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By Jeff Austin

 Short clear commands along with obvious hand signals are the best means of giving your dog commands. Never repeat your command over and over again, it may only confuse him.

Start by getting his attention, this is best accomplished by saying his name. How you say the command is also important as is your expression, smile when you are pleased and dont smile when you are unhappy.

Your dog is smart enough to pick up on these things, and they should be used in his training. Your posture should be straight with shoulders back, the treat should be held in your closed hand so he is aware it is there.

When calling your dog to you, show welcoming body language, arms open wide to welcome him, and a happy, friendly voice all combine to let him know it is good for him to come to you.

Verbal commands should be given in a firm voice, not shouted, say no sharply and deeply, in a lowered voice. The no command should be given as he begins to misbehave; this makes him aware that what he is doing is the activity for which he is being told no.

For instance, if he begins to put his paws on you, lower your voice and firmly tell him no. In this, your body language is important, look angry and stand in a commanding stance, (leaning slightly over the dog is a threatening stance), and you should stand straight.

Hand signals should be clear and concise; they allow you to control your dog even if he is at a distance by calling his name and using dramatic hand signals.

A dog will pick up on it if you are becoming bored with a training session, do both of you a favor and be alert.

If you need to end the training session, get his attention, give him a command that he can and will follow, and release him from the training session with lots of praise and rewards.

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Is Your Dog Unhealthy?
By Andrew Kasch

 Making sure that our dogs are well cared for it is a priority for anybody that is a responsible pet owner. We want to make sure that they have a warm and dry place to sleep, whether they are an outside dog or an inside dog. We should also make sure that they are given the proper healthcare that they need because this is certainly something that they are unable to do for themselves. There may be times, however, whenever your dog exhibits some kind of behavior that may have something else at the root of it.

A good example of this is whenever a dog begins to turn a little bit nasty or perhaps even bite. Most people are unaware of the fact that a dog is not going to exhibit this behavior out of the blue and there is always going to be an underlying cause for it. While it is possible for a dog to be mean, they typically will show that behavior from the start but if they began doing these things suddenly, you should begin looking for another cause. Dogs are unable to communicate their illnesses to us and to let us know what is going wrong. A dog that is biting may be having a problem with their teeth or it may be that they have an illness in another part of their body that needs some attention. The best thing that you can do in this particular case is to take your dog to the veterinarian and have a thorough checkup done.

Another type of behavior that may come on suddenly is when a dog has a difficult time going to the bathroom in the house. Although some dogs may end up having this behavior because they were allowed to get away with it once or twice, if it shows up suddenly, there is typically something else that is behind it. You should take a stool sample or perhaps collect some of the urine and take it into the veterinarian in order to have it tested. This will rule out any problems that may be taking place in your dog, at least as far as their excrement is concerned. It is also possible, however, that they are doing this because they have another problem, such as an intestinal parasite or perhaps a bladder or urinary tract infection. In order for you to find out if this is the case, you’re going to have to take your dog into the vet for a checkup.

Make sure that your dog is as healthy as possible and look for any changes that happen within your dog that may signal the fact that they are having a difficult time. Don’t ignore changes that you recognize in your dog because many times, they are the only way that your dog has to communicate problems to you. Learn to listen to what your dog is saying, even if they are unable to speak.

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Aquarium Basics-What you need to Know
By Constantine Jameson

 An aquarium should be a simulation of your pets natural environment so in order to achieve this you should configure your aquarium in the right way. Research your pet fish environment to facilitate duplicating it within your fish tank. Make sure your aquarium is at the best possible location with minimal temperature variations away from direct sunlight. The best and most important thing you should do in the beginning is to research fish and their environments and select the right fish. The right fish for the environment you will be able to create in the easiest possible way. If this is your first aquarium then you have to make a decision between fresh or salt water environments. In general fresh water aquariums are in general easier to manage. Once you find the particular kind of fish you like and you would like to create habitats for then you should also look into their temperaments. In other words will the kinds you like be compatible with each other is a question you need to ask your self before you select the kinds of fish for your aquarium. For example you cant place piranhas with other fish in the same aquarium it would be a bad move. After you select the fish then you should decide what kind of aquarium or fish tank you will need. If the fish you like are or can grow big then you must pick a bigger aquarium. Purchase the other parts accordingly; your filters for example should depend on how big your aquarium is. The next thing you should keep in mind is picking the right location for you aquarium. You want to keep your aquarium away from direct sunlight, away from air conditioning and heating vents but in a prominent enough place where you can see and enjoy your work. A steady temperature in your aquarium also means that algae growth will be controlled for most of the part. One more thing you need to be aware of when you are starting an aquarium is to decide how many fish you are going to place in the tank. The general rule is that one fish per gallon. But at the same time some fish are bigger than others and need more space. Therefore, you should consider that for every inch of fish you will need on gallon. In other words, if the fish you want grow to become one inch each then you can place 30 of them in a 30 gallon aquarium. Dont make this calculation based on the size of the fish when you purchase them but based on the size they reach when they are fully grown. If this is your first aquarium you should start relatively small. If you are going to work with a fresh water aquarium you should start with an aquarium that is not bigger than 30 gallons and if you are going to go with a saltwater set up dont go bigger than 70 gallons. Keep in mind that the bigger the aquarium the better the environment will be. More water means that the temperature can stabilize faster and destabilize harder. If this is your first aquarium then get kit that includes the right filters and pumps. Equipment that has been selected for the tank you are buying.

A good way to buy an aquarium is to buy it on sale and save money. Find the right Fish Tanks for Sale. Most people search for 55 Gallon Aquarium for Sale. Or you can always go for a Bowfront Aquarium 55 Gallon

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