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Conditions in a Puppy Mill

Posted by on August 8, 2009

Puppy mills are a place that gets protested about by many dog lovers. Puppy mills are large commercialized dog breeding installations. According to animal activists, these installations work under sub-standards that are not constantly healthy for dogs. Puppy mills often run on a profit base.
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Dogs from puppy mills are often traumatized and sad due to the bad experiences they have at puppy mills. The common unfavorable judgments of puppy mills are that they are most often run at old run down buildings or partially demolished or abandoned buildings in which basic facilities such as electricity and water is scarce. Moreover, puppies from puppy mills are most often under fed and not properly taken care of. Some puppy mills are not registered places for holding and breeding puppies and these places most often neglect puppy vaccinations and other medical needs. Deriving by the experiences they go through at puppy mills, by the time you purchase a puppy from a place like this, the puppy may alsready be psychologically damaged.
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Many dog families are kept together until puppies are sold out to people. At that point the dogs may be affected psychologically in to a condition something like separation anxiety. Therefore, the puppy you bring home may not be normal in its behavior and in temperament for some time.
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So if you are getting a puppy from a puppy mill, it is advisable that you purchase them right after (few days down the line) their birth. More things that you should watch out for apart from whether the puppy has been injected and being given proper nutrition needed for their breed is whether it has skin rashes or any respiratory diseases.

Although puppy mills are not the most healthiest environment in which a puppy can be bought from, many people find it difficult to find decent puppies from elsewhere unless a dog breeder is personally known to the aspiring owner. Iit may be a hassle to get permission from other dog owners if you are expecting a puppy upon a fresh breeding. So you should always bear in mind that while puppy mills readily sell puppies, there are risks associated with it and although you may like to find a puppy from another means, it may not always be easy.

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What Are Puggle Breeders?

Posted by on August 8, 2009

Having a pet at home can be both a mental and physical exhilarating exercise. If it’s a Puggle you are interested in, it is better to understand a few things before going and purchasing one. Puggle’s may look sweet, but as a future owner of a pet, you ought to find out more about puggle breeders before deciding to buy one.
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Selling pets is a thriving business for some people. When it comes to puggle breeders, there are some who do it just for the money. Did your puggle come from a puppy mill or a dog farm?  The puggle breeders will have the answer for that question. Your dog’s first few years is very important for its development. Knowing that it came from a puppy mill is not going to do you or the dog any good.
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There are enough of puggle breeders who are selfish and want to make quick money by selling puggles. If a puggle was brought up in a dog farm or a puppy mill, it will definitely be ill-treated. As a result, they will be scared to live with humans. They lack emotional communication and owners may find it hard to live with them around.
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If you decide to buy a puggle from a dog farm or a mill, you’d be contributing for its suffering. The puggle breeders who would be thrilled with their latest sale would try to breed more puggles in the same farm.

But there are also puggle breeders who do it as a humane business, not solely for the profit it makes. They are people who will take care of the puggles and make sure they will bring happiness to whoever who decides to buy them.

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Shih Tzu Puppy Breeders

Posted by on August 8, 2009

Wonder what that thing which looks a lot like your pillow at home, but looks more comfortable and beautiful than it is? Well, it is called a shih tzu puppy.
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These cute little pup’s homeland is believed to be Tibet. But they were brought up as a toyish pets by the Chinese you kids and ladies. Often reffrerd to as the “small lion”, a shih tzu puppy will often has a nice blend of colors around its torso.
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With minimum amounts of exercising these shih tzu puppies will not grow more than 1 and a half foot in height. This relatively lower built however does not mean that they are as dull and boring as the usual other toy dogs, in fact they are considered as a very active member in that group. Walking upright with a majestic posture these proud little dogs won’t give a damn to their size and will be acting with a noble presence.Smart and active natured shih tzu puppy will always be reckoned as an intelligent breed amongst all the other dogs.
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Immense care and grooming would be the most annoying factor in petting a shih tzu puppy. Hot and humid conditions are almost not acceptable for these puppies. Also it will require many baths per day and cleanings due to the heavy load of hair on them.

Their stubborn behaviors will at times get over their brains and will tend to ignore what the master’s orders. This will make it double harder to train them at home.

A smaller garden would be ideal for a shih tzu puppy to carry out its daily workouts. They love outdoor playing and also wouldn’t mind a short distance walk.

Petting a shih tzu puppy will require not just a basic knowledge about the breed because of the extra attention required in many aspects. Make an online research prior to buying one and educate yourself on the needs and necessities is of such breed. Next step would be to find the nearest place for you to buy one or adopt one. This is also possible through the interent. You can search for thousands of shih tzu puppies within your area within minutes. Get a shih tzu puppy and let him change the whole perspective in your house, and make it a happier place to live.

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Common Traits of Hungarian Vizslas

Posted by on August 6, 2009

Hungarian Vizslas are famous as Hungary’s national dog. They are hunting dogs and they ve made their first appearance in Central Europe around 13th   14th century. Talking about Hungarian Vizslas breed, they are one of the most purest dog breeds in the world. The temperament of the Hungarian Vizslas is usually easy because they appear happy and playful all the time. So it is safe to say Hungarian Vizslas are active dogs.
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The personality of Hungarian Vizslas are known to be somewhere between that of a Pointer and a Spaniel. They are known to be difficult to train due to their stubborn yet sensitive nature. Their sensitivity to odor is so strong that even if you were offering it food, and at the same time it finds another interesting odor to chase after, it will happily pursue the fantasy of finding what is giving off the smell.
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Hungarian Vizslas are usually timid when it comes to social behavior so it is a good idea to socialize the dog from an early stage. Hungarian Vizslas almost always live harmoniously with children and with other dogs, so we can safely assume that Hungarian Vizslas will make good friends at home.
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These dogs should be ideally brought up in a house with a garden as they will not like or survive an apartment life. Hungarian Vizslas also needs daily exercise to keep it fit and prompt and it may be the happiest if it is given a job such as to hunt or retrieve. So the best bet is that an owner who enjoys jogging or a hunting will thoroughly enjoy the company of this dog.

As an owner of a Hungarian Vizslas you need to be patient yet firm at the same time to discipline the dog. You may also have to be physically strong to control the Hungarian Vizslas because they would grow up to 21   24 inches at the shoulder and would weight up to 45-60 pounds.
Also remember that the short coat on Hungarian Vizslas needs constant grooming, so that is another area you should be willing to take over as the owner of Hungarian Vizslas. So make sure you allocate the enough time aside for training and grooming for your dear Hungarian Vizsla.

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Successful Puppy Toilet Training

Posted by on August 6, 2009

 

This apparently is the top reason for dogs being taken to dog rescue charities. It is often difficult and often dog walkers are asked to help, so a key part of puppy care. The general consensus as to the best way to toilet train is to use a crate. Most breeders will {use a cagehave used one}, and will often sell on the cage, as the puppy is used to it. The cage method is based on the understanding that puppies do not like to soil their beds and in a cage would be forced to sleep in the mess. Whilst in these confines the puppy will try to manage their bladder. Young pups from 7 weeks or so should last around 8 hours. During toilet training, put the pup inside the crate when he cannot be supervised, whilst you are say cooking. Just before to putting pup into the cage or taking him out of the cage, take him outside so he can go to the toilet. There should not be any water or food in the cage, just a blanket and perhaps a chew toy to keep him occupied. As your confidence with your puppy increases, you can leave him for longer periods out of the cage.
The crate needs to be right size, enough floor area for him to lie down. But not so large he could urinate in a corner. The crate is useful for the dogs whole life, so to avoid replacing crated as he grows, buy one large enough for his full grown size, with a partition that you can move when needed.
The two alternatives to cage potty training a puppy are constant supervision, which in today’s busy life is too difficult for most people. This involves being with pup constantly, so you can be ready when you see his pre-potty pattern, such as clawing the floor. Then taking him without delay to do his business, then return him straight back, remembering to give him praise and verbal clues such as “good dog”. The pup needs to understand why he went outside was for the toilet, nothing else, do not baffle him.

The other alternative to potty training is put down papers or pre-treated pads, encouraging them to use these areas, for practical reasons placed in the bathroom or utility room. The pads have chemicals to attract them. When you observe with their pre- potty pattern, pick them up calmly and carry them to the papers. Praise them if they do the business. The main disadvantage with this method, is you have to do a second training to doing this outside, by moving the papers closer to the door.
Toilet timing, generally, pups need to go out, soon after waking and around 40 mins after feeding.
Occasionally dogs will spontaneously urinate when excited or scared, sometimes known as submissive urination. Do not punish them for this. If they are liable to this, go for a walk, prior to any excitement, like friends coming. Or if visiting, take them for a walk, just prior to, or when you arrive. The puppy will normally grow out it after 4-8 months.
To strengthen the toilet  training, as in dog training, you should to use verbal clues. Great ones are simple and distinctive. Everyone in the family or in contact with the dog, such as dog walkers and the pet sitter need to use the same words. One or a maximum of two words.
Outside: For going outside, to go to the toilet. Use a different word such as “play” if its for more of a fun activity, though he may go to the toilet when he is there.
Potty: Do the business.
Good Dog: For any praise to give him.
No: When the puppy is doing anything wrong, such as going in the wrong area, or inside.
There are probably two rules to follow:
1. Praise success always.
2. Never punish him, if you do not catch him in the act of doing something wrong. He will have no idea why you are punishing him.

If you see the puppy urinating inside, carry him to the place, will often stop him, as well as reinforcing what he should be doing.

 

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