Julie Davis
Dog Training In Your Home -
Head, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes Each breed of dog comes with its own requirements for physical maintenance. The level and frequency of care required depend on the length and type of hair and frequently observed skin conditions. It's always important to consult your veterinarian prior to beginning any feeding or maintenance regimen, but here are a few considerations to be made during your planning process. Brushing & Haircuts Most dogs enjoy a brushing and should receive a full body brush down on a regular basis. What is regular? It depends. Longer haired dogs often require daily brushing to prevent matting and tangling. Medium length dogs should receive weekly brushings. Short haired canines can last up to a month. You can brush your dog more than its minimum requirement as long as you are using gentle strokes in the direction of hair growth and your dog's skin is not aggravated. Brushing more often than the minimum requirements will result in reduced shedding and hair build up. See the second article below which discusses the different types of brushes to choose the appropriate one for your dog! If you have a dog with a continuously growing coat of hair (Poodles and Shih Tzus are two breeds of this type), then you will need to have their hair cut and/or styled each month in order to keep their coat managed properly. Each dog is different, so make sure that you check with your professional groomer to ensure appropriate spacing between appointments. Bathing Actual bathing experiences can occur as frequently as weekly or as infrequently as monthly depending upon your dogs breed and activity. Always use soap-free shampoos designed specifically for dogs to ensure the least risk of skin reactions. If your dog has specific issues with its skin, consult a veterinarian for directions before bathing. Tubs are almost always the easiest place to wash dogs. Remember to put on an apron, bathing suit, or old clothing because you may get wet yourself! If indoor bathing is just not going to work, perhaps an inexpensive plastic children's pool would better suit the purpose, and make it easier to keep your house dry. Brush your dog prior to getting it wet. This will allow you to remove tangles and mats before the water makes them harder to deal with. Ears What was that command you just gave? Maybe your dog can't hear you! Dog ears can be prone to bacterial and yeast infections if they are not appropriately cared for appropriately. Dogs with floppy ears and/or long hair are most likely to have more ear-related issues due to reduced air exposure to the ear canal. For other dogs, allergies are the culprit for repeated ear issues. Each month during its bath, a dog's ears should be washed out and treated. For a detailed instruction on how to wash your dog's ears visit this site. If your dog's ears smell or are specifically dirty, special cleaning agents and medications from your vet may be necessary. Teeth Did you know that dogs need their teeth brushed? In fact, dogs should receive a brushing twice per week to reduce plaque build-up that can threaten their cardiac wellbeing. Between brushings, dry food and biscuits are the best choice to ensure dental health. If your dog's teeth are already discolored and plaque has begun to build, ask your vet if your dog may need a more thorough cleaning that only the vet can offer. Tools of the Trade Different brushes are required for different dog breeds, coats, and grooming requirements. Here is an overview of some general categories of brushes available: Type of Hair Coat Recommended Brush Type Brushing Direction Short, smooth coats (most Retrievers, Hounds, Chihuahuas, etc.) Soft to medium bristle brush with short, closely spaced bristles With the coat's grain Short, wiry coats (Terriers, etc.) Firm bristle brush with short, closely spaced bristles; and a slicker brush With the coat's grain Medium to long flowing coats (Golden Retrievers, Spaniels, Setters, Lhasa Apso, etc.) Soft to medium bristle brush with long, medium- to wide-spaced bristles; a wire-pin brush; and a slicker brush for mats and tangles With the coat's grain Harsh, outer coats with soft, woolly undercoats (Sheepdogs, Collies, Shepherds, Chows, Pomeranians, etc.) Firm bristle brush with long, wide-spaced bristles; a wire-pin brush; and a slicker brush for tangles and mats With the grain -- outer coat; Against the grain--under coat Thin, delicate coats (Yorkies, Maltese, etc.) Wire-pin brush; and a soft slicker brush for tangles and mats With and against the coat's grain Table Information excerpted from Guide to Home Pet Grooming by Dr. Chris C. Pinney, D.V.M. Used by arrangement with Barron's Educational Series, Inc. Hauppauge, New York. Regardless of your brush selection, your brush strokes need to be slow and gentle. Tangles and mats can be difficult to deal with, but your patience will help make the experience better for both you and your dog. The more your brushing experience is positive, the more your dog will like the process, and the less trouble they will give you when you try to repeat it. A rushed and painful experience will make it more difficult to brush your dog later because he or she will certainly remember a negative experience. Build trust and bond with your dog by doing frequent and short brushing sessions to keep them mat and tangle free! Getting Your Dog Accustomed to Being Groomed Grooming can emphasize your dog's trust with you. It is an integral part to your relationship and can definitely benefit your training program. Once you have the proper tools together, it is time to utilize your dog's basic skills in a practical way. You will need to teach your dog to lie or sit quietly while being groomed and it is beneficial to also teach them to roll over and show you their bellies. First, have your dog lie down and then use "stay!" Next, brush your dog gently. If they get up, place them back and repeat the "stay!" command. Start out with short sessions and be sure to praise your dog calmly and soothingly while they remain still. Work through the coat gently and as you get to more tender areas, you can distract your dog with a treat. Remember to be calm! If you get exicted, so will your dog. As your dog improves, lenghthen your sessions. If you do this several times a week, in no time you will have a dog that is a pleasure to groom.
A town hall spy on every corner: Pursuing smokers, stalking dog owners 9,600 'missions' of council snoopers
Some 26 local authorities have used RIPA to spy on dog owners to see whose animals were responsible for matters as trivial as spying on garden centres for selling pot plants; snooping on staff for using work showers or monitoring shops for unlicensed
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In the Garden: News and events from the Naples Botanical Garden
Dogs in the Garden "Dog Days of Summer" Walk 10:30 a.m. No registration necessary. Thursday Master Gardener's Plant Clinic: 9 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m.; Visitor's Center. Mike Malloy, plant and butterfly expert, answers your questions about
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N.C. Crews Rescue Man Buried in Dog Food Silo
SANFORD, N.C. -- After a four-hour rescue effort at a local feed plant Monday afternoon, emergency responders helped a man to safety who had been trapped waist-deep in a silo containing dog food. Authorities did not identify the man, who got his foot
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Kia‘i Moku: Hawaii Detector Dog Program is returning
Alongside their human handlers, these four-legged inspectors will screen incoming cargo and luggage on Oahu to help prevent plant and animal pests from becoming established in Hawaii. Hawaii's detector dogs will be sniffing for brown tree snakes that may
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THE DOGS ATE OUR BACKYARD!!!
I can stand it no longer. Last year we attempted to plant some flowers (our feeble attempt at landscaping) only to have our 2 dogs Dexter and Morgan immediately uproot all of our hard work and scatter the remnants all over the yard as if to say "we like
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U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Submits Comments Opposing Federal Dog Rule
Columbus, OH --(Ammoland.com)- �Earlier this year, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), a part of the United States Department of Agriculture, proposed a new rule that would expand the number of dog breeders and sellers
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Bangor company's 'red snapper' hot dogs are a beloved taste of Maine [Bangor Daily News, Maine]
"We are the only makers of the red hot dogs left in the state of Maine," Smith said during a recent interview at W.A. Bean's plant and retail butcher shop, which has been located in a cavernous warehouse in Bomarc Industrial Park off Burleigh
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Plants in China that produce U.S. dog treats blamed for killing thousands of pets 'refuse to let FDA inspectors collect samples'
Four plants in China that produce treats for American-based companies refused to let FDA investigators take samples for analysis, a new report claims. The Food and Drug Administration has received thousands of complaints from pet owners saying the tainted
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Robert Plant: How I got my 'big voice’ out again
Plant is headlining the 25th annual Sunflower Blues Festival In a blinding performance, the band roars through retooled versions of Zeppelin’s Black Dog, Bron-Yr-Aur and even a burst of Whole Lotta Love, also making selections from his solo catalogue
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Beware of Grass Awn Infections This Bird Hunting Season
The site has case histories, plant photo galleries, diagnosis and treatment information and a wealth of other links and information. I've been lucky in that I've never had to deal with a grass awn infection in one of my dogs. But just like
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