Kingdom of Pets – Review
September 18, 2009 by jamesk
Filed under Dog Training Tip, Featured
Ever since the internet got popular, there have been several great pet sites that have been hosted. With time, some of them just fizzled out and some of them became real superstars.
Of those sites, there is one that caught our attention – Kingdom of Pets.
As soon as you log onto the site, you will notice the introduction saying that the site is not built by business people, but by a team of vets, pet owners, and animal lovers. That feels nice if you are a pet owner. Every inch of the site is designed keeping in mind your love for animals, and whether you are looking for help in handling your dog, cat, or even fish, you will find all the necessary inputs and tools right here.
Another advantage of the site is the forums. For instance, the cat forum is pretty popular among the users, and the questions and answers are real experiences from real cat owners. That is a pleasant experience indeed, when compared to the bot-like FAQs normally posted on sites.
With a complete selection of DVDs, downloadable books, free resources and forums, this is one site that you can’t afford to miss if you are pet owner. The best part of the site is the ‘Free 6 day training course for dog owners’. Day wise, the site experts have made an easy to use and practical guide to training your dog right in your house. By the time the 6 days are done, you will see a different dog altogether – one that is well mannered and responds to your commands. Once that is done, you can look forward to using the other resources on the site.
Overall, a true pet blockbuster this one is!
Stop Dog chewing
September 18, 2009 by jamesk
Filed under Dog Training Tip
There are two stages to dog chewing. One is when the dog is getting teeth for the first time, and feels the need to chew on something to alleviate the itch in the mouth! Whatever you put within reach of the puppy during that phase is bound to be chewed up – irrespective of whether it is leather or furniture. There is little you can do at that phase, except redirect its chew-energy towards something that is designated to be chewed. You can get something like a soft bone or a chew-toy for your dog, and each time you catch him chewing something else, redirect his energy towards the chew toy. Every time you see him chewing his designated toy, praise him and play with him so that he knows that this is what he should do.
Much like kids, this phase too shall pass, and if you see that an adult dog is chewing on something, you should immediately realize that it is not common for the dog to do that. Like you and I don’t chew on everything within sight, an adult dog too is not susceptible to bouts of chewing- unless he is anxious. Anxiety is the most common reason why you see a dog chewing on anything near him, and now that you know it, you can take corrective action.
There are also sprays available at good pet stores that can be sprayed on objects that you do not want your dog to chew. The taste and the smell become overpowering for the dog and it won’t go near. Don’t worry – the ones that you find in the popular stores are all tested and are safe.
If the matter persists, time for you to meet an expert, or probably a vet. There might be some other reason beyond the common realm causing your dog to chew.
