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Practice to Train Your Dogs

March 15, 2008

Dog GamesIn this game, you will find out if you can train a dog to drool on command! Ivan Pavlov’s description on how animals (and humans) can be trained to respond in a certain way to a particular stimulus, has drawn a tremendous amount of interest ever since he first presented his findings. His work paved the way for a new and objective method of studying animal and human behavior.

 

    How to Play
 

1.
Choose one of the sounds. To establish a conditioned response, you have to choose one sound and always use this sound before feeding.

 

 

2.
Click on the instrument you have chosen, then feed the dog with something he likes by dragging the food to the plate with the mouse cursor.

 

3.
Repeat this procedure until the dog starts salivating even before he gets the food.

 

   
Good Luck!

 

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American Pit Bull Terrier

March 10, 2008

Pit_bullThe American Pit Bull Terrier is a medium-sized dog, solidly built, with a short coat and smooth, well-defined musculature. The dog’s appearance is powerful and athletic without being bulky or muscle bound. The length of the front leg is approximately half of the dog’s height at the highest part of the back. The American Pit Bull Terrier’s weight is roughly 35 to 65 pounds. The dogs head is in proportion to the rest of it’s body with a triangular shape, a broad, flat skull and a wide, deep muzzle. The eyes are set well apart, sit low on the skull and are round to almond shaped. The ears are small to medium in length and may be natural or cropped. The nose may be any color. The neck is muscular and moderate in length. Dogs forequarters have long, wide shoulder blades, are muscular, and well laid back. The hindquarters are strong and muscular, moderately broad and in balance with the forequarters. The tail is thick and tapers to a point. The coat is glossy, smooth, short, and slightly coarse and can be any color.

Temperament

The APBT is a strong-willed, sturdy companion. It is a breed that is loyal to friends and family, and friendly to strangers. Under a firm hand, APBTs are obediant and show a high desire to please. However, when left without direction they can be become stubborn and they’re a breed well-known for dog aggression. This fact, combined with the APBT’s remarkable strength and ability, means that they are not the best choice of dog for someone who is not well informed about the breed and committed to dealing with a dog of this nature. While human aggression and animal aggression are not the same thing, dog aggression should never be encouraged.

A well bred APBT should have a stable and dependable temperament. The American Temperament Testing Society shows a pass percentage of 84.1% for American Pit Bull Terrier. However, a firm, even hand and early obedience training are strongly recommended for this breed. They generally have a lot of energy and high predator drive; they need exercise and stimulation in order to channel their energy properly and not become frustrated, bored, and destructive.

APBTs often display dog aggression, especially towards unfamiliar dogs of the same sex or level of assertiveness. Early socialization and good training can mean that many individuals of the breed never display this trait however there is no guarantee and extra precautions should be taken with this type of dog to prevent any incidents. While and APBT may not start a fight, even the best socialized APBTs don’t generally tolerate as much from other dogs as other breeds might. As dogs bred never to back down from a fight, it is sometimes more responsible to avoid certain situations of interaction if the owner feels that he or she cannot handle the dog. A responsible owner should not let their dog interact with strange dogs unsupervised and should know how to avoid a dog fight.

When selecting an APBT puppy, it is paramount to find a breeder who selective breeds for sound temperament and good health. A quality breeder will know the breed standard as set by a reputable breed registry such as the UKC or the ADBA (the AKC does not recognize the American Pit Bull Terrier) and should both health and temperament test their breeding stock. A breeder who boasts about their dogs’ "guard dog" skills or "protective" behavior is an indicator that their dogs may be inappropriately bred for human aggression. It is a good idea for prospective APBT owners to research the breeder, ask for references and ask to see their facilities and the parents of the prospective puppy.

Adult pit bulls are frequently also available from animal shelters. Reputable shelters will temperament test their dogs before adoption, so that only dogs with stable temperaments are available for adoption. The advantage of obtaining an adult dog from a shelter is that the dog’s temperament is already known, and a dog with low dog aggression or low prey drive can be selected if desired.

 

Dogs 6 Screensaver

March 6, 2008

dog screensaversI found a pack of screensavers that is really exciting for doggie fans. You could find at the link below. Hopefully you are happy with these screensavers because it just like to watch our beloved dogs :D

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Be Careful To Choose Dog Food

March 3, 2008
 
Q. Which foods could be dangerous for my dog?
 
A.
Some foods which are edible for humans, and even other species of animals, can pose hazards for dogs because of their different metabolism. Some may cause only mild digestive upsets, whereas, others can cause severe illness, and even death. The following common food items should not be fed (intentionally or unintentionally) to dogs. This list is, of course, incomplete because we can not possibly list everything your dog should not eat.

Items to avoid Reasons to avoid
Alcoholic beverages Can cause intoxication, coma, and death.
Baby food Can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs. (Please see onion below.) Can also result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large amounts.
Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.
Cat food Generally too high in protein and fats.
Chocolate, coffee, tea, and other caffeine Contain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous systems.
Citrus oil extracts Can cause vomiting.
Fat trimmings Can cause pancreatitis.
Grapes and raisins Contain an unknown toxin, which can damage the kidneys. There have been no problems associated with grape seed extract.
Hops Unknown compound causes panting, increased heart rate, elevated temperature, seizures, and death.
Human vitamin supplements containing iron Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including the liver and kidneys.
Large amounts of liver Can cause Vitamin A toxicity, which affects muscles and bones.
Macadamia nuts Contain an unknown toxin, which can affect the digestive and nervous systems and muscle.
Marijuana Can depress the nervous system, cause vomiting, and changes in the heart rate.
Milk and other dairy products Some adult dogs and cats do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets.
Moldy or spoiled food, garbage Can contain multiple toxins causing vomiting and diarrhea and can also affect other organs.
Mushrooms Can contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death.
Onions and garlic (raw, cooked, or powder) Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions.
Persimmons Seeds can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis.
Pits from peaches and plums Can cause obstruction of the digestive tract.
Potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves; potato and tomato stems Contain oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems. This is more of a problem in livestock.
Raw eggs Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.
Raw fish Can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly.
Salt If eaten in large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances.
String Can become trapped in the digestive system; called a "string foreign body."
Sugary foods Can lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly diabetes mellitus.
Table scraps (in large amounts) Table scraps are not nutritionally balanced. They should never be more than 10% of the diet. Fat should be trimmed from meat; bones should not be fed.
Tobacco Contains nicotine, which affects the digestive and nervous systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, and death.
Yeast dough Can expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.
  

Feeding Puppies (2)

September 20, 2007

siberian_hursky_puppyTips for Feeding Puppies (2):
1. Give some dog food and wait until 15 minutes. If he can eat it all, than you can give more food next time.
2. Same as no.1 but wait for 30 minutes. If he can’t eat it all, it means that you give him too much food so next time you can reduce a little.
3. If you already have the exact sum for your dog to eat, repeat it again for next time. It is the ideal portion for your dog.

note : better buy dog food in sacks because it is cheaper than in kilos