I Love My Mutt Dogs

John Williams Dog Training asked:


Every dog has to go through it, every dog most probably hates it as much as anyone else does, but the fact of the matter is that your dog will show sick symptoms once in a while and will become ill. This is natural for a dog or any other animal, they all get sick and there’s nothing anyone can do to prevent it.

On the other hand there are ways in which you can ease the suffering a bit for your dog and help them get the fast paced recovery they deserve. There are probably many different home remedies for helping you dog get better, but often if any are going to work then it will be the suggestions or medication your vet will give your after a diagnosis of your dog, so when you fear your dog is ill you should take them to the vet as soon as possible.

Ok, so let’s now look at some of the more popular of the hundreds of symptoms that your dog may be feeling.

Not wanting to move

Many dogs when ill wont want to move very far, have pain in moving, refusing to exercise, limping or has signs or injured paw/leg, or just general decreased agility. Theses can all be signs of illness or injury and should be watched out for.

Discharge

This may seem an obvious choice but many dog owners fail to notice discharge from eyes, nose, and ears. These should only normally be a worry if the discharge is coloured.

Appetite

A dog’s loss of appetite is a good well recognised symptom of illness as well as over eating without weight gain, sudden weight loss, or diarrhoea. Keep an eye on your dog’s diet and food habits to make this easier to recognise when it happens.

Itching and Scratching

Itching or scratching and trying to rub themselves up against furniture can be symptoms of bad skin or new pests on the scene. At this time your dog may be feeling ill or unwell or have it to come.

Mouth Problems

Bleeding or soar looking gums, along with discoloured teeth or teeth loss all need to be diagnosed properly by a vet and could be due to a more serious illnesses.



Jeremy

dogsdogwoman asked:


We use the words pure bred, Champion, Show quality, mongrel, designer and mutt etc. each one is a label. Why does Mutt upset so many?

Glen

WoodCreek Pet Products asked:


First Principles

Teach respect, a dog has to be taught to respect its owner. You have to be his leader and not let him be yours. As you communicate with your dog he learns to understand you, he will forever be willing to please. Once the dog knows you are his leader, he will be a happy follower by teaching your dog the basic training commands and discipline.

It is next to impossible to have a normal, well-behaved, even-tempered dog without discipline and some training. Once a dog is trained he is a better pet and greater companion, and he himself will be happier for knowing that his owner is pleased with him. There are many books devoted to discipline and training and free online resources for dog training than ever imaginable! There are also many great obedience-training classes for low cost to no cost, one for example is PetSmart and I highly recommend this form of training, it helps your dog or puppy learn to socialize as well as get his basic obedience training from a professional source, helping you and your dog learn together. You must be willing to accept the fact that if your dog fails the course and becomes a dropout, it is entirely your fault not the dogs. He is a willing subject, it is your complete responsibility to ensure you and he complete all training classes and continue to adhere to the lessons learned.

Any sincerely interested dog owner can train their dog, and it can be a most rewarding educational experience for both. Patience and consistency is the key to successful training, at times you will have to be firm, but gentle and always, always give praise for each and every one of his positive efforts.Basically dog training is built on reward, repetition, reprimand and again praise. Although it can be too early to begin training, it is never too late. Most puppies form a strong attachment to an individual which may persist or wane, and there is often a phase of disobedience and defiance. Discipline is needed during this crucial period, but it must be with patience and never overbearing or intimidating. Don’t listen to the old cliché “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”. There is nothing further from the truth, I don’t for one moment believe that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, he can be taught new tricks and all the basic commands whatever his age.

 

It is bound to be a more difficult to break old habits like barking, chasing cars, sleeping on furniture etc., and can be resolved with proper training aids, such as no-bark collars, sonic bark control devices, citronella spray collars, indoor radio fences, and scat mats, if all other resources have been exhausted to resolve these and various other undesirable habits develop or exist. You and your dog must be relaxed before you begin any training session. He can and will know when you are tense or uncomfortable, he can’t learn while he is tense or timid and if your dog or puppy is showing signs of stubbornness or defiance they may be more resistant to teaching, but don’t give in, stay firm, consistent and have a routine, all animals are creatures of habit, so stay with the training. In essence complete relaxation is essential for both dog and trainer, also, make lessons fun for both you and your dog. He will learn much faster, and give you a greater reward for your training efforts, vise-versa.

 

Getting To Know Your Dog or Puppy

 

To train your dog or pup to the best advantage for both, you must get to know their personality, for example there are sensitive or shy dogs who squeal at the slightest noise with disciplinary action and the merest jerk of a training lead, grooming comb or word of discipline, causing you to hurt his feelings and mistrust. Take caution and try to understand this dog or puppy’s personality, this is vital to their mental health and needs to be taken in a very slow, easy manner. If a stronger, more aggressive training method is used with this type of personality it cannot be reversed, and will ultimately result in a very scared, confused pet. Then there is the more assertive type dogs, they may need a stronger form of training and attention spans may need to be focused on, “Fearless” Fun loving, and go for it types of dogs always pushing himself at you for your attention, he jumps on your guests, slobbers on them, forces his “Here I am” on you, your guests, children or the elderly. This personality may or may not need a more aggressive training method, depending on the breed and the owner’s training abilities.

Make the Lessons Fun

Dogs get bored with long training sessions. If you work them for over 20 minutes at a time, they will lose interest and stop listening to you. For a younger dog or puppy, 5 to 10 minutes is long enough for one training session. But do it frequently, and again with, praise or training reward treats.

Basic Dog Training Commands

(1) Leash Training: This is the first and foremost of all dog and puppy training. Say you need to take your pet to the Veterinarian for a check up…this cannot be done without a well leash trained dog or puppy. Work with your dog or puppy daily  DO NOT: pull, drag or force your dog to follow the leash, take it easy…..let them walk to you, stop…say “Good Dog” Reward them with a treat, and let them sit, then, pet, praise them. Give them time, always be patient, they will respond soon to your leash training, it is so very important not to scare them while leash training!!!! They will never feel safe with you!!

 

(2) Heel: You teach your dog to walk on you left side without pulling in front of you; he always walks beside you, comfortably, easily and will never pull at the leash. When he tries to walk in front of you, you jerk back on the lead and say the word “Heel”. Use this command with easy, gentle commands, do not “Yank” on the lead, be very, very gentle or this will cause your dog to become scared and try to bolt and make the “Heel” command frighten your dog, therefore, reversing your training and all trust established with your dog or puppy. Please always use good sense and respond to your dogs action or “Reaction” to “Leash and Heel” Training.

(3) Sit: Pull the leash straight up and while pushing down on his hindquarters, saying the word “Sit”. Most dogs learn this very quickly.

(4) Down: You don’t want your dog or puppy to jump on people, especially, elderly guests, children or anyone else that is coming to visit your home. Your dog needs to learn this after he is confident with his leash training. Grasp the leash or collar just under the dog’s neck and while gently pulling in the downward motion as you say, “Down”

(5) Stay: This is a very important command, as it can save your dog from a situation were harm or injury may occur, and this can be beneficial to the both of you. This command can save you or your dog from being hit by cars, or any other dangerous situation, this can your dogs life. To teach the “Stay” command put your dog in a sitting position and talk a few steps away, and if he attempts to come to you, firmly say “Stay” and stop walking, ask your dog to sit, and start again, keep repeating this procedure until he stays, this may take some time, remember keep the lessons short, and be consistent.

(6) Come: Be sure to do this with a leash or long lead. First put him on the “Stay” command, use the word “Come” and give the leash a light tug toward you, when he responds a comes to you give him praise and or a reward treat and repeat this lesson until your dog is responsive to the command, then you can remove the leash or lead and repeat the lesson. This is one of the easiest lessons dogs learn very quickly.  With all said and these simple, easy to follow training guidelines, you should have a long and happy relationship with your dog or puppy. Note: Never give up, be patient, consistent and always praise!!!! Love your dog like he loves you.

YOUR DOG

“He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog…..You are his life, his love, and his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy ofsuch devotion. “

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Crystal

Leo Enoch asked:


Prior to bringing a dog home, it must be understood that there is a responsibility of someone who owns a dog to take care of it which will include feeding, providing shelter, health care and spending time with the dog. Here are some basic care that you should look into before bringing a dog home:

1. Home.

What kind of home are you going to provide for your dog? The answer to this question sometime depends on what kind of dog you have. Some dog will play most of their time outdoors while others in the house.

If you dog will live most of the time outdoors, then some kind of dog house or kennel will be needed. Fences may also be essential to keep the dog safely in the vicinity.

While for those who spend most of their time in the house, there are many kind of dog beds and indoor kennels that can suit your dog. Bear in mind that the size of dog bed or basket for a puppy might be too small for an adult dog. Find out which one is the most right for the type of dogs you are bringing home

2. Health Care

A new dog or puppy should be taken to a veterinary for examination of their health and they might need immunization against diseases. It is also of great significant to see the vets before bringing your dog home as you can get a proper information on suitable diet, exercise and grooming for your dog.

Your dog should be taken for a scheduled check up each year, some vet might suggest your dog to be spayed for female dog or neutered for a male dog. A healthier dog will certainly be a better friend for you.

3. Feeding

Before bringing back home your new dog, make sure you have some food, food container, water container ready. If it is a puppy, it is also good to have things it can chew on such as nylon bones, squeaky toys, and other toys that is not dangerous for chewing. Do not give them scrap bones as it might suffocate them and caused them injuries.

Regular nourishment is a critical part of taking care of your dog. This will of course be determined by the dog size, type of breed, health and activity level. You should find out information on proper diet and feeding schedule from the dog breeder or when you bring the dog to see the vet.

I do not really believe in buying any commercial dog food off the shelves as a lot of these foods mixed with poison that can kill your dog. Read the labels before buying. Getting out more from your vet is a much better and wiser decision when deciding which food to give to your dog.

4. Exercise

Adequate Exercise beyond any doubt play an important role to the positive growth of the dog. However dog owner should be watchful to match the amount of exercise to the age and ability of the dog.

Through exercise, dogs are exposed to interact more with people, surrounding or even other animals. It will extend the dog personality and skills which will make the dog a happier dog which will create a more positive and significant relationship with its owner.

5. Training

Training is important for the well being of the dog and the people around it. Obedience training is crucial in the early development of the dog. Dog Training can resolve just about all behavior problems that the dog will develop like aggression, biting, destructive chewing, jumping, etc.

The question will be, if you should manage your own dog training or leave it to the professional dog trainer. Since Dog Training is a life long course of dog ownership, it is necessary that you learn how to train your dog especially for basic obedience command and skills that the dog should has.

Skills like eliminating outside the house, staying still at your command. Getting a good dog training manual is essential as correctly training your dog will give you much satisfaction which will has incredible positive impact on your dog.

These 5 basic care should be prepared before bringing home your new found dog. Following these will prepare you for a more fruitful and joyful relationship with your dog.



Sue

Lee Dobbins asked:


Indeed, dogs is man’s best friends. That can be the reason behind every dog owner’s desire to spice up the appearance of their dogs through unusual fashion.

Through the years, dog collars have always been an important and fashionable accessory to dogs, regardless of their breeds. Function-wise, dog collars serve as the handle that links the dogs and the dog leash.

Spiked dog collars have been around for several decades, perhaps, centuries. In 1981, the Museum of Liverpool Life in the United Kingdom started displaying collections of spiked dog collars.

The museum featured a spiked dog collar that has been believed to be worn by a fighting dog in the earlier part of the 19th century. The dog collar was found at an old residential area in Liverpool. The leather collar was spiked with nail, that made observers conclude that it was crafted by a blacksmith.

The unique collection spurred interest among collectors and dog lovers. Since then, dog owners have experimented and started adorning their beloved pets with spiked dog collars.

Why spiked?

You may probably ask why anyone would want the dog collars of their pets spiked? The reason is plain and logical. Spiked dog collars are aimed at giving dogs protection from potential attackers and predators.

Thus, through that function, it can be inferred that the early society, which started using the collars, had paid significant regard to dogs of their time. Be reminded that in the 19th century to early 20th century, people took care of dogs for special purposes.

Dogs were either security and body guards or a working companion, especially to farmers, who needed to guard their crops from smaller animals, and hunters, who needed to easily find the body of their animal victims.

Thus, spikes were installed at collars so that no predator of larger animal can harm the dog because the spikes would serve as a natural protection.

Modern uses

But nowadays, that function has truly evolved. Spiked dog collars are now worn by dogs not just for protection, but most importantly, for fashion.

Dog owners find pleasure in adorning their dogs with novelty accessories that range from spiked dog collars to small apparels that humanize the pets.

Gone were the days when spiked dog collars were only worn by hunter and fighting dogs. Currently, these collars are provided to dogs, regardless of their functions and breeds.

It is also rather unusual to note that most dogs with spiked dog collars are not even leashed. That means, the collars are not attached to the dog to help link it to a dog leash. You may abruptly conclude that nowadays, dog owners buy spiked dog collars to adorn dogs.

Buying spiked dog collars

Every pet shop and pet accessory shops in your vicinity certainly sells spiked dog collars. It has indeed become a necessity for these shops because every dog owner, at one point or another, would surely be lured at getting spiked dog collars for their pet companions.

That is why you surely won’t have a hard time finding and buying spiked dog collars. There are also a wide array of varieties for thise dog accessory and you would certainly tire and fall indecisive upon finding those fashionable collars.

Spiked dog collars also made sure the product would endure the test of time by making them extra fashionable and blending with attractive colors and designs.

The prices for spiked dog collars, however also vary. As usual, the prettier it gets, the more expensive it becomes. Leather collars are also more costly than the synthetic leather versions of the product.

Where to purchase spiked dog collars

There are numerous venues where you can buy spiked dog collars. Aside from the local pet shop and pet accessories store in your area, you could log online through an Internet shopping firm.

E-commerce surely moved to make it covered. You could purchase these dog collars from your favorite and reliable online shopping or auctioneering Web site. Usual transaction process for online trading applies.

Special shops also accept pre-orders for especially made and customized spiked dog collars. Ask your friends and animal aficionados and you would surely find these accessory makers.

Moreover, invest in dog accessories. It would be worth realizing that your dog is not just an eye candy, but also protected from possible attackers.



Marion

Groshan Fabiola asked:


People are in search for a place where they can find many special animal products, a store that spares them from wasting time searching the whole city for a perfect dog collar or dog toy.

Nowadays, there are specially designed dog stores to fulfill all your little companion’s desires. Dog products are found in a large number in these stores and of course, in various models. The dog stores have hundreds of dog toys, collars, treats and bones, hundreds of dog beds and many other dog products. The owners of a dog store are looking to bring their customers the best and most modern dog products, in order to satisfy even the most pretentious client.

When a dog comes into a family he will need a place of his own where to rest and sleep. A dog bed is the best solution for this. Dogs need a bed that matches their size because if the bed is too small it will be quite uncomfortable for the dog to sleep in it.

In large dog stores you can find dog beds that have different sizes, are different shaped and are made out of different materials. This dog products are so many that is impossible not to find one suitable bed for your dog. Some of the beds are designed to give the possibility of the dog owner to carry its pet from place to place without disturbing its sleep.

If you decide to keep your dog outside the house, you should consider buying your pet a dog house. This dog products come in different shapes, and sizes, some are large some are small, some even have a porch. Of course, inside the dog house a blanket will be placed.

When eating if the dog bowl is not adjusted to the size of the dog, problems can appear. The dog will not be able to eat or drink properly, and will make a mess after eating is done. These specially designed dog stores bring on the newest dog bowls and allow you to select from hundreds of models. They even have elevated bowls which makes the cleaning up process after eating is done quite easy. Also, they have automatic dog feeders which are of help if you leave home for the whole day and no one is available to feed your dog.

Dog food is also found in a dog store, in different shapes, sizes and forms. Picking up the right food means: choosing the right food for the right age group: puppies, adult dogs or senior pets. Within the age group pick the right dog weight category; try different types of food for your dog to get a feel for what he likes and dislikes and offer your dog variety because no one likes eating the same things every day.

When choosing a treat for your pet the size is an important factor. The dog treat should not be too small to avoid the dog from swallowing it in one piece and possibly chocking on it. The dog products (bones and treats) found at the dog stores are specially designed to prevent dog chocking and other possible injuries.

Dog stores also come with a variety of dog cages, cages accessories, dog gates, dog crates, dog auto barriers and dog strollers.

Neither clothing misses from a dog store which considers itself well prepared for the clients: T-shirts, outdoor gears, costumes, boots, sweaters and jackets are available in different sizes, models and colors for your special dog.

Other dog products are health care products: vitamins, sprays for breath, dental floss, medications, and other special puppy products.

Also, travel kits for your dog are available. All you need for your dog when traveling with him/her is contained in the special travel kits.

If you are a dog lover you can buy yourself or you dog jewelry: silver dog bone charms, sterling silver dog in bed charm or silver charms bracelets.

These new large dog stores seem to have a tremendous selection of dog supplies, which should spare the dog owners from wasting time going to other neighborhood dog stores when they can achieve all they want from this dog store.

If you are looking for a large variety of dog supplies visit our online dog store. At http://www.familypet.com you will find any dog products that will make your beloved pets life happy.



Louise

stevemorbitzer asked:


Mutt Jeff are both in the cell and have full bodies.

David

Nipivy asked:


The best dog I’ve owned is a wolf-German Shepherd cross. Smartest, most loyal, most trustworthy, most beautiful dog ever. I do not condone breeding hybrids (mine was a rescue) but he’s such a lovely dog!

Previous to this, I’ve had a Pit Bull (also a wonderful family dog), a Doberman-Terrier mix (perhaps the smartest dog I’ve ever owned) and a Labrador (the most neurotic).

What has been your best dog?

Geraldine

FiFi asked:


Why is it that a mixed breed dog, say a Chihuahua and Dachsund are being sold for hundred of dollars? Mutts are just that mutts! Not papered and should not be selling for those kinds of prices. I want a Bicho Frise/Yorkie mix and can’t find one cheap.

Clifford

Shepherdgirl § asked:


mutt (mt)
n. Informal
1. A mongrel dog.
Noun 1. mutt - an inferior dog or one of mixed breed

mon·grel (mnggrl, mng-)
n.
1. An animal or a plant resulting from various interbreedings, especially a dog of mixed or undetermined breed.
2. A cross between different breeds, groups, or varieties, especially a mixture that is or appears to be incongruous.
adj.
Of mixed origin or character.

These are the definition in the dictionary so why do people get angry over the use of these words and why do the BYB that breed mutts get angry when you point it out? Even if they are using two pure bred dogs to create the mutts, the pups they produce are in fact MUTTS. So with all the mutts dying in shelters why deliberately create more?
No, I am sorry but it is 2 or more different breeds.
No I did not post to to get cloned but if it happens, I will have some fun with it.
Nobody is saying a mutt is bad but it is bad that people deliberately create them and charge a lot of money for them.
Melinda, did you read the definition? It is not my definition, it is from the dictionary but I guess YOU would know better.
Help, I do not breed at all, I prefer not to be part of the problem and I do not need to make my dogs into living ATMs.
You really should read the definition of the word mutt, once again it is a cross between different breeds so that means you breed MUTTS. I would like to see some proof about mutts being heathier than pure breds. The only reason you can say that is because breeders such as yourself do not do the necessary health and genetic test that pure bred breeders do and there is no record kept on the health and genetic issues that are suffered by mutts. You can find out the truth by going to the vet offices in your area and ask. It is not true that mutts are heathier.

Tonya