7 Tips to Motivate your Dog walk with you?

There are many ways that you can motivate a dog to walk nicely next to you. Here are some strategies that you can try with your dog to be more interesting so she is motivated to walk near you to see what other fun activity is going to happen!

1. Bring an outside-only toy with you. If your dog is not thrilled with toys, read this post about teaching a dog to like toys more. Keep a toy near your front door that your dog LOVES. Only use it on walks, and only give it to your dog when she is walking nicely. Gently take it away when she pulls.
   
   
2. Talk more. Enthusiasm is a way to keep your dog focused on you as well as provide information to her that she should continue doing what she is doing because she might get a treat or a toy.
   
   
3. Quick, gentle changes in direction. Occasionally turn quickly and go the other direction when your dog pulls. Never jerk or be rough with your dog. The changes in direction combined with enthusiasm when she is in the right position is a way to keep her focused on you.
   
   
4. Change speeds. If your dog wants to run, run with her for short spurts when she appears by your side. The goal is to make it worthwhile for her to walk in the "reward zone" because sometimes it results in toys, treats or quick sprints might occur.
   
   
5. Change your tone and volume of voice. Did you know talking really softly is one way to sometimes get dog's attention? Try something like, "Hey. What's over there? Let's go check it out" and then start running towards something as soon as your dog looks at you. What are you doing? You are motivating your dog to pay attention to you. The more a dog pays attention to the person holding the leash, the less she is scanning the environment for something to pull towards.
   
   
6. Toy exhanges. Teach your dog to drop toys on cue and then practice toy exchanges on walks by asking for "Drop", and then throwing another toy within the length of the leash. You can continue this periodically on walks to give your dog exercise and mental stimulation. If you need to learn how to teach your dog to Drop, see my Puppy Biting and Rules of Tug video and see more leash walking strategies in my Intermediate Leash Walking video.
   
   
7. Reward eye contact. Read this post about teaching eye contact on walks. The more your dog is motivated to look at you, the less she will pull towards other distractions.
   

These are just a few of the many ways you can be more interesting than the environment to keep your dog focused on you. With practice, you will discover what works best to keep your dog interested in you.

Source By: WatchandTrain.com

Cheers!
Dorothy
http://www.dogmillion.com/

Crazy Dog! Bit Himself

This Dog is MAD, he is bitting himself.....can someone explain????

Don’t crouch to protect your dog from coyote attack

If your small dog is attacked by a coyote, don’t crouch down and shield your pet, a state wildlife official said.

Debra Berry, of Estero, who did that Sunday night, was bitten on her lower leg by the coyote and on the nose by her pet dachshund she was trying to protect, according to a report by Lt. Gregory Stanley, of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The last thing people should do is to get on the coyote’s level or lower to try and protect their pets, said Gary Morse, a spokesman for the state wildlife agency.

“To a coyote, that is an act of submission,” Morse said.

Instead, people should pick up their pets and stand tall, because that is an act of dominance that coyotes understand, Morse said.

And, he said, people should carry golf clubs or walking sticks or canes to ward off coyote attacks.

In Sunday night’s attack, Berry was armed with a golf club, but didn’t use it, Stanley said.

Although Berry’s dachshund was saved, it was seriously injured and is recuperating at an animal hospital in Estero.

Berry was taken by ambulance to North Collier Hospital to be treated for the bites to her leg.

Three small dogs were killed by coyotes in Estero from March 6 through May 18.

Last week, a Shih Tzu mix was saved by its owner when the dog was attacked by a coyote.

Source: DENES HUSTY III • dhusty@news-press.com

Cheers!
Dorothy
www.dogmillion.com

Top 10 ways to prevent dog bites

Here, in honor of Dog Bite Prevention Week, are the top 10 ways to avoid getting bitten by your dog, or someone else's, courtesy of the American Veterinary Medical Association:

1. Pick a dog that is good match for your home. Consult your veterinarian for details about the behavior of different breeds.

2. Socialize your pet. Gradually expose your puppy to a variety of people and other animals so it feels at ease in these situations; continue this exposure as your dog gets older.

3. Train your dog. Commands can build a bond of obedience and trust between man and dog. Avoid aggressive games like wrestling or tug-of-war with your dog.

4. Vaccinate your dog against rabies and other diseases.

5. Neuter or spay your dog. These dogs are less likely to bite.

6. Teach your child to ask a dog owner for permission before petting any dog.

7. Let a strange dog sniff you or your child before touching it, and pet it gently, avoiding the face, head and tail.

8. Never bother a dog if it is sleeping, eating or caring for puppies.

9. Do not to run past a dog. 10.

If a dog threatens you, remain calm. Avoid eye contact. Stand still or back away slowly until the dog leaves. If you are knocked down, curl into a ball and protect your face with your arms and fists.

To those, I would add these, based on my observations and Ace's experiences as a therapy dog: Don't assume all dogs are gentle, and don't assume they're all vicious. Don't, when meeting a dog, put your hand out, then jerk it away again and again. Don't assume a friendly little dog wants to be picked up (or a cat for that matter). Don't scream, or, worse yet, scream and run. Take your time when meeting a dog; let him come to you.

Posted by John Woestendiek

Cheers!
Dorothy
www.dogmillion.com

No space was available in dog hotels in Sofia during the holidays and users have to book a room for their pet well in advance.

Demand for so-called pet hotels is very high, according to Graf hotel, which also has a dog training school. Graf representatives said they mainly work with longstanding clients who are aware of the need to book a place in advance for their pet, Focus news agency reported on April 28.

The 15 leva a day price includes special care, a separate cage suitable for the dog’s size and proper heating. The cage is made of tiles and regularly disinfected so as to enable a smooth transition between one dog vacating and another arriving. There is also a big yard where dogs exercise during the day, observed by video cameras. The pets also have special cook.

Graf hotel representatives said that they only accommodate dogs but that other pet hotels accept cats. The price does not depend on the pet size or breed.

Hotel representatives also said there are no problems with the dogs because they do not accept aggressive animals, apparently a common practice in all pets’ accommodations. The dogs are always walked alone and every dog has a separate corridor, the hoteliers also said.

by: Elitsa Grancharova

Cheers!
Dorothy
www.dogmillion.com

Biggest Dog Ever!

Hi all Dog Lover,

Have you ever seen dog's size that bigger than human? If not, you definitely will like this Photo.

Enjoy!

Dorothy!

www.DogMillion.com

Help your dog overcome carsickness

Many pet experts believe that carsickness in dogs might be prompted by fear of the motion or fear of the noise associated with riding in a car -- or anxiety about an unfamiliar destination.

There are ways to calm dogs down and make them more comfortable in the car.

If possible, start young, getting your puppy accustomed to driving places with you.

For older animals, try this approach:

Invite your dog to join you in the car and give him a treat without ever leaving the driveway.

Do this several days in a row.

Then have him come to the car and just turn on the motor without moving, petting and talking softly to him, then offering him a treat.

Finally, go for a short test drive with him. By this time, many dogs will have forgotten their queasiness about the whole car ordeal.

If all else fails, ask your vet about motion sickness medications.

Post by:Washington Post

Dorothy Loong
www.DogMillion.com

Dog racing injuries increase!

Seventy-six greyhounds broke their legs racing last year at Dairyland Greyhound Park, an 18.7% increase over the year before, state records show.

A broken leg, or hock, is considered to be one of the most serious injuries a greyhound can suffer at a track.

In all, a total of 462 injuries were reported at the track last year, a 19% increase from 2006.

Of those 462 injuries last year, 363 involved dogs that suffered muscle-related injuries, sprains or fractures. Track owners have complained for several years that the state's Gaming Division, which regulates the track and compiles injury statistics, throws together relatively minor injuries like nail or tail injuries along with the more serious injuries.

The 2007 report makes a distinction between the more severe injuries and the minor ones.

Asked to explain why more dogs are breaking their legs, state officials pointed to a number of factors, including the condition of the track, the race quality of the greyhounds and the weather. Greyhounds run year-round at the track, which opened in 1990 and is the state's last remaining dog-racing track.

Jenifer Barker, a state veterinarian on site at Dairyland who treats most of the injured dogs at the track, cited the condition of the track's surface and the overall deterioration of the greyhound industry in general as reasons for the increased injury rate.

The track has not been completely resurfaced since at least 1995, according to Bill Apgar, the track's general manager. However, he said, the track is constantly maintained and groomed for the dogs.

"Nobody likes injuries," he said. "This is an athletic contest, and injuries do happen. We spare no expense in making the track as safe as we can."

Apgar said the track employed four full-time employees to groom the track, plus three part-timers. In addition, a maintenance director, the track's racing director and Apgar himself monitor the track, he said.

Apgar said that not every injury is attributable to the track itself. "A third of these injuries were injuries when the dogs were bumped in turns. Other injuries could be the result of genetics. Maybe the dog got bumped, didn't show any effects right away and the next time he ran, he broke down," he said.

Barker said her veterinary peers around the country did not have a set policy on how often a track needs to be resurfaced, but said a rule of thumb is every three to five years.

Industry experts have differing opinions on what constitutes a well-maintained track that minimizes injury. Some say a hard surface is the best surface; others say a more forgiving surface can minimize injury.

Barker also said the greyhound industry has been in decline for years, a victim of differing tastes and the growth of casino gambling.

"Some have called it a dying industry," she said. "There's not much money in it, and there isn't as high caliber of help as there used to be."

Barker recalled a time in the 1990s when each kennel at a dog track would have several helpers on duty. Today the average is more like two helpers per kennel.

Dan Subach, the Gaming Division's chief steward at Dairyland, said a number of factors played a role in the number of injuries. But all parties are trying to address the frequency of injuries.

"It will take enormous efforts by numerous parties. . . to hopefully have a positive impact on this," he said.

According to Subach, weather plays a role in injuries at Dairyland. The dogs are subjected to rain, wind, snow, sleet and very dry conditions.

"And there is a concern that the quality of dogs Dairyland is getting is not as good as they've seen in the past," Subach said. "And that quality may be related to past health issues, or previous injuries. Finally, when dogs run well, they tend to be moved out to other tracks.

"We want to look at the kennels and the education and training at the kennels, and make sure they are putting a sound animal on the track."

Besides pari-mutuel greyhound racing, the track also offers simulcast horse and greyhound racing from around the country. In 2006, the track reported it had lost $2.84 million; track owners say they expect to report they lost millions in 2007.

The owners of Dairyland are awaiting federal approval of a proposed more than $800 million casino-convention center project that would be built on the grounds of the dog-racing track. The Menominee tribe has an option to buy the track for $40.5 million. The tribe is partners with the Mohegan tribe in Connecticut to build the complex and continue live dog racing. The Mohegans would develop and manage the casino for seven years.

Dog Lover,
Dorothy
www.DogMillion.com

Miniature horse dies from dog attack

LUBBOCK, Texas — A second miniature horse has died after being attacked by pit bulls last month.

Kauli Sparks, co-owner of Hearts and Hooves of Lubbock, said the decision was made Saturday to put Jolly down to ease the therapy horse's suffering.

"He was doing really well until yesterday, probably around 2 p.m.," Sparks said in Sunday's online edition of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. "He basically crashed."

Five Hearts and Hooves miniature horses were attacked by pit bulls last month. Oreo was killed in the attack.

Sparks said Jolly developed toxemia, a general infection that spread throughout his body and caused many of his organs to begin shutting down.

Hearts and Hooves is a nonprofit organization that brings miniature horses indoors to people who need therapeutic healing.

The owner of the dogs signed them over to Lubbock Animal Services.

Sources: Associated Press

Dorothy
www.DogMillion.com

It is a Dog Life!

I AM a dog. Well, at least according to the Chinese zodiac I am. And according to an article I recently stumbled across on the Internet, people born in the Year of the Dog “possess the best traits of human nature.”

I’m inclined to agree with this gross generalization. But then, I’m inclined to agree with anything that depicts me in a positive, glowing manner. Like all good dog people, I have a deep sense of loyalty. I am also honest and inspire other people’s confidence because I know how to keep secrets. Unlike rat, snake and monkey people, I suspect.

But ... and there’s always a but ... “dog people are somewhat selfish, terribly stubborn, and eccentric.”

If these are some of “the best traits of human nature”, I hate to imagine what traits non-dog people possess.

But there’s more. “They (dog people) care little for wealth, yet somehow always seem to have money. They can be cold emotionally and sometimes distant at parties. They can find fault with many things and are noted for their sharp tongues.”

I don’t know about you, but I feel there’s something wrong with that last paragraph. It’s as if the author is saying that dog people come by their money in a suspicious way. And if I’m cold emotionally, what would I be doing at a party? Cold people don’t go to parties. They like to stay at home and play games like “Revenge of the Killer Dog” on their computers.

Although I normally don’t find fault with anything or anyone (don’t forget I’m honest), I don’t have anything good to say about the writer of that article. As for having a sharp tongue, I only reserve that for really irritating people, like most Malaysian drivers, pushy shop assistants, people who look at me in an odd way, women who wear strong perfume, and people who walk slowly in front of me in crowded shopping malls. Oh yes, and the designers of shopping malls. Other than that, I’m probably the sweetest, most amiable person you’re ever likely to meet.

The zodiac article does redeem itself when it concludes by saying that dog people make good leaders. But then again, perhaps an emotionally cold leader isn’t such a good thing. As far as I know, Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini were all cold leaders. And they didn’t get up to much good.

It also seems that I am compatible with people in the Years of the Horse, Tiger, and Rabbit. Of the few friends I do have (due to my emotional coldness) none were born under these zodiac signs. Indeed, if the zodiac article is correct, I have aligned myself with a bunch of eccentric, bad-tempered loners. Not exactly the sort of people you want to have around you at a party.

I’m not even all that compatible with my children. My son is a snake person and my daughter is a pig person. Interestingly enough, people born in the same year as my son “never have to worry about money; they are financially fortunate.” He’s obviously benefiting from all the money I seem to have. Or maybe it’s because he’s memorised my credit card numbers.

My daughter, on the other hand, in true pig-like fashion, is kind to her loved ones and very loyal. When I’m old, I’d much rather have a kind, loyal pig taking care of me than a snake. Besides, the zodiac article asserts that snake people are usually good-looking and sometimes have marital problems because they are fickle. Maybe good-looking people can afford to be fickle with their partners because they know that it’s relatively easy to attract another mate if their marriage fails. I certainly don’t want to be stuck in the same house as a disgruntled daughter-in-law during my twilight years.

Dogs are also not all that compatible with people born in the Year of the Rat. Typically, rat people are charming and highly attractive to the opposite sex. But they are stingy. They are also quick-tempered and love to gossip. But all is not lost for people contemplating having a baby during this coming Year of the Rat, because rat people are said to “work hard to achieve their goals, acquire possessions, and are likely to be perfectionists. Their ambitions are big, and they are usually very successful.”

In short, children born this coming year will likely grow up to have fabulous careers and every luxury money can buy, but they won’t share it with anyone.

I think I’ll stick with the pigs.

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

by MARY SCHNEIDER

Cheers!
Dorothy
www.DogMillion.com

A White House Dog-and-Pony Show

Since 1800, when John and Abigail Adams became the first residents of what we now call the White House, lots of pets also have called it home. The Adamses started things off with two dogs, Juno and Satan, and built stables for horses.

Over two centuries, the mansion at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. has welcomed all sorts of animals, from an alligator to wolfhounds. In size, these creatures have ranged from silkworms to an elephant (he only visited, though, and lived at the zoo).

Some of these pets were faithful companions, some helped shape public opinion about their owners, and some were ambassadors for good causes.

In the early 1900s, Theodore Roosevelt's children nearly turned the White House into an ark. Besides dogs and cats, they had a pony and horses, some sheep, a macaw, guinea pigs, rats, snakes, a badger and a one-legged rooster.

Once, when 13-year-old Archie Roosevelt was very sick, his brother Quentin brought their pony, Algonquin, upstairs in the White House elevator to cheer him.

In 1863, Tad Lincoln interrupted a wartime Cabinet meeting to plead with his father to spare the life of a turkey that was about to become Christmas dinner. Abraham Lincoln did as 10-year-old Tad wished, pardoning the bird.

You can learn more about White House pets in an exhibit at the White House Visitor Center, 1450 Pennsylvania Ave. The center is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibit is free and runs through March 9.

Exactly one year from today, a new president will be inaugurated and move into the White House. Maybe some new pets will move in, too.

Source: washingtonpost.com

Cheers!
Dorothy
www.Dogmillion.com

Amazing dog For 2007!

This will my last post of year 2007. I would like to end this year with this amazing dog video again!
"Faith" the amazing dog.

This dog remind me to the challenge we have in our life.



Happy New Year 2008!

Cheers!
Dorothy
www.dogmillion.com

Puppy Promises

As hundreds of dogs rescued from a puppy mill in Hillsville earlier this month are prepped for adoption, scores of potential owners up and down the East Coast have already lined up to take one home.

But before making the next addition to your family, area animal health and welfare experts urge, do your homework.

"You're talking about a 14- to 16-year commitment, so it should not be a sympathy purchase with those big sad eyes looking at you," said Mark Finkler, owner of Roanoke Animal Hospital. "I think a lot of people get the wrong breed or wrong temperament for their lifestyle."

Potential mistakes are plentiful when choosing a dog.

Some people underestimate the financial commitment. Others make an impulse purchase. Still others don't know the dog's background, which might include abusive owners or less-than-ideal breeding conditions, Finkler said.

At the Roanoke Valley SPCA, some dogs that are adopted are later returned to the shelter because their new owners didn't realize what they were tackling when bringing a dog into their homes.

For more reading go to

http://www.roanoke.com/pets/wb/140317

Cheers!
Dorothy
www.DogMillion.com

Dog Restaurant

Do you believe in eating dog meat? definitely not for me!

A Chinese restaurant in southwest Moscow is being investigated on suspicion of rounding up dogs on the street, killing them and passing their cooked meat off to customers as lamb, city police said Monday.

Two residents went to police after seeing suspicious activity near the restaurant, located at 88 Prospekt Vernadskogo, near the Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station, police spokeswoman Irina Volk said.

for more story

http://www.themoscowtimes.com/stories/2007/10/30/012.html


Cheers!
Dorothy
www.DogMillion.com

English Bull Dog!

One of the calmest canine breeds known on earth, the English bull dogs are believed to have developed from an ancient breed of Asiatic mastiff. It was first born in Great Britain and was named bull dog simply for its robust appearance of a little bull. Although considered as the gentlest kind, the English bull dogs were originally developed for bull baiting in the medieval Britain. They were sent to fields to attack bulls during that time, before the said sport was prohibited by law in the dawn of nineteenth century.

The English bull dogs are noted particularly for its unique, intimidating appearance. It stands very short, but has a compact and wide body. Its head is known for being so thick, massive and broad with cheeks that expand to the sides of its eyes. It also has lips that are pendent and undershot, and its eyes are dark, round, and are located far apart.

To complement its face, the English bull dogs have small ears that are thin and folded back. In terms of coat, the English bull dogs have a coat that lies close to its body. The coat of this breed is noted for its texture and appearance, with smooth, flat and straight hairs. Just like the rest of the canine breeds, the coat of the English bull dogs comes in different colors and shades.

Typically, you can see shades of red, brindle, pale yellow, white, fawn, and washed out red, or a combination of these colors in an English bull dog. Black is not common and is not even acceptable. These colors look great with the dogs short and small size with squarely set and stocky legs.

The English bull dogs intimidating looks does not speak much for its character and temperament. In fact, this breed is often described as the calmest and most reliable kind. It is gentle and loving, with a tendency to seek for more affection and attention.

Also, the English bull dogs interact well with other canine breeds and even felines. They also make a good companion for adults, as well as kids. With such qualities, its no wonder that the English bull dogs are often treated as a family dog. But more to that, the breed is also considered as perfect for guarding, the reason that more bull dogs are now trained for guarding and watch dogging.

This is also considered knowing the fact that the breed is courageous enough to withstand from all challenges. But, as mentioned earlier, the English bull dogs will only do well in this field given the correct and proper training and enhancement.

You can maintain the great looks of your English bull dogs if you will exercise a regular care session. The breed only needs regular brushing or combing to remove any dirt and loose hair. It should also be bathed only when needed for the bull dog is a kind that sheds regularly. Its mouth and other parts of its body should also be cleaned on a regular basis to keep the English bull dog in good health. However, all of these tasks should only be performed by a dominant owner. The same is true for the training.

Cheers!
Dorothy
www.dogmillion.com

Skateboarding Dog! It is Amazing

Have you ever wonder what your dog capable to do? I found this video show a dog Skateboarding. It is Awesome….i wish my future dog able to do this.

Let me know if you have any amazing Dog story or video to share.Thanks for watching
this video.

Dorothy
www.DogMillion.com

Dog Talk?

Do you believe Dog can talk? If no, you better check out this video

Cheers!
Dorothy
www.DogMillion.com

Huntington Kennel Club Dog Show

Dogs of all shapes, sizes and colors took the spotlight Sunday at the Veterans Memorial Field House for the Huntington Kennel Club Dog Show.

The three-day event, which kicked off Friday with a bulldog club specialty show, was similar to the nationally televised American Kennel Club dog shows, but on smaller scale.

There were 650 dogs that were registered Saturday, while 621 were registered Sunday, said Tim Childers, show chairman and vice president of the Huntington Kennel Club.

for more details go to

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/

Cheers!

Dorothy
www.DogMillion.com

Faith: The Wonder "Dog" Walk like Human Being

Hi all Pet Lover, do you believe that a dog can walk like human being. I bet you will believe after watching this video. The Dog name is "Faith"

If dog can do it, why not we human being doing something that beyond our capability.

Dorothy
www.DogMillion.com

World Biggest Dog-Hercules

Hi All Dog Lover,found out this Extraordinary Dog called "Hercules". It is the biggest Dog recorded at Guinness World Records

"Hercules" is an English Mastiff and has a 38 inch neck and weighs 282 pounds.

With "paws the size of softballs" this monster is far larger and heavier than his breed's standard 200lb limit.

Not sure this monster still growing or not? Do anyone know the progress? Wonder what kind of dog food he/she eat.

Dorothy
www.Dogmillion.com