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Posted September 13th, 2011 by admin
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Getting The Best Dog Bed
If you own a dog, especially an older one, getting a good dog bed is a really great gift to give your beloved pet. The need a good place to rest and sleep just like us. After all, you wouldn't want to bed down in an uncomfortable mattress or sleep on a hard surface all night.
Sleeping on the floor or even on a bad or uneven bed isn't the best thing for a dog to do. As they get older it becomes even more important that they have a really good dog bed to sleep in.
The other reason to get a dog bed is, of course, to keep them off of yours or off of the best couch in the house. If you don't want them all over your furniture, get them a comfortable bed of their own that they will love and use for a long time.
From the simplest dog beds to the more elaborate types, there are many to choose from. Some are more or less like large bean bags, some are donuts or round pet beds. There are also bolster dog beds, which have sort of a pillow going all around the outer edge of the bed. Dogs like to use this as a pillow for their head while they sleep. Then there is the orthopedic dog bed and memory foam beds, which are among the best you can get.
There are also outdoor dog beds which are made for outdoor areas like the back porch and there are also heated dog beds. These are great for dogs, especially during the cold winter months. Even when you have the heat in the house cranked up, the floor can sometimes stay cold and it's not good for your dogs bones and joints. A heated dog bed will keep your canine pal comfy and warm the whole time like a warm blanket.
Another option you may want to look into is getting a waterproof dog bed. We have all taken our dog out for a walk when it is raining and wet outside. Whether we want to or not, we have to go out on those miserable days when the rain is pouring and we both get soaked. After a good towel dry, dogs still have some moisture left on their coat and skin. The nice part about a waterproof dog bed is that your dog can lay on this type of pet bed without getting it soaked on the inside where the water stays put. These beds are made for this so they do not get ruined every time your water soaked pooch rests on them. For those dogs that prefer to stay out on the porch or outside near their kennel or dog house, they are much happier on a waterproof bed than a conventional one that soaks up the water. It's not only a comfortable resting spot for sleeping and lying down, but it will last longer too.
Not all dog beds are the same just as not all dogs age the same. When your dog gets older, he or she will most likely develop the same types of aches and pains due to joint problems that humans do. When your dog starts to slow down due to joint pain, inflammation and arthritis, the best thing you can do is to look into getting them a memory foam dog bed.
As soon as your are aware that you dog is suffering from orthopedic issues, the floor is simply not a good place for them to sleep. Even a conventional dog bed just will not do. The even balance of a dog's weight is more important at this stage of their life than at any time before. A bumpy or uneven bed is not good for the existing joint pain and can actually worsen the dog's problems over time.
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September 13th, 2011 - 6:13 am
I’ll actually try to answer your question rather than judge you….to begin with, each session should be kept short – say 10-15 minutes. Then rest, play, whatever. You can do more than one session per day. You can gradually increase the length of each session – but keep an eye on your dog. As soon as he/she starts to "turn off", end the session on a positive note. Stay positive, have fun, and good luck!
Add: Misa M – I like that "count to 10" tip – I’ll have to try that. Thanks!
Edit – Ty – so why does clicker training work for whales and dolphins, but not for dogs? What’s the difference in the training?
Edit – Hi Greekman – my wee dog doesn’t need a prong collar. I’m not against them, and if I had a large dog, I’d look into using them. And there are no cars in my garage when we’re doing teeter training, so really not much of an issue there. I don’t use a clicker for basic training. I’m using it to shape behaviours that need to be taught in small steps – like the teeter – without actually *stopping* the dog. A clicker for most training? No. For shaping behaviours that are otherwise hard to teach properly? Yes.
September 13th, 2011 - 6:13 am
Clicker training is a fad that has been around a long time.
It is a useless piece of training equipment that will never replace your voice as a marker.
No real dog will ever be trained with a clicker and chicken pieces.
Kip’s mom…since you asked, teh difference between a whale and a dog is that you cannot put a prong collar on a whale or a dolphin, but you can on a dog.
The other issue with this is that when a whale does not recall, it simply goes to the other end of the tank, not so much for the dog that runs across a 6 lane road and goes "splat"…
I have had experience with dolphins trained for the US Navy with a clicker and the trainers will tell you up front that they expect and understand that over half of the animals trained with the clicker will be lost and gone once they hit the open water and freedom.
Imagine a dolphin that is worth several million dollars gone in under 2 seconds?
I would not want that to happen with one of my sevarl thousand dollars worth of work dogs.
Nope, traditional methods based on reward and compulsion along with applied stress work best on every dog, bar none and have for at least 50 years now.
Hope I helped!!
September 13th, 2011 - 6:13 am
clickers are great! I used them to train my dog how to sit stand and lie down it is wonderful. My sessions were about 5-10 minuites a day or 30 mins and it will know how to sit! only click after it does the trick and use meat treats like ham1
September 13th, 2011 - 6:13 am
You can get a complete clicker training kit here:
http://www.clickertraining.com/dogtraining
I’m using it with my cat. I keep each session short, and end it while he’s still interested.
Find your dog’s favorite treat and use that as his reward. The timing of the CLICK is important. You want to click while he’s doing what you want. If you say "sit", the second his bum hits the floor, you should click, because the click marks the behavior that gets the treat.
Be consistent. Be patient. Have fun!
September 13th, 2011 - 6:13 am
We are currently enrolled in obedience school and the only thing good that I can see about clickers is that the dog will come to you in a heartbeat cause it knows it will get a treat. This clicker thing drives me NUTS! You have to have a clicker in one hand, a treat in the other and STILL have to say GOOD BOY or GOOD GIRL on top of that. If I could get the $$ I paid for the class back, I would but alas I can’t so we just practice the commands without the clicker. Oh I’m sorry and to get to your question, practice sessions at home are about 5-10 minutes 3 or 4 times a day and the class is an hour long. EDIT: I’m not judging anyone…I’m just saying that this clicker drives ME nuts. My dog just loves my praise and the treat and couldn’t care less about the clicker. Maybe it’s a great way to train but I hate having to have my hands full with leash, clicker, treat etc.
September 13th, 2011 - 6:13 am
Clicker training is based on science. It’s the clearest, fastest, and most fun way to train. Check
http://clickertraining.com/
for demo videos.
I ask my students to count out 10 treats per session. It’s very hard for humans to be "on a roll" with the dog and accidentally go for too long. Counting out your treats and ending when you reach 10 is a good habit to learn – that way, you’ll always leave your dog wanting to do more! which is a great way to build in enthusiasm for working with you. Have fun!
September 13th, 2011 - 6:13 am
Depends on the age of the dog. No matter the method, puppies should have no more than a few minutes to 10 minutes of training per session depending on age. Longer for older dogs with good attention spans. Do what your dog can handle.
If he/she appears to being getting frustrated or losing interest, the training session has gone on too long.
September 13th, 2011 - 6:13 am
Clickers are fad training. Great for whales and dolphins, unnecessary for man’s best friend.
ADDED: Kips Mom, I’m not judging. I’m giving my opinion. Of course you will find tons of trainers who recommend them, can’t be a fad without throngs of followers.