Great question! A reader recently posed this very question, and I know this rug chewing issue plagues many new dog owners. I, myself, have suffered this problem, and as a consequence now have holes chewed through oriental rugs and corner chewed ragged because I didn’t simply move the rugs. And many of these were rugs I personally brought back from the Middle East after scouring rug shops and markets and haggling with the local merchants. Anyway, I thought I could monitor the puppies and stop them before they had the chance to do any damage. Boy, was I wrong. Little rascals always managed to find the soft spot in my vigilance.
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Perhaps you are one of those kind and generous people who wish to adopt the dog. You may be seeking a dog adoption shelter or a dog adoption Center. Although there is an attraction to buying a dog from a private dog breeder or perhaps from a pet store, you’re doing a great service by giving a home to a rescue dog, and rescue dogs often make wonderful pets.
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We have talked about housebreaking puppies and other house training techniques for puppies elsewhere, but the desire for information on this topic seems to be inexhaustible. The inquiries keep coming. I’ll try to do my part by giving what I think is essential advice for potty training puppies in the most efficient manner.
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Your dog’s water requirement . . . .

You may not know this, but your dog could die within three days without water. Your dog may be able to live three weeks without food, but again, could die within three days without water. Water is necessary for
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If you planning on adopting a rescue dog or a dog from a shelter, it’s important to understand that not all adoption facilities are equal. It’s important to understand where you are adopting a dog from and the nature of the facility. If you take a little time to do some basic research, you’ll be doing both your dog a great service.
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Does you dog sneak away with your socks and shoes . . . .?

So, why does my dog steal food and personal items like socks and underwear and shoes? This is a recurring problem, and people are always asking why this occurs and how to stop it. Basically, it is necessary to understand a little about dog behavior.<br/> Read the rest of this entry

Although you may never be able to totally remove or erase the damage done to a dog from past abuse or merely a rough life, you can offer the dog a destimulative environment. In a proper environment with lots of affection, many aggressive dogs will become calm, manageable pets.
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Housebreaking puppies is one of the first puppy training techniques you will have to deal with. This is very basic but essential. Unfortunately, you, along with all other responsible dog owners, must deal with housebreaking your puppy. However, with some common sense you won’t have to face more than the “normal” quantity of pee and pooh. Before we get into the puppy training techniques for housebreaking, I want to remind you that we are merely fine tuning what the puppy wants to do naturally.
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We often hear that a dog’s bark is worse than its bite. In the real world of dogs the bite is likely far worse. However, dogs rarely bite unprovoked and almost, always, always, always give some warning. Warning is usually given by a growel or bark, and so it is important to know what a dog’s growl means. A growl might mean, “keep away,” or it could be an invitation to play. How can you tell? Here are 5 tips.
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In my earlier post on how to stop dog barking, I suggested to general methods to help start bringing the dog barking under control. In this post I discuss specific types of dog bark behavior and suggest tips on how to reduce and gradually stop dog barking. So, let’s get to it!
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How to stop constant dog barking

is one of the most frequently asked questions among dog owners. Perhaps this is the case with you, and if so, I think I may be able to help put you on the path to solving the “dog barking training” problem. First, I’d like to review some general advice about how to control your dog’s barking. I’ll try to be specific enough that you’ll be able to put this to use in the next 10 minutes.
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House training dog tips . . .

that will get you through the messy “housebreaking a puppy” period with ease. That’s what you need and want, and that’s what’s best for both you and your puppy. I want to start out by reminding you of a sort of universal house training dog tip, an sort of standard “mantra” with regard to house training your dog. Always apply patience, persistence, and gentle firmness. That should be the foundation underlying all other puppy behavior and training techniques. So, let’s get started (this won’t hurt).
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When you start off training your dog, treats work wonders in gaining trust and cooperation. However, you do not want to make the mistake of relying solely on treats for motivation. As you develop you relationship with your dog, begin to rely less on treats and more on praise. Start to ask more of your dog for less of a reward.
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You may be seeking dog behavior solutions so many of the common problems that dog owners have faced from the beginning time–in terms of dog ownership. Would you like to put a stop to your dog’s behavioral problems? I have a few tips for some of the most common you may be facing right now.
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Stop puppy biting right now with this easy method . . . .

Yes, you can stop your puppy from biting! This method works especially well with new puppies and the younger the better. As with all, or almost all, dog training techniques, you must apply patience, persistence, and gentle firmness. It is also important that you are clearly the dominant member of the “pack” (and this is also a sort of universal dog training principle). Time to get started.
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The fact is, all puppy’s chew. This is one of the way’s in which they explore their world. However, it is an unfortunate fact that a new puppy’s compulsive chewing can be destructive. As anyone who has had a new puppy knows, everything is fair game, and if you leave anyting valuable with in reach, such as a pair of leather shoes, or an oriental rug, watch out. Don’t be surprised to find that your puppy has chewed it apart while you back was turned for an instant.
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I think this is a fairly rare problem among dogs who are not neurotic or otherwise victims of abuse. However, it may happen that your dog distrusts the leash.

Nothing will make your dog want to move away from you more than jerking the leash and dragging him. If your dog lags, be careful not to reinforce this behavior by giving him attention when he stops. Instead,
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 Here is some good advice from a dog training pro in Ohio. I think this reinforces many of the points I hope to introduce in this blog. According to Salemnews.Net

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It is difficult to know what is going on in your dog’s head when it sets out to attack every dog it encounters. An alpha dog that is not neurotic will not generally not attack another dog without some warning. However, it is also the case that dogs on leashes and tethered lines will behave differently than an unleashed or untethered dog. If your dog tends to pick fights while you are walking it on a leash, that may be part of the problem.
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Mouth and Tooth Disorders: drooling, reluctance to chewing, misaligned bite

Excessive Drooling

If your dog is showing sings of excessive drooling then it may be caused by a salivary cyst, a periodontal disease, tongue injury, or simply a foreign object. Salivary cysts look like large blisters that occur under the tongue. If your dog has periodontal disease then the cement that holds his teeth in place gets destroyed. Tongue wounds can occur from self infliction or by getting info fights with dogs.
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If you must give up your dog, choose the right way to do it . . .

Matthew Major, on behalf of Public Opinion’s editorial writes about a particular kind of dog abuse that occurs more frequently in times of economic distress–dog abandonment:
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I cannot say enough about the need to be both persistent and consistent in training your dog. The rules and routines must stay the same. And if you do decide to change a routine, you must train your dog to recognize the change.
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Let’s switch gears, as it were. I’d like to say a few words about early disease detection. As with humans, prevention is worth an ounce of medicine. Or perhaps that should read a quart of medicine.

Where prevention is concerned, one of the most important actions you can take is to simply keep your eyes open and observe your dog. Often, you can detect disease or some othe pathology early, possibly before it even truly manifests, by spotting abnormal behavior in your pet. If you see your dog behaving in an unusual manner, follow up on it. If you catch your dog repeated atypical behavior like scratching or biting himself, or rubbing its eyes on a rug, check it out. That is clear sign that medical intervention may be needed.
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In puppy training, the “come” command is essential. However, teaching your puppy to come when called doesn’t have to be a chore. As with all dog training, this should be a low or no stress activity. Hopefully, it will be fun for both you and your dog. Here’s how.
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I just want to follow up on my last post on leash training puppies.

Look the fact of the matter is, leash practice should be fun. If your puppy is a bit timit, walk him up and down indoors, pulling gently and coaxing to keep him moving in line with you. Then try it in the yard or up and down a quiet street. Never jerk violently or choke him if he refuses to move.
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