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2 Games Your Dog Will Love
from: Underwater Scuba FetchingNot every dog will take to this fun activity of fetching and swimming at the same time, but those that do, love it! You have to start with a dog who loves to retrieve. A love of water helps, too, but that may develop with experience. Although you can use any sinkable item, the best underwater retrievable is a rubber toy available at most pet stores that is made up of three arches. That means the toy rests on two of the arches while the third one is elevated so the dog can easily grasp it. But you can start with dog treats or favorite toys.
You can use a large bowl as your pool at first, but you'll eventually want to graduate to a kiddie pool and then a real pool or lake. Start with the item in just a couple of inches of water. Gradually increase the depth, giving your dog a chance to learn how to exhale while his nose is underwater. Make sure he's confident at one depth before advancing to deeper water. Several milestones must be accomplished: placing the nostrils under water, placing the eyes under water, placing the ears underwater, and finally, diving underwater.
Different dogs will choose different stopping points, but that's is alright you probably don't need your dog for an underwater recovery mission. Accept that he may not ever be comfortable submerging important parts of his anatomy. You can add other challenges by combining the underwater retrieve with other retrieving games. Can your dog retrieve several items one at a time? Can he retrieve an underwater item based on your directions? Can he combine scent discrimination with underwater retrieving by choosing which container of water holds the item you've scented?
Racing To The Finish
What dog doesn't like to race? The hard part is letting him know where the finish line is. Most dogs know their home, and if they realize that a treat awaits, you can teach them that "go home!" means to race home. Start just a few feet from home, say "go home!" and run with your dog to the house. Give him a treat as soon as you get there. Increase your distance from home gradually, and then race your dog back home.
Your dog is probably faster than you are, so once he knows the game, it might be more fun to teach him to stay while you walk a little closer to home for a head start. Then yell "go home!" and take off! This game can only be played where its safe to have your dog off lead and no roads are near.
Getting Your Dog Fixed Its The Right Thing To Do
Your veterinarian should initiate a discussion about spaying or neutering at the time of your first appointment, months in advance of the actual surgery If he or she doesnand#39;t, then inquire When the puppy is very young is a good time to start thinking about whether you want to spay or neuter your pet for preventative health care, birth control and to avoid some potentially undesirable behavior .....More on Best Dog Chew Toys
A Dogs Understanding Of Words Or Lack Thereof
Trained dogs can easily distinguish dozens of different words of human speech It is always a temptation to believe that they actually understand what these words mean, yet given the nature of their own communication system, the odds seem strongly against it Dogs have come to associate certain sounds with certain actions, but those associations are often extremely dependent upon other conte.....More on Best Dog Chew Toys
Are You Encouraging Your Dog To Bite
At no time is it okay for your dog to put her teeth on any part of a human body Nipping and mouthing are not acceptable, not even from little puppies Remember that puppy teeth may not hurt very much, but theyand#39;ll soon fall out and be replaced with adult ones that will So donand#39;t ever encourage your dog to nibble or teethe on you, and donand#39;t play games that encourage her to nip at you Teach your sm.....More on Best Dog Chew Toys
Tips For The Dog Owner Who Is Loosing Their Eyesight
If you have no one who can take you and your dog to the veterinarian, find out if there is someone in your vicinity who provides taxi service for your veterinary trips A pet sitter or pet care professional also may have such a service Check the Yellow Pages of your phone directory under Pets or Pet sitters Inquire at local pet stores if none are listed in the telephone directory Some ve.....More on Best Dog Chew Toys
The Whelping Box Are You Prepared For Your Dogand#39;s Pregnancy
The whelping box is the largest and most obvious piece of equipment that you need to have for your pregnant dog No absolute dimensions can be given as a generalization because of breed and matron size variations Manufactured whelping boxes constructed of sturdy plastic may be purchased One can also be homemade with a few basic carpentry skills, exterior plywood, 8 right angles, 16 nuts and bolt.....More on Best Dog Chew Toys
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