Walkers reminded to Keep Dogs under Control in Snowdonia.

By: Iain Thomas
The new right of access was introduced in Wales on 31st May last year. Owing to a great deal of good will and the long tradition of walking in the uplands, the new legislation has been brought in fairly smoothly in Snowdonia. Cattle and sheep graze most of the country, which was mapped and made available for walking. Snowdonia National Park Authority is reminding walkers who are also dog owners to make sure that their dogs are under control at all times.
The Act states that from 1st March to the 31 July, dogs must be on fixed leads, no longer than 2 metres. This is to avoid disturbance to nesting birds. The law also states that dogs should be on a fixed lead, no longer than 2 metres, all year round when “in the vicinity of livestock”, which the Authority has interpreted to mean most of the uplands in Snowdonia.
Barbara Jones, Snowdonia National Park Authority’s Head of Warden and Access service, said that it was very important that dog owners were made aware of this condition before walking on “Open Country”:
“Unfortunately, dogs do a great deal of damage, particularly to sheep which are heavily pregnant or which have just given birth, and it is important to remember that even a normally well behaved dog can cause enough stress and disturbance to kill both sheep and lambs.
We are also concerned that dog owners may not be aware of the danger which cattle can pose, particularly when they have calves at foot. Dogs can arouse protective instincts in cattle, and we strongly advise members of the public, when accompanied by dogs, to avoid cattle whenever possible. If pursued, they should release the dog’s lead, and concentrate on their own safety.
We wish to ensure that everyone will enjoy their experience in the countryside, but in helping us to achieve this, all we’re asking is for everyone to respect the countryside and to behave responsibly.”
Guidance on how to enjoy and help look after the countryside with your dog can be found in the “You and Your Dog in the Countryside” leaflet produced by CCW which can be obtained from Snowdonia National Park Information Centres at Betws y Coed, Beddgelert, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Dolgellau, Aberdyfi or Harlech.

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Pet Insurance Tips And Information

By Dean Cecere
The requirement for pet insurance can be easily justified, and after a few regular visits to the vet, it is not difficult to understand why. The cost of vet care can come across as a little unreasonable for routine visits, and even more so when it is due to an unexpected visit. With a pet health insurance plan, you can drastically cut these costs down to a level that you can afford. It takes very little time for us to become attached to our pets, and we grow to love them more than was thought possible. However, being a pet owner can be quite a hefty responsibility, as they become dependant on us for food, affection, care and their well-being. It is not possible with a busy lifestyle to constantly keep our animals out of harms way, and unfortunately, mishaps do happen. Pet insurance or a dog insurance plan can help with the financial burden of costly medical bills.

Absolutely free non committal pet insurance quotes are there to assist you in finding the best deals, and applications are very user friendly for your convenience. Within a very short time, our pet helth insurance specialists will find you the best possible rates, which will surely save you money in the long run. For as little as under ten dollars per month, your pet can be covered for needed treatment due to broken bones, swallowing of foreign objects, cuts, scrapes, vaccinations, dental care and some diseases. Plans do varry, and it is encouraged to shop and compare to find the appropriate coverage for you. Our pets spend a considerable amount of time alone, and can sometimes get themselves into hairy situations. Dogs are a good example, and the high demand for dog insurance among dog owners is no surprise, as they are commonly exposed to potential dangers.

We want to take as good a care of our pets as we can, and pet health insurance is very useful to hep us do that. Our pets rely on us, and we have a duty as responsible pet owners to come through for them in times of need. Animals get sick or can require emergency surgeries just like people do, and veterinary bills can accumulate to levels that can add a great deal of stress, as misfortunes usually have a habit of appearing at the worst of times. Such large sums of money can leave us torn between postponing your pets needed treatment, which can potentially put your pet through unnecessary pain and suffering, and exposing yourself to serious financial hardship. For a very small monthly fee, you can avoid having to make this decision with a pet insurance or dog insurance plan.

Crate Training for Puppies and Dogs

By Rosana Hart
Wondering how to begin crate training your puppy or dog, or even whether you should?

Crate training gets a dog so used to being closed into a crate that he or she can safely be left in it for hours at a time, though only when necessary. The method has its pros and cons. If it works for your dog, it gives both you and the dog a wonderful flexibility in many situations.

Crate Training: PRO

Crate training helps tremendously in potty training puppies and adult dogs.

Your dog can be confined when it is necessary, without undue stress on the dog or serious wear and tear on your home.

If your dog ever has to be left at a veterinarian's office, travel on an airplane, or be evacuated from your home, being in a crate then will be far less stressful if he is already crate-trained.

It's a nice way to include a puppy in what is going on without your having to tend him constantly, for example, if you are giving a party.

Many dogs will seek out their crates to relax in.

Crate Training: CON

It may take some time to get your dog accustomed to being left in the dog crate, and you will need another way to confine him so you don't push the crate training too fast.

Some people might leave their dogs in the crates too much. How much is too much? It depends on the dog and situation, but it should only be a few hours at a time.

Crate training isn't suitable for some dogs. For example, a dog who has spent a lot of time in crates or cages (in a shelter or at a previous owner's) may become very upset. You may or may not be able to overcome this with patient training.

Dogs with separation anxiety may become more upset in a crate than in a larger space.

A strong, frantic dog can get out of most crates, perhaps hurting himself in the process.

Some people just hate the idea of confining their dogs this way. Learning more about crate training often overcomes this dislike, but if you find that it doesn't for you, then use alternatives to crates.

A Basic Crate Training Method

First, of course, you need a crate. Select a good location for the crate -- or more than one location. In your bedroom is good at night, but when you are home during the day, it's best to have the crate near where people will be. Either move the crate around, or some people have two crates. Don't put the crate where sunlight coming in from a window will make the air hot for the dog.

Tie the door open, or even take it off at first. Let the dog notice the crate and examine it if he wishes.

Bit by bit, make it more interesting. Throw toys or treats in. Talk lovingly to him if he goes in. Pet him while he is in the crate.

Begin feeding the dog in the crate. When he is comfortable going in (and this can be anything from an hour to several weeks), then begin closing the door for short periods of time while you are right there.

If he whines to get out, don't let him out and don't sweet-talk him until there is a moment when he isn't whining. Then you can let him out. If you let him out while he is whining, you are teaching him that whining works with you.

With each of the steps, pay attention to what the dog indicates about his feelings. Crate training is most effective when it isn't rushed. If he is uncomfortable at a particular step, back up to a previous one.

Once he accepts the door closed while you are there, begin going elsewhere in your home and gradually lengthening the time you are gone. Having toys in the crate is useful here.

Then leave the house for a very short time and come back, working up to leaving longer and longer.

Close the dog in at bedtime and let it out first thing in the morning. If you are housetraining a young puppy, you will probably be going outside with it in the middle of the night for a while.

And that -- in a nutshell -- is how to crate train your puppy or dog.

Rosana Hart has crate-trained most of her dogs -- the ones who accepted it naturally. More information about crate training, including how to choose a crate and alternative methods, can be found at Rosana's website, http://www.training-dogs.com. This site is about positive, pain-free methods of training dogs.

Training Dogs: Tips On Breaking Bad Pet Habits

By : Javier Fuller

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You want a nice, disciplined dog, who doesn't chew on anything and everything in the sight and doesn't deafen you with his needless barks. These are one of the most common dog problems and can be really irritating at times. They can, however, be corrected by proper training. Here are a few effective ways of bringing in correction in your dog's habits:

Barking Barking come naturally to them, and what use is a dog that doesn't even bark. However, at time dogs overdo it and keep barking without a reason and sometimes even after their barks have been taken cognizance of and the offending element removed. Then, it is high time he had his lessons in "barking habits."

Most often dogs bark to tell the owner what they feel he must know, like an intruder, any unusual moving object, any unusual activity or sound. They feel that it is important for them to inform you at the earliest. This kind of warning bark is perfectly alright, but if your dog keep barking even after having been told not to, he needs to be trained about it.

In such situations take a squirt bottle filled with water, and every time the dog barks unnecessarily squirt the liquid right in his face after telling him not to bark in a loud “No”. The liquid or the squirt wouldn't harm the creature but he wouldn't like it and would get the message eventually. This is disciplinary action and must be adopted only when the dog doesn't respond to your verbal commands. Keep it as a second option and not the first.

Chewing Chewing is not only destructive but is potentially dangerous to the dog as well, because they might ingest pieces of plastic or wood or any other harmful object that could block their intestines, which could be life threatening. Puppies' chewing is acceptable because that's part of teething, but if the habit is retained into adulthood, it needs to be corrected.

It is better to start early. So, you need not wait till the dog grows up to teach him not to chew on things that are not meant for his chewing. The strategy for the pup as well as for the dog remain the same. Get some toys for the dog to chew on, and train him to restrict his chewing to them. Watch him carefully and if he chews on things other than his chew toys, look into his eyes at close quarters and say in a loud voice, “No!” and then offer one of his chew toys. He would get the message as to what has to be chewed on and what not.

Begging for food Never give the dog to eat from your dinner table or your plate. Make him learn that he gets nothing by begging for food but gets to eat at the proper time. And if, unfortunately you already have a dog who has such a habit lock him up in another room while you eat.

You want dogs to behave well, but good behaviour is not something one is born with. One-- be it a human or a dog-- has to learn to behave. So, right training is the key.


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When training a puppy it is best to start young. The old adage “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” is usually right. However there are certain ways and methods you have to use to train a puppy. If you attempt to train a puppy the same way you would train a full grown dog then your results won’t be as successful as they could be. First of all understand that training a puppy will take time and dedication. You have to reinforce certain behaviors and that may involve just watching your puppy for a little while. It can be time consuming, but it’s worth it. But without further ado, let’s take a look at the Early Stages of a puppy.

The Early Stages:

During the first 2-3 weeks you shouldn’t worry about training your puppy. It really can’t learn anything, so it would be a waste of time. However the second month or a little sooner you should begin training. The key is to start off slow and keep it positive. Never should you hit a puppy for doing something wrong. It is not old enough to understand what it did wrong. So instead reward the puppy for good behavior.

Positive Reinforcement:

This is essential. Instead of thinking about what you don’t want your puppy to do. Think about what you do want him or her to do. This is where your creativity comes in. Understand that some things are nature. Things like digging, gnawing, and using the bathroom are things that you can’t stop. However instead of punishing your puppy for doing his business on your carpet, reward him when he does it in your yard. Now it is recommended that you use a firm tone and say “NO” to him when your puppy does something you do not like, however be sure you reward them every time they do the opposite. This can take time, but as time goes on you will have to reward them less and less as using the bathroom outside becomes a habit. Also be careful when you say things after “NO”. For example don’t say “NO, I can’t believe you did that “your dog may not understand the “NO” part and may just disregard the whole thing. Remember get “NO” into there head

A happy puppy, is an obedient puppy

One of your goals should be to get your puppy to respond well to you. A key part of being obedient is for your puppy to come to you when you call. In order to do this, every time you call your puppy, give him a treat. You want to make the puppy happy to come to you. This may take a few weeks, but eventually your puppy will come to you every time without any hesitation. There is a catch to this trick though. You can never do it right after your puppy does something you do not approve of. You may unknowingly reinforce bad habits.

Negative reinforcement.

In a perfect world positive reinforcement alone would be enough to train your puppy perfectly. However, realistically some negative reinforcement is necessary. The key is to know how to do it. First of all you should never hit your puppy when you call him. This can be counter productive to what we learned earlier about making your puppy want to come to you. Alright so if you can’t hit your puppy, what should you do? It’s simple; just tell them NO in a firm voice. It’s very important to do this right after they perform the behavior that you do not approve of. Take them back to the area where they did what you did not approve of, and simply say NO, NO, NO. Be firm but don’t yell. Don’t expect immediate results. Eventually though a puppy will associate the word “NO” with something that they should not do.

Oh no, he went all over the carpet.

Potty training your puppy can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding things to do. You’re going to have to watch your puppy like a hawk. When your puppy uses the bathroom in the house or in another area you don’t want him to, simply take him to that area, let him smell his mess, and just say “NO”. Don’t shove your dogs nose into it, that’s cruel and it serves very little purpose. This alone is not enough however, when your puppy does his business outside or another area you approve of, immediately praise your puppy and give him treats. Stick with this routine and your puppy will be potty trained in no time.

It’s destroying the house!!!

This problem gets its own section because its one of the most common complaints with puppies. Puppies love to chew things. That is not going to change any time soon. It’s a puppy’s instinct. Since it can’t be prevented, you have to minimize it. The first method is the most trouble, but it has the best results. Use a product such as Bitter Apple, or any other substance with a discouraging taste. Put it on the areas of your furniture that your puppy likes to gnaw on. The other method is to just keep your puppy out of areas that have furniture you don’t want your puppy to gnaw on. Either way you also should give your puppy a chew toy afterwards. It helps to put bits of meat or another substance your puppy likes on the chew toy to make it more pleasurable. Keep in mind this can be very frustrating because your puppy is damaging things that are possibly very expensive. However just be patient, and keep training and eventually he will stop this nasty habit.

Your cute little puppy is getting older.

As your puppy gets older he may do things to try and establish dominance. Things like biting people, or growling angrily at your own family members. It is critical that you stop this as soon as you see it. You have to remember that while your puppy is a domesticated animal, it is still an animal, and it will instinctively try to make itself the dominating figure. To prevent this from happening you need to immediately discipline the puppy when it bites someone. Even if it appears as if the puppy is just playing, it has to learn that biting is not part of playing. As usual reward your puppy when it is playing nicely. Whatever you do never condone a puppy for biting or nipping at someone. It is unacceptable and may lead to bad results when your puppy gets older.

Key Points

There are a few Key Points you should keep in mind with your puppy

-Buy lots of treats

-Never let your puppy bite a family member

-Don’t hit your puppy. Simply Say “NO” in a firm voice

-Give your puppy treats. Positive reinforcement is the most efficient way to train a puppy.

-Never condone bad behavior. Even if its “cute”

-Control your puppy, don’t let your puppy control you

-Train your puppy to come to you as soon as you call him

-Let your puppy get used to your family, and let your family get used to their puppy.

-It is hard work, but it’s worth it.

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Bringing home a puppy and introducing her to your home is very exciting for everyone. The only one who may be anxious about the situation will be the puppy. If you handle your puppy properly when she arrives, she will quickly relax and want to settle into her new home.

Prior to bringing your new puppy into your home, you should puppy proof it. Take a look at your home from the puppy’s viewpoint. Does that potted plant sitting in front of the glass door look tempting? You may want to consider moving it to a higher place. What about your favorite collection of teddy bears, or magazines you have in a basket by the sofa? They will most certainly raise the curiosity of your new puppy. As you move these things out of your puppy’s reach, remember it is only for a short time. Once your new puppy has learned her place in the family, you can put your things back where they go. Your life should never be dictated by your puppy. However, by removing these curiosity objects from the start, it will allow you to work with your puppy on the basic training she will need to learn.

It is important to understand that as much as you want your new puppy to be a part of your family, your puppy is still an animal. She will take her cues from her environment. If she is allowed to have free run of the home and access to everything, you are teaching her that she is in charge. Dogs have instincts. The main instinct of dogs is to live in a pack. Your new puppy will assume her new family is her pack. If she picks up the clues that she is her own boss and she can do what she wants, whenever she wants, she is being taught she is the leader of her pack. It is much easier on everyone, including the dog, if she learns from the moment she enters the home that she is not the leader and dictator of the family.

One mistake people make is letting their puppy sleep in a utility room, or kitchen. Dogs are from the wolf family, and really prefer to have a den all their own. Some people assume placing a dog in a crate is cruel. On the contrary, if crates are introduced properly, they will be much loved by the puppy. When planning for a new puppy, do not go out and buy the biggest crate you can find for your puppy thinking she will grow into it. This is the worst mistake owner’s make. A crate should be large enough for your pet to stand up and turn around in. Puppies usually learn from their mothers to not soil in their bed area. If the crate is too large, your puppy may designate a portion of her crate for sleeping, and the other half for soiling. You should also never place your puppy’s food and water in her crate.

When your puppy is first introduced to the crate, do not simply put her inside and lock the door. This will greatly disturb her. (You should place the crate in a room in your home where the family gathers. You should not expect the puppy to walk through the entire house to the back guest bedroom to nap. By having the crate in close proximity to the family, the puppy will feel as if she is still hanging out with her pack, even if she is inside her crate sleeping.) Place the crate where it will stay, and simply open the door. You can place a towel in the bottom, and a chew toy inside if you want. Some puppy’s are very curious. They will simply walk inside. Others may be a little more shy with the crate. Give your puppy time to warm up to the crate. Once she does enter the crate, praise her. You may want to give her crate a name. When she enters the crate, you can repeat the crates name, and give her a treat.

After your puppy has warmed up to her crate and has entered and exited it a few times, you can close the door. She may whine and paw at the door. She may even start yelping and barking. This is okay. Do not let her out. After about ten minutes, you can open the door and pick her up. Walk her directly to the area designated for pottying. You should never let your puppy out of her crate and allow her to follow you through the house to go outside. Most puppies will simply squat and go where they please. Once you are outside, set her down. You would then encourage her to potty. Choose a couple of words such as, “Go potty,” of “Do your business.” She will not have a clue as to what you are saying, at first. But, after repeated attempts and with being given a puppy treat and praise, she will learn what those words mean. Most puppies will need to go out at least every hour during the first few days to familiarize them with their potty area. This is a chance for you to catch them doing their business where they need to. Lavish them with praise.

The first few nights may make you wonder why you even brought the puppy home. The repeated yelping and whining coming from the crate can seriously upset many adults who need their sleep. You should look at your new puppy as the baby in the family. Puppies less than four months of age may need to go out once during the night. When she does, pick up your pup and take her to her designated spot. After she has relieved herself, place her promptly back into the crate. You should never play with your puppy during the night time hours. This will only encourage her to keep the yelping up. After a few days, your puppy will adjust to the night time patterns of her “pack” and everyone will get more rest. Most dogs are able to make it through the entire night without a potty break around 18 weeks.

Some individuals may think it is harsh to scold a puppy. These individuals may be the same people who have a dog running wild in their home within a year. Dogs which aren’t disciplined can wreck havoc on a home. You may return to find a shredded couch, chewed up shoes, and garbage strewn all over the place. If there are other pets in the home, you should also consider their feelings. They will most likely be intimidated by such a tyrant, and fights could commence while you are away.

If you catch your puppy chewing on something she shouldn’t, a firm “no” is usually enough to stop her antics. As with other forms of training, this may take a few days for her to learn. This is why you were advised to move precious things away. Some people have a rolled up newspaper to swat the puppy with if they refuse to heed a “no.” The rolled up newspaper does not hurt. It is simply loud, and it teaches the dog you are the alpha in the family, and not her. If she were truly in a dog pack, her alpha would nip her soundly. So, don’t feel as if you are mistreating her. In fact, most puppies seem to feel more secure when they know their place.

The most important thing you can do with your puppy besides introducing a crate immediately, instilling a potty routine, and teaching her what “no” means, is to build the relationship with your new puppy. Get on the floor and play with her. The bond will grow between you and she will love you. This will make your puppy want to please you and be obedient as well. This goes a long way when you start teaching her other basic commands such as “stay” and “come.”

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Raising an Obedient Puppy, Tips and Techniques for Training Your New Best Friend

By Diana Prichard
From preventing to disciplining inappropriate behaviors and every aspect in-between, this article holds helpful tips and techniques to aid all puppy owners in successfully training the newest member of their family.

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Whether you’re the proud first time parent of a brand new puppy or a veteran dog owner just beginning life with a new best friend there are tips and techniques that can help make your journey from adorable puppy to obedient well-mannered dog and every step in-between smooth sailing.

First of all, your puppy is much like a human baby in that he has a very short attention span and an immature ability to focus, especially on multiple tasks. He will be able to concentrate quite intently on training for short periods of time, but attempt to hold his attention too long and you could hinder your puppy’s progress. A good rule of thumb is to work with your puppy daily at short intervals and allow him time to master one command before adding another to his repertoire.

Puppy proofing is an essential step in not only raising your puppy but protecting him and your belongings as well. While teaching boundaries is important it is also important to eliminate problems before they begin by removing temptations and hazards from your puppy’s environment. Try taking a pup’s eye view tour of your home. If he can reach it he can surely chew on it.

It is also important to remember that dogs are approval driven and excited to please you. While punishment is a necessity in some cases positive reinforcement of desired behaviors will, in the long run, be much more effective than punishment for bad behavior. On that note choosing an effective word to express disapproval to your puppy is just as important as using it at the appropriate time. Many trainers now suggest using an alternative to the word “No” since it is commonly used in daily life. When your puppy learns to associate a certain word or phrase with negative behavior it could be damaging for him to hear it on a daily basis when it is not directed at him. Instead try a phrase such as “That’s enough” that is not common in your household.

Dogs like many of their human counterparts tend to be creatures of habit. The behaviors they learn as puppies will be the ones they are most likely to exhibit as adults, and while negative behavior can be reversed in an adult dog it is much easier to prevent the behavior in the first place.

Including the entire family in training efforts will effectively teach your puppy to obey everyone equally, an important quality for an adult dog to possess, but be sure all helpers use the same tactics and commands to avoid undue confusion for your puppy.

While the practice of using treats to help train dogs is no stranger to critique, the popular verdict is that within reason it is a successful, useful and perfectly acceptable tool. Still not enough emphasis can be put on the ‘within reason’ part of that verdict. If you choose to reward your puppy with treats make sure they do not replace, but only accompany, plenty of good old fashioned praise and do not interfere with proper eating habits. Also remember that your puppy will not know what he’s ‘missing’ until you show him, so consider using a few kibbles of his dry puppy food as a healthy replacement for treats if you decide to reward with food during the training process.

You can expect your puppy to begin learning basic commands as early as 7 to 8 weeks of age but more in depth training should be reserved until after he reaches six months.

“Sit” is probably the most commonly used command among dog owners and for good reason. Not only can that one simple command assist you in controlling multiple negative behaviors when your puppy has yet to learn other commands but it is also one of the easiest to teach to even the most stubborn of dogs making it a good choice to kick off puppy training. To teach your puppy to sit hold your hand in a fist in front of and slightly above his face, if you choose to use treats as a training aid hold the treat in this hand. With your other arm reach around your pup and gently but firmly run your hand along his back and around his rump to the place where his hind legs bend. Gently guide him into the position by slightly raising your fist and carefully helping him into the sitting position with your hand on his hind legs, do not, however, force his rump to the ground, that behavior will only teach him to associate “sit” with negative and forceful contact from you. Instead if your puppy resists reposition yourself and repeat the command and the motions reserving praise until he has successfully achieved the sitting position. Once he is sitting praise him, if rewarding with a treat immediately open your hand and allow him to take the treat, if not open your fisted hand and give him a few pats on the head to show your approval.

Once your puppy has mastered the sit command you can move on to the more complicated “down” command. To teach him to lie down begin with him in a sitting position. Holding your hand in a fist at nose level with your pup, lower you hand to the ground encouraging him to follow. If he does not follow gently help him into the desired position by moving his front legs out, when he is in position release your fist petting him with that hand and giving him lots of praise.

The third and final basic command to teach your puppy is the “stay” command. Starting with your puppy in front of you in the down position say “stay” holding your hand in front of you palm facing your puppy. Move backward away from him until you are approximately 10 feet from him. Pause briefly, but remember that his attention span is still relatively short and he should not be forced to hold the position for long periods yet. After pausing release your puppy by saying “Come” in an upbeat tone. When your puppy comes to you praise him and reward with a treat if desired. If your puppy does not stay when you begin to back away, stop and reposition your puppy using the “down” command, then repeat the exercise saving praise for successful completion.

Most importantly be sure to make the exercises fun and upbeat for both of you. You want to enjoy your puppy as much as you want him to enjoy you.



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