Sunday, January 29, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
How many calories should a dog eat a day
How many calories is healthy for your dog? The energy needs and calories per day that your dog should eat varies. Below is an estimate based on the weight and age
Dogs that weigh 15 pounds:
Young adult, active 590 Calories
Adult, active 550 Calories
Senior, active 440 Calories
Active Terriers 760 Calories
Inactive adult 400 Calories
Dogs that weigh 20 pounds:
Young adult, active 730 Calories
Adult, active 680 Calories
Senior, active 550 Calories
Active Terriers 940 Calories
Inactive adult 500 Calories
Dogs that weigh 25 pounds:
Young adult, active 870 Calories
Adult, active 800 Calories
Senior, active 650 Calories
Inactive adult 590 Calories
Dogs that weigh 30 pounds:
Young adult, active 990 Calories
Adult, active 920 Calories
Senior, active 740 Calories
Inactive adult 670 Calories
If you are not sure how many calories that your dog is supposed to eat, weigh it and follow the feeding directions on the food label as best as you can. Be sure to take into consideration the additional calories in treats that you give throughout the day.
Just the same as it goes for humans, it is not healthy for your dog to be overweight. Skinnier dogs live longer and are overall healthier so feed your pet right :-) Knowing how much you should feed your dog a day is important.
Dogs that weigh 15 pounds:
Young adult, active 590 Calories
Adult, active 550 Calories
Senior, active 440 Calories
Active Terriers 760 Calories
Inactive adult 400 Calories
Dogs that weigh 20 pounds:
Young adult, active 730 Calories
Adult, active 680 Calories
Senior, active 550 Calories
Active Terriers 940 Calories
Inactive adult 500 Calories
Dogs that weigh 25 pounds:
Young adult, active 870 Calories
Adult, active 800 Calories
Senior, active 650 Calories
Inactive adult 590 Calories
Dogs that weigh 30 pounds:
Young adult, active 990 Calories
Adult, active 920 Calories
Senior, active 740 Calories
Inactive adult 670 Calories
If you are not sure how many calories that your dog is supposed to eat, weigh it and follow the feeding directions on the food label as best as you can. Be sure to take into consideration the additional calories in treats that you give throughout the day.
Just the same as it goes for humans, it is not healthy for your dog to be overweight. Skinnier dogs live longer and are overall healthier so feed your pet right :-) Knowing how much you should feed your dog a day is important.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Just a little dog humor for the day :-)
It's important to laugh and smile and who better to make you smile than your dog???
Here's a little chuckle for today
Marriage or Relationship?
If you want someone who will eat whatever you put in front of him and never say it's not quite as good as his mother's
then adopt a dog.
If you want someone always willing to go out, at any hour,
for as long and wherever you want ...
then adopt a dog.
If you want someone who will never touch the remote, doesn't care
about football, and can sit next to you as you watch romantic movies
..then adopt a dog.
If you want someone who is content to get on your bed just to
warm your feet and whom you can push off if he snores
..then adopt a dog !
If you want someone who never criticizes what you do, doesn't care if you are pretty or ugly, fat or thin, young or old, who acts as if every word you say is especially worthy of listening to, and loves
you unconditionally, perpetually ..
..then adopt a dog.
BUT, on the other hand, if you want someone who will never come when you call, ignores you totally when you come home, leaves hair all over the place, walks all over you, runs around all night and only comes home to eat and sleep, and acts as if your entire existence is solely to ensure his happiness...
.
.
.
.
.
..then adopt a cat!
You thought I was gonna say... marry a man, didn't you?
and this is why dogs are so great
Here's a little chuckle for today
Marriage or Relationship?
If you want someone who will eat whatever you put in front of him and never say it's not quite as good as his mother's
then adopt a dog.
If you want someone always willing to go out, at any hour,
for as long and wherever you want ...
then adopt a dog.
If you want someone who will never touch the remote, doesn't care
about football, and can sit next to you as you watch romantic movies
..then adopt a dog.
If you want someone who is content to get on your bed just to
warm your feet and whom you can push off if he snores
..then adopt a dog !
If you want someone who never criticizes what you do, doesn't care if you are pretty or ugly, fat or thin, young or old, who acts as if every word you say is especially worthy of listening to, and loves
you unconditionally, perpetually ..
..then adopt a dog.
BUT, on the other hand, if you want someone who will never come when you call, ignores you totally when you come home, leaves hair all over the place, walks all over you, runs around all night and only comes home to eat and sleep, and acts as if your entire existence is solely to ensure his happiness...
.
.
.
.
.
..then adopt a cat!
You thought I was gonna say... marry a man, didn't you?
and this is why dogs are so great
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Teaching your dog to Release
Your dog needs a beginning and an end to every command. The beginning is his name, as in "Fido, Sit" This is another reason why I suggest that you use his name to stimulate his interest. Your dog needs to know when each exercise or trick is completed and the Release command will do that.
You can introduce this as you teach your dog the "Sit" Command.
1) With your dog in a Sit, after you have rewarded him for sitting tell him, Release! in a conversational tone of voice (rather than using the higher pitched tone of voice used for praise)
2) Back away from your dog and lift your hands in the air. He should follow you; when he does, praise him, "Good Boy!"
3)If he's hesitant to move, use his leash to gently pull him from position to show him he's allowed to move. When he takes a step, praise him.
4) After the release, let him move around and relax a few seconds before asking him to do anything else
After he knows the Release and is moving on his own, use it at the end of every obedience command. Using his name at the beginning and the Release at the end gives the dog clear guidance and parameters.
You can introduce this as you teach your dog the "Sit" Command.
1) With your dog in a Sit, after you have rewarded him for sitting tell him, Release! in a conversational tone of voice (rather than using the higher pitched tone of voice used for praise)
2) Back away from your dog and lift your hands in the air. He should follow you; when he does, praise him, "Good Boy!"
3)If he's hesitant to move, use his leash to gently pull him from position to show him he's allowed to move. When he takes a step, praise him.
4) After the release, let him move around and relax a few seconds before asking him to do anything else
After he knows the Release and is moving on his own, use it at the end of every obedience command. Using his name at the beginning and the Release at the end gives the dog clear guidance and parameters.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Teaching your dog to speak
Learning how to teach a dog to speak is a fun command for most pet parents. It is quite impressive when you can get your dog to speak on command around friends and family and it's a way for your dog to communicate. This can also be a trick that needs to be kept under control as you don't want your dog barking incessantly whenever they want attention.
One of the easiest ways to teach a dog to speak is by choosing to play a game with them that they really enjoy such as fetch. You need to get your dog excited. When dogs get excited, they bark (or shall we say speak). It's a natural instinct. Dogs are a lot like humans. When humans get excited, they want to talk about it.
When your dog barks out of excitement, reward them. Praise them in a positive and enthusiastic tone and give them a treat. Be careful with this though because you don't want your dog to get confused and think that they will get a treat whenever they bark. You definitely don't want a dog that barks incessantly. Speaking should only consist of a few short barks than your dog should stop. You only want your dog speaking in situations that they should. Giving the dog a treat is a good bribe to get them to speak. I can't stress the importance also of your tone of voice with your dog. When you are teaching them the speak command, you need to say "speak" very positively.
You should repeat this every time you play fetch with your dog and soon your dog will bark whenever you say the command "speak". This trick takes a lot of practice though. You need to be able to dedicate time to teaching your dog to speak daily in the beginning. Dogs have short attention spans and you need to remember that.
Teaching your dog new tricks is a great way to bond and have fun with your dog. They really do enjoy learning them as you do teaching them. It's important not to overwhelm though. Start with teaching them a trick a week but not until they are around 8 weeks old. Of course, you need to start with the basic dog training commands first (such as house training, sitting, heeling etc) Teaching your dog to shake hands and speak should come after they have learned the basics first.
One of the easiest ways to teach a dog to speak is by choosing to play a game with them that they really enjoy such as fetch. You need to get your dog excited. When dogs get excited, they bark (or shall we say speak). It's a natural instinct. Dogs are a lot like humans. When humans get excited, they want to talk about it.
When your dog barks out of excitement, reward them. Praise them in a positive and enthusiastic tone and give them a treat. Be careful with this though because you don't want your dog to get confused and think that they will get a treat whenever they bark. You definitely don't want a dog that barks incessantly. Speaking should only consist of a few short barks than your dog should stop. You only want your dog speaking in situations that they should. Giving the dog a treat is a good bribe to get them to speak. I can't stress the importance also of your tone of voice with your dog. When you are teaching them the speak command, you need to say "speak" very positively.
You should repeat this every time you play fetch with your dog and soon your dog will bark whenever you say the command "speak". This trick takes a lot of practice though. You need to be able to dedicate time to teaching your dog to speak daily in the beginning. Dogs have short attention spans and you need to remember that.
Teaching your dog new tricks is a great way to bond and have fun with your dog. They really do enjoy learning them as you do teaching them. It's important not to overwhelm though. Start with teaching them a trick a week but not until they are around 8 weeks old. Of course, you need to start with the basic dog training commands first (such as house training, sitting, heeling etc) Teaching your dog to shake hands and speak should come after they have learned the basics first.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Why is training your dog beneficiary?
Training your dog builds a bond between you and your dog and also builds better behavior for your dog. The benefits of dog training are numerous and far outweigh the time spent doing it. The initial bond with your dog is a tentative one. It is important to start training and bonding with your dog as soon as you get them (which is usually around 8 weeks of age) Start the training slowly but start the bonding immediately. Your dog doesn't know you yet, nor do you really know them. To strengthen that bond and build trust, you must spend time with your dog and do things together. This helps your dog learn to trust you and want to please you. It also helps you to get to know your dog's personality. Your dog learns how to respond to you, what makes you happy and what can not be tolerated. As you do things together, your relationship deepens. It's important to do your dog training in steps and to always keep in mind that trick training should be fun also. You can't make it all work and no play.
Happy dog training to you and hope the blog helps you learn some effective dog training tips.
Happy dog training to you and hope the blog helps you learn some effective dog training tips.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Get Your Dog to Come to You
How to get a dog to come when called is probably the most abused command in the animal world. Most people don't even realize how much so.
You never want your dog to fear to come to you so don't use the command if you are about to scold your dog for something else. Only get your dog to come to you with the "come" command if you are about to do something with your dog that they will enjoy. You don't want your dog to associate the command with fear of being punished. Remember, it is important that your dog have a trust and comfort level with you. When you are disciplining or scolding the dog, you should go to them and not say the word "come".
A dog can be like a man in the aspect that the best way to their heart is through their stomachs. When teaching a dog to come when called, you should make sure they are hungry. It is best to start at their feeding time (again, remember structure in a dog's life is important). Stand about five feet away from your dog in the beginning with their food bowl in hand (dry food is best to start this training process) or you can use a dog treat too. In intervals, move further away from the dog each time. I think it's best to start at meal times though. This should be around the same time each day and in a routine. When your dog comes over to get the food, praise him. Use an excited tone and pet them than put the food down for them to enjoy. I can't stress the importance of tones of voice when it comes to training a dog to come to you (or any type of dog training for that matter). They need to hear when you're happy with them and when you are not.
Another great way train a dog to come is to play the very basic game of hide and seek with them. Hide from your dog and yell the "come" command from where your dog can't find you. Dog's are like kids in that aspect as well. They are going to come look for you. This needs to be made fun for your dog. When he/she finds you, reward them with a treat or praise or both. Again, remembering to keep your voice very positive. The "come" command always needs to be associated with positivity.
Remember, never tell your dog to come to you if they are being scolded for something or if you are taking them somewhere they might not associate with positive (such as the vet). You don't want your dog to think that you are telling them to come and than they get into trouble or have an unpleasant experience.
You never want your dog to fear to come to you so don't use the command if you are about to scold your dog for something else. Only get your dog to come to you with the "come" command if you are about to do something with your dog that they will enjoy. You don't want your dog to associate the command with fear of being punished. Remember, it is important that your dog have a trust and comfort level with you. When you are disciplining or scolding the dog, you should go to them and not say the word "come".
A dog can be like a man in the aspect that the best way to their heart is through their stomachs. When teaching a dog to come when called, you should make sure they are hungry. It is best to start at their feeding time (again, remember structure in a dog's life is important). Stand about five feet away from your dog in the beginning with their food bowl in hand (dry food is best to start this training process) or you can use a dog treat too. In intervals, move further away from the dog each time. I think it's best to start at meal times though. This should be around the same time each day and in a routine. When your dog comes over to get the food, praise him. Use an excited tone and pet them than put the food down for them to enjoy. I can't stress the importance of tones of voice when it comes to training a dog to come to you (or any type of dog training for that matter). They need to hear when you're happy with them and when you are not.
Another great way train a dog to come is to play the very basic game of hide and seek with them. Hide from your dog and yell the "come" command from where your dog can't find you. Dog's are like kids in that aspect as well. They are going to come look for you. This needs to be made fun for your dog. When he/she finds you, reward them with a treat or praise or both. Again, remembering to keep your voice very positive. The "come" command always needs to be associated with positivity.
Remember, never tell your dog to come to you if they are being scolded for something or if you are taking them somewhere they might not associate with positive (such as the vet). You don't want your dog to think that you are telling them to come and than they get into trouble or have an unpleasant experience.
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