Dog Puppy
Holistic Small Dog & Puppy food
Holistic diet for puppy or dog is a very popular and important factor for pet owners. Many people choose commercially available food for their pet and on other hand many of them don't know about the healthy and nutritious diet. There is a wide varieties of dog foods are available in present market and most of them contains some artificial colour, preservatives and additives. Commercial fancy packaging, eye catching pictures and good advertisement policies make the commercially available foods more popular. These food products may cause food allergy and digestive problem of your pet.
Holistic dog food means the foods which contains sufficient amount of nutrition, vitamin and the elements which the body of your pet need. Holistic diet is right proportional diet for dog to keep its mind and body function healthy. The holistic foods include ingredients like meat, vegetable, bones and many more natural supplements which fulfil the body nutrition of your dog. In spite of choosing commercial foods you can also prepare dog foods by own. Rice, various vegetable and meat are the common nutritious ingredients to make dog meal. Before making proportional holistic diet food for your pet you need to go through some investigation and research. You can also consult with diet expert to know what kind of foods is essential for your pet lead a healthy life. To know the proper amount of the ingredients is also a vital factor. The correct amount of ingredients and proper cooking process can give your pet a healthy and nutritious diet. The good websites also help you to know what kind of vitamins and minerals are necessary for your pet and which type of food stuff makes their digestive system stronger although all such websites are not genuine.
According to doctors and experts the body of dogs usually needs natural ingredients and such product makes them long live. So to prepare holistic dog food always give natural ingredients in first preference. Carrot, potatoes, fish oil are some necessary element which should always include in the diet of your dog. Holistic dog food nourishes the body functions of your pet and thus makes it energetic. It is helpful to make the immune system of your dog strong and helps to prevent your dog from various diseases.
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For more details please visit Duane Culp's website http://www.healthychoiceorganic.com/index_natural_holistic_dog_food_3.htm
When can I switch a puppy from their mother's milk to dog/puppy food?
When can I switch a puppy from their mother's milk to dog/puppy food? At what age?
At 4 weeks you can start offering them good quality dry puppy food moistened with warm water. You don't switch them, though, the mom will wean them gradually. Start offering them food 3 times a day and let the mom finish what the puppies don't eat. You also need to be offering them fresh water at this time.
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DOG-PUPPY HOUSETRAINING
Housetraining Tips—Courtesy of www.dogtrainingbybobmaida.com
The number one reason dogs are given up is because they are not housebroken. The most effective way to housetrain a dog is to limit responsibility. Keep the dog in your line of vision. Keep ahead of the messes. If the dog is given enough chances to go out, most if not all, accidents can be prevented. When trying to limit the dog's responsibility in the house, crate training is best. When the dog/puppy is left alone or at night it should be in a crate. The crate should be large enough for the dog to stand up, turn around and sleep comfortably. The first step in housetraining is to teach the dog to keep his "den" clean. The dog will begin to see the crate as his/her den. It is best to keep the dog out of rooms with soft surfaces until the dog is housebroken. You can also use baby gates to limit the dog's access to certain rooms. When using the crate do not leave the dog alone for more than 5 hours at a time. After 5 hours, have someone walk the dog. It is okay to confine a dog overnight because they are sleeping and their systems slow down. It is a good idea to crate the dog in your bedroom. This gives the dog 6-8 additional hours with you. Dogs crated in the bedroom where you are sleeping tend to be calmer and less needy, as well as less demanding. You cannot trust your puppy to treat the whole house as his/her den until it's fully mature.
If you adopt an older dog expect a transition period. This period lasts about a month and the dog's responsibility should be limited as if he/she was a puppy. The change for the dog is quite stressful and the transition may affect housetraining. Usually when a dog does make a mistake, it means that they don't have the idea of housebreaking. They have not associated the area they messed in as their den. At times medical issues, sudden changes in diet, too much/too little or the wrong kind of attention can lead to housebreaking issues. Please realize that a change in environment, whether an older dog or a puppy, may cause the dog to have accidents. This includes any pets you may already have at home. Their environment is being changed by the arrival of a new dog or cat. Be aware that if you have young children, a dog may urinate where diapers are kept or anywhere they leak.
The secret to housebreaking is to get the dog to adjust to a schedule. Put the dog out at high points of probability. For example, let the dog out:
- upon waking up
- prior to and after confinement
- after playing
- after a visitor's arrival
- after walks
- before and after car rides
- after accidents
- if the dog is restless, trying to leave room, whiny, etc
- after eating and drinking
- young pups under 3 months within 15 minutes
- 3 to 6 months—within 30 minutes
- over 6 months within 40 to 60 minutes minutes
Of course some dogs may vary. If dog slips up and goes before allotted time, do get it out that much sooner in the future. If you catch the dog starting to mess in the house, do not punish the dog. A negative sound may be needed with some training but definitely not for housebreaking. Pick up the dog to interrupt it and rush it outside. Never punish the dog for an accident. Do not ask him/her if they did it or stick their nose in it. Punishing or yelling at a dog is ineffective. The dog will not connect your anger with mistakes. The dog will only associate your presence with the mess. In doing so, you may cause the dog to be reluctant to relieve itself outdoors when you are around. Nor should you ever correct after the fact for it may cause the dog to fear you or at the very least create stress and confusion. So when an accident occurs, think about WHY it occurred and see that you do not put the dog/puppy in a position where it can repeat that mistake.
When accidents occur, it is important to neutralize the odor with an enzyme type cleaner Nature's Miracle is highly effective and sold in pet stores. Do not clean pet messes with ammonia because it has the same properties as urine. Nor should you use a deodorizer for the odor cannot be totally removed. Dogs can smell something diluted a million to one. We can smell only a ten to one dilution. Therefore a chemical change in the odor must occur so the dog is not lured back to the spot again via odor. You can create your own enzyme type cleaner by mixing a solution that is 25% white vinegar and 75% water.
When you put the dog out make sure the dog has urinated and defecated. Dogs should have a bowel movement after every meal. If the dog has not gone keep it on a leash attached to your side or tied where you are sitting; and take it out every ten minutes until they relieve themselves. Also make sure that is a calm environment where he/she can go. Some dogs are excitable and tense up when they see other dogs or people. Take them to an area where they have little visual distractions. Do not say "good dog " while the dog is going so as not to interrupt them. Instead say it right after the dog has finished. Also avoid playing with or petting the dog while out until it has gone. You can train a dog to to relieve itself in a certain spot in the yard provided you take it on lead to that area. If you do not have a yard try to get your dog to relieve itself in a common area. Be a good neighbor and pick up. It is important to scoop in your own yard also so as to prevent odors. It will also prevent the dog and you from having to tip toe through a "minefield". By following these steps you and your dog will have a happy and clean environment.
Courtesy of www.dogtrainingbybobmaida.com
About the Author
www.DogTrainingByBobMaida.com
Bob Maida is an IACP Certified Trainer (CDT) helping people and pets since 1969. Behavior problems, household manners, social behavior and basic obedience are all addressed in your home. Home..where you and your furry friend have to deal with everyday life. Areas currently served Lower Hudson Valley, New York including Westchester County along with New York City and Northern New Jersey
