INTRODUCTION TO HOUSEBREAKING Dogs are descendants of wild wolves, and although they are now domesticated, dogs and wolves still share many basic instincts. As young pups, both wild and domestic dogs are instinctively clean. Even in the wild, wolves are very reluctant to relieve themselves in or near their den. THE DEN: Wild and domestic dogs will typically establish a den. A den is a small area, normally with one opening, in which they feel safe and secure. Dogs spend lots of time in their dens: they will eat, sleep, play and whelp their puppies in there. Thus, a healthy dog will not relieve himself in his den. SCHEDULE: Your training instructor will custom design a feeding schedule for your dog. This will help you coordinate your dogs need to relieve himself with your schedule. To succeed in housebreaking your dog, it is critical that you adhere to your schedule. RELIEF STATION: You must establish a “relief station” that your dog can easily recognize. For example, you can create a 20x20 area marked by pine cones. Or if you have a natural area you’d like the dog to use, you may designate that his relief station. CORRECTION: Dogs will only learn from your correction if you catch them “red- handed”. If you don’t catch them in the act, you’re wasting your time correcting them. WATCH OR CONFINEMENT WATCH: Since after-the-fact corrections are not effective, it is sometimes necessary to watch your dog at all times. WATCH makes this practical. Your dog will be on his leash and by your side . This allows you to move about the house, catching your dog in the act of relieving himself. You will then be able to correct him -- effectively -- on the spot. Another benefit of the WATCH mode is that in forcing your dog to constantly follow your movements, you are asserting your leadership and ensuring his loyalty. CONFINEMENT: Achieves two goals: first, it establishes a den for your dog. Second, it forces your dog to rely on his instinctive desire NOT to soil his den. If your dog relieves himself in the den, he’ll quickly find this distasteful. He will learn to wait until being released from confinement to take care of his business. If, however, you do find that your dog has relieved himself in his den, leave him with the mess for 15 minutes. You want this behavior to have negative consequences for your dog. WATCH/CONFINEMENT procedures will be effective only if your housebreaking schedule is followed! PLEASE remember: it is very important to fill out your housebreaking logs completely.
Newborn Baby Rescued By Hero Dog In Ghana
A dog who saved an abandoned newborn baby in Ghana is being hailed as a hero. According to the Ghana News Agency, the two-week-old baby girl was found under a bridge in Ghana's Bolgatanga district snuggled up next to her canine rescuer.
Source: www.huffingtonpost.comDog bites Merrillville baby in head, unprovoked
A Merrillville baby was in serious condition after a family dog attacked it Saturday morning, according to Merrillville police. Sgt. Jeff Rice said the child’s mother had put the 9-month-old baby on the floor to play around 8:17 a.m. with the family’s
Source: posttrib.suntimes.comFundraiser for family of Aiden McGrew, baby killed by family dog
Friends and family of Aiden McGrew are holding a fundraiser at Thirsty Turtle II (1158 College Park Rd) in Summerville Saturday. Participants pay for a bar-b-que dinner, raffle tickets and there's a poker ride with motorcyclists. All money goes to help
Source: www.msnbc.msn.comSHERRY DAVIS: Never leave small children unsupervised with dogs
Well, add this to the list. You should never leave small children unsupervised with any dog. Not any breed, not even the beloved family pet, not even for a second. Sherry Davis is a dog trainer/owner of CSI 4 K9s. Email her at csi4k9s@yahoo.com
Source: www.bakersfield.comDogs can vacation at another's home while you're away
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Source: www.charlotteobserver.comEven Lena Dunham’s Dog Is Getting Frisky With Her
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Source: www.nytimes.comPet dies, family displaced in San Jose house fire
The family's pet German Shepherd dog died in the blaze, authorities said The home's residents -- a married couple with three children -- were not home at the time of the fire. The family, as well as two relatives staying with them
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