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Predicting Temperament (part 1)

Raymond — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:28:32 +0000

Nobody wants a dog with a terrible disposition. It’s not much fun to own a dog which is not people-oriented either. Out of sentiment, people will keep unsatisfactory dogs because they cannot bring themselves to part with them. Others pass such dogs around, and as they go from home to home, dispositions get worse, and loyalties further confused.

The best hope for any prospective dog owner is the prevention of distress by choosing the right dog. We assume that this prospective owner has already realized that he is taking on a living creature for what may be a decade or more of his life, and he will spend thousands of dollars on food and care, and that he will be liable under the law for any hurt this animal does to humans or to property.

People often question if it is not unfair to a dog to keep him in the city, in small quarters, confined to a leash outside, or left in the house while the owner goes to work. But in reality, the most unfair thing that you can do to a dog is to take him on when you’re not prepared to keep him for a lifetime, and to face up to all of the inconveniences that will go along with owning a dog.

Where Does A Terrible Temperament Come From?

We know that dogs tend to inherit the temperament of their parents. We also know that there are certain inbred characteristics affecting temperament which are the result of the selective breeding that has produced a group of purebred dogs.

The early environment of the newborn puppy, particularly in the critical weeks when he’s looking away from his mother and his siblings to the humans around him, can provide a healthy period of socialization. On the other hand, this critical period can also be the spark which starts illness, an accident, or psychic trauma that can affect the puppy’s temperament in a very negative way. In addition, you, his new owner, can be a terrible influence on what might have started out as a pleasant dog.

Most Dog Buyers Are Not Educated Enough To Properly Choose A Dog

The average dog buyer is looking for a companion for the family, particularly for the children. Unfortunately, most people do not know what to look for when it comes to temperament. And the temperament of a dog is the number one overriding vital consideration in choosing one. A nervous dog makes an unsatisfactory companion for children under nearly any circumstances, and one that is temperamental is potentially perilous.

Some people prefer dogs of mixed breeding and assume that they will always have more stable temperaments. This is not right. There was a tragic attack a few years back where a mixed Chow-Spitz killed a young child. The dog had been passed on to the family after having a history of killing small animals and giving other indications of poor temperament. This alone should make you reckon twice about taking on a dog which has not worked out in someone else’s family.

Dog Training: Getting Your Dog’s Attention (Part 2)

Raymond — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:50:34 +0000

Welcome to the second part of training your dog to “pay attention”. Continue with the same protocol and after fifteen minutes, get down on one knee to your dog’s level and untie the long-line from his collar, but don’t remove the collar yet.

Just take a few moments to tell your dog what a fantastic job he’s doing. Give him a excellent pet on the head and talk to him in enthusiastic tone of voice. A excellent praise and a pat on the dog’s head are all you need at this time to help shape his attitude for the next lessons that will follow.

Time For A Break

When you have finished your few minutes of praise, casually remove the training collar and give your dog a small privacy to take a break and reckon things over. Do not leave the training collar on your dog when he’s unattended because the ring can snag objects and cause strangulation.

Your first fifteen minutes of training may have seemed unremarkable to you. But, if you followed the instructions accurately, your dog started to realize that when he’s tied to you, he must go with you. If he failed to learn that on your first day, you can be sure that he’ll learn it, and more, by the fourth day, since it takes the average dog four days to learn an average thing.

At the same time, your dog is going to learn something else that is equally vital. He is going to learn that you have the ability to use sound judgment as well as demonstrating a will that’s much stronger than his. Confidence and respect in your actions will start to grow.

Day 2

Your second day of training should be same as the first day, except for the direction of your pattern. From your starting point the pattern could be the reverse of the day before, so that your dog will not know ahead of time which direction you intend to take.

Depending on your particular dog, you may or may not have struggles on your second day. If you do, handle it as you did the first day. Ignore all distractions and just walk!

Day 3

On the third day of training, even the most stubborn and uncooperative dog will start to realize that nothing he does is going to deter your from going in the direction you want to go, and when you want to go. He will also realize that the line of least resistance is to follow you.

You will also notice, as you repeat the procedures of the first two days, that your dog will be watching you just a bit more closely. He is learning that he must go with his owner when on a leash. He has learned that you won’t direct him of your intentions. And since he must go with you, there’s only one way he’ll be able to be aware of your movements, and that is to pay attention to you.

dog soldiers full movie part 5

Raymond — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:45:18 +0000

dog soldiers full movie part 5/10

Bob Moore’s Amazing Mongrels Dog Show Part 1

Raymond — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:42:57 +0000

Bob Moore of BobMooresAmazingMongrels.net brings you an awesome Dog Show that everyone can delight in. visit www.bobmooresamazingmongrels.net for more exclusive videos. Also check out the Incredible Mongrels on the Season 2 premiere of America’s Got Talent on NBC June 5th

Frasier Love Bites Dog Part 1

Raymond — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:38:27 +0000

Frasier Like Bites Dog Part 1

Un Chien Andalou (An Andalusian Dog) – Part 1 (Of 2) 1929

Raymond — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:38:03 +0000

Un Chien Andalou (An Andalusian Dog) – Part 1 (Of 2) 1929. Produced By: Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dalí. Directed By: Luis Buñuel. Un chien andalou is a sixteen minute silent surrealist film produced in France by the Spanish director Luis Buñuel and artist Salvador Dalí. Its title means “An Andalusian Dog”, but it is normally released under its original French title in the English-speaking world. It was Buñuel’s first film and was initially released in 1929 to a limited showing in Paris, but …

Family Matters Dog Day Halloween PART 3

Raymond — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:38:16 +0000

A Halloween costume-bedecked Urkel and Laura are hostages during a bank robbery. Urkel fantasizes about saving Laura and subduing the criminal, but things don’t quite work out that way. Carl, meanwhile, is able to apprehend the subject, leaving a downtrodden Urkel to realize he can never impress Laura by being a hero who saves the day [ I DO NOT OWN FAMILY MATTERS ! ]

Jeff Dunham spark of insanity chihuahua dog part 2

Raymond — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:37:42 +0000

Jeff Dunham fun amusing comedy stand-up spark of insanity chihuahua dog

Mike and the Mad Dog Argue about Yankee Stadium (part 1)

Raymond — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:37:30 +0000

WFAN’s Mike and the Mad Dog are “going at it as hard as they can” as they scream at each other about the new Yankee Stadium.

DOG BIRTH!! part 3

Raymond — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:38:43 +0000

Watch all 8 videos, from birth through 9 weeks. This is the 3rd of 8 videos of five cute puppies from birth through 9 weeks ancient. Visit Muffins Facebook page at: www.facebook.com Watch a pregnant dog, expecting 5 puppies, in labor give birth during welping!!! This dog birth and development of this Maltese breed issimilar to dogs such as Yorkshire Terrier, Boxer, Schnauzer, Irish Setter, Westie Terrier, Corgi, Golden Retriever, Labrador, Poodle, Bichon, Beagle, Shih Tzu, Collie, German …