Dog Behavior

If you want to train your dog not to lick people, you should punish them each time you catch them doing it. But not only that. Make sure they know what they are being punished for. Do not let them get by with doing it, not even once, because it will ruin their training.

Dogs, like humans can be trained at any stage of life, you just have to deal with them where they are not where you are. Young dogs have little attention spans and lots of energy, old dogs have long attention spans but not a lot of energy; use these characteristics to make your training fun for both of you.

The, so far, best ways to train animals are called lure and cue or 'clicker' training. Lure relies on an animal to follow a potential treat to be moved to a specific position, then the animal is cued ('good dog' and the treat is given). Clicker training is tougher but the pair (trainer, trainee) can create much much more complex trained behaviors.

With clicker training a series of goals is prepared by the trainer and each will lead to the next in 'shaping' the behavior wanted. The animal is first taught that the clicker (or whistle or snap or ...) signals that a treat is forthcoming. In the beginning it must be delivered every time. After a number of times (trainers choice), the treats come in random groups: 1 time 1 treat, next time 3 treats, next time 2 treats, and so on. The period of time used is directly related to the age of the animal, young keep it short 5-10 mins at most, old, up to 20 mins per session (usually 1 session per day.)

After the animal starts to catch on that cue (click, whistle, snap) means "treats", the trainer will try a few "no-shows" - when they receive the cue, animal does the animal instantly look for the treats? If so you can now move on to the next stage, the first part of the behavior. If looking to train an animal to fetch, once the cue = treats you reward positive behavior i.e. watch for the animal to move towards the item that the trainer wants delivered. Let the animal wander a bit and every time they head that direction - cue:treat. Always work from positive, that is, don't push them, let them figure it as they go.

After the animal is headed towards the thing to be retrieved over and over, stop cuing and treating just for going to it. Now you are looking for them to touch it. Generally they will attempt the old behavior (walking to it) and will randomly hit it; cue: BIG treat. Now the animal gets confused but most times retries whatever they just did: cue-treat! The animal now tries the new behavior over and over. Remember to keep the sessions short, and reduce the treat level when you are consistently getting the wanted behavior.

Now move to the next goal, here getting their nose near the object. Make sure to no longer cue-treat for touching the object, you are now cue-treating for touching with the nose. Rinse and repeat till you get them almost pushing it around. Now try for putting open mouth on it.

This set of cue-treat works with ANY animal with the right treat. Humans, dogs, cats, chickens, anything - you just have to deal with the limitations of the animal and your own limitations.

As to speed of learning, old animals (people, dogs, cats...) have a slower time learning because they have more connections already there in their head and it takes a while for new things to get settled in. Young animals have less connections and less to change in their heads so 'learning' is faster. ALL animals (non-brain damaged) can learn, you just have to be a friend, not a commander. Note this has worked for dogs 3 months old, 3 years old, 17 years old. It has worked with Orcas, Dolphins, cats, chickens..... Every animal that can learn can do so all it's life.

There is no yelling, no shoving the animal around, no punishment - positive works and works best. Unless there is harm about to come to a human otherwise, use no other method: you waste your time and the dogs.

Like all dogs bloodhounds might gag if they pull on their collar too much while going for a walk. If this is happening, I suggest you get your dog a harness.

There is also a sickness called Kennel Cough. This isn't very serious but it should be treated. The most common symptom is a dry hacking cough sometimes followed by retching. Many owners describe the cough as having a 'honking sound.' A watery nasal discharge may also be present. With mild cases, dogs continue to eat and be alert and active. Many times, there is a recent history of boarding or coming in contact with other dogs. In more severe cases, the symptoms may progress and include lethargy, fever, inappetence, pneumonia, and in very severe cases, even death. The majority of severe cases occur in immunocompromised animals, or young unvaccinated puppies.

It's not a good idea. She must have no contact with intact males of course, who will be extremely determined to bred with her. What many people fail to realize is that she probably shouldn't be around females or neutered males either. There is a reason the term for a female dog ("bitch") has developed its connotation in slang. Bitches in season tend to be very moody. They are sometimes amorous but are more likely, at least during the first and third weeks, to be cranky and aggressive toward other dogs of either gender.

1K is 1000

2K is 2000

3K is 3000

and so on. In English that's the answer anyway.

1K is 1000, in English terms. It may be different in other countries, but a K is also a thousand.

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No- my dog eats grass and he's perfectly fine

Typically, dogs do not poop anywhere near their sleeping quarters or "den". This is instinctual and usually taught to them by their mother when they are puppies. The mother will growl or nip at the puppy if it attempts to relieve itself in the "den". This is so predators or other hunting animals will not be attracted to the den by scent. However, if your dog is in the house and not near the "den" and has not been properly potty trained they will most assuredly go in the house. A dog does not understand the difference between going potty inside versus outside unless they are taught. Most dogs, if not trained from the beginning WILL prefer to go to the bathroom inside, as opposed to outside where there may be rain, snow, etc. Also, going poo poo is a very vulnerable moment for a dog where they are still and not on full alert while doing the doo, so once again if a dog is not potty trained they would much rather go inside. Wouldn't you? ;)

most are really nice but if you are constintly teasing it it WILL be nasty!

Yes, A mother Dog cannot be trusted around anyone or anything when she has contracted Rabies, Just like any other animal, once they have the disease anything that comes into their path is a free attack as far as they're concerned.

Puppies refuse to go into their crates if they don't enjoy being in there. It's as simple as that. You have to make sure that your puppy always considers his crate as a safe haven and a fun place to be.

It depends on which type of poodle the poodle is:

Standard poodles weigh 45-65lbs

Miniature poodles weigh 12-18lbs

Toy poodles weigh 4-8lbs

have toy boy poodle that i show

and was wonder what wweight he should be

First let us not use the word ghost, but spirit. When Lucifer was cast out of heaven, he took with him a third of the host of heaven to wonder the earth without a bodies, they remain in spirit form but have the power to manifest themselves to those whom they wish to entice.

Spirits do not go around moaning and groaning and rattling chains, there is no purpose in doing that. Each spirit has a purpose for being on earth.1. To entice an individual to The Dark Side of his nature or 2.One who comes from the presence of God to give a message, perhaps in answer to prayer, or to give some direction.

To test which one is which, ask the spirit (Spirits show themselves to be in human form) to shake your hand, if the spirit is of Satan your hand will pass through his, if from God you will feel his hand or he will refuse to shake your hand, a spirit from God cannot lie, he will still give his message.

A spirit cannot physically harm you, so there is no need to fear them, it is only their purpose for being there that one must be aware of.

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because they see them and they can come up behind you not on purpose and it just scares you. answer some people are afraid because they think the ghosts have bad intentions or are sent from the devil

Dogs lick humans for a couple of reasons. In a pack, the subordinate dog licks the dominant dog to ask for food and approval. With humans, you also see it done just as a sign of affection -- if a dog likes someone, they will lick them. Dogs also just like the taste of some lotions.

You could pick up parasites if you lick the ground. All dogs and cats shred flea eggs if outside. Eggs can live in dirt, grass, weeds. You could pick up those eggs, which create worms in the intestinal tract. You can also ingest any germs in the ground you lick.

many dogs and cats get along in the household setting, especially if they are introduced when one is a baby, like a kitten and a dog, or a puppy and a cat. Dogs and cats who have been raised around the other are more likely to accept the other. Personaly my labrador retrievers best friend is her cat, who she cuddles with, plays with, and cleans. They are the only two animals in the house right now and spend much of their time together, My cat will even catch birds and give them to my dog. You have to be careful and do it right but I have seen many dogs be friends with their household cat

well its natural for a dog to do that but if you can stop it from getting scared by whatever it is then you can stop the pee!

Virtually all breeds have two oestrus cycles each year. Initially, the vulva swells and within a day there is a clear discharge, which becomes tinged with blood the next day. This discharge increases in intensity and then slowly diminishes, ending after about ten days. During this time the female becomes more alert and urinates frequently, leaving signals of her impending willingness to mate. Ovulation takes place soon after the discharge has stopped. Only now will the female accept mating. Hormonal changes occur regardless of whether a female is pregnant, which is why there is no simple blood or urine tests to confirm impending motherhood.

Yes! If there are complications that are not diagnosed and treated by a vet, your dog and all of her puppies can die. And it would be an agonizing, long, painful death for your dog.

If your dog is in labor and having problems, call your vet immediately! If your vet is not available, then call another one, or call your local (or the nearest) emergency animal clinic. They are open all night and on weekends and holidays. You can find them in he yellow pages of your phone book. Please, if your dog is in labor and having problems, don't let her suffer, and don't take a chance on her and her puppies dying.

Probably because they don't think that they can be charged! In other words, they must not think it's all that bad.

On the other hand, if it's a wild dog, they MAY be shooting them because they believe they are in danger!

The most likely answer is that she has an ear infection. The inside of the animal's ears will be red and sore. This condition is most common in long-haired dogs with drop ears, such as golden retrievers, springer spaniels, and cocker spaniel, but they can occur with any canine. In this case, the only thing you can do is take her to the vet and get her diagnosed and treated for the problem. To prevent more infections, buy vitamin C powder intended for dogs and follow the daily dosage directions.

It is also possible that there is a foreign body in her ear or a scratch or bite wound. Check her thoroughly and get professional help.

Every six months on average.