Pedigree Choice Cuts Variety Pack Food for Dogs by Pedigree

Product Features Flavor: Beef, Country Stew | Size: 13.2-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24) Meaty chunks in a delicious gravy dogs love. Optimal levels of oil and minerals to nourish skin & coat. Highly digestible ingredients, so nutrients are easily absorbed. Product Description Flavor: Beef, Country Stew | Size: 13.2-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24) Pedigree Combo Pack - Beef & Country Stew - 24 x 13.2 oz Pedigree Choice Cuts in Gravy dinners provide optimal levels of oil and minerals to promote a healthy skin and coat. This combo pack includes beef and country stew flavors, for dinners that are not just nutritious but delicious too. 24-pack of 13.2 oz. cans. Click Here to find out more: http://www.amazo...

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Newman's Own Organics Adult Dog Food Formula by Newman's Own

Important Information IngredientsChicken, Organic Barley, Organic Oats, Organic Peas, Chicken Meal, Organic Sorghum, Organic Soybean Meal, Chicken Fat (Naturally Stabilized With Mixed Tocopherols [A Source of Vitamin E]), Organic Brown Rice, Organic Millet, Organic Rice, Organic Flax Seed, Dicalcium Phosphate, Organic Carrots, Chicken Liver, Sea Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Dried Kelp, Parsley, Zinc Amino Acid Complex (Source of Chelated Zinc), Choline Chloride, Iron Amino Acid Complex (Source of Chelated Iron), Vitamin E Supplement, Rosemary Extract, Manganese Amino Acid Complex (Source of Chelated Manganese), Lecithin, Copper Amino Acid Complex (Source of Chelated Copper), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate,...

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Diamond Naturals Dry Food for Adult Dog, Beef and Rice Formula, 40 Pound Bag by Diamond Pet Foods

Product Description Beef protein provides optimal nutrition for dogs that prefer the taste of beef, or are sensitive to chicken or corn. Diamond Naturals Beef Meal & Rice Adult Formula Dry Dog Food provides guaranteed levels of vitamin E and selenium ensure that your dog is receiving optimum antioxidant nutrition, while Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids keep the skin and coat healthy and shiny. Important Information IngredientsBeef meal, cracked pearled barley, whole grain brown rice, rice bran, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), beet pulp, egg product, flaxseed, natural flavor, brewers dried yeast, potassium chloride, salt, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate,...

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Puppy Foundation

Puppies! Don't leave it too late! Puppies learn incredibly quickly and these early training sessions are designed to allow them to build confidence and social skills with adults, children and other dogs in a controlled environment as well as learning all the basics of training. Our sessions are designed to be fun, relaxed and enjoyable for you, your family and your puppy. Puppy Foundation First time dog/puppy owner?  This 2 hour session is perfect if you are new to the canine world.  Information and knowledge is gained in this session along with practical exercises including: - The importance of controlling your puppy with assertive, fun methods. - Potty/toilet training - Socialisation & basic behaviour - Exercise and nutrition...

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How To Train A Puppy - The Essential Steps

1. Puppy House Training Potty training causes many puppy owners a world of pain. It doesn't have to be so difficult, I've had lots of success with this step-by-step outdoor puppy house training method. 2. Puppy Housebreaking - The Indoor Potty Follow this method to successfully housebreak your puppy indoors. This new improved method takes over from puppy paper training and dog litterbox training. 3. Puppy Crate Training The crate is an invaluable training tool for all puppy owners. It's a great way to establish good habits in your puppy and prevent undesirable and destructive ones. The crate is never a tool for punishment! 4. Puppy Socialization Puppy socialization is a crucial period for all puppies. It is the time where you...

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Puppy Training Tips - Jumping

As a little bundle of fur, there's not a lot of harm that your puppy can do to you when he jumps up on you in excitement as soon as you walk in the door. A year from now, however it could be a different story altogether. Jumping, in a puppy, no matter what the breed, is never a good habit.  Even if your dog is a small sized breed that will probably not be able to injure you the way, say a Labrador or German Shepherd jumping on you could, he could still injure a child.  Not to mention that he can dirty your clothes and mess up your hair, when you're all ready to go out.  Besides, your puppy can actually lose balance and fall over,...

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Puppy Proofing Your Home

The process of preparing your house for your new bundle of joy will begin before he arrives.  Take time to make your house a safe and comfortable environment for your little pup. Remember, unlike a newborn baby, your pup will be old enough to walk around and explore on his own. Even if you confine him to a crate, there will be times when he's allowed to roam the house and yard free. Puppy Proofing Inside the  House Before you bring your new pup home, take a look at your house through his eyes.  Get down on your hands and knees, and begin looking at your house the way a pup would. What would he find interesting enough to chew or put in his mouth? Which...

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Housetraining Your Puppy

If you've just become the owner of a brand new pup, the first item on your agenda is, no doubt, house training.  Pups need to eliminate as many as as six times a day, and the sooner you begin the house training process, the less damage your carpets and furnishings will suffer!  Take heart, though. House training a puppy is easier than house training an adult dog. Prepare to invest some amount of time and effort into house training your puppy.  If you can't spare time for house training, you should seriously reconsider your decision to get a dog.  House  training will require conditioning techniques, and will call for some effort on your part. If your...

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Responsible Dog Ownership

Owning a dog is a serious responsibility, one that should not be taken lightly.  But what exactly does being a responsible dog owner mean?  Well, when broken down, it is easy, but it does involve a few different elements. First of all, you’ve got to make sure that your dog does not become a nuisance to others.  Your dog shouldn’t be out roaming the streets, destroying property, chasing animals or children, leaving excrement in the park, barking incessantly, etc.   In sum, it really comes down to proper control of your dog, good dog training, cleaning up after your good friend, and giving him or her the proper attention and exercise that is needed.  Here are some golden rules for owning a dog. There are...

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Dog Obedience Training Advice

Obedience training is an important part of responsible dog ownership.  Obedience training techniques lay the foundation for a well behaved and well adjusted dog, who has no trouble participating in family life at home, and is equally at ease in the presence of others. The lack of proper obedience training can be traced to the number of dog attacks that occur in the UK.  A dog that hasn't been trained to obey his master's commands is a nuisance to society, and sooner or later, ends up as a social outcast.  He is unsafe to have around children, even those in your own home. He is a nuisance to neighbors, a threat to people in the street, and a danger...

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Dog Training Tips

Be Positive --  It is necessary to use positive reinforcement when you train your dog or puppy by offering some dog treats and a lot of praise if he performs something correctly.  During the initial training sessions you can offer both verbal praise as well as treats. Remember, this is fun! Firm and Friendly --  When you give commands such as heel and come, you want to use a happy, friendly voice.  On the other hand, you will want a lower, firmer voice for sit, down, and stay.  Start Young…but not too early   -  The ideal time to start training begins at six to eight weeks, maybe even earlier depending on the puppy.  But remember, it’s never too late to teach a dog...

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Using The Right Dog Training Technique

Imagine being able to take your dog with you, anywhere you go… and know that he’ll listen and obey! Imagine being able to take him to a picnic and tell him to lay down… even if there are 30 children running around, dropping pieces of hot dogs and burgers.    Yet your dog is so well trained that he just lays there with a lazy smile on his face! Or perhaps you decide to take your dog with you to pick up some bagels for a Sunday brunch. Instead of leaving Fido in the car, you take him with you. As you walk into the store, you motion for your dog to lay down outside, next to the entrance… and he actually stays there until you return!!! (I did this with a German Shepherd I owned named, “Buck.” While I was inside, another...

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How to Train A Dog to Drop the Tennis Ball

Kvac writes: First, let me say your books have been very helpful to me and my dogs!!!! I would like your help on a specific problem, although my dog has made great strides in the down position and in retrieving he has for some reason got a problem with wanting to release his ball once he is back tome and I mean he will not let go for anything! #1: Tell him to drop it, then give him a tug on the leash. When he drops the ball, immediately kick it and let him chase it. Once the dog learns that you’re just going to throw it again, he will realize that the faster he drops it, the faster he gets to chase it again. #2: If the dog won’t drop it when you correct him, then put a flat collar on him and then lift him straight up. The...

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The Truth About Training A Dog At The Dog Park

This idea of taking your dog to a dog park is not a good one. Why?    Because: #1) It’s not natural for the dog. We’re not talking about human children who need to be socialized with other kids throughout their infancy. Dogs learn dominant and submissive behavior and how to interact with other dogs from 6 to 8 weeks of age. This two week period is called a critical stage, and a small amount of exposure will have a lasting effect on your dog’s personality. When you throw your dog in with all kinds of other dogs (from other packs) the first thing they need to do is establish who’s dominant and who’s submissive. And yes, they’ll tussle to do this, often. If you have two really dominant dogs, they may even fight to...

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Teach Your Dog Obedience Commands, In This Order

Brandee N writes: I bought your book about two weeks ago. Finally, someone has written a dog training book that makes sense. Good Job…bet it took a lot of time to put all of it together, huh?   The reason I am writing to you is because I am confused about some things that deal with teaching the down/stay and sit/stay. Tell me if this sounds like I have it right: First, teach her (the dog) how to do the command doing repetitions and placing her in the correct position immediately after saying the command. Then, working up to the point you can just stand up straight and have her respond. Next, work up distance and time then add distractions and practice in different places. Finally, go to the long line and then the tab...

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How To Get Fast Dog Training Results

Want to know the fastest way to start getting dog obedience result? Actually, it’s the very same secret you need to know to have a successful relationship with your spouse, your kids, your parents and your friends. Have I got your attention? Are you wondering:  What one thing could it be?  What one “element” could possibly be so powerful that it can completely change my relationship with my dog, my spouse, my children, and my parents and friends? Aretha Franklin knew the answer: R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Without respect, you can’t even begin to expect that your dog will listen to you, anywhere you go. Forget about fancy techniques and tricks to get your dog to obey. Without respect, your dog will do none of it. ...

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HITTING, SPANKING, SMACKING, SLAPPING

In dog training (or in ANY interaction with ANY species, for that matter!), there is no room for direct angry contact of any human body part (e.g. hand, foot) to any part of the dog’s body. Of course, there IS room for kind contact of any kind: petting, patting, stroking, etc. Hitting does not teach a dog anything. Spanking only vents YOUR anger, YOUR frustration. Slapping only teaches a dog to shy away from your hand (become hand-shy). Smacking can result in your dog snapping back at you! What other recourse does he have? He can’t tell you or even ask you to stop. He can’t push your hand or foot away. A dog’s mouth is his hand, and he will use it similarly. ...

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RE-NAMING A DOG

Puppies in a litter are often named by the breeder reflecting a physical attribute the pup has (“Big Boy”, “Socks”, “Brownie”), or because of a specific collar color the breeder has put on them (in the case of dogs looking the same, like Golden Retrievers).Rescue dogs either come with the name they had at their previous home (if known), or a name given to them by the shelter or rescuer.There is no reason not to re-name a rescue dog or new puppy that you adopt into your home. If you use that name in a positive manner and always associated with good things, the dog will quickly learn to understand that name means HIM!I own 2 rescue dogs. Both came from not-so-bad situations....

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CHECKLIST FOR WELL-ADJUSTED, WELL-BEHAVED DOGS

Able to walk on a loose leash without pulling Able to greet friends and strangers without jumping or shying away Able to walk without chasing bicycles, children, cars, squirrels, rabbits, balls, other dogs, etc Can quiet barking on command Understands nipping and mouthing is not allowed Able to be left alone at home without destruction, barking or anxiety Able to play, chew and relax without constant interaction with owner Able to relinquish food, toys or inappropriate objects at owner's bidding Can be groomed or handled without complaint Is reliable with housebreaking Veterinarian or groomer can handle dog without a problem Does not rush through doorways ahead of owner Interacts appropriately with children Able to tolerate accidental...

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FUN Things You Can Teach Your Dog

When you are looking to interact with your dog in other ways rather than the typical walks and obedience work, you can teach her thinking games.  Often, if you identify what your dog already has an aptitude for, you can develop on that.  Does she use her eyes or her nose more?  Below are some ideas to get you started: Names of family members/pets: "Where's ________?  Go find ________!" Find it - teach a "sit" and "wait" while you go hide the item, then come back and release with, "OK!  Go Find _____!"  Start with the item close - even in the same room, and help her. Find a person - teach a "sit" and "wait" while someone hides, and release with, "OK!  Go find ______!"  Or, if the...

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Stop Puppy Chewing By Suzanne

So you want to stop puppy chewing? Cewing can be a huge source of frustration – not to mention a major expense – for many puppy owners.  A bit like having babies, nothing can quite prepare you for the trail of destruction something so small can create in your once well-ordered and tidy home. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard an exasperated puppy owner complaining: “But I’ve given him a whole bunch of chew toys of his own – I don’t understand why he had to go and chew up my sofa/best rug/cashmere sweater/cellphone etc!” And herein lies the crux of the issue. Most puppy owners don’t actually understand the reasons for puppy chewing, or that some of this undesirable behaviour might actually be caused directly...

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Dog Obedience Training - Is Your Dog Smarter Than You? By Becky

When it comes to dog obedience training many owners think they have their dog under perfect control when, quite often, it is completely the other way round. Okay, so your dog might ‘sit’ when you ask him to or even ‘shake a paw’, but when it comes to day-to-day living are you really so confident that you have the upper hand or is your dog calling the shots? Intelligence Quiz Answer the five questions below to see how clever your dog is: 1. If you’re relaxing on the couch watching your favourite TV program and your dog comes up to you with his favourite toy in his mouth and nudges your leg do you: A. Completely ignore him B. Stroke him but ask him to lie down C. Quit watching your program and join in a game 2. ...

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Why Is Your Dog Jumping Up On People? By Suzanne

Let’s face it, a crazy dog jumping on people does nothing for your social life. Whether it be a couple of friends coming round for a coffee or a full blown evening meal for your partner’s work colleagues, no matter how much effort you put into creating a warm welcome, nothing can compete with the over-enthusiastic welcome of a highly excited, slobbering hound launching itself at your guests’ chests at high speed as soon as you open the front door. Dogs jumping on people is a common problem and can cause a lot of stress in an otherwise calm household. But to effectively tackle the problem, you first need to understand exactly why your dog is jumping on people. Instinctive Behaviour As pack animals, dogs are highly social and...

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More Puppy Obedience Training By Becky

Puppy obedience training doesn’t have to be boring. In addition to the standard basic training commands – sit, stay, down, come, heel – you and your dog can have lots of fun working on more advanced training that focuses on working your dog’s individual talents. It will also help prevent problem behaviour. Wasted Talents Dogs which were originally bred to do a certain kind of work are likely to be specialists in that field – for example, collies love to herd, retrievers love to retrieve, terriers love to chase and dig and hounds love to track. The problem is that in our modern society, dogs are seldom used for the purposes for which they were originally bred. And if you fail to give your dog a suitable replacement activity, he...

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Separation Anxiety And Dogs By Suzanne

Why Does It Happen? Anxiety related problems – and, in particular, separation anxiety – usually occur as a result of a dog’s over-attachment to its owner.  Essentially, the dog becomes so emotionally attached to its owner that as soon as it is left alone it feels enormous tension – and this manifests itself in numerous undesirable ways. Dogs that suffer from separation anxiety may display one or all of the following characteristics in their owner’s absence: soiling, destructiveness, excessive barking/whining and even self mutilation.  As with dominance aggression, separation anxiety is a behavior that owners find difficult to live with. In fact, owners often make the problem worse by venting their own frustrations...

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Supercharge Dog Obedience Training With The Help Of A Clicker By Becky

When it comes to dog obedience, clicker training is still a relatively new training tool but is quickly gaining popularity as more and more professional trainers see the benefits. Clicker training can improve your dog’s health, activity and attitude and generally make him more contented. What Is Clicker Training? Clicker training is the popular term for a science-based system called ‘operant conditioning’. In short, it is a method which relies upon giving positive reinforcement and a marker signal to build a new behaviour. The first to develop and expand the clicker technique were dolphin trainers but now all sorts of ‘untrainable’ animals are being taught to respond to the clicker – even cats. The reason for its success is...

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