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Dog Training: Frequently Asked Questions
I frequently get asked the same questions by different clients
all the time. Here are the questions and the solutions.
Why won't my dog come to me when I call them?
First of dogs with out a fenced in yard are the harder to teach
come to, because they do not have enough time off leash and will
not give that up when they are loose. If you give your dog ample
exercise off leash in an enclosed park or some other area on a
regular basis then it is no big deal for them to come to you
when they are loose because they are not giving anything up.
Also you MUST be exciting no one wants a boring dog and no dog
wants a boring owner. I can teach you 3 tools that will get your
dog to come to you first their name means come to me, then
"come" as an emergencies command and then I have a secret weapon
that is fool proof.
Why does my dog tear up paper, eat Kleenex and sticks?
When dogs tear things apart or eat strange things it usually an
instinctual behavior passed down from the wolves. Most of the
time it comes from when wolves would hunt for food and tearing
the meat off the bone is satiating to them. Kleenex eating is a
mystery to my vet and myself. I think it just tastes good. A lot
of dogs will sit down and eat a whole toilet paper roll or
Kleenex box. If your dog does this the best advice I can give is
to keep these things out of reach. If they can't reach it they
can't chew/eat it!
How to get rid of urine smells in carpet?
There are many different products out there; personally I have
not found one that is 100% effective. Natures Miracle seems to
have a good reputation. There are many home remedies like a
dilution of vinegar and water to get the smell out but this
solution can also stain many surfaces and carpets so do a small
test site first and wait 3-4 days to see if the color changes.
The professional carpet cleaners sometimes guarantee to get the
urine smell out of surfaces, make sure so you're not wasting
your money on another useless method.
Why should I get my dog spayed or neutered?
The number one reason is that there are more than 5000 homeless
dogs in the metro Atlanta area alone not to mention the
surrounding counties. There are some dogs prone to testicular
and other forms of cancer by neutering/spaying them you could be
saving there life in the future. Dogs that are spayed/ neutered
seem to have less behavior problems then dogs that are in tact.
The health of the dogs is also better and you will have fewer
visits to the veterinarian.
Where should I get a dog from?
A breeder, a pet store, or rescue group? If you get your dog
from a rescue group (Golden Retriever rescue /Lab etc.) you can
get the breed you are looking for and save a life. The humane
societies and shelters always have a lot to choose from. If you
must go to a breeder or pet store do some back ground checking
and make sure you are not buying from a puppy mill.
What are some poisonous things I should be aware of around my
house and yard?
Some command foods that are poison to dogs are chocolate, grapes
and almonds. Just a few teaspoons of anti freeze can kill a dog
in the matter of hours. Pesticides can be very harmful to
animals as well rat poisons, bug repellents and moth ball. Some
house plants such as poinsettias & mistle toe, azaleas and tulip
bulbs are also poisonous.
Susie Aga
HREF="http://www.atlantadogtrainer.com/">Atlanta Dog Trainer
Susie is the featured Pet Expert for Turner Broadcasting and
hosts The Animal Hour radio show on AM1650. She is a
member in good standing with the Association of Pet Dog
Trainers. She has four rescue dogs and donates much of her time
and services to rescue organizations.
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