A dog is a man’s best friend. If trained properly, dogs will prove to be, indeed, man’s best friends. Dogs are known for their loyalty and faithfulness. They are known to take risks at the cost of their own lives in protecting their “masters”.

So training your pet dog could be to your advantage. After all, all dogs, no matter what breed, are instinctively protective and guard their territories and their masters well. But they do need training.

Good dog training is important. In-home dog training is the best as it trains your dog in the environment he is in, his own home, to be obedient. Training your dog to be obedient is not a very difficult thing to do.

A good dog trainer will yield fast results. Your local vet may recommend good dog training specialists in your area. These trainers are professionals who are good and quick at training your dog and will usually offer a lifetime guarantee.

* Dogs can be taught basic commands like fetching the morning paper.

* Dogs can be taught to perform tricks like circus dogs are taught.

* Dogs are helpful in being “eyes” for the blind. Such dogs are called guide dogs.

* Dogs also help the police in doing their jobs in “sniffing” out bombs, or scents which will lead the police to suspects.

* Dogs can be taught to rescue people in a disaster situation. Hound dogs are good for hunting! These dogs are popular in Pennsylvania during pheasant season.
* Dogs can also be trained for a specific competitions or events.

* Dog training should begin early. The earlier the better, so you can turn to puppy kindergarten training classes to begin training at an early age.

* Dog training yields fast results if you use the techniques of a good dog trainer. You should look for a recommended dog training specialist.

The best person to ask for recommendations is your vet. Make sure he has good credentials and offers a lifetime guarantee. New Jersey and Pennsylvania offer good services in dog training and obedience.

In-home dog training is a great option and you can certainly expect fast results. The dog obedience training is almost a necessity because you’ll know that your dog knows how to listen and understand various commands. What’s even more commendable is that they know just how to react after correct training.

To ensure good health for your pet obviously the vet recommended tips should never be sidelined. With so many dogs training specialists certainly your pets training can’t go wrong. The best part is that such training programs are so efficient that they even provide a lifetime guarantee for the tasks undertaken by them.

Andy Farnsworth is the author of this article on In-Home Dog Training. Find more information about Fast Results here.

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Yorkshire Terriers are cute little terriers that can be just a little “quirky”. Trying to determine if the Yorkie is just “being a Yorkie” or is obsessed can be relatively simple, and well… fun! That crazy, quirky behavior could also be due to serious medical problems. Here are some tips to help you understand Yorkie behavior.

Known Yorkie behaviors include digging or scratching at the ground or floor. This is a common Yorkie behavior. Although if may look obsessive, a Yorkie is a member of the terrier family and was bred to hunt rats. When a Yorkie is digging at the floor, he is simply following his instincts and looking for a rat… or whatever else he thinks is down there.

Licking everything in sight, from his own paws to the furniture to you is enough to drive a sane Yorkie dog owner crazy. This Yorkie behavior can stem from something as simple as dry itchy skin or bad teeth. Yorkies are known to have dental problems, even when they are young. Good dental care is very important for Yorkies.

Becoming overly excited to the point of hyperventilating, even shaking is a common Yorkie behavior. The Yorkie is known to be the most people oriented breed and doesn’t like being alone. This behavior could be just from being over excited or from a serious condition called “collapsing trachea”. Collapsing trachea happens if the airway (trachea) flattens out; this can block the airway and cause hyperventilation. The lack of oxygen from collapsing trachea can cause shaking and hyperventilation. Your Yorkie should be checked by a vet if these symptoms continue or last longer than a few minutes. Calm the dog before the muscle spasms of the airway become worse.

Barking and yapping constantly is attributed to Yorkies, but this is only bad behavior and not specific to the Yorkie. Some Yorkie owners reward this bad behavior unknowingly by picking up the dog when it barks. The dog thinks being picked up is a reward, much like a dog treat. Simply train your Yorkie with one word, either “No!’ or “Quiet!” and the yapping stops.

Obsessive Yorkie behaviors are based in fear. Attacking the vacuum cleaner or broom is a common obsession. Since a Yorkie is usually seven pounds or less, the Yorkie is keenly aware of large objects in his territory. We humans don’t help this behavior- because chances are we will chase the Yorkie with the broom or vacuum, because it really is funny. Unfortunately, we are just reinforcing bad behavior.

Circling the area where food is served to him is an obsessive behavior. This is especially true if your Yorkie was the runt of the litter, as he’s probably had to fight for his fair share of food. You can help your Yorkie get over this fear by giving him his dog treats at his food bowl. He will soon learn to associate the food bowl with a reward instead of a fight.

Doing anything repeatedly for unknown reasons can be common in the Yorkie. For example, a Yorkie may refuse to walk in a certain area suddenly, after walking there for months. The Yorkie may suddenly start hiding when its time for food. Try to figure out what could be bothering him so you can remove the object of his obsession. If you cannot figure it out, try to ignore the obsessive behavior and it will probably change to a new obsession in a short time.

Summary:

* Carry dog treats in your pocket to reward good behavior

* Remember a Yorkie is high spirited and quirky - expect and enjoy his quirkiness

* If your Yorkie has trouble breathing or swallowing, take him to a vet immediately; it could be life threatening for him

* If your Yorkie appears confused or weak, take him to a vet immediately; these are signs of lack of oxygen to the brain

Nicholas writes on how to get cheap pet insurance quotes, and on arranging insurance for old pets.

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Dog Jumping on People Solution

No matter how much we might enjoy our pet jumping up to greet us, there are many people who dislike having a strange dog coming up and jumping on them.
For many people it can be a frightening experience as not everyone is a dog lover.

Besides that, many people just don’t want dirty paw marks over their clothing.

It can also create major problems if a large dog were to jump up on a child or an elderly person.

Dogs will generally jump up on people because they are overly excited and pleased to see them - even if that person is a stranger.

Many people inadvertently encourage this behavior by rewarding the dog with attention after the dog has jumped up on them.
The dog then seeks similar reward from other people whether they like it or not.

This is detrimental to the proper training of the dog and all members of the family must realize that they’re doing more harm than good by encouraging their dog to jump up on people.

Consistency is important in all forms of dog training, where members of the dog’s family will need to exercise discipline and accept that training will be all the more difficult if the dog is allowed to continue with this behavior.

Failure to do so will lead to confusion with the pet not knowing what is right or wrong.

An alternative to having your dog jump up on you and other people is to teach it to sit and lift it’s paw when greeting you for a handshake or similar tricks where the dog will be rewarded with attention.

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By: Keith Gilbert,

You may like to supersize your coffee and get extra toppings on your pizza, but when it comes to choosing a dog, bigger doesn’t always mean better. Dog breeds differ by heritage in what they require.

Some breeds, like hunters, are genetically programmed to crave the open spaces and outdoor exercise. Other breeds (like toy dogs) make ideal “lap dogs,” enjoying the casual lifestyle without needing much space or time to run and play outdoors.

The size of your dog has to match the size of your living space. A German Shepherd is a wonderful watch dog for your city apartment, but you must give that dog time in the park to run and be active every day.

If you’re too tired or lazy to give this beautiful dog the exercise it needs, then buy an alarm system, not a guard dog. A toy dog like a poodle or Chihuahua is content in your apartment and requires less outdoor time.

If you have a secured balcony with solid, high railing, that may be enough outdoor time for a small dog, supplemented with at least one daily outdoor walk. Don’t let the dog’s appearance or temperament fool you.

A greyhound is a gentle dog that’s also very quiet, which is good for attached living spaces. But that gentle greyhound must have daily exercise in enough area to run and play. Greyhounds can run up to 45 mph, so you don’t want them turning your family room into a track for running. Neither you nor the dog will be pleased with the result.

Size has everything to do with dog maintenance. That cute, furry puppy that you fell in love with at the pet store that barely nibbles puppy chow, grows up to be a 120-pound St Bernard that will eat you out of house and home.

To keep him in 8-10 scoops of high quality dog food daily, you’ll be spending the price of a daily steak dinner - only you don’t get to eat the steak. Your huge dog also pushes around furniture like feathers. When there’s nothing to do and you’re running late, the large dog may decide to deconstruct the living room just for fun.

On the flip side, plenty of toy dogs take up their own closet in little designer costumes, knit sweaters and clever playthings. They also have chic beds, including those that are canopied or French provincial. The doggie stuff can take up far more space in your home than the dog does.

If you have more than one dog, regardless of breed, you need to provide sleeping space for each dog. Don’t expect them to crowd together. They need space just like you do. They also need personal territory for sleeping, relaxing and hiding their toys or bones.

Dogs that remain outdoors need their own doghouses to protect them while sleeping or in bad weather. You aren’t sharing your bedroom with the neighbors, so why would you expect your dog to share his doghouse with the new dog? Consider the space and care needs of each dog when you bring a second or third dog into the family.

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