Before telling you what it’s about, I just want you to be clear on what it is NOT.

It is NOT a guide to dog training that teaches you how to get your dog to obey by hitting, scolding or abusing your dog.

It does NOT encourage you to punish or hurt your dog in any way.

Here’s what it IS about…

You’ll learn how to get your dog to WANT to please you and WANT to
be a good dog.

He’ll learn:

- Where and when it is appropriate to bark
- To stop digging up your yard
- To stop chewing your furniture and clothes
- To stop being aggressive towards people and other dogs
- To stop whining, especially at night.
- To stop bolting out the front door
- To stop pulling on the leash
- To stop jumping up on strangers and other family members
- Potty training secrets, and a whole lot more!

And he’ll learn how to do all of this using his natural dog instincts (rather than human psychology).

You’ll discover that mistakes that you are probably making, such as giving your dog attention when he jumps up on you (e.g., petting, or scolding) and others, are communicating the wrong message to your dog.

You’ll find out how you should communicate to your dog.

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It’s not your fault, most other dog owners make these same mistakes and you’ll be so impressed with the changes in your dogs behavior once you read this essential book.

There’s even a FREE course to start you off in the right direction!

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Under the new rules:

* Owners will be limited to two dogs outdoors at a time, whether walking on sidewalks, playing in parks or elsewhere.

* Pit bulls will be barred from the downtown borough.

* Muzzles will also be made obligatory for particularly ill-behaved dogs in public spaces.

* Police will be specifically empowered to shoot on sight dogs considered very dangerous.

The new rules are all designed to protect increasingly uncomfortable pedestrians from dogs accompanied by negligent, careless or discourteous owners. It will also improve children’s safety around dogs and prevent dogs biting. Plus protect ‘family pets on leashes’ from uncontrolled and aggressive dog fights.

I think these new rules are definitely a step in the right direction. My personal beleif is that dogs should be either on a leash or wearing a muzzle whilst in public places, including parks.

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Reinforcement means you are strengthening a behaviour. If you give a dog a treat for sitting, sitting is reinforced, because your dog hopes to get a treat next time he sits too.

Punishment means you are suppressing a behaviour. Techniques such as water sprays, rattle bottles, electronic dog collars come into the punishment category. If your dog does something ‘bad’ and gets a spray of water, he’ll associate the behaviour with the punishment and (hopefully!) stop doing the ‘bad’ thing.

For punishment to work, it needs to be relevant, immediate - you’re dog won’t remember what he did ‘wrong’ ten minutes ago.

Ask yourself how you would like your dog to behave. Do you want a dog who sits calmly and ignores visitors? If so, the question becomes: “How do I get my dog to sit calmly and ignore distractions?”
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Now you can create a training plan. The components are simple. “Sit” is fairly straightforward. To sit for a prolonged time is a “stay.” Ignoring is usually taught as a “leave it” command.

All of these actions are behaviours you can reinforce with fun things like kibble, treats, toys and attention.

Initially, you must invest some time teaching the meaning of these basic commands. You cannot expect a dog to comply if he does not understand what you want.

Most dogs benefit from some fun sessions at a training class to at least get a good understanding of these basic commands. Obedience classes also allow you to practise in a group environment. Other people support your goals and help you achieve results.

Pet dogs should learn to sit for everything they want in life. “Sit-stay” in the kitchen keeps dogs off counters. “Leave it” keeps dogs from taking food or jumping at unwanted times. These commands are skills every dog (and dog owner) needs to know.

Calm, structured routines create solid behaviours.

When you start with a good training strategy, your dog will understand what is expected. When your daily routine reinforces good behaviour, it will motivate your dog to comply.

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A few years ago, you would have been considered barking mad or over-indulgent if you’d answered ‘yes’ to this - but not anymore!

A poll published last week showed that around 90 percent of Americans consider their dog or cat a part of their human family, and 65 percent of Americans buy gifts for their pets during the holidays.

A gift under the tree for your dog is now the norm. It might just be a bag of his favourite treats, a new bone or a new toy - but dogs aren’t left out on the presents.

But thats not all!

For many dog owners a present is just the start, they throw a party for them, have them photographed with Santa, or give them a spa treatment.

My dog Monty, has got his own Christmas list too. ‘He’ buys presents for his other doggy friends and some humans!

What have you bought for your dog this year?

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In the cities, a shortage of space, apartment regulations and long working hours often means that people are unable to keep a dog of their own, full time. So with dog rental, its possible to have a dog for just an hour or two at a time.

And with costs as low as 1,500 yen (£6.30) an hour to rent a dog - the most popular rental animal - the practice is as accessible as it is popular.

Many people are now ‘regulars’ and rent their favourite dog for a walk and playtime every day. Its also become a social event, with friends renting together. Others use the dog rental scheme as a ‘trial run’ for having a dog of their own.

Maybe it will catch on in the rest of the world, who knows????

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The scheme involves teens aged 11-17, with programs to help learn social skills, build self-esteem, cultivate social responsibility, develop leadership abilities and connect to their peers, to adult mentors, and to their communities.

They are working with the local dog shelter.

Shelter dogs are often under-socialized, under-trained, and full of energy: in other words, full of potential. It takes hard work, patience and determination to turn an unruly lab or suspicious spaniel into a well mannered house pet. Unfortunately most homes don’t have the time for intense training and most shelters certainly don’t have the staff or resources.

But the teens are making a real difference. By training and socialising the dogs, the dogs have a much higher chance of finding a new home.

Great idea!!!!!!!!!!

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But the growing number of shampoos poses another question - which one is right for your dog?

Here are some general guidelines:-

* For dogs with greasy skin, look for a shampoo with benzoyl peroxide as the active ingredient. This is the same medication used in many acne medications, and it helps kill bacteria and dissolves grease.

* For dogs with dry,flaky skin (dandruff), look for a shampoo with sulfur and salicylic acid as active ingredients. These help to dissolve loose flakes off the surface of the skin.

* For dogs that have generally itchy skin, shampoos containing oatmeal protein are helpful.

Always look for shampoos without many artificial colours or perfumes as these can irritate the dog’s skin.

Be careful not to get any shampoo in the dog’s eyes, or down his ears.

And always rinse the coat thoroughly so no shampoo is left in the fur as this too can cause skin irritation.

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Now dogs have got their own social networking site, nicknamed ‘FaceBark’, where dogs have their own profile, their own friends and can send their favourite dogs a treat!

The website has a serious side too. It has been created by the Dogs Trust who care for more than 14,000 dogs each year and the site contains entries from stray or abandoned animals the charity is trying to rehome.

Sounds good to me!

Have a look at my Monty

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and send him a treat!

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How do kids recognize an unsafe dog?

Kids have an instinct to ‘make friends’ with the dogs they bump into. And almost always this will be a pleasant experience for the child and the dog.

To keep your kids completely safe, the advice would be never to have any contact with a dog they don’t know.

Whilst this is the ’safe’ advice, the kids would be missing out on the fun of a doggy encounter and possibly make them nervous or fearful of dogs in the future.

To keep dogs and kids safe during a meeting, my advise would be:
* if the dog is significantly larger than the child, best to avoid contact
* if the dog is running free and there is no sign of the owner, best to avoid contact
* if the child is not used to stroking dogs, best to avoid contact. Even the friendliest dog will get grumpy if poked and pulled by an inquisitive child.
* if the child is eating a snack, best to avoid contact. The child’s bag of chips will probably be at ‘nose-level’ for the dog, and most dogs will give in to the temptation of sneeking a treat for themselves!
* if the kid has a ball, best to avoid contact. The dog will probably think that the ball is there for him to play with and may try to take it off the child

If the kids are playing and running around in the park and a strange dog comes running in, the best advice is to stay still. If the kid runs away, the dog will think this is a game and chase the child. A still child will be ‘boring’ to the dog and the dog will soon move onto something more interesting!

Remember to be vigilant and carefully supervise any contact between a kid and a dog, particularly during a chance meeting in the park.

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