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Aug 09

15

The Pet Door – Improving Lives

By Bill Johns
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by Bill Johns

Asking your pet not to be able to go out to relieve himself for eight to ten hour stretches is a lot to ask. If you're a pet owner and work outside the home I'm sure you already understand this. This only creates stress for both pet and owner.

Then, regardless of how much we love our pets there are always those times when you are home and your pet annoys you because he needs to go out to relieve himself or just to play outside. This can be a hassle especially if you are trying to get things done.

Did you know their is a simple solution to these problems? Yes, it's a pet door. More freedom for you. More freedom for your pet. Pet doors eliminate these problems and more. No more coming home to clean up after your pet. No more interruptions while fixing dinner.

The pet door itself is not that difficult to install provided you can follow directions and you're handy with tools. If not then it's fairly inexpensive to have a handyman install it for you.

Before getting your pet door you will need some basic information. The height and width of your pet, What type of pet door is best for you. Patio pet door, electronic, or wall. There are many varieties available for you to choose from.

While looking for your new pet door keep in mind how difficult it will be to install as some are more difficult than others. In any event you may just want to ask for the help of a neighbor or friend or the services of a handyman.

Pet doors come in many different sizes, shapes, colors and of course vary in price. That's why you need to do your research before making a final decision on which door you want to go with. My preference is an electronic pet door. It offers many advantages over other types.

The electronic pet door is activated by a signaling device attached to your pets collar. This gives you the peace of mind of knowing the door remains sealed, keeping out unwanted guests and only opens and closes when your pet approaches it. This also reduces the loss of heating and air conditioning.

After you've installed your pet door it's time to train your pet to use it. Just like training your pet to do anything the best course of action is encouragement and reward. They will catch on soon enough. Then both you and your pet can enjoy the new found freedom a pet door brings.

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Jul 09

27

Dog Training – Crate Training Pros and Cons

By Daniel Varena
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by Daniel Varena

Debate continues about whether or not crate training dogs is healthy or harmful.

With crate training the dog is put in a cage, usually made out of plastic or metal that?s about the size of your dog, for shorter periods of time over the day.

People in favor state that crate training gives the dogs a refuge where he can ?hide? and feel comfortable. It?s much like a little room just for him. Your dog feels safe in there, because of all the toys and other objects with a familiar smell. It?s his retreat from the hectic world around him.

Supporters of crate training will tell you that it is much easier to potty train your puppy. As dogs don?t like to soil their nest they will wait until they?re set lose before doing a pee or a pooh.

On the other hand, opponents argue that locking your dog into a cage with just enough space to turn around undermines his nature to explore. The dog can?t wander around and isn?t stimulated by new experiences.

People against the use of crates argue that puppies do play in their own waste as can sometimes be seen in pet shop windows. Locking the dog away, they say, is more for the convenience of the owner than for the well-being of the dog.

No doubt both sides have some good and some bad points. Objective studies on the issue are scarce and equally divided. Provided certain 'rules' are respected, there's probably no harm, and possibly some good, in crate training.

Make sure that your dog is never longer than 2 hours in his crate. Whenever you let him out of his crate, take him immediately to the place where you want him to evacuate. And after that take him for a walk and let him do all the exploration he can.

Opponents worry that crated dogs can injure themselves when they try to escape or from rowdiness inside the cage. Check to ensure there are no sharp edges in the crate, and that the crate is strong enough to withstand the dog's normal behavior. Above all, make sure the crate can't tip over.

People in favor of crate training say that a crate trained dog is much easier to travel with. They?re used to the crate, that is also used for car, train and air travel. They are comfortable in their crate, above all if they have some of their own toys with them.

On the other hand critics state that it?s better to leave your dog at home and ask someone else to take care of him when you?re traveling. Apart from their walks and other short trips, dogs feel best when they are on familiar territory.

But you must be the judge. You should give crate training a try and decide if crate training is beneficial for you and your dog.

About the Author:
Author Daniel Varena helps people to train their dog and on his website razas de perros you can read a lot more articles. You can also get all sort of tools to make training your dog easy in his shop tienda mascotas

Jul 09

26

Puppy Training Tips On Effective Crate Training

By Geraldine Dimarco
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by Geraldine Dimarco

Want to hear something crazy? People need vacations. Have you ever had a crazy day wherein you simply wanted to leave everything and spend some time alone to revive yourself? You probably have a boss who begrudgingly gives you only the weekends to relax. What if one day he decides to personally plan a vacation for you, will that help you appreciate him? Don't you agree that retreats actually help the person live a fuller and a more stress-free life?

Canines operate in a similar fashion. They need to find a secure place to nest in once in a while. It is a deeply primal instinct that goes back several decades, even centuries. A masters responsibility is to lead them into things that we know are good for their well-being. This is an article that aims to do just that with puppy training tips on the often misunderstood but terribly useful crate training.

Crate training a puppy sounds like a really bad form of canine punishment you don't want to get involved in. Truth be known, it's actually helpful in animal training; specifically potty training. You see, as much as he is able to, dogs will not unload dog matter on his personal space. This means that a crate trained puppy will wait until he is released from the pen before he eliminates, therefore giving you something to work with in terms of scheduling his feeding and potty time. Make sure to use a crate that is comfortable but small enough for him not to use a part of it as a toilet.

This crate should be placed inside your bedroom or living room. Never forcefully push the puppy inside this place, he should enter willingly. Put in interesting dog toys and some favorite treats. Begin to feed him inside the crate. Remember the secret is to make this place as pleasant as possible. This should be his haven from all the busyness of a dogs life so do not take him here as punishment for wrong behavior.

Now the puppy is already accustomed to being inside the crate, close the enclosure for a few minutes at a time. Make sure he hears you and knows you are still in the room. If he gets upset for no pressing reason, do not let him out until he quiets down. If you do, he will use crying to get what he wants in the future.

If all goes well, the puppy will now be accustomed to a closed crate and is probably not noticing you as much anymore. Begin to go out of the room for longer periods of time. With the puppy toys distracting him, he is now at ease and even enjoying this time of play and quiet time. Keep in mind your puppy's physical limitations and do not leave him alone for more than four hours at a time without going potty.

With these puppy training tips, expect a new found freedom in living life with your pet. No more difficult sleeping and potty training times. No more shortened vacations due to the puppy's inability to behave and stay put. Your pet is a happier, well-adjusted dog on top it all. Go ahead, book that spa appointment you never had time for. Enjoy! After patiently crate training a puppy as well as you just did, you deserve nothing less.

About the Author:
Geraldine Dimarco enjoys the advantages of effectively crate training a puppy. Get helpful Puppy Training Tips you can tray with your dogs today.

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