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Covington-area woman saves herself and her dog from fire but loses her home NOLA.com She had just enough time to safely retrieve her dog and flee the house she shared with her husband, Norris, in Crestwood Estates before the structure was charred and destroyed. View full sizeEllis Lucia, The Times-PicayuneSt. and more »

MANAGING THE MUD So you are ready to go back inside, but you aren’t ready to mop the floors? What do you do if your dog has managed to get covered in mud? Even if it is just the paws, tracking mud into the house can make for a major cleaning project. Here is how to manage the mud tracking: Get doormats for each doorway to the outside. Make sure they look similar to one another. These mats will serve as a visual barrier to entry for your dog that, with your help and training, can show the dog just where to wait before coming inside. Pair each doormat with a towel for wiping down paws. Practice makes perfect. Make sure to gear up your daily practice of obedience training so that you can train your dog to apply their knowledge to the new season’s activities. Sit or Stand Stay is the perfect command to replace the wiggle worm behaviors commonly associated with paw cleaning. Remember, consistency and repetitions create habits in both humans and canines alike. Make your trips outside an adventure within limits that are clear to the dog. Show them what you do and do not want them to do over and over again before expecting them to understand and do it on their own. A few weeks of chaperoning may be a lot of work, but it will pay off in years of trustworthiness and positive behavior in your dog. While we cannot help you teach your dog to mop the floors themselves, we are here if you have any questions on how to curb spring fever.
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MANAGING THE MUD So you are ready to go back inside, but you aren’t ready to mop the floors? What do you do if your dog has managed to get covered in mud? Even if it is just the paws, tracking mud into the house can make for a major cleaning project. Here is how to manage the mud tracking: Get doormats for each doorway to the outside. Make sure they look similar to one another. These mats will serve as a visual barrier to entry for your dog that, with your help and training, can show the dog just where to wait before coming inside. Pair each doormat with a towel for wiping down paws. Practice makes perfect. Make sure to gear up your daily practice of obedience training so that you can train your dog to apply their knowledge to the new season’s activities. Sit or Stand Stay is the perfect command to replace the wiggle worm behaviors commonly associated with paw cleaning. Remember, consistency and repetitions create habits in both humans and canines alike. Make your trips outside an adventure within limits that are clear to the dog. Show them what you do and do not want them to do over and over again before expecting them to understand and do it on their own. A few weeks of chaperoning may be a lot of work, but it will pay off in years of trustworthiness and positive behavior in your dog. While we cannot help you teach your dog to mop the floors themselves, we are here if you have any questions on how to curb spring fever.
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Paws Off the Counter As the holidays arrive, we begin to start preparing special holiday treats. Turkeys, cookies, candies? the list goes on. But what if you are not the only one in the house checking out the plates? Is your dog taking food from your counters, or even right off your plate? This issue is so common that it has a name: “Counter-Surfing”. To resolve this issue, you have three choices: punishment, extinction, and alternatives. Punishment is not really a choice in this case. Punish too much and the dog will be scared to go anywhere near food. Punish too little or the wrong way and you will simply teach the dog not to “surf” with you around. Turn away for a second though and all bets are off. Punishment cannot be consistent if you are not around to see the behavior, so this just won’t work. While you are frustrated, punishment may just be worth the reward that your dog receives by stealing your tasty food. Extinction is the process by which a behavior disappears due to the removal of its stimulus. In other words: no food, no surfing. Surfing is a behavior that is a conditioned response. Every time the dog steals food, they are rewarded. If you got a dollar every time you touched a doorknob in your home, you would probably touch that doorknob a lot. If that reward was removed, you would most likely eventually reduce the number of times you touched the knob to a more normal level or extinguish that behavior all together. Same with the dog’s thievery. You must remove the food reward from the situation by eliminating all unattended food sources. There can be no plates left within reach, no food left on counters, and no crumbs left anywhere. Storage containers, high shelving, and immediate cleaning is required for this process to work. Even dirty dishes can be a source of food reward if left around where a dog can find them. If and when this is not possible, the dog must be removed from the environment where the food is located, in order to prevent accidental reinforcement of stealing behaviors. Alternative therapy is the replacement of a negative behavior with a more positive one. In this case, the PLACE command can be used to have your dog remain in a fixed location that is away from the food. Make sure to practice often, to reward good behavior with verbal praise and petting, and to have a leash on your dog for reinforcement during practice periods. Begin with short durations and then build up to the longer ones. Treat the dog on place so that the dog understands that if he or she remains in “place” the rewards come to them! If they leave, they get nothing at all. Doorbell Desensitization Ding, Dong! Are you and your dog ready for the trickiness of Trick or Treating this year? If your dog barks and runs at the door every time the doorbell rings, then this article on noise desensitization is for you. First, what is the barking all about? Doorbells signal change, and the introduction of an outsider to your environment. Barking can be a sign of excitement or anxiety related to these events. They may be guarding your home, or they may be welcoming your guests. In either case, you need to help your dog to relax. To do this you will need a clicker. If you do not have one, they are available at the register at most pet stores or through your trainer. If you have not used one of these during your training, a clicker is a small device with a button that you press to make a consistent noise. This noise will signify when your dog does something correctly. Prior to training, you must charge the clicker, or give it significance to your canine, by clicking the clicker and giving your dog a small, favorite, tasty treat several times in a row without training. Click! Treat. Click! Treat. You will notice that soon your dog will look your way as soon as you click because they understand that a treat is on its way. Second, you will need to create situations that simulate the doorbell environment that you want to change. You will need to have set-up doorbell ringing situations where you are prepared to train your dog. If guests and family members call ahead and are willing to ring the bell for you when they arrive, this is an easy way to naturally create this environment. Otherwise, you will need to employ volunteers to ring the doorbell for you. Have the person ring the bell, then click and treat the dog BEFORE it barks. Have the person repeat their ring several times at 30-60 second intervals. Each time, the dog gets rewarded for being attentive but not barking. Do not open the door every time. This will signal to the dog that just because the door is ringing, there is not necessarily someone waiting to come into their territory. Make sure to have your dog on a leash so that they cannot run to the door. Instead, guide them to come to you when the ring sounds for their click and reward. As your dog clues in to your training and becomes more relaxed at the bell, introduce verbal praise and wait longer and longer after the bell to click and reward the dog. Eventually, the doorbell will signal the need for calm energy to receive their reward, rather than a time to become excited and charge the door. Thirdly, now that you understand the basic premise, here is the doorbell workup routine to prepare yourself for the big day provided by watchandtrain.com: Have your dog on-leash. The time that your dog spends running towards the door barking can feed into his behavior and cause it to continue. Warm him up initially at the beginning of sessions, then do “cold trials”. Warm up – one ring, one treat with your dog right near the door, maybe even having him see you press the bell. You can say “Ready?” to give him even more of a hint that you are about to start “the game”. Harder – you are farther away from the front door. Even harder – farther still where you try for two or three rings between treats. Say “Good Boy” after each bell and only click and treat (C/T) after the second or third ring. Ready for an even larger challenge? Train your dog to go to another room when the doorbell rings by having your click and treat supplies in another room. When the bell rings, call them to you. Guide them with the leash to your location, if necessary. When they arrive, award them with a click and treat. This will defuse the door-rushing behavior that can sometimes add excitement to the doorbell situation. During these exercises, if your dog shows signs of anxiety (heavy panting, pacing, shaking, etc) or does not seem to be progressing, then you are moving too quickly. Remember, the idea is to reduce stress on your dog. You will need to do many repetitions of each step to fully desensitize your dog. If you would like a one-on-one demonstration of these exercises, please give us a call. We will be happy to help you. Canine Costume Pet costumes can be entertaining and fun for humans. Some dogs even like them! For other dogs, Halloween costumes are a nightmare. Here are some tips on selecting a costume, getting them to wear it, and alternatives in the event that your dog is truly uncomfortable. Selecting a Costume: Make sure you select the correct size for your dog. If the costume is too large, it will shift and become uncomfortable. Your dog will also be able to wiggle right out of it and walk away. If the size is too small, your dog’s motion will be restricted. Be sure that the costume does not rub your dog the wrong way. Friction around the neckline or the front legs are common, regardless of correct sizing. Do not select a costume with small or dangling parts. These can become entanglement and choking hazards that can result in strangulation and injury if the dog attempts to escape or destroy their costume. Consider an alternative costume. These do not have restrictive strapping around the back or torso. Hats, elastic cuffs around the legs, or neckwear may be more acceptable to your pet than a full suit. Playing Dress Up: If your dog is not used to wearing clothing, you must use positive reinforcement. Dress the dog in the costume, then in a positive and/or excited tone offer praise, treats, and physical attention. If you can’t even get the costume on the dog, show the dog the costume and do the same routine. Bring it closer and closer to the dog each time. As long as the dog stays relaxed, then you may drape the costume over the dog’s back while offering this praise. Once they are ok with putting it over their back, accelerate to putting on portions of the costume, building up to the full costume experience. Practice with dog clothes. Take them for walks with them on. Let them play and relax around the house with it on. Distract the dog with fun activities. If your dog will move, offer him fun and games in their costume. Alternative Holiday Wear: Halloween Doggiedanas. If a collar is tolerable, a bandana may be an acceptable decoration even when a full outfit is not comfortable for your dog. Dog Collars. Many pet and department stores offer collars that themselves have Halloween décor on them. If they wear a collar, simply switch for the holiday version! Resource Halloween Safety Remember that if your dog is uncomfortable, they may be irritable. We suggest not bringing your dog along for a Trick and Treat excursion if they are in discomfort. Be vigilant with children petting your dog when they are in costume. With the excitement of the holiday, children can unintentionally be hurtful, and dogs can be nervous. This is not a good combination. With lots going on, pay lots of attention to your dog’s body language, and give them a break whenever necessary. If you cannot be vigilant, make sure that your dog is left at home in a safe environment. Unfortunately, people can be cruel and crazy around this time of year. Please make sure to keep your dog on leash whenever outside the home, and inside whenever possible. Keep all candy out of the reach of your dog. Both the wrappers and their contents may become life threatening to your dog if ingested. If you do not have the time to desensitize your dog to the doorbell, you may need to consider crating your dog during the Trick or Treat hours for both their safety and the safety of those who come to your door.
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Chinese Blogger Saves More Than 1,000 Dogs From Being Eaten
Luckily, a 40-year-old blogger and volunteer for the Chongqing Small Animal Protection Association who goes by the name Peng spotted the dogs being shipped in stacked cages on a flatbed truck and posted a plea online to save them, China Daily reports.

War dogs, heroes and friends
Dog Bless America There is nothing more honorable than serving your country. Men and women of our armed services risk their lives daily to defend the freedoms and security’s that we enjoy today. As a military wife of eight years, I know all too well the

Dog Owners Accuse ‘Happiness is Pets’ of Selling Puppy Mill Dogs
It can be prevented with vaccines, but once a dog gets it, owners can only treat the symptoms. The animal rights group, Companion Animal Protection Society, said Happiness is Pets gets it dogs from puppy mills, mass breeding operations where

Vancouver looks to put a leash on ‘obscure’ dog bylaw
“The intent of this bylaw may be to protect the safety and well-being of the public and the pets,” Carr wrote in the motion, “but in practice [it] unfairly penalizes dog owners who act responsibly and whose dogs are well behaved and pose no threat to

Protect Your Dog From Lingering Vog
HONOLULU — With vog forecast to dominate the skies over most of Hawaii this week, people with respiratory issues are advised to take necessary precautions. But humans aren’t the only ones impacted by vog, pets need protection too as some suffer allergic

Ricky Gervais Gets A Little Protection From A Dog Following Justin Bieber Jokes At Golden Globes
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Caption Ricky Gervais and his post-Golden Globes protection, January 16, 2012When Russell Brand made jokes at the expense of the Jonas Brothers and their purity rings in 2008 at the MTV Video Music Awards, the comedian had

MySecuritySign.com Revamps Beware of Dog Signs Line
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RULES OF THE ROAD If you are planning on taking your dog on a road trip with you this summer, here are some things to remember: GET UP TO DATE: Check your dog’s vaccinations and tags. Bring copies of your shot records with you. Make sure all relevant information is available on their tags. PREPARE TO PREVENT: Put on a fresh coat of flea and tick preventative, and make sure they’ve had their heartworm preventative for the month. Bring a veterinary first aid kit with you. These are available at most pet stores. STOCK UP: Make sure you have enough food, medications, and bottled water with you for your dog. Bringing bottled water can sometimes prevent dogs from getting stomach aches due to changes in water content. BUCKLE UP: Get a canine car harness. They help your dog stay in one seat and remain secure during any quick stopping. These are available at pet stores. CHECK OUT BEFORE YOU CHECK IN: There are many pet-friendly hotels for you to stop at along the way. Dogfriendly.com, petswelcome.com, bringfido.com, and doginmysuitcase.com are just a few of the many sites that the many list pet friendly accommodations available. Never leave your dog alone in the hotel room. This will prevent them coming in contact with unknowns and keep them secure. Always put out the do not disturb sign to prevent anyone from accidentally opening the door to a surprise when your dog greets them, or worse letting the dog out into the hotel unleashed. PLAN FOR PIT STOPS: Remember to plan a stop every two to three hours for your dog to go to the bathroom. Always clean up after your dog. Never leave a dog alone in a parked car because heat conditions may rapidly change. Regardless of location, always keep your dog on leash for both your security and theirs.
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RULES OF THE ROAD If you are planning on taking your dog on a road trip with you this summer, here are some things to remember: GET UP TO DATE: Check your dog’s vaccinations and tags. Bring copies of your shot records with you. Make sure all relevant information is available on their tags. PREPARE TO PREVENT: Put on a fresh coat of flea and tick preventative, and make sure they’ve had their heartworm preventative for the month. Bring a veterinary first aid kit with you. These are available at most pet stores. STOCK UP: Make sure you have enough food, medications, and bottled water with you for your dog. Bringing bottled water can sometimes prevent dogs from getting stomach aches due to changes in water content. BUCKLE UP: Get a canine car harness. They help your dog stay in one seat and remain secure during any quick stopping. These are available at pet stores. CHECK OUT BEFORE YOU CHECK IN: There are many pet-friendly hotels for you to stop at along the way. Dogfriendly.com, petswelcome.com, bringfido.com, and doginmysuitcase.com are just a few of the many sites that the many list pet friendly accommodations available. Never leave your dog alone in the hotel room. This will prevent them coming in contact with unknowns and keep them secure. Always put out the do not disturb sign to prevent anyone from accidentally opening the door to a surprise when your dog greets them, or worse letting the dog out into the hotel unleashed. PLAN FOR PIT STOPS: Remember to plan a stop every two to three hours for your dog to go to the bathroom. Always clean up after your dog. Never leave a dog alone in a parked car because heat conditions may rapidly change. Regardless of location, always keep your dog on leash for both your security and theirs.
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MySecuritySign.com Revamps Beware of Dog Signs Line
MySecuritySign.com aims to equip customers with quality security tools thanks to new Beware of Dog Signs. These signs are intended to warn trespassers and civilians of guard dogs on the premises. A warning message can make all the difference in protecting

Caring for a dogs skin, coat and paws during the cold winters
Obviously winter weather is not the same across the country but the change in the seasons does affect your dog skin, coat and their paws. There are things that you can do to protect your dog’s paws during the winter season as well as provide healthy skin

War dogs, heroes and friends
Dog Bless America There is nothing more honorable than serving your country. Men and women of our armed services risk their lives daily to defend the freedoms and security’s that we enjoy today. As a military wife of eight years, I know all too well the

Ricky Gervais Gets A Little Protection From A Dog Following Justin Bieber Jokes At Golden Globes
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Caption Ricky Gervais and his post-Golden Globes protection, January 16, 2012When Russell Brand made jokes at the expense of the Jonas Brothers and their purity rings in 2008 at the MTV Video Music Awards, the comedian had

Ask Dog Lady: Are they howling mad, or just howling?
The dog would be alone for a couple of hours maybe three days a week. I would like a dog for companionship and security, and I wouldn’t mind a dog who barked at strangers. I have previously had two dogs — a shepherd-greyhound mix I had for 14 years

Dogs or machine? US debates body scanners
Amid growing concern over the intrusive nature of full-body imaging machines at US airports, a fiery Congressional debate has raged over whether dogs can do a better job in ensuring foolproof security. “The single best way to find a bomb-making device or

Vancouver looks to put a leash on ‘obscure’ dog bylaw
“The intent of this bylaw may be to protect the safety and well-being of the public and the pets,” Carr wrote in the motion, “but in practice [it] unfairly penalizes dog owners who act responsibly and whose dogs are well behaved and pose no threat to

Chinese Blogger Saves More Than 1,000 Dogs From Being Eaten
Luckily, a 40-year-old blogger and volunteer for the Chongqing Small Animal Protection Association who goes by the name Peng spotted the dogs being shipped in stacked cages on a flatbed truck and posted a plea online to save them, China Daily reports.

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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 20×20 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.
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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 20×20 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.
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The Obama Campaign’s Humorous Dog Whistle
The best attacks are cast with humor. That’s why it worked when John McCain’s 2008 campaign used Paris Hilton against Barack Obama, and why the windsurfing spot that George W. Bush used against John Kerry in 2004 got so much traction.

Bark for Barack: Obama campaign courts ‘pet lovers’
Does your dog “bark for Barack”? If he does, there’s now a Facebook group (and a campaign button) for you. The Obama campaign began targeting an oft-ignored demographic on Monday, creating “Pet Lovers for Obama,” a Facebook group for

Obama family welcomes first puppy
WASHINGTON — The first U.S. family has reportedly gotten a new addition – a dog promised by President Barack Obama to his daughters months ago. The identity of the first puppy has not been officially disclosed. But The Washington Post reported Sunday

Will and Kate’s puppy breed revealed by Buckingham Palace
If you recall the excitement over “What dog will the Obamas get?” here we have a reprise, but Buckingham Palace has finally confirmed the dog breed that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are now the proud parents of. For those not up on royal titles

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Distemper Cases Linked to Suburban Pet Stores NBC Chicago 1 from a family who purchased the dog from the Arlington Heights location. In a complaint filed with the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), Hollensteiner and Sallee said the pup seemed quiet and calm when they first met her. Justice for Dakota – puppy with distemper fights for recoveryExaminer.com all 9 news articles »

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Updated flood protection plans presented to county Minot Daily News Ward County commissioners received a detailed update Monday morning in advance of a meeting to discuss new flood protection plans tonight at the Minot Municipal Auditorium. While a presentation of the different plans to contain Souris River floodwaters … and more »

Dogs day out at Karura – The Star

Dogs day out at Karura The Star Over 400 dogs last Sunday got to enjoy a day out at the Karura Forest courtesy of the Kenya Society for Protection and Care of Animals. The Dog Walk was a charity fundraiser to raise money for the KSPCA and also help the Friends of Karura (FKF) …

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Mother punishes son by surrendering dog to high-kill NY shelter – Examiner.com

Mother punishes son by surrendering dog to high-kill NY shelter Examiner.com Let me start by saying this article is first and foremost about saving a dog's life, but also about the lessons we are teaching our children to respect all living things. I just found out that Jewel is still alive, but of course extremely urgent. and more »

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Wharton: How I became a dog person
Until I met Nancy, I had no intention of having another pet. I wasn’t good at training, traveled too much and wasn’t sure I was a dog person. I had friends whose animals played a huge part in their lives. Their dogs were not just pets

Dog-training classes begin in Feb.
Dog-training and dog-handling classes are being offered in February by the Greater Murfreesboro Kennel Club and Murfreesboro Obedience Training Club. All classes will be held at the Tennessee Livestock Center, located on the MTSU campus on

Students volunteer to train service dogs
Chelsea Reaves, Morina Pierce and Max Gluck, all veterinary science juniors, each decided to spend a year raising and training a puppy to be used as a service dog to assist someone with a disability. Gluck joined Paws for the Cause, a local offshoot of

Hunting dog trainer shares tips
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Why This Picture Of Obama And His Dog Was The Most Potent Political Image Of The Day
The #1 item in The Hive today (that’s our index of what’s being tweeted about the most by the web’s smartest users, was the below picture of Obama and his dog. What’s so special about it? Well in addition to being cute, Obama campaign guy David Axelrod

Axelrod Uses First Dog in Race Against Romney
Obama campaign mastermind David Axelrod jabbed the former Massachusetts Governor for once traveling to Canada with his Irish setter tied to the roof of his car. Axelrod tweeted a photo of first dog Bo sitting with Obama on Air Force one with the

Obama family welcomes first puppy
WASHINGTON — The first U.S. family has reportedly gotten a new addition – a dog promised by President Barack Obama to his daughters months ago. The identity of the first puppy has not been officially disclosed. But The Washington Post reported Sunday

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Go to the Comments Off Save the Third Ward five from a sure death at Houston’s BARC Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 2:05 pm Charleston Dog Training Allison Allen Dog Training In Your Home – Save the Third Ward five from a sure death at Houston’s BARC The chip in is to be divided equally to save these dogs’ lives. The city is charging the owner $213 per dog and this poor woman certainly cannot afford those exorbitant prices at poverty level. Please subscribe to and keep reading the American Pit Bull Dogs Save Two from Early Morning House Fire The owner of the house was inside at the time with her disabled uncle and her two dogs. The dogs were able to alert the woman of the fire before the smoke detectors went off. “I am so grateful and I am just… these are my heroes, because Hero dog saves abused woman Last year, when a woman’s abusive boyfriend tried to beat her to death with a hammer, it was a dog that saved her life. The family’s Great Dane leapt onto the bed and laid his body across the woman’s, taking the hammer blows, himself. Bones broke Can FaceBook save Marley? Of course if you get close to dogs who are fighting each other, you may be bitten. In any event, Marley was protecting this girl and did save her from more serious injury. (The girl now says she was not bitten by Marley, and in a televised interview seemed Doctors rush to save ‘girl’, find dog instead Beijing: Doctors who rushed to attend an emergency call to save a “girl” in Beijing were in for a shock when the patient turned out to be a female pet dog suffering from cardiac complications. The Beijing News today reported the first-aid Dispatcher saves dogs from drowning When the women started to call for their dogs, they heard Fenway splashing about and found him with his hindquarters in the icy water, holding on to some wood, not far from shore. Godes said she asked Collins: “Are they OK?” Collins replied: “No Royal Oak dispatcher helps dog owner save pet’s life with Heimlich maneuver WITH 911 CALL ROYAL OAK — A frantic woman who called 911 because her dog was choking found life-saving help on the line in a police dispatcher who guided her through the Heimlich maneuver. It was Christmas morning and the 10-pound dachshund had chewed on a present. IMPORTANT: Bing News RSS feed has moved! Go to the Comments Off Plan well ahead before introducing your pet to new baby Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 2:05 pm Charleston Dog Training Allison Allen Dog Training In Your Home – Plan well ahead before introducing your pet to new baby As I prepare to add a new little one to my human family, I think back to the day I brought my oldest son home from the hospital almost nine years ago. I could not have imagined how tired I would be and how much effort recovering and taking care Comments Off Animal Magnetism Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 2:04 pm Charleston Dog Training Allison Allen Dog Training In Your Home – Animal Magnetism D.C. has produced its share of musical heroes, including go-go’s Chuck Brown, punk’s Ian MacKaye and jazz’s Duke Ellington. And if eight-string guitarist Tosin Abasi, above, continues his ascent, he’ll soon be among those legends. Is the Movie Industry Guilty of Dog ‘Breed-ism’? He writes: “We all have fond memories of Rin Tin Tin and Lassie, the big stars, the heroes, but what about the antiheroes? We have learned to accept the human antihero, but when it comes to dogs, I guess we still have a long way to go.” Thanks to hero dog, domestic violence shelter allows pets The heroic efforts of one Great Dane continue to have far-reaching effects. And not just for the woman whose life he saved. Last year, a young woman contacted the Rose Brooks Center (a domestic violence shelter in Kansas City, MO) after her boyfriend had Hero dog saves abused woman Last year, when a woman’s abusive boyfriend tried to beat her to death with a hammer, it was a dog that saved her life. The family’s Great Dane leapt onto the bed and laid his body across the woman’s, taking the hammer blows, himself. Bones broke Heroes as Villains Two of my heroes are in the spotlight these days of “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go,” and I don’t mind at all being an old dog being taught a new trick. So go, Miley, and may you stay “forever young” (the cover Comments Off Dog skills event lifts youngsters Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 2:04 pm Charleston Dog Training Allison Allen Dog Training In Your Home – Dog skills event lifts youngsters The bond between dog and human was as strong as ever at Charlie’s Dog Training Centre on Friday. A special children’s event was held at the centre, in Northfield Road, Soham, enabling youngsters to get up close with hounds of all shapes and sizes. Comments Off Coston students raise funds to outfit military dog with gear Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 2:04 pm Charleston Dog Training Allison Allen Dog Training In Your Home – Coston students raise funds to outfit military dog with gear The kids also received a thank you from a Korean War veteran whose life was saved by a military dog. “Overall, this really connected the kids with what’s going on in our military,” Watson said. “Not that war is completely foreign to them Campaign To Save Deltona Dog Goes Viral The story of a Deltona dog that may be put down after biting another dog has gone viral, and people from around the country are sounding off on the Web. Bob Johnson, 77, said he thinks of 6-year-old pit bull Snoopy as his child, and knowing the Dog saves two girls from venomous snake IPSWICH, Australia — A family pet is now a hero to a family in Australia after saving their two children from a snake. The dog was bitten as it killed the especially when kids are involved,” said Catherine Lynch Twelve hours later, River was Bitten child’s parents thank rescuers In a statement released this afternoon, the parents said they would like to acknowledge the “quick efforts of the Ashburton road workers and the St John paramedics that were first on the scene to help save the dog which has just attacked a child. Dad punches raging Staffie to save girl, 6 The desperate dad repeatedly punched the berserk Staffordshire bull terrier in the head as he battled to save her he punched the dog in the head and kept punching it until it let go. The owner had said, ‘Can’t you keep your kids under control?’ IMPORTANT: Bing News RSS feed has moved! Go to the Comments Off IMPORTANT: Bing News RSS feed has moved! Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 2:04 pm Charleston Dog Training Allison Allen Dog Training In Your Home – IMPORTANT: Bing News RSS feed has moved! Go to the Comments Off Obama family welcomes first puppy Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 2:04 pm Charleston Dog Training Allison Allen Dog Training In Your Home – Obama family welcomes first puppy WASHINGTON — The first U.S. family has reportedly gotten a new addition – a dog promised by President Barack Obama to his daughters months ago. The identity of the first puppy has not been officially disclosed. But The Washington Post reported Sunday Here’s how you transport a dog: Obama aide Axelrod in Twitter attack on Romney A senior Obama campaign strategist has taken aim at Republican nomination hopefully Mitt Romney over Twitter ahead of today’s Florida primary. David Axelrod tweeted a photo of the U.S. President in the back of his armoured limousine alongside the First Dog Comments Off Dog skills event lifts youngsters Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 2:04 pm Charleston Dog Training Allison Allen Dog Training In Your Home – Dog skills event lifts youngsters The bond between dog and human was as strong as ever at Charlie’s Dog Training Centre on Friday. A special children’s event was held at the centre, in Northfield Road, Soham, enabling youngsters to get up close with hounds of all shapes and sizes. IMPORTANT: Bing News RSS feed has moved! Go to the Comments Off Healing soldiers, one dog at a time – msnbc.com Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 2:04 pm Charleston Dog Training Allison Allen Dog Training In Your Home – Healing soldiers, one dog at a time – msnbc.com msnbc.com Healing soldiers, one dog at a time msnbc.com 30, for Chelsea Clinton's report on Vets Helping Heroes, tonight on NBC “Nightly News." After learning that the federal government has no program to match injured soldiers with service dogs, Stovroff started a charity in 2007 called Vets Helping Heroes … and more » Maya Rudolph, Bridesmaids Star, Tells Conan That Her Friend’s Dog Olly Found … – LA Weekly (blog) Maya Rudolph, Bridesmaids Star, Tells Conan That Her Friend's Dog Olly Found … LA Weekly (blog) "It was my friend's dog," said Rudolph. "I got into work, and Will Arnett said, you know that head they found? It was Erin's dog." The hero in question is a golden retriever named Olly, according the former SNL star — and he's nominated for the "ASPCA … Hero dog revolutionizes shelter policy to let battered women keep pets – New York Daily News New York Daily News Hero dog revolutionizes shelter policy to let battered women keep pets New York Daily News By Amanda Mikelberg / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS This black Great Dane that protected its owner from an abusive man who attacked her with a hammer was the first dog allowed to live in the Rose Brooks Center women's shelter in Kansas City, Missouri. and more » Husky Heroes event aims to find homes for energetic dogs – Chicago Daily Herald Husky Heroes event aims to find homes for energetic dogs Chicago Daily Herald The dogs pull sleds on wheels instead. And even if Reatta never makes it to a harness to perform as a Husky Hero, she's already found a hero in Adopt A Husky. The dog sled demonstrations are free with arboretum admission. Nonmember admission is $12 for … Greg Gagne shares AWA stories at screening of The Wrestler – CANOE CANOE Greg Gagne shares AWA stories at screening of The Wrestler CANOE Wrestling MINNEAPOLIS — To Minnesotans of a certain age, Verne Gagne is known as "The Champ," a former gridiron and mat great at the University of Minnesota who parlayed his status as hometown hero, along with a keen mind for both the in-ring and … and more » Hero Dog Changes Women’s Shelter Pet Policy (VIDEO) – Global Animal Hero Dog Changes Women's Shelter Pet Policy (VIDEO) Global Animal Read more about this hero dog. — Global Animal This Great Dane is the first dog ever allowed into the Rose Brooks Center for battered women. Photo Credit: KCTV News. A dog that saved one battered woman's life may go on to save many more—by changing … Hero dog saves abused womanDaily Press (blog) all 3 news articles » Do you know a hero dog? – Milford Daily News (blog) Do you know a hero dog? Milford Daily News (blog) By Allan Jung Do you know a hero dog? Right now the American Humane Association is looking for nominations for its 2012 Hero Dog Awards. The video of Zurich, the 2011 Service Dog of the Year is really moving. All the 2011 finalist videos are amazing. and more » Fur flies as Scorsese seeks Oscars dog collar – AFP AFP Fur flies as Scorsese seeks Oscars dog collar AFP The clear frontrunner has long been Uggie, the hero of silent movie "The Artist," which is snapping at Scorsese's heels with 10 nominations against 11 nods for "Hugo" at the February 26 Oscars show. To add to Uggie's aaah-factor, his owners announced … Hollywood dog wars: It's Blackie v UggieTelegraph.co.uk Martin Scorsese Wants YOU to Nominate Blackie For the Golden Collar AwardsNextMovie (blog) Doberman In 'Hugo' Snubbed For Dog Movie AwardNPR all 167 news articles » Storms leave dozens of pets boarded in Pinson, Clay (gallery and video) – al.com (blog) al.com (blog) Storms leave dozens of pets boarded in Pinson, Clay (gallery and video) al.com (blog) He said many dogs — including his — have a fear of storms. They tend to run and hide if not contained; even if they are inside, they are likely to run if the house is damaged. Dawson — that reluctant hero dog — is afraid of storms, which is why he … Comments Off Hero dog saves abused woman Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 2:01 pm Dog Boarding Matthews,NC – Hero dog saves abused woman Last year, when a woman’s abusive boyfriend tried to beat her to death with a hammer, it was a dog that saved her life. The family’s Great Dane leapt onto the bed and laid his body across the woman’s, taking the hammer blows, himself. Bones broke Can FaceBook save Marley? Of course if you get close to dogs who are fighting each other, you may be bitten. In any event, Marley was protecting this girl and did save her from more serious injury. (The girl now says she was not bitten by Marley, and in a televised interview seemed IMPORTANT: Bing News RSS feed has moved! Go to the Comments Off Two German shepherds await fate after biting intruder Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 2:01 pm Dog Boarding Matthews,NC – Two German shepherds await fate after biting intruder Sadly, this is an owner responsibility issue rather than a dog issue. If dogs are allowed to run free, they will. But to punish two dogs for defending their own home from an intruder? That is a different story altogether. It should not be a crime if a dog Boxer And Rottweiler Save Shih-Poo From Owl Attack A family in northwest Illinois found their rottweiler and boxer defending their shih-poo from an owl. The dogs’ owners heard a scuffle in the backyard of their home and went out to find the two large dogs pinning down the 7-pound pup—and a Seamus Returns – Gingrich Ad Revives Romney’s Dog Debacle Word of Romney’s dog-on-the-roof, road-trip seating chart infuriated animal activists and pet owners during his 2008 White House mounted on the top of our car,” Romney says in the ad, defending his dog placement in a Fox News clip. Owner appeals after dog abuse hearing A WOMAN who subjected her dog to ‘prolonged neglect’ to such an extent it had agreed to allow RSPCA inspectors to check on the cats’ health this week. Neil Hinton, defending, said: “She has always found the company of her animals a comfort.” Breeder defends condition of dogs WORCESTER — Underweight dogs were seized from a well-known Schenectady property owner at a breeding kennel he owns in Otsego County. State Trooper Walter Schliermann of Oneonta said police received a complaint about South Side Dogs, owned by Frank Popolizio Sr., Owner injured defending puppy from Epsom dog attack The owner of a six-month old Labrador needed hospital treatment after defending her puppy from attack by a Staffordshire bull terrier. Bracken, a chocolate brown Labrador, was playing with other dogs in Nonsuch Park, Epsom, on Saturday, January 14, at Dog owner admits pet attacked child “The owner appeared on the scene, kicking the dog and struggling with it until eventually it came and they were left with a vet’s bill of Comments Off Rescue dog ‘Rosco’ credited with helping save woman from cattle Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 2:00 pm Dog Boarding Matthews,NC – Rescue dog ‘Rosco’ credited with helping save woman from cattle A shelter dog named Rosco was just days away from being put down, when Kelly Dalton of Lewisburg decided she couldn’t live without him. And, it didn’t take Rosco long to return that favor and become a rescuer himself. Rosco is a 7-year-old Woman rescued from pond after she tried to save dog SOUTH VIENNA — Emergency crews rescued a woman who went onto a frozen pond in an attempt to save a dog. The incident happened in eastern Clark County in the 9500 block of Jones Road. The woman’s husband called 911 around 12:45 p.m. Monday and said his Save the Third Ward five from a sure death at Houston’s BARC The chip in is to be divided equally to save these dogs’ lives. The city is charging the owner $213 per dog and this poor woman certainly cannot afford those exorbitant prices at poverty level. Please subscribe to and keep reading the American Pit Bull Can FaceBook save Marley? Of course if you get close to dogs who are fighting each other, you may be bitten. In any event, Marley was protecting this girl and did save her from more serious injury. (The girl now says she was not bitten by Marley, and in a televised interview seemed 911 dispatcher helps save choking dog in Royal Oak A Royal Oak police dispatcher is being credited with helping a woman save her choking dog on Christmas day. The unidentified Dachshund owner dialed 911 after noticing her pet was having trouble breathing. “I’ve got a dog that’s choking on a Christmas IMPORTANT: Bing News RSS feed has moved! Go to the Comments Off A Pleasure to Meet You This holiday season, Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 1:04 pm A Pleasure to Meet You This holiday season, when you are visiting your friends and family, you may be faced with the opportunity to meet a dog that you do not know. Here are some tips to help you have a healthy and happy experience by understanding the appropriate way to approach a new dog: Always ask an owner for permission to touch their dog prior to petting. Ask if the dog is friendly. Some dogs are not welcoming to guests. Some owners do not like their dog to interact with guests. You do not want to risk your personal safety or reward them for a behavior their owner dislikes. Watch a dog’s body language. If their hair stands up, they stop moving or wagging their tail, they hold their breath, they crouch down to the ground, or they begin barking or lunging, simply do not touch them. They may be nervous and are better left alone. Never run up to a stray dog and pet them. You do not know how this dog responds to people, if the dog is injured, or if the dog is otherwise aggressive. It is best to let the dog come to you, if you decide to interact at all. Let them hear and smell you prior to interacting with them directly. Stand still and put your hand out for the dog to smell. Let them get comfortable with your scents and sounds prior to actual touching. Do not approach the dog face-to-face. Rather, position yourself beside the dog. A face-to-face meeting can become a threat to a dog that you may not mean to make. Do not touch the dog if you are nervous. The dog will know and it will make them nervous as well. There is no reason to pet a dog if you do not feel comfortable. Do not pet a dog on the head when you first meet them. A shoulder or back petting session is more appropriate. Many dogs get nervous and/or upset when they are pet on top of their heads, or when people reach over their heads to pet them. Do not stare a dog in the eye. While this is a show of confidence in the USA, it is a show of confrontation in the canine world. Gently look at the dogs ears, face, or chest, but try to avoid direct eye contact. If you become uncomfortable or are being attacked by a dog you have just met NEVER turn your back and run away. The dog will chase you. It will think you are playing a game or have become a prey animal. Instead, remain calm, stand still until the dog goes away, and/or guard your body with any personal items (purse, umbrella, briefcase, etc.) that you have with you. Do not flail your arms, scream, throw personal items, or wave your fingers at a dog. Excitement and nervousness begets excitement and nervousness. Loose and flailing items are more easily grabbed by a dog. Close your fists and hold your arms steady at your side or across your body to keep yourself in a safer situation. Pet the dog gently, slowly, with a flat hand, in one direction. When you do pet a dog you have not met before, remember to speak slowly and quietly in sweet tones. Watch your children and be sure to show them the appropriate ways to meet a dog. Remember, even if an owner says that a dog is friendly, you are a stranger to them. Earn their trust by respecting their space. This is especially true of puppies for whom everything is new, loud, and can become overwhelming. Charlotte Dog Training | Charlotte Dog Daycare | Monroe Dog Groomer| Comments Off A Pleasure to Meet You This holiday season, Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 1:03 pm A Pleasure to Meet You This holiday season, when you are visiting your friends and family, you may be faced with the opportunity to meet a dog that you do not know. Here are some tips to help you have a healthy and happy experience by understanding the appropriate way to approach a new dog: Always ask an owner for permission to touch their dog prior to petting. Ask if the dog is friendly. Some dogs are not welcoming to guests. Some owners do not like their dog to interact with guests. You do not want to risk your personal safety or reward them for a behavior their owner dislikes. Watch a dog’s body language. If their hair stands up, they stop moving or wagging their tail, they hold their breath, they crouch down to the ground, or they begin barking or lunging, simply do not touch them. They may be nervous and are better left alone. Never run up to a stray dog and pet them. You do not know how this dog responds to people, if the dog is injured, or if the dog is otherwise aggressive. It is best to let the dog come to you, if you decide to interact at all. Let them hear and smell you prior to interacting with them directly. Stand still and put your hand out for the dog to smell. Let them get comfortable with your scents and sounds prior to actual touching. Do not approach the dog face-to-face. Rather, position yourself beside the dog. A face-to-face meeting can become a threat to a dog that you may not mean to make. Do not touch the dog if you are nervous. The dog will know and it will make them nervous as well. There is no reason to pet a dog if you do not feel comfortable. Do not pet a dog on the head when you first meet them. A shoulder or back petting session is more appropriate. Many dogs get nervous and/or upset when they are pet on top of their heads, or when people reach over their heads to pet them. Do not stare a dog in the eye. While this is a show of confidence in the USA, it is a show of confrontation in the canine world. Gently look at the dogs ears, face, or chest, but try to avoid direct eye contact. If you become uncomfortable or are being attacked by a dog you have just met NEVER turn your back and run away. The dog will chase you. It will think you are playing a game or have become a prey animal. Instead, remain calm, stand still until the dog goes away, and/or guard your body with any personal items (purse, umbrella, briefcase, etc.) that you have with you. Do not flail your arms, scream, throw personal items, or wave your fingers at a dog. Excitement and nervousness begets excitement and nervousness. Loose and flailing items are more easily grabbed by a dog. Close your fists and hold your arms steady at your side or across your body to keep yourself in a safer situation. Pet the dog gently, slowly, with a flat hand, in one direction. When you do pet a dog you have not met before, remember to speak slowly and quietly in sweet tones. Watch your children and be sure to show them the appropriate ways to meet a dog. Remember, even if an owner says that a dog is friendly, you are a stranger to them. Earn their trust by respecting their space. This is especially true of puppies for whom everything is new, loud, and can become overwhelming. Charlotte Dog Training | Charlotte Dog Daycare | Monroe Dog Groomer| Comments Off Dog Daycare Offers Fun for Dogs And Peace of Mind for Owners – Scarsdale10583.com Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 1:02 pm Dog Training Charlotte,NC – Dog Daycare Offers Fun for Dogs And Peace of Mind for Owners – Scarsdale10583.com Dog Daycare Offers Fun for Dogs And Peace of Mind for Owners Scarsdale10583.com Paws and Play, a state-of-the-art daycare, boarding and training center for dogs of all shapes and sizes, recently opened its 9000-square-foot facility in Tuckahoe. The brand new multi-million-dollar facility, which boasts 3 large indoor play centers, … Many dog owners spare no expense to pamper their pets – Indianapolis Star Many dog owners spare no expense to pamper their pets Indianapolis Star "He's the cutest dog in the whole wide world," Delk said. "He's a sweet boy and he is pampered." Tanner spends three days a week in doggie day care at Barkefellers, which is to pet boarding what the Conrad is to hotels. Opened in 2009 on the Southside, … and more » The Week Ahead: Pet-related Chicago events Jan. 30 – Feb. 5 – Examiner.com The Week Ahead: Pet-related Chicago events Jan. 30 – Feb. 5 Examiner.com There are also several fun dog events – the Puppy Bowl and some play dates at Chicago Party Animals. Lake County Pet Food Pantry – Stop by The Pet Pantry at Central Bark Doggy Daycare at 256 Commerce in Grayslake between 9 am until noon. and more » Ontario students learn with dogs ‘under one woof’ – CBC.ca CBC.ca Ontario students learn with dogs 'under one woof' CBC.ca The program is called "Under One Woof," and it revolves around a newly established dog daycare that operates out of West Credit Secondary School. The 'Under One Woof' program revolves around a newly established dog daycare that operates out of West … Comments Off Paws Off the Counter As the holidays arrive, Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 11:05 am Paws Off the Counter As the holidays arrive, we begin to start preparing special holiday treats. Turkeys, cookies, candies? the list goes on. But what if you are not the only one in the house checking out the plates? Is your dog taking food from your counters, or even right off your plate? This issue is so common that it has a name: “Counter-Surfing”. To resolve this issue, you have three choices: punishment, extinction, and alternatives. Punishment is not really a choice in this case. Punish too much and the dog will be scared to go anywhere near food. Punish too little or the wrong way and you will simply teach the dog not to “surf” with you around. Turn away for a second though and all bets are off. Punishment cannot be consistent if you are not around to see the behavior, so this just won’t work. While you are frustrated, punishment may just be worth the reward that your dog receives by stealing your tasty food. Extinction is the process by which a behavior disappears due to the removal of its stimulus. In other words: no food, no surfing. Surfing is a behavior that is a conditioned response. Every time the dog steals food, they are rewarded. If you got a dollar every time you touched a doorknob in your home, you would probably touch that doorknob a lot. If that reward was removed, you would most likely eventually reduce the number of times you touched the knob to a more normal level or extinguish that behavior all together. Same with the dog’s thievery. You must remove the food reward from the situation by eliminating all unattended food sources. There can be no plates left within reach, no food left on counters, and no crumbs left anywhere. Storage containers, high shelving, and immediate cleaning is required for this process to work. Even dirty dishes can be a source of food reward if left around where a dog can find them. If and when this is not possible, the dog must be removed from the environment where the food is located, in order to prevent accidental reinforcement of stealing behaviors. Alternative therapy is the replacement of a negative behavior with a more positive one. In this case, the PLACE command can be used to have your dog remain in a fixed location that is away from the food. Make sure to practice often, to reward good behavior with verbal praise and petting, and to have a leash on your dog for reinforcement during practice periods. Begin with short durations and then build up to the longer ones. Treat the dog on place so that the dog understands that if he or she remains in “place” the rewards come to them! If they leave, they get nothing at all. Doorbell Desensitization Ding, Dong! Are you and your dog ready for the trickiness of Trick or Treating this year? If your dog barks and runs at the door every time the doorbell rings, then this article on noise desensitization is for you. First, what is the barking all about? Doorbells signal change, and the introduction of an outsider to your environment. Barking can be a sign of excitement or anxiety related to these events. They may be guarding your home, or they may be welcoming your guests. In either case, you need to help your dog to relax. To do this you will need a clicker. If you do not have one, they are available at the register at most pet stores or through your trainer. If you have not used one of these during your training, a clicker is a small device with a button that you press to make a consistent noise. This noise will signify when your dog does something correctly. Prior to training, you must charge the clicker, or give it significance to your canine, by clicking the clicker and giving your dog a small, favorite, tasty treat several times in a row without training. Click! Treat. Click! Treat. You will notice that soon your dog will look your way as soon as you click because they understand that a treat is on its way. Second, you will need to create situations that simulate the doorbell environment that you want to change. You will need to have set-up doorbell ringing situations where you are prepared to train your dog. If guests and family members call ahead and are willing to ring the bell for you when they arrive, this is an easy way to naturally create this environment. Otherwise, you will need to employ volunteers to ring the doorbell for you. Have the person ring the bell, then click and treat the dog BEFORE it barks. Have the person repeat their ring several times at 30-60 second intervals. Each time, the dog gets rewarded for being attentive but not barking. Do not open the door every time. This will signal to the dog that just because the door is ringing, there is not necessarily someone waiting to come into their territory. Make sure to have your dog on a leash so that they cannot run to the door. Instead, guide them to come to you when the ring sounds for their click and reward. As your dog clues in to your training and becomes more relaxed at the bell, introduce verbal praise and wait longer and longer after the bell to click and reward the dog. Eventually, the doorbell will signal the need for calm energy to receive their reward, rather than a time to become excited and charge the door. Thirdly, now that you understand the basic premise, here is the doorbell workup routine to prepare yourself for the big day provided by watchandtrain.com: Have your dog on-leash. The time that your dog spends running towards the door barking can feed into his behavior and cause it to continue. Warm him up initially at the beginning of sessions, then do “cold trials”. Warm up – one ring, one treat with your dog right near the door, maybe even having him see you press the bell. You can say “Ready?” to give him even more of a hint that you are about to start “the game”. Harder – you are farther away from the front door. Even harder – farther still where you try for two or three rings between treats. Say “Good Boy” after each bell and only click and treat (C/T) after the second or third ring. Ready for an even larger challenge? Train your dog to go to another room when the doorbell rings by having your click and treat supplies in another room. When the bell rings, call them to you. Guide them with the leash to your location, if necessary. When they arrive, award them with a click and treat. This will defuse the door-rushing behavior that can sometimes add excitement to the doorbell situation. During these exercises, if your dog shows signs of anxiety (heavy panting, pacing, shaking, etc) or does not seem to be progressing, then you are moving too quickly. Remember, the idea is to reduce stress on your dog. You will need to do many repetitions of each step to fully desensitize your dog. If you would like a one-on-one demonstration of these exercises, please give us a call. We will be happy to help you. Canine Costume Pet costumes can be entertaining and fun for humans. Some dogs even like them! For other dogs, Halloween costumes are a nightmare. Here are some tips on selecting a costume, getting them to wear it, and alternatives in the event that your dog is truly uncomfortable. Selecting a Costume: Make sure you select the correct size for your dog. If the costume is too large, it will shift and become uncomfortable. Your dog will also be able to wiggle right out of it and walk away. If the size is too small, your dog’s motion will be restricted. Be sure that the costume does not rub your dog the wrong way. Friction around the neckline or the front legs are common, regardless of correct sizing. Do not select a costume with small or dangling parts. These can become entanglement and choking hazards that can result in strangulation and injury if the dog attempts to escape or destroy their costume. Consider an alternative costume. These do not have restrictive strapping around the back or torso. Hats, elastic cuffs around the legs, or neckwear may be more acceptable to your pet than a full suit. Playing Dress Up: If your dog is not used to wearing clothing, you must use positive reinforcement. Dress the dog in the costume, then in a positive and/or excited tone offer praise, treats, and physical attention. If you can’t even get the costume on the dog, show the dog the costume and do the same routine. Bring it closer and closer to the dog each time. As long as the dog stays relaxed, then you may drape the costume over the dog’s back while offering this praise. Once they are ok with putting it over their back, accelerate to putting on portions of the costume, building up to the full costume experience. Practice with dog clothes. Take them for walks with them on. Let them play and relax around the house with it on. Distract the dog with fun activities. If your dog will move, offer him fun and games in their costume. Alternative Holiday Wear: Halloween Doggiedanas. If a collar is tolerable, a bandana may be an acceptable decoration even when a full outfit is not comfortable for your dog. Dog Collars. Many pet and department stores offer collars that themselves have Halloween décor on them. If they wear a collar, simply switch for the holiday version! Resource Halloween Safety Remember that if your dog is uncomfortable, they may be irritable. We suggest not bringing your dog along for a Trick and Treat excursion if they are in discomfort. Be vigilant with children petting your dog when they are in costume. With the excitement of the holiday, children can unintentionally be hurtful, and dogs can be nervous. This is not a good combination. With lots going on, pay lots of attention to your dog’s body language, and give them a break whenever necessary. If you cannot be vigilant, make sure that your dog is left at home in a safe environment. Unfortunately, people can be cruel and crazy around this time of year. Please make sure to keep your dog on leash whenever outside the home, and inside whenever possible. Keep all candy out of the reach of your dog. Both the wrappers and their contents may become life threatening to your dog if ingested. If you do not have the time to desensitize your dog to the doorbell, you may need to consider crating your dog during the Trick or Treat hours for both their safety and the safety of those who come to your door. Charlotte Dog Training | Charlotte Dog Daycare | Monroe Dog Groomer| Comments Off Paws Off the Counter As the holidays arrive, Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 11:04 am Paws Off the Counter As the holidays arrive, we begin to start preparing special holiday treats. Turkeys, cookies, candies? the list goes on. But what if you are not the only one in the house checking out the plates? Is your dog taking food from your counters, or even right off your plate? This issue is so common that it has a name: “Counter-Surfing”. To resolve this issue, you have three choices: punishment, extinction, and alternatives. Punishment is not really a choice in this case. Punish too much and the dog will be scared to go anywhere near food. Punish too little or the wrong way and you will simply teach the dog not to “surf” with you around. Turn away for a second though and all bets are off. Punishment cannot be consistent if you are not around to see the behavior, so this just won’t work. While you are frustrated, punishment may just be worth the reward that your dog receives by stealing your tasty food. Extinction is the process by which a behavior disappears due to the removal of its stimulus. In other words: no food, no surfing. Surfing is a behavior that is a conditioned response. Every time the dog steals food, they are rewarded. If you got a dollar every time you touched a doorknob in your home, you would probably touch that doorknob a lot. If that reward was removed, you would most likely eventually reduce the number of times you touched the knob to a more normal level or extinguish that behavior all together. Same with the dog’s thievery. You must remove the food reward from the situation by eliminating all unattended food sources. There can be no plates left within reach, no food left on counters, and no crumbs left anywhere. Storage containers, high shelving, and immediate cleaning is required for this process to work. Even dirty dishes can be a source of food reward if left around where a dog can find them. If and when this is not possible, the dog must be removed from the environment where the food is located, in order to prevent accidental reinforcement of stealing behaviors. Alternative therapy is the replacement of a negative behavior with a more positive one. In this case, the PLACE command can be used to have your dog remain in a fixed location that is away from the food. Make sure to practice often, to reward good behavior with verbal praise and petting, and to have a leash on your dog for reinforcement during practice periods. Begin with short durations and then build up to the longer ones. Treat the dog on place so that the dog understands that if he or she remains in “place” the rewards come to them! If they leave, they get nothing at all. Doorbell Desensitization Ding, Dong! Are you and your dog ready for the trickiness of Trick or Treating this year? If your dog barks and runs at the door every time the doorbell rings, then this article on noise desensitization is for you. First, what is the barking all about? Doorbells signal change, and the introduction of an outsider to your environment. Barking can be a sign of excitement or anxiety related to these events. They may be guarding your home, or they may be welcoming your guests. In either case, you need to help your dog to relax. To do this you will need a clicker. If you do not have one, they are available at the register at most pet stores or through your trainer. If you have not used one of these during your training, a clicker is a small device with a button that you press to make a consistent noise. This noise will signify when your dog does something correctly. Prior to training, you must charge the clicker, or give it significance to your canine, by clicking the clicker and giving your dog a small, favorite, tasty treat several times in a row without training. Click! Treat. Click! Treat. You will notice that soon your dog will look your way as soon as you click because they understand that a treat is on its way. Second, you will need to create situations that simulate the doorbell environment that you want to change. You will need to have set-up doorbell ringing situations where you are prepared to train your dog. If guests and family members call ahead and are willing to ring the bell for you when they arrive, this is an easy way to naturally create this environment. Otherwise, you will need to employ volunteers to ring the doorbell for you. Have the person ring the bell, then click and treat the dog BEFORE it barks. Have the person repeat their ring several times at 30-60 second intervals. Each time, the dog gets rewarded for being attentive but not barking. Do not open the door every time. This will signal to the dog that just because the door is ringing, there is not necessarily someone waiting to come into their territory. Make sure to have your dog on a leash so that they cannot run to the door. Instead, guide them to come to you when the ring sounds for their click and reward. As your dog clues in to your training and becomes more relaxed at the bell, introduce verbal praise and wait longer and longer after the bell to click and reward the dog. Eventually, the doorbell will signal the need for calm energy to receive their reward, rather than a time to become excited and charge the door. Thirdly, now that you understand the basic premise, here is the doorbell workup routine to prepare yourself for the big day provided by watchandtrain.com: Have your dog on-leash. The time that your dog spends running towards the door barking can feed into his behavior and cause it to continue. Warm him up initially at the beginning of sessions, then do “cold trials”. Warm up – one ring, one treat with your dog right near the door, maybe even having him see you press the bell. You can say “Ready?” to give him even more of a hint that you are about to start “the game”. Harder – you are farther away from the front door. Even harder – farther still where you try for two or three rings between treats. Say “Good Boy” after each bell and only click and treat (C/T) after the second or third ring. Ready for an even larger challenge? Train your dog to go to another room when the doorbell rings by having your click and treat supplies in another room. When the bell rings, call them to you. Guide them with the leash to your location, if necessary. When they arrive, award them with a click and treat. This will defuse the door-rushing behavior that can sometimes add excitement to the doorbell situation. During these exercises, if your dog shows signs of anxiety (heavy panting, pacing, shaking, etc) or does not seem to be progressing, then you are moving too quickly. Remember, the idea is to reduce stress on your dog. You will need to do many repetitions of each step to fully desensitize your dog. If you would like a one-on-one demonstration of these exercises, please give us a call. We will be happy to help you. Canine Costume Pet costumes can be entertaining and fun for humans. Some dogs even like them! For other dogs, Halloween costumes are a nightmare. Here are some tips on selecting a costume, getting them to wear it, and alternatives in the event that your dog is truly uncomfortable. Selecting a Costume: Make sure you select the correct size for your dog. If the costume is too large, it will shift and become uncomfortable. Your dog will also be able to wiggle right out of it and walk away. If the size is too small, your dog’s motion will be restricted. Be sure that the costume does not rub your dog the wrong way. Friction around the neckline or the front legs are common, regardless of correct sizing. Do not select a costume with small or dangling parts. These can become entanglement and choking hazards that can result in strangulation and injury if the dog attempts to escape or destroy their costume. Consider an alternative costume. These do not have restrictive strapping around the back or torso. Hats, elastic cuffs around the legs, or neckwear may be more acceptable to your pet than a full suit. Playing Dress Up: If your dog is not used to wearing clothing, you must use positive reinforcement. Dress the dog in the costume, then in a positive and/or excited tone offer praise, treats, and physical attention. If you can’t even get the costume on the dog, show the dog the costume and do the same routine. Bring it closer and closer to the dog each time. As long as the dog stays relaxed, then you may drape the costume over the dog’s back while offering this praise. Once they are ok with putting it over their back, accelerate to putting on portions of the costume, building up to the full costume experience. Practice with dog clothes. Take them for walks with them on. Let them play and relax around the house with it on. Distract the dog with fun activities. If your dog will move, offer him fun and games in their costume. Alternative Holiday Wear: Halloween Doggiedanas. If a collar is tolerable, a bandana may be an acceptable decoration even when a full outfit is not comfortable for your dog. Dog Collars. Many pet and department stores offer collars that themselves have Halloween décor on them. If they wear a collar, simply switch for the holiday version! Resource Halloween Safety Remember that if your dog is uncomfortable, they may be irritable. We suggest not bringing your dog along for a Trick and Treat excursion if they are in discomfort. Be vigilant with children petting your dog when they are in costume. With the excitement of the holiday, children can unintentionally be hurtful, and dogs can be nervous. This is not a good combination. With lots going on, pay lots of attention to your dog’s body language, and give them a break whenever necessary. If you cannot be vigilant, make sure that your dog is left at home in a safe environment. Unfortunately, people can be cruel and crazy around this time of year. Please make sure to keep your dog on leash whenever outside the home, and inside whenever possible. Keep all candy out of the reach of your dog. Both the wrappers and their contents may become life threatening to your dog if ingested. If you do not have the time to desensitize your dog to the doorbell, you may need to consider crating your dog during the Trick or Treat hours for both their safety and the safety of those who come to your door. Charlotte Dog Training | Charlotte Dog Daycare | Monroe Dog Groomer| Comments Off Deaf Dog Remote Vibrating Collar Deaf Dog Remote Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 10:02 am Deaf Dog Remote Vibrating Collar Deaf Dog Remote Vibrating Collar – I have used a remote collar that vibrates when you press the transmit button on the remote. I have used the vibration as the dogs name and or as the marking of a behavior. However there are some problems with using these collars. Some dogs are very scared of the collar. They have never felt something like it before. So I like to hold the remote collar in my hand and lightly hold the collar against the dog and activate the collar when the dog feels the vibration give the dog a treat. After doing this until the dog starts to expect the treat ..then and only then put the collar on the dog. Then start to use the collar then treat…collar then treat…collar then treat. Then start using the collar to mark behavior I like to start with the look command. When the dog looks at your face remote and treat. 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