October 2008

If you are wanting a chocolate Labrador for sale then please read this article.

Why would you want a chocolate Labrador Retriever? That’s a question that I often ask myself, as I receive various requests for information about them.

Having been involved with Labrador Retrievers for many years now, and having also observed numerous Labrador Retrievers, including chocolate, I find it difficult to justify the additional price often charged for chocolate Labrador Retrievers locally.

The yellow and black Labrador Retrievers have been bred now for many, many, years.

This opinion is also shared with various other Labrador Breeders to whom I have spoken.

Some Labrador Breeders have felt that the ‘gene pool’ for the chocolate Labradors is much smaller than those of the yellow and black Labradors. And this smaller gene pool, could contribute to more inbreeding etc and/or maximum inbreeding depression.

This certainly seems to make sense to me, and I can’t see why this wouldn’t be the case?

From my personal experience, the vast majority of the chocolate Labrador Retrievers seem to me to be different to the yellow and black Labrador Retrievers, not only physically (obviously their color, but other elements also), but also in respect of their temperament, etc.

Some of the chocolate Labrador Retrievers that I have observed have had temperaments etc more like kelpies etc than Labradors. And some of the chocolate Labrador Retrievers I have observed have had temperaments etc with a combination of being very shy, fearful, etc combined with aggression (seemingly through a heightened sense of fear).

Also, I have seen chocolate Labradors with hereditary diseases, such as ectropion, which is a defect with their eyes which involves their eyelid being lose or turning outwards, which increases risks of foreign bodies (such as grass seeds, etc) being able to get under their eyelid/s. This in turn can then cause other health problems etc, which may need Veterinary attention.

Another eye condition, which is also accepted as being hereditary, is entropion, which is the opposite to ectropion. With entropion, the eyelid turns inwards, and can irritate the eye by (for example) the eye-lashed rubbing against the eye.

Some Veterinarians will operate on the eyelid/s to remove the defective part, in order to try and reduce the associated risks or health problems. But, of course, dogs with these problems should not be used for breeding, in my opinion (and that of some Vets) as they may produce offspring with the same or similar eye problems etc.

However, there are some Labrador breeders of chocolate Labradors who knowingly continue to breed from Labradors that have hereditary eye problem, and produce offspring with problems.

I know of cases that have even been reported to the appropriate controlling body, and to the best of my knowledge, nothing has been done to prevent the reported Labrador breeders from continuing to breed from defective breeding animals, and producing defective offspring, which they sell to the unsuspecting public!

There have also been cases (for example) a senior official from a Labrador Retriever Club ‘endorsing’ a Labrador Breeder that was using defective breeding Labradors and producing defective puppies.

Please don’t assume that ALL chocolate Labradors are defective etc, as I am certainly NOT suggesting this. But I certainly believe that generally, I would prefer a yellow or black Labrador over a chocolate Labrador, and that if I had to have a chocolate Labrador, then I would do a LOT of research etc about the parents, their health and temperament, etc before accepting it.

Read more about Labrador puppies for sale in NSW and Labrador breeders Australia.

Also read more how to house train your dog.

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There are literally hundreds of different breeds of dog that you can choose from, but the Yorkshire Terrier is definitely one of the best. They are very loyal, loving and kind dogs, and make great family pets. You are going to want to make sure that they are well behaved, and this is where Yorkshire Terrier training comes into play.

You can do all of the training yourself, as there are certain exercises and tips that you can use which will help you to have great success with your Yorkie. Keep in mind that Yorkies particularly tend to have troubles learning socialization and housebreaking. They are very standoffish by nature and need extensive exposure to people as well as to unusual sights and sounds. You want them to be able to interact not only with other people but with other dogs as well. If you do not socialize them properly they make become suspicious or shy, and this can make them very difficult to deal with.
When it comes to the subject of Yorkshire Terrier training, there are a few things in particular that you are going to want to keep in mind. The first is patience. You absolutely are going to need to have patience throughout a process such as this, especially with a breed like the Yorkshire Terrier because they tend to be very stubborn and often lose focus. You should never miss even a day of training when it is with a Yorkshire Terrier, because they have such short memories and are likely to forget everything you have taught them.

Also know that your little puppy is totally dependent on you, just like a child, to help him habituate and fit into the domesticated world. It is your guidance that is going to help lead the dog and mold him into the adult dog that he is one day going to be. It is important with all dog training but particularly so with Yorkies that you use lots of encouragement and praise. You also want to remember to reward your dog every time they do something right so that they understand when they are right and when they are wrong.
The best idea is to learn a bit more about Yorkshire Terrier paper training and then from this determine whether you would rather do the work yourself or have a professional do the work for you. In any case, paper training will require twenty-four hour a day monitoring. Crate train your Yorkie for the times you are away from home and place papers in the spot that you have chosen for your pet to go. Praise your dog each time it eliminates in the right place and clean up any accidents immediately to avoid recurrences.

Also keep in mind that there are some great resources out there when it comes to dog training, so you should never feel as though you have no options here. The Internet for one can be one of the best resources of all, as with it you are able to browse through literally hundreds of different websites and get information in a matter of minutes, something that you would obviously not be able to do otherwise.

Yorkshire Terrier training is going to be a critical part of the raising of your little puppy. Dog training can definitely be a bit trying, but if you need help there are plenty of dog training books out there which will be useful to you here.

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There are some Shar Pei problems that are easily solved and there are some that require very specific care. This is not unlike many formerly rare breeds that have ostensible survived only because of our direct intervention as a higher life form than the dog itself. As a pet owner it is important to remember that the dog’s behavioral problems and other issues with the breed are more than likely our own fault.

For instance the Shar Pei has a noticeable dislike of strangers and it is only with early training and life long demonstration of control that problems do not arise when friends come to your house or reach out to shake your hand or even give you a welcome hug. If you are the owner of a Shar Pei you should be prepared to deal with situations such as this. Muzzling, use of a crate are often simple measures used in avoiding a possible confrontation. It is true to say that Shar Pei behavioral problems are well understood and tolerated because of their fierce loyalty to their owners and their most unusual look.

Although a Shar Pei is not a huge dog, its maximum weight is about sixty pounds for a large dog, it can be frightening for a stranger when this rather unusual collection of skin and fur faces them off. Bred as a fighting dog this particular trait is indeed one of the most talked about Shar Pei problems. They are strong muscular dogs that can hold off a full-grown person and will actually require sedation or euthanasia should such an incident occur. Their tendency towards aggressive behaviors can lead to additional problems with routine health problems such as nail trimming and ear cleaning. This can become a serious concern as the Shar Pei can get severe medical conditions with its ears that require veterinary assistance and if the vet cannot approach the dog the dog can only be treated under sedation or anesthesia. Care problems such as these make the Shar Pei an expensive and high maintenance pet. Training early is important in developing a dog that will tolerate these kinds of activities in a more normal manner.
With a history as a fighting dog, the Shar Pei is clearly not a traditional pet. Similarly to mastiffs and the tougher hound breeds a Shar Pei requires full time care and an understanding of their origins and a commitment to manage the problems that come with owning a Shar Pei. Shar Pei problems come in all shapes and sizes just as their miniatures and full size species of the dog itself. If you are lucky and get your puppy to train and develop tolerance to normal grooming needs then you can have a fine pet that will only provide you with concern when others are visiting your family or you are out walking the animal. This can be managed with strong behavioral controls set in to their brains early in their life so that the dog will respond to voice commands without question. Once a dog questions your commands you have effectively lost control of that dog and with a Shar Pei that could lead to lawsuits and endangered lives.

Shar Pei training is necessary for a well balanced psyche. Dog training books will provide you most of the information necessary to begin your consideration of ownership of a Shar Pei.

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We all know that when we bring our new puppies home that they are going to have to be potty trained but not many people think about where their puppy is going to go or what method they will be using until they get their puppy home. You want to think long and hard about where you want your new Pomeranian to go potty as you want to pick a location that is safe and that he or she will always be able to get to.

Whether you decide to have your little one go potty inside or outside, make sure that the spot you pick is one that is theirs for a long. For example, you wouldn’t want to have their potty paper in the kitchen one day, in the bathroom another day, and then upstairs in the hallway on another day. This type of confusion can only lead to unwanted accidents, which would not be the fault of the dog. Being consistent is the key in any type of Pomeranian training and especially in Pomeranian paper training as mistakes can lead to such a big mess.
Even dog training books will tell you that Pomeranian paper training is an excellent tool to be used, even if you want your dog to eventually go outside. The key to using this type of Pomeranian training is that you want to place the paper where the dog has already had an accident, and there will be plenty of them. Once you notice your dog is seeking out and using the paper, slowly work your way towards the outside. It is important that you guide your dog towards the door you want them to use to go outside.

Each day, slowly move the paper a couple of feet and allow your puppy to relieve himself on the paper. Each day, as you get closer to the door, your puppy is slowly, and without realizing it, being trained to head to a certain door for potty time. Once at the door, leave it there for a few days until you are ready to place it on the other side of the door. By doing that, your puppy will want to go outside to the paper. After a few days of that, you can completely remove the paper.
While we want instant success and results, we cannot jump the gun too much when going through Pomeranian paper training. It is important that we pay attention to the signs that your puppy is already giving you. More than likely, your dog has already had some mistakes in the home whether intentional or unintentional by them. And because of the scent left behind, no matter how well you cleaned the area, you may be noticing your dog goes back to the same spot over and over again.

By using that information, you can put your Pomeranian training off to a good start. Place a few papers down in the area that your puppy seems to already be partial to. Once they have started going on the paper for a few days, start to move it towards the place that you want the potty time to actually take place at. Never move it too far at once because this will only cause setbacks in your Pomeranian paper training and you may have to start again. In no time, your dog will be going where you want.

Pomeranian training should not take more then a few weeks if done properly with care and love. Even the dog training books will agree that Pomeranian paper training is the easiest way to potty train your dog.

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The Shih Tzu is probably one of the most stubborn and arrogant breeds of dog you will ever come across and they very much prefer their way of doing things even over your way whether you like it or not. So do not be surprised when tasks like housebreaking seem to take forever because remember that you are on the dog’s schedule and not yours. This is probably why some people resort to Shih Tzu litter box training as opposed to waiting for their dog to be housebroken.

Patience is a virtue when training a Shih Tzu and you will need a lot of patience to housebreak your Shih Tzu. Even the best-behaved Shih Tzu dogs can take up to six months to be properly housebroken. So if you have only been at it for a few months then you need to keep trying. Litter box training should be a last resort, a very last resort.
Your Shih Tzu is a very stubborn dog and it does not always associate everything the way you would want it to. To your dog, Shih Tzu litter box training may be an invitation to go to the bathroom anywhere in the house as opposed to just the litter box. This is why you should not give up on the standard housebreaking methods for your Shih Tzu, as litter box training might make the situation much worse.

A Shih Tzu can grow to pretty big sizes even for a toy breed and that can be a big problem if you are considering Shih Tzu litter box training. A larger dog is not going to adapt well to a litter box and could wind up making a huge mess rather than the controlled chaos you are hoping for. Ask your breeder or your vet if they think your Shih Tzu may be too big for litter box training.
You think you have tried everything else and Shih Tzu litter box training is your last resort. Get a large litter box and put it in the area the Shih Tzu has been soiling the most. Take your dog to that litter box several times a day and praise and reward the dog for using the litter box. Never punish a Shih Tzu, as that will negate all the training you have done and cause you to have to start over.

Litter box training is not housebreaking and it may actually cause more problems than it could ever solve. Be sure to have the same dedication to litter box training that you had to housebreaking because litter box training could take as long, or longer, than housebreaking and may not give the results you wanted. Never give up on housebreaking until you have tried everything there first or you may regret it later on in your dog’s life.

In this article you will find useful and important information for Shih Tzu training. You can use this article along with dog training books for information on Shih Tzu training.

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If you have ever brought a new puppy home from a shelter or breeder, you know how important it is to get that tiny ball of fur housebroken as quickly as possible. But potty training a puppy generally takes patience, consistency and – yes, indeed –time. The great news is that the more time you are prepared to commit to the process at the start, the less time your puppy may take to learn his lessons well. Bear in mind before you bring your puppy home, prepare well for the task, and you and your puppy will be on the path to a long, contented life together.

The Advantages of Crate Training
Many dog owners have become quite partial to crate training as a means of toilet training a puppy, and with good reason. A crate can perform a multitude of functions with your little pup. First, it will offer a secure place for your dog to rest and sleep. Second, confining your pup to his crate while you are out will make sure that your home will still be in one piece when you return. Finally, using a crate for toilet training your puppy will teach your dog to hold his urge to eliminate until he is in the proper location to do so. Most dogs will not eliminate in their crate because they doknow not to go to the bathroom in the same space that they sleep in.

Before placing your puppy in his crate for a period of time, always make sure that he has time outdoors to potty. When you let your dog out of his crate, you should consistently take him outdoors immediately. A crate can be a valuable training aid when you are away from home, or if you are involved in an activity for a period of time that will stop you from watching your pup sufficiently. Remember that puppies must not be left in a crate all day, although they can sleep in one during the night. If you work all day, make every effort to come home for lunch to give your dog a break, or have someone else come by your home to do so.

Paper Training
Paper training does not mean using a rolled newspaper to swat your dog when he eliminates in the house. This is actually the most ineffective means of potty training a puppy that there is. Paper training actually refers to indoor puppy potty training, where you teach your dog to go to the bathroom on papers or training pads that you put on the floor for him. This type of potty training for puppies is usually best done when you can confine your puppy to a single room in the house, such as the kitchen. Whenever you see your dog begin to nose around the floor like he is looking for a spot, take your puppy to the paper to potty. When he gets this process down, move the papers closer to the door. Soon your puppy will learn to go to the door when he wants to go to the bathroom.

Potty training your puppy can be challenging, but it is far from impossible. With some of patience and consistency, your puppy potty training will succeed much more quickly than you might think.

Find out more about house breaking your puppy
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Follows the tips and advice and you’ll take the stress out of this very important task.

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home or may be|Do you have a dog at home or[/spin] are you planning to get a new puppy? One of the most in maintaining a lovable puppy is to train him/her correctly. puppy to spoil your carpets or bite the guests who come to to see you. So you have to make sure that you train your dog correctly.
When you plan to train your dog, you must understand that it is a good idea to start at the earliest. In fact start training puppy when your puppy is around five to 7\Eight weeks of age. Though it is never too late to train a dog, beginning the training early will definitely make things lot easier. So what is the best way to train a dog? There are many ways and methods with which one can train their puppies. However most of the successful dog trainer will agree that reinforcing positive behavior is the best trick to go.

Give Rewards Not Punishments
Let me explain this further. Similar to human child, dogs also respond better to rewards and treat than punishments. Every time the puppy obey your commands correctly, give him some sort of rewards. At home you can speak to children in a language they can understand. Yet, the children disobey our suggestions. However when a puppy disobeys your commands it is mostly because the puppy didn’t understand what exactly you want him to do. That means, you have to train your dog properly.
It is often found that dog owners hit the dogs nose with magazines or newspaper every time the pet does something wrong. This is not right. In fact this could counter productive. Your pet might have accidentally run into trouble and if you punish him for something which is not his mistake, then the dog will not be motivated to accept your directions anymore. Another common mistake found in the dog owners is that, they shout at the pet. This will confuse your dog. Are you screaming because you are happy or are you yelling because you are angry? Be firm in your tone, but do not yell at him. I am sure everyone who dealt with children knows how to be firm in their commands yet friendly. This holds true for puppy potty training as well.

Barking Dogs..
Some times you will find that your dog is unnecessarily barking. Before you run to your favorite pet shop to buy a barking collar, please remember that a dog can bark due to number of reasons. Your dog may bark if he is hungry, thirsty or excessively hot or cold. Pets are like us and they need food and water. During extreme they also need to be able to stay indoor. Learn more about dog training here.

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If you have watched in wonder how a pet owner could actually allow their pet to run around without any control over them in the least you have no doubt realized just how important a good dog obedience training school really is. For most people, the need to take their dog to a good school is not about having the perfect pet, but rather a pet that behaves reasonably appropriately in all situations. Taking the time to create the perfectly behaved pet is also possible, but typically requires much more training and time invested.

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Are you a proud owner of an English Mastiff? If you have and if you’re proud, then, you are very fortunate for you have stumbled upon a blog that spend its time in sharing some personal information and experience on how to handle this kind of mutt, so to speak. All over the Internet, there are several English Mastiff dogs informaton that you can find and there are even some domain that offer free advices on the proper way to care for, train or handle an English Mastiff and here is one blog that shares a personal point of view in taking care of these wonderful pets and these breeds didn’t sail all the way from across the seas just to be ignored. This little Mastiff puppies guide can help you be aware of what kind of dog you have right there sleeping soundly in your living room carpet.

This gigantic breed of dog is one of the heaviest breeds and the male English Mastiff dog can exceed to over 200 pounds in weight. This dog is very massive and very powerful. The head is heavy and can be twice as big as yours and square in shape with a short nose. Usually, these gargantuan behemoths have a sort of mask around the eyes and nose and it’s prevalent with any type of color of the fur the dog has. Most of these breeds have tiny ears and are also dark-colored. The teeth meet in a scissor-type form. English Mastiff dogs always put their tails up high in the air (very elegant, indeed), a show-off of great stature and power but later on, you will find out how and why this gargantuan piece of dinosaur is an ideal pet especially when you have children around. Anyway, talking about its coat, it comes in many different colors like silver, tiger-colored or apricot and because it has short fur, it is easy to groom.

Now, you might wonder why this dog is described as follows: “As a lion is to cat, so is a Mastiff compared to a dog. Here are some tidbits that you should know in case your 200-lb. English Mastiff accidentally sits on your face and you got nowhere else to go. Actually, this dog is considered as a fighting dog centuries ago. Ancient Romans used these dogs to intimidate their adversaries in the battlefield and only during the time when they were brought to English shores were they trained and domesticated. Today’s English Mastiff dogs are considered as gentle giants. They are patient dog who are gentle-natured towards its owners and the owner’s family especially with kids. It’s considered a intelligent and dignified but just by the looks of it, it can surely make somebody have some second thoughts into barging inside your house and head off for thenorth of nowhere or the south of somewhere.

In conclusion, Mastiff dogs are very nice pets and even though their heads can be bigger than yours, they are fun to be with and it’s not that hard to train these giant giants as long as you have the right guide with you and you can conveniently find one reliable specific English Mastiff Caring and Training guide right here on the Internet.

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One thing you can count on when bringing home a new puppy is the fact that he will nip and bite at your fingers during the first few days or weeks. This is perfectly normal and there is no reason to get alarmed that you may have purchased an aggressive dog. However, like any behavior you wish to change about your dog, you need to take a few steps so that he realizes that nipping is not something you as the “pack leader” want him to continue doing.

As the leader of the pack, you are responsible for teaching the puppy the rules of the pack (home) and that the nipping and biting behaviors are not allowed. However, changing this behavior is not an easy task, but it does not have to be a hard one neither as there are many things that you can do to prevent this behavior from occurring. It is also important that you train the puppy that this behavior is not allowed by the time the puppy reaches the age of 15 weeks as after this time period, long term behaviors and habits will start developing.

If your puppy is brand new and younger than the 15 week period, the following tips can help you control his nipping behavior:

1. Start to show your puppy that you appreciate licking instead of nipping. When he changes his behavior and licks at your fingers or hands, be sure to praise him very lovingly. You can also encourage your puppy to lick more often by rubbing a little butter or coconut oil on your fingers. Let him know by soothing caresses that what he is doing is a good thing with each lick.

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2. If this does not work, do not worry too much as there are still many options available to teach your puppy these behaviors are not appropriate. Keep some bones on hand and if the puppy begins to nip at your fingers, simply set him aside with a bone. These bones can be obtained relatively easily and while most may settle for the fake bones at the pet store, the best way to go is to visit your local grocery store and purchase a piece of soup bone. Don’t forget to boil the bone before you give it to the puppy and do not worry if the bone seems too big as the puppy will not care.

3. Whenever the puppy bites down hard on your fingers or hand, use a disciplinary tone of voice and give a command such as “No No” while looking sharply into his eyes. Hold this firm demeanor for a few moments and then immediately change your body language and go back to whatever it is you’re doing before, and with a soothing approach. Doing this procedure a few times is enough for your puppy to learn the command and to stop biting down hard when he is commanded.

Below are some more tips on bringing a new puppy into the home when you have an older dog already inside the home.

4. When you bring a new puppy into your home that has an established older dog, regardless of the dog’s age he will revert his behaviors back to that of a puppy. The reason for this is that he will see the attention that the new puppy is getting and attempt to mimic the behaviors out of jealousy. You will notice that when the dogs are playing with toys, one of them will attempt to collect all of the toys and guard them vigilantly. This is a form of establishing hierarchy and should not be interfered with.

5. If the dogs do get into a fight, it is important to remember to remain calm and to not yell which will only make the tense situation worse. The dogs will perceive this yelling as a form of threat and may escalate the fight. To actually stop the fighting, ignore the dogs, walk to the door, open it and step outside slamming the door behind you. The dogs are fighting for your attention and the moment that the door slams, they are distracted from the fight and with you gone, there is nothing left fighting over so in most of the cases the fighting will stop almost abruptly.

6. When it comes to feeding time, at first keep them separated. You do not have to place them in separate rooms, but you do want them far enough apart so that they do not compete over the food. Seeing as though the dogs are settling their hierarchy, if you allow them to feed to closely, the dominant dog will take all the food for himself warding off the submissive dog with barks and growls. Above all though, it is important that you feed the dominant dog first followed by the puppy. Later once the hierarchy has been well-established you can move their feedings closer together.

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