I wrote a few months ago about Alfie’s problems with Alopecia, causing large bare patches on his skin. The poor little chap looked very sorry for himself. I suggested that they try applying Ascabiol, a little-known product that can be bought over the counter from your local chemist. We used it as Kevin’s treatment for eczema a couple of years ago with good results. It only costs around £3, much cheaper than a visit to the vet.

Why did I do it? I foolishly bought Kev’s Dad a Sonos home sound system for Christmas, enabling him to play almost any track of his choosing plus radio stations, and control them remotely. It is operated via a Smartphone through your own home speaker system, and it has its own speakers as well. Unfortunately it has led to a few arguments about noise levels. he wants to turn it up and I want it quieter.I can control the system from my laptop as well, so this leads to lots of childish games.

The time has come to let another dog into our lives, and I am really looking forward to adopting a dog again.

Spice

Tye

I have been following the story of a lovely-looking Jack Russell called Spice, he’s an active young boy so he’d give me plenty of exercise. He reminds me very much of  Tye, brother of Sadie, who we care for from time to time.

Spice is a lot browner across his body but they both have the same lovely face.  I’m smitten.  If you are interested in adopting Spice, you can find his story over at Rescue Remedies

Be Prepared For The First Class At Puppy Training School

You are doing your puppy a great favor by taking it to Puppy Training School and here are some guidelines on what to except. It is advisable to wear shoes with low heels and soft soles and that you dress in casual comfortable clothes as you will be totally involved in the training of your puppy. It is not unusual to have to sit on the floor with your puppy

You probably will also need a pocket or waist bag for tit-bits and it is a good idea to wear trousers if possible as skirts tend to flap in a dog’s face.

These tips will help you prepare your puppy too. Place a collar on your puppy long before the first day at school so that it is totally used to wearing one at its first class.

You don’t want an over excited puppy arriving at school on its first day, so if you need to take the puppy by car to the venue ensure that the puppy is used to travelling in the car.

It is not a good idea to feed your puppy just before leaving for class. If their meal time is due rather feed it an hour or so before you leave and then let it spend time in the garden so that it can do its business. The last thing you want is to have to clean up accidents in the middle of class!

By arriving at the Puppy School in good time will help your puppy as it will then have time to get acquainted with the area, have another run around outside and greet the other puppies attending the class.

You will I am sure find that there are a variety of dogs attending the same puppy class, but this will not be a problem if your puppy is already used to socializing with other dogs.

Be prepared to give the puppy a lot of reassurance and love as it may be a little nervous if your puppy is not used to other dogs. I recommend choosing a spot next to another puppy of similar size to your own.

It really is important if you have enrolled your puppy at Puppy School for a full course that you attend all the classes with your puppy. However, if your puppy is not well, it is still worth your while to attend the class without your puppy and then once it is feeling better you can catch up with the training at home.

Be sure to give your puppy lots of praise during and at the end of each class and remember to do your homework before the next lesson and practice what you both have learnt in the training when you get home.

As consistency in training a puppy is very important share the commands and training techniques that you learnt at the puppy school with the other members of your family so that you all use the same commands and avoid confusing the puppy.

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Low Dander Dogs

When you have difficulties with dog allergies, it is almost unthinkable to consider owning a dog. However, with a hypoallergenic dog, owning a dog is a real possibility. Getting a non allergic dog breed makes having a dog a joy rather than a painful experience. Learn which breeds usually work for dog allergy sufferers.

American Hairless Terrier

The American Hairless Terrier is very good for people suffering from allergies. Studies have shown that they’re the best choice for anyone who can’t tolerate even some hypoallergenic dogs. Plus, they don’t have hair which makes them less likely to accumulate dust and other particles that could prove to be allergic for most people. It is a wonderful experience for dog allergy sufferers to actually own dog without allergy symptoms. These kinds of report have been linked to the American Hairless Terrier. The feeling is even more emotional as they cry at the fact that they can touch a dog without an allergic reaction. If you want a allergy free dog, the American Hairless Terrier is an ideal companion.

Basenji

The Basenji is another good choice for people who suffer from allergic reactions. Unlike cats, dogs generally do not wash themselves. Basenji breed dogs wash themselves. It licks itself and at the same time it has no particular doggie smell which makes it highly convenient for you since little to no grooming is needed. Also, the Basenji doesn’t shed a lot of hair like most dogs do. Sometimes it doesn’t even shed at all. This particular fact makes the Basenji a very good choice as a household pet, and especially for people who are very allergic to dogs that shed a lot of hair.

Bolognese

Like the Basenji, the Bolognese breed is a dog that sheds almost no hair at all. The added bonus is that they are so beautiful to look at and very huggable. However, they do have hair but yet they don’t really shed them. You do however need to brush their hair from time to time because they tend to get long. An additional reason why these dogs are good for people with allergies is that they do not have any dog odor. This is a good choice for any household too since they can be content without a yard.

Cairn Terrier

Cairn Terriers are another breed type that sheds almost no hair at all. They are a good choice for allergic people. However, keep in mind that you should not feed this dog too much because they tend to get overweight easily. Cairn Terriers are lovely dogs that need enough exercise everyday. It’s recommended that you play and exercise with this dog breed so you can have some exercise too.

Giant Schnauzer

The Giant Schnauzer is dog breed that has a large and powerful build. Its bushy eyebrows, beard and whiskers are lovely to look at. This particular dog is very good for people who have a lot of allergic reactions simply because it sheds little to no hair. The Giant Schnauzer’s wiry hair is relatively easy to groom as long as you do it at least 4 times a year. Also, they don’t have dog odor, which makes it another good reason why allergic people should choose this dog.

Poodle

Poodles are an excellent choice for people who suffer from a lot of allergens. They’re practically very smart and easy to train. They’ve been bred as swimmers and are used to being washed and cleaned. Poodles, though easy to groom, really need daily brushing as well as regular baths, hair cuts and nail trimming. The Standard Poodle sheds almost no hair at all and is chosen by a lot of allergy sufferers compared to most other hypoallergenic dogs simply because of its intelligence and good nature.

Shih-Tzu

The Shih-Tzu is a lovable double-coated dog that is both happy and hardy. They’re courageous and clever and are particularly playful with such high energy levels. As long as they’re kept very well-groomed, an allergy sufferer won’t have problems with this breed type. They tend to shed very little skin dander and are used to being washed and cleaned.

So those are some of the basic types of hypoallergenic dog breeds. If you desire a dog that will not cause poor health, non allergic dogs are a great solution that allow you to be allergy-free while owning a dog.

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How to Stop A Dog From Barking

I began my research into how to stop a dog from barking after six, let me repeat, six very long and irritating months of listening to my pooch bark at absolutely everything! Marley, a Bichon-Shitzu mix, came to me as a birthday present and Wow… she sure was as cute as a button! We fell in love immediately.

I did however begin to notice that she was very skittish and she would start barking at what appeared to be nothing at all from time to time. The more she grew, the more skittish she became. The more skittish she became the more she barked. Eventually, she even barked at her own shadow. Literally!

Through research, patience and persistence, I discovered ways to help her overcome her need to bark.

* Why Does a Dog Bark in the First Place?

A dog barks as a form of communication. It can be that your dog is barking to warn you of impending danger, your dog could be bored, it can be welcoming you home, or if it’s like my little dog Marley… it just barks to bark! Barking is about attention. Even when you shout, “STOP BARKING” at the top of your lungs you are giving your dog a form of attention. And all to often, shouting at your dog is ineffective. What is really happening is the creation of a cycle that goes something like this. Bark plus shouting equals your dog’s interpretation of a weird form of affection.

* Here’s A Quick “How to Stop A Dog from Barking” Training Method

1. When your dog barks at inappropriate times, go immediately to her and with a firm elevated voice say “NO”, then quickly spritz your dog in the face with water from a clean spray bottle. If you don’t want to use this water method then quickly, after saying “NO”, flick your dog with two fingers on the top of its nose. Either method will induce an unpleasant consequence after a barking episode.

NOTE: It should never be your intention to hurt or harm your dog in anyway! Don’t use so much force that you inflict pain upon your dog. You just want your pooch to experience an unpleasant consequence, however it should only be enough to make him or her think twice about barking.

It is very important to use a firm verbal command and the spray water or corrective nose tap method every time your dog barks inappropriately.

2. Go to him immediately during a barking episode instead of calling him to you. You must do this each and every time he barks otherwise he will never learn how “not to bark”.

3. You must be persistent and consistent with this training method. If you’re not… your dog will be persistent and consistent with his barking.

4. Reward your dog when he is a quiet dog! You can offer a treat or even playing with him when he’s quiet will work just as well. Remember your dog may be barking for attention. So when he or she is quiet, give them some.

When you can make being quiet more pleasant than barking, then and only then will barking become a thing of the past.

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Mary Edison is a health enthusiast for people and their pets. She is a freelance writer. Through her articles, she supports products and services that nurture the quality of life for all living things.