Feeding the right food to your dog can be a major concern for dog owners. With all the products on the market today, it is difficult to know which one to choose. Many commercial dog food products pose a health risk to dogs. Although there are superior products on the market, these may come at a cost we cannot afford. Just because you want to feed your dog healthy food does not mean you are prepared to spend a chunk of your salary on it every month. So what can you do to ensure your dog's health without breaking the bank?
The alternative to buying a well-balanced dog food product is to make your own at home. Here are a few things to remember if this is the route you decide to take:
1. Nutrition
Ensure that the food you make contains the nutrients your dog requires in order to keep healthy. Proteins and vitamins are essential in protecting your dog against diseases. To ensure that you are preparing the correct combinations, consult your vet or books.
2. Variation
Just like you, dogs prefer a varied diet. Try to think of at least three different meals that you can alternate on a regular basis.
3. Ingredients
Although meat is preferred by most dogs, vegetables should be added to provide a balanced meal. Providing food with a combination of meat, carbs and vegetables is very important. Never add any salt to your dog's food as this could be potentially harmful to him.
4. Temperature
All food should be served at room temperature. Never serve food straight from the fridge or stove.
Owners can make their own food in order to ensure their dog's health. Always ensure that the meals you have prepared contain the essential nutrients your dog requires. Meals can be made in batches and frozen, then defrosted when required.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Jumping on People
We all know what it's like to visit a friend and have their dog jumping on you or your children. Worse still is having visitors at your house and not being able to stop your dog from jumping on them. Although the dog is jumping out of happiness or excitement, it is important to know how to stop this unwelcome behaviour.
To do this is very easy but the trick is to be consistent and to know that it will not be corrected over night. It is important that the dog understands what is expected of him and that you communicate your expectations in a clear and concise manner.
Here's how it's done:
When your dog jumps up, firmly grab its paws (without hurting him) and sternly say "NO", "OFF". Because you dog's paws are a sensitive part of its body, this action will make the vulnerable and uncomfortable without causing harm. Your dog will instinctly pull away and back down.
As noted before, consistency is the key to this technique. Always use the same commands of NO and OFF when your dog is jumping. If any obedience training has been done before, your dog will understand that NO suggests inappropriate behaviour.
Remember, you dog wants to please you. Their need to please their leader (you) is crucial to them. Once the desired behaviour is communicated in a clear and concise manner, your dog is guaranteed to obey.
Good Luck
To find out more about what to feed your dog visit: http://doggie-food.blogspot.com/
To do this is very easy but the trick is to be consistent and to know that it will not be corrected over night. It is important that the dog understands what is expected of him and that you communicate your expectations in a clear and concise manner.
Here's how it's done:
When your dog jumps up, firmly grab its paws (without hurting him) and sternly say "NO", "OFF". Because you dog's paws are a sensitive part of its body, this action will make the vulnerable and uncomfortable without causing harm. Your dog will instinctly pull away and back down.
As noted before, consistency is the key to this technique. Always use the same commands of NO and OFF when your dog is jumping. If any obedience training has been done before, your dog will understand that NO suggests inappropriate behaviour.
Remember, you dog wants to please you. Their need to please their leader (you) is crucial to them. Once the desired behaviour is communicated in a clear and concise manner, your dog is guaranteed to obey.
Good Luck
To find out more about what to feed your dog visit: http://doggie-food.blogspot.com/
Monday, August 4, 2008
Top Dog Training Guides
Is your dog…
· Disobedient
· Embarrassing in public
· Guilty of excessive barking, biting or whining?
Are you tired of dealing with these behaviour problems on a daily basis? Do you want training and techniques that give you immediate and effective results?
The SitStayFetch program is the market leader in dog training techniques available today. It teaches you how to train your dog like a professional trainer would, without all the extra costs.
SitStayFetch comes with step-by-step instructions as well as plenty of photos to make the learning process easy and manageable.
Over 61 000 dog owners from all over the world have used these techniques successfully and in record time. The SitStayFetch course was created and designed by Daniel Stevens and focuses on the 25 most common dog behaviour problems and easy ways to correct these problems and create a good relationship between you and your dog.
Information provided in the package includes:
· Tips and secrets to use in dog training
· Specific commands and tricks
· Fixing specific problems
· Best ways to select, buy and raise a puppy or older dog
No matter what breed of dog you own, this package will work for you with astounding results.
These training secrets have been proven time and time again to work. The only thing you have to do is follow the step by step instructions. If you really want a healthy, well-trained dog who will listen to you, SitStayFetch is for you.
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The book is available via instant download. You could be solving all your dog’s behaviour problems in less than 5 minutes.
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· Disobedient
· Embarrassing in public
· Guilty of excessive barking, biting or whining?
Are you tired of dealing with these behaviour problems on a daily basis? Do you want training and techniques that give you immediate and effective results?
The SitStayFetch program is the market leader in dog training techniques available today. It teaches you how to train your dog like a professional trainer would, without all the extra costs.
SitStayFetch comes with step-by-step instructions as well as plenty of photos to make the learning process easy and manageable.
Over 61 000 dog owners from all over the world have used these techniques successfully and in record time. The SitStayFetch course was created and designed by Daniel Stevens and focuses on the 25 most common dog behaviour problems and easy ways to correct these problems and create a good relationship between you and your dog.
Information provided in the package includes:
· Tips and secrets to use in dog training
· Specific commands and tricks
· Fixing specific problems
· Best ways to select, buy and raise a puppy or older dog
No matter what breed of dog you own, this package will work for you with astounding results.
These training secrets have been proven time and time again to work. The only thing you have to do is follow the step by step instructions. If you really want a healthy, well-trained dog who will listen to you, SitStayFetch is for you.
99% of all professional dog trainers use ineffective methods that actually inhibit your dog’s ability to learn new things. So if you can’t afford to waste another cent on ineffective dog trainers, this excellent package will put an end to all your frustrations. You don’t need a 12 week dog obedience training plan where week after week the same training aspects are being taught. What you need is every last detail and secret explaining what it takes to get your dog to listen to you in the shortest period of time.
In order to prove its confidence in providing guaranteed, unconditional satisfaction, the package comes with a NO RISK 56 day money back guarantee.
The book is available via instant download. You could be solving all your dog’s behaviour problems in less than 5 minutes.
To order SitStayFetch go to:
http://leendert28.sitstay.hop.clickbank.net
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