Things You May Need to Know When Training a Labrador Puppy

There are many things people do not understand about training their puppy. When you train your puppy to be an obedient dog, it gives you control and they always seem to be a much happier pup. Things you may need to know on training a Labrador puppy as simple and can be fun. Puppies are not born to know right from wrong and when they do something that is fun to them (like digging in the garbage) they do not understand nor do they know that this is wrong, unless they are taught that.

From the first day they are born they are constantly being taught how to feed, play, and defend themselves. Their mother is their first teacher and also their canine siblings. Then they go on to be with a family and the owner becomes their next leader at that point. Things you need to know on training a Labrador puppy are, one that you need to be consistent with your lessons and different commands. The more you willing to work with your puppy the more obedience you will see. You may want to watch your puppy closely to see when he or she is getting into mischief. By doing this you are taking control over the situation immediately and you are correcting their behavior.

Another thing you may need to know on training a Labrador puppy is to reward their good behavior. When you reward them when do something that they have been taught you are letting them know that they are doing something good and this behavior will indeed be repeated. My suggestion is to always have a treat handy. See. Our commands to a puppy make no sense at all. They learn them by our hand movements and signals and even the tone of voice we use.

Shocking Dogs - Electronic Dog Collars

So, you have a dog with behavior issues. You've tried everything, but nothing has worked to keep your pooch from chewing the furniture or hosting doggy parties when you're not home. You may have heard about electronic training collars, and you are wondering if this might be the answer. You may figure that an electronic collar may do a better job of getting your dogs attention and making a lasting impression. Before you invest in this training technique, there are some things you should know.

There are different types of electronic training collars. One type is a bark collar. As the name suggests, it is used to stop a dog from constant, inappropriate barking. This collar is triggered by the dogs bark. It works by either a vibration or a sound that is felt or heard by the dog the instant the barking starts. It can be set to different levels and responds only to your dogs bark. There are also bark collars that work by spraying an unpleasant spray towards the dogs face as soon as he starts barking.

The other type of electronic dog training collar is the behavior correction collar. These training collars are designed to stop unwanted behaviors, including, digging, jumping, and running away. They work by a remote control held by the owner or trainer. When the dog starts the unwanted behavior, the trainer pushes the button to activate an electric shock. There are multiple levels available depending upon how well the pooch responds. The idea with these collars is, because they are operated by remote control, the dog will not realize you are issuing the correction, therefore, you do not look like the bad guy. A disadvantage to this type of collar is that you have to be with the dog in order for the correction to be made.

Although the technology and safety of electronic dog collars has improved over the years, they are still a controversial method for training. Many experts believe even difficult to train dogs can learn without the use of a physical correction. Apparently, if you are careful not to set the shock level too high, the collars are not painful, just uncomfortable. I'm sure you can find as many people for this type of training as opposed. I would not want to use an electronic training collar on my dogs, but it is a personal choice, and not for me to judge.

Quick and Easy Tips to Successfully Train That New K9 Dog

Owning a dog can be a great deal of fun, but it can also involve a lot of work on the owner's part. It takes a bit commitment of time, energy, persistence, and patience when it comes to properly training that new canine, but do not let that serve as a deterrent. The benefits of owning a trained, well-behaved a dog vastly outnumber having a seemingly undomesticated beast on your hands, or no dog at all. Once the owner is able to commit to providing the dog with the training it needs to be challenged and happy, it is time to begin the fun part. Here are several tips that will come in handy when looking to successfully train that new K9 dog.

The first tip is more of a guideline an owner must adhere to if they expect to be successful; dogs do not speak English. This might seem quite self-evident, but it is worth mentioning as often as it takes for owners to understand what it truly means. When using verbal commands, do be sure to teach the action first, before giving the verbal cue. Verbalizing the command first, then expecting the correct response, is probably never going to happen. Instead, aid the dog in acting properly, remembering to offer rewards for the right behavior, then followed by the appropriate verbal cue.

Another tip, more for the sanctity of the house and its contents, in properly training a dog is in reference to the toys they are to have. The market has an almost limitless possibility of different options for the owner and dog. Dogs, especially young ones, will have a tough time discerning between toys and household items. Because of this, it is helpful to purchase several toys of the same size and general make-up. This will help them to distinguish between toys and other objects if all the toys are pretty much the same.

The Shiba Inu - Awesome Fuzzy Friend and Guard Dog

The Shiba Inu is not a well known breed here in North America, but their popularity is quickly growing. The Shiba is a Japanese dog, similar in appearance to the Akita. They are small, independent dogs. I could go on about the appearance, temperment, lineage, and all that other boring "Breeder" stuff. Instead let me just say, these little puppies are way cute. Shiba Inu's are adorable, fuzzy, loyal and very playful. They need a lot of attention and love, but they will give back even more.

I own two Shibas and they are a huge part of my life. These guys have seen me through tough times and shared the joys of better ones with me.

Shiba Inus can be orange or black (with white and orange). They are small, but act like they are as big as a German Shepherd. They love to play, and they love to chew. And there's never a dull moment when they are around.

I'd love to see more people learn to appreciate this incredible breed. If you looking for a dog, and would like a small, sturdy, athletic dog, that also has the heart of a guard dog. Look no further take a look at the Shiba Inu, I am sure you'll fall in love with this great breed. There is a dearth of good books about the Shiba Inu, and not that many great sites either, so it will take a little research on your part to get a good feel for the breed. Deciding to own a dog (who's kidding who, they own you), is a huge decision. Do your research!

Breeding Your Goldfish

If you are keen on breeding Goldfish, you should know that it’s not an easy task. It will take a lot of patience, a lot of space in the tank and quite a bit of money too. Don’t get into breeding if you think it’s going to be profitable, because it isn’t! Breeding goldfish is best left to a professional but if you still want to breed them, here’s how to begin:

Decide on the breed: You also must decide before hand what variety of goldfish you want to breed. Ideally, if you are a beginner you should decide on breeding a good quality single tail type fish like the comet.

Pair and choose the breeds: You must choose high quality goldfish to breed high quality goldfish. The goldfish you choose should be two-four years. A good quality goldfish would be assessed according to its finnage, body shape, size and color. They should be at least 4-6 inches or larger and very healthy. It’s better to breed with younger fish as the older ones might produce eggs that are deformed and infertile.

* The ideal female goldfish would be heavy at the rear, protruding on the left part of her body and her anal area would be soft.

* The ideal male goldfish would be a great chaser and there should be signs of his breeding tubercles on his gills and pectoral fins.
Begin with two females and three males. The idea is to have two males for every female.

Time to breed
Here’s the time plan to breed goldfish –

* You would need to plan a year ahead in the months of July or August. This is when most breeders sell their surplus fish at cheaper rates. If you skip this period than would find it hard to find a good breeding quality pair of goldfish.

* During the winter you must feed the fish and help them build enough body mass to last the winter and be ready for spawning in the early spring. By October or November, your fish would need less food and this is the time to not only clean the fish but also separate the males from the females.

Cleaning the fish: The solution you need to clean the fish is one measure of Terramycin, 80 drops of Formaldehyde and 6 drops of copper sulphate in four gallons of water. The solution should be at the right temperature and the fish should get enough oxygen to breathe. Allow the goldfish to remain in this solution for 20 minutes and then move them to a separate container of clean water while you prepare a spawning tank.

* Make sure you make the new tank a natural spawning area with bushy natural plants, artificial fibers or spawning mops and coconut fibers, all materials that can receive the spawn. Goldfish need such props for spawning.

Size of the spawning tank: You will need at least a tank that can hold 20 gallons of water. If the fish were bigger than you would need a bigger tank.

* Now that the fish are clean and the tank is clean too, do not feed the fish anything for the next two months except some amount of live food like insect larvae,worms, and brine shrimp. This preparation will help the females develop healthy and the males, milt that is needed to fertilize the eggs.

* If the winters are too cold in your area, you can consider using a heater.

* Watch the male goldfish developing breeding tubercles that look like white pimples on their gill covers and the pectoral fins.

* Watch the females become rounder body as it fills up with roe or eggs.
How do you spot the spawning moment?

* Spawning usually happens in the early morning.

* The colors of all the goldfish will look brighter then before.

* The fish would group together while swimming.

* The males will be chasing the females at random.

* Finally the active males zero in on one particular female and chase her more than before.

* The chase will intensify with the male getting aggressive and pushing against the female goldfish till she ejects her eggs.
* As the eggs are out the male will fertilize them by depositing milt over the eggs.

* The eggs will fall through the water, landing on plants. They stay in the same spot till they hatch.

* The spawning may begin again after some days of rest.

Point of note: Goldfish eat their eggs. Of the 10,000 eggs that are laid in one spawning session, hardly any will be left if the fish are not removed. So once the eggs are laid, move the parents back to another tank.