Saturday, June 1, 2024

Paw wave (pet massager for cats & dogs)

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Introduction

Much like humans, dogs appreciate a good massage, as it is relaxing and beneficial for their well-being. Petting your dog or giving your dog a massage creates a deep bond of trust between you and your dog.

Consider regular therapeutic dog massages using a hand held device known as a pet massager.

Watch the video below where veterinarians talk about the wonders of the Paw Wave pet massager.

1. Paw Wave pet massager (video):


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Thursday, October 26, 2023

DOG TRAINING - Puppy biting


Introduction

Puppies first learn to bite in the litter with other puppies, as biting is a form of playing and socializing with their siblings. Once a puppy leaves its birth mother and moves into a new home, they may continue their habit of biting as a way to play with their new human friends.

In this 2-minute video, dog trainer Debbie, from the Karen Pryor Academy (the founder of the dog clicking training method), does a quick demo to show dog owners how to stop a puppy from biting people. She shares the following tips with dog owners:

1. When the puppy starts biting you, distract your puppy by giving it a treat.

2. Give your puppy a toy to move their attention away from wanting to bite you.

3. If your puppy jumps up on you (to get more treats), turn side ways as a signal to let the puppy know that jumping (on people) is not approved.

4. Move away with the toy to reinforce this good behavior (of not jumping on people).

5. Once your dog responds well to this command, use the clicker sound to reinforce positive behaviors.

Dog training video - Puppy biting:



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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

DOG CARE - Nail trimming sessions


Introduction

Both dog owners and their dogs dread the “nail trimming” sessions, as this grooming process can make dogs feel extremely nervous. Once a dog has experienced any pain or trauma related to nail trimming (i.e., nails bleeding because they were cut too short), the dog will remember these painful events for life.

In this 9-minute video, Dr. Karen Becker goes into great details about the best way for you to trim your dog’s nails to minimize the trauma for your dog, and to make nail trimming a pleasant experience for both you and your dog. She shares the following tips with dog owners:

1. Avoid cutting your dog’s nails too far back, as this can cause extreme pain and unnecessary stress for your dog.

2. Get your dog treats ready, which will ensure that your dog connects the nail trimming experience with a positive reward (food).

3. Make sure that you get into the habit of touching and petting your dog on a regular basis because if you only touch your dog during nail trimming (by holding their paws), this will make your dog associate the paw holding with the dreaded nail trim.

4. When it comes down to cutting the nail, it is always best to cut very little at a time to avoid cutting too much of the nail.

5. There are 2 types of nail cutting devices: one device that vibrates, as it trims away your dog’s nails. The other nail trimming device looks like a human nail clipper (but is much larger). Try both devices.

6. Dogs have white nails and black nails. Be careful with your dog’s black nails because you won’t be able to see the nail’s quick as clearly. (The quick is a blood vessel located inside your dog’s nails that nourishes the nails. Stay away from this blood vessel, as it is a very sensitive area).

7. Trim the extra white part of your dog’s nails (that have grown since the last nail trim). Only cut tiny bits of your dog’s nails at a time.

8. Reward your dog with treats (and petting) during every nail trim session.

Dog care - Nails trimming video:

Dog nails trimming session (9 minutes)

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DOG CARE - Dog grooming videos


Introduction

Dogs require regular grooming (i.e., baths, nail trimming) to maintain a healthy appearance, especially after a visit to the park or the beach where a dog can quickly get their paws and their fur dirty. Taking your dog to a dog groomer can become costly in the long term.

What if you could groom your dog in the comfort of your own home? There is an online collection of videos where you can learn how to bathe your dog, trim your dog’s nails, and even learn how to do a full dog grooming (yes, with scissors and shavers). This online collection of dog grooming videos is organized as follows:

  1  1. You can search using skill Categories:

o   Core grooming skills/techniques

o   Creative styling

o   Grooming/styling

o   Products/equipment/supplies

o   Techniques

2   2. Search using dog groomer Skill level:

o   Advanced stylist

o   Beginner

o   Core skills

o   Stylist 

3. 3. Search using dog grooming Techniques:

o   Airbrushing

o   Bathing

o   Blending

o   Body contour

o   Clipping

o   Combing

o   Drying

o   Hand-scissoring

o   Nail trimming

o   Pet handling

o   Striping

o   Trimming 

4. 4. Search using dog Breeding groups:

o   Herding group

o   Hound group

o   Non-sporting group

o   Sporting group

o   Terrier group

o   Toy group

o   Working group

Cost:                                                                                      

Their monthly membership starts at $39.95 US per month, which gives you unlimited access to over 900+ dog grooming videos that you can watch at your own pace.

Payment types:                                                                           

They accept PayPal and credit cards.

Contact information                       

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Telephone: 1-888-344-8658 (based in the USA)           

Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm EST        

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Take a look at these dog grooming videos:

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

DOG TRAINING - "Stay"


Introduction

There are times when you need your dog to stay in place (i.e., when you’re retrieving an object from a different room than where your dog is located at that moment). The dog training command, “Stay” is useful for those situations when you want your dog to remain in the same position without being tempted to follow you around.

In this 10-minute video, dog trainer Zak George trains a dog to stay in place using the dog training command, “Stay”. He shares the following tips with dog owners:

*There are 3 elements to Zak’s dog training method:

1. Duration

2. Distance

3. Distraction     

1.  Start with the command, “Stay” using a short duration of time. Use your hand as a cue for your dog to stay in place. If your dog stays in place, reward your dog with a treat.

2. While using the command, “Stay”, increase the distance between you and your dog by moving away from your dog. If your dog stays in place, reward your dog with a treat.

3. The final step is to use the dog training command, “Stay” in various distractions around your dog. In this video, Zak uses a squeaky toy to distract his dog while teaching him to respond to the command, “Stay”.

Watch a demo of "Stay" dog training:

 
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Sunday, October 22, 2023

DOG TRAINING - "Sit"


Introduction

Teaching your dog to sit is a basic dog training command that most dog owners are familiar with, as this simple technique teaches your dog to have good manners in various situations.

In this 3-minute video, dog trainer Nancy, from the American Kennel Club, demonstrates the “Sit” dog training command. She provides the following tips to dog owners:

1.     Fill up your pockets with dog treats.

2.    Place a treat in front of your dog’s nose to ensure that your dog is motivated to receive this treat.

3.     Lift your hand up. Your dog’s head will follow your hand (as it contains the treat).

4.  Your dog’s rear will naturally move towards the floor, as your dog lifts its head up (to follow the treat in your hand).

5.     When your dog sits down, reward your dog with a treat.

6.  If your dog jumps up, wait for your dog to sit down again (and then reward your dog with the treat in your hand).

7.  When your dog starts to sit down easily without the treat, you can then use a hand signal or the command, “Sit”.

Dog training video - The "Sit" command:

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

DOG TRAINING - "Lie down"


Introduction

There are times when you want your dog to simply lie down and relax, so that you can have peace & quiet at home while watching TV, talking on the phone with loved ones or even outside the home while visiting friends or enjoying other activities.

In this 4-minute video, dog trainer Nancy, from the American Kennel Club, demonstrates the “Lie down” dog training command. In her video, she provides the following tips to dog owners:

1.     Fill up your pocket with dog treats.

2.     Place the dog treat under your dog’s nose.

3.     Lower the dog treat towards the ground.

4.   When your dog lowers its head to grab the treat, reward your dog immediately with the dog treat in your hand.

5.  Each time you lower the dog treat towards the ground, your dog will follow until it lies down.

6.   You can then use a hand signal or use the command, “Lie down”.

Dog training video - The "Lie down" command:

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DOG TRAINING - "Leave it"

      

Introduction

Dogs are playful by nature, and they sometimes put things in their mouths that are not good for their health (i.e., branches, leaves or food found in a park). Your dog will often resist your commands to drop whatever they’re holding in their mouth.

In this 3-minute video, dog trainer Jennifer, from the American Kennel Club, demonstrates the “Leave it” dog training command. She provides the following tips to dog owners:

1.    Place a low value dog treat in one hand (something your dog is not too interested in).

2.    Hold your low value treat at your dog’s nose level with your hand open.

3.     If your dog tries to eat the treat, close your hand into a fist.

4.   Let your dog lick your hand even though your hand is closed.

5.  Wait for your dog to ignore the treat in your closed hand, and reward your dog with the high value treat (placed in your other hand).

6.     When your dog ignores the treat even with your hand open, you’re ready to add the cue words, “Leave it”. (If your dog is tempted to eat the treat, close your hand right away).

Dog training video - The "Leave it" command:

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DOG TRAINING - Calling your dog


Introduction

When interacting with your dog, it is important to have your dog respond to your call whether your dog is sitting in your living room or playing with other dogs at the local park.

In this 7-minute video, dog trainer Zak George trains a Corgi puppy to come when called by his owners. Zak shares the following tips for a successful dog recall:

1.   Practice the dog recall at home first before using this technique outdoors.

2.    Always use an enthusiastic or calm voice when calling your dog. (Using a pleasant voice will ensure that your dog associates good feelings to dog training).

3.   Look for those opportunities when your dog is ready to listen to you, and seize the moment to call your dog.

4.     Reward your dog with a treat.

5.    The next step is to call your dog using various postures (i.e., turn your back to your dog) to get your dog to respond to different situations.

6.   Once your dog responds well at home, you can then try name recall while outdoors with your dog.

Dog training video - Dog calling demo:

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

DOG CARE - Dog breeds (7 categories)






Introduction

The first task in adopting a new dog is to decide what dog breed best fits your lifestyle, and determine the amount of care that you are able to provide your dog including nutrition, grooming, walking, and general care.

According to the Canadian Kennel Club, there are 187 dog breeds, which can be classified into 7 categories:


1. Herding dogs

Herding dogs were initially bred to oversee livestock like herds of sheep, cows, and other livestock. These agile dogs are high energy dogs and need plenty of activity to keep them happy. They are obedient by nature.

 Herding dogs include:

1.        

Appenzeller Sennenhunde

17.

German Shepherd

2.        

Australian Cattle Dog

18.

Iceland Sheepdog

3.        

Australian Kelpie

 

19.

Miniature American Shepherd

4.        

Australian Shepherd

20.

Mudi

5.        

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

21.

Norwegian Buhund

6.        

Bearded Collie

22.

Old English Sheepdog

7.        

Beauceron

23.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

8.        

Belgian Shepherd

24.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

9.        

Bergamasco Shepherd

25.

Portuguese Sheepdog

10.      

Berger des Pyrenees

26.

Puli

11.      

Berger Picard

27.

Rough Collie

12.      

Border Collie

28.

Schapendoes

13.      

Bouvier des Flandres

29.

Shetland Sheepdog

14.      

Briard

30.

Smooth Collie

15.      

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

31.

Spanish Water Dog

16.      

Finnish Lapphund

32.

Swedish Vallhund

 

2. Hound dogs

Hound dogs are divided into two groups: the long-limbed dogs that can hunt based on their visual skills, and the scent dogs who hunt based on the scent of the preys that they are hunting in the wild (i.e., rabbits). These dogs will sometimes put aside all their training commands if involved in an exciting chase (i.e., chasing squirrels). Training hound dogs thus requires persistence for best results.

 Hound dogs include:

1.        

Afghan Hound

 

18.

Miniature Long-haired Dachshund

2.        

American Foxhound

 

19.

Miniature Smooth-Haired Dachshund

3.        

Azawakh

 

20.

Miniature Wire-haired Dachshund

4.        

Basenji

21.

Norrbottenspets

5.        

Basset Hound

22.

Norwegian Elkhound

6.        

Beagle

23.

Norwegian Lundehund

7.        

Black & Tan Coonhound

24.

Otterhound

8.        

Bloodhound

25.

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

9.        

Borzoi

26.

Pharaoh Hound

10.      

Drever

27.

Rhodesian Ridgeback

11.      

English Foxhound

28.

Saluki

12.      

Finnish Spitz

29.

Scottish Deerhound

13.      

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen

30.

Shikoku

14.      

Greyhound

 

31.

Standard Long-haired Dachshund

15.      

Harrier

32.

Standard Smooth Dachshund

16.      

Ibizan Hound

 

33.

Standard Wire-haired Dachshund

17.      

Irish Wolfhound

34.

Whippet

3. Non-sporting dogs

Non-sporting dogs include a wide variety of dogs who do not fit into the other groups listed here.

Non-sporting dogs include:

1.        

Bichon Frise

13.

Lowchen

2.        

Boston Terrier

 

14.

Miniature American

Eskimo Dog

3.        

Bulldog

15.

Miniature Poodle

4.        

Chinese Shar-Pei

16.

Miniature Xoloitzcuintli

5.        

Chow Chow

17.

Schipperke

6.        

Dalmatian

18.

Shiba Inu

7.        

French Bulldog

19.

Shih Tzu

8.        

German Pinscher

 

20.

Standard American

Eskimo Dog

9.        

Japanese Akita

21.

Standard Poodle

10.      

Japanese Spitz

22.

Standard Xoloitzcuintli

11.      

Keeshond

23.

Tibetan Spaniel

12.      

Lhasa Apso

24.

Tibetan Terrier

4. Sporting dogs

Sporting dogs have been used for many centuries to hunt game birds. This group includes retrievers, pointers, setters and spaniels. These breeds respond well to training.

 Sporting dogs include:

1.        

American Cocker Spaniel

20.

Golden Retriever

2.        

American Water Spaniel

21.

Gordon Setter

3.        

Barbet

22.

Irish Red and White Setter

4.        

Blue Picardy Spaniel

23.

Irish Setter

5.        

Braque d’Auvergne

24.

Irish Water Spaniel

6.        

Brittany Spaniel

25.

Labrador Retriever

7.        

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

26.

Lagotto Romagnolo

8.        

Clumber Spaniel

27.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

9.        

Curly-coated Retriever

28.

Pointer

10.      

English Cocker Spaniel

29.

Pudelpointer

11.      

English Setter

30.

Pyrénées Braque Français

12.      

English Springer Spaniel

31.

Smooth Vizsla

13.      

Field Spaniel

32.

Spinone Italiano

14.      

Flat-coated Retriever

33.

Sussex Spaniel

15.      

French Spaniel

34.

Weimaraner

16.      

Gascogne Braque Français

35.

Welsh Springer Spaniel

17.      

German Long-haired Pointer

36.

Wire Haired Pointing Griffon

18.      

German Short-haired Pointer

37.

Wire-haired Vizsla

19.      

German Wire-haired Pointer

 

 

5. Terriers

Terrier dogs enjoy digging the earth to find vermin and other small game. Training can be successful if the dog is provided with stimulating challenges.

Terrier dogs include:

1.        

Airedale Terrier

16.

Miniature Schnauzer

2.        

American Staffordshire Terrier

17.

Norfolk Terrier

3.        

Australian Terrier

18.

Norwich Terrier

4.        

Bedlington Terrier

19.

Parson Russell Terrier

5.        

Border Terrier

20.

Rat Terrier

6.        

Bull Terrier

21.

Russell Terrier

7.        

Cairn Terrier

22.

Scottish Terrier

8.        

Cesky Terrier

23.

Sealyham Terrier

9.        

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

24.

Skye Terrier

10.      

Glen of Imaal Terrier

25.

Smooth Fox Terrier

11.      

Irish Terrier

26.

Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier

12.      

Kerry Blue Terrier

27.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

13.      

Lakeland Terrier

28.

Welsh Terrier

14.      

Manchester Terrier

29.

West Highland White Terrier

15.      

Miniature Bull Terrier

30.

Wire Fox Terrier

6. Toy dogs

Toy dogs were initially bred to go after rodents. Because of their small size, they make great lap dogs. These breeds respond well to training, as they aim to please their owners.

 Toy dogs include:

1.        

Affenpinscher

14.

Papillon

2.        

Brussels Griffon

15.

Pekingese

3.        

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

16.

Pomeranian

4.        

Chihuahua (Long Coat)

17.

Pug

5.        

Chihuahua (Short Coat)

18.

Russkiy Toy

6.        

Chinese Crested

19.

Silky Terrier

7.        

Coton de Tulear

20.

Toy American Eskimo Dog

8.        

English Toy Spaniel

21.

Toy Fox Terrier

9.        

Havanese

22.

Toy Manchester Terrier

10.      

Italian Greyhound

23.

Toy Poodle

11.      

Japanese Chin

24.

Toy Xoloitzcuintli

12.      

Maltese

25.

Yorkshire Terrier

13.      

Miniature Pinscher

 

 

7. Working dogs

Working dogs are employed to perform specific tasks such as guarding homes, businesses or other places. These breeds are loyal by nature and do well in training.

Working dogs include:

1.        

Akita

19.

Greenland Dog

2.        

Alaskan Malamute

20.

Hovawart

3.        

Anatolian Shepherd dog

21.

Karelian Bear Dog

4.        

Bernese Mountain Dog

22.

Komondor

5.        

Black Russian Terrier

23.

Kuvasz

6.        

Boxer

24.

Leonberger

7.        

Bullmastiff

25.

Mastiff

8.        

Canaan Dog

26.

Neapolitan Mastiff

9.        

Canadian Eskimo Dog

27.

Newfoundland

10.      

Cane Corso

28.

Portuguese Water Dog

11.      

Doberman Pinscher

29.

Rottweiler

12.      

Dogue de Bordeaux

30.

Saint Bernard

13.      

Entlebucher Mountain Dog

31.

Samoyed

14.      

Eurasier

32.

Siberian Husky

15.      

Giant Schnauzer

33.

Standard Schnauzer

16.      

Great Dane

34.

Tibetan Mastiff

17.      

Great Pyrenees

35.

Yakutian Laika

18.      

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

 

 


For more information on dog breeds: 

American Kennel Club    

Canadian Kennel Club                   

                               

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