Dog Health Questions: I am looking for a large wireless door bell button, (the button could be larger than a 50 cent piece), ideas?

-it's actually for dog training, it has to be larger than your average door bell, and easy to push.

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If you use a section of coil spring circling the press button and place a piece of perspex or mdf above and below this should give you the stability Screw doorbell button to piece of MDF then put coil spring around the doorbell and hold it in place with clips the coil spring should be very slightly higher than the button then then fix the piece of MDF that will be pressed to operate the bell you may need a couple of blocks of Mdf to prevent the large button damaging the wireless unit

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• Maybe you could just glue something larger onto the doorbell button.

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Dog Health Questions: Vaccinations for a puppy training class?

Hey folks I have a four month old apricot pug and I've decided to take an 8 week puppy education class at PetsMart on April 7. The class asks for four vaccinations which include Rabies, Parvovirus, Distemper and Parainfluenza. My pup has the first three vaccinations but she doesn't have the Parainfluenza. My vetinerian didn't even mention to me that I need to have the Parainfluenza and I asked the lady over the phone at PetsMart if I need to have it and she said yes because dogs can spread viruses pretty quickly. I feel like my pug has gone through enough vaccinations.

My pug is recovering from spaying surgery on Monday and I don't know if I'm doing this too soon, but its an absolute must I go through this class.

I just want to hear from you guys if this is pretty common for any puppy/dog training classes to have so many vaccinations. It's hard to keep up.

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A basic DHPP vaccination will include the Parainfluenza vaccine. You should call your vet and ask what is included in the boosters your dog had. Most likely, your dog is already vaccinated.

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• Well, those are the basic "foundation" shots for any puppy really so yes its very common for a training class to ask for those shots.

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Dog Health Questions: Fastest way for my dog to lose weight, please help, i am taking my dog to school for a class presentation and?

she is a little chubby, she is a 2 year old terrier mix she is about the same size as a jack russell terrrier, my presentation is on dog training, i go to hs the presentation is going to be next week on thursday for my animal (Vet) science class.

I am going to show my classmates the tricks i have taught my dog but 1st i need her to lose some weight in a week, i dont know if that possible but some good sugestions would be appreciated thanks
i cant buy her a diet dog food bag right now (we still have dog food)

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You can take her out and start exercising her more, but I don't know that she's going to lose significant weight in a week.

She really shouldn't have gotten to a point where she's fat in the first place. It's TERRIBLE for them. It's so hard on their joints that many fat dogs end up crippled with arthritis at a fairly young age.

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• It is ironic that you are taking your overweight dog to an Animal Science class... and that your main concern is with appearances.
  
  Though our canine companions are now domesticated, think how often a wild animal eats a full meal. Our canine gluttony is a conditioned response to the convenience of the human schedule and our own bad eating habits. Your dog will not starve in a day.
  
  My breed, the Akita Inu fasts naturally for days, as they choose. After several days of disinterest, they return to their regular habit. Though "going off feed" is usually a sign of illness to watch for, it does allow the animal's system to rest and cleanse.
  
  You could safely fast your dog for a day or two (or more)as long as she has fresh water available at all times. I stress the access to water, because that will help to curb her appetite and to flush the gut. This does mean however, no "treats" just because she is begging or whining... an occasional fast is fine for a healthy dog, but do it right if you are going to do it at all.
  
  Extra play time will not hurt her and be a good distraction, but don't run her into the ground. Or expect to see much of a difference because you are looking at only a matter of a week.
  
  Before your presentation, give her a small meal with plenty of time for any to be eliminated before being taken to class. It will help her focus on her performance, and she won't be acting desperate for food. She will still be eager to earn her treats as a trickster, but don't overdo the "candy".
  
  Since she will still be overweight, you should continue her reducing diet. Use the same food she is eating, as her system is accustomed to it, just cut the portions back to about 2/3 of the recommended portion (read the bag and use a measure cup). Make her kibble into soup with warm water stirred in, it will make a gravy of sorts and bulk it up. You can add rice or most vegetables you will be eating that day, but do not give any treats, meats or fats.
  
  Most people feed once a day in the evening (some actually break it into 2 meals). If you can, at least switch to a morning main feed for the duration of the "diet".
  
  Give up the commercial treats altogether and offer more healthful snacks if you feel you must. (I am baking chicken livers right now to "treat" a foster Mini Schnauzer in need of training and extra calories).
  
  I feel that canned food is pretty much a waste of money, just add your own water. Spend on a quality kibble and also regularly feed dry to keep teeth clean.
  
  Fasting once a week until at a proper weight is acceptable.
  If your young, terrier type dog is already "chubby" then she will most likely wind up obese because her human's bad habits are "killing her with kindness".
  
  Be aware of dog.


• I would worry more about helping your pet lose wet in a safe, healthy manner rather than quickly. I cut back on my Rott's food a tad bit and made sure that she exercised more. I always made sure that we were not overdoing the exercise and that she was not starving. If she is getting a lot of extra treats in addition to her food, cut out the treats and leave the food amount the same. Many soft treats contain a lot of calories with little nutritional value. These should be the first to go. If you still want to give her a treat, consider carrots or even ice cubes. Just remember to keep your girl's health a top priority not just her figure!!


• Normal exersice and controled food intake are the only healthy and responsible ways to maintain a dogs weight. I doubt you'll have time to responsibly get the dog to loose much weight in a week. Check the food guidelines on the bag of food you're feeding her and only give him that amount. Also take her for nice long walks. Two walks lasting about an hour each every day will certainly help the dog loose weight.


• ok first off thats impossible and she needs to lose weight why? its just tricks


• You can exercise her and watch how much food she takes in. I have three Jack Russells and they eat 2/3 cup for the bigger, more active ones and a 1/2 cup for the smaller less active one. I don't think it's possible for her to loose weight in that small amount of time. Before you take her for the presentation, make sure to feed her a little less that morning so she's a little more hungry and more willing to work for treats. She'll get her regular amount with the treats. This way she'll be a little more willing to show off her tricks. Those Terriers can be a little goofy. We feed a little less on compotision days so the dogs will pay better attention when we have treats.


• I believe you should put this dog on a diet, not because you want to impress your school mates or because you are embarassed because she is "a little chubby", but because it is the healthy thing to do for her, not for you. What we do for our dogs at the rescue where I work is to give them 1/4 cup of their normal dry kibble, and 1/4 cup green beans. This way, the green beans help them to feel full, but doesn't add all the fat the kibble will. Make sure you have a desired weight in mind so that she doesn't lose too much weight. Then you can add more kibble back into the mix. Do this for her, not for you! :)


• Umm.. sorry, but there aren't any "Hollywood" 24 hr diet drinks for dogs.. it'll take longer than a week to show any improvement.. try walking your dog, and maybe switching foods, or at least dropping the portion size.


• Take her for walks and cut down on the amount of dog food you do feed her. And if you give her lots of treats and/or human food, stop doing it.


• You never want a dog to lose weight fast!! Since dogs are small, losing weight quickly can damage their internal organs & possibly cause renal failure.
  Take your dog to the vet for a sensible weight-loss plan. If you change your dog's food, do it gradually by mixing it in his other food over 5-7 days. Some low-calorie snacks include baby carrots and green beans.


• This is one of the most sickening questions I've seen.
  
  How could you be so superficial?
  
  I'm blown away that you would want to put your dog on a crash diet. If your dog isn't healthy why would you want to make her more unhealthy by shocking her system? If she needs to lose weight for health reasons, do it the right way. Consult her vet and put her on weight management food or a super premium food like Canidae.

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Dog Health Questions: Do you think I'm ready for a dog?

I'm 13, and I have wanted a dog since I was tiny. But recently I've got much more serious about it, and I want it SO badly, but I now understand that a dog is a big commitment and I need to be responsible about it.
I've done a lot of research into dog training, breeds and care, so I really know my stuff. But I know it's very different to read about something than experience it, I just thought being knowledgeable would help.
My mum and dad are still saying no, and it makes me so upset because I feel I can handle a dog and I know I'd look after it. A dog would mean 2 much 2 me and i would never neglect it.
Please tell me if you think I really could handle a puppy (if not, how can I change) and if you do believe me, how can I convince my parents?

Thank you!! :D

from Beccy xx

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puppys take a lot of work, and alot of knowlege in training one. Your only 13 right now and soon enough you will be busy with your friends and social life that your not going to have time to take care of it. I would really reconsider until all of your family is on board with having one, because it's alot harder then it looks!

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• If your parents say no than there must be a reason that they dont want u to get one. Have you asked them why you couldnt get one


• You seem mature and responsible, but are you sure that you won't just become bored with a dog after a couple of months? You're right: it is alot of work. You have to feed and water a dog twice a day, clean it's cage or let it out frequently, give it plenty of TLC, and have a way to pay for it's vet bills.
  Another idea for you might be to see if your parents would let you take on a smaller animal, such as a fish or a hamster, to prove that you have responsibility. That might seem childish, but it is a step closer to getting a dog!
  Communication=trust ... Talk to your parents and let them know how much getting a dog would mean to you. If you like the hamster idea, bring that up too and see what they have to say.
  Good Luck and God Bless


• I'm about your age, (can't say exactly or I'll get in trouble) and I had that EXACT same problem. my mom said no for years, then the one thing that worked was when i raised the money all on my own. I also promised to take complete care of it and she let me get one. I think you are ready! Just keep trying and never give up!!!!!!


• well i really hope you know that having one is a big responsibility! you need to feed it, bathe it, walk it, play with it, train it, etc.
  
  it can be alot of work, and im not sure if you would have the time, since you will be in school 5 days a week. who will take care of him in the mean time. if you get a dog, from a shelter, that is already potty trained, etc.. then yes it will probably be easier on you, but you have to make sure u give it lots of love! im not sure how to convince your parents, alls i know, is when i wanted my first pup, i just begged my parents, until one day we went and looked at some pups, and i got one. good luck.


• My hubby and I have four dogs... while I'm sure you would be able to handle remembering to feed a dog and walk it, what you're forgetting is that dogs are expensive to own. Even if you got a free mutt from an animal shelter, vet bills can be very costly.
  
  If your dog gets hurt or sick, you need to take it to a vet in addition to taking it for regular check-ups and stuff.
  
  So maybe if you got a part time job to pay for this stuff, your parents would be more willing to reconsider.
  
  Also, puppies will piss and poop all over your parents' house until it is house-trained.
  
  Dogs can cause property damage, they chew and dig and get into everything they shouldn't!
  
  That said, I couldn't imagine life without dogs, I love them so much! But you may have to wait until you move out if your parents are dead set against it.
  
  They might be more willing to consider a cat....


• Well, I myself have two dogs owned by my family: a Saint Bernard and a mutt. However, we have 10 acres, which is more than enough room for them to run around. If you live in an apartment in the city, then I would say that you should have a cat or a very small dog- a Saint Bernard would not work! If you live in the suburbs, sure! There is probably enough room to give it daily walks, right? I would suggest small dogs, lap dogs, like a poodle or a pug. Talk to your parents about it, and present the reasons why you should have a dog: it would teach you more responsibility, it would provide you with another friend, and if you get a small dog from the pound, you would be saving its life! Make sure you tell them that you will take care of it. If worse comes to worst, you can show them this!


• YES! when i got my dog at about 12.. i did some research to make sure i was geting the correct dog. Now my dog is smaller then other dogs. Maybe talk to your parents about a smaller no shedding dog. I have a King Charles Cavalier Bichon Frise. He is the best dog a person can ask for! he is the BEST with kids, hardly ever barks, was VERRY easy to trane! i could go on forever
  http://www.pets4you.com/pages/images/cav…
  that a picture like him i found on the internet
  email if u have any Q's or other great dogs that do shed like a LAB great dogs!
  guitardancingrl@yahoo.com


• Beccy- i think you should start off with a small animal like a mouse and see that a small mouse takes a lot of work. I also agree that you are at the age where you want to hang out with your friends and will not have time for a dog because pets do it old and boring at times... also, most likely do not have a job to pay for the vet visits, food and toys for a dog. In time you should be ready for a dog.


• hey there beccy!!
  im 13 and i had the exact promlem. i had never had a dog before so i begged and begged my parents! they kept saying nonono! i finally disided............i will show them! im going to show them i can be responsable! so i did! i did extra chores and started a puppy fund so all the money i got i would put in there to go towards the purchuse of the puppy. then after a few weeks of doing constant chores i sat down and said mom dad i think im responsable enough to take on a responsability! maybe a dog? see what they say. dont say I PROMISE I WILL TAKE CARE OF IT I WILL FEED IT EVERYDAY ETC. cuz they think that you are just saying that to convince them. see what they say. if they say no continue showing you are responsable. i think you are ready to take on such a responsability! so good luck,do your reserch on the dog you want to get and save save save!


• You sound very mature but, I would volunteer at the Humane Society for awhile and get some first-hand experience and it might be a way to prove yourself to your parents. However not all people are doggy, and you just might have to accept the fact that your parents just don't want to fool with a dog, my father was that way! Good luck to you!!!


• Hey, I'm 12 my, parents said no, (at first), my parents then supprised me on xmas, and we're doing great! I wanted a dog since I was tiny also, but here is how I convinced my parents:
  
  Start volunteering to take care of dogs, in other words show them that you can be responsible for a dog!
  
  Best of luck!!

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Dog Health Questions: Help on litterbox training rabbits?

I have a rabbit..she doesn't pee on the carpet a lot, usually on this dog training peepad [it works for bunnies..ha!]sometimes I catch her on the carpet though.
She poos EVERYWHEREEE though. ): and my parent's aren't happy with it.

eeee..help?

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• I dont think they can be poop trained. Ours isthe same way. they pee in the cage but poop everywhere. a quick vacuum and its gone tho.


• You need to get a cat little box place a few drops of ammonia in it and that works. You need to keep the rabbit confined to it's cage while training. Worked in a week for me. Has far as the marbles she does that will still happen but not as much outside the littler box.


• I am a little surprised that she poops every where. rabbits usually pick one spot to poop and that is where you would put her litter box. I would suggest confining her to a smaller area, perhaps just one room, and see if she picks just one spot for pooping and then put the litter box there. Good luck.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training, please help!?

I am at my wit's end with my dog. He's 6 years old, and has been generally well-behaved all his life. We recently moved, and since we've been in this house, he's been getting up on tables. Coffee tables, end tables, even this pub table that sits about 4 feet off the ground. (He can jump very high). He only does it when no one is home, so I have no idea what to do to train him to not do it.

When the weather is nice, I can put him in the yard, but during winter in Colorado, it's too cold most of the time to leave him outside. What can I do, aside from putting him in a crate? I just can't do that to him! Please help me, I am so stressed and have no idea what to do!!

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Crates are good not cruel. It will protect your dog from breaking a leg or going through the window while you are not home. It is impossible to train a dog when you are not there so the best thing you can do is keep it safe, you are suppose to protect him and a crate is the only way I see to do this. Good luck ! Oh and close the curtains if you can so as not to entice him to look out the window.

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• crates are fine,,,,,,,,, same as a playpen or crib for a human baby.. it is NOT cruel.


• I would assume he is misbehaving because he is bored in the new house, or stress from moving. Find toys to keep him busy, maybe if his mind is occupied he will behave more. We give our dogs these orange balls from petsmart that you can put treats in - treats fall out when the ball rolls over a specific hole. I've also found kong's filled with peanut butter & let to freeze are great too. Dogs love PB & when frozen it takes longer to eat. If you dog enjoys other toys, make sure he has access to them during the day (if he isn't a destroyer). Good Luck.


• I would suggest confining him to a room, maybe bathroom, laundry room or garage. Also make sure he has a bone (or something equivalent) to chew on to keep him occupied while you are gone. Is there stuff left on the things he's jumping onto? Maybe food, clothes that smell like you, or toys of some sort? That also may be why he is jumping up on things, to get some comfort or to sneak a treat in. Like another used said, he may just be stressed from the move or bored.


• You CAN train your dog, anyone can. They make it look harder on television than it really is. I had mine trained to avoid constant barking in under a week. I got a bit lengthy on my reply when I answered a similar question earlier so I'll just post the link to the guide I read that motivated me. You could probably click my profile to read my other reply if you wanted. http://www.barkingdogs.net/detailedexplanation.shtml
  
  I loved the humor in his story.


• If you don't want to crate him, you can try an ex-pen (slightly larger, no top or bottom, like a playpen) or gating him into a room without any furniture to worry about. You can also try closing the blinds so that he can't see out.


• Crates are actually a place a dog should be happy to go and where the dog feels safe. If your dog is already crate trained than it may not take to much to teach him to be comfortable in a crate again. If you are really against it even with that then try putting something on all the tables to deter him from jumping on them. You can buy those plastic mats that are for carpeting so that computer chairs don't ruin the floor and put them with the pokey plastic pieces facing upwards. When your dog jumps onto the table, the plastic will be uncomfortable for your dog to sit or stand on so it will deter him from jumping on the table. It doesn't usually take long for a dog to figure this out.
  
  If you believe it is the windows that your dog is trying to see out of then place a bed or something comfy for your dog to sit on that is positioned so that your dog can see out the window.
  
  Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: Bird dog training?

We are going to get an english pointer in approximately 7 weeks. We are looking for recommendations on training books for the new pup. We plan to use her for birdhunting and home. Any recommendations would be great.

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Old fathfull, As a british hunter and fan of the english and german pointer as well as an owner then my suggestion would be to use the power and reserch you have at your fingure tips.
When i trained my dogs i used the internet as well as stand in a good bookshop and make notes in my head of all the good tips that some books suplied.
With pleanty patients and persaverance i took the job on of training my dogs, the result is 4 great working dogs that are a joy to watch as they work together. Like you say you plan to use it for bird hunting, they come into there element when doing this on open ground.
Good Luck

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• OK, first, see if there any reasonably priced trainers in your area, I have done drills with dogs that were profesionally trained or where the owner went through a training course with a profesional trainer, and the dogs are superior to dogs trained from a book, not that you would not try, but my brother had a Lab, his name was Strike, Sky Watch Radar's Lucky Strike in full, I know he had more than 750 points in field trials, just not sure how many more, plus this dog kicked *** in the field (my brother actually used to show him off by having him return birds to other hunters who didn't have dogs, on whistle signals alone; this dog knew right from left by whistle better than people I have worked with know it by word), he was trained by Bill Cox of Labs Unlimited in Valparaiso IN (219) 464-3647 not sure if he trains pointers or not but he might steer you right and he won't mind being advertised


• go to
  http://www.navhda.com/
  North American versatile hunting dog association. i have been a member for over 20 years. they have a great support structure for those new to hunting with dogs. there are a lot of very knowledgeable people with contact info on the site. i hunt Pudelpointers and Labs and have gotten great tips and advice from members.
  best of luck and enjoy.
  
  http://www.navhda.com/training.html


• http://www.gundogsonline.com/
  There is an online magazine on this site that is very informative. You can also search all of their back issues.
  
  "The complete guide to bird dog training" by John R Falk is one of the more popular training books. It's extremely comprehensive, teaching you what kind of dog to pick, how to pick from a litter, how to train the different breeds, etc.
  
  One of the best tools i've found for dog training is a show called "The Dog Whisperer" by Cesar Millan. His show is on the national geographic channel (which I don't get). I picked up Season 1 of his show on ebay for 35 bucks. It's worth every penny. This will teach you how to get inside your dogs mind and to understand how they think. If you don't get anything else, get this dvd set.

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Dog Health Questions: Any good dog training schools?

I want to get into a school to learn how to train dogs for a living but I am having trouble finding any info.

Can you help?

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If you're talking about colleges, i don;t think that any have a program for dog training.

If you are more just talking about a training place, just find a local dog academy, or school. Where they teach classes meant ffor just to train your dog but not professionally. They probably will offer some sort of training for new trainers.

If you are talking about college though, because i don';t think there are any, you should just go to college and learn about something else that interests you. Just for the experience. And then you can train dogs.
~i hope this helps

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