Crate Training Tips - How to crate train your dogWritten by Moses Chia
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It is not advisable to crate a young puppy for long period of time – about 2 hour and pup should always be exercised before being crated. It’s quite normal for dogs to kick up a fuss, bark and moan while in crate. If these things happen, do not give your dog any attention! Yes! Do not even look in his direction. Dogs are intelligent animals – Don’t let him know that he’ll get your attention when he kicks up a fuss. Simply ignore him! Let your dog out only when he settles down. *if it’s a young puppy whom you’ve just introduce crate to, maybe you can offer him a treat in crate to calm him down. Whatever you do, don’t let him out of crate at that very moment!* The exception I can think of is if you think your dog has to relieve himself. Even so, bring it out only after he stops barking. Another exception is when your dog is chewing on himself. Let him out immediately and consult a trainer or behaviorist. Lastly, dog should not be crate for too long day after day. He’ll develop destructive behaviors and anxiety problems. If you notice that your dog displays hyper active behavior compare to before, you might be crating him for too long! Most important of all, never ever punish your dog in crate, he’ll dread going back to crate. It is meant to be a comfortable and safe space, not where he’ll get punish.
Moses Chia is a dog lover and owner of http://DogsObedienceTraining.com – The dog training resource site for a happier and healthier dog. You are welcome to reprint this article if you keep the content and live link intact.
| | The Geriatric (Older) DogWritten by Moses Chia
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Medical attention You’ll probably find that your older dog needs more medical attention than before because this is time where age-related problems start to kick in. If possible, try to make more than just an annual visit to vet and keep vaccinations up to date. A yearly geriatric screen, including blood and x-ray would also be useful to keep a closer eye on his health. Patience Patience is a key factor on your part when you deal with your beloved dog as he grows older. More often than not, he will develop age related problems such as tooth decay, periodontal diseases, vision impairment, hearing loss and also less active than before. In any case, try to give them more time and understanding because they are not in their prime anymore. With enough love and care, older dogs can still continue their enjoyment of life well into old age. Take good care of me when I get old. Someday you will be as old as me and you will see how it feels. ~ unknown dog
Moses Chia is a dog lover and owner of http://DogsObedienceTraining.com – The dog training resource site for a happier and healthier dog. You are welcome to reprint this article if you keep the content and live link intact.
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