Today was a first day that Dexter spend in the crate without access to wee wee pads. I am proud to say that he held for about 8 hours. Very proud of my boy!!!
First work day in the crate
Running in the leafs
A new favorite adventure http://instagram.com/p/wohxzGNqXE/
Dexter is learning how to speak cat … aka not to bite Monya’s tail
http://instagram.com/p/wcBq62NqQQ/?modal=true We have been working on learning not to chase the cat every time. Dexter's favorite thing is to run up and grab the tail, but Monya is not a fan. So we are working on hanging out together without chasing or biting. These are important skills for Dexter to learn for peaceful co-existence with... Continue Reading →
Walk your dog!!!
A nice walk will resolve 95% of the problems!!!
Raw food vs Dry food Costs
Post from other blog DexterTheCorso.com
I am seriously considering going with raw food option for Dexter.
Here is him trying it for the first time…To say the least, it was a success
It has been 3 days and we are doing kibble (Taste of the Wild Salmon) in the morning and raw Bravo Turkey Blend in the evening as a transition process. I do see qualities of raw food that many people speak of. Dexter’s stool is more solid and he is drinking less water after he eats raw. There hasn’t been enough time yet to make a better evaluation, but so far there has been no negative side effects.
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4 Tips for Socializing a Sick Puppy
Nice article.
The same thinking can be applied to puppies who haven’t received all their shots and are not allowed to go for normal walks. Most people keep the puppy at home or backyard. However, I believe, they are loosing valuable and essential socialization period of dog’s life. Some people, due to lack of shots and advice of the vet do not take puppies out in public until 4 months. At this point the dog is already forming it’s view on the world and have missed 2 months of essential socialization. Thus, as article shows, there are ways to socialize the pup even if it cannot be exposed to other dogs and people.
I have been socializing Dexter by taking him on short walks in the areas away from dogs, but exposed to people, cars and city noises.
I could tell something wasn’t right with foster pup Cranberry minutes after bringing him home. As he coughed and wheezed, my mind instantly turned to socialization.
Socialization is a bit of an emergency with any puppy, but even more so if your puppy is ill. Cranberry’s cough and runny nose severely limited the number of places he could safely be taken, and since he didn’t feel well it was important to keep socialization sessions very short so as not to tax his limited energy reserved or already-stressed immune system.
The early experiences a puppy has, both good and bad, shape who that puppy becomes. Along with your puppy’s genetic package, socialization experiences form your pup’s opinions about new people, places, sounds, sights, and other animals. The socialization window – that magical period of time when puppies are especially open to new experiences – begins to close around twelve…
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Great success!!!
As we were playing on the floor, Dexter purposefully walked across the room to his wee wee pad and peed on it. Training is paying off and he is developing control ... Yey for Dexter!!!!
Spirituality and Meditation for a rational man… Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris
Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris My rating: 5 of 5 stars I discovered this book through Tim Farris' podcasts. Sam Harris read a short essay on hallucinogenic drugs and spirituality on Farris' podcast (in fact its an excerpt from one of the chapters in the book) and also had... Continue Reading →
Great Podcast from NPR TED talks on dog training and how it relates to raising kids, with Ian Dunbar
I have been telling my friends and family for a long time that we can learn a lot about raising kids from training dogs. Most people either make fun of me or think I am being ridiculous. Here is a link to a TED talk with Ian Dunbar, PhD in Dog behavior, in which he... Continue Reading →
Play and Exercise For Canine Health and Happiness! Dogs & Their Relationships With Other Dogs!
I always enjoyed seeing my dog lay with other dogs. However, dog parks can be a problem and predominantly because of the owners. Dogs, especially large breed, love to roughhouse and play fight. Many owners get super protective of their dogs as they are toddlers and create an anxious and agitated atmosphere for their dogs. That often leads to confrontations between dogs. Dog owners should view their dogs as such and educate themselves on canine interactions and play.
Play and Exercise For Canine Health & Happiness
When many dogs get together at the dog park, beach or anywhere else, they will need to size each other up before deciding to make friends. They do this by sniffing each other and showing different body and tail postures. Many times friendship is instantaneous and they will make friends right away and go play. Play among dogs is incredibly important, and all dogs need to do this at least a few times a week.Dogs have glands on either sides of their behind, and part of a canine introduction will entail butt sniffing. A dog’s anal glands releases a smell when a dog goes potty, is excited or scared, or even feeling aggressive. Other dogs will sniff your dog’s behind to see what the new dog is all about. Butt sniffing among dogs is an introductory process among dogs, and should never…
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