| 431 | Should I Feed My Dog BARF? Preview: BARF stands for Bones and Raw Food. It is a diet for dogs that has received a lot of attention over the past few years, but should you feed it to your dogs? The BARF feeding regimen actually consists of throwing a raw carcass (usually chicken) to your dog and letting him eat it bones and all. The thinking behind this concept is that dogs used to... (more) Published By: Jennifer Bryant Submitted: 20 January,2005 |
| 432 | With Understanding Comes Success Preview: One of the reasons I strongly encourage horse owners to train their own horses rather than ship them away to a professional trainer is familiarity. Quite simply, an unfamiliar party will not understand your horse nearly as well as you, and this understanding of a horse is the backbone of any successful training plan. This is not to suggest that ... (more) Published By: Jeffrey Rolo Submitted: 20 January,2005 |
| 433 | The story of the 12 animals zodiac in China Preview: The story of the 12 animals zodiac in China One day, Tian Di (The God Above) wanted to manage all animals on earth. He took out 12 chairs and told the cat to tell 11 other animals to go to the sky palace. When the cat told the ox about it, the rat overheard the news. The rat was very angry and he ran as fast as he could to the palace. As a resu... (more) Published By: Wong Yee Lee Submitted: 24 January,2005 |
| 434 | Handling Dogs Who Eat Their Own Feces Preview: I have a cousin named Leonard who was in the Army during Vietnam. He and his fellow soldiers would often be in the jungle for several days at a time. The Army would supply them with MRE’s. (Meals Ready To Eat.) These are kind of like T.V. dinners… packed in foil bags. After the novelty of eating out of a foil bag wears off, you come to realize th... (more) Published By: Adam G. Katz Submitted: 25 January,2005 |
| 435 | Should You Correct A Puppy With A Pinch Collar? Preview: Hi, Adam! My husband and I recently purchased a white German Shepherd. She is 12 weeks old today and quite a handful. Sometimes she can be so sweet, but other times she is actually quite vicious. Well, I don't know if vicious is the right word, but when I tell her “No!” she just gets more agitated and lunges at me with her teeth bared. I got a sm... (more) Published By: Adam G. Katz Submitted: 25 January,2005 |
| 436 | Beginner Tips For Dog Training Preview: 1. What age should I start using the prong collar? [Adam replies: ] Generally speaking, at about four months of age… when you see the adult teeth begin to come in. 2. What should I be teaching, obedience wise, with 8 month puppy? [Adam replies: ] At eight months of age, there really isn’t ANYTHING you can’t teach the dog, obedience-wise. 3. W... (more) Published By: Adam G. Katz Submitted: 25 January,2005 |
| 437 | Dog Too Spoiled To Walk On Leash Preview: Dear Mr. Katz: I have a 4 month old female pup, AmStaff/Boxer (we think - she was a rescue). She responds well to all training, EXCEPT for walking and heeling. We've practiced the loose-leash "turning on a dime" technique described in your book and audio tape at length, but she refuses to cooperate. It's not a matter of distraction - when I at... (more) Published By: Adam G. Katz Submitted: 25 January,2005 |
| 438 | Body Language Before Dog Bites Preview: Dear Adam: After catching up on doggy email, I've noticed your reference to submissive posture. Your book helped more than a professional trainer I hired for my adopted Golden. We went through biting and dominance issues. The problem I am having now is I still do not trust him 100%. When he bit there really wasn't any sign it was coming (that I ... (more) Published By: Adam G. Katz Submitted: 25 January,2005 |
| 439 | 5 Ways Your Dog Senses The World Differently From You Preview: Do dogs sense things differently than humans do? Well, yes and no. Dogs share the same basic senses with us: they see, hear, touch, smell and taste. But the level of their senses is different – an important distinction when you’re trying to figure out just what your dog is doing. Sight It was once thought that dogs were “color-blind” – only able ... (more) Published By: Charlie Lafave Submitted: 25 January,2005 |
| 440 | Why You Should Never Hit Your Dog- Even When Training Preview: Dear Adam: I will try and make this short and include only the details I think will help. I HAVE read the entire book on line. I will pick up all of the tapes along with the book when I come to USA in May. I live in a third world country. Most of the dogs here are wild, mixed breed or mistreated. We went to another part of the country to obtain... (more) Published By: Adam G. Katz Submitted: 25 January,2005 |
| 441 | When Should I Start Training My Puppy? Preview: If you have a puppy, you must start training early, but do it gently. Your puppy has to have confidence in you before he can begin learning. Remember that puppies are like children - they have growing bodies, short attention spans, and will only learn things when the conditions are right and when they understand what it is you're trying to teach... (more) Published By: Adam G. Katz Submitted: 25 January,2005 |
| 442 | The Right Leash and Collar for Your Dog Preview: In the past, when people spoke of training collars, they really generally were referring to “choke chains.” A choke chain is a metal chain with a sliding ring that is attached to your dog’s nylon or leather leash. There’s a reason it’s called a choke chain. Because there is no limit on how tight the training collar can pull against your dog’s nec... (more) Published By: Adam G. Katz Submitted: 25 January,2005 |
| 443 | Will My Mother-in-Law's "Too Easy" House Rules Undo My Dog's Training? Preview: Dear Adam: My family and I want to add our thanks-- to all the other thanks you constantly receive. You have produced a book that is SOOO easy to read, understand, follow, and with great analogies. I have read the book front to back. My concern will pertain to page 141, "Psychological Mistreatment Through Isolation." Here it goes.... On the we... (more) Published By: Adam G. Katz Submitted: 25 January,2005 |
| 444 | Does Your Dog Roll In Poop? Here's Why Preview: Robin asks: I'm wondering if you could tell me why-- when I'm walking Yogi through some grass-- that he smells something and the next thing I know, he's stuck his head on the ground and starts to roll his body over the area he was smelling. On two occasions, he coated himself in another dog's poop. I've been asking vets and laypersons to explain ... (more) Published By: Adam G. Katz Submitted: 25 January,2005 |
| 445 | DOG GOES BALLISTIC WHEN JOGGING WITH OWNER Preview: Dear Adam: My dog, Chance, we think is a Golden retriever mix, but he's mostly white with gold patches. Also he's about 2/3 the size of a Golden Retriever. He's 18 months old and has been loose-leash trained pretty well as long as you don't let him get distracted. The thing I don't know how to handle is that some dogs that we meet when we're o... (more) Published By: Adam G. Katz Submitted: 25 January,2005 |
| 446 | A Good Tip For Dogs With Itchy Skin Preview: Now that summer is in full swing, many dogs are experiencing dry skin and excessive itchiness. I know that my dog, "Forbes," certainly has been! Of course, the first thing you'll want to rule out is fleas. But barring fleas, I've found that the best way to alleviate itching is to: Splash approximately 2 Tablespoons of either vegetable oil or cano... (more) Published By: Adam G. Katz Submitted: 25 January,2005 |
| 447 | The 7 Stages of Puppy Development Preview: In order to understand why your puppy doesn’t listen to you at times, you need to understand each stage of development a puppy goes through as it matures. Let’s take a look at the different stages, but before we do, keep in mind that these stages are generalizations – each dog will progress at its own pace. Stage 1: The Transitional Stage 2-3 Wee... (more) Published By: Charlie Lafave Submitted: 25 January,2005 |
| 448 | 5 Tips For Choosing the Best Vet For Your Dog Preview: If you haven’t already found one, or worked with one in the past, you need to find a vet. Pick one you feel comfortable with, and who answers your questions in full, completely and gives you answers you can understand. You don’t need a vet who talks down to you, or acts like you’re too dumb to understand what they’re saying! Find a vet, if possib... (more) Published By: Charlie Lafave Submitted: 25 January,2005 |
| 449 | 5 Surefire Ways to Show Your Dog You’re The Boss Preview: Do you have problems at your house with who’s in charge? By that I mean, does your dog think he’s the boss? In your effort to form a stronger bond with your dog you may have inadvertently told him he’s the Leader of the Pack. Here are 5 simple and effective ways to correct that. You Must Be The Alpha Dog First, let’s take a look at what a “pack m... (more) Published By: Charlie Lafave Submitted: 25 January,2005 |
| 450 | How Long Should You Run Your Dog For? Preview: Dear Adam: I have a Shepherd/Malamute "Newt." She's great. I have a couple of problems with her but I won't waste your time with them as I have found them addressed at your site and in your book. I "run" Newt in the bush, she is either in front of the truck or behind it, running as fast as she can. I stop when she slows down and we take a 5-10 ... (more) Published By: Adam G. Katz Submitted: 25 January,2005 |