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Foods dogs should not eat

Foods dogs should not eat

Before you are tempted to give some of your food to your dog you must ensure that you are not going to harm it through your misguided kindness. Some foodstuffs that are ok for us can be extremely dangerous for your dog, others may make a dog a little ill.

How I keep my dogs' teeth and gums healthy

How I keep my dogs' teeth and gums healthy

I know everyone is different but I felt that brushing a dogs teeth is not natural so I look at alternative ways of keeping his teeth and gums healthy and clean.

What to do if you find a lost or stray dog

What to do if you find a lost or stray dog

If you come across a dog that appears to be lost or a stray the first thing you should do is stand quietly at a distance and observe it just to make sure he does not appear injured or terrified. If you approach too quickly, the dog may bolt or worse, may be aggressive towards you.

What to do if your dog is lost or stolen

What to do if your dog is lost or stolen

One of the biggest fears of a dog owner is if their beloved pet runs off or escapes and does not return or worse still is stolen. If your dog is lost you need to act quickly.

What to have in a first aid kit for dogs

What to have in a first aid kit for dogs

Unexpected accidents often seem to happen when the vets are closed and if your dog has a cut, bruise or strain, you should be prepared and able to treat them. If you have a dog it is a good idea to have a fairly comprehensive first aid kit in your house.

Teaching a dog to lie down

Teaching a dog to lie down

Knowing the down command keeps your dog out of trouble and safe from harm especially when they are a short distance away from you. Teaching your dog down is also very useful if you have a dog who is fearful as when dogs lie down they are automatically more relaxed.

Teaching a dog to drop it

Teaching a dog to drop it

The Drop command is similar to the leave command but used when the dog has something in its mouth that you want them to immediately release. This command is especially important with puppies as they tend to pick up anything which can sometimes be hazardous or even potentially poisonous.

Training a dog to leave it

Training a dog to leave it

Teaching your dog the leave command is something you will naturally do, especially if you get a puppy. Puppies are inquisitive and pick up everything, sometimes nasty and potentially dangerous non-edibles or poisonous edibles, and often your prize belongings.

Training your dog to wait

Training your dog to wait

Once your puppy knows the stay command you can move onto teaching it wait. The wait command is useful to keep your dog from charging through doorways or across roads before you are ready for it to do so.

Training a dog the stay command

Training a dog the stay command

The stay command should be tackled after your dog already mastered and responds well to the come and sit command. You need to clearly differentiate between the stay and wait command, something that confused me when I was training my first puppy. Stay means exactly that - your dog must remain how and where you put him in a stay until you return to him and give another command or release him

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