I have had the wonderful privlage of training a couple of German shepherds in my time. German Shepherd training, if done right can be a relatively easy task. Make sure that you start to train your dog at an early age to refrain it from undesirable habits. It is very important that you become the pack leader of your pet because it can be dominant and take over that role if you don’t. You need to gain the dogs respect by consistent love and lots of obedience training.
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Jan 21, 2010 | | How To, Informative
I just finished installing my first dog door so I thought I would compile a quick how to for you. Installing a dog door is reasonably simple. First thing you need to do is pick the door in your home that can accommodate the dog door. You do not always need to place the dog door in a door; if you have the proper tools you can put it in a wall, but these instructions are for door mounting only.
Next you will need to pick out the proper size dog door for your pet. The package that the dog door is in will help you determine the correct size for your pet’s size and the correct location on the door it should be installed. Read the rest of this entry »
Sep 26, 2009 | | How To
Every dog should be washed on a regular basis to prevent skin and odor problems. When washing your dog make sure and use a formulated dog shampoo. Dog shampoos are formulated for a dog’s skin as where human shampoos are formulated for people and can cause serious irritation and dryness to a dog’s skin. When you are in the process of shampooing your dog, try to avoid washing the head, unless it is necessary. Soap can easily seep into the eyes and ears, which leads to infections and irritation. For dogs with longer hair, you can prevent knots from occurring by brushing your dog’s hair as it is drying. Brushing before bathing is also beneficial to preventing knots and matting. Read the rest of this entry »
Sep 26, 2009 | | How To, Tips