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Crates and Toys
from:Many 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.
Crates come in a variety of styles. Wire collapsible crates are popular as well as the plastic airline type carriers. There are advantages to both: the wire crate offers better ventilation and visual freedom. The wire crates also usually break down and are easy to store when not in use. Many wire crate manufacturers produce a commercial divider to allow you to make the living space larger as your dog grows in size and responsibility.
Plastic crates are usually airline approved and are necessary for dogs traveling by plane. Puppies of the large breed variety may need several of these crates during their growth and development. They are difficult to section off and make smaller, but they tend to be a bit less expensive than some wire types. I have found the plastic airline crates more difficult to escape from and easier to clean.
Crates should be placed in an area of your home that is frequented by your family. Dogs do not fare well when isolated, thus the kitchen seems to be a popular spot. Kitchen floors are usually easy to clean, so this is a good reason for containing a new dog here. So the kitchen is a good spot, if you have space for the crate.
Toys
Puppies love toys, so if you provide them they will play with them forever. I have seen dogs who were deprived of toys as puppies, and they tend to look at these playthings like they were the man on the moon. Toys play a big part in training dogs. When your dog's drive for play has been reinforced then your formal training will look crisp, versus the dog whose obedience is correct yet appears flat from lack of play reinforcement.
There are toys on the market that are hollow and can be stuffed with treats, acting as an intermittent reinforcer as your dog plays and chews it. Teething discomfort can be remedied using frozen bagels, ice cubes, or frozen pressed rawhide bones.
Puppies should get used to feeling a wide variety of sensations in their mouths. (Hands are not included.) Hard rubber toys in various shapes are always safe and can be fun. Balls that are large enough not to be swallowed are good entertainment. Rope toys are enjoyable because puppies like to tug. Tug games are not for children to play with the family dog, but if adults have good control of the game it can be terrific fun.
Keeping Your Puppy Confined
You will need something that is referred to as an "ex pen" if your puppy cannot be confined to the kitchen or other safe area by means of doors or gates The exercise pen will keep your puppy safe and in one place, but it also allows him room to play, have access to water and use newspapers if he is a latchkey puppy with no one home during the day to take him outside The "gate" mentioned is the.....More on Hearing Dog Supplies
Benefits Of Using A Snap around Collar
A slip on collar is usually made of chain or nylon and one that easily slips over the dogand#39;s head As a result, it is generally too big to be an effective training tool Studies have shown a high incident of significant tracheal and spinal injuries among dogs that are trained with this type of collar Animal chiropractors have made similar observations of spinal misalignment caused by this colla.....More on Hearing Dog Supplies
Different Tools For Different Coats
Different types of coats need different grooming tools Although all dogs have certain equipment and supplies in common, long coats require different grooming tools than smooth coats, curly coats, wire coats, etc Smooth coated breeds include the Labrador Retriever, Pointer, Beagle, and Dalmatian The following are the basic tools for grooming the smooth coat: Natural bristle brush, hound .....More on Hearing Dog Supplies
Different Types Of Combs And Brushes For Your Dog
Unless you are grooming your dog for the show ring, many brushes and combs can substitute for other types For example, a pin brush can take the place of a slicker brush in some breeds while a hound glove can take the place of a curry comb In order to best use each tool for its specific purpose, below is a brief description of what each kind of brush and comb is specifically designed for .....More on Hearing Dog Supplies
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