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Interesting
and informative articles about our Canine friends.
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Sit,
the First Basic Command
Teach your puppy how to sit in a few easy lessons.
Why
Don't I Understand My Dog?
An article that explains why it is so important to let your dog/s be a
part of the family "pack".
Dog
Obedience Tips
Informative article on tips and tricks for having an obedient dog.
Key
Secrets to Remember in Dog Training
Tips to keep in mind when training your dog.
Dealing
with a Dog Food Allergy
Hints and Tips on how to deal with a dog food allergy.
Inside
or Outside?
Well considered article discussing keeping your dog indoors or out.
Puppies
& Senior Dogs: Keeping the Peace
Tips for introducing a new puppy into a home with an older dog.
Disclaimer:
All material
on the Critter Cottage website is provided as a general information service
only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice of a
qualified veterinarian, animal behavourist or animal trainer. The views
of the articles herein are the views of the respective authors and do
not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Critter Cottage or their
staff. Critter Cottage does not assume or accept any responsibility for,
and shall not be liable for, the accuracy or appropriate application of
any information on this site.
If
your pet is suffering from any illness we urge you to seek urgent veterinary
treatment.
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Did
you know?
A
dog can suffer from a poor self-image, just like humans. Bolster
self-esteem with praise, affection and rewards.
Even
after your dog is old enough to be fed only once a day, he
should be given a morning snack just to calm his rumbling
tummy - 24 hours is a long stretch between meals! |
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NEVER
punish a puppy for chewing..... just be sure to provide the
appropriate objects. Puppies need to chew to stimulate the
loss of their baby teeth and to help place their permanent
teeth. Click
here to see our great range of dog toys!
Dogs
are pack animals by nature. They need closeness, touching,
and petting to be content and happy. Your dog should be an
integral part of your family. If you must keep a dog outside,
it is best to have two or three together, rather than one
single dog, who will pine for his pack, producing depression,
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"Anyone
can buy a dog, but it takes a kind owner to set its tail wagging."
- Author Unknown |
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"No
matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having
a dog makes you rich."
- Louis Sabin |
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Did
you know?
Staring
directly into the eyes of a dog is regarded as hostile in
dog language. It may be interpreted as a challenge by the
dog and may actually encourage the dog to bite you.
The
common belief that dogs are color blind is false. Dogs can
see color but it is not as vivid a color scheme as we see.
It is much like our vision at twilight. |
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"No
one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation
as the dog does."
- Christopher Morley |
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"The
greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged
by the way it treats its animals."
- Mahatma Ghandi
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Dogs
are not born knowing the words Sit, Down, Stand and if you
shout the command louder and louder sixteen times ...... the
dog will still not know what it means - they must be shown
the action repetively to be able to associate the word with
the action.
Train
your dog from day one, so she will think of you as the leader
of the pack (the "Alpha" Dog). Dogs instinctively
want to earn the pack leader's approval, so if you establish
your Alpha Dog status from the beginning, training your dog
will be much easier than if you have to fight him for dominance.
Training your dog can be both rewarding and fun.
Critter
Cottage has a great range of dog training accessories. Click
here to see our range of Dog Training Products. |
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Did
you know?
Contrary
to popular belief, dogs do not sweat by salivating. They sweat
through the pads of their feet.
Lassie
was played by several male dogs, despite the female name,
because male collies were thought to look better on camera.
The main "actor" was named Pal.
The
theobromine in chocolate that stimulates the cardiac and nervous
systems is too much for dogs, especially smaller pups. Chocolate
is poisonous to dogs and can even be lethal. Onions
can also be lethal to dogs. |
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"If
you can't decide between a Shepherd, a Setter or a Poodle,
get them all ... adopt a mutt!"
- ASPCA
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"There
is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your
face."
- Ben Williams |
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Did
you know?
A
male dog urinates with one leg up to better mark his territory.
The scent of a previous stain can tell a dog many things,
including size and health. The size of the dog is judged by
the height of the stain - the higher the stain the bigger
the dog. Little dogs with big egos have been known to almost
flip themselves upside down in order to mark themselves as
a big dog.
A
dogs ear is very sensitive, full of sensory nerves that help
to preserve hearing. NEVER blow into a dogs ear, even gently
can hurt a dog. It's not the actual act of wind, but the frequency
at which you blow. It's like running your fingers on a blackboard,
amplified hundreds of times.
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Dear
Dogs and Cats,
*The dishes with the paw print are yours and
contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my
food. Please note: placing your paw print in the middle of
my plate/food is not staking a claim for it to become your
food and dish - nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing.
*The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and
is not a racetrack. Beating me to the bottom is not the object.
Tripping me won't help because I fall faster than you can
run.
*I cannot buy anything larger than a king-sized
bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue
sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort. Dogs and cats
can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep.
It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other,
stretched out to the fullest extent possible. (I also know
that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging
out the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm).
*There is no secret exit from the bathroom.
If by some miracle I actually beat you there and get the door
shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn
the knob, or get your paw under the edge and try to pull
the door open. I must exit through the same door that I entered.
I have been using the bathroom for years--canine or feline
attendance is not mandatory.
*The proper order is kiss me, then go smell
the other dog or cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough!
*To pacify you, my dear pets, I have posted
the following message on our front door:
Items for Non-Pet Owners Who Visit and Complain
About Our Pets:
1.
They live here. You don't.
2. If you don't want hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture.
(That's why they call it "fur"niture .)
3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, they are animals. To me, he/she is an adopted son/daughter
who is short, hairy, walks on all fours, and doesn't speak
too clearly. |
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