I taught Alvin puppy obedience commands using the It's PAWSible! Dog Training and Puppy Training DVD. Since I got one of the FLIP HD Camcorders, I can demonstrate what he learned on video.
The Leave It Command is taught in three parts. See http://squidoo.com/puppy-training-tip-leave-it.
By far the hardest part is to get the dog to look at you BEFORE you release him with an OK. Alvin does it perfectly. Simon took a while before looking up in the training process - dogs tend to focus on the treat. Wouldn't you if it was something you wanted to eat?
Training your puppy to Leave It requires some patience, but it's worth the effort when the dog passes up on something that could hurt him.
Training specifics are spelled out for you in the 5-week program on the It's PAWSible! DVD. See the DVD review: http://squidoo.com/dog-training-dvd-review.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Luxating Patella (Trick Knee) In Dogs - Ebook Tells The Whole Story
Has the vet recommended luxating patella surgery for your dog? Can't decide what to do?
Want to know what'll happen before, during, and after the surgery?
Ever consider how you'll handle the dog's recovery?
What if you have another dog? How do you keep them separated during the recovery period?
Want to know what'll happen before, during, and after the surgery?
Ever consider how you'll handle the dog's recovery?
What if you have another dog? How do you keep them separated during the recovery period?
Simon A Few Days After Luxating Patella Surgery
Monday, August 2, 2010
Luxating Patella Surgery - Simon's Mid-Recovery Period Swelling
Today is 3 weeks to the day from Simon's surgery day.
I noticed some swelling around the area of the top 2 stitches. That of course meant a call into the animal hospital. The surgeon's "staff member" asked me to bring him in.
After an exam by several hospital doctors, the diagnosis was swelling around the internal stitching because they could actually feel the stitch causing the problem. Since Simon is walking fine and experiencing no pain, we are supposed to "wait and see." If it's any bigger in 2 days, there'll be another trip to the hospital for a re-assessment.
Turns out there's a level of difficultly associated with getting a good shot of the area to use as a benchmark, but I did measure it (as instructed) - it's about an inch long, although it appears bigger in this photo:
I noticed some swelling around the area of the top 2 stitches. That of course meant a call into the animal hospital. The surgeon's "staff member" asked me to bring him in.
After an exam by several hospital doctors, the diagnosis was swelling around the internal stitching because they could actually feel the stitch causing the problem. Since Simon is walking fine and experiencing no pain, we are supposed to "wait and see." If it's any bigger in 2 days, there'll be another trip to the hospital for a re-assessment.
Turns out there's a level of difficultly associated with getting a good shot of the area to use as a benchmark, but I did measure it (as instructed) - it's about an inch long, although it appears bigger in this photo:
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