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Your dog is an important part of your family so you’ll want to give him a diet that will keep him healthy. So what is a good dog food to feed your pet and which dog food ingredients may be harmful to your best friend?

{Due to the vast number of dog foods available today, it would be hard to do a dog food comparison to find the best one There are so many different dog foods for sale today that it is virtually impossible to conduct a dog food comparison to find out which one is best}. Sometimes what you feed your dog will depend on his size, how active he is, whether he is an adult dog or a puppy and, of course, your budget. A well balanced dog food contains the right proportions of proteins, fats and carbohydrates with the important vitamins and minerals. Please note just because a dog food has “balanced” on the label, does not mean that the balance is right!

Which dog food ingredients are best avoided.

There are certain ingredients put into dog food that have minimum nutrition and are simply added as fillers to “bulk out” the cans or packets to make it seem like you are getting more for your money. Examples of these filler food are corn, cornmeal, soy and wheat. Filler foods such as these can contribute to indigestion, poor immunity, a lackluster coat and other health problems.

What ingredients does a balanced dog food contain?

Dogs and people have different nutritional needs which is why feeding a dog human food is a bad idea overall. Dogs need the same basic food groups but in different amounts to what we do. A dog’s protein need are greater than a person’s and his digestive system is equipped to break protein down easily. Dog foods that are based on meat are superior to grain based foods.

Carbohydrates are necessary though for digestion and for the muscles to work efficiently. Good sources are oatmeal and rice (preferably brown). Some part of the carbohydrates should be in the form of fiber which keeps your dog regular and helps the digestive process.

Your dog need some fat in his diet to aid vitamin absorption and to generate energy. Animal fats are unhealthy but omega 3 and omega 6 are good for your dog’s health and will keep his coat shiny and provide many health benefits. The better brands of dog food may already contain omega 3 and 6, otherwise you can add them as a supplement.

Vitamins and minerals are mainly added to dog food these days and should not need to be supplemented. Make sure the brand you choose contains the minerals calcium, magnesium and phosphorus as well as the trace minerals iron, iodine, selenium and zinc – only needed in tiny amounts. It should also contain vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K.

So, choosing a good dog food does require a certain amount of research and maybe spending a little more money to get the best. However this will be offset in time by a saving on vet’s bills and by a happy and energetic dog.

Originally posted 2009-08-31 22:42:14. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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One of the biggest problems every dog owner has to go through is learning how to stop excessive dog barking. This is the sort of problem that could get your dog killed, annoy your neighbors, and cause you lots of frustration. What can a frustrated dog owner such as yourself do? All you have to do to train your dog is have a better understanding of why your dog barks and what it needs.

Why Dogs Bark

A dog will bark for all sorts of different reasons. Your dog could be barking because it needs to go to the bathroom, out of boredom, or seen another dog. The real point is to find what the cause is. When you know why your dog barks it will make things easy for you to train it and to take the right actions.

For example, if your dog is barking because it wants outside the simple solution may be to let it outside. After that your dog may relax and stop barking. Of course it could be barking at something outside. But the point of this is for you to address the situation head on.

Tactics For Stopping Dog Barking

There are plenty of different training techniques that you can try. One of the more common tactics now of days is to simply use a stop barking collar. This works fairly well, but if not used correctly you may only harm your dog. For example, if your dog gets a shock for boredom barking you won't fix the true cause of that barking. A dog that is bored needs more attention from it's owner, it needs more walks, and more play time. You don't want your dog to be constantly shocked just because it is bored.

A great way to get your dog to stop barking at your command is to simply make a noise that gets it's attention. Some people like to do this by putting something in a cane or bottle and then shake it. Simply clapping your hands or whistling may also work well.

Barking At Your Neighbors

Allot of dogs bark at the neighbors. If your dog likes to bark at your neighbor then I recommend that you try to introduce your dog to your neighbor. As your dog gets to know your neighbor he or she is less likely to bark at them. Just make sure that your dog is not being teased by the neighbors.

As you can see learning how to stop your dog from barking is something that you can do. All it takes is a little time and patience.

Originally posted 2009-05-01 14:06:49. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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When you get a puppy, you might not think immediately about dog training, but you really should. Having a well trained dog can mean the difference between a settled household and a nightmare.

Dog behavior is directly impacted by how much training he has. He needs to have structure and limits in his life. If you don’t provide this, he will, and that can create significant behavior problems in your dog.

Why Train Your Dog?

No matter what your dog’s breed is, he is descended from wolves and his instinct is to be part of a pack. In the dog pack, there is a hierarchy, with clear dominant roles and submissive roles. If you don’t make yourself the leader of the pack, your dog will make himself that leader. That’s not good and creates all kinds of dog problems.

Training reinforces and establishes the hierarchy idea for a dog. It teaches him that someone in the household is in control and that he must submit to that person.

Although some people say they prefer to not provide any dog obedience training, that’s a mistake. Puppy training – it’s best to start them young – can do much for your young dog, and will only help him as he gets older.

Where to Get Training?

You have a few choices:

1. You can hire a professional trainer to come to your house
2. You can attend dog obedience training classes
3. You can buy an online ebook and CD or DVD (the cheapest and preferred option)

Whatever you do, it’s important that your dog’s first (and future) experience with training is successful.

Dog House Training.

When most of us think about dog training, we think first and foremost about dog obedience training. Dog obedience training is really about the basics of training and includes learning commands like “sit,” “stay,” and “heel.”

Even if your dog only learns the most basic of dog training commands, his knowledge of just a few basic commands is immensely useful to you as the dog sowner.

A dog that’s received some dog obedience training is also much more pleasant to strangers and other dogs. You can control his behavior when necessary and he will also develop the inner discipline that will help him make right decisions even when you’re not around.

Dog House Training

Dog house training is something you can do yourself. You don’t need the experts for this, though a little advice from a dog training expert certainly can’t hurt.

Your dog should be house trained in order to ensure that he can understand the basics of his needs. That is, he should understand, through some consistent dog house training efforts on your part, that there are certain needs he has that must be met appropriately.

If you have never done any puppy training before with potty issues, you might look in the following places:

* Books, online ebooks and CD or DVD
* You Tube videos
* Friends with more experience than you
* Dog training experts

Crate Training

The concept of crate training is lost on many dog owners, but it’s a concept and a behavior that should be encouraged.

Crate training dogs gives them a sense of safety and security. While initially, many dog owners will use crate training as a puppy training method, the older dog benefits greatly from using a crate as well.

Crate training can be used to reinforce house training, or it can be used as a tool to teach a dog to sleep in a particular place at night, to keep the dog away from strangers, or transport the dog in the car.

There are so many essential uses for crate training, in fact, that dogs suffer from not having this kind of dog obedience training in their lives.

Basic Dog Problems

Dog training tips run the gamut from “be sure you use a firm voice” to “let your dog lead the way.” The reality is what works for you might not work for someone else and a different dog might respond differently to training.

Find your own path with your new dog. Keeping in mind that:

* He needs structure and discipline and dog obedience training gives him that
* He will respond to firm direction for you that’s given lovingly and consistently
* Both you and he will be happier in your relationship if your dog has even the most basic understanding of dog obedience training.

Dog training is an essential part of owning a dog. It’s worth whatever effort you are willing to give it.

Originally posted 2009-08-30 14:05:55. Republished by Old Post Promoter