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attitudes

I was reminded yesterday about reading an article some years ago about Dog Intelligence, that my dog’s breed (a Border Collie) at age 2 has the equivalent of around a 13-14 year old teen and depending on how much you work with your dog that also is a factor. I work with my dog every day, for the past 14 years I just don’t throw the ball for her to retrieve, but I hide the ball so she has to sniff around for it. I toss her the ball so she catches it to help maintain her eye/mouth coordination (just like our hand/eye coordination in humans).

I was reminded about this article because of a impatient person who was walking their dog and was pulling and almost strangling this poor dog with the leash. The person muttered “Stupid dog!” as I walked by, I said “The dog’s not stupid, just the lack of training.. meaning the owner is stupid!” yes that was rude of me but I do not condone pulling or yanking on leashes just because people are impatient. I think that there are much better ways to train your dog. Like the authoritative BAH! noise to shock your dog out of its current thought process. Then when your dog is focused on you then reward your dog with lots of praise and maybe even a treat.

I would think that is a much better way of training or even correcting bad habits rather than using a shock collar. Or even tugging on the leash to possibly give your dog neck problems. I would suggest people who have puppies do research on line or talk to a dog trainer for advice.

My dog impresses me every day, she can learn new tricks but I would just rather her be herself. We do what she likes to do and I won’t dress her up for Halloween or whatever because dogs also have dignity. So treat your dog like a dog, work with them all they want to do is please you. They’re not just a pet or a commodity, they’re your friend. Remember that.

Originally posted 2009-11-12 13:46:37. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Dog Helper, June 22nd 2011 | Tags: attitudes, dog health, Dog Health Care, general dog health, geriatric dog
Posted in General Dog Discussions

Fish Oil Supplements For Dog Health Care

Did you know that dogs can suffer with arthritis just like humans? In fact it is estimated to affect a fifth of all dogs over one year of age, and is particularly common in larger breeds. If you care about dog health care it is important to be able to identify whether your dog is suffering with arthritis and how best to help him.

Arthritis affects dogs in the same way it does humans. Obviously, a dog cannot tell you if its joints are causing him pain, but you will most likely be able to notice. If your dog struggles with getting up quickly, particularly first thing in the morning, or appears stiff when walking, he may have arthritis. A trip to the vet will confirm this.

Dog health care is often expensive, but there is good news. A recent study found that omega 3 fish oils improve arthritis in dogs. This is the same principle behind humans taking cod liver oil to reduce joint pain and swelling.

The dog health care arthritis study used a large sample of arthritic dogs and administered daily fish oil tablets to them. Another group of dogs were given a placebo, but owners and vets weren’t aware whether their dog was taking a placebo or a genuine supplement. This made for reliable results. The study showed that those dogs who had taken fish oil supplements had improved ability to get up from a resting position in just six weeks and improved walking ability after twelve weeks.

This is fantastic news for dog health care! Fish oil supplements are very affordable and effective, so if you notice your dog has slowed down and seems a little stiff on his legs, discuss fish oil supplements with your vet. Dogs can generally take the same type of supplements as humans, but it is important to consult your vet before starting to use supplements for your dog.

Jess Moss is a writer from England. She enjoys writing about current affairs, animal health and dog health care. Visit http://www.pethealthinfo.org.uk/ for more information.

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Originally posted 2010-02-03 16:55:36. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Dog Helper, June 22nd 2011 | Tags: Arthritis, Dog food, dog health, Dog Health Care, Fish oil, joint care management, Omega 3, Omega 6
Posted in Dog food

Fun

Keeping life fun and interesting for your dog, elderly dogs need exercise too. Not just walks but you have to keep things interesting.

I throw an orange colored ball for my dog, I believe this helps her eye sight and forces her to seek the ball out. It was discussed years ago that dogs are color blind. That is why the orange color.

But I track her eyes as she follows the ball up in the air then it hits the ground. Something I do when outside I’ll focus on far away objects like a mountain or airplane.

Just something to think about next play time.

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