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What is the truth in the saying, “Let sleeping dogs lie”? In common usage, this saying refers to not restarting old conflicts. In reality, if a sleeping dog is awakened abruptly, he can bite a person before he’s even awake!

If a dog is asleep or in the twilight stage between wake and sleep and something stimulates him—a touch or someone petting his body—he can react for several seconds before he is technically awake.

As part of their survival tools, dogs have very active defense reflexes. In the wild they don’t have the luxury of slow-waking. When they are asleep they are the most vulnerable to attack.

So when a sleeping dog is awaked by a child petting him or someone walking by noisily, he can react so suddenly that the person who provided the stimulation may be vigorously bitten more than once–even before the dog is clinically awake.

All animals have defense reflexes. If someone starts to poke you in the eye, you will not think, “I should blink”—you will just automatically blink. This is the case when the sleeping dog is awakened—his defense reflex is automatically triggered and he bites without even knowing he’s doing it.

If a dog bites out of reflex and then you or some other responsible party punishes him, this is usually not effective. The dog literally may not know why you are so upset because he may have no memory of the attack since it was a reflex before he was fully awake.

Many dog bites to family members—especially children—occur when a sleeping dog is disturbed. And, sadly, dogs are even euthanized for biting when they have been awakened.

If you have young children in your home, it is wise to research which breeds have more active reflexes and may be more prone to biting a person who wakes them. And be sure that very young children do not have access to sleeping dogs and that older children know that they should “let sleeping dogs lie”.

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If you’ve got a dog that suffers from dog separation anxiety then you are probably afraid to leave your dog alone. After all, dogs with dog separation anxiety experience a sense of panic whenever their owners leave and are likely to “act out” in this anxious and panic-stricken state. Therefore, if you have a dog with dog separation anxiety, he may chew, mutilate, urinate or defecate on your furniture when he is left alone. In addition, he may seem extremely anxious and frenzied when you arrive home. With this in mind, you can protect your separation anxiety prone dog from harm when you leave home. The key to this is to engage him in a behavior modification program and to take a preventive approach to protecting your home and your pet when you go out. In this article, we’ll discuss 5 ways that you can protect your pet and your home when you leave your dog home alone. Here’s how:

1. Confine him. Some people think that confining a dog is inhumane; however, it is the safer thing to do. After all, dogs with separation anxiety are prone to feeling anxious and engage in all sorts of frenzied and dangerous activities. Therefore, they are safer confined. With this in mind, many people use a crate or confine their dog with a dog or bay gate. Both methods prevent him from wandering around. In my opinion, a crate is a favorite choice because it keeps your dog in one place and can even help him feel safe and secure in your absence. After all, a dog’s natural instinct is to retire in his den and a crate is similar to a den. Regardless of which method you choose, a gate or crate will protect your furniture and household items and keep your dog from harm.

2. Remove dangerous objects. Dogs with separation anxiety typically experience panic when their owners leave home. In fact, many of them resort to a panicked state and they are likely to become destructive and even to put things in their mouths. Just like infants, dogs can’t differentiate between good and bad things and sometimes innocent items like string, thread, floss, coins, clips, etc. can end up lodged in their digestive tract and cause them harm, so make sure that you remove these items before you leave home.

3. Remove your dog’s tags. This is especially important if your dog is prone to excessive rocking, swaying or moving around in a frenzied state when you leave him alone. By removing his tags, you can ensure that they don’t get caught in his crate or gate, which can cause him harm.

4. Protect electrical cords. Many dogs with separation anxiety will chew on objects (especially dangerous electrical cords) when their owners leave. To protect your dog, buy electrical cord protectors from the hardware store. These clever devices are plastic strips that conceal dangerous wires. Another option is “smart power strips.” These can sense if your dog bites into them and will immediately shut off power to protect your dog. Another option is to spray furniture and other items with bitter apple, which will prevent him from chewing on them as most dogs dislike the taste immensely.

5. Provide safe alternatives. Many dogs with dog separation anxiety often roam the house looking for their absent human companions. Therefore, you should close toilet seats, remove chemical cleaning products, shut doors and place bitter apple on items you don’t want your dog to chew on. Instead, provide your dog with safe alternatives like a special bone or toy that is only available when you leave.

In conclusion, dog separation anxiety can be difficult and frustrating. However, if you take the necessary precautions to protect your dog from harm, you can ensure that he’ll be safe in your absence and you’ll feel better about leaving him alone.

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A dachshund - originally developed by German foresters - is an intelligent hound dog with a sturdy and willful personality. Its body is long and legs are short. Other features are a short sleek coat and long drooping ears. Also known as Teckel, Dachshunds exist in three sizes - standard, miniature and toy and can be shorthaired, wired-haired or longhaired.

Typically, dachshunds are independent and stubborn. But they can be transformed into a sociable breed through constant and rewarding training. Training dachshunds requires considerable patience and diligence. Training includes house training and socializing with strangers. Since the dachshund is a hunting breed, it must be properly trained to get along with different types of pets such as cats. Dachshunds also need extensive desensitizing training to overcome their suspicious behavior towards outsiders.

It is always wise to start socialization and training of a dachshund at an early age. Vigorous training is required for adult dachshunds. Dachshunds should be treated as one of your children. As they do not respond to any harsh training method, dachshunds training should always be game oriented and food-based. Eye contact is also important while training dachshunds. And don’t forget to praise your dachshund with tasty rewards when he or she performs well. Well-planned exercises coupled with lots of praise can bring amazing changes in dachshunds. A properly trained dachshund can walk on a leash and sit by your side without pulling when you stop walking.

There are numerous training schools that offer comprehensive learning programs for dachshunds. Instructions and tips for training dachshunds can be found from various sources including the Internet. In addition, CDs with info on dachshund training are available in most pet stores.

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Coming home from stressful work and a busy life, it feels good to be greeted by our pets with their cute gestures and even some just by the sight of it. Since All pet lovers consider them as part of there family, we also need to take care of lot of things about them. And one of them is there clothes.

There is a purpose why we clothe them. Though most of the pets already have natural hair and fur to protect them from cold but it becomes essential to wear them clothes if you are taking them on ride or if they are very small. Also they look cute in wearing them.

If you live in a cold temperature region and they need to stay outside for a long time or live in the backyard houses specially made for them. Then they will need their thick clothes. If you go shopping or stay in a shop and plan to stay there for a long period of time you may want to unbutton or loosen their clothes. In temperate weathers you can have them use a thin coat.

Nevertheless there are few reasons also why we should not dress our pets. One of which is if they are thick haired, because then they would not need a clothing. But we can find ways and means to beautify them by placing jewelries on them. Next is if you live in a typical hot climate area. Lastly, if your pet just refuses to be clothed even if you force them to, then please don’t.

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Betta is a popular tank fish and its maintenance is least painful. However, it does need care and you must be observant about its heath. A sick Betta is easy to spot since naturally the fish is very active and vibrant. If you have had the fish for a while you will be able to spot immediately when they are unwell.

Following tips can help you keep the Betta ecosystem healthy and vibrant:

1. A bowl large enough to allow ample swimming space is a prerequisite. The fish shouldn’t bump and tear its fins or scales. A large enough tank also ensures that the water has adequate oxygen level.

2. These fish do not require filtration but need the cleanest water you can provide them. Change the water every three days to keep it clean and avoid infection in your fish. The water you add to the tank should have set out for 24 hours (aged water).

3. Bettas are also called Siamese fighting fish because the male of the species will fight each other to death! Never put two males in the same tank. Females can stay together and so can one male with many females. You can also keep your Betta with algae eaters, guppies and corydorus catfish.

4. Ensure that the bottom of the bowl or tank is debris free. You can use something as simple as a turkey baster to do this cleaning. Debris sitting at the bottom will make the water cloudy and unhygienic for the fish. They will also cause the water to smell.

5. Maintain the tank pH at 7.

6. When cleaning the tank accessories, avoid using soap because traces of soap will change the water pH.

7. Betta can jump out of tanks and bowls, so keep them covered.

8. tothefish.com Betta is not a fussy fish and will happily eat the Betta pellets and frozen bloodworms. However, Bettas are fond of live food such as brine shrimp, and you must serve it as a treat now and then.

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I would like to write a few words about my experiences breeding wild caught Archocentrus sajica and a surprise that these fish gave me - a surprise that shows the fascinating and diverse behaviour of these animals.

I got a pair of wild-caught sajicas from a friend who had collected them on a trip. Since I had kept this species before (in fact it was the third cichlid I ever bred), I didn’t expect any surprises. Well, I was wrong.

For want of better accommodations I put the 6 cm/ 2½ inches long cichlids into a 540 litre/145 gallon aquarium that was already overly crowded. In the aquarium already swam four 20 cm/8 inch Texas cichlids, a pair of N. festae (25 and 20 cm/ 10 and 8 inches), a pair of N. managuense (about the same size as the N. festae) and four Natal cichlids, Mossanbicus mossanbicus, (20 cm/ 8 inches). The tank was also inhabited by two convict cichlids (about 4 cm/ 1½ inches) that had originally been put there as feeders, and finally loads of Ancistrus that just wouldn’t stop breeding. All of the species were breeding regularly in the aquarium. As I said, the aquarium was already very crowded. I knew I was taking a chance putting the small sajicas in with these predators, but I didn’t have any choice.

To my great relief the sajicas found themselves loving their company and were left alone by their larger predatory cousins. The aquarium was decorated with two very large roots that reached all the way to the surface of the aquarium and which created three natural territories for the fish in the aquarium. There were small gaps under the roots that the ancistrus utilised for breeding. The larger cichlids couldn’t get into these spaces. These large roots made the water in the tank very dark and made it look like a black-water river aquarium. However the water was harder and the pH level higher than what you might expect to find in a black-water river.

When the sajicas had been in this aquarium for a week, on a diet consisting mainly of Hikari pellets and shrimps, they spawned for the first time. Anyone that has kept A. sajica wouldn’t be surprised about this, the surprise would be if they didn’t breed during the first month. However the surprise was how they bred. My experience is that sajicas are dedicated parents that watch furiously over eggs and fry. But under these conditions this pair chose a different approach. The female laid her eggs on a root halfway to the surface. Her eggs had a much darker tone then A. sajica eggs usually have, and matched the colour of the root almost perfectly. This was something the parents seemed to be aware of, since they didn’t care about protecting their young. They both swam all over the aquarium just as before the egg laying, and it wasn’t unusual that the two fishes furthest from the eggs in the entire aquarium were the sajicas. Occasionally they did chase away some ancistrus. You would think that this strange parental behaviour would mean the end of the eggs in an aquarium where several fishes could eat all eggs in one gulp. But this was not the case and almost all the eggs survived and hatched, at which time the parents moved them (spat them) under a root where not even they could get in. They then continued acting as if nothing had happened. When the fry were free-swimming the parents took their young out for expeditions about 1-2 hours each day. The rest of the time they left them under the root, where they apparently found food because they grew nicely.

The parents continued to take them on these little expeditions for about a month, after which the fry had grown to approximately 1.5 cm / ¾ inch. The impressive thing is that almost all of the fry had survived to this age. After the parents had stopped caring for their fry, the young quickly became bolder and started swimming around, which led to all but two of the fry being eaten one week later. (There had been 50-60 fry before that). These two however did manage to grow up in this aquarium.

The wild caught A. sajica couple spawned many times in this aquarium, once every 2-3 months, and they always had great success using this method. At one point I moved them to another aquarium about half as big as the other and with clear water. They shared this tank with a number of other cichlids, mostly fry from the larger aquarium. In this aquarium they spawned in the way one is used to seeing A. sajica spawn, i.e. standing guard over their eggs and fry. A little later the couple was moved back to the 540 L /145 gallon aquarium and they then started to “hide” their eggs and fry again.

Out of curiosity I also tried keeping them in an aquarium with clear water and a large pair of N. managuense as company, and the sajica couple spawned standing guard over their eggs and fry. It seemed like they simply chose another strategy in darker waters. I have kept other pairs of breeding A. sajica in the 540 litre/ 145 gallon aquarium since then, but none of them have shown this behaviour. I’m hoping that others get to experience this unique behaviour that just goes to show that cichlids never stop being surprising.

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Chihuahua dogs are one of the most highly priced canine breeds in the world. It is nicknamed as Chichi and is considered as the smallest “god” on earth, being honored by the royal Aztecs in the ancient times.o

The Chihuahua dogs are believed to have originated from Mexico. It is named after the state of Chihuahua and was developed from an ancient breed of canine that was larger in size and worshipped by the ancient Aztecs in Mexico. The stone carvings found in the pyramids of the Cholula are what basically support the Chihuahua’s value in the religious life of the ancient Aztec people in the Chihuahua region of Mexico.

The Appearance and Size

The Chihuahua dogs, in terms of size, naturally weigh around 2 to 6 pounds. They stand at a height of only 6 to 9 inches, making it the smallest canine breed on earth.

The Chihuahua appears beautifully with its soft coat. However, it is important to note that the Chihuahua breed comes with a coat that is smooth and long. The smoth coat is noted particularly for its soft and glossy appearance, as well as for its being fully textured. The long coat, on the other hand, is prized significantly for its length, softness and curly or flat appearance. The coat of the Chihuahua is also noted for its wonderful shades, highlighting the colors of black, white, brown, and fawn. It may also appear in tri-color or in solid color, and they shed in average.

Character and Temperament

Considered by the Chinese as the “Chi”, the Chihuahua dogs are highly energetic and lively. They move gracefully and always display varied expressions that are to some degree human-like. They are also the most devoted breeds with the tendency to be extremely closed to their masters. However, the Chihuahua dogs require a higher level of human affection and attention than the other breeds. They make great companions for both the younger and older generation, and even to those who are so busy performing their roles and responsibilities in the society they belong. They scare away people who are strangers to them, however.

Finally, the Chihuahuas are sensitive to cold temperatures. They easily get cold, but they can also suffer from heatstroke once exposed to direct sunlight. It is for this reason basically that Chihuahua owners are often recommended to keep their dogs inside their homes. The Chihuahua dogs are then perfect for apartment living.

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A poorly trained dog can embarrass its owner and offend other people - or even make them feel threatened.

Teaching your dog some manners is just common-sense. You did it with your children and your parents did it with you. If you had never learned right from wrong you would be behaving badly so why expect to be able to raise a dog without any coaching? He has lots to learn.

There’s a popular saying among dog trainers: “There’s no such thing as a bad dog.” While that may be true, any trainer will admit that there are dogs with very bad habits. When a dog acts or reacts to a situation in a way that has a negative impact on her owner or others, the behavior is considered to be “bad.” Yet, to the dog, it’s just what she does. Stopping bad behavior requires training to give the dog a new behavior, or habit.

One of the most common bad behaviors is jumping up on people. This habit is established when a dog is a puppy. Puppies jump at their mother to get her attention so she will feed them. Dog owners find it adorable that their puppy works so hard to get their attention as she jumps. The naive owners come down to the dog’s level or pick the puppy up, not realizing they have just rewarded the dog for jumping and barking. A sharp ‘NO’ will stop the jumping. Also, ignore the dog and avoid eye contact when she jumps to discourage such behavior.

Unfortunately, behavior that is cute in a puppy often becomes annoying in an adult dog. Large dogs that jump on people for attention easily knock down and accidentally injure children and older people. Small dogs have less ability to injure someone, but usually dirty clothes and snag stockings. In both cases, while you might not mind your dog jumping up on you, other people probably don’t feel the same way. Training your dog to sit to be petted is the easiest way to break the jumping habit. To help her develop the “sit for attention” habit, you must ignore her when she jumps on you. You might turn your back or simply walk away. If she follows you, turn quickly and tell her to sit. If she does, pet and praise her. You can reinforce this behavior by having her sit before you put her food bowl down. Every time she sits, she gets a reward of either attention or food. Every time she jumps she gets nothing.

Another sign that your dog has too much energy is chasing cars. A dog’s natural instinct is to protect her area, and a car can be seen as a predator. Your dog should be kept securely in the yard when you are not around. When around cars you should keep your dog on a leash. If your dog tries to chase a car give her a sharp yank on the leash and say no. When your dog resists the chance to chase a car, lavish her with praise.

Another unpopular behavior is chewing. Destructive chewing is most often an indication your dog is bored. If your dog chews up the couch cushions or destroys a wicker chair while you are at work, it is probably because she had nothing else to do. If you look up from a book or television to find your dog chewing on your favorite shoes, realize that she is releasing pent-up energy. Give your dog the chance to exercise her body and brain. Plenty of physical exercise will tire her out so that she naps while you relax. Pet supply stores carry a variety of toys that provide mental stimulation-doggie puzzles to keep your pooch busy while you’re away. Also, if your dog is a chewer, make sure you give her chewing toys of her own. It is never a good idea to give your dog an old shoe or sock to chew on; she can’t tell the difference between your favorites and your discards and they all smell like you.

Using an anti-chew spray such as bitter apple (which dogs hate, and which are available from pet stores) work well. There are certain odors that dogs hate.

Taking these few simple steps will improve your dog’s life a great deal.

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Children and dogs – you want one of each. Okay, so you have decided to get your child a dog for his birthday. Billy sees the sweet cuddly thing that will want to sneak into bed with him and will be his companion after school or when he is alone.

Even though you do not know the first thing about dogs, you want to make Billy happy. So, you are going to do it. After all, you cannot go back on your word. You promised.

The nightmare begins immediately. The sweet tongue that will lick Billy is between two rows of sharp teeth which may destroy your furniture and other items, and those teeth are capable of injuring, too. You see it now, all that dog destructive behavior. How would you explain it to Billy if you had to get rid of his dog, or even had to put it to sleep?

The horrible fears and images are spiraling out of control now. You are thinking of telling Billy you have changed your mind …. But on the other hand, you did promise ….

At a loss for what to do, you contact a professional and seek advice. She seems to be keenly aware and appreciative of your concern. She calmly says:

“You need to sit down with your son and all members of the family, and jointly to define and abide by some basic common rules.”

First, if this dog ever turns on anyone, it will be put down – end of discussion.

Second, everyone is to take responsibility for this dog. If you see he needs to go out, just do it. Don’t yell for Dad. However, to let the other family members know when the dog was last out, so they will be able to ascertain his probable needs.

Third, respect the dog. Do not pull on him as though he were a stuffed animal. If he bites you for that, you asked for it.

Fourth, do not annoy the dog while he is eating or sleeping. The dog is to sleep in HIS bed, not yours.

Fifth, NO feeding the dog at the table.

Sixth, if the dog develops other hyperactive behavior or other bad dog behavior – such as any obsessive behaviors, chewing, wetting, etc. – the dog must go.

Seventh, if the dog only likes his family and will not tolerate anyone else – e.g., he becomes aggressive toward visitors or passersby – he is an unpredictable, unacceptable risk, and he cannot stay.

Remember, all responsibilities are shared.

There are very few “bad dogs” out there, so do not be afraid that you will come home with one. Do your homework. Just prepare your family so you are honest and open from the beginning, with the boundaries set right away and honored by all members of the household. Even post the rules on the refrigerator as a reminder to all.

In this way, everyone keeps in mind the rules and requirements, and bad dog behavior is less likely to manifest. Should it though, everyone has been somewhat prepared on how to handle it, even to accept the worst if that must be. They have not yet opened themselves to be completely, deeply hurt in the unlikely event things do not go right. The boundaries are clear, and they are there to protect the family. That way, it is easier on both the family and the dog.

One more thing: Do not rush getting the dog. Wait until you find the one with which you are 100% satisfied. Do not jump the gun just because it is Billy’s birthday. Tell him as a present that you will search for the right dog together and will bring it home when you find it. The heartache, safety risk, and financial risk of a gross error leading to dog dominance behavior, dog aggression, dog bite, and even dog attack, are not worth the superficial satisfaction of delivering the goods on an exact day.

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Until a very recent period, dog worms were thought to be of a spontaneous origin, brought about by the influence of heat upon decaying vegetable matter, and it was and still is freely asserted that puppies are born with dog worms inherited from the mother in some mysterious manner while still in uterus. This has been conclusively proven an error and in the minds of all scientists there is no question about dog worms springing from individual eggs and having a complete life history of their own.

The principal worm species with which dog owners have to contend are round worms and tape worms. The first named commonly infest puppies and consequently are most dreaded by breeders. In shape and size these worms resemble common angle worms, but in color are lighter, being almost white or only a pale pink.

In adult dogs these worms, when full grown, are from three to seven inches long. In puppies they are about half that length, and as thick as common white string. Round worms live in the small intestines, sometimes coiled in such masses as to obstruct the passage, and occasionally they wander into the stomach or are passed by the bowels.

It is easy to understand that when one dog in a kennel is infected with worms, millions of eggs will be passed with the feces. These are scattered all over the floors, bedding, feeding and drinking pans. They get on the dog’s coat, are licked off and swallowed and in numbers of ways gain entrance to the digestive tracts of other dogs, where they soon hatch out and in ten days are fully developed.

This rapid development account for the popular belief that puppies are born with worms, for breeders who have held post-mortems on puppies scarcely ten days old and have found in their stomachs fully developed round worms could account for their presence in no other way. They overlooked the fact that the prospective mother, confined in a kennel infested with worms, would get these eggs attached to her coat, belly and breasts, and the young, as soon as born, would take these eggs into their stomachs with the first mouthfuls of milk.

Symptoms Of Dog Worms Attack

Dog worms are responsible for so much sickness and so many symptoms that it is practically impossible to mention all of them, but their presence can safely be suspected in all dogs which have not been recently treated for them, as well as in cases where the patient is run down, unthrifty and out of sorts.

Other symptoms are a hot, dry nose, weak, watery eyes, pale lips and gums, foul breath, mean hacking cough and a red, scurfy, pimply or irritated condition of the skin and harsh, dry, staring coat that is constantly being shed.

Wormy dogs sometimes have a depraved appetite and will eat dirt and rubbish. Some days they are ravenously hungry, the next day they will not eat at all; their sleep is disturbed by dreams and intestinal rumbling, the urine is high colored and frequently passed, bowels irregular, stomach easily unsettled, watery mucus is frequently vomited and the mouth is hot, sticky and full of ropy saliva.

Puppies which are full of worms bloat easily and are pot-bellied. After feeding their stomachs distend disproportionately to the amount of food consumed. Their bodies are also subject to scaly eruptions and their bowels to colicky pains; they do not grow as rapidly as healthy puppies should and instead of playing with each other they curl up and sleep hour after hour; they get thinner, weaker and more lifeless from day to day and if they do not waste away or die in fits and convulsions with frothing at the mouth and champing of the jaws, grow up coarse-jointed, rickety and misshapen. Puppies with worms are also liable to paralysis of their rear limbs and on removal of the worms the puppies regain control of the affected parts.

A wormy dog is usually an unhealthy and unhappy dog who leads a miserable life. It could even be deadly, especially so for young puppies. Bring your dog to a veterinarian if you are unsure. Your dog will certainly thank you for that.

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