About vetcharity.org based in India
Vetcharity in Dharamsala and Bodhgaya, northern India are using
the ABC program designed by WSPA and WHO to improve the health
and control the population of dogs. ABC stands for animal birth
control program which is a catch and spay program,...
Abusing Your Pets or Other Animals Will Not Take Away Your Anxieties
When feeling stressed or anxious, some people sometimes take it
out on their pets or other animals. Both of these alternatives
are wrong. There is a better way to deal with your stresses and
anxieties besides taking it out on your pets. Here is a...
Dogs, Buy or adopt?
Buy or Adopt That is the question. If you intend to breed or show your dog there is no alternative but to buy your dog from a reputable AKC-REGISTERED breeder. Should you be in a position where nothing but the best satisfies you, then buying a...
Leashing a Cat
Shadow had been the cat in our house for over seven years
when we moved from the country into town. His usual lifestyle
including roaming our five acres whenever he wished. Moving to
town required him to be a "house" cat, and he managed for...
Pets get diabetes too
Just like humans pets can suffer from diabetes mellitus too. By a simple blood test, called fructosamine, thay can be diagnosed, and then under the care of your veterinary surgeon, often treated succesfully. Fructosamines are stable complexes of...
American Pit Bull Dog Obedience Training
The Pit Bull terrier is an amazing dog and is extremely
energetic and can certainly prove to be a handful if not
properly trained. American Pit Bulls are extremely loyal and
when a relationship is formed, it lasts forever. If you're a new
Pit Bull owner, you really need to understand how demanding
these dogs can be and realize that they need a lot of attention
and training in order to recognize their full potential as pets.
Pits are very intelligent dogs and this will work to your
advantage as you're going through the training process.
Because of their high intelligence, Pit Bulls can have stubborn
streak in them but don't let this scare you when it comes to
obedience training time. You as the owner must remember that
there will be times when you ask him to do something and he's
not going to obey, even though he knows what you are expecting
him to do. Remember to remain patient in these times and don't
get frustrated. The earlier you being training your Pit, the
better. At 8 weeks of age, you can begin basic training and
socializing your Pit Bull puppy. Remember, make sure to keep the
training activities fun and use positive reinforcements to
encourage desired
behavior.
Socialization is one of the key areas of focus for Pit Bull
training. Pits can be extremely friendly and affectionate
animals but they can be dog aggressive if not properly
socialized. The best way to socialize your pup is to enroll in
training classes. Training classes allow your Pit to be trained
side by side with other dogs.
When your Pit Bull puppy reaches the age of 13-16 weeks, you can
begin a more serious training routine. During this age, your Pit
will likely test his boundries with you and explore the area of
dominance. He may nip and try to assume the alpha dog role. It
is important to be strong during this time and maintain the
dominant role in the relationship.
Pit Bulls are genuinely lovable family dogs that if properly
trained, make a great pet for anyone. They are excellent dogs
that love being around their "people". Be sure to train your Pit
Bull as early as possible and remember to stay consistent.
