is particularly important to have a well-trained dog if you have young members of the family or children in the neighborhood.

Just like having well-behaved children, a well-trained dog makes for a happier household.
The time that you spend training your puppy initially will impact on the pleasure you can get from your dog for the many years of its life.

Taking the time to train your dog will strengthen the bond you have together and this will ensure a long and happy friendship where both you and your dog benefit.

Considering the amount of time that you will be with your dog the time involved in training is minimal and well worthwhile.

There are a few basic commands that need to be mastered and they are all relatively simple.

These commands are…

Down: this is where you teach your dog to lay down on command, and is one of the main aspects of any successful training program.

Heel: this is where you teach your dog walk beside you at the same pace without pulling on the lead.
Learning the ‘No’ word: this is a particularly important word for your dog to know and can save you a lot of trouble. In fact it is probably one of the most important aspects of training, if you can get your dog to understand and respond to the word no. It can certainly save you a lot of trouble in the future.

Sit: sit is one of the most basic of all dog training commands and is one that you’ll want to teach from the outset to maintain control of your dog’s behavior.

Stay: and finally ’stay’ – this is important to ensure that no matter where you are, you’ll know that your dog will stay precisely where you want it.

If there is nothing else that you train your dog to do beyond these basic commands, it will certainly improve the relationship you have with your dog and the enjoyment and happiness that you and your dog will have together.

It is well worth the time while still a puppy, as it will improve the quality of life for many years to come.

Training will also let your dog know that you’re the boss and in doing so eliminate many behavior problems.
Dogs that are untrained can often get depressed, despondent, and unhappy and display symptoms of anxiety and confusion.

You are actually giving your dog a purpose in life, where they will get pleasure out of the fact that they are pleasing you.

A Diet of Good Food and Good Exercise

To stay fit and healthy and happy and strong, a dog needs good exercise and good food just as humans do.

They’re an important part of our families, and they rely on us understanding their needs, as they cannot talk to us.

Fortunately, dogs are a bit more resilient than humans but they still do need regular exercise and good food.

One of the benefits of owning a dog is the fact that in many cases, knowing that they need exercise is a good reason for us to get out and exercise as well.

So you could say that owning a dog actually keeps humans healthier.

Certainly a well-trained dog keeps us a lot happier.

There are many benefits that can be gained from owning a dog but you only get as much out of them as you put into them.

Good training, good shelter, good food, fresh water, regular exercise and a happy home are all that a dog needs to be content.

Just as the wrong foods can be very detrimental to the health of humans, the same goes for the health of dogs.

We have already discussed some of the nutritional requirements in an earlier newsletter and in the next newsletter we will be looking at some items that can be quite dangerous to dogs such as chocolate.

Until then, feed your dog premium pet food and fresh meat and make sure you get out and take them for a walk or run.