e shtunë, 30 qershor 2007

dog kennel cages

How Can You Help Your Dog to Adapt to Dog Kennel Cages?

Many people who keep pets love them too much to have them constrained. Actually, the majority of people prefer to have them running free around the house and enjoy their antics while interacting with the different family members. The way pets are kept in any house solely depends upon the comfort level of the owner as well as their requirements.

Why the Dogs Should be Adapted to Dog Kennel Cages?

There comes a time in everyone's life when you will have to leave your pet behind. This could be because of a vacation, tour, or any other reason that would require you and the whole family to leave your home. In the event of this happening, your dog would be required to be left in a dog kennel.

Most of the dog kennels keep the dog in specially made dog kennel cages; and if your dog never stayed in a cage, it will be quite traumatic for it to be left in the kennel. Hence, all dogs should be trained to stay in the cage on order. In this way, you will not face any problems when and if you have to go on a long trip and leave your dog behind.

The Best Time to Have the Dog Trained with Dog Kennel Cages

There is a time for everything, and dogs usually are most receptive for training between three and eight months of age. It is during this time that people usually enlist the help of a trainer to teach their pets to respond to the basic orders that a dog should normally know. This is the right time to also get the dog trained to stay put in dog kennel cages.

The training for this purpose is usually simple. The dog is ordered inside the cage and left there for a few minutes at a time with the door open. Many times the trainer/owner puts his bedding inside so the dog would go there voluntarily and relax. The door initially is kept open so as to make the dog totally comfortable with it. Within a week or so, when the dog is totally at home with sleeping inside the cage, the door should be shut. Initially for brief periods, till the dog stays inside with the door closed for the whole night.

This exercise should be repeated a few days every month so the dog would not forget the experience or fear it later. As long as the dog does not associate the cage with any negative feelings it wouldn't be difficult for you to leave it in dog kennel cages.

e premte, 29 qershor 2007

dog house training

Tips for Dog House Training: House Break Your Dog

Anyone who has ever had a dog will tell you that dog house training is one of the most difficult aspects about owning a dog. A human child takes about two to three years to become potty trained. A dog, on the other hand, takes five to six months. Training a dog is not easy, however, it takes time and patience. The important thing to remember is that it can be done. Dog house training doesn't have to be so dreadful that it deters you from getting a dog. With a few important steps, your dog will become house trained and you will be both be happier because of it.

Start Training Immediately

Dog house training should begin the moment you bring your dog home. If the dog has been in a kennel, such as at the pound or animal control, then it will more than likely have gotten used to going to the bathroom in its kennel. That means that it isn't used to going outside and will just go when it pleases. The first thing you should get for dog house training is a kennel.

Night Training

A kennel provides a place for your dog to rest and sleep at night. It, of course, would rather be in bed with you. However, if you let the dog out because of the barking, the dog will quickly learn that all it has to do is bark to be let out of its kennel. This cannot happen, so you need to train your dog that it must be kept in the kennel all night.

The reason for this is two-fold. First of all, dogs won't usually mess where they sleep. By keeping your dog in the kennel all night long, it forces the dog to hold it until it is let out. In the morning, start your dog house training by letting your dog out first thing. It will learn that the morning is the time to do its business.

The second reason why your dog must remain in the kennel all night is because it shouldn't have access to food and water until the morning. Dogs, especially puppies, have small bladders and will likely have to use the bathroom after drinking or eating. By providing them with meals and water only at certain times, you can further stress an eating schedule, and you will be training your dog to hold it until it is time to go outside.

Training Schedule

What you are doing is providing your dog with a schedule. Let the dog out every few hours and it will learn how to use the bathroom outside. Don't give the dog food or water until right before you go outside. With enough time and patience, your dog will be potty trained before you know it.

If your dog does mess inside, despite its dog house training, simply put it in the kennel as a 'time-out.' Only put your dog in the kennel for a few minutes, however, as your dog is likely to forget after a while why you put it in the kennel to begin with.

It is also important to stress that you must let your dog out of its kennel at the same time every day. If dog house training isn't working, it is likely not the fault of the dog but your fault. If you are not consistent with your training, your dog won't know what you are asking of it. Be clear what you want and your dog will probably be more than happy to please you.

A potty trained dog is a happy dog. Just remember, having clean floors and owning a dog are not, by any means, mutually exclusive.

e enjte, 28 qershor 2007

dog kennel flooring

Dog Kennel Flooring – A Most Neglected Part of the Story

Dog kennel flooring is the most neglected, yet the most significant chapter in the episode
of canine sheltering. There are both permanent dog kennel flooring options and also temporary or an instant options. The permanent ones are the concrete floors, while the instant ones are generally made up of high-grade synthetic fibers. The dog kennel flooring is also a technical issue and needs to be taken into consideration while planning.

The dog kennel floor must always be rough so as to allow the dog to get proper grips and stepping to avoid accidents by slipping down and end up with fractured limbs. The sleek floors are not recommended for the dogs during their puppy stage, because they sometimes develop bones and lose the appropriate angulations, which may be a nightmare during the matured age.

The temporary or the instant dog kennel flooring is much better and have earned a great degree of admirations and acceptances all over the world. The permanent concrete floors and the wooden floors of the kennels, on the other hand, sometimes prove to be more expensive as compared to the artificial dog kennel flooring.

These artificial kennel floors are made up of highest quality synthetic fibers, interwoven into a hard and sturdy thick mat that ensures the dog to get proper. These artificial floors are washable, weatherproof materials and hence are appropriate for the outdoor use. Also, for the outdoor kennels these artificial dog kennel flooring options are highly advantageous because they prevent the dog from the unwanted behavior of digging.

Choosing a Floor for the Dog Kennel

Making haste in choosing the dog kennel may turn out to be quite problematic during the later phase. The process of selecting the dog kennel floor involves certain sequential steps, such as making a brief budget, getting acquainted with the different brands prevailing in the market, judging the quality, and so on.

In case the kennel is an indoor one, make sure beforehand that the floor is rough enough for the dog to have a proper grip, then the things need not be changed in so far as the dog kennel flooring is concerned. Instead, the emphasis has to be put to the other aspects of the issue, such as electrical wiring, kennel designs, cleaning, lighting, ventilation, etc.

But if it is really needed to have a floor for the kennel, the prime factor that the dog owners must look for is the quality. High quality products are durable and resistant to the changing conditions of the climate. The quality products never harm the health of the pets and allow them to enjoy lying in comfort and happiness.

e mërkurë, 27 qershor 2007

dog house for sale

Getting a Dog House for Sale

A dog house is a necessity for your dog, not a whim, especially if he/she is on the larger side, and of course, if you have a courtyard or any such space to accommodate. Your dog needs his/her own independence, and at times you too can do without him/her in the house, such as when your pet is shedding his hair and the whole house gets covered with it.

The Dog House

Dog houses were built since man first started having pets or any kind of animal in his possession. The main reason then was that his quarters did not allow or have the space to accommodate the pet and master, and the weather made it impossible for the pet to live under the clear sky.

There are many ways to acquire a place for your pal, such as building it from scratch, ordering it on line, or purchasing it from a department store. There is one more way that has proved to be very convenient, as well as money saving, and that is getting a dog house for sale.

How to Get a Dog House for Sale

It is easy to get a dog house for sale, all you need to do is the following:

Place an ad in the local paper, or follow the local papers where usually people that are moving advertise items that they want to dispose of before leaving. Department stores, too, have occasional dog houses for sale, usually when they are ready to do inventory or/and when new items arrive.

Another great place to find a dog house for sale are specialized sites dedicated to man's best friend. People place their items on sale for many different reasons – such as they upgraded their pet's house or he/she passed away.

These places and sites will work for you in both ways since you can buy and sell through them should you in turn have a dog house for sale, as well. Unless you already have in mind what you'd like for you pet, it is worth it to get a dog house for sale, as they can prove to be very expensive at times depending on the material of the house and the size.

However you choose to acquire a dog house for your best friend, be sure that he/she will be thankful you did so. There are times when your best friend wants some alone time, too, believe it or not.

Happy dog house hunting!

e martë, 26 qershor 2007

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Chain Link Dog Kennel

There are certain breeds of dogs, such as the German Shepherds (Alsatians) and the Collies etc., which are actually the outdoor varieties, or working breeds. These breeds can thrive best on exercise and enjoy staying outdoors for the greater section of the day. Responsible ownership not only means providing the dog with the proper food and the right medical aid whenever necessary, but also with the safety and security regarding the shelter.

The chain link dog kennel is the best option to keep the dog outdoor with the utmost safety and security. There is a wide range of options of fencing for the chain link dog kennel to choose from in the construction of the outdoor kennel. Almost all the types of fences are good, but each one of them also is not devoid of their own specific disadvantages.

The Prime Criterions to be Considered While Selecting Chain Link Dog Kennel

The dog's well-being is the first thing to look for and this is an area where responsible ownership starts. Sometimes it is found that the links of the fences of a chain link dog kennel are not carefully joined together and there remain possibilities of serious injuries thereby. The dogs may get severe protrusions by the sharp endings of the chain links, which may end up with a serious medical concern.

On the other hand, the links of the chain link dog kennels are sometimes not welded properly, which turn de-linked within a short spell of time, thereby leaving the dog unsecured. The joints or the links are the salient point where the owner has to put some emphasize while ordering a chain link dog kennel for his or her lovely little pooch.

The next most important factor that a dog owner should consider while going for a chain link dog kennel is the quality of the material of the chain. Generally chain link dog kennels are made up of metal wires, which become rusty if the quality is low. Any minor protrusion in any part of the dog's body may end up with serious damage due to tetanus. The high quality galvanized wire can solve the problem to a great extent. The quality of the steel frames of the chain link dog kennel should also be high enough to prevent the rust.

Another very serious thing to be considered is the holes or the gaps in the chain. They must never be large enough to allow the dogs to put the head through. There are certain real stories of the serious injuries and even death of some dogs that had accidentally put their head through and choked to death.

e hënë, 25 qershor 2007

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There are Many Things that Go into Building a Dog House

There are many things to consider when you are building a dog house. The first and foremost is the comfort of the animal. If the dog house is uncomfortable to the pet, then it could be made of gold, and the animal would not even look at it. It is imperative that the animal feels happy and safe inside its house. For this purpose, one should be extremely careful while building a dog house, because it is easy very easy to get carried away and create a house that is exceptionally beautiful for humans and totally useless for your dogs.

What You Should Ensure that Your Dog House Should Have

There are many things that you should take into consideration while building a dog house for your pet. Though the frills will depend from person to person and from dog to dog, the basics will always remain the same.

1. The dog house should be easy to clean. For this purpose, many people choose to put hinges on the roof while building a dog house; this would ensure that the place will always be cleaned thoroughly, giving the animal a safe and pleasant environment to live in.

2. Place the dog-house entrance towards the East (this is valid in USA where most of the storms come from the West or South); in this way, the dog will never be faced with direct wind or rain getting in through the entrance. The direction can be changed in the case of other places, depending on the direction of the wind in that region.

3. A common fallacy people face while building a dog house is to not paint the insides of the dog-house. This is mostly because the dogs cannot stand the strong smell of the paint and when exposed for long period, it impairs their sense of smell temporarily. However, if you paint the house, say some 10-15 days in advance, then the smell and its impact would definitely be over. In fact the dog house will look a thousand times better if the insides are painted as well.

4. You can ensure that rain does not get inside the dog's house by slightly slanting the roof and the floor of the house towards the entrance. In this way, even if the rain water gets it, it will not get inside the house and wet the animal sheltered inside.

The above are some of the highlights that one should keep in mind while building a dog house. The overall package will always depend on the animal and the person who is constructing; however, unless the basics are taken care of, the house would not be inhabitable.