FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS

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Although a dog might be jealous of a new puppy in the beginning this usually passes quickly since dogs are social animals.

I think the Lector Sisters need to read this post.
Right Laura?

Boy, you ain't kidding!! If only they could read. We've been messing around with the dosage on Gracie's meds and having mixed success. Also working on using a no reward marker, sort of the opposite of a reward marker like a clicker. It lets her know when she's done something wrong and will be getting a time out. That is actually going very well. I use "too bad" and when I say it, she stops snarling and turns and slinks to the laundry room, which is her 3 minute time out room. Before messing with her meds, we were down to maybe one time out a day from about 10 a day.

Dogs become layal not because you feed them, but because of the companionship you give them.

Give your small or short-haired dog a sweater for winter walks.

Most dogs don't like to be left alone so they howl. Leave the radio or television

on to keep your dog company when you

Dogs have twice as many muscles for moving their ears as people

My t.v. is on 24/7 for my puppies. I leave it on either TBS (comedies) or Animal Planet. LOL

Housebreaking a puppy is just like toilet training a child; first you learn to recognize the signs, then you react every

time you see them.

We have always been fortunate to not have any problems

with housebreaking the kids.

Dog Facts Number 7

Man could learn much from his dog; to be

faithful, and to appreciate those who love him.

Amen Jackie!! I have a doormat that says, "let me be the person my dog thinks I am!"

Dog Facts Number 8

When a Puppy is remived from its mother, don't make it spend the first night

alone. Its loss of family is enough for

Dog Facts Number 9

As soon as you new Pet is comfortable with its new

home, move it to the

location where you will want

it to sleep for its lifetime.

If a dog has wet or muddy paws, rest assured he will want to put them on you.

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