How to Find the Dog That is Right For You By John Sommer

If you grew up without having the chance to own a pet dog because your strict parents won’t allow you to mingle with these supposedly filthy and hyperactive animals, then you know that your life is not the same as kids who had their favorite pup grow up with them. Now, if you don’t want the same thing happening to your children, get them a pet dog that will be their best friend for life.

There are so many considerations to choose from when deciding to get a pet. You have to put into perspective the other occupants of the household, if there are any, the size of your house and yard, the breed of the dog and the possible maintenance cost.

Read on as this article spills the details in each factor. Hopefully, this will help you greatly in your quest for the perfect dog.

If you are living alone, then you are the sole decision-maker in this situation. However, if you have a wife and kids, they should also be allowed to put in their two cents’ worth so that you can truly weigh the pros and cons in an objective manner. Making a crucial choice should be a collaborative process.

Second, take note if you live in a cramped condominium unit, a modest apartment, or a palatial abode in the suburb. This will be important so that you will have an idea whether you should get a toy dog, a guard dog or a sport dog. Breeds under the toy dog classification are content with small spaces. Bigger dogs need bigger spaces. They should also be placed outside the house because confining them in a small spot will lead to mayhem. They should be free to run around in the yard and exercise their long limbs and torso. Surely, you don’t want to come home everyday to a living room that resembles a hurricane-stricken town, right?

Third, the breed should be another important detail that requires a thorough planning. The needs of each breed vary. Therefore, try to match one that has a temperament close to yours. Cute dogs like a Japanese Spitz, a poodle, a Yorkshire terrier and a pug are very playful. They need someone with an enthusiastic attitude so that they will have a great time fooling around. On the other hand, a German Shepherd, Pitbull and Rottweiler need to have a strong and commanding owner because they grow up to be big dogs with fierce attitude. In order to control them, they should be trained early on to spot the enemy from friends. If you can’t even learn how to take control even if they are still in their early years, your dog will sense it and will not respect or obey you.

Fourth, if you don’t have tons of money to splurge on the pooch’s maintenance cost, just get one that’s easy to take care of. This means that furry animals requiring weekly grooming care are a no-no. The same rule applies to exotic kinds like Alaskan-born Siberian huskies, who need really cold environments in order to survive.

Be patient in choosing the dog of your choice. They will be with you for a long time so it makes sense to get the best one.

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Dog Training Collars-a Helping Tool By Marten Kubuso

Dog training collars have been around since the late 20th century. They have not gained wide acceptance at the early stages due to their limited options and quite often drastic measures of application. Over time collars have become more and more favorable as quality of the products drastically changed, spectrum of options grew, as well as the ease of use. As dog training collars were slowly emerging from the surface as a product that “works”, manufacturers continued on implementing better electronics, better material, and made these collars superior over majority of orthodox training techniques.

Dog training collars come in countless styles, from the most basic types such us choke collars, or otherwise known as “slip” collars, to multiple remote controlled dog training collars which aid in training more than one pet. Whatever the need, consumers have realized that options are endless in today’s society, and that can often be a troublesome experience. Not only are there tens of different types, but tens of various manufacturers for every type, with each developer promising the highest rate of training success. Not to mention the emerging hunting market which is growing very rapidly with new dog training collars for almost anything. With this in mind, consumers today face a much more difficult decision than ever before, with the growing popularity of training collars, they have to decide if to use them, and if so, which product is better.

Dog training collars can be somewhat broken up into a few categories. The first would be the simplest type, such as choke collars (slip collars). These types are exceptional for training a dog how to act and behave during a walk. Consumers have enough stress in their lives as it is, and the added stress of a dog jumping on people, pulling back and forth is something one should be able to minimize. The second type would be the basic training collars, which are in most cases controlled by a remote. These types are an excellent resource if one aims in teaching their best friend the simplest commands, such as sit, come, heel, or minimize barking etc. The third type would be the advanced training collars. These are also controlled by a remote, but with a multitude of added options, have much more range, but in most cases are a bit more expensive. Advanced collars are an exceptional tool for those seeking for a more professional obedience training. Multiple dog training collars would be considered a fourth type. This product works in the same manner as an advanced or a basic training collar system, with the addition of more than one collar to a remote. With this type of system, a trainer can teach obedience of more than one dog, or as a matter of fact, use to control more than one hunting dog. This introduces the last but not least type, the hunting dog training collar system. Again these types are equipped with most of the features one would get from an advanced system, but with the focus of a few other options to aid in training a dog to be a good hunting partner.

Every individual that owns a canine knows the importance of having a well behaved and smart dog. An obedient and intelligent dog makes the experience of having a four legged best friend much more exciting and enjoyable. A well trained pet is one that can be taken anywhere, an animal that can be trusted anywhere. Dog training collars give that specific advantage of making ones loyal friend trustworthy, friendly and safe. Although there are countless of techniques of getting obedience training for a pet, from acquiring the needed skills from books and other information references, sending a dog to obedience schools, and teaching with the aid of training collars, the highly growing in popularity is the dog training collar system.

Dog training collar system tends to be a more expensive initial investment if choosing other than a choke collar, but one that pays itself off very quickly. For instance, books are a very inexpensive technique, but require a lot of time to learn and initiate all the required actions. Although books/videos tend to be the least expensive technique, they require a lot of time, and in these days, very rarely does anyone have the time to spend countless weeks in teaching a dog simple commands like sit, heel etc, let alone anything more advanced, and as everyone knows, time is money. Providing that necessary time to train a dog using orthodox methods usually referenced from books/vides requires eliminating that time from sometimes more important tasks such as work, or family time.

On the other hand, sending a dog or a puppy to an obedience school quite often requires the same amount of investment as a training collar. Not to mention that that dog will not be trained by the owner, but by someone else which often the dog will not be able to refer back to the owner. Even choosing obedience schools where the owner takes part in the training, again that can get expensive and time consuming. In addition, that style of training once is over cannot be done over again unless one is willing to pay more. Dog training collar system, although seemingly expensive at the initial stage, saves much precious time in comparison to other techniques, but also allows it to be used over and over, or even sold used, saving money. Although some believe that training collars are a very unfriendly form of dog obedience schooling, in reality these systems are very safe. Any equipment that is used in an abusive manner can be unsafe. Dog training collars are meant to teach a dog to behave rather than punish them, and if used in the manner shown, such collars will help teach a pet to be a very smart and obedient family member.

In conclusion, dog training collars are an exceptional utility that is not only very safe, practical and effective, but also very time efficient and in the long run an investment that pays for itself. With the wide range of options and styles available on the market, every dog owner will have no trouble finding one for the required task. One should always remember, that before purchasing a training collar, one should acquire advice from an expert, not just a summer time student working at some pet store.

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Tips When Buying a Horse By Richard Mark

Here are some tips to remember when purchasing a horse or pony. If you are not a horse person or have not much horse experience it is recommended to take a horse person with you or have them check out the horse before you purchase.

Do your homework. Make sure you can afford to board and or feed a horse and find out the cost involved in taking care of a horse. If possible it is best to be able to see the horse before you purchase and ride the horse. Make the owner of the horse ride first. Have them 'show you' how the horse rides and what the horse can do. If the horse seems too spunky or not trained enough for what you are looking for don't get on the horse. Make sure you purchase a horse that is right for you and your family.

One more thing to remember is that if possible see if you can get a guarantee with the horse. Maybe an exchange guarantee if the horse doesn't work once you get it home they can exchange it for another horse or if they don't have any other horses see about any guarantee options you may have. Don't buy for a certain color and make sure that the horse is what you are looking for as for riding ability and health not just that pretty color you've always wanted. If you cannot tell whether or not the horse is sound and healthy it is strongly recommended that you get a vet check before you purchase the horse. When buying site unseen or without riding or seeing the horse first it is highly recommended to have a vet look at the horse and you might even be able to get the vet to watch the horse ride for you. A lot of people purchase over the internet without evening seeing the horse ridden and this is hard for the buyer and seller both. The buyer may get a horse they can't ride or are not comfortable with and the seller is having to sell a horse that the hope fits the buyer and if it doesn't it normally turns into a bad situation. This is when the vet can help you out with checking over the horse for you.

If you are looking for a kids horse try to find a horse with a lot of experience with kids riding them and make sure it is not a young green broke horse. The saying is normally true that you 'get what you pay for' and if you buy cheap don't expect to get a well broke bombproof kids horse. You may get lucky and get a deal but chances are the cheap horses have vices and problems. If you purchase a horse for your child make sure it is safe. If you have to pay a little more to get a really good horse it is worth it in the long run because you may be avoiding a hospital call and your child getting injured. A goods kids horse is hard to find and you should take your time and really look the horse over as good as you can before purchasing. Have an adult ride the horse first and make sure it is safe for your child.

We must remember that a horse is an animal and can be unpredictable at times. If you are a beginner and not much riding experience it is best to have a few lessons or make sure you have someone that can help you with the horse. Make sure you know how much to feed the horse and what dental and veterinary care the horse needs. Keep your horse on a current worming and furrier schedule. Some questions you may want to ask when going to look at a horse when looking for riding horses for sale in Wisconsin.

1. Is the horse sound for riding (if mare is she also sound for breeding)?
2. Is your horse friendly, has the horse ever bite or kicked at anyone?
3. Is the horse hard to catch?
4. Is the horse good with other horses? If a gelding - does he get along with mares ? Is the horse dominent with other horses?
5. Check to make sure the horse has good teeth? Overbite?
6. Check for any lumps, bumps, bad scars that may need to be looked at by a vet.
7. Ask about any health /soundness problems (heaves, windsucking, allergies, colic, breathing problems, arthritis, etc.)
8. Does the horse tie without pulling back?
9. Does the horse load and tied while at the trailer?
10. Is the horse sinchy , is the horse easy to saddle and bridle?
11. Does the horse weave or crib?
12. Has the horse ever bucked or reared with a rider?
13. Are the registration papers in order if registered and current coggins test done?
14. How long have you owned the horse?
15. What was the horse used for in the past?
16. Is the horse road safe and go out alone? okay with a group of horses on a trail ride?
17. Can the horse be ridden with a loose rein or tight rein?
18. Any vices at all that they can think of?

Good luck with your horse search and finding the horse of your dreams.

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Electrical Dog Wall: Your Assist in Having Your Dog Recognize His Limits By Russ Elderman

electric Dog fencing: Your Everlasting Aid in Permitting Your Dog Visualize His Boundaries and Limits. There are a total of things that you can do so that you can let your dog Acknowledge his Boundaries, especially if it occupies custodial your built yards. One of these matters is putting up an electric dog wall around the fields that you wish to protect like your fishpond, swimming pool, garden, driveway, and beds of flowers. Furthermore, because this electrical dog fencing does not let your dog to lost beyond its boundary lines, you can also make sure that no damage can come to your neighbor’s places as well.

Nowadays, although an undetectable electrical fencing was in the first place projected as a portable wall system for those households who enjoys to traveling and go tenting, it is Right Away one of the most precious fence systems of just about any home that enjoys dogs as much as their stunning environs. This is because of the rewards it contributes to everyone practicing it.

Grooming Your Dog with the fencing

If you in truth desire your dog to Experience his place not only in your house but also on your grounds, then putting up an electric dog wall is the best way to train him. This is because there is a type of electric dog wall that follows with a radio collar that you could attach on your dog. The collar works by sending a mild corrective static to your dog once he steps beyond the Limits. As your dog will under this restorative static with the fields of your yard where you have set up the wires of your fence system, then in time he will never embark near these fields anymore, with or without the radio collar.

It is rightest if you will set up your electric dog fencing close to the entire expanse of your yard. It is also good to put the surround around the regions that you want well-kept from the excavating forays of your dog.

advantages of practicing the surround

Although your particular aim in getting an electrical dog fencing may have been protecting your property from impairment and Having your dog Recognize his Limits, there are other vantages to this as well. One of these is their functionality when it comes to not taking up space on your property. Because the fencing follows with special wires that you must bury around the areas of your property that you desire to be saved, then you won’t need to have ugly-looking fences spoiling the beauty of your landscape. With an electrical dog surround installed close to your property, you will be Granting the regular development of trees and bushes do its work of surrounding the yards where your house stands.

So if you are planning to get an electrical dog fencing for your grounds, then anticipate into the offers obtainable on Pet Depot Online. Here, you will be able to prefer from the veritable selection that they have when it comes in to unnoticeable electric fences. The good thing about them is that they come with intelligent costs as well.

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How to Save Money When Buying Pet Food By John Sommer

With the current economic crisis everyone is facing today, more and more people are feeling the pinch and tightening their proverbial belts in order to cut cost and save money. Since nobody knows how long this financial turmoil will last, each and every person is doing his share to maximize his purchasing power.

It doesn’t help that there is still the ongoing threat of big multinational firms filing for bankruptcy and monetary bailout packages. If it would come into reality, this would result to mass layoffs and lower, or even negative, economic growth. This grim scenario looms over the stock market and keeps the entire nation on its toes.

Even pet owners are not spared from this problem. Though expenses for pets are not as exorbitant as those for human being, that is still not a reason to be complacent and spend wads of cash like there is no tomorrow. It pays to be a money-conscious individual in order for you to be always on the lookout on ways to set aside some precious bucks. Here is a list of ways to save money on pet food. May this be a perfect solution to your pet-related fiscal woes. Read on.

The first way to save your green bucks on pet food is to buy in bulk. Instead of buying a small package, say 1-kilo of dog food every week, why not buy an entire sack that weighs six kilos that will last for a month or so? The lower price is due to the lesser amount of money being spent by the manufacturer for the packaging. Since they will only use one big sack instead of six mall bags, they can pass on their savings to their loyal consumers.

Another way to save is to buy pet food online. It is common knowledge that the online marketplace is just as good, if not better, than the real world. In the internet, you have a variety of choices that will fit your discriminating needs. Most sites offer a wide array of pet food products, from the cheapest to the most expensive, depending on the quality. Here, you can easily compare a lot of factors. After you have made a decision, you can easily purchase a product and pay for it using your credit card or Paypal account. In a matter of days, your orer will be delivered right at your doorstep.

Check out your veterinarian’s supply. If you often buy your food products from him, then he will probably give you a discount or a promotional price. It is also possible that he will slash down his mark up if you are consistently purchasing other pet items from his clinic aside from your pet food.

Be on the lookout for pet coupons. They can be found anywhere. Some pet food companies place advertisements in magazines along with a free coupon. Others distribute it to their wholesale suppliers or veterinary offices. Furthermore, there are those who give out these coupons in the mall or in the streets for faster allocation.

Lastly, you can minimize if not avoid, treats. They can be quite draining to the pocket if done in a regular manner. If you must give a nice reward, make sure that your pet has done something special or extraordinary to deserve it. This way, he will learn how to behave better.

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Sleeping With The Enemy By Rodrigo Trigosso

'Allowing your dog to sleep in your bed will make of him a terrible monster. He will think he is the leader of the pack and, then, you will have to be his servant.'

That's what, according to the alpha dog theory, would happen if you let your dog to sleep with you (Ok, I exaggerated a bit, but that's just because I want to be a drama writer when I grow up.)

Is the alpha dog theory right? Will your dog become a nightmare creature, almost as scary as Freddy Krueger? Not really. In fact most people let their dogs to sleep in bed and nothing wrong happens. Besides, where do you think dogs sleep when they live in a real dog pack? You're right! They sleep together with other dogs, including those we like to call 'alpha.'

However, allowing your dog to sleep in your bed could lead to some real problems. These potential problems are:

- If your dog is too small and you roll over too much while asleep, he may get hurt because of your movement (you may roll over your little puppy!)

- Your dog may fall down from bed because of your movement. He may get hurt if he is small enough.

- If your dog is not potty trained and he can't go down (perhaps he is too small to go down the bed), he may pee or poop on your bed. That's a really scary thing if you're asleep.

- Your pajamas and bedclothes will need more frequent cleaning to remove dog hair (unless your dog is bold, of course).

From a pessimistic point of view, we may find other potential problems like:

- You may get fleas

- You have adopted Cujo and he eats you while you're sleeping

Since you keep your dog clean, it's not likely that you get fleas from him. The other problem, the Cujo thing, would be a real trouble but at least you would be in the next Spielberg's movie.

Ok, now speaking seriously, if your dog is well educated, the only concerns you may have are: hurting your dog if he is too small and pee/poop on your bed.

Of course, if you haven't potty trained your dog, pee and poop could become a big issue.

On the other hand, if your dog acts aggressively towards you (growling, nipping, etc.) when you try to move him or when you want to go to bed, then you have a real issue. But that's not a 'pack leader' problem. Instead, it could be a 'reinforcing the bad behavior' problem or a problem related to your dog's health. If you're in such a situation, take your dog to the vet and ask a professional trainer for help. Please avoid those trainers who claim that your dog is becoming the alpha, because they worsen the problem.

Please also keep in mind that dogs should never be alone with small children. Therefore, while allowing your dog to sleep in your bed is not dangerous, don't let him to sleep with a small child if you can't supervise both of them.

As I said before, most people sleep with their dogs and nothing wrong happens. So, if you want to allow your dog to sleep in your bed and you take this advice... go ahead! He won't become 'the leader of the pack' or any other fictitious creature.

Just be sure to give him a proper education so he won't pee on your bed.

Oops, I almost forget. Teach your dog to get off the bed on command. This command will be very useful when you want the bed for you and your partner to... well, to do your things.

Good night, have a nice dream.

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