Listen Up to Raise a Great Pup!
The cute, loveable puppies you see prancing down the street with
their owners has got you thinking. You want a puppy. You want
the unconditional love and happiness that caring for a puppy can
bring. However, you are not quite sure where to start your quest
to find the perfect puppy. Friends and family have told you that
different types of dogs are appropriate for different life
styles. How can you figure out how a puppy will fit into your
life? It is as simple as listening to the following audio books
and podcast for guidance.
You might be tempted to buy the first puppy you see and not take
the time to prepare yourself for the process. You could spend
time reading books on various puppies, but why not listen to
advice from the experts instead? You can listen to dog related
audio books when you are commuting in your car, riding on the
train, or walking in the park. You could even head down to your
local dog park and listen to the audio book while you observe
the behavior of many types of dogs.
Begin your pooch quest with the audio book, “The Art of Raising
a Puppy” by The Monks of New Skete. This audio book provides
guidelines for every stage in the puppy raising process from
adopting your puppy to watching them grow into healthy adult
dogs. This comprehensive guide details how a puppy can fit into
your life and the proper care you should engage in to keep your
puppy in peak spirits.
After you have learned the physical aspects of raising a puppy
you can explore the mind of your pooch. Check out, “The Hidden
Lives of Dogs” by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas. This audio book
discusses the ages old mystery of how dogs think. Do they dream?
What goes on between their perky ears and black noses?
Any dog aficionado loves to listen to amusing dog stories.
Listen to “Tales from the Barkside” by Brian Kilcommons. Delight
in stories about the love and courage of dogs as told by two dog
trainers. As a new dog owner you will create stories with your
dog that will unfold as you bond. The relationship between pets
and their owners is strong and at times moving.
You have the comprehensive dog guide, understand the mind of
your potential puppy, and have listened to amusing stories by
dog trainers. This information will help you to become a
wonderful dog owner. Why not add to your inventory of knowledge
weekly by listening to the “Pet Talk Radio Podcast” by Dr. Harry
Cooper? This show originates in Australia and can now be heard
around the world. Listen about many different pets for fun and
entertainment.
Have your puppy listen to these audio learning resources with
you or at the very least snuggled up to your feet while you
listen.
Dog Puppy Training
A new puppy in the home excites everyone especially children but
make sure you got the puppy for a good reason and not just on a
spur of the moment feeling. Like they say dogs are for life not
just for Christmas. A puppy can bring lots of happy memories and
times but they have a lot of training and work involved to, they
are not all fun and no work!
A puppy’s temperament depends on where the puppy has been
brought up and what type of breed he is. German shepherds,
Rottweilers, bull dogs and boxers are all guard type dogs so
tend to be very loving and protective. Border and bearded
collies tend to be herding dogs and reared on farms and tend to
be quite enthusiastic and never sit still (be aware because they
are reared on a farm they may be a little bit nervous around
modern day technologies, such as bridges, loud noises etc).
Labradors, gun dogs and pointer are all hunting dogs so expect
them to be full of energy and laughable moments. Of course these
are just general expectations every dog has its day…and its
personality!
Puppy dog training is something that can be achieved in a matter
of weeks depending how much time and attention you spend on it.
You don’t need to train for hours and hours a day, a few minutes
several times a day is all it takes. The first thing you need to
train your new puppy in is obedience, commands like sit, come,
heel, stay and fetch are basic enough for them to learn. As they
get older you can incorporate commands like paw, roll over and
play dead! Training a young puppy is not as hard as you may
think as they are like a blank sheet of paper waiting to be
written on. The way and things that that they are taught will
stick to them and will influence them later on in life, although
training isn’t forever so you need spend a few minutes every day
just to keep reminding them what to do.
There are not so nice consequences involved when puppies aren’t
trained, for a start your house will constantly be a toiler
ground for them and your furniture will have massive holes in
it. Puppies are like babies and need to be taught the difference
between right and wrong, to do this you need some puppy dog
training!
Many handlers experienced or in-experienced are turning towards
training products and aids but training can be done without
these methods. Just a bit of good old hard work! A puppy may
take several months to training but when it is complete the
rewards will be well worth it, but don’t forget to top up on
your training for several minutes each day or your dog will
slowly forget and you’ll have to start all over again, with an
even bigger task, training an older dog!
Beware of Holiday Goodies for your dog or cat
The holidays mean lots of rich and fatty foods for most people.
Who can resist …… candy, cookies, fudge, egg nog, pumpkin
pie, not to mention the home cooked meals and family
togetherness? It’s part of the spirit of the season. While we
may not be able to resist the urge to overindulge ourselves, we
can and should resist the urge to overindulge our pets. Let’s
face it, we all sneak a little table treat to our pets every now
and then. It’s hard to say no to those wanting eyes. And, the
excited look on their little face when they realize they are
getting a treat is priceless. But, tread lightly down this path!!
For one, animals have a very short span of contentment. Their
contented state lasts long enough for them to swallow the last
bite. Then, those wanting eyes are right back in your face,
watching your every move… expecting… hoping… guilting …
If you head down this path, be prepared to deal with it every
single time you sit down for dinner.
But, the annoyance of a begging animal is just a minor problem.
The bigger problem is that table scraps can lead to indigestion,
upset tummies, vomiting and diarrhea. Pets have a very sensitive
system. Upsetting the balance of that system can cause them all
kinds of health problems. Table scraps can also be high in fat
and sugar, which can lead to weight problems, heart problems,
and diabetes.
So, What are the Best Types of Treats? Treats that contain
wholesome, natural ingredients are a great alternative for
keeping your pets healthy and happy. Consider treats that work
to improve the overall health of your pets. There are many out
there that promote dental health, assist with achy joints, are
high in antioxidants, or vitamin enriched.