Puppy housetraining –

The all time favorite issue. Potty training! No different than when we potty trained our children, process is somewhat similar. Patience, consistency and confinement does trick. Do yourself a favor, get a crate for your doggie big enough for it to stretch out in and also take a snooze being able to nestle into a little corner.

Your best pet friend needs to be in there when you're asleep, gone from premises or to be left unattended (you're busy cooking dinner and doggie treats. Doing so teaches them to hold it for awhile. Putting them in a crate for 6 – 8 hours during training period is alright too.

While home have your little sweetie out with a timer going off around each 60 minutes or so. You and doggie hit turf outside for 10 minutes or so giving them a chance to potty. When they do reward them with positive comments, petting, stroking – some real love if you will which is positive reinforcement( something we all would like to have,right?). Chances are pretty good your doggie will catch on very soon. Be patient, take your time and no accident frustrations. Your new best friend needs a little time to learn, adapt and assimilate your wishes. Keep in mind that your doggie loves you. Cleanliness goes a long way for good dog health.

The flea can cause many illnesses including anemia, tapeworms, typhus, and skin infections, according to veterinarians. The National Institutes of Health says that bubonic plague was, and still can be, transmitted by fleas. Rocky Mountain Fever and Lyme Disease are most common illnesses caused by fleas. The last two diseases were thought to be transmitted only by ticks.

Common foods and herbs were used to help keep pets flea- free. Brewer's yeast, sprinkled onto dog's coat like flea powder is today, was used as a deterrent. Unlike flea powders, it wasn't harmful to dog if dog licked brewer's yeast off. Internally, yeast fortified health of dogs skin because it is high in B-vitamins. Keeping skin healthy is necessary for good control of fleas.

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