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I run an online pet memorial web site and as you can imagine I come into contact with many people who have lost a much loved pet or animal companion. Looking through the memorial web sites that pet owners create when a beloved pet passes away has shown my that there are a number of ways that people come to cope with the loss of a pet. Some people seem to be unsure or even embarrassed about the depth of grief and loss that they feel when a close pet dies. In the back of their minds they may think that others would think It was just a pet, only an animal and be surprised at how the death affects them.But the truth of the matter is that we form a very special bond with our pets, they become part of the family and we love and take care of Read the whole article...

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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...

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...