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Secrets to dog training – Stop your Dog’s Behavior Problems!

What Is It?

Secrets to dog training presents an unusually detailed and thorough look at how to both prevent and deal with the more common problem behaviors exhibited by dogs. As the owner of a moderately troublesome mutt myself, I’ve spent a fair amount of time searching the Net for reliable resources on this topic, and I have to say that the level of knowledge and detail contained within the pages of this compendium is unusually exacting for an online book.
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Wow! I can’t believe this. I fell asleep on the couch last night watching tv.  I got up early this morning  to do some work on my computer, had my two coffees and got up to let the dogs out.

And there, lying on my couch and on my pillow, and, no less UNDER my blanket was my black lab. Sheesh!  Under the blanket even!

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Dear Reader,

Don’t stand by feeling hopeless while your dog battles cancer. Don’t stand by and WAIT for your dog to get Cancer. Canine cancer is getting out-of-hand & becoming an epidemic.

Veterinarians have been expressing a growing concern in their professional community for several years and now the dog owning community is catching on.

See these 5 very alarming statistics: Your dog is 2 times more likely to develop leukemia than humans. 4 times more likely to suffer from breast cancer than humans. 8 times more likely to develop bone cancer than humans. Ruth,An incredible 35 times more at risk for developing skin cancer than humans. Cancer is the leading cause of non-accidental death in dogs “But Those Statistics Aren’t Even The Most Frightening, Read This…”  Read the whole story here

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Let me introduce Dr Jane Bicks, of HealthyPetNet (TrilogyOnline).

HealthyPet Net Carries Only Human Grade dog food Formulated By Dr. Jane Bicks. Here Is A Short Biography:

Do YOU really know what is in YOUR pet’s food?
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Dr. Jane Bicks, DVM, Product Formulation & Development

First and foremost, Dr. Jane is the ultimate pet person. She shares her life with a dog, a goat, two horses, a monkey, and two cats. Her pets are her family and she is dedicated to their health and happiness. Dr. Jane knows you feel the same way about your pets and she has devoted her life to the health and wellness of our precious companions.

Dr. Jane is a highly respected and nationally recognized holistic veterinarian. She is the author of three national books on pet care and nutrition and has served on professional boards including the Cornell Feline Health Center. Dr. Jane served as the President of the Veterinary Medical Association in NYC and was appointed by former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani to help start one of the largest animal shelters in the United States. She has also appeared on many network television and cable programs and numerous radio stations as a veterinary expert.

Dr. Jane is responsible for TrilogyOnline’s product formulation and development, and she consults regularly with pet industry experts to ensure our cutting-edge formulas meet the highest standards for quality and effectiveness.

Do YOU really know what is in YOUR pet’s food?

http://www.healthypetnet.com/mydgohouse

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Since my own black lab, who never leaves my side, he is like glued to me, took off swimming without even a backwards glance, I did some research! See my wayward black lab post here

As in all aspects of dog training and safety.  The Recall Must Be Rock Solid!!!!  Just because your dog has a perfect recall on land, not necessarely so in water…always test your dogs recall on a leash in the water to make sure he responds with the same quickness as he does on land.

So what are the general rules when having your dog swim?  Should you keep your dog on a leash?

It depends on many things:

Is it your dog’s first time to swim?
How old is your dog?
How good is your dog’s recall? **** This is a must
What about boats, people, other dogs, kids?  Are there a lot of distractions?

I read of one person who gets in the water with each of his new dogs the first time.

Some say: If it’s not the first time, and if they don’t have good recall, then do keep a check cord on them just like you would on land until their recall is rock solid.

It is easy for a dog to get tangled in a cord/cotton leash, so make sure that if there is trouble you are always within reach to help out.  I think the cord should be used to teach and train recall in the water.  Be 100% sure!!!  Your dog will listen and obey you even when swimming.

Here are some tips I picked up from my research:

- If your dog is swimming in warm water, HE CAN OVERHEAT, so please be careful and don’t let him work too hard at having fun swimming.

- Many dogs will swim till totally exhausted, and then, if they have too far to swim back, they will drown

- Don’t let your dog ever jump into water unless you KNOW that he knows where he can safely get out!

- If you take your dog swimming in a natural environment, be aware of the surrounding area if you take your dog to the beach, lake or pond. Watch for trouble and make sure your dog will come to you as soon as you call. Recall is one of the most important lessons you can teach your dog. It can literally save his life.

- Also, take care that you are familiar with currents, under currents, and what the bottom of the lake floor is…can it hurt your dogs paws?

There are life jackets for dogs.  Be safe, Always!!!

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