Friday, February 10, 2012

Lesson 2- How to get your dog to like the kennel.

Second  step in kenneling  your dog is to get the dog willingly in the kennel. Now if it is  a puppy it should be relatively simple to get the puppy in the kennel. Right! you can put him in there but if I am right he isn't going to stay willingly. So you have to have a strategy ready.  treats, time, and lots of patience.
  • Place the kennel in a spot that is quiet
  • close to where you are(like next to the bed or sofa)
  • cover all but a small area of the kennel
  • have a bed, or blanket in the kennel
  • a favorite toy should also be placed in the kennel
  • take the puppy outside, play ,potty and then try the above steps.
  • stay close to the kennel comfort  the puppy but make him stay in for a short time (like a nap)
  • when he wakes up, play , take outside, treats,
  • never use kennel as punishment;

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A very complete article to get you started with that new dog.

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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Do you have a Dog that Hates Thunder?


Do you have a dog that Hates Thunder Storms?
I know there are several Drugs that you can give you dog, to help with anxieties like thunder , loud noises or even just you being five minutes. If you are at all like me, I don’t like to give drugs, when there is another way.
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I have had many different dog over the years and I would have loved to have one of these shirts; our sheltie was especially afraid of thundery loud noise; and would hide under the bed, couch or any where she could and just lay there and   shiver so afraid.  It would have been a God send to her and Me  not have to be so anxious