How
to get your puppy to calm down
First of all, don’t start training your puppy to be calm
if he hasn’t expended some energy at playtime or on a walk! He needs to be able to settle. This is just one of the very practical tips
in this article in “Your Dog” magazine which is a step-by-step guide to
training your puppy to calm down.
You need to place the dog’s bed or a cushion that he likes
close to you. Next you should affix a
lightweight lead to the dog’s collar – not too tight as to pull him but short
enough so he can’t wander off or jump up on you. Then – ignore him. He’ll eventually settle and when he does,
give him a treat – or if he’s very food-oriented, maybe an ear rub or whatever
works for him. For more details, check
out the article…
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Prevent
Lyme Disease in your dog
Lyme Disease is a tick-borne disease and ticks like the
warm weather as much as we do! Lyme
Disease can go undetected for a long time and it can cause kidney failure and
neurological complications in dogs which can be fatal. Signs to look out for include a ‘bull’s eye’
rash, transient fever, anorexia and sometimes arthritis. But symptoms may not materialise for some
time.
So how can we prevent Lyme Disease – the answer - prevent
tick bites. Thankfully there are plenty
of products which prevent ticks from biting pets and there are vaccines for
dogs. For more information, read the
article here in “Modern Dog” magazine….
Does
your dog refuse to walk?
We all know dogs who “put on the brakes”
and dig their claws in and just plain refuse to move! Some roll over on their back as if to say, “I’m
done” and some turn around trying to rush back home? This article is aimed at
those dogs!
The tips include play with your dog
(ball, chasing etc), change your route, bring high value treats, bring a friend
or family member and change the feeding schedule. If the dog associates the end of the walk
with getting fed, he may want to end the walk sooner! Another good tip the author gives is when the
dog stops, quickly turn and walk in the opposite direction to where you were
going and then quickly turn back again.
There are also 7 tips on what to do if your dog is scared to walk…..
