Dog training basics: The stay command – Part 1

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Dog training basics – The “stay” command

This should be called the “look deeply into my eyes” command because that is really what it is all about. It is without a doubt the granddaddy of them all! It should be taught right along with house-training. This skill Continue reading

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Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds – Dogs For Allergy Sufferers

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Loose skin flakes, known as dander, is what causes the allergic reaction to dogs for some people. Most people think it is the loose hair which they are reacting to, but it is actually the dander.

There is a solution: a hypoallergenic dog. A dog with minimal dander which won’t cause an allergic reaction in people who usually have allergies to dogs.

There’s no such thing as 100% hypoallergenic dog, because all dogs release some dander. However, the following breeds listed shed very lightly and also release much less dander from their skin than other breeds:

- Bedlington Terrier

- Bichon Frise

- Chinese Crested

- Maltese

- Irish Water Spaniel

- Portuguese Water Dog

- Kerry Blue Terrier

- Poodle (toy, miniature and standard)

- Schnauzer (miniature, standard and giant)

- Xoloitzcuintli

These breeds will probably not trigger an allergic reaction. The Chinese Crested hairless variety and the Xoloitzcuintli both have no hair. As well as being the most hypoallergenic of all dog breeds, these dogs make very efficient hot water bottles.

Once you decide which of these dogs suits you, spend some time around the breed you have chosen to see whether you react. Spend a few hours in the home of the breeder, handling the dog and being in it’s environment to see if you still have an allergic reaction. Chances are you won’t.

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Dog Training Collar Helps Modify Behaviors

A dog’s behavior can be modifiedby many methods, but the three tools most often used are a dog training collar. They are most often used for barking, confinement or general behavior and each dog training collar is designed with each different behavior in mind. For example, for Continue reading

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On September 21, 2007, the Marysville Schutzhund Club hosted a helper seminar and certification with SV Judge Wolfgang Bttger and teaching helper Thomas Grewe as part of our September club trial. Our newest club member, Josh Coleman, worked toward becoming a certified club helper and our club President Continue reading

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