At heart, some portuguese water dogs think they are on top form when digging. Furthermore, digging is an instinctual component of their psychology, and they really enjoy each moment of it. So, when you see your dog digging, its not yet time to panic, but to think that there are simply ways to lessen the time your dog spends on it.Check out these methods on how to help your dog to do other activities aside from that amateurish earth-moving:1....more
Shar Pei Training is a long-winded system that asks for loads of patience, aside from demanding that the teaching method be more consistent. The trainer's simple commands and short learning sessions all need to be practiced and put into action. For better results in the case of puppies, training needs to start even when the pups are still six months old.While shar peis are without a doubt brainy and quick to pick up on lessons, the training will...more
While asking around for shar pei training classes for your dog, you may have heard that you can either pick the motivation-based training, or the traditional training. Which do you choose? The former steers the training towards forming a positive bond between you and your dog. As for the traditional method, it is a wholly different (and really old) approach that mostly aims to stop the dog, with the help of restrictive methods, from doing undesirable behavior.Personally, positive shar pei training is superior to traditional training in many ways. The former is about teaching the dog the appropriate behavior, and then giving it a morale-boosting reward for doing so. To put it another way, the dog needs to make a move towards the better behavior so that he gets privileges, food or acceptance. In due time, the dog himself will put into action the manners we are teaching him. This works in the long-run since dogs like to do something only if they get something out of it.To end inappropriate behavior the positive training way, we need to determine what is the least reinforcing action, examples of which are ignoring or leaving the dog, and this is an action that must stay consistent....more
When you decide to give your shar pei the training he needs, begin as soon as you can. Puppies start learning the moment they are home; so get their brains going on the good stuff! But what is good with training is that it is never too early, but also never too late. Most dog owners get their pups to obedience classes while they are six months old....more
The Chinese shar pei, the imposing owner of those cute wrinkles, is no longer the world's rarest dog, but is now among the most popular. Its steady base of loyal followers swear time and again that his aloof temperature make him all the more endearing.The shar pei's skin can be harassed by a variety of conditions in such a way that some sort of...more
Dog diseases are fairly easy to detect because of the symptoms they display. For every disease corresponds many symptoms, often being confused as another ailment until it has been properly diagnosed. As your pet ages, every pet owners expect changes to take place, such as become less active during physical activities, or having their hair strands fall off. Other "changes" that happen to their pooches are a loss of appetite and failing eyesight. But what if there exists a disease that displays these very symptoms and other signs that are very similar to that of an aging dog? This disorder would be passed off as natural, and would be left to worsen and go on without proper medical attention. Unluckily for us, it does exist - it's known as Cushing's Disease, a disorder that happens to the pooch's adrenal gland. What makes it so lethal is its ability to "kill you softly". An ailment that's very hard to detect indeed, and worse is that it strikes gradually during the pet's prime and onwards. Other symptoms of Cushings Disease includes a sagging belly. This is also to be confused with being bloated, but its main cause is the weakness of muscles. The abdominal muscles have become soft,...more
Your veterinarian informs you that your dog has diabetes. Now what? Diabetes is an alarming diagnosis for people, but no less so when the patient is your four-legged family member. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind:Portion Control - For all...more
Dogs need to drink more water in this summer heat just as humans need to. There are products out there like bottled water with vitamins for dogs, but there is still a problem. Dogs regulate water intake themselves; they drink when they are thirsty,...more
Finding cheap online deals for our pets medicines can be extremely confusing. There are great prices available but it pays to be cautious. Here's how to find discount Advantage Flea Cats Medicine.First of all, know what you're looking for. Advantage...more
If you are currently bogged down by your Portuguese water dogs chewing issues, don't fret because help is here.As with any process, the first thing to do is to identify what exactly is the concern. If your dog is a newly acquired puppy, then the...more
Watching television is a common activity we usually do we our dogs. Believe it or not, it seems like they also know what's happening in that tube. If we are stimulated while watching cartoons or our favorite actors, our four-legged best friends too,...more
Before you grab your wallet and ask how much is that cute shetland sheepdog in the window, take time to consider if you are completely aware of the impact of a bouncy, mind-reading sheltie on your (already busy) life! Here are six points to consider...more