Joomla! site syndication http://www.doginfopoint.com Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:34:14 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.doginfopoint.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.doginfopoint.com Joomla! site syndication http://www.doginfopoint.com/Orthopedic-dog-beds-can-be-necessary.html When we humans suffer from pain from arthritis, sore joints or back pain we will look at our bed if there is something to improve in that area. And most of the time when we suffer from these kind of pains for longer periods we will buy a bed that is orthopedic beneficial for us. So in this time where our dogs are part of the family we will do the same for them when they suffer from arthritis. Our dog needs to be comfortable to and he can be with a special orthopedic dog bed. It are usually the bigger and older dogs who develop diseases like arthritis but there are also younger dogs that develop hip displasea for example. Both kind of dogs need a orthopedic dog bed. There are a few manufacturers who produce good orthopedic dog beds and in our next recommended product advisory we will advice the best orthopedic dog bed we could find at a reasonable price. Criteria for a good orthopedic dog bed For now we will talk about the criteria for a good orthopedic dog bed, the material needs to be of a extra quality material, like memory foam with fiber or ceder materials in the inside because it needs to be firm and soft at the same time especially for the larger breeds. And as you will know a large breed is anything from a German Shepard to a Great Dane and there is a lot of difference in size between the two of them. The size of the orthopedic dog bed is of the up most importance, you really need to look at the most popular position of your dog and measure him in that position. Buy a orthopedic dog bed that is at least a little bit bigger. The memory foam is the best material for cushioning the painful spots that need to be protected the most this way the orthopedic dog bed can prevent all those pains and aches an it can help your dog to be more rested. Orthopedic dog beds are as an prevention also very useful for the larger breeds because the have the most risk to develop hip displasea and arthritis and are prone for other joint problems. Will the price be shocking? There are dog beds which are extremely expensive but there are also orthopedic dog bed that are good and affordable, the brand name sometimes makes the orthopedic dog bed more expensive than it should be. In our next recommended post we will advise you at the best orthopedic dog bed we could find at a very reasonable price. News - The Sleeping Dog Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:47:29 +0100 http://www.doginfopoint.com/The-Principals-Of-Training-A-Hunting-Dog.html When you buy a working dog who will be able to assist you when you go hunting you know on forehand that there will be some specialized training involved. It all start with the more regular training when the puppy is 7 weeks old. You start with te regular obedience training which will lay the foundation of the trust and respect between you and the dog and will teach the puppy slowly and in a plesant manner the basic commands. This is an essential part in training a hunting dog because they are usually left loose during hunting and they must learn to obey each command immediately. Dog Training Reminders There are some things that you should consider and remember when training hunting dogs. These are mainly for your safety and also that of your dog’s well being. In the course of the training, you might be tempted to use an electric collar to help you teach your dog to obey you. This method uses small electric shocks to rebuke your dog if you think that it is doing something wrong. There are advocates who swear that this way of training hunting dogs is humane and has no side effects while there are others who protest this method citing that it is similar to punishing the dog for wrongdoing. We advise you never to use these kind of collars in any circumstance because it does not help the dog in any way to trust you, your commands and his own intuition. Your dog needs to learn to listen to you and your commands, because he wants to otherwise it will go on its own to hunt and no care if you are calling or not. Instilling this kind of obedience in your dog needs a lot of patience in your part. The breed you are choosing is a big thing to consider. Not all dog breeds are suitable as hunting dogs. 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If you want to start training with a pup from about 7 weeks old there is just one rule of the greatest importance he needs to like it. This means it needs to be fun and there should be no pressure at all. he should not be overloaded by tasks he doesn't know yet. The whole positive reinforcement dog training principle comes down to this: You learn the puppy a special word that you use right at the moment (or just before) that he is doing a certain behavior, for instance sit, when he sits you reward him with a Good Boy at an happy tone and a little snack ones in a while. Positive reinforcement dog training works with associations this means that when you see that your puppy is going to sit down you quickly say the word sit and reward him, the pup will be surprised for those sudden rewards, but will associate the word sit after a few times with the behavior that he is doing. When he gets the hang of the association he will go to sit when you say he needs to sit. With positive reinforcement dog training you can teach your dog certain commands and before he is 16 weeks old he will know sit, down, here, let go, stay and follow. It will cost you about 6 times 5 minutes a day. Training any longer than 5 minutes is not good, because you will over train your puppy, 6 times 5 minutes will have a much better result than one time 1 hour. News - Training Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:41:27 +0100 http://www.doginfopoint.com/Everything-you-need-to-know-about-homemade-dog-food.html There are many dog owners that have serious concerns about commercial dog food in general and about the safety and nutritional value of these products in detail. There have been a lot of recalls the last few years and there are also a lot of concerns about the way dog food is been tested on dogs. All of this has let to more and more people who are looking for homemade dog food and how to prepare it. The food we humans are eating is not healthy for your dog and in some cases even toxic. There are three major ingredients in homemade dog food that we would like to discuss in this article the calcium, proteins and fatty acids Calcium The first homemade dog food ingredient we would like to discuss is calcium, this is also important for humans but dogs need significantly more than we do, it is the second most important ingredient for your homemade dog food. Dogs can get calcium from chewing on animal bones and from calcium supplements (also available as organic supplement). The last option is often the best for your dog because animal bones can sometimes contain toxic elements from what the animal have been eating like lead and mercury. And the reason we want to make homemade dog food is just to avoid that. Proteins Proteins are in fact the most important ingredient of homemade dog food and you can give it to your dog in the form of meat from beef, lamb, chicken, fish, eggs and even cheese (not the very salted ones). There are also some vegetable sources for protein but we advise to give your dog meat. Fatty Acids Omega 6 linoleic acid is in fact the only fatty acid a dog can not make themselves and you will need to add it to the diet. Good Omega 6 come in the form of fruits, grains, oils, and vegetables and that is why this is a very important ingredient of your homemade dog food. In the coming weeks we will provide you with some tips for homemade dog food recipes but if you have any doubt if you are giving your dog the right diet, you can always ask your veterinarian. This is often the best source of information to consult especially when your dog is known with upset stomach or other discomforts. News - Dog Health Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:08:33 +0100