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Teaching the sit is one of the more simple procedures, but can be vitally important. The method you will use is the lure-reward method. Basically, you will lure the dog into the desired position and reward him when he adopts the position. For this method to work the best, you should not say the word "sit" until your dog consistently responds to your lure, which will initially be the cue for him to sit.Step 1.) Take your dog to a quiet placeStep 2.) Place a small treat in your hand, between your thumb and your index and middle fingers.Step 3.) Say your dog's name (if you have been practicing the Name Game, then your dog will respond by looking at you).Step 4.) Show your dog that you have the treat in your hand by placing it near his nose, but do not let him grab it.Step 5.) WITHOUT SAYING ANYTHING, Read the whole article...
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Selecting a KittenIt is best to choose your kitten from the whole litter, choose the frisky playful, friendly kitten that is confident and happy to approach you rather than the one that hangs back and is shy. The best time to take your kitten home is between 7 and 8 weeks old. Some pedigree breeders like to keep the kittens until 12 weeks old so they can have their initial vaccinations. Some things you have to look for when choosing a new kitten or cat are:# The ears should be clean and no unpleasant smells.# White blue eyed cats are prone to deafness (all cats eyes are blue at this age) Test this by making sounds outside its field of vision.# Eyes should be clear and bright with no sings of weeping.# Gums should be pink (not red) and teeth should be white.# The coat should be clean and unmated Read the whole article...
Training your dog in housebreaking is fairly simple if you follow a few steps. In this article I will go over the things you'll need in order to be successful. The first things you will need are a puppy, a crate, some treats, a leash, and a enzymatic cleaner. A crate similar to the one you would carry your dog in while traveling is perfect. You may think placing your dog in a crate for this purpose is cruel, but remember dogs are den animals, and like small enclosed locations.The dog will also not want to soil the area within the crate. The exception to this are puppies purchased from pet stores, which are allowed to soil their enclosed spaces. This is one good reason you should avoid buying puppies at the pet store.Buy a crate which is large enough to fit your dog when it is grown, but block Read the whole article...
