Create an Emotional Bond During Training Sessions with Your Dog

I have read and continue to read books on training. At this point, I feel like whichever method (without cruelty, of course) you use that works for your dog is the type of training to stick with. Not every method works for every dog. We just all have to continue to read and research and find what works best for our unique situations. As we learn what works for our dog and we practice the lessons with the dog consistently, we create a much needed emotional bond with them as well that is just as valuable as the actual behavior we want our dog to learn. Most companion dogs want nothing more than to please and hang out with their human friends.

In this article I would like to speak about teaching your dog what "sit" actually means. Try it. If it works for you, then you have solved a problem for yourself. I believe you can use this same method with any behavior you want your dog to learn.

You want to teach your dog to "sit" on cue. You will need to have a bowlful or pocket full of small treats your dog just loves. You can use a clicker if you desire. You will need lots of time and patience. I suggest you feed a nutritious training treat such as is offered through Life Abundance. The Tasty Rewards Nutritional Treats are an excellent choice, however, try all the flavors to find which treat your dog likes best and use that one during training.

Tasty Rewards Training Treats

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• Positive reinforcement has never tasted so good
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Good behavior should be rewarded, but often training treats are empty-calorie treats with no nutritive value and include undesirable ingredients. At Life's Abundance, we strongly believe that you should only feed treats that can help to support overall health.

Tasty Rewards are wholesome nutritional treats made from New Zealand-raised chicken and lamb.
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First hold the delicious treat in front of your dog's nose. Move the treat slowly back over the top of the dog's head. As the dog moves up to follow the treat, her rump will begin to move down. And....wa-la......your dog is sitting without you laying a hand on her.

As soon as your dog's rump is on the ground, use your clicker and click, or say your "command" word or "phrase" you want the dog to associate with this behavior (teaching your dog what "sit" actually means). Now give the treat. Start playing with your dog again to get her out of the sitting position.

Now do the exercise again. If your dog jumps up to get the treat, you are holding it too high. You don't want the dog to think she is suppose to "jump" to get the treat. Use a word or phrase you have chosen to use consistently for behavior that is not reward-worthy if the dog jumps up for the treat (decide upon this word and use it consistently with all your training sessions for behaviors that do not deserve a treat). You want the dog to learn to "sit" for her treat.

When the dog folds into a sit as soon as you hold your hand out, add the word you want the dog to connect with this action (say "sit" or whatever keyword/command you have chosen), hold your hand out in the same motion as before, but DO NOT give a treat. Click or say your keyword when the dog sits. Now come forth with the treat (when the dog is in the sitting position).

The dog will appreciate the time you spend with he or she. This is "attention" the dog absolutely adores from its human friends. You have not only taught the dog a valuable lesson for her and yourself, but you have created an extra emotional bond as well.

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Common Parasites in Dogs

Some common parasites affecting dogs in general are: Chiggers, coccidiosis, fleas, flies, giardia, heartworm, hookworms, lice and mange.



There are three basic forms of parasitism: Internal organs, blood and skin. The geographical region in which you live will determine which parasites can affect your dog.

Worms are a common parasitic infestation and one cause of diarrhea. The presence of diarrhea, however, does not mean a definitive diagnosis of "worms." Definite diagnosis is made by a veterinarian, under microscopic examination, of a fresh fecal or blood sample. Only a veterinarian who has made the determination of the type of parasitic infestation should prescribe medications to treat the infestation.

Chiggers affect man and dogs and are prevalent in southern U.S. Areas. Eradication if chiggers is generally best achieved by manual removal. Prevention is somewhat effective if you will limit your dog to manicured grass.

Coccidiosis cause an enteritis condition of cats and dogs. Coccidiosis is most common in puppies and kittens. Symptoms are mild to severe bloody diarrhea, lethargy and weakness from dehabilitation of nutrients caused by the diarrhea, anorexia and death if not treated. Coccidiosis is seldom fatal when treated with the proper medication by the veterinarian who diagnoses the parasite in a timely manner. Coccidiosis is always present among canines. Some canines become carriers and have no symptoms themselves. Excessive stress can cause symptom producing coccidia in very young puppies and kittens that can become life threatening if not treated properly.

Fleas are most common to dogs of any breed. Fleas constantly bite and can produce allergic reactions in some dogs. A sensitive dog will scratch and chew to relieve the itch, only to produce a "hotspot" or some other type of skin dermatitis which can lead to a secondary infection.. Fleas can also act as temporary hosts in tapeworms' life cycles. A dog can acquire a tapeworm as it chews and ingest the fleas. Tapeworms can be effectively treated by your vet. The best protocol is to avoid fleas altogether. Flea control is comparatively easy through a wide selectin of products including soaps, shampoos, sprays, powders, dips, natural and herbal treatments.

Giardia is usually found around remote bodies of water. It can occur in dogs of any age and can be transferred to humans. Onset is usually sudden. Symptoms are diarrhea, lethargy, lack of appetite and weight loss. Diagnosis is made by fecal microscopic examination. Resolution is successful provided treatment is initiated early.

Heartworm occurs in two forms throughout the lower forty-eight states. One is harmless, the other if left untreated is deadly. The heartworm is carried by mosquito bites. Diagnosis is made through a blood test. Regular prophylactic treatment is available and highly recommended.

Hookworms are found primarily in the southern portions of the United States. Infection may also be transferred to puppies from the mother's milk. For this reason, all newborn puppies need to be regularly dewormed starting at 2 weeks of age up until at least 12 weeks of age following the recommendations and schedule of your own personal vet. There are a variety of dewormers available that completely eradicate the problem of hookworms.

Mange occurs in one of two forms: Demodex or Sarcoptes. Positive diagnosis can be made only by a veterinarian under microscopic examination of skin samples taken from an affected area. If treated early, mange can be completely cured. Treatment is usually by therapeutic shampoo or dips once a week for several weeks. Prevention of the mite infestations that can cause Sarcoptes mange is recommended. Ask your vet for appropriate mange mite medication to prevent the disease. The same mites that cause mange in dogs can cause ear mites and ear infections.

In addition to keeping your dog free from parasites, a regular schedule of ear cleaning is also ideal to help keep ear infections at a minimum. Use Life's Abundance Ear Cleaner for best results:

Ear Cleaner

Ear Cleaner

Cleans ears and eliminates odor

Painlessly dissolves ear wax

No alcohol means no sting

Made in the USA

This herbal formula contains a special botanical blend and gentle cleansers. Ear Care Formula safely dissolves waxy build-ups and effectively removes dirt and debris. Aloe vera soothes the sensitive skin of inner ears. With continued use, say ‘hello’ to healthy clean ears that smell terrific!

Gentle enough for puppies and kittens over 12 weeks of age.

Item Size: 4 fl. oz.

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Bottle Feeding Orphan Puppies

Nursing bottles for orphaned puppies can be obtained through the veterinarian, pet supplier, wholesale catalogs or the internet. You should purchase several nipple styles to see which works best for you and your dog.



Puppies can become colicky just like human newborn babies. Be careful about allowing a puppy to ingest air when either tube or bottle feeding. Always turn the bottle and nipple end down, before offering it to the puppy. All the air in the bottle will rise to the solid end. When puppy is nursing freely bubbles rise in the bottle. The bubble flow should be fairly rapid, small and uniform in size, rising in even response to the puppy's nursing. If the bubbles are large the puppy may also be ingesting air. Check the nipple cap.

Occasionally remove the bottle from the puppy's mouth to allow a return passage of air back into the bottle. A return passage of air occurs either through turning the bottle upright or by momentarily loosening the cap. Do not abruptly pull the bottle from the puppy's mouth. Place a finger in the corner of the puppy's lip to break the nursing hold.

Some puppies may instinctively resist the unnatural feel of a manufactured nipple.

1. If the dam is available, rub the bottle and nipple and a towel over her mammaries.
2. Drape this towel across your stomach and lap.
3. Hold the puppy on your lap against your abdomen.
4. Express a small amount of formula from the bottle and wipe it over the nipple.
5. As you introduce the bottle's nipple to the puppy's mouth, move your legs slightly, jiggling your lap.
6. Also jiggle the bottle up and down in the puppy's mouth using tiny motions. The movements re-create the dam's breathing and puppy's nursing position on the dam that should cause the puppy to instinctively and reflexively latch onto the nipple.
7. Have lots of patience.

You will need to burp the bottle fed puppy after each feeding. Do not allow the puppy to nurse the bottle dry to avoid a colicky baby. You can burp your puppy the same as you would a newborn human baby on your shoulder with gentle pats and rubs between the shoulder blades.

When you wean your puppy start them out on softened Life's Abundance dog food for puppies (the appropriate size formula of either small/medium or large breed).

Also, once your puppies turn 12 weeks old, start cleaning their ears with Life's Abundance Ear cleaner to help keep down ear infections that can be costly to treat at your vet's office.

Ear Cleaner

Ear Cleaner

Cleans ears and eliminates odor

Painlessly dissolves ear wax

No alcohol means no sting

Made in the USA

This herbal formula contains a special botanical blend and gentle cleansers. Ear Care Formula safely dissolves waxy build-ups and effectively removes dirt and debris. Aloe vera soothes the sensitive skin of inner ears. With continued use, say ‘hello’ to healthy clean ears that smell terrific!

Gentle enough for puppies and kittens over 12 weeks of age.

Item Size: 4 fl. oz.

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What Colors Look Best on Your Dog

A dog's color chart is grouped under four categories:

1. Autumn
2. Winter
3. Spring
4. Summer

Autumn:

Hair: Golden brown, red, auburn or chestnut.

Eyes: Dark brown, hazel or dark green.

Typical breeds: Brussels Griffons, Pomeranians, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Papillons

The Autumn palette includes:

 Neutrals: off whites, warm beiges, warm browns from light to dark, camel, gold.
Mustard, pumpkin, terra cotta, rust, peach, and salmon
 Orange, orange-red, tomato red.
 Lime green, yellow-green, moss green, grayed green, olive green, jade green, forest green.
Turquoise, teal blue, dark periwinkle blue.

Jewelry: Gold

Winter:

Hair: Black, ash black, brown

Eyes: Blue, brown, hazel, or green

Typical breeds: Affenpinschers, Scotties, Yorkies, Poodles, and Min Pins

The Winter palette includes:

Neutrals: white, light grays to charcoal gray, black, taupe, navy
True blue, royal blue, turquoise, royal purple.
True green, emerald green, pine green.
Hot pink, magenta, fuchsia, burgundy, blue-red, and true red.
Icy green, icy yellow, icy aqua, icy violet, icy pink, icy blue.

Jewelry: Silver

Spring:

Hair: Golden blonde, golden brown, or red.

Eyes, blue, blue-gray, blue green or light turquoise green

Typical breeds: Pugs, Pekingese, Bichon Frises, and Maltese

The Spring palette includes:

 Neutrals: Ivory, light to medium beiges, light to medium browns, warm gray, and navy.

Violet, periwinkle, true blue, aqua, and turquoise.

Apricot, peach, salmon, corals warm pink, clear bright red, light orange, and orange-red.

Pastel to bright yellow green, golden yellow, and clear gold.

Jewelry: Gold

Summer:

Hair: Ash blonde, light ash brown

Eyes: Blue gray or blue green

Typical breeds: Chihuahuas, Shih Tzu, and Chinese Crested Dogs.

The Summer palette includes:
Neutrals: Soft white, rose-beiges, rose-browns, blue-gray, navy.
Powder blue from light to medium, periwinkle, aqua, blue-greens from light to deep.
Blue pinks from light to medium, watermelon red, blue-red, burgundy.
Lavender, raspberry, soft fuchsia, plum, and lemon yellow.
Jewelry: Silver

In general most dogs look good in black. The color of Aqua is stunning on a white coat. Dressing your dog in the right color is a little hard than with humans. Have fun experimenting with which colors look best on your dog. What really counts most is that you adore your dog. Dressing your dog helps to communicate those adoration feelings you have for him, and you know that dog will feel the same way about you!

For grooming  your dog, pamper he or she with Life's Abundance Holistic Grooming Products for best results. Life's Abundance Revitalizing Shampoo has a long lasting fresh scent you and your dog will adore.

Life's Abundance Revitalizing Shampoo

Organic rosemary & sage

Natural kiwi & mango extracts

Cleans without stripping away natural oils

Moisture-activated odor eliminators

 Pamper your precious pet with a revitalizing botanical infusion of organic rosemary and sage. Enhanced with the nourishing essences of coconut and palm kernel oil, Revitalizing Shampoo naturally cleanses and beautifies coats. Even a small dollop of this conditioning formula works into a luxurious, foamy lather, to deeply cleanse and leave coats silky, fragrant and tangle-free. The luscious scents of mango and kiwi mingle with energizing citrus notes to bring out natural shine. Natural antioxidants from organic rosemary and sage help prevent damage from weathering and environmental factors. Natural emollients help soften hair and give the coat more body.

Revitalizing Shampoo doesn’t just mask odors … moisture activated odor-fighters react immediately to absorb and neutralize tough pet odors. All that’s left after a bath is a beautiful coat, fragrant with a delicate citrus aroma. Gentle enough for puppies and kittens over 12 weeks of age. Item Size: 12 fl. oz.

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Stimulating Puppies to Life

Some puppies will be active the minute the sac is broke, others will seem lifeless and you will think for sure they are dead. I have rubbed and rubbed on lifeless puppies and then almost give up only suddenly to realize they were starting to move and respond a little bit, so I kept on stimulating them to come more and more to life. The worse I ever had to act like that was my Smokey. He was the only puppy born to me that was this beautiful steel grey color, which now I have learned is a "true blue." He has a blue nose and the light eyes. I almost gave up on him, it took so long for him to finally come to life. He is a big boy now and has not had a problem since, except for a slight sinus infection as a young puppy unrelated to his initial slow start to breathe on his own.



I use just a plain dry wash cloth and briskly rub the puppy all over, tumbling and rubbing in all directions until it will finally yell. I also take a small baby ear syringe and place it in the puppy's mouth to suck out any fluid or mucus. This helps to stimulate the puppy to breathe on its own as well. The nostrils need to be free of fluid as well.

Once the puppy is dry and breathing I hold it to the mom to see if she will sniff the puppy. If she does and starts to lick the puppy, this is nature's way of stimulating the puppy to life and making it breathe better. Sometimes mothers are so distracted by the whelping or tired or probably just a little frightened, they don't want anything to do with the puppies at this point. If that is the case, the doggie midwife will have to continue rubbing and stimulating the puppy. If she does start to lick the puppy and accept it, the puppy will be fine to lie with mom for awhile until the next one arrives. Try to keep the bedding dry and warm and the puppy as warm as possible during this time.

The above "human/doggie midwife" procedure is only done if the mother does not do as her instincts should allow her to do with newborn puppies. Most mothers will do all the stimulating. This procedure is only for those few times mom does not do her job.

Puppies are born unable to urinate or have bowel movements unless stimulated by the mother's tongue. If the mother does not do this, you will have to do it with a piece of cotton or gauze that has been softened with a little baby oil. If you ever hand raise a litter of puppies this is important to know. It has to be done, and is not difficult. You just rub the anus of the puppy with the moistened cotton ball until the puppy defecates, and then do the same for urination until they urinate. It will be tiny little drops.

 Once you notice the mother about to deliver another puppy, you should remove this one and put it in the warmed puppy box you have kept next to the whelping box. Sometimes mothers will really put up a fuss about me taking their new whelps and putting them in a puppy box, but I have to, and I insist regardless of what a fit she throws about it.

Puppies need to be warmed up after birth and kept warm. This is impossible when left in the whelping box with the mom delivering other puppies and the fluids running all over the place and back onto the puppies already delivered. They definitely will get chilled and you do not want this to happen.

Once whelping is over and it is time to feed your matron, feed her a messy, wet canned food for a few days, then spread the canned food over her dry meals for extra pampering. Use Life's Abundance Pork and Venison Grain Free or any of the canned formulas your matron prefers:

Pork and Venison Grain Free

• Grain Free Recipe
• Limited ingredients
• No corn, wheat or soy
• No fillers or carrageenan

Even the most hard-to-please dog will savor the robust flavors that this grain free recipe offers. And you’ll feel good knowing that this limited ingredient meal is easy on sensitive stomachs and features exceptionally delicious protein from pork and venison, plus healthy carbohydrates and dietary fiber from nutritious lentils and peas. 

With wholesome ingredients, an irresistible texture and more protein than our other canned dog foods, this nutritionally complete recipe can be served as your pup’s sole diet or as an appetite-inspiring topper for our premium kibble. It’s also a tasty topper for pregnant moms over the course of gestation and new moms during lactation. Plus, the blended loaf is easy to consume for weaning puppies and dogs with dental issues. Every serving of this premium canned food contains optimal amounts of added vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and omega fatty acids, all to help maintain a healthy, happy pup! 

If you’re ready to take a fresh approach to your dog’s diet, Pork & Venison Grain Free Recipe is sure to fit the bill and fulfill your dog’s cravings. 

Stop chasing your tail for a better diet. Provide your dog with a meal that will be relished with gusto!

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Exercise for the Pregnant Dog

You, the breeder, is also an obstetrician at the time your dog is pregnant. To help her pregnancy and delivery you need to keep her in peak condition physically and emotionally. If she is not use to much exercise at all, you definitely need to tone her up during her pregnancy. Even a mild exercise routine will improve the health of your pregnant dog.

 Beginning and maintaining a regular exercise routine is not hard or expensive. The ideal time, however, is before your dog becomes pregnant. A mild program of exercise may be safely continued to the seventh week of pregnancy. The best exercise is simply daily walks. And remember moderation is the best approach.

Toy dogs and small breed dogs, may be toned with a half mile daily. However, you may want to work up to a mile depending on the weather and both your physical conditions. Beyond building and toning your dog's physique, the sharing of a common recreation is good for her emotional health as well.

Start your daily walks during the cooler hours of the warmer months, the warmer hours of the colder months. Each time of year has its own special dangers for your dog. Begin your walks half-mile, one-quarter mile out, one-quarter mile back. Increase the distance the following week to a half mile out and a half mile back. Once you reach the half-mile level you can jog with your pregnant dog if you desire, a few minutes at a time, but walking is highly recommended. Continue on this program until you are walking at least one mile daily if you desire.

In hot weather, the dog's body is closer to heat reflected from paved surfaces. Care must be given to exercising during periods of hot weather. Dogs sweat through their pads and tongue. If your dog is breathing heavily with glazed eyes and a hanging out tongue, she could be in serious danger. Take along plenty of water and watch her for signs of "getting too hot." You don't want her to get over-heated at all.

If she plops down or has minor tremors the moment she stops walking, get her to an emergency vet clinic as soon as possible. These are signs of heat exhaustion. So be careful about this.
In cold weather, never leave a warm house and begin jogging right away. Muscles need to be stretched and warmed up to prevent injury, lameness or soreness. Winter months in areas of snow can be dangerous. Aside from slipping and falling, certain areas are often spread with slip retardants such as sand, salt or other chemicals. The salt and chemicals are harmful to the dog's foot pads. If you have no choice during the winter of exercising in areas free from chemicals, purchase water/chemical-proof booties, and rinse your dog's feet thoroughly after returning home.
In either hot or cold weather, check your dog's feet daily.

 Check the pads and the soft-tissue areas between the pads for damage such as rawness, swelling, splitting or discoloration. Keep the nails trimmed.

There is no reason for a normally active and healthy expecting matron to have her physical activities restricted. Such restrictions could be harmful to her during delivery through lack of muscle tone. Restriction from normal activity can also promote an emotionally discontent pregnant dog. Her attitude can affect her puppies in utero and then later after whelping as well.

If your dog is used to playing with children, let her continue to do so at her own will and pace. Explain to your children to be extra careful with your pregnant dog and avoid roughhouse play. Tell the children in terms they can easily understand, such as: Fetch is fine. Wrestling is out.
Always comfort your pregnant dog and let her know of your devotion to her with words and actions she is familiar with. Soon the little rascals will arrive and everyone will be soooo happy!

Feed your expecting matron a high quality puppy food during pregnancy, one such as is offered through Life's Abundance according to the breed, small/medium or large.

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Separation Anxiety

Crating your dog when you leave him alone might seem easier, but it may not be the best approach to keep him out of trouble. And it may even cause your dog to experience more separation anxiety. Crating was developed as a method of housebreaking. If you will spend a modest amount of time training a puppy, they will have many years of satisfying companionship. Caging is fine if used for only a few hours at a time when you can't be there to supervise. Caging should never become a permanent way of life. Excessive caging can lead to problems.

Some of the worst behavior problems seen in dogs were dogs that were crated for long periods of time. Some dogs cannot tolerate any time in a cage at all; they panic and fight to get out. It is also true that some dogs really do like their cages and find them a cozy refuge, a den to retire in away from the hustle and bustle of everything else. Caging or crating is an acceptable method of housebreaking if used in moderation.

Dogs who chew wildly and scratch walls are not being spiteful. Dogs don't have the intelligence to be spiteful. Most dogs want nothing more than to spend time with "people." They are very sociable and are always quite content to be slab dab in the middle of everything "their people" are doing, regardless of what it is. When you are away they sometimes can become anxious and some might even become frantic. So what can you do?

They need help becoming more comfortable when they are alone and they need to learn that you will return after you go out. If possible, devote several consecutive days addressing the problem and plan on more time to reinforce any progress you make. Give your dog attention, but if he decides to walk off and curl up in a corner to sleep, let him be, if he does not follow you when you leave a room, don't encourage him to do so if it is not necessary. You want to teach him to be okay by himself even if it is only in another room.

Start conditioning the dog for your absences. You might exercise the dog so he will be ready for a nap and make sure he has relieved himself. Then, leave him alone in his space. Don't make a big deal about it because you don't want him to think that your leaving him is a big deal. Leave the dog alone for a minute or two while you go elsewhere in the house or into the yard. Do this several times through the first day of conditioning training. If he remains calm, increase the time. Work up to about 10 minutes. If all goes well, do the same the next day. This time, leave and go somewhere else. Take a walk up the street or take a short ride in the car for 5 minutes, then return. When you leave, try to leave him joyously and when you return, try to return with a joyous greeting, so that he associates you leaving and you returning on the same note, something not so bad, but something joyous and that you always return. Work up to 15 minutes, then slowly work up to a couple of hours. Leave and return quietly.

You want your dog to learn that leaving and returning is nothing to get tore up about. If you return and the puppy has been destructive do not scold him. he won't know what you are scolding him about and this will only make things worse. His anxiety will increase. If you see destructive behavior, take a step backward, decrease the time you are away and build back up again. If you do not have the time to devote to this conditioning training, then you may have to find a dog sitter to leave your dog with if he is one that becomes anxious or destructive when you are away, at least until you have time to devote to training.

These are just a few tips to help you deal with a dog who truly might have separation anxiety or to prevent separation anxiety from becoming a problem. I hope this helps.

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