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Indoor potty training is the way to go if you have a dachshund puppy. This is true for miniature dachshund puppies as well as for those of the standard variety. I love dachshunds in general but am partial to the miniature dachshund. This article is primarily meant for those who have a single dachshund puppy.

Indoor training will spare you some of the unpleasantries of having a dachshund that must go outside. Who wants to get up at 5 AM in the morning, when it is rainy or cold or, when you are watching a great movie? It is also better on the dachshund’s bowels and bladder if they can go potty anytime they want.

Start the potty training as soon as possible once you get your new best friend home. Dachshund puppies are quite small so even if they do make a mess it is no big deal. However, having them make a mess on a hard floor is preferable as it is much easier to clean than if they go on carpet. For the first few days you have your doxie at home, I suggest you have them mostly contained to a room with a hard floor…like in a bathroom. Don’t worry, you can get them out to play and can go into their area to spend as much time with them as you wish. I suggest having some Nature’s Miracle around when a mess on the carpet (it will happen) does occur. You will be amazed at the power and efficiency of this product.

Place everything your dachshund puppy needs in the contained area i.e. their bed, food and, potty. If you are lucky, the breeder has already initiated the paper training which will make it easier for you and your dachshund puppy. Start the puppy’s training off on some newspaper. If and when they make a mess on the floor put a little of the pee or poop on the newspaper or preferably between a few pieces of newspaper. They will smell this and will begin to associate this as the place for them to do their business. Some people utilize wee wee pads but I never did.

Very gently chastise your dachshund puppy when they don’t perform well; they will feel the disappointment in your voice. Never yell at them as they are incredibly sensitive and will be very hurt. They very much want to please you! Do not praise them or give them a treat when they make a mistake. Just keep working with them and your dachshund puppy will soon get it right. When they do get it right praise them and give them a treat. Your puppy will be so happy! It won’t be long until they start getting it right most of the time! You will develop your own little system as times goes by.

One purpose of this article is to spare you some of the mistakes I’ve made over the years. My mini dachshund (Charlie) is almost 12 years old and I have experimented with several indoor potty techniques over the years. I started off with newspaper (paper training) but as your dachshund puppy grows, you will tire of them stepping in their own urine, transferring urine or, having the urine drain off the newspaper onto the floor.

Dachshunds have a quirk where if their front paws are on the paper they think their entire body is on the paper. This causes a number of near misses…especially since their body is long like a hot dog. Improvement was made when I placed a plastic hallway runner under the newspaper. At some point, I then purchased a large litter box and then placed newspaper in that and a hallway runner under the litter box.

You will so love your dachshund puppy that messes won’t matter much. However, as years go by, the messes have a way of growing on you. Once Charlie got into his 10th year or so I started to get quite tired of dealing with the messes. It is a labor of love however and unavoidable.

Just recently, I discovered and purchased a Wizdog Indoor Potty System. How I wish I had discovered this years ago! Wizdog consists of a large plastic pan with a separate plastic grate on top. You place newspaper in the bottom of the device. The dog does it’s business on top of the grate and the urine falls into the tray below. No more wet footprints or urine on the floor. The poop is easy to clean off the top of the grate. This is so much better than the intermediate steps I went through over the years. Charlie is taking to this upgrade well—messes transferred to the floor have decreased dramatically. I’m happier now too as the messes are more contained and much easier to clean. Wizdog and Nature’s Miracle can be found and purchased through my dachshund and pet oriented site.

Copyright (c) 2009 James Mahoney

If you have a puppy, besides basic dog training you will need to have quite a bit of patience on hand as well as time to house train your puppy correctly. If it is a puppy, you will need much more patience and time to house train him correctly.

While dogs are very known as faithful and loyal creatures, it is also true that most dog owners want very much to have a calm and obedient dog. Many dog owners and breeder believe that calm and obedient dogs with a least some basic dog training are also healthier. At the same time, with basic dog training these dogs will have fewer conflicts with people and with other dogs.

When you want your puppy relieve himself outside, you should first select an area outside for him to use. For when you want him to go outside, a way to condition him is by saying “outside” or “out” in a high-pitched tone of voice, this will soon get him used to the idea of where he is going and why. He will start to recognize this command and realize that it is time for him to go to the bathroom.

Remember to praise your puppy for his successful outdoor elimination. You can even give him a treat when he follows or obeys this and other command.

Whatever stage of training we give the dogs, there must always be some basic dog training and commands that a dog need to understand and follow.

Some of these basic dog training commands include:

· Sit – Being able to train your dog the ‘sit’ command represents on of the most useful lesson he can learn. It an important part of any basic dog training program.

· Stay – This is an important basic dog training command since a dog that is considered well-trained dog should be able to remain where his or her owner commands.

· Down – Being able to lying down on command is also just as necessary command that is part of any successful basic dog training program.

· No – the word “no” is one important word that all dogs and puppies must learn early on and obey. Training your dog to respond to this key command can help save a whole lot of problems later on.

A well-trained dog should be able to respond well to all any of the owner’s commands, without being confused or show any displeasure. In order to achieve this it is necessary to embark on a good basic dog training program like the highly recommended Secrets to Dog Training. By your dog becoming well-trained he also becomes a good companion to you and your family. Also, you should have fewer problems with regarding him with people in general or with other dogs.

Exposing your dog to obedience training is essential and is also good for the dog in that it is a great way to satisfy some of the his needs, for example, helping him to get enough exercise, as well as improving the relationship he has with you.

When you have a puppy or for that matter any hard-to-train dog, you need to start in right away with some basic dog training at least if you want to have many happy years with your lovable friend and faithful companion.

Chiwawa puppies are very popular. Because of this popularity many people multiply. You should avoid buying a puppy chiwawa just any old coach or you could end up with a Chiwawa puppy with serious health problems or temperament. Let me show you how to choose a responsible breeder puppy Chiwawa multiplying healthy puppies and healthy Chiwawa temperamental.

First a quick introduction on why choosing a responsible breeder chiwawa is a necessity:

The breeds of dog breed has many genetic health problems. For example, luxating patella is genetic health problem in the Chiwawa where it flows out of his kneecap is normal position. By choosing an honorable and responsible breeder you increase the chances of obtaining a healthy puppy and temperamental healthy Chiwawa, because the breeder takes a number of measures to increase the chances that it will multiply the Chiwawa health.

What largely determines whether you get a healthy puppy and temperamental healthy Chiwawa is:

a) The puppies parents (genetics)
b) The first 8 – 12 weeks of your life Chiwawa puppies with the coach.

You should only your puppy Chiwawa a head coach (good talk of responsible breeders in a moment.) First, let us talk about irresponsible breeders.

The puppy mills are irresponsible breeders who produce litters of pups in series, be it Chiwawa puppies or any other race. The conditions of puppy mills is often disgusting and inhuman. This mass production leads to puppies and genetically unhealthy patients who were not had a social life and may develop problems of temperament. A puppy mill scale could be someone that multiplies a litter of puppies Chiwawa after the next in his backyard.

Chiwawa a patient could cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in veterinary bills. What about the breeders who supply guarantees replacement? Even the irresponsible breeders usually offer a warranty replacement. It is because they know that once you get your dog even if he is sick you probably will emotionally attached to him and want to help him get better so you do not send back. Most people choose to worry about the dog and pay the bills to help them become better rather than return to where he will most likely die. You might think that buying a sick dog and “saving it” will help the problem. But you do not. You simply create demand and encourage the coach to multiply the dogs sick again.

You certainly can risk it, buy a Chiwawa puppy from a breeder unless responsible, and it flounders and get a perfectly healthy puppy with a healthy temperament. However, the chance of this happening is less if you choose a responsible breeder.

So how do you know if a coach is the Chiwawa healthy and temperamental healthy and responsible breeding?

Follow my tips for choosing a responsible breeder below.

Tips for choosing a responsible breeder chiwawa:

– You want your Chiwawa either race. This means the breeder should provide you with registration papers from American Kennel Club(AKC). (AKC bundles means that both parents came from parents who themselves have been enrolled in the AKC). Keep in mind the AKC registered means nothing other than the dog is a breed of animal. It does not guarantee health or temperament, or anything else.

– Responsible breeders do health testing on parents (before multiplying) to show emerged from genetic health problems that are common to the breed. The coach will provide certificates showing that parents have passed these tests health. Parents who pass the test and health are related heath problems may still occur Chiwawa puppies with health problems, but it is less to occur. Request certificates OFA (knee) and CERF (eyes).

– A responsible breeder multiplies parents have excellent temperament. Parents should not be terminated aggressive, shy or antisocial.

– Responsible breeders multiplies parents who comply with the breed standard. The breed standard for Chiwawa can be read here: http://www.akc.org.

– A race ensures that responsible adults and puppies live in and are raised in a clean environment. If the kennel is dirty or smelly run away. Similarly, if the coach refuses to take a tour of the kennels and pens run away.

– The breeder should only be involved in breeding one or two races and should only produce a few litters a year. Looking for a breeder hobby but one that follows all the guidelines listed here.

– The coach so well informed and care. It should be prepared to answer all your questions now, and even a year from now, if you call. You should feel very comfortable with the coach. If something does not feel right to choose another coach. Responsible breeders will not put any pressure on you to buy or attempt to hasten the sale by saying thee is a urgent sale or puppies that will be filed if they are not sold.

– Responsible breeders spend a considerable amount of money properly caring for the dog when she is pregnant and raising a healthy litter. A responsible breeder will not sell puppies cheap. Puppies cheap may cost you less in advance, but you may need to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars in veterinary bills after you bring the puppy home because he has health problems or genetic disease .

– A coach will provide a moral contract that guarantees you should thoroughly consider before buying.

– The litter should be wormed from two weeks of age by the breeder, and several more times before you take for the puppy.

– Puppies should be vaccinated by a veterinarian at about 6 weeks of age. The veterinarian will also give them control of overall health. A certificate of vaccination should be given to the appearance of puppy he has had all appropriate immunizations.

– No honorable coach will leave the puppies go until they are at least 8 weeks of age. Some breeders wait until the puppies are at least 12 weeks of age before letting them leave their mother and litter. It is very important that the puppy spends at least the first 8 weeks of his life with his mother and brothers and sisters. The puppy will learn important lessons about life to be with his mother and brothers and sisters for the first weeks of his life. It is also essential that Chiwawa puppies have lots of human interaction in the first few weeks of life.

– It is important to spend some time with the mother of puppies. Just like humans, puppies inherit genes from their parents. As you can tell a lot about how the puppies prove by examining parents. Ask to see the mother (dam) puppies (usually the father, father of the puppies will not be there because responsible breeders choose the most suitable father can be owned by someone else.) The mother should have a good temperament when it is based on the puppies (she is overprotective when she is with them). If the coach is reluctant to let you see the mother (and father too, if it is there) then you must wonder why, and you should probably avoid the coach.

– A responsible breeder will interview you. It will ask you many questions about where and how you live. Do not be put off by this. A responsible breeder is concerned about her puppies and wants them to go to a good home.

– Often, responsible breeders have long waiting lists of people wanting to buy their next litters. (If a coach ever said to you “I always puppies available” you should be very careful).

Choosing a puppy from the litter:

Follow the old rule, and choose the most outgoing puppy in the litter. The puppy should be outgoing and playful. It should show no shyness or aggression. Avoid puppies that are lethargic or overly cautious of you (keep in mind though that may just awakened from a nap!). Start shopping for a puppy at 6 weeks. But you must wait until at least 8 weeks to take the puppy home.

Choosing a healthy puppy:

– The eyes should be shiny and bright with no discharge.
– The nose should be moist with no discharge.
– The gums should be light pink in color and clean.
– The teeth should be white.
– There should be no evidence of coughing
or vomiting puppy.
– The legs and fittings puppies should be clean.
– The puppy coat shiny, softly and be clean.
– You should be able to feel but not see ribs, which means the puppy has plenty of body fat.
– Puppies should be the intermediaries are energetic and playful.

Take your puppy Chiwawa examine the day after you get a complete health check up. Although it is unlikely that anything is wrong if you buy your Chiwawa an honorable coach, it is always best to discover if he has any health problems immediately.

This article will talk about how to train a lovebird and 3 fun tricks you can teach your lovebird. There are a lot more tricks that you can teach them, but the tricks below are a few basic ones you can start with. Before starting your lovebird tricks training you will want to be comfortable handling your bird, especially if they have any behavioral issues, like biting or fearfulness; it is important to address these things before attempting to teach them the tricks below.

1. Wave: A lovebird can learn many tricks, but if you are just getting started you should start with something simple like the wave. To train them to do the wave, simply ask them to wave and help them hold their foot up. Reward their behavior and keep doing this until they have lifted it on their own. You can reward them with praise and/or treats, just remember to be consistent with the rewards and pretty soon all you will have to do is say the word “wave” and they will do it.

2. Spin: Once you have successfully taught them to wave, you can move on to doing a spin. To get them to spin, use something as a focal point, like a pencil, and have your bird follow the pencil around in a circle. As they turn, say the word “spin” and reward them after they have gone all of the way around. Do this many times until your bird starts to catch on and will do the spin on their own.

3. Flip: A flip may or may not be possible at first; some birds do them on the perch and others can do it while laying in your hand. If you use the hand technique, you will first have to get them lying comfortably on their back in the palm of your hand. To do this, start small and tilt your bird varying degrees with lots of love after each tilt. Once they are comfortable on their back, help them flip over by pushing gently on their tail. Say the word as they go over and reward with a treat each time. With a lot of practice, your bird will start doing this trick on their own when you say the word “flip”.

This article talked about how to train a lovebird and 3 tricks you can start to teach your lovebird today, provided that you have a bird that you can handle with confidence. Some lovebirds have issues that need to be dealt with before any tricks can be attempted; biting or aggressive behavior must be fixed first before tricks can be taught. Once you are comfortable with your bird, teaching them to wave, spin or even do a flip should be fairly easy to do.

Although Golden Retrievers are very sociable, lovable dogs many of them end up in rescue centers each year for a variety of reasons. These centers are typically run by volunteers who care for the dogs until a new owner is found. You may have wondered if golden retriever adoption is a good option for you. We will look at the advantages and disadvantages of adoption and where you can find your dog if you do choose to adopt.

Should I Adopt a Golden Retriever?
The first question to ask yourself is whether adoption is a good path for you. If you have no dog ownership experience then you should not adopt a dog. Many of these Goldens have been mistreated and require good dog handling and training skills to make them well balanced retrievers again. Also you need to be certain that you are committed to long term ownership otherwise the dog will not be much better off in the long run. If you have owned dogs successfully in the past – ideally Golden Retrievers then you should definitely consider adoption. You will be putting your skills and experience towards improving one more dog’s life.

Why Do Goldens End Up in Rescue Centers?
Many abandoned dogs come from less responsible breeders who breed more puppies than they can sell. Some come from owners who neglect or mistreat their dogs. Sometimes it isn’t the owners fault for the dog’s position – the owner may be forced to move house or change locations where keeping a dog isn’t feasible.

Places Where You Can Adopt a Golden Retriever
There are two main places where abandoned Goldens end up: animal shelters and breed rescue centers. Animal shelters cater to a wider variety of pets (mostly cats and dogs) whereas breed rescue centers are places for just one particular breed of dog. If you don’t have one particular breed in mind animal rescue centers would be a good place to look. You would be able to select from a range of dogs and find the best one regardless of breed. If you are set on adopting a Golden Retriever then you should definitely contact breed rescue centers in your area and view some of the dogs. In most rescue centers the dogs still receive plenty of care from volunteer owners who often run foster homes for the dogs. If you do decide to adopt a dog, you will have to submit an application and you will receive a house visit to make sure you can provide a good home for your new dog.

For more information on golden retriever adoption check out my site at www.goldenretrieverinstruction.com where you can learn more about golden retriever adoption and how to be successful in your adoption application.