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Dog Licking
When I first saw my dog licking the chair she was laying in or the floor or her bed I thought she was going crazy. The I thought maybe she had some kind of compulsive disorder. I figured I had an OCD dog. But the more I read about it the I realized that she wasn’t the only one doing this.
It seems there may be a few different reasons for why this happens
1. Comfort
2. Marking their area with their own saliva (I am happy it is nothing else)
3. Food crumbs
4. Boredom
5. Tactile experience
Regardless of the reason it was very annoying to my husband when he went to sit in the chair and it was all wet.
What I started to do was creating a play time specifically for her. I would sit on the floor with her favorite dog toys. It seems to lessen the the amount of time licking. Plus I have introduced dog toys that have a texture to them and it definately seems to have lessened her urge.
Have you ever had this problem?
Room Training
Room training is an imperative component of any comprehensive dog training routine. Select a safe room that when visitors come over whom are not “dog people,” the dog would stay while the visitors are there. It should contain a pee pad and toys. Some puppies pee in their space at first and some don’t, have patience. The point of the room is to discourage peeing for a period of time and keep them out of trouble – first an hour or two and at night, then gradually longer. The point is to take the dog out before it has to go to the bathroom and as time goes by it can hold it longer and longer. Never more than 4 hours except at night, when I recommend you get up twice during the night and let the puppy out; after two days wait and let the puppy out once in the middle of the night, gradually extend the wait time an hour until finally they have gone all night.
The room should be used up to a year when you are gone and at night. The sooner the puppy is trained and you can trust them the sooner they have free roam of the house. Remember to remove food and water an hour or more before leaving the dog, the puppy should be let outside and empty when left in the room. At night, take food/water away by 5pm so the puppy is empty for the night.
Animal Safety to Keep You Pet Cool
Dogs in hot cars face an immediate crisis that is entirely preventable,” Alexis Raymond, Communications Director of the national non-profit, told Zootoo Pet News. “By educating pet owners and others that leaving a dog in the car when the weather is even mildly warm, we hope to save many animals from suffering and dying.
Download your reminder and share with others. I found these 2 posters on
http://www.mydogiscool.com/downloads/HotCar-Store-Sign.pdf
http://www.mydogiscool.com/downloads/MDIC_poster_8×11.pdf
This post is all about being aware of who you carry in the car with you. I know my dog, Baby, discovered she loves taking car rides now. So every time I pick up my car keys she is dancing around. I would love to take her everywhere I go but I also have to keep in mind that I may not be able to take her in the various companies that I have to visit. It is for their safety not our companionship that should be taken into account.
Another part of the safety issue is leaving their dog leash on them unattended. There is always a possiblity of it getting caught in the seat or over the headrest. This creates a whole new problem for your pet. Just please be aware of any and all dangers.
So I am asking you to please think before you accidently do something to harm the health and safety of your pet.
Recovering From the Loss of a Pet
Do You Have to Leave Your Pet at Home
1. Please Don’t Go! Coping with Separation Anxiety in Pets
When your dog suffers from separation anxiety, leaving the house can be just as stressful for you as it is for him. No one likes to see a beloved pet upset—plus, any time away from home might be spent worrying what kind of mess awaits your return. Will your pooch tear up the sofa? Chew the walls? Pee on the carpet? Shake, drool and bark for hours?
Overcoming disorders like separation anxiety takes time, patience and consistency, but it can be done! Don’t wait any longer: take control of your dog’s happiness—and your own—just in time for summer travel season. Follow the advice of ASPCA animal behaviorists, and next time you drop off Fido at a friend’s house or the boarding kennel, you’ll feel sweet relief knowing that you miss him more than he misses you.
- Doctor Knows Best
The first step in tackling behavior issues is to rule out any underlying medical problems that might be causing your pet’s behavior. For example, if your pet is urinating in the house, he might be suffering from a urinary tract infection, bladder stones, diabetes or kidney disease. - Keep It Mellow
All greetings—hellos and goodbyes—should be conducted in a very calm manner. When saying goodbye, just give your dog a pat on the head, say goodbye and leave. Similarly, when arriving home, say hello to your dog and then don’t pay any more attention to him until he’s calm and relaxed. - Dogs Need Jobs
Providing lots of physical and mental stimulation is a vital part of treating many behavior problems, especially those involving anxiety. Exercise can enrich your dog’s life, decrease stress and provide appropriate outlets for normal behavior. Plus, a tired dog doesn’t have much excess energy to burn when he’s left alone!
Visit the Dog Care section of our website to read our complete guide to tackling separation anxiety.
Maintaining Canine Health
If you care enough about your dog, you must learn how to take care of him properly. Aside from the necessities like food, water, and shelter that you need to provide, dog health is one important aspect that every dog owner should be very knowledgeable on. After all, pets need more than love to be happy and healthy. Know what important dog care products you should buy that are ideal for your dog’s specific needs.
When buying dog care products, keep these tips in mind:
~Ask your vet; he’s the best person to get advice from when it comes to suggesting good pet products
~Read consumer reviews before shelling out any money
~Bring your dog along to pet stores when choosing health care supplies. He might even choose his toys and treats himself
~Research the climate in your area and how it can affect your pet’s health
~Learn more about your dog’s breed, their common problems and particular needs
~Know your dog’s size and weight well so it would be easy when buying items like dog leads, collars and carriers
Surprise in a Stroller
My work schedule is such that it’s not always possible to stop and chat with old friends; still, I try to make the effort. A short while ago I was walking down a busy street on the way to catch a train when an old sorority sister hailed me from across the street. I was intrigued to see her wheeling a stroller. Were we so out of touch now that I didn’t know this woman had a baby?
Much to my surprise, a wet, black nose protruded from inside the carriage. My friend was taking her Chihuahua for a stroll down the street. At first I had to question why she couldn’t just let the dog walk alongside. After a while it began to make sense, however: Small dogs have a hard time keeping up with a brisk human gait. Lately I’ve even been thinking about finding a dog stroller to suit my Jack Russell terrier.
Dog Fur Clean Up
Your hair and pet’s fur is needed to help clean Gulf oil spill
Read the entire story http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/05/06/oil.spill.pet.hair/index.html
Paws for Consideration
Just because dogs lack the capability to design and manufacturer clothing and footwear doesn’t mean that they won’t appreciate a practical clothing item. Even the most devout dog lover may not realize that paw pads can be rather delicate. They should be protected from concrete in hot weather, and in inclement weather, dog boots are not a bad idea for Fido’s comfort.
In harsh conditions, dog shoes are essential to protect the padding on your dog’s feet. The shoes will also help to keep your pets・feet warm in frigid weather, and vice-versa. Not only do the shoes serve pragmatic purposes, but they also are a definitive fashion statement.
Cummuter Dogs
I thought you might enjoy this story. Dogs are allowed on public transport in all of Europe, but generally with their master. This is even more interesting.
Here is a Canine commuter…. A wild dog waits on the platform!!
STRAY dogs are commuting to and from a city centre on underground trains in search of food scraps. The clever canines board the Tube each morning. After a hard day scavenging and begging on the streets, they hop back on the train and return to the suburbs where they spend the night.
Experts studying the dogs say they even work together to make sure they get off at the right stop after learning to judge the length of time they need to spend on the train…
The dogs choose the quietest carriages at the front and back of the train. They have also developed tactics to hustle humans into giving them more food on the streets of Moscow.
Scientists believe the phenomenon began after the Soviet Union collapsed in the 1990s, and Russia’s new capitalists moved industrial complexes from the city centre to the suburbs. Dr. Andrei Poiarkov, of the Moscow Ecology and Evolution Institute, said: “These complexes were used by homeless dogs as shelters, so the dogs had to move together with their houses”.
Because the best scavenging for food is in the city centre, the dogs had to learn how to travel on the subway to get to the centre in the morning, and then back home in the evening, just like people.
Here is an experienced dog enjoying a nap on the underground. Dr. Poiarkov told how the dogs like to play during their daily commute. He said: “They jump on the train seconds before the doors shut, risking their tails getting jammed”. They do it for fun. Sometimes they fall asleep and get off at the wrong stop.
This dog is tired … A mutt naps on tube seat in Moscow.
The dogs have learned to use traffic lights to cross the road safely, said Dr. Poiarkov. They use cunning tactics to obtain tasty morsels of shawarma, a kebab-like snack popular in Moscow. They sneak up behind people eating shawarmas then bark loudly to shock them into dropping their food.
With children, the dogs play cute by putting their heads on youngsters’ knees and staring pleadingly into their eyes to win sympathy and scraps. Dr. Poiarkov added: “Dogs are surprisingly good psychologists”.
The Moscow mutts are not the first animals to use public transport. In 2006 a Jack Russell in Dunnington, North Yorks , began taking the bus to his local pub in search of sausages. Two years ago, passengers in Wolverhampton were stunned when a cat called Macavity started catching the 331 bus to a fish and chip shop.
This article is from http://animalconnectionshow.com/wordpress/pay-it-forward-friday-572010