House training their puppy

Tips... To help Jim Delany of co-founder which are "Pet Shop Boyz" valuable advice about things your train urinate in a given area. Tips for cleaning up dog also urine from carpets, Lino or tiled floors. It is with four products in the video:
Free urine Rudducks SUPA Sorba and House breaker, and finally, pee pee pads.

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Dog Training

Welcome to my dog training blog. Here you will learn about dog behavior training and how to train your dog or puppy. Look here for dog obedience articles, dog behavior training or training your puppy as well as learning about dog food and dog biscuits.

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The One Year Old Dog Can You Get Past This Destructive Stage Part 1

My son was at a birthday party recently when one of the moms wanted to know if she could ask me a dog question. (This happens quite often actually. Once someone finds out that I train dogs, they almost always want to ask my advice... which Im happy to give.)

She wanted to know what to do about a dog that was starting to chew things up. My question was, "Is your dog a year old?" She looked surprised and said yes. 

I cant tell you how many times I am contacted by owners of a one year old dog (or close to a year old). Just when people think they are past the crazy puppyhood stage and their dog is in his or her now mostly grown body and therefore must surely be starting to act like an adult dog, whamo! Surprise! Your couch is gone! Your new shoes are in shreds. Your sprinkler system is in pieces. You have a new hole to China in your backyard. Your remote control has been molded into a new shape by canine teeth. I mean, cmon, a remote control? How could a dog possibly find that tasty?

One of the first things I tell people who own a young puppy, like 4-5 months old, is that the stage they are in is called the teething stage... goodbye sharp puppy teeth (yay!), hello dull adult teeth (yay... for the moment!). But this is NOT the worst stage. This is NOT the chewing, destructive stage. Save that for the one year old dog. 

Ever been to an animal shelter? Ever looked into the eyes of the eternally hopeful, wondering what they did wrong, why their families abandoned them? Ever noticed that the vast majority of those dogs are around 1-2 years old? Most people dont realize how destructive dogs can be at that age and simply put, they are unwilling to accept it or do anything to help solve the problem. Bye bye, Fido! You ate our kitchen cabinets and now you can be someone elses problem... and thats if youre lucky enough to get out of the shelter.

The most important thing to realize is that almost all dogs will chew and be destructive. (I mean, there are web sites dedicated to Dog Shaming so you know if you own a destructive dog, its not just you!) But it wont last forever! There is a light at the end of the tunnel! And although you may not be able to bi-pass this stage completely, you can get past it with minimal damage if you do the right things. 

To find out how you can survive this stage, stay tuned for Part 2 of this blog. 

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Training An Aggressive Dog

With nearly 52 million dog bites occurring in the United States alone each year, its no wonder more people are tackling the issue of training an aggressive dog. Here are some startling facts regarding this significant canine behavioral problem.

- Approximately half of all the claims on homeowners insurance are due to dog bites.

- 90% of people bitten by dogs knew the dog.

- Almost 70% of dog bites happen to the elderly or to children.

- Boys are bitten by aggressive dogs more often than girls.

- Male dogs are responsible for 8 out of 10 dog bites.

- Un-neutered males dogs account for 6 out 10 bites.

While from birth, most dogs inherit are some level of aggressive tendencies, some breeds are known for being a bit more domineering than others. Some of these breeds include Rottweilers, Toy Poodles, Chihuahuas, Old English Sheepdogs, Dachshunds, and Jack Russell terriers.
When training any type of aggressive dog, its helpful to understand the different kinds of aggression and the reasons behind them. Many dogs will exhibit more than one type of agressive behavior.

The Outward Signs of Dog Aggression Include:

growling, snarling, snapping, biting, and baring the teeth.
Acceptable Aggression
Parental aggression, the protective way a mother dog acts near her pups, is usually an acceptable type of dog behavior, as well as the type of aggression displayed between canine siblings.

Dominance Based Aggression

A dog who exhibits dominance based aggression thinks that he or she is the alpha of your "pack" and must be taught otherwise immediately. Its imperative to learn to recognize your dogs warning signs and how to decipher their body language in order to control and stop the bad behavior before it starts.

Fear Based Aggression

The term "fear biter" essentially refers to a dog that is afraid of strangers and also has anxiety problems or a weak temperament. These dogs learn early on that if a stranger approaches and they growl, they will be left alone. Eventually this turns into the type of dog that will bite someone out of fear rather than because of pure aggression.
Training dogs who are aggressive and fearful takes plenty of patience and perseverance, as well as an understanding that fear biters are almost always the product of bad breeding and poor socialization rather than the fault of the dog.

Territorial and Possessive Based Aggression

This type of aggressive behavior is actually a display of dominance when the dog views the house or even a person as his possession. Aggressive behavior toward mail carriers is a perfect example of territorial aggression. Many people mistakenly think its the uniform or the mailbag that sets the dog off, when really its simply the fact that a stranger has appeared in the dogs territory. The dog believes its his barking that causes the person to retreat. The more aggressively he barks, the faster the intruder appears to leave.

Training an aggressive dog with territorial or possessive issues requires that you immediately establish yourself as the pack leader. While most people like the idea of their dog guarding their home or protecting family members, theres a fine line between protection and aggression that mustnt be crossed. A guard dog must also be properly taught how to be an obedient dog that follows their owners lead instead of thinking they are in control of every situation.
Quick Tips for Training an Aggressive Dog

Never severely punish your dog for their aggressive behavior. Punishment causes the dog to fear you and may be seen as a challenge to their dominance. This can actually increase their aggressiveness. Instead, learn training techniques that emphasize positive reinforcement and rewards for good behavior.

Always take precautions when training an aggressive dog. Be sure training takes place with no distractions and that your dog is properly confined or on a leash. If you are fearful that your dog may bite you or someone else, consider having them wear a muzzle until the aggressive behavior is under control.

Consult with your veterinarian. There may be underlying medical issues behind your dogs aggressive tendencies. Since Hormones can be the cause for some behavioral problems, ask your vet about the benefits of spaying or neutering your pet.
In severe cases of dog aggressiveness, its wise to consult with a veterinarian, an animal trainer or a dog behaviorist. They will be able to tell whether or not a dog can be safely rehabilitated and how to formulate an effective training program.

Never underestimate how great a dog owners influence can be on their dogs behavior. Almost any type of dog aggression can be reduced or even eliminated over time as long as the dogs owner takes a consistently active role in correcting the problem.

About the Author

Tom Zinovia enjoys writing about dog health and training for the website http://www.Doggy-Training.com Please visit our site to enjoy other dog training articles as well as information about complete home training programs. Remember that a well trained dog is a happy dog!

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Thursday Night Fun and upcoming giveaway!

Hey furry friends!
This will be my last post... before I head off to PUPPY SWAP TIME! (if you missed yesterdays post - make sure to check it out), I will be going to the other raisers home tomorrow, after puppy class - and will be coming back here in 2 weeks.
BUT, enough about the puppy swap... Im going to talk about last nights puppy training (an extra training class raisers could attend - if they wanted).
I had a whole lot of furry fun, and my raiser said I did soo good! We did many different things, but mostly worked on commands & ignoring other pups.
We also did something furry fun... we played a card game, wanna know the rules??
We had 30 or so cards laying around on the ground; each with various commands & such you can do with your dog.
Each raiser & their dog had 2 minutes to do as many cards as they could (they couldnt move on to another card, till they did the command really well).
It was very interesting, but all of us had a whole lot of fun! I know my raiser wants us to do that game again, she really enjoyed it!
I did wear my harness during training class, and it didnt faze me a bit.
I hope you enjoy all the pictures (and movies) below, and make sure to be furry sweet to my brother Al, who will be blogging here for TWO weeks.

**I will be doing a Valentines Giveaway (starting on Valentines Day... and ending when I return from puppy camp, the following 2 weeks). Though I wont be here on Valentines Day... I will have a pre written post that will be published that day, and hopefully Al will make sure you guys all enter... there are some furry cool gifts!

***Mango Minster will be doing the BEST IN SHOW voting tomorrow... Ill make sure to have my raiser do a quick post reminding all my furry cool friends to go vote fur me! (if you arent already voting fur some other pup/cat...)

Furry Friday Kisses, and I hope you miss me! (I know Ill miss you guys!),

Rudy - The dog with a blog

Working Fun...

The Card Game... (the movies are just of 2 random cards - but we did a whole lot more!)

(Movie of Rudy & I doing the 2 minute "pick a card" game - this card tells us to go greet another person (without a dog), have our dog sit beside us - and greet the person with our dog ignoring her/him. Rudy was a little excited, but he did very well!)

(Movie of Rudy & I doing another card, which tells the dog handler to have your dog sit, then down. Sit beside your dog, and massage 1 front foot & 1 back foot. Rudy does it perfectly)

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Happy 4th of July!

Wishing you all a very Happy 4th of July!
Though its hard to celebrate the 4th without a guide dog puppy (first in over 4 years!), Im so glad that I know Rudy has passed his medical/hip exams, and started his training. Im looking forward to posting his first report card... guess Ill be getting one in a few weeks!
Hope you all have a wonderful 4th,

Rudys Raiser

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Copper the Whopper Beagle Demo Dog One Year Aniversary

The Lovely Shane, the entire pack at the Dog Training/Foster Shack and I congratulate Copper the Whopper Beagle on his one year anniversary!

We adopted Copper on January 12, 2013 and he almost immediately became my demo dog. He has an almost perfect personalty for a demo dog. He is very calm and gentle. He loves people and other dogs.

I could not have asked for a better demo dog! He loves to show off the behaviors that make him a polite dog! He is also good at helping to teach other dogs here at the shack!

He has also been a very good companion and friend to me over the past year. When I am sick he takes care of me. I mean he does not leave my side when I am sick. He constantly checks on me. He also helps me in my Lawn Maintenance/Handyman Business. He loves to meet customers and supervise my work (when the weather is mild enough of course).

We all love Copper here and look forward to spending many more years with him! Thank You my buddy, Copper!

If you need help teaching your dogs to be polite little guys/girls, Copper and I will be happy to help you! I always tell you, Polite Dogs = Happy People. Let Copper and I help you get happy today!

Till next time

-William

William Moore 

William Moore Canine Training

678-702-4791

fayettedogtrainer@gmail.com

William Moore Lawn and Handyman Services

678-702-4791

fayettelawnmoore@gmail.com

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Foster Files Foster Boy Trigger Adopted Welcome Back Foster Boy Biscuit!

Trigger the Dapple Dachshund

The Lovely and  Totally Awesome Shane!

The Lovely Shane and I are happy to announce that Trigger has found a forever home! The forever home he found is right here in our pack! His temperament fits our pack very well and The Lovely Shane and I fell in love with him. He is however, definitely a Mommys dog.

Aside from a few little chewing issues, his training is coming along quite well.

Trigger really likes to follow Mommy around everywhere and really misses her when she goes to work! He also really loves his chew toys and has a real passion for chasing critters in the back yard and digging around. I think we are going to make him a little area in the backyard (maybe a sandbox) where he can dig all he wants without hurting anything.

Foster Boy Biscuit

So, we now have a four dog permanent pack consisting of Cuddles the Corgi Mix (senior), Copper the Whopper Beagle (adult), Codi the Little Beagle (senior) and Trigger the Dapple Dachshund (approx. 1 year old).

Our buddy Biscuit is also back in our pack as a Foster again. Biscuit is a Basset/Lab Mix about 8 or 9 months old. We got him back last night. The person who adopted him could no longer care for him due to unforeseen medical issues.

Biscuit has grown a little over the last few weeks that he has been away. His training is also progressing nicely! The housebreaking seems to be done. He is really good about going into his crate when you tell him to.  He is getting much better on leash! Another week or so and he should be almost perfect on the leash!

If you are interested in adding a good little Basset mix to your pack, please let me know! Biscuit is available for adoption and would love to find a forever home with you!

Till Next Time

-William -

William Moore Canine Training

678-702-4791

fayettedogtrainer@gmail.com

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Please dont leave your dog in the car this summer!!

I know it is tempting to leave your dog in the car if you are just making a quick trip into a store or something like that. Please be careful. I very strongly recommend against this even if you have the air conditioning and engine running.

As you can see from the chart, the temperatures inside the vehicle can rise quickly. Even with a window partially open it can get really hot, really quickly.

So, you ask, what is the problem with leaving the air condition and engine running? I realize that with two keys it is easy to lock the vehicle and do this. However, please re-think this as well. Automobile air conditioners work much better when the vehicle is in motion. More importantly, they have been known to fail.

When I lived in the Tampa Bay Area, one of the local Sheriffs did not like dogs inside the offices. He required the K-9 handlers to leave their animals in the patrol vehicle while they were in the building doing paperwork,etc. They always ran the air in the vehicle. Well, one day, one of the air conditioners on a patrol vehicle failed. A poor dog died. Well you would think the simple solution would be to simply allow the service dogs in the building. Well apparently not to this Sheriff. He spent many, many tax payer dollars to outfit all the K-9 vehicles with redundant air conditioning systems in an attempt to prevent another dog death. This has been many years ago. I am not certain if the redundant air conditioners really solved the problem.

So, please be careful with your little guys.

If you see any signs of heat stroke or heat related problems in your dog, please get him/her to the veterinarian as soon as possible.

The Humane Society lists the following as symptoms:

heavy panting

glazed eyes 

a rapid pulse

unsteadiness

a staggering gait

vomiting, or a deep red or purple tongue.

If you notice these symptoms in a dog who has been exposed to heat, please take the following actions immediately! :

After you get him/her out of the heat, do this: 

1. Gradually lower his body temperature by applying 

cool (not cold) water all over his body or soaking 

him in a cool bath. 

2. Place cool, wet towels over the back of the neck, 

in the armpits, and in the groin area. You may also 

wet the ear flaps and paws with cool water. Direct 

a fan on the wet areas to speed evaporative cooling.

3. You may offer fresh, cool water if your dog is alert 

and wants to drink. Do not force your pet to drink.

Now get him/her to the veterinarian!

This is really a serious matter! Many dogs die in cars this time of the year.

As I have mentioned before, there are many retail establishments that allow well behaved dogs.

For example:

Copper and I were blessed to have the company of The Lovely Shane today. The Lovely Shane accompanied us on a Dog Training sales call and a Handyman estimate trip. We also did an errand or two.

Here are the places that we took Copper today:

• Wags to Whiskers Boutique and Barkery in Peachtree City, GA

 These are new friends of ours. This is a really cool store! I suggest that you all visit when you have a chance! They have fresh baked treats. They can even bake a cake for your dogs birthday! They also have a wide selection of exclusively made in the USA treats and Food.

And best of all, they really are passionate about adopted/rescued dogs. 

• Big Lots in Fayetteville, GA 
• Michaels in Fayetteville, GA
• Radio Shack in Fayetteville, GA (the one in Hudson Plaza)

None of these establishments asked us to leave. In fact, I think the staff at each of them enjoyed having Copper in the store.

As long as your little guys and girls are housebroken and well behaved, there are rarely issues. If you need help with housebreaking or the behavior of your dogs (pulling on leash, etc) please contact me. Copper and I will be happy to help you!

Till Next Time

-William -

William Moore

William Moore Canine Training

678-702-4791

fayettedogtrainer@gmail.com

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Helpful Tips To Help You Train Your Dog

Should you make time to train your pet the essentials, you are constructing a foundation to get a lifelong enjoyable relationship with the pet. You may also teach a classic dog several new tricks using the right strategy. Below are a few neat proper dog training pointers.

When you are concentrating on dog training your newest addition to the family unit, do not accidentally punish your pet forever behavior. When you have gotten a puppy, for instance, and then he goes toward the lavatory outside correctly usually do not leave the canine out there alone. Devote some time with him and enjoy him since if you depart him alone he is going to be sad and think he did something wrong.

Create a regular schedule for your puppy. Make sure his foods are simultaneously on a daily basis, and walk him night and morning. Attempt to take him out for toilet breaks utilizing a consistent routine. Dogs often thrive when they have a schedule they can follow.

When training, be specific about what you would like your pet dog to do. Using vague commands like "no" are usually ineffective. Not why, though no only tells him that you simply didnt like what he did. In the event you say "no" as he jumps about the couch, he might think you wanted him to leap higher. Use specific commands like sit and stay for better results.

Not every dogs are comfortable around other dogs or people. The easiest way to train your puppy to be convenient around other animals or people is usually to expose these people to as much people and also other dogs as much as possible, preferably earlier in their lives. This may cause them accustomed to being around others.

After each training session, spend a few momemts playing your dogs favorite game with him. Should you do this each and every time, your puppy knows its coming once the exercise sessions and are excited when it comes time for your personal daily session. The greater excited he is, the more effective hell do.

Continually be ready with dog treats. Your dog should realize why you are happy with him. By rewarding your pet after it can something you need, it can realize that its doing the best thing. Therefore, it will likely be very likely to continue this good behavior.

Have flexibility when training your pet. Be ready to vary or change a routine if it isnt working. You might need to try different locations or days of day. Should it be too much time a session, or short, you may need to adjust the time period of your training schedule.

A pet dog owner who tries to train her or his pet while angry will never be successful. Dogs are really sensitive creatures, plus they can sense their owners displeasure. Anger and dissatisfaction by using a dogs performance can poison an entire exercise program. A dog trainer who becomes angry with their pets performance should have a break and settle down before continuing their exercise program.

Only give rewards for obedience the 1st time you provide a command including "come" or "sit", when you progress in training your pet dog. Your dog will quickly learn that it must be better to obtain the reward by obeying the first command than having you repeat it and not provide the reward. Do praise your pet if it finally obeys, but save the treats for quick obedience.

Use praise to re-enforce good behavior within your dog when training. Get excited, smile, and give treats to help your dog relate the good behavior to something positive. Tend not to give any rewards for negative behavior since your dog will thing the negative behavior is great too.

Have the right use and equipment it properly. Learn how to place on a chain or nylon slip use and collar an ordinary 6 foot leash for the majority of training. Usually do not yank or pull around the leash. Just give a quick tug and release once the dog ignores a command in the future or heel. Soon just wearing the collar will probably be enough to remind your pet that you will be usually the one in command of the training session, and extremely few corrections must be needed.

Positive reinforcement may be the proven key to success in training your dog. Evaluate which reward will motivate your pet and make use of it. Strong smelling meats and cheese are usually very well liked. It is actually fundamental to generally have treats handy when training. However, it is equally important to look at the calorie consumption.

Oftentimes, a dogs diet may be adding to the behaviour and health issues he is having. Make sure that you are feeding your pet dog a balanced diet and that he will many thanks by adapting his behavior being accepted, more essential than that, he will be healthier for a lot of more years.

Your rewards should fit your dogs personality. You wouldnt work with free, so why would your dog? Make rewards match the difficulty in the task. Dont hesitate to pull out something truly stinky and tempting to teach new challenges, though regular treats are ideal for behaviors your pet dog already knows.

You shouldnt wait around for bad behaviors to get started on to start preemptively addressing them. Most new people who own dogs should expect a minimum of one bad behavior to appear during their time as a dog owner! Start addressing inappropriate soiling, destructive chewing and separation anxiety as though theyre more likely to happen, and make sure your environment makes those ideas challenging to occur!

Whenever your dog understands the benefits and rewards of learning the tricks you teach it, the need to find out is frequently as rewarding because the reward itself. Your pet will likely be happier, and so are you going to.

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Dog aggression cures

Dog aggression cures

What’s resource guarding? Why do dogs have them?

Resource guarding is pretty common among dogs and almost all k9 breeds out there.

Let me take a moment to explain this concept to you: dogs are packed animals from the wild and its implanted ion their instinct. To your dog, the family environment is no different to the dog-pack environment just like the wolves in some forest. Resource guarding is a classic example of dominant behavior: only a higher-ranked dog (a “dominant” dog) would act aggressively in defense of resources.

Socialization doesn’t just stop with puppy preschool, though. It’s an ongoing effort throughout the life of your puppy and dog: he needs to be taken to a whole bunch of new places and environments. Remember not to overwhelm him: start off slow, and build up his tolerance gradually.

- Aggression towards family members
- There are two common reasons why a dog is aggressive towards members of his own human family:
- He’s trying to defend something he thinks of as his from a perceived threat (you).

This is known as resource guarding, and though it may sound innocuous, there’s actually a lot more going on here than your dog simply trying to keep his kibble to himself.

- He’s not comfortable with the treatment/handling he’s getting from you or other members of the family.

What’s resource guarding?

Resource guarding is pretty common among dogs.

The term refers to overly-possessive behavior on behalf of your dog: for instance, snarling at you if you approach him when he’s eating, or giving you “the eye” (a flinty-eyed, direct stare) if you reach your hand out to take a toy away from him.
All dogs can be possessive from time to time – it’s in their natures. Sometimes they’re possessive over things with no conceivable value: inedible trash, balled up pieces of paper or tissue, old socks. More frequently, however, resource-guarding becomes an issue over items with a very real and understandable value: food and toys.



Why does it happen?

It all boils down to the issue of dominance. Let me take a moment to explain this concept: dogs are pack animals. This means that they’re used to a very structured environment: in a dog-pack, each individual animal is ranked in a hierarchy of position and power (or “dominance”) in relation to every other animal.

Each animal is aware of the rank of every other animal, which means he knows specifically how to act in any given situation (whether to back down, whether to push the issue, whether to muscle in or not on somebody else’s turf, etc).

To your dog, the family environment is no different to the dog-pack environment. Your dog has ranked each member of the family, and has his own perception of where he ranks in that environment as well.

This is where it gets interesting: if your dog perceives himself as higher up on the social totem-pole than other family members, he’s going to get cheeky. If he’s really got an over inflated sense of his own importance, he’ll start to act aggressively.

Why? Because dominance and aggression are the exclusive rights of a superior-ranked animal.

No underdog would ever show aggression or act dominantly to a higher-ranked animal (the consequences would be dire, and he knows it!) Resource guarding is a classic example of dominant behavior: only a higher-ranked dog (a “dominant” dog) would act aggressively in defense of resources.

To put it plainly: if it was clear to your dog that he is not, in fact, the leader of the family, he’d never even dream of trying to prevent you from taking his food or toys – because a lower-ranking dog (him) will always go along with what the higher-ranking dogs (you and your family) say.

So what can I do about it?

The best treatment for dominant, aggressive behavior is consistent, frequent obedience work, which will underline your authority over your dog. Just two fifteen-minute sessions a day will make it perfectly clear to your dog that you’re the boss, and that it pays to do what you say.

You can make this fact clear to him by rewarding him (with treats and lavish praise) for obeying a command, and isolating him (putting him in “time-out”, either outside the house or in a room by himself) for misbehavior.

- If you’re not entirely confident doing this yourself, you may wish to consider enlisting the assistance of a qualified dog-trainer.

- Brush up on your understanding of canine psychology and communication, so that you understand what he’s trying to say

– This will help you to nip any dominant behaviors in the bud and to communicate your own authority more effectively - Train regularly: keep obedience sessions short and productive (no more than fifteen minutes – maybe two or three of these per day).

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Shopping Fun

Hey furry friends!
Ive been soo busy helping my raiser clean up after my amazing blogville birthday party, but Im finally taking the time to do a post related to... guide dog work :)
My raiser took me shopping with her last week... and we went in, like - (almost) EVERY store in the City.
But it was a whole lot of fun!
My raiser did bring her camera with her... so Ive got some pictures of me working in Wal-Mart, and sleeping in a waiting room.
My raiser has been so busy lately, that shes not had time to take me out to get some exposures and such. So she was quite happy to be able to work me last week, and was very impressed with how well I did!
Commands we used during our latest shopping trip...
- Forward
- Left/Right
- Heel
- Find The Door/Stairs/Car
- Switch
- Sit/Down/Stand/Stay
- Leave it

I really enjoyed our shopping trip, and had a whole lot of furry fun!
Im off to go play with my birthday toys... enjoy the shopping pictures below :)

Rudy - The dog with a blog

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New Plan

*(Written by Rudys Raiser)*
Its almost like Rudy and I have been riding a IFT roller coaster...

First off, we thought Rudy would be heading IFT (In For Training - back to the guide dog school for further training) June 13-18. We found out a week ago, that the IFT date was moved, and is know set for June 4th.
Not only is that 2 weeks sooner, but I also wont be able to make it - so I was just planning on another raiser taking Rudy down for us.
Plans have changed again though, and Rudy will now be leaving on May 29th/30th. But there is only one reason for that... so I can take him back.
So though Rudy is heading IFT even earlier, I will be taking him back myself - instead of another raiser dropping him off for me.

Rudy has a lot of "saying goodbyes" to do before he leaves, and 1 week from this coming Sunday... we will be on our way to the guide dog school in FL to drop him off.

Im excited to have a dog at the guide dog school, so I can follow along with his training/report cards - but Im not looking forward to giving Rudy up, and I know that day will be filled with many tears of sadness...

Rudys Raiser

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Copper the Whopper Beagles Thanksgiving Message

Me in the kitchen. This is my favorite room!

Hello-

I am Copper the Whopper Beagle. I think the time is overdue for me to write a post for my Daddys Blog.

Thanksgiving is approaching so I thought it appropriate to write about the things for which, I , Copper the Whopper Beagle, is thankful.

• Being rescued from the Clayton County Shelter

My foster mommy (Michelle Crampo) rescued me from the Clayton County Shelter. I was already an adult and really needed to get out of that place. The food was okay but the other dogs were really loud and I did not get as much attention as I needed.

• Being a foster member of my foster mommys pack

My foster mommy took me home and I got to be in a pack with a lot of other cool dogs! I loved running around in the yard. Foster mommy had to chase me sometimes when I found a way out of the fence. I could not help myself, the scents were just so interesting and it was fun to follow the trail!

I got lots of treats and love from my foster mommy and daddy. We had a great time! The only part I did not enjoy was the small amount of time that I had to spend in a dog crate.

I often got to help with the new puppies who temporarily joined our foster pack. I really liked sniffing them and watching them play!

I am really thankful that my foster mommy rescued me! She did not come to the shelter intending to get me. But, I loved her at first sight and I think she loved me too! She was almost out of the parking lot with a pit bull buddy of mine when she came back in to get me. 

I stayed with foster mommy and daddy and my foster pack for quite sometime. It was great but I really needed a forever home!

• Being adopted by my Daddy and Awesome, Lovely Mommy

Foster Mommy took me to Petco in Peachtree City, Georgia one Saturday  in January 2013.  I was helping her with an adoption event for me and some of my other foster buddies. We were outside the Petco store because it was a really pretty day.

I met my adopted Daddy there. He saw me and we really hit it off well. He took me for a walk and fed me some treats. I decided that I would really like to go home with him! He called my adopted Mommy and she traveled to Petco to meet me. She also fell in love with me. She is a lovely and awesome lady. Daddy, at the time, worked at Petco. He had to go back to work. Mommy took me to my new home. Foster Mommy wanted to take a look at my new home. She stopped by a little later. While we were waiting for her, I helped myself to a loaf of bread that my new Mommy apparently left out for me. It was great after I got the plastic off! Foster Mommy looked at my new home and cried a little before she left me there with my new Mommy.

Me and some of the pack enjoying the sun in the
backyard.

I got to meet my new pack mate , Cuddles the Corgi mix. Cuddles was not exactly gracious but I am sure that she loved having a new adopted brother. I really loved having a forever home. Mommy and Daddy are very nice to me. We have a great time together!

Grandpa giving us treats

Daddy is a dog trainer and he taught me all sorts of cool things that I could do to get tasty treats! I learned sit, stay, down, leave it, how to wait at doorways and how to walk properly on the leash. We were so good together that he began using me as a demo dog.

I am really thankful that Mommy and Daddy adopted me! It has been great living here! I also have really awesome adopted grandparents. They live next door. I visit them often with Daddy and/or Mommy. They love petting me and have really tasty treats and a nice back yard in which to play!

Later on we adopted Cody the Little Beagle to be my brother. That has been really fun. Mommy and Daddy also now foster other dogs and I love to help with that! Recently we added another permanent member to the pack, my other adopted brother Trigger the Dapple Dachshund. It is really a lot of fun to be a member of this pack. I love my new Mommy and Daddy and my forever home! 

• Meeting all the members of my fan club at Petco in Peachtree City, GA

I worked with my Daddy for a while at the Petco store in Peachtree City. I was his demo dog. While we worked there, I met a lot of nice people. Some were customers, some worked in grooming, some worked in other areas of the store. They were all very nice to me! Some gave me little bites of their lunch (Linda). Some gave me little pieces of bacon from breakfast (Kelley). They all loved to give me treats when I did the stuff Daddy taught me! They also talked to me and gave me treats. 

For some reason, the district manager decided that Daddy did not need a demo dog so, I was fired. That was a sad day for me and for my Daddy. But, I made some really good friends. When we go to Petco now, the people who Daddy calls my fan club are always happy to see me. I love them and am very thankful for them!

• Going to work with my Daddy

My Daddy owns and operates a Lawn Maintenance and Handyman Business. He also now has a new dog training business. I love to go to work with him! I can not go when it is really hot outside. But when the weather is right, he takes me to work. I have a special tether that I use to keep me safe next to the trailer while he works. I like to sit there and supervise the work. I also meet a lot of customers that way. They love to pet me and give me tasty treats!

Me supervising Daddys work.... he did okay on this job.

I also go with Daddy to Home Depot and to Lowes to buy material for jobs. I really like helping out! We meet a lot of people who like to pet me and feed me tasty treats! I sometimes just sit or lay down next to daddy while he picks out material. It is great to go on these adventures! I am really thankful that I can go to work with my Daddy!

I also help Daddy with his dog training business. If you need help please contact my Daddy. We will be glad to come work with you to teach your dogs to be polite like me. My Daddy always says " Polite Dogs = Happy People! "

• Being a member of a really cool pack

It is really fun to be a member of my pack at my forever home! We have four permanent members ( Cuddles, Cody, Trigger and Me) and usually one or two foster members. We have a really nice fenced in backyard. We get to chase chipmunks, squirrels, and bears in the backyard (well maybe not bears).

I also like to help the foster dogs learn new commands to get treats. I help them learn where to go potty. It is a lot of fun. I am sad when the foster dogs get forever homes. I miss them but soon enough we have a new foster to help.

I am really thankful to have this cool pack at my forever home!

Daddy took me to the vet. We got some medicine for me that I take every day with a treat. It is for a thyroid problem. Since I started taking it I am feeling better than ever! I think  I am beginning to lose some weight too! You can still call me Whooper though :) .

This is a short list of the things for which I am thankful. It has been a great year for me! In January I will have been with my new Mommy and Daddy for a year. I have really loved it!

Remember if you want a new dog to be part of your pack, please consider doing what my Mommy and Daddy did and adopt or rescue a dog. Many of my buddies still need forever homes! If you need help finding a dog for adoption, please contact my Daddy at anytime!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Bye for now

Copper the Whopper Beagle

William Moore Canine Training

fayettedogtrainer@gmail.com

678-702-4791

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Pet Reptiles Now More Popular Than Dogs

Pet Reptiles Now More Popular Than Dogs

Reptiles like bearded dragons, snakes, and geckos are now such popular pets that they outnumber dogs, new research has discovered. This compares to an estimated dog population of 6.5 million.

Chairman of the Federation, Chris Newman said: "There are now, without question, more pet reptiles than pet dogs in the UK.

The popularity of Reptiles as mainstream pets has grown amazingly. Reptiles fit into a busy life as they are less time-consuming, and can also be easier to keep, than other traditional pet species.

The five most popular species are {leopard geckos, bearded dragons, corn snakes, royal pythons (ball pythons), and Hermanns tortoises| bearded dragons, corn snakes| leopard geckos| royal pythons (ball pythons), and Hermanns tortoises.

Reptiles like bearded dragons, snakes, and geckos are now such popular pets that they outnumber dogs, new research has discovered.

Who would have thought that could ever be the case in a country, where we have always been known as a nation of dog lovers. Seems like the dog has gone the way of fish and chips, which itself has been replaced by curry as our most popular dish.

A report by the British Federation of Herpetologists (BFH) indicates that there are now as many as 8 million reptiles and amphibians being kept as pets in the UK. This compares to an estimated dog population of 6.5 million.

Chairman of the Federation, Chris Newman said: "There are now, without question, more pet reptiles than pet dogs in the UK. You only have to look at the way the market has grown. I have no doubt that there are now between seven and eight million reptiles living as pets in the UK”.

The popularity of Reptiles as mainstream pets has grown amazingly. There has been an explosion in numbers. They have moved from being niche to being mainstream.

Reptiles fit into a busy life as they are less time-consuming, and can also be easier to keep, than other traditional pet species.

Numbers is so rapid that within years they will surpass the countrys nine million cats to become Britains pet of choice.

Reptiles are fairly inexpensive to set up and look after. Most are kept in heated tanks for at least part of the day. They require less attention than other caged animals, as their waste is dry and solid.

The calculation of reptile numbers has been made from the volume of food suppliers to the market, based on things like insects and mice. Since 2004 when the reptile populations was recorded as 5m, cricket sales has doubled from 10 to 20m a week, Locusts had more than quadrupled to around a million a week.

The five most popular species are {leopard geckos, bearded dragons, corn snakes, royal pythons (ball pythons), and Hermanns tortoises| bearded dragons, corn snakes| leopard geckos| royal pythons (ball pythons), and Hermanns tortoises.

Other popular species are the colored snake, veiled chameleon and crested gecko. This is now the fifth most commonly bred lizard in captivity.
The biggest snakes being kept as pets are thought to be Burmese pythons, which can grow up to 20ft in length, with the biggest lizards being water monitors, which can reach sizes of up to 7ft.

One of the most common reptiles is the bearded dragon, they are very sociable and are happy to sit on your lap watching TV, then run off around the room for a play, many report that they fit in well with their existing more tradition pets also. Although it is an odd sight to see a dog, a cat a tortoise and a lizard all curled up together in front of the fire!

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Im leaving

No, not for good!!

But its "puppy swap" time at our puppy group... and Ill be gone for 2 whole weeks.

For those of you who dont know what a "puppy swap" is, Ill explain...

During the 1+ year our raisers have us, we have to participate in a "puppy swap". This swap could be at any time... and for as many weeks as the Area Coordinator wants.

The AC will assign us dogs a different raiser for those weeks (she tries to place us in different environments... for a dog who doesnt go to work with its raiser; they place it with a raiser who would take the dog to work) and for those weeks we follow the new raisers schedule.

This is to get us dogs used to working in different environments - being handled by different raisers - learning to obey with someone other than our normal handler - and much more.

My puppy swap date has been set for THIS Saturday, I will go to stay with another raiser for 2 weeks... and then return back to my current raiser.

While Im away, my raiser will have my brother "Al" (also known as, and called "Big Al"...).

Sadly, I wont be able to update this blog while Im gone - BUT Ive given permission to my Raiser that (if Al wants) he may update my blog while Im away.

I really hope he wont scare all my followers away... and you will continue to read my posts when I return. Hes a great dog (like me!) and I just know youll love him.

My raiser will most likely update once or twice about Al, before letting him on - but hes related to me, so hell get the hang of it quite quickly!

On a different note - furry thanks to all who voted fur me at Mango Minster, and though I didnt win the "readers choice" award... the judge just so happened to pick me as the winner!

Im furry excited to have won, and Im looking forward to the Best In Show competition, thats coming up.

AND... I also want to thank The Teachers Pets for picking me as one of their friends to highlight on their "Thankful For 3 Friends" blog hop, furry thanks!

Have a happy Thursday, and I do plan on posting before I leave,

Rudy - The Good Old Dog

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Coming in 2015 New Book!

That is the Lovely and Awesome Shane on the cover with our cover boy,
Foster Boy Charles the Duke of Fayette County (We just call him Charlie).

I am happy to announce a new book on which I am working. The working title is Parents Manual for Adopted Dogs (all rights reserved).

The book is intended as a reference manual for people who have adopted dogs in thier packs. In addition to that, it is also intended as a guide for those of you who are contemplating adding an adopted little guy or girl to your pack.

There are sections of the book regarding the most common behavioral and medical issues associated with adopted dogs. The book also leads you through getting your home ready for your adopted dog and introducing them to the pack.

The book details the monetary and time commitments that are necessary for the care of your adopted dog. The book also details what behaviors and training are necessary to help your adopted guy or girl become a polite dog. Because, as many of you understand, Polite Dogs = Happy People. This book is intended to guide you to the happiness that you can obtain from your relationship with your polite adopted dog!

My plans are to, at least initially, make this book available in electronic format for some of the popular e-reader devices (i.e. Nook, Kindle, etc.). Dependent upon the success of the electronic book, I will likely publish the book in a printed format.

I need some feedback from you, my readers. Please let me know which e-reader you currently use. Also let me know of any specific topics that you would like to see covered in the book. You can do this in the comments on this post or, if you would rather send me an e-mail or call me, that is fine as well. My contact information is at the bottom of this post.

Thank you all in advance for any help that you can provide on this project.

I expect to be ready to publish the book in electronic format around the beginning of 2015.

Till next time-

William

William Moore Canine Training
fayettedogtrainer@gmail.com
678-702-4791

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Welcoming an adopted dog into your pack

The Lovely Shane and I are pleased to welcome Cody to our pack!  As I mentioned in a previous post, we adopted Cody from the Coweta County Animal Control Shelter. He arrived yesterday afternoon. He is adjusting to his new forever home very well!

I thought it may be a good occasion to write a blog entry about welcoming an adopted guy or girl to your pack.

If this is your first dog it is important that you dog-proof your home. Take a look at my blog entry about dog-proofing for more information.

Remember to be patient. This can be a stressful time for the dog. If he is a housebroken adult, it is possible that due to the stress he may have accidents. Make sure to take him out very quickly after you get him home so that he knows where he should go. If you need to reinforce or teach housebreaking take a look at my blog entry on housebreaking.

If you have other dogs in your pack, slowly introduce the new guy or girl. Make sure he is not trapped in a corner. If you pick a dog with similar temperament to your existing pack members this transition will be much easier.

If possible, find out what sort of food the dog was eating at the shelter. To eliminate the possibility of an upset stomach, get a bag of the food that he is on. If you want to transition him to a new food, mix his current food with the new food. For  more information on Dog Food, take a look at my blog posts on Nutrition and Corn.

It is not uncommon for adopted dogs to experience separation anxiety. I encourage you to be prepared for this possibility. If you see that the new guy or girl is being destructive when you leave him at home, consider leaving something to occupy his time. A great idea is to buy a Kong toy and fill it with peanut butter and crushed treats. If you freeze this it will work even better. He will spend a lot of time trying to get the peanut butter and treats out of the toy and this will occupy his mind. You may also consider leaving a TV or Radio on so that he hears the voices this may soothe him. See also my blog posting on Dogs and TV.

It is very important that the dog get plenty of exercise. I recommend walking him on the leash at least once a day. If the weather is rainy, take a look at my blog posting about places to walk your dog when it is raining for ideas about dry places to walk when it is raining.

I strongly recommend that you make an appointment with your veterinarian as soon as possible. Even if the dog is healthy, you need to make sure his shots are current and that you start heart worm preventive and flea and tick preventive as soon as possible. I would also have the vet do a wellness check examination just to verify there are no health issues.

If your dog is not micro-chipped I strongly recommend that you have this done. This is particularly important for sent hounds (beagles, bassets, bloodhounds, etc.) because they are ruled by their noses and will get lost on the trail of something interesting. It is important for any breed ! It is important because the microchip will identify the dog even if he loses his collar. The microchips can be read at veterinarian offices and shelters. I will write a post soon that will go into detail about microchips

I also recommend that you get an engraved name tag for his collar. This way he is very easily identifiable if lost.

The Lovely Shane and I wanted to make sure Cody was clean before we brought him into the dog trainer shack with the rest of the pack. We stopped by Petco in Peachtree City and used the self-service bath. This is really nice because it is set-up for dogs and you dont have a mess to clean up when you are finished. We think it is well worth the $10.00. I also had Whitney ,in the grooming salon, clip Codys nails while we were there. The nails had grown to a very long length. Nail trimming is a very important part of grooming. I will write a blog entry later that explains this in more detail. But, I strongly suggest that you maintain the nails.

Just so that you know I practice what I preach (so to speak) I am taking Cody to the veterinarian in the morning.

You should start training as soon as possible. This will ensure that your new little guy or girl is polite and well behaved. Contact me at any time and I will be glad to discuss training options with you!

Till Next Time

-William_

William Moore
William Moore Canine Training
678-702-4791
fayettedogtrainer@gmail.com

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Day 1

Fletcher is part jack russel terrior and something else. We decided to adopot a smaller dog from the pound. So we went to the Maricopa county animal shelter, but we didnt see any dog we really wanted there. So then the next day our neighbor told us about azcockerrescue.com. az cocker was having an adoption session at a petco. So we asked them to bring us a laso opaso. And then that night we went to the petco and they forgot to bring the laso opaso. But then we saw a little 3 month puppy trembleing in his cage and right then we knew that was the one.

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Dog Obedience Training

Finally, the day has come. Your brand new puppy is old enough to come home and become a member of your family. Everyone is so excited! And she is so cute and cuddly and so fun to play with. Your puppy can do no wrong.

Until…What? There is garbage all over the floor for the hundredth time. Your brand new $50 shoes are in pieces all over the floor. The remote control mysteriously disappears. And, the final straw, after hearing her whining through the night, you step in dog poop.

FRUSTRATING! Your loving feeling you once had for your cute, adorable puppy turns into disgust and hate. The sad thing is, this can all be avoided. That puppy only wants to be loved. She just hasnt been taught what she needs to know to be a welcome addition to the family. With a little bit of patience and a lot of love, you can train your puppy or dog how to live peacefully and happily in your home.

Your dog needs guidance and education. Training your dog challenges and stimulates his mind. You can start to train your dog as early as three to four months. There are many dog training books available to help you teach your dog the necessary commands. Dog behavior problems can be solved or avoided when using specific commands. It is very important to start in a quiet place, to avoid distractions.

Be sure your dog understands that you are the boss. He is to do what you tell him, not the other way around. A dogs nature is to live in a pack. Within that pack is the Alpha-dog. You need to show him you are the Alpha-dog. One way to do this is to keep eye contact with him. Do not raise your voice. Screaming at your dog will not help him understand what you are saying. This will only scare him. With a slow, quiet voice give short, concise commands.

There are many commands and tricks to teach your dog. The most common commands are come, sit, stay, and heel. Many common tricks are shake, fetch, roll-over, and speak. Dogs are capable of learning multiples of commands and tricks. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Chanda-Leah, born in Jan.1, 1994, weighing at only 7 and a half pounds performs 1064 tricks and loves it. This could be your dog. So have fun and enjoy the love of your dog.

PRAISE! PRAISE! PRAISE! A dog learns from pleasing or displeasing reactions. When teaching him a command, as in "sit", let him know he has done a good job. He is more likely to repeat this command, if he feels he has done something to please you. Verbal and physical praises are an important process in training. There are many different ideas on whether you should give a dog treats for praise. Giving dogs treats in formal obedience training can be a positive reinforcement, just do not overdo it. And be sure your dog has performed the command you give him. If he starts to beg, jump on you, steal from your plate, or display bad behavior in connection with food, a dog should NEVER receive treats until the behavior is corrected.

DISCIPLINE as a training technique can be effective. The tone of your voice is important . Learn to say "no" without a whining, pleading tone. Go and get your dog. Never call a dog to you and then discipline it. Be sure to make eye contact. Never use an object to discipline. Be sure to discipline correctly and on a level your dog can understand.

It is essential to "make up" with your loyal dog. After you discipline your dog, you should remain passive for at least half an hour. Do not speak to the dog and avoid eye contact. Your dog should submit to you by either looking away or gazing down at the floor. If you go to your dog before it has time to readjust, he will shake and whine, which will make you feel guilty. Dont fall into this trap. He will not learn!

Training your dog can be a frustrating and enjoyable time. And, once you see that unconditional love and respect from your dogs eyes, it is all worth the time and effort you have sacrificed.

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What to do with a dog who is malnourished or underweight

If you look closely in this picture, you can see
that Foster Girl Penny the Tiny Beagle was
underweight when we first brought her to the Dog
Training/Foster Shack

All too often, we , as dog lovers we have to care for malnourished or underweight dogs. Sometimes it is a result of some sort of illness. Sometimes we take in a stray or adopt/foster a little guy or girl who has simply not eaten regularly in quite some time.

Boomer the Beagle in his later years

As many of you know, in the early 1990s I adopted a sweet beagle from the Dekalb County (GA) Shelter. He was a 9 month old anxious little guy named Boomer. Boomer was my companion until he died of renal failure at the age of 15 years. We had lots of fun together and I learned a great deal about anxiety issues in dogs from working with him.

When he was about eight years old, I was working as a Computer Network Engineer/Consultant at a now defunct company in Sandy Springs, GA called Consultec. Boomer got sick. I do not remember exactly what the health issue was now but a nasty side effect was that he lost a lot of weight very quickly. I could see all his ribs and some of his backbone. His normally extremely healthy appetite had disappeared. He would not touch any of his favorite foods. This was very unusual for him and just not at all beagle-like.

At the time, I lived in Marietta, GA. Dr. Tyler Huhman and Dr. David Lawless at Tritt Animal Hospital in Marietta, GA were the veterinarians that helped me to care for Boomer and a few cats that lived with me at the time (or maybe I lived with them.... you know how cats are ).

The guys a Tritt did an excellent job treating Boomers illness! However, the home care was my responsibility.  I think it was Tyler who told me that the most important goal I needed to have was putting weight on Boomer quickly. I believe it was at his suggestion that I used Nutri-Cal in an attempt to stimulate his appetite and to load him up on the calories and nutrients that he desperately needed. I think Tyler gave me (or sold me, I dont recall) some prescription food that was formulated to help him gain weight (if I could get him to eat it).

You cant really tell now but, our little Cody was also
malnourished when he got to the Shack.

I worked from my small home office for about a week (we used to call that telecommuting). During that time I cared for Boomer almost 24/7. I gave him medication for his illness and almost constantly tried to get him to eat. He would eat some canned food and I slowly began getting him to eat the Nuti-Cal. Slowly he started to eating peanut butter that I offered him and eventually he began eating his dry food. It was a long week but he finally began eating well. After a couple of more weeks he was almost back to his healthy weight. And I seem to remember that after he put the weight on ,I spent a month in Minnesota on business over the next three days (at least that is what it felt like :) )

I did not just share that story with you so that you can see how cool my life was in those days (that is just an added bonus :) ) . I shared that story with you to make a few points about caring for a dog who is underweight or malnourished:

• If you notice a rapid weight loss, please, consult a really good veterinarian. There is generally an underling cause that probably needs to be treated.
• If your dog is not eating foods that he normally loves, if it lasts more than a day or so, you should really strongly consider taking him to a veterinarian.
• Once you have any health issues treated, it is your responsibility to care for the little guy or girl. You must be diligent about it! Always remember that your veterinarian will be more than happy to talk to you about methods that you can use to get him/her to eat. If your dog is not making progress, do not hesitate to contact your veterinarian for guidance!

I mentioned Nutri-Cal earlier in my work with Boomer. Nutri-Cal is a high calorie vitamin paste. There are other similar products on the market. Most large pet stores (i.e. Petco, Petsmart, etc.) have their own store brand products that are labeled for the same use. When I worked at Petco, I found that our vitamin paste was good but some really picky dogs seemed to prefer the taste of the Nuti-Cal product and the price difference is not huge either way.

In many cases the dogs will eat this stuff right out of the tube. However, in many cases you have to put it on the food. In Boomers case, I put some of the stuff on my finger and sort of stuck it to the roof of the mouth to get him started. It is really sticky and he had to lick it off the roof of his mouth. He did not really like this but it worked.

Foster Boy Sammy

I decided to write about this subject today because, The Lovely and Awesome Shane and I are working with our new foster boy, Sammy on the same issue. He is very thin. His ribs and backbone are clearly visible. I am happy to report that he is beginning to get his appetite back! This morning he actually finished his entire bowl of food for the first time since he got here three days ago!

If you have a dog who needs to gain weight, it is not a hopeless problem! It can be very frustrating but, there is hope and it feels really good to see a little guy or girl finally eat and gain weight!

Our foster girl Penny the Tiny Beagle had the same issue. She gained a little weight we she was with us. I saw her with her adopted family recently and she looks great!!

If you have questions about getting your dog to eat please contact me! Also contact me if you need help teaching your little guy or girl to be a polite dog. I always tell you: " Polite Dogs = Happy People". Let me help you get happy today!

Till next time

-William-

William Moore Canine Training

678-702-4791

fayettedogtrainer@gmail.com

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Getting a puppy for Christmas

This is a campaign that dogster ran in 2012.

A couple of years ago, I wrote a post here detailing why dogs should not be given as gifts.

Having a dog in your home is a serious responsibility and I still believe that it should not be taken lightly.

I was surprised recently when I saw an article on dogster.com recently titled "It’s OK to Get a Puppy for Christmas If You Agree to Do These 30 Things". I thought that perhaps my long time colleague, Annie Phenix was kidding. Especially since last year she wrote and article titled,"What Not to Give This Year for Christmas: Puppies!",  Both articles are spot on!

I suppose the point that Annie is trying to make is that you must consider that is required when you bring a dog into your home. That cute little pup will grow up. The person who owns a dog makes a commitment to care for the dog for the dogs entire lifetime.

There is great information in the two articles that Annie wrote. My earlier blog post also has some good information about what is required of dog owners.

Also, if you are considering bringing a dog into your home I suggest that you read my book, "Parents Manual for Adopted Dogs". The book will help you to welcome the dog into your home.

Remember that training is also a commitment that you have to make to a new dog. As a professional dog trainer, I do not train dogs. I train people in the proper techniques to use with their dogs. Training the dog requires a commitment from the owner. Polite Dogs = Happy People is my motto when it comes to dog training. However, to get a polite dog, the owner must work with the dog! I can show a dog owner the proper technique but, the owner must apply the techniques in a consistent manner.

If you are considering welcoming a new dog into your home or if you want to teach the dog that you already have in your home to be a Polite little guy or girl, please contact me!

Till Next Time

-William

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Little Lucy

Hey guys!
I would like you to meet my newest friend, Lucy.

Shes a baby Angora goat (just 1 week old) who LOVES playing with me.

(Though she looks just like a little Lamb - she ISNT!).

My raiser is kind enough to let her inside (mind you, she wears a diaper), and Ive really enjoyed playing with her!
Im sure going to miss her though, when I head back to the guide dog school (this Sunday).

Rudy - The dog with a blog

(Movie of Lucy playing ON Rudy)

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