I am often asked where I get my dog biscuits and doggie treats from, because they go down so well with all the other dogs as well as my own. When our friends discover that I make them so they are the original Homemade Dog Biscuits or Homemade Doggie treats, depending on what I have with me, they all want the recipe, so I thought.. Do it the easy way and show them How to make Homemade Dog Biscuits and homemade doggie treats. These are so easy and great for training, the dogs love them!

Now if you like these, and I am sure you will, you will also find this recipe and hundreds more in this Homemade Dog Food recipe book. It’s a gem and we now use a variety of recipes and don’t buy any supermarket dog food.

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I often wonder when people will learn that admonishing a dog for doing the right thing is a serious step in the wrong direction.

Think about it, you dog takes off to play with a friend, of chase a brid, you know, the normal things a dog does… You call and call and eventually the dog returns, having had a terrific time only to get walloped for their sins. What sort of message does this send?

To a dog, it’s very simple: I come back and all I feel is PAIN! So why do I came back if I know this is going to happen? Who is the Dumb one??? The dog or the Owner?

The issue is not what the dog got up to, that is irrelevant, the dog needs to have a reason to do something. In this case return to their owner, AND have their owner PLEASED they returned, not vent their frustration on the dog’s backside! Is it any wonder some owners have trouble training their dog?

All training must be based on positive reinforcement of the correct actions undertaken by the dog. the dog MUST recognise they have done good, done what their owner asked them to do, it is so simple, yet many dog owners just don’t get it. If you develop fear in a dog, no matter how much they love you, it will establish a mental barrier to any action request, because the dog does not know what the consequences will be, so they are understandably reluctant to do what is asked.

If on the other hand a dog realises that if it responds the correct way, it is congratulated for it’s actions, the dog is much more likely to comply. Yes commands MUST be simple, ‘Sit’, ‘Stay’, ‘Come’ and so on, 1 word commands preceded by the dogs name in order to attract the dog’s attention before the request is given. If the command is long and complex, you may as well be talking gibberish, your dog won’t understand.

So training is really pretty simple, ignore what goes wrong and reinforce what goes right. When I say reinforce, I mean put some effort into it, small special food rewards, a good rub and congratulatory pat, a quick game with a ball, anything that means something special.

Have you ever seen the TV docos on Customs or Drug searches where a dog finds a drug concealment. What does the dog handler do afterwards? Yes, they give their dog a special toy or a big pat and play, they are telling their dog they have done well. This is behavioural reinforcement and is the most powerful training tool, bar none.

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Obedience training is one of the best things you can do for your fox terrier and yourself. This is both rewarding and fun and will enrich your relationship with your new puppy. Fox terrier obedience training is an ongoing process that occurs during specified training sessions and through the rest of your fox terrier’s day. Continue reading →

Us humans are not the only ones who suffer from allergies, canine allergies are very common and can be very debilitating for your dog. Dogs may be allergic to food, fleas, airborne pollutants as well as their own fur. Finding out what is causing the allergy is better than simply doling out medication, which may have side effects. However this is easier said than done especially if your dog has more than one allergy. Continue reading →

 Are you one of those kind hearted folks that believes sharing anything that you can eat with your dog is one way of showing your love for your furry friend, eh? Well, you’re wrong. Don’t you know that chocolate is poisonous for your dog?

There are so many dog lovers who think they are giving something good when they dole out chocolate to their dog. The fact is, they are slowly killing their pet. One dog owner was puzzled why his dog always had a skin allergy and kept on scratching until it bled. On visiting their vet they discovered that the foods they were treating their dog with, were the ones their pet suffer.

Naturally, the vet prescribed some cortico-steriods but should have told the owner to feed a proper diet for the poor, suffering dog, but then again, maybe the vet didn’t know about the chocolate issue. This tragically is only the tip of the iceberg so to speak, there are many foods that dogs should never get. So if you are really concerned about your pet’s health, there is a book called the Dog Food Secrets.

This book is what every dog owner should get and you know why? It will tell each dog owner about the correct dog food diet to maintain the health of their pets and give them a long life. In this book, you will be surprised to learn the other dog foods which are far from beneficial to the health of your dog and the dog foods that are actually making your dog sick. Dog Food Secrets is also filled with lots of useful and life-saving information aside from the right dog diet.

So, if you really want to know more about dogs, dog health and dog diet, you should have this book with you by now. You will also learn from this book why some people consider Dog Food Secrets an essential addition to their dog management library.

Let Your Dog Die Young!

The problem of where to buy Parvaid doesn’t seem like it should be too hard - just go to the local store and pick up a bottle.

Sorry, but you know that life is usually a lot more compex than that!

Parvaid is an herbal product that is chemical and synthetic-free. It is both safe and effective. Unfortunately, it is not a chemical-based drug, which means that most vets who are trained in Western Medicine entirely discount organic products as just some alternative solution that can’t possibly work as it is not “FDA”-approved. Continue reading →

In order that your dog grows properly and remains healthy, he needs access to certain vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. They provide him with energy and help support his metabolism. They also contribute to the rebuilding of muscles that have become inflamed or stressed. In effect, nutrients are the building blocks of your canine’s overall health. Continue reading →

I got a call today from one of my partners, who wanted to tell me about what one of the participants in our test group had told him. Our test group had tested my ultra pure pharmaceutical grade fish oil for a few months, before it was released, and the female participant that had spoken to my partner was one of our lucky subjects. Continue reading →

Shiba Inu. The 'Little Brushwood Dog'

 The Shiba Inu is an ancient Japanese breed which has a reputation as a strong willed hunting dog. It’s original breeding was for flushing small game so is a dog with a high intelligence and this needs to be considered when buying a Shiba Inu as a pet and the subsequent training.

If you do not have the mental fortitude to establish yourself in the ‘Alpha’ role, this breed has the capacity to dominate the house. Yes they are a loyal, loving companion, excellent with children and relatively low maintenance, but their intelligence demands exercising and challenging.

Being a smallish dog, they are well suitable for appartment living, but never consider them as a dog not requiring exercise. Being originally bred for hunting, they require a considerable amout of exercise, preferrably off leash, but if not well trained, once running free they will be off into the way beyond and only return when they want to.

Training and socialisation must be started early, and if in a family environment, a clear understanding of the single word commands must be established and adhered to by all, otherwise the Shibu will walk all over you. One command, one action and as with any working dog, singel word clarity is the only way to succeed.

The principals are simple; Sit, Stay, Come, Free and so on. ‘Come’ in particular can enhanced by a visual signal such as arms high, directly upward, which offers a visual recognition over a long distance. I use this with my Border Collie cross and it works well. All I have to do is call his name, “Come” and raise my arms and he will return from a long way off.

The Shibu is a awesome dog, free from health problems and very loyal, so don’t let this put you off, just make sure you train correctly and consistently from an early age and establish yourself in the “Alpha” role from the beginning.

An excellent way of training a Shibu and many other dogs is by using a clicker to acknowledge a correct response from the dog, the dogs treat it like a game and they learn very quickly, so if you want to give this a try, check out the Clicker Training manual.

The Wonderful Basset Hound is a Medium/Large dog that weighs anywhere between 45-75 pounds. Their height usually being 11″ to 15″. The Basset Hound is long and low and their height/weight ratio makes their already short legs look even shorter. In fact, their name comes from the French word “bas” which means low. Continue reading →