Looking Out for the Big Guys

Catch up on the latest Dr. Jane’s HealthyPetNet Foundation news. This month’s featured award recipient is the Big Dog Ranch Rescue, which rescues large dogs from dire circumstances in South and Central Florida.

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Have you ever found freshly dug holes in your backyard? Or bits of your favorite chair strewn across your den? Are you the proud parent of a canine that greets your guests by repeatedly jumping on them? Does your furry friend beg at the table, bark incessantly or strategically deposit her poo next to the dining room table? Simply put, if your dog could star in a film entitled “Dogs Gone Wild”, then you share a common complaint among dog lovers worldwide: frustrating behavioral problems.

There is one thing that unites all behavioral problems – they are undesirable to the pet parent. Behavioral problems are the most common complaint received by veterinarians at annual exam time. Whatever the complaint – whether it’s barking, chewing, digging, chasing, biting or aggression – many dogs exhibit problem behaviors. If you’re wondering what could cause these ongoing stresses in your relationship with your canine, you’re not alone. Read the whole article here

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My Shorty looking at me calling her name…

If you ask anybody about their dog`s name, the answer will be:  “Well, my dog knows her name really well.”  In fact, MOST DOGS DO NOT KNOW THEIR NAME, WE JUST THINK THEY DO. And, only a few people actually do teach this life-saving skill.

I actually already wrote an article about this a few years back, check it out here:
http://www.happypetstop.com/dognamesheet.shtml

When you call your dog’s name this should mean: “eye contact”, “stop and look at me”.
Once you have taught your dog name recognition, this will become a sign in any situation/place of your dog’s response to you.  If you and your dog are doing some new training, or you are in a new place, and your dog won’t respond to it’s name (once you have taught it) then it won’t respond to any other command eith (usually).

Responding to you instantly is so important, not just for daily living, but, in emergencies.  Responding to you could mean the difference between getting hurt and being safe!

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How can you train your dog to respond?  Try this: (Dogster.com Tips)

1. Feed your dog 2 – 5 treats (treats your dog really likes)

2. Say your dog’s name, and immediately place a treat in her mouth.

3. When she has gobbled up her treat, say her name and do stip 2 again.

4. Do this often throughout the day.

5. Do this in different places, areas.

6. Do this over and over, and in different tones of voices, even the rest of the family members.  This is so important to teach your dog…listen to their name

Tor ruin a response from your dog, to scare away your dog, just do this:

*  Use your dog’s name as a punishment (yelling at her when she is in trouble).
*  Use your dog’s name to call her to something she doesn’t like (a bath, for instance).
*  Say your dog’s name over, and over, and over, and over, and over, and over, and over, and over again in environments that surpass your level of training while she ignores you.

Hearing their name should be the very best thing to a dog.  You want your dog’s tail to wag, his eyes to sparkle when you call their name….never to be afraid.   If you get the above response from your dog, why would he ever NOT respond to your voice, your calling him?

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Our holistic veterinarian has created not one, but two masterpieces of canine nutrition! We now offer premium canned dog foods formulated especially for breakfast and dinner. Your dog will flip for Turkey & Shrimp Breakfast in Broth, a savory omelet-inspired serving of turkey, shrimp, eggs, red skinned potatoes, red bell peppers and cheddar cheese. And at the end of the day, they’ll relish the delectable Chicken & Crab Dinner in Sauce, featuring organic chicken, crab, eggs, carrots, red skinned potatoes, peas and apples in an appetizing sauce.

My Katie, a Golden Retriever as a puppy. She turned into a golden “thief”.  She loved stealing certain things

When Dr. Jane formulated Life’s Abundance Premium Canned Healthy Foods for dogs, she was guided by three beliefs: that optimal health can be achieved through advanced nutrition; that more natural ingredients make more nutritious foods; and that every ingredient should have an intended benefit. When you feed your dog Life’s Abundance, you have Dr. Jane’s complete assurance of optimal nutrition and great taste!