Up until a few years ago, a puppy under 6 months of age was not supposed to have any set behavior pattern. He was more or less expected to learn a few rules (such as using his newspapers or going outside) and gradually develop his sociability, reaching his peak when about a year old. He was not of school age…
Socialization and the Learning Process in Young Puppies Explained
Posted by on October 31st, 2007 in Pets and Animals · 0 CommentsThe Horse in Myth and Fable
Posted by on October 31st, 2007 in Pets and Animals · 0 CommentsThe horse has been, over the ages, variously a symbol of: courage, strength, speed (swifter than eagles), the passage of time and human life, pride (get on your high horse), death (Book of Revelation, horses of The Apocalypse), and war (sacred to and sacrificed to Mars).
In the Bible, persons with military rank were generally mounted on horses - those without rank very seldom; and the association of horses with war is frequent.
A white horse signified conquest and victory and was a good omen…
Aggressive Dogs are not Born They are Man Made
Posted by on October 31st, 2007 in Pets and Animals · 0 CommentsDog aggression can be a very serious problem. So why do some dogs become aggressive? They may feel threatened or they may feel their territory is being threatened. Dogs that are insecure and lack confidence can also be aggressive…
The Joy of Dog Breeding Explained
Posted by on October 31st, 2007 in Pets and Animals · 0 CommentsGenetics, whether of the dog or of Homo sapiens, is never a simple subject that can be simply explained. Not only is genetics a science the determining units of which - the genes - are intangible even to the most powerful microscopes, it is not a science of individual cases. The laws of genetics rest upon statistical probabilities…
Understanding Older Pets Discomforts
Posted by on October 31st, 2007 in Pets and Animals · 0 CommentsMost pet owners enjoy getting dogs when they are puppies because this young age allows the owner to learn how their body develops. A puppy will usually whimper when they experience pain or they will simply wet the floor from the discomfort they felt…
If Your Puppy Is Not Housebroken Yet, Read This!
Posted by on October 30th, 2007 in Pets and Animals · 0 CommentsMost animals that are born in a nest have an instinctive desire to move away from the nest to relieve themselves. They will do so without being taught as soon as they are able. Dogs are no exception, and at the age of about three weeks, they will begin to leave the sleeping area to urinate…
Does Your Puppy Have Focus?
Posted by on October 30th, 2007 in Pets and Animals · 0 CommentsFocus is the single most important command to teach your puppy. If your dog is looking away from you, he is listening to what he is looking at. Distractions are a large part of life, and you need to teach your dog to ignore them and pay attention to you.
You cannot achieve focus simply by your puppy’s name…
Train Yourself Before You Bring a Puppy Home
Posted by on October 30th, 2007 in Pets and Animals · 0 CommentsMany dog owners make the mistake of giving commands in long sentences that only another human being would understand. You get certain inflections in the dog’s bark or whine, but only another dog understands "dog talk." Why should you expect your dog to understand all the words you use? True, your pet will love to hear you talk…
Understanding Dog Behaviour for Successful Dog Training
Posted by on October 30th, 2007 in Pets and Animals · 0 CommentsThe normal mistake is that most people always thought dog behavior as can only be good or bad where actually it is most likely be both. Behavior challenges are as widespread with dogs as they are with ushuman.
Just like people, where behavior can be shaped and replaced, dog behavior can be altered by modification programs…