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How to Choose the Most Effective Dog Barking Collars
By Jake Perry

With some dogs, there comes a time when their barking goes from reasonable to intolerable. It’s difficult to sleep, perhaps. Or, maybe the neighbors are staring you down when they see you. Even worse, maybe you are considering another home for your dog due to the incessant disturbances. It doesn’t matter what degree of barking is occurring, the light at the end of the tunnel is that it can be stopped. Dog barking collars are wonderful devices that are not only easy on the budget, they actually make life better! A quiet living environment promotes restful sleep, increases focus, and gives a happier demeanor to everyone. If you’re considering a drastic measure to end your dog’s nuisance behavior, first take a closer look at the various types of corrective barking collars on the market.

The most popular choice for correction in a bark collar is static shock, or electro shock. It may sound like a cruel tool of punishment, but it is only a mild half-second of pain to get the dog’s attention. This short burst of correction is enough to break the dog out of their current state of mind. The pain sensation teaches them that negative consequences come from barking excessively. It is a very mild sensation, but can be adjusted up or down depending upon your dog’s response. If you have a timid dog, a lower correction level would be sufficient whereas with a more stubborn dog, a higher level would be ideal.

If you have a dog that is also a guard for your home, bark collars can still be used effectively. In this case, you would need to look for a collar that offers a microchip inside that can learn the difference between guarding and being a nuisance. The chip will measure the vibration, tone, and volume of your dog’s bark and will not correct for guarding. The excessive barking that has different tone, vibration, and volume will be handled by the correction mode on the collar. Some collars can even learn when your dog is changing his behavior for the worse or the better and adjust accordingly.

Alternative choices to electro shock dog barking collars include sprays, vibrating collars, and sound-based correction. The spray collar has a reservoir in it that holds a solution inside that, when activated, sprays a small burst of the strongly-smelling solution. The smell is only offensive to the dog’s sensitive nose and does not bother humans. It is a very effective method that works without the use of shock correction. The second type of alternative correction is a vibrating collar. These work by making a startling buzz on the dog’s neck that stops him mid-bark.

The final types of dog barking collars are tone, or sonic collars. They use a loud tone sound to audibly correct the dog. Considering their sensitive sense of hearing, these collars are very effective. They sound like residential smoke alarms in volume and tone. Contrary to what some say, sonic collars can be heard by humans. If this type of sound correction would bother you, consider either of the other 2 corrective collars that do not use shock.

Since the key to success with these collars is consistency, they should be worn at all times, not just until the dog’s behavior gets better. Armed with more information about these types of collars, hopefully choosing the right bark collar is easier than ever!

Glomerulonephritis in Dogs
By Frank Will

Glomerulonephritis in dogs results in an excessive loss of protein from your pets system that is discharged in their urine. It is a chronic, but not an acute, kidney disease and is a very difficult disease to properly identify simply because the spectrum of symptoms will very tremendously.

Dogs of any age and any breed can get this disease, and if left untreated, it can and often does lead to a chronic kidney failure.

Some dogs will show absolutely no symptoms at all; while others may show symptoms of a chronic kidney failure. Some dogs may also have symptoms that relate to a sudden blockage of major blood vessels which cause the loss of the usage of their rear legs and is a medical emergency.

What is Glomerulonephritis in dogs?

The kidneys of your dog are made up of thousands of extremely small filtering units that are referred to as glomeruli. These small units filter the water and other small substances for your pet’s bloodstream. The tubes of the kidney, following this filtering process, will reabsorb the vital substances such as electrolytes and glucose and leave any unnecessary substances along with small amounts of water in your pet’s urine.

This disease occurs when there is inflammation of these small units in the kidneys, and the body’s antigens and antibodies become trapped in the glomerulus vessels. This ignites your dog’s immune system and as a result it damages the vessels. Glomerules are a tiny looping of blood vessels that filter waste from the blood.

The immune system reacts to what it is believed to be an attack, but what makes this disease so difficult, is that it is considered to be idiopathic. An idiopathic disease is one where the actual origin is unknown. However, the result of this condition is an excessive amount of protein being depleted because it is going into your pet’s urine.

Because there are so many dogs that will show no initial symptoms this disease may not actually be discovered until your veterinarian runs a urinalysis and discovers protein in the urine. And by that time, it may be too late for your dog.

Symptoms:

Although some dogs may not show any symptoms related to the kidneys, there are still several symptoms that you can watch for as most dogs will show you something.

The first thing to watch for is a swelling or a tenderness of your pet’s abdomen. This may or may not be accompanied by swelling of the paws, the ankles, the face, or the scrotum. The scrotum is protuberance of both skin and muscle that contain the testicles. Swelling in any of these areas in your dog is obliviously something that is not normal and can alert you that something is wrong.

Other symptoms will include a gradual but increasing consumption of water, followed by increased urination; much more than normal for you dog. But the two most chilling symptoms will be a sudden loss of vision, or a sudden attack of difficulty in breathing. If they exhibit any of these last two symptoms, your dog is now facing a medical emergency.

Causes:

Since Glomerulonephritis in dogs is considered to be idiopathic there is an extensive list of both infectious and non-infectious inflammatory diseases that can trigger this life threatening condition in your dog.

The infectious inflammatory diseases will include viral infections, infectious hepatitis, bacterial infections, and Lyme disease. Other diseases include Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Brucellosis, as well as Dermatitis, an infection of the skin. Infections in the prostrate, the uterus, and the heart valves can also trigger this disease; as well as Heart-worms and fungal infections.

Non-infectious inflammatory causes could include inflammation of the pancreases, the joints, cancer, or any type of mast cell tumors or tumors. However, in over 80 percent of the cases of this disease, there will never be an actual known cause; making it very difficult to diagnosis and treat.

Diagnosis:

Because this disease is so very difficult, there will have to be several tests ran exclusively to rule out any other diseases. The first obvious test will be a compete urinalysis to look for and identify protein in the urine. This will be followed by a CBC, complete blood count, to look for anemia, inflammation, and low platelet counts.

The next test that will be run is a serum biochemistry to look for low protein concentrations in your dog’s body. And finally, there will have to be a kidney biopsy ran to see if it may be another form of kidney disease that may be affecting the glomeruli.

Treatment:

The treatments for Glomerulonephritis in dogs will be almost as extensive as the potential causes. It will also be different for almost every dog as it will all depend on the severity of the condition.

If it can be identified, the most effective treatment will be in treating the antigens that are causing the inflammation. However, this only happens in about twenty percent of the reported cases. Where it can not be identified, the first form of treatment will be immune-suppressive drugs to help suppress the antibody formations. However, these are often ineffective.

Low doses of aspirin will be given per your dog’s body weight to help with the inflammation. ACE inhibitors will also be used as they help to decrease the production of antigens as well as reducing the blood pressure within the glomeruli. This process helps to reduce the amount of protein being lost in the urine.

However, the most effective treatment will be dietary. In the early stages of discovery with this disease, adding protein to the diet was tried, but this only served to aggravate the condition, not improve it. What several veterinarians found was just the opposite. By reducing the amount of protein slightly, it reduced the amounts that were being lost.

Limiting the amount of sodium also helps simply because this disease causes the retention of sodium, increasing the risk of hypertension. The most effective dietary change may possibly be adding Omega-3 fatty acid supplements, especially fish oil, as it helps to reduce the inflammation of these very small filtering cells.

Summary:

This can be a very silent and vicious disease for your dog. If it is not caught in the very early stages, the prognosis for your dog is about 90 days after discovery. If it is found and treated, with the guidance of your veterinarian, most dogs can survive it and live a long and healthy life. However, monitoring and testing for relapse will part of the treatment.

I am an avid lover of pets and my wife and I have had several pets throughout our years. We are especially fond of dogs, and we have a 12 year old Dalmatian (our 3rd) and a “mutt” that we rescued when someone threw him away to die in a vacant field.

He found us, nearly starved to death, and weighed about 2 pounds.

After severe bouts of mange and severe dehydration, and over 1,000.00 in veterinarian bills, we saved the little guys life, and he is one of the best, if not the best, dogs we have ever had and today is a muscular, fit, and firm 70 pound best friend.

After finishing my MBA, which at middle age was not easy, I decided to keep the research work ethics that I acquired, and devote about two hours each night in understanding the health benefits of supplementation for both humans and pets and how they might strengthen our, as well as our pets, immune system in a pre-emptive approach to health rather than a reactionary approach.

Both of my daughters are avid cat lovers, and asked me to help them with health concerns and challenges with their cats.

I am not a veterinarian nor claim to be, just a lover of pets that loves to research and pass on some knowledge that might be helpful, or at least stimulating to the thought process.

Several of the articles that I have written can be found on my website;

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How to Train Your Dog to Stop Jumping – Tips to Help!
By Tony Trinh

Having problems with your dog? Wish your dog would just do as you say? Think you’ve tried everything that you could to train your dog? Well don’t be too discouraged. If you answered yes to one or all the questions then you’re in the same position I used to be in.

One of the problems my dog (which is a Labrador Retriever) used to have was that she would jump on me every time I came walking through the door. She’s a big dog with big nails, so I got scratched up a lot. Now don’t get me wrong I love my cute and cuddly friend and I’m glad she’s excited to see me, but she can be excited to see me without scratching me up. Also, I didn’t want her to jump on guests that I would have coming over. That’s just a big “no no!” This can be a little embarrassing and awkward at the same time.

I’m happy to say she doesn’t do that anymore and our relationship is better because of it. If you’re having problems like this then here are a few tips on how to get your dog to stop jumping on you.

1.) Always greet your four legged buddy at his/her level. Kneel or squat down with open arms towards your dog.

2.) During greetings; stop your hyper active buddy from jumping in the first place. Place out both your hands and stand still until your dog responds properly to this gesture. Don’t use any verbal commands until your dog understands your actions. It’s usually easy to add in verbal commands when your dog understands an action with the word.

3.) Turn your back and ignore your canine pal. Tell your dog to sit, but don’t yell. Tell him/her calmly and when your dog follows your command then you can turn back around and greet your canine pal with open arms, but remember you do it on his/her level. If your dog jumps up again, then just repeat this process. You have to be patient with your dog.

If those suggestions haven’t worked for you and your furry little friend, then I have one word for you. EXERCISE! That’s right, if your dog has that much energy built up then chances are you haven’t been taking man’s best friend out running in a while. A Dog needs exercise just as much as we do, if you don’t give them a way to get rid of their energy then they will find a way to let it out themselves.

Tony Trinh is a Dog owner. If you would like more tips on how to train your dog check out http://www.goarticles.com/cgi-bin/showa.cgi?C=1808548

Dog Cancer Treatment – Getting Reliable Information
By Steven Eisen

There is an overwhelming amount of information regarding cancer treatments, online and elsewhere. However, you will find little guidance on how to assess or integrate all this material, much of which is of questionable origin. You could devote hundreds of hours to research and still have no clear idea about how best to proceed.

If your dog has cancer, you will have to make some crucial decisions over the next few days or weeks. You can’t afford to lose precious time on a Google marathon that may lead you up scores of blind alleys. Your need is for a dependable strategy right now. Solid information is both hard to find and bewildering when found.

If you have already done some research on alternative approaches to canine cancer, you may have come across the following arguments supporting recommended treatments:

“Based on scientific research.” Scientific research can give us information that is valuable; however, again, it does not address the individual differences of different dogs. There is very little scientific research on non-conventional treatments for dogs with cancer. In addition, as you will see in the following pages, many studies are seriously flawed, and can be manipulated to produce false results.

“Confirmed by impressive testimonials.” Making treatment choices based on testimonials is hazardous. Even a treatment with a measly 5% success rate may draw some enthusiastic testimonials. You would never know from reading them that the treatment failed in 95% of the cases! Further, because of the individuality of every dog, the successes of one group of owners are not necessarily relevant to another owner. There is no universal magic bullet. Treatment must be individualized.

“It worked for a friend.” The same objection about individuality applies here, but with even greater force. What can be learned from a sample of one?

Let’s take a closer look at the scientific research that has been done on cancer in dogs.

A search of veterinary journals listed in the National Library of Medicine yields very little information about the causes of canine cancer, though there are many articles about conventional treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation.

One of the few studies that addresses causes is “Prevalence of obese dogs in a population of dogs with cancer,” in the American Journal of Veterinary Research. It shows that dogs that had a history of corticosteroid use (corticosteroid drugs include prednisone, hydrocortisone, and triamcinolone) had higher rates of cancer, and those dogs were fatter from the steroid use. When the corticosteroid dogs were separated out, the remaining dogs with cancer had a lower incidence of excess weight.

Other findings were that the prevalence of cancer was higher in neutered dogs, both male and female, and that certain breeds were more at risk than others.

Surprisingly, the study found that higher body fat may be protective against certain types of cancer. (Mast cell tumors were an exception to this pattern.)

What does all this tell us? First, it tells us that we should shun corticosteroids for our dogs at all costs; there are more natural alternatives. It also tells us that neutering increases the risk of cancer. Neither this study nor other studies, however, shed light on how obesity is related, or not, to cancer in dogs.

Scientific research is not always the gold standard of reliability. Perhaps you remember that studies of the anti-inflammatory drug Vioxx were manipulated to show that it was safe and effective. The researchers wanted to suppress the fact that the drug caused heart attacks in some subjects. Their solution was simple: anyone who died wasn’t counted! There are many, many studies that are just as deceptive.

You might seek guidance from “common knowledge” and clinical evidence. It’s common knowledge, for example, that if a dog drinks antifreeze it will die. There is no scientific study on that, nor would it be humane to conduct one. Rather, the fact is established from clinical observation.

Of course, you could turn to your veterinarian. Most veterinarians are caring professionals who do the best they can with the resources available to them. But it’s hardly reassuring that there are no published protocols or standards of care for canine cancer. In other words, each vet has to improvise his or her approach to a case. Your vet may suggest that you consult a veterinary oncologist, who will probably favor chemotherapy and/or radiation – expensive and, in my opinion, ineffective measures.

Some veterinarians describe themselves as “holistic.” These practitioners will be supportive of non-toxic types of treatment. You can find such a vet by consulting a database maintained by the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association.

Perhaps the most reliable information comes from specific testing of the individual dog. When a blood test shows low sodium levels, for example, the condition can be treated with dietary salt. In Cure Your Dogs Cancer, I describe a practical method of doing individual specific testing on your pet.

Dr. Steven Eisen is the author of “Cure Your Dog’s Cancer…A Step By Step Guide”. The book is a comprehensive guide to effective, holistic dog cancer treatment. More information can be found at http://www.CureYourDogsCancer.com

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Mastiff Breeder – The Good the Bad and the Ugly
By Steve Blake

If you’re on the lookout for your ideal mastiff pup, your best chance of snagging a wonderful pet is through contacting a good mastiff breeder. At a loss as to how you’re going to figure out if the breeder you’ve contacted is a good one or not?

Read on and learn to spot qualities which differentiate the irresponsible puppy millers from the reputable breeders.

The Bad and Ugly

You’ll know if the person isn’t actually a good breeder with some careful observation. Is he or she offering you a lot of information about mastiffs and tips on how to take care of your pet in the future?

Does the person seem more concerned about the sale than the puppy? Does the puppy seem a bit too shy and fearful?

Be on the lookout for these things and note the reactions of the person you’re talking to. If he or she can’t seem to answer your queries or if they seem to be concerned primarily about the sale of the puppy more than the puppy’s welfare then the suspicions you’ll feel at that moment aren’t unfounded.

And, like they say about gut feeling, if you’re not entirely sure about what you’re getting then you might as well forget it.

The Good

Here’s why you should really exert some effort into looking for a good breeder.

A reputable breeder will be able to offer you his knowledge of the mastiff breed, which he got through his experiences. Having spent long years taking care of his own dogs, he’ll be able to tell you anything you might want to know about pet care since he’s been there.

You can also be sure that the puppy you’re getting will more likely grow up healthy, and will have a good temperament. A good breeder selects outstanding parent dogs to make sure that the offspring are well-behaved pups.

Happy puppy Hunting!

Steve Blake is a mastiff breed researcher and enthusiast. His love for this breed has prompted him to build and operate his own mastiff website. You can learn more about Mastiff Breeder and sign up for the 10-lesson mastiff mini-course by clicking here

Does a Pug Make a Good Show Dog?
By John P Jackson

Dog shows are all about the dog breeds, and a well bred dog comes before all the other facets can fall into place. Pugs make an excellent choice for show dogs because of their innate desire to please, but first and most importantly, they must be well bred in order to be true competitors. They must hail from a top quality breeder, and this breed should be upfront and want to know as much as about you, as you do about them. This article takes a look at how you can judge whether or not your Pug will be a good show dog based on the breeder.

It’s All About Breeding:

Any dog show expert will tell you that a dog show begins and ends with breeding. To help make sure that a breeder is top quality, first be sure they are a member of the Pug Dog Club of America. They may also belong to some local clubs as well. This gives you a pretty good indication of how involved your particular breeder is among competition circles. A top quality breeder will talk to you in depth about their knowledge and be available to you anytime you need help. A reputable breeder will strive to maintain the health of a Pug long after they leave their care. This may prove to be the biggest asset you have in terms of the health of your dog. A good breeder will want to make certain you are a good match with the Pug you select and that you are a successful owner. Finally, when you take your new Pug home, the breeder should provide you with a copy of the Pug Dog Club of America Code of Ethics and Educational Guidelines.

Are You Ready to Own a Pug:

Next, the breeder will probably ask you a series of questions. A good breeder does not just hand over a puppy, they will need to know about the type of home you will be giving the new puppy. They may go as far as asking you about your history of owning pets. They do not mean to be intrusive, but they are trying to make sure their puppy is going to a suitable home. In some instances, you might be asked to fill out a short question form about your ability to properly take care of your new Pug. This may range from a pet history and may even inquire about your knowledge about Pugs and whether or not your yard is fenced. A quality breeder will also want to be certain that you will take as good of care of the Pug as they have

Pugs can be excellent show dogs, but only if they come from proper breeding stock. They must be bred by a reputable breeder, and the breeder must be heartfelt and sincere in their involvement with finding the dog a good home. With an outgoing and eager-to-please personality, a pug does well in a common household environment, but when it comes to competing in a show, good breeding is the key element.

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Herbal Remedies For Dogs – Important Ingredients You Should Look For
By Kirby West

A lot of pet health experts these days talk about the benefits of herbal remedies for dogs. They say that domesticated dogs need health supplements in order to stay healthy. While most dog owners understand the need for such health supplements, they have no idea how to choose one. So, I am going to give you some tips to choose the best health supplement for your dog.

Choosing the right kind of herbal treatments for your dog becomes surprisingly easy once you know what you should look for and what you should avoid. As a thumb rule, avoid any product that contains artificial chemicals. It is of no use. Instead, go for natural supplements that contain herbs and other natural substances which are important for your dog’s health. Let me now tell you something about the most important herbs that you should look for in these supplements.

Huang Qi – This is easily the most important herb you should look for in herbal remedies for dogs. It is well known for its therapeutic effects and is used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine. It can improve your dog’s immune system. It can keep your dog’s blood sugar and blood pressure levels under control. It can improve your dog’s metabolism and improve its energy level as well.

Indian ginseng – This is a common name that you can find in most ayurvedic products. It promotes health, vigor, and vitality in dogs. It is also known for its positive effects on the immune system of dogs.

Echinacea purpurea – It strengthens the lymphatic system of your dog. Various studies have confirmed that it also boost the immune system of dogs in the long term.

Mistletoe – It can improve the immune system of your dog and keep its blood pressure under control. Its health benefits have been clearly documented through various studies and confirmed by experts around the world.

Milk thistle – It is one of the very few herbs which have been used in various herbal medications for over 2000 years now. It contains flavonoids – substances which are known for their antioxidant properties. Antioxidants, as you know, fight the free radicals which cause a lot of damage to your dog’s health. By neutralizing these free radicals, milk thistle prevents a number of serious health problems which could affect your dog. So, it is one of the most important herbs that you should look for in herbal treatments for dog.

Cat’s claw – It is full of alkaloids, phytochemicals, and tannins which have innumerable therapeutic effects. It is anti inflammatory and antioxidant in nature. Some studies even show that cat’s claw reduces the chances of cancer when consumed regularly. While this has not been proved without doubt, it is certainly considered an effective anti-cancer agent.

Let me repeat again – Huang Qi, Indian ginseng, Echinacea purpurea, mistletoe, milk thistle, and cat’s claw are the most important herbs you should look for in herbal remedies for dogs. A regular dose of these substances can improve your dog’s health significantly.

Apart from these herbal treatments for dog, a combination of healthy, home cooked food, clean water, and plenty of physical exercise can keep your dog healthy and happy for a very long time.

Kirby West is a strong and dedicated advocate of natural health for dogs. His research into alternative treatments is ongoing. Please visit http://www.natural-pet-treatments.com where you can learn about the natural remedies that Kirby has discovered in the course of his research.

St Bernards in Search and Rescue
By John P Jackson

In the past, the ancestors of the St. Bernard breed were used as working dogs. This means they were used as herders, hunters and watchdogs on farms, the dog we know today however, was bred for rescue purposes. In fact, the existence of a St. Bernard in popular in folk lore because of this reason, and the dog has become a legend and a mystery. These dogs are very smart and their high intelligence lends them to the specific work they were bred for.

The ancestors of the dog were brought into Switzerland by invading Roman forces around the 1st century C.E. These dog were then bred with native Swiss dogs and formed a breed that was used for farming purposes. These dogs were extremely large in stature and very loyal, in addition they were extremely strong and had a high level of self-awareness. These aspects of the dogs personality made them valuable to the monks in the monastery at St. Bernard Pass. The St. Bernard Monks needed companionship and dogs that could help them in rescue efforts to find snowbound individuals.

It is not exactly known when the dogs were brought to the monastery, however it is believed to be prior to the start of the 18th century, probably in the middle of the 17th century. First reference to the dogs in written form comes in 1707, and paintings dating to around 1660. These tangible records accounts for the assumption that the dogs were used as rescuers by these dates.

The dogs would accompany the St. Bernard monks along the treacherous footpaths of St. Bernard Pass. The monks would take the dogs with them because they had the uncanny knack of being able to sense an impending avalanche and warn the monks. This was another skill useful to the monks in the rescue missions.

In time, groups of dogs 2-3 in numbers would go out sans human companionship. The dogs were trained to locate stranded travelers and dig them out of the snow. One dog would wake the person and then lie on the person to keep their body temperature elevated. Meanwhile, the other dogs would head back to the monastery to bring back monks to assist the person. If the person was able to walk, the dog would then lead them back to the monastery for help.

During the severe weather in the early 19th century, many rescue dogs were killed around St. Bernard Pass. The St. Bernard breed was continued with the assistance of dogs from surrounding locations. The breed was eventually recovered and restored to previous levels before the deaths.

Because a St. Bernard has such strong skills as rescuers, they have become the things legends are made of. There are movies, books and TV shows that showcase this brave, strong dog being the hero he was born to be. We’ve all seen the cartoons of the St. Bernard helping a stranded traveler with the bottle of booze around its neck. While a St. Bernard does not often work in a rescue capacity anymore, the breed still harbors the ability to work in rescue efforts and has an incredible sense of smell.

This article is a part of the Saint Bernard collection at GreatDogSite. GreatDogSite provides hundreds of articles on dogs!

Keep Constant Track of Your Pet With the Dog GPS
By Adam Webster

Have you heard about a dog tracker? Do you need a system that can help you track your dog 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, all year round? You can no longer lose your dog and you can recover it even when stolen. Read on and discover how this system works.

GPS stands for Global Positioning System. The dog GPS is an electronic system which can help you monitor your dog and track it when it goes beyond a defined boundary. Dog owners often face a situation where their dogs return late or fail to return at the end of the day. The tracker consists of a GPS collar which is normally worn on the dog and a receiver which displays information for the dog owner. Dog GPS comes in various sizes and prices. Earlier once were bulky. Today many dog GPS are lighter and hand-held.

The mode of operation of the dog GPS varies as the types. Most trackers use rechargeable battery. In some types, alerts from the collar are received via e-mail; fax or GSM while there are modern once that have alert receiving device held by the owner.

The electronic dog tracker has a lot of advantages. Manual trackers are simple collars having detailed information about the dog such as, name, address and the owner’s contact. But in a situation where the dog is lost and goes beyond areas where people can find it or stolen, the manual tracker becomes useless.

The dog GPS will send alerts indicating the geographical location of the dog. When your dog goes astray beyond the stipulated boundary, the alerts will enable you to know on time. You can then follow the data to track the direction of the dog. You now know where to go and find your dog.

The dog GPS enables you to know where your dog has been when it returns. With this information, you can monitor the activities of your dog. Some dogs develop the habit of visiting certain places often if food is present or there is a companion dog.

The Romeo is an example of Dog GPS. It is designed in such a way that it does not need GSM to work. It can work anywhere on earth and in places which do not have GSM coverage. It does not also require monthly payment or additional communication fees. Romeo has special advantages. With Romeo you can set up a GPS fence which makes the device to produce audible alarm whenever your dog goes beyond the defined perimeter. It includes an LCD screen which displays information about your dog’s location, direction and velocity. It does not require installation and it can track up to three dogs at a time.

The Gamin astro does not also use GSM modem. Information from your dog is transmitted via radio signals. It consists of a hand – held colour screen GPS device and a transmitter referred to as DC 20. The device is first activated by taking both the hand- held and the transmitter out doors and turning them on to acquire GPS signals from the satellite. The DC 20 can then be attached to the dog. This system can track as much as 10 dogs simultaneously.

The GPS technology has found application not only in tracking of dogs; it can also be used to track vehicles, animals and human beings including children.

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Puppy Leash Training Tips – How to Train Your Puppy on a Leash
By Jeremy Hoffman

One of the requirements of being a responsible puppy owner is to train them to walk on a leash. There is nothing more embarrassing than a puppy that runs in an out of your legs rapping the leash around you like a rope. Or even worse, a puppy who lunges forward choking him/herself repeatedly. Control your dog; learn how to easily train him/her to walk on a leash:

• Put the collar on him/her for about two hours a day two weeks prior to the beginning of leash training. This will allow the puppy to get used to the collar and not get freaked out when leash training starts.

• Try to keep leash loose at all times.

• Start indoor leash walking first. Try 10 minutes sessions several times a day over a period of about two weeks.

• Get your puppy to walk on the side of you by guiding the leash with your free hand. Your puppy will get used to you lifting the leash with your free hand on the side you wish him/her to be.

• If your puppy lunges forward, reverse yourself in the other direction each time. Give a slight tug and then release. Your puppy will get back to you to be by your side once he/she realizes that this behavior will cause him/her to be behind you.

• If your puppy bites the leash, tell him/her no sternly. If they continue to do this, spray the leash with a deterrent; this can be purchased at your nearby pet store and some supermarkets.

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