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		<title>Obedience Training Dogs &#8211; Defining The Boundaries</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:04:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all function a lot happier when there exists rules and guidelines to keep us in check. Either through laws, taboos or maybe social rules we instinctively know how we ought to behave. Dogs are very similar. Just as the back garden they run around in has a boundary fence, they must have similar mental [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><div style="clear: both; min-height: 1px; height: 3px; width: 100%;"></div><div class='shareaholic-like-buttonset' style='float:none;height:30px;'><a class='shareaholic-googleplusone' data-shr_size='medium' data-shr_count='false' data-shr_href='http%3A%2F%2Fwww.petblog.me%2Fobedience-training-dogs-defining-the-boundaries%2F' data-shr_title='Obedience+Training+Dogs+-+Defining+The+Boundaries'></a><a class='shareaholic-tweetbutton' data-shr_count='none' data-shr_href='http%3A%2F%2Fwww.petblog.me%2Fobedience-training-dogs-defining-the-boundaries%2F' data-shr_title='Obedience+Training+Dogs+-+Defining+The+Boundaries'></a><a class='shareaholic-fblike' data-shr_layout='button_count' data-shr_showfaces='false' data-shr_href='http%3A%2F%2Fwww.petblog.me%2Fobedience-training-dogs-defining-the-boundaries%2F' data-shr_title='Obedience+Training+Dogs+-+Defining+The+Boundaries'></a></div><div style="clear: both; min-height: 1px; height: 3px; width: 100%;"></div><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><p>We all function a lot happier when there exists rules and guidelines to keep us in check. Either through laws, taboos or maybe social rules we instinctively know how we ought to behave. Dogs are very similar. Just as the back garden they run around in has a boundary fence, they must have similar mental fences so they behave in an acceptable and appropriate way. Below lets discover the importance of making boundaries in <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/dogobedience" target="_blank">obedience training dogs</a> and precisely how we accomplish it.<span id="more-515"></span>I will startwith a relevant analogy. If you put a number of fleas into a jar, they would, very quickly, leap out. When you put a lid on the jar, they would leap and constantly be hitting the top but over time will become to associate jumping that high with a bashed head. Then you could remove the lid and the fleas would never leap out of the jar. They would have imposed a boundary on themselves by repetition and, even thoughthe physical limit had been taken away, will remain conditioned by the mental limit.</p>
<p>In exactly the same way, you ought to create behaviour boundaries for your puppy or dog when it first comes to live with you. The vital thing when establishing behaviour boundaries is that you are totally consistent. It would be inaffectice, for example if you overlooked your dog getting onto your sofa after a bath when it is all clean and fluffy and then getting upset when it hops on when it has just been rolling in the mud. The dog does not differentiate between OK if clean and not OK if dirty. The sofa is allowed unless there is a behaviour barrier that has been consistently reinforced to tell the dog that it is forbidden.  In addition, if the dog is allowed on the sofa in your home, don't be surprised if it jups onto other peoples' sofas when visiting.</p>
<p>Exactly the same applies with what may be acceptable for a pup but not for the fully grown dog.  A wolfhound puppy curled up on your lap while you are watching television may be warm and comforting for both of you.  However, when puppy is full grown and you have been moved the floor whilst your hound sits on the sofa watching television, things will not be quite so cozy.</p>
<p>When you first get your dog it is imperative you decide upon and establish the expected behaviour boundaries. Then you must reinforce these behaviour boundaries all of the time in a totally consistent manner for the dog to learn properly. In a short while, your dog, just like the fleas in the jar, will be happier without constantly creating a headache for both of you!</p>
<p>When training a new puppy or dog, it is important to start in the correct way as mistakes made early on could be hard to rectify later. At Poochdogs.com there are inexpensive and best-selling training books and courses which cover all topics about obedience training dogs including <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Separation-Anxiety-in-Dogs---What-it-is-and-How-to-Spot-It&amp;id=3594531" target="_blank">separation anxiety in dogs</a></p>
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		<title>Dog Bonding &#8211; Develop A Realationship With Your New Best Friend</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:17:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pet Fan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the strongest bonds someone can create in life is between them and a contented dependable pet dog. In reality, lots of people elevate their dog higher than family members when it comes to importance. This kind of bond is decided by the way in which dog owners bond to their pet dogs in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- Start Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><div style="clear: both; min-height: 1px; height: 3px; width: 100%;"></div><div class='shareaholic-like-buttonset' style='float:none;height:30px;'><a class='shareaholic-googleplusone' data-shr_size='medium' data-shr_count='false' data-shr_href='http%3A%2F%2Fwww.petblog.me%2Fdog-bonding-develop-a-realationship-with-your-new-best-friend%2F' data-shr_title='Dog+Bonding+-+Develop+A+Realationship+With+Your+New+Best+Friend'></a><a class='shareaholic-tweetbutton' data-shr_count='none' data-shr_href='http%3A%2F%2Fwww.petblog.me%2Fdog-bonding-develop-a-realationship-with-your-new-best-friend%2F' data-shr_title='Dog+Bonding+-+Develop+A+Realationship+With+Your+New+Best+Friend'></a><a class='shareaholic-fblike' data-shr_layout='button_count' data-shr_showfaces='false' data-shr_href='http%3A%2F%2Fwww.petblog.me%2Fdog-bonding-develop-a-realationship-with-your-new-best-friend%2F' data-shr_title='Dog+Bonding+-+Develop+A+Realationship+With+Your+New+Best+Friend'></a></div><div style="clear: both; min-height: 1px; height: 3px; width: 100%;"></div><!-- End Shareaholic LikeButtonSetTop Automatic --><p>One of the strongest bonds someone can create in life is between them and a contented dependable pet dog. In reality, lots of people elevate their dog higher than family members when it comes to importance. This kind of bond is decided by the way in which dog owners bond to their pet dogs in the first few months while they are getting to be familiar with one another. <a href="http://www.poochdogs.com" target="_blank">Dog Bonding</a> is closely linked to obedience training but here lets look at some basics of dog care which will promote and build up the relationship that will last a lifetime.<span id="more-479"></span>Folks decide to get a pet dog for several reasons. Some people get a dog as a result of loneliness and want a loyal good friend. Others want a dog to help defend the home. A dog that is taken good care of and is given lots of attention will typically give his life to look after his property and his owner. Listed here are some fundamental methods to take care of your new pet that'll build up and enhance the bond between you.</p>
<p>The first thing you'll want to understand is that dogs want a lot of exercise. This applies both to big and small dogs although the amount of exercise is going to vary according to the size of your pet. All dogs have to be let out at the least once every 8-10 hours and need to be given no less than a 30 minute walk in order to give the dog some exercise, a change of environment along with the chance to 'go to the toilet'. The regular walk is a great time to develop dog bonding. This is an opportunity for the new owner to implement a number of elementary obedience training strategies which will all result in rewards for the dog. Also, after the dog has been taught and is well behaved, this walking schedule will deepen the shared bonds with every outing.</p>
<p>Additionally it is vital that you have fun with your dog on a regular basis. This may be in a park or at a beach front during a walk when a dog can be let off the lead as well as in the back garden or home. Training a dog to fetch a ball or stick is really a tremendous bonding process as is play wrestling - something comparable to what the dog did with its brothers and sisters when it was a tiny pup. Playing together with the dog for a half hour a day will help keep your dog healthy as well as alert and studies have proven that this may also calm an master and lower blood pressure as well as stress. A dog which has too little direct positive attention can turn out to be depressed or even nervous.</p>
<p>Lastly, a decent rounded healthy eating plan not only guarantees a pet dogs continued good health but also can influence a dogs energy levels and in turn affect its behavior. Feeding time can also be a dog bonding occasion. When you give food you are the provider, the alpha dog within the 'pack'. This is also a great chance to teach your dog in some basic obedience techniques. A dog should always be told (and expected) to sit down prior to being given its food. This basic command reinforces the authority of the master whilst further establishing the dogs bond within it's 'pack'.</p>
<p>The conclusion is that if you keep your dog completely happy as well as healthy and also ensure that you invest some time with your dog, there will be no difficulties with bonding. If a new owner isn't prepared to follow even the very basics outlined here, in that case maybe pet ownership is not for them. It is a well known fact that everything you put into a dog when it comes to time, love, consideration and training you will get back many times over from the loyalty, companionship and devotion returned to you from your 'best friend'. <a href="http://www.poochdogs.com" target="_blank">Dog Bonding</a> is one of the many things covered in the superb dog training courses overed by Poochdogs.com. Visit the site by clicking the links within this article.</p>
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