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There are many varieties of dog collars available. The primary purpose of a collar is to provide an effective way for the owner to restrain their dog. In addition to the traditional flat buckle collar a popular choice is martingale collars. Each of type of collar or restraint is designed for a specific purpose. Some collars are appropriate for wear at all times, while others are specifically for walking the dog or for training sessions. Additionally, each type of collar is designed to fit the dog in a different way. …
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A harness can be used on virtually any dog instead of a dog collar. Dog harnesses make it simpler for you to control a pulling dog, and the harness is more comfortable for the dog.A basic dog harness goes around your dog’s chest and front legs. The clip for the leash is usually centered between your dog’s shoulder blades.
There are many reasons owners to use a dog harnesses, including behavior issues, safety concerns or medical conditions.
The harness is recommended by many dog trainers and animal behaviorists as a harness …
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A Kong is a rubber chew toy that you stuff with your dog’s favorite dog treats. Some stuffed Kong dog chew toys will provide hours of stimulating chewing fun for your dog, and you’ll have fun coming up with new stuffing recipes that your dog will really love.
Many dogs are home alone for hours each day. This time alone can be very difficult for some, symptoms of separation anxiety, boredom and loneliness are not uncommon. Before you leave for the day, try giving your dog some treat filled Kong dog chew toys, this can keep him occupied for hours.
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Dogs have 28 puppy teeth and 42 permanent teeth. Teeth begin to appear when a puppy is about four weeks of age, and are lost gradually between 14 and 30 weeks of age. During this time, puppies may eat slightly less and chew more. Hard rubber or rawhide toys made especially for dogs are a good investment to help prevent household damage during this time.
Puppy proofing your home
Toy puppies might not be able to chew their way through a whole lot of surfaces, but they can bite enough to …
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You will definitely be able to find toys your dog thinks is fun and exciting from the abundant variety of dog toys available today. But dog toys aren’t just for fun and games – the right ones aid in your pet’s mental, physical and behavioral development and enhance your dog’s wellbeing.
Safety first
Dog toys should be enjoyable and fun for your puppy, but don’t forget to ensure the toys are durable and safe. You don’t want your dog to start choking if he accidentally chews off a small piece and swallows …
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What is Clicker Training?
Clicker Training, a positive reinforcement method of animal training. What we are now call clicker training, and many think of as a new is actually an application of behavior analysis that was initially invented and developed in the sixties by Keller Breland, Marian Breland Bailey, and Bob Bailey!
Karen Pryor is one of the foremost authorities on this method, and at her website Clickertraining we find this definition:
“Clicker training” is an animal training method based on behavioral psychology that relies on marking desirable behavior and rewarding it. …
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Dog leads comes in variety of sizes and styles suitable for any type and breed of dog. In choosing the right dog lead, there are certain factors you should consider to make sure that it is suitable and comfortable for your puppy. Also, you should have more than one lead: Even a quality lead can break, be lost, or get chewed up during training. Have a back-up, or two, in case something unexpected happens.
