Crate Training A Puppy

(PRWEB) November 3, 2006

HuntersCreek Retrievers (http://www.hunterscreekretrievers.com), takes pride in fifteen years of Labrador breeding focused on Championship Retrievers. With clients throughout the United States, Mexico and Europe, Hunters Creek Labs have become known for their outstanding temperament, trainability, desirability and beautiful confirmation. For Houston, Texas, area clients HuntersCreek Retrievers now offers personalized In-Home Dog Obedience and Retriever Training.

All HuntersCreek Retrievers? dogs are bred with a gentle temperament perfect for children, without sacrificing an outstanding pedigree for Hunting or Field Trial Champions. Pups have full two-year health guarantee on hips and eyes, are wormed, and have had their first shots and Veterinary Health Certification. Worldwide delivery from Houston, Texas, Bush Intercontinental is available.

Champion yellow, black and chocolate lab pups are arriving at HuntersCreek Retrievers in 2006.

Pedigree include

They include Sire FC-AFC Watermark?s The Boss, a National Derby List competitor with 22 points; he qualified for 4 Nationals, open and amateur. ?The Boss,? is a strong competitor with a Championship Field Trial Pedigree. Owned by Dr. Mary Tatum, DVM, of the nationally known Brittmore Animal Clinic, its hips, elbows and eyes are certified.

HuntersCreek Retrievers also offers personalized in-home dog training. There?s no need to send a beloved pet away for training. HuntersCreek Retrievers? training program and philosophy differs from many other “professional dog trainers” who remove the dog from home and board them during training. This can be very hard on any family and pet. HuntersCreek Retrievers goal is to provide positive training reinforcement with the dog and owner close to home.

A dog?s master plays an integral part in training a well-mannered family pet and working retriever. HuntersCreek Retrievers trains dog and master for success at home and in the field. The dog is not removed from its familiar surroundings; HuntersCreek Retrievers makes house calls to assist each owner in training the dog to be a working companion.

Basic dog training is available for most all breeds. Each dog is taught five commands on and off leash: Sit, Stay, Come, Heel, Down and Kennel for Crate Training.

About HuntersCreek Retrievers (http://www.hunterscreekretrievers.com):

For additional Retriever Training information and dog training products, see http://www.hunterscreekretrievers.com. The company recently added Armadillo Foam floating training dummies. The life-like Mallard and Quail allows for scent injections directly into the foam, aiding in training, marking, and tracking. Additionally, the density of the foam is perfect for developing a dog?s ?soft mouth? since no one wants to see a teeth-marked bird on the dinner plate.

Mention this Press Release and receive 50% OFF an initial training evaluation and one free week with the purchase of a one month training contract.

HuntersCreek Retrievers? training program and philosophy differs from many other “professional dog trainers” who remove the dog from home and board them during training. This can be very hard on any family and pet. HuntersCreek Retrievers? goal is to provide positive training reinforcement with the dog and owner close to home.

HuntersCreek Retrievers recognize that pet training takes time and patience as opposed to some national dog training franchises who promise a permanent fix from a one time, two-hour session with a dog. Yeah right, anyone want to buy ocean front property in Arizona?

A dog?s master plays an integral part in training a well-mannered family pet and working retriever. HuntersCreek Retrievers trains dog and master for success at home and in the field. The dog is not removed from its familiar surroundings; HuntersCreek Retrievers makes house calls, to assist each owner in training their dog to be a working companion.

Basic Dog Training is available for most all breeds.

Dog Obedience Training is the number one factor determining a dog?s success at home or in the field and obedience is the foundation for all advanced training. Repetition and consistency ensure success. Just like playing an instrument, one wrong key can ruin an entire symphony.

Each dog is taught five commands on and off leash: Sit, Stay, Come, Heel, Down and Kennel for Crate Training. HuntersCreek Retrievers uses a variety of distractions to ensure the dog will be obedient under challenging circumstances. Verbal Commands, Whistle and Hand Signals are incorporated to ensure the dog is controllable in a variety of environments whether it’s from two feet or one hundred yards.

Initial Master/Dog Evaluation

HuntersCreek Retrievers initial, one-hour session evaluates the owner?s desires and the dog?s personality, temperament, drive, and responsiveness to training.

Basic obedience training includes:

SIT STAY COME HEEL DOWN KENNEL

Level One Retriever Training teaches the dog to retrieve objects on command, hold them firmly, and deliver directly to hand. This will ensure a reliable retrieve-to-hand every time. Commands include: Steady, Fetch, Hold, and Give.

Retriever Training ? Level One

FETCH HOLD GIVE STEADY SINGLES LAND RETRIEVES

Remember, obedience is the number one factor determining a dog?s success; therefore, HuntersCreek Retrievers constantly reinforces obedience training. There?s no doubt many a flight of ducks or geese have flared because some hunter couldn’t keep their dog controlled. Bring an undisciplined dog to the blind and this is absolutely one of the fastest ways to turn hunting buddies into enemies and reduce hunting invites.

About HuntersCreek Retrievers:

HuntersCreek Retrievers takes pride in fifteen years of Labrador breeding focused on Labrador Retrievers, including field trained championship Labs: black, yellow, and chocolate Lab pups; With clients throughout the United States, Mexico and Europe, its Labs have become known for their outstanding temperament, trainability, desire and beautiful confirmation. For Houston, Texas, area clients HuntersCreek Retrievers now offers personalized in-home dog training. HuntersCreek Retrievers recently added Armadillo Foam floating training dummies. The life-like Mallard and Quail allows for scent injections directly into the foam, aiding in training, marking, and tracking. Additionally, the density of the foam is perfect for developing a dog?s ?soft mouth.? No one wants to see a teeth-marked bird on the dinner plate.

For more information, go to http://www.hunterscreekretrievers.com.

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More Crate Training A Puppy Press Releases

Salem, OR, (PRWEB) November 2, 2007

Melisa Bethel today launched a new blog on dog training techniques. During the last 3 years the increase in dogs entering Human Society’s has increased by 7%. One of the main reasons for this is the fact that these dogs are untrained and now unwanted.

With over 4 million K-9′s entering these Society’s each year there are few of them placed in new homes while the others are destroyed. Human Shelter will spend over 1 billion dollars each year to destroy unwanted animals. What can we do to help these numbers?

First, spay and neuter all of are dogs. Over a time of six years one female dog and her offspring can possibly produce over 67,000 dogs.

Next, let us train these animals, so we can enjoy their companionship for the duration of their lives. There are a number of class’s a person can take and also books to educate one on the proper ways of training. Education is the key to training a dog.

How about the purchase of a puppy? While there are lots of breeders who advertise in the local paper, should we buy from these breeders? The Human Society says, “NO.” They say that purchasing a puppy from a breeder is only encouraging them to breed again. Also, that some breeders are not involved with proper veterinarian procedures and often breed one animal a very high number of times thus endangering the animals life.

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AJAX, ON (PRWEB) October 21, 2006

Mike Mathews, co-author of the popular website Dog-breed-facts.com and dog enthusiast, teaches you how choose and train the right dog for your lifestyle with the publication of Choosing and Training Your Dog in conjunction with Lulu (http://www.lulu.com), the world?s fastest-growing provider of print-on-demand books.

Choosing and Training Your Dog is a step-by-step guide to helping potential dog owners and new dog owners decide on the dog breed best suited to them. The guide includes detailed instructions on choosing a breed from a litter or adopting an older, as well as what to do and how to train your dog once you get her home.

Mike Mathews wrote Choosing and Training Your Dog to help future dog owners by detailing what you need to know about yourself and your new dog so that the experience of owning a dog will be a good one. He came to Lulu because he wanted to be in control of the publishing process and found Lulu?s print-on-demand tools to be fast, easy and, most importantly, free. Choosing and Training Your Dog is available for purchase at Lulu.com, in a marketplace filled with other unique and wonderful surprises.

?Independent publishing and print-on-demand is the wave of the future, and the future is now,? said Mike Mathews. ?The Lulu process allows me to cut out the middle man (i.e. a separate publisher) and get my work out there the way I want it. My book is much like Lulu itself?it puts control of your destiny in your own hands.?

Link to Publication*: http://www.lulu.com/content/456328

ABOUT AUTHOR

Mike Mathews is an editor and co-developer for the popular dog breed site: Dog-breed-facts.com . He provides informative, real-world advice and tips on dog breeds, dog health, dog grooming as well as dog training. He has owned, trained and shown a number of different dog breeds over many years and has learned how to select and train new puppies and dogs..

ABOUT LULU

Founded in 2002, Lulu is the world?s fastest-growing print-on-demand marketplace for digital do-it-yourselfers. Please see http://www.lulu.com for more information.

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Calgary, AB (PRWEB) February 5, 2008

If you’re one of the millions for whom training your dog is akin to having a tooth pulled, help is at hand, thanks to respected online advice specialists Professor’s House. With features on everything from family life, relationships, your home and more, the website has been providing invaluable information and advice to families for years, and now they bring that knowledge to the tricky task of dog training.

Moorpark, CA (PRWEB) October 31, 2011

Getting a new puppy can mean sleepless night, annoyed neighbors, irritated guests and messy carpets. Thankfully there are helpful DVDs made available so a family can learn from the comfort of their home how to do the basics. How to choose amongst the many different helpful DVDs?

Golden Meadows Kennel has been breeding and raising dogs for over 20 years and since beginning their small business has grown to a point where all they offer are dogs of different trained levels. So when a known training facility puts out a DVD that reflect their working style for training a puppy best to put money on them.

Over the last Decade Golden Meadows Kennel has been developing training tricks and techniques that work with in the dog?s own nature. In the DVD these are broken down and instructs are step by step to encourage a dog to do the basic obedience or sit. stay, lay down, and walk on a leash. Also on the DVD are the proper techniques for crate training and house training.

Animal lovers of all natures understand that most dogs who wind up in a shelter are there because of improper training. Golden Meadows Kennel saw this need and heard the cry and began their training program for the beautiful Golden Retrievers and Vizslas they raise and sell. The goal was to make having one of these wonderful breeds an easier experience and by helping the families out with the beginning and instilling the correct behaviors in the puppies they could rest easy knowing that their trained pups will make their families happy. So developing a basic puppy training DVD seemed the next step to help those along with some home study.

Their DVD ?Puppy Training for Beginners? Breaks the training down into it?s basic dos and don?ts. The Narration is done very well and the footage was of highest quality. The owners at Golden Meadows Kennel who set out to create this DVD share their reasons: ?Proper training is one the most important aspects of dog ownership. A well trained dog is a joy for everyone but an ill-mannered dog will cause no end of problems for everyone they meet. We have been offering training to our clients for almost 10 years now and we have finally, after a lot of urging from our clients, peers and friends, put together a beginner?s guide to training a puppy. We take you step by step through all aspects of the training process. From starting to teach them crate/house training to basic obedience of sit, down, stay, come & walking on a leash. We tried to break it down in an easy to learn format that any age can use & start training their animal right away.? ~ Tim Hoke, Owner of Golden Meadows Kennel

They saw a need and heard the cry and wanted to make it right. So now available at Golden Meadows Kennel ?Puppy Training for Beginners?

An order of this DVD can be made by following this link: ?Puppy Training for Beginners?

Golden Meadows Kennel is a top flight Golden Retriever and Vizsla breeding and training facility with a number of Golden Retrievers that have become working therapy & service dogs. They show their dogs in both AKC and IABCA conformation shows, and have been breeding top quality Golden Retriever puppies for over 20 years and Vizslas for over 6. All of their Dogs come from excellent pedigrees with champion lines, sweet temperaments and great looks. They also have imported several English Cream or British White Golden Retrievers from Europe.

All of their Golden Retriever and Vizsla puppies are surrounded by attention & love from day one, socializing their pups from birth to help ensure the sweetest addition to your family. Golden Meadows Kennel specializes in matching the right puppy to your home, and professional training is available for any Golden Retriever or Vizsla puppy.

They are located in Southern California, in Central Ventura County. We are about a 1 hour drive from most of Los Angeles County & Orange County, and 45 minutes from Santa Barbara.

Sources: Hoke, Tim. Personal Interview. 24 Oct. 2011. Durbin, Alicia. “Training DVD.” E-mail to the Distributor. 23 Oct. 2011

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Windsor, Ontario, Canada (PRWEB) February 20, 2008

KnineTraining.com launches, providing a step by step dog training system using a simple but effective reward and reprimand method.

KnineTraining.com offers a dog training toolkit for sale, loaded with effective dog training techniques. The toolkit covers subjects including the basics of training like teaching your dog self control, how to be positive about punishment, steps to obedience training, basics of rewarding your dog, preparing your dog for training, punishment tips and more. The toolkit also includes information on choosing a trainer or dog school, online dog training, house training and housebreaking, crate training, greeting visitors, separation anxiety, socializing your dog, controlling urination, fear of car rides, stopping play biting, training commands, when to say NO and much more. In addition, the toolkit includes many dog tricks like the counting dog trick, the focus on me trick, the hide trick, the spin trick, the shake trick, the go to your spot trick, the bow trick, the wave trick, the how to speak trick, a rollover trick, the sit up high trick, the basic sit trick, a jump rope trick, give your paw trick and more.

KnineTraining.com also offers free dog treat recipes for visitors and buyers alike. Visitors need only enter their email address to receive a free and handy ebook download full of gourmet dog treat recipes you can make right at home.

KnineTraining.com was launched in late 2007 with the goal of bringing an easy to follow, simple to implement dog training and obedience system to dog and puppy owners.

For more information, visit http://www.kninetraining.com/ Contact: Debbie DeLaurier

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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) December 13, 2006

Founder of Sirius Puppy Training, best selling author and speaker, Dr. Ian Dunbar, will be interviewed by VoiceAmerica? Network host Elana Daley on “R.E.A.P. What You S.O.W” Thursday, December 14, 2006. Dr. Dunbar will discuss how he started the first training program for puppies over 20 years ago and how to make a career out of what you love. This interview on “R.E.A.P. What You S.O.W” with Elana Daley will broadcast at 11 a.m. Pacific (2 p.m. Eastern) December 14 on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel (http://www.business.voiceamerica.com), the bottom line in business talk.

Hosted by performance management specialist and executive coach, Elana Daley “R.E.A.P. What You S.O.W” features topics from how to build a business strategically and enhancing your website for greater ROI, to the importance of rapport and health for lasting success. Elana Daley has interviewed many successful entrepreneurs who related their stories to the benefit and growth of her listening audience.

Believe it or not, 20 years ago there were no training protocols for puppies. All obedience classes started when the dog was 6 months of age. Dr. Ian Dunbar identified this gap within this niche market, developed a systematic approach, and created an industry. Learn how he took his love of dogs, identified the opening in the market, applied his entrepreneurial spirit, and shifted the entire dog training industry. Dr. Dunbar will also provide tips on new puppy training, aggression training for problematic dogs, and how to keep your puppies safe and healthy through the holiday season.

Host Elana Daley said, “It is a privilege to have Dr. Ian Dunbar as my guest”. She continued, “Not only has his distinguished work contributed to the welfare of our family and their beloved pets, he also lives the American Dream as an entrepreneur of an entire industry. I am thrilled to offer this high level conversation to my audience.”

On “R.E.A.P. What You S.O.W” with host, performance management specialist, and executive coach, Elana Daley, achievement and success through expanding yourself and your life is available at the click of a mouse. R.E.A.P. through Redefining your goals, Educate your mind, your body, your conscious and unconscious, Apply what you learn, and Plan and it shall be. Success, Over and over again, and Wealth result when you R.E.A.P. regularly.

“R.E.A.P. What You S.O.W.” airs every Thursday at 11 a.m. Pacific (2 p.m. Eastern) with rebroadcast at 11 p.m. Pacific (2 a.m. Eastern) on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel (http://www.business.voiceamerica.com). Past shows are available On Demand and podcast download. “R.E.A.P. What You S.O.W” – learn the rules of the game – then play better than anyone else.

About Dr. Ian Dunbar:

Ian Dunbar PhD, BVetMed, MRCVS, CPDT is a veterinarian, animal behaviorist, dog trainer, and writer. He is the founder of Sirius Puppy Training (http://www.training-dogs.com) He received his veterinary degree and a Special Honours degree in Physiology & Biochemistry from the Royal Veterinary College (London University), and a doctorate in animal behavior from the Psychology Department at the University of California in Berkeley, where he spent ten years researching the development of hierarchical social behavior and aggression in domestic dogs. For seven years Dr. Dunbar ran a behavior clinic specifically for biting dogs. Dr. Dunbar is a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the California Veterinary Medical Association, the Sierra Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.

About Elana Daley:

Elana Daley is the innovative creator and driving force of “Concepts In Training”, the ultimate resources for training, performance management, and executive coaching. Her extensive knowledge of business development has spanned over two decades. Elana successfully lead the team at Dale Carnegie and Associates as a certified instructor and sales associate. Her programs through “Concepts in Training” (http://www.conceptsintraining.com) create loyalty, open communication, and creative thinking. Elana’s dynamic personality and style will inspire you to grow beyond expectation.

About Modavox:

Modavox, Inc. (http://www.modavox.com) is a pioneer in internet broadcasting, producing and syndicating online audio and video, and offering innovative, effective and comprehensive online tools for reaching targeted niche communities worldwide. Modavox is the leading producer and distributor of online, talk radio content, streaming approximately 250 hours of live programs and scheduled replays weekly on its Modavox VoiceAmerica? Network (http://www.voiceamerica.com) and the 7th Wave Network (http://www.7thwavenetwork.com). Through its patented Modavox Central? technology, Modavox “takes the search out of search,” delivering content straight to desktops and internet-enabled devices. Through its proprietary StreamSafe?, WebcastWizard? and Stream Syndicate? tools, Modavox provides managed access for live and on-demand internet broadcasting and syndication; content management; and online meeting, event management, enterprise communications and distance learning.

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Find More How To Train My Puppy Press Releases

Fennville, MI (PRWEB) January 16, 2007

Winners of the 4th Annual Dog Products of the Year Awards were officially announced today. Many new and outstanding products made the list along with several repeat performances from past winners. Each year, PupLife.com honors the best dog products on the market. The 2006 Dog Products of the Year Awards serve as a buying guide for dog parents looking for the highest quality goods for their pets.

For the third year in a row, PupLife.com, a leading online retailer of intelligent dog supplies, selected its 2006 Dog Products of the Year winners based on a number of factors including overall product design, product testing, customer feedback and overall sales. PupLife.com President Eric Houtkooper, said, “We are extremely selective about the products we carry. We rigorously test all of our products, gather customer feedback and gauge sales throughout the year. Only then do we choose the best in each category for our list of Dog Products of the Year.” The 3rd Annual Dog Products of the Year categories include Dog Toys, Dog Treats, Dog Food, Dog Training Aid, Dog Carriers, Dog Safety, Dog Health & First Aid, Dog Books & DVDs, and (new for 2006) Best Gift Idea and Best Overall Dog Product of the Year.

PupLife.com honored The Honest Kitchen as Best Dog Food for the second year in a row. A leader in the raw food revolution, The Honest Kitchen is one of the fastest growing dog food brands in the country. Offering consumers four unique dehydrated raw diet formulas, The Honest Kitchen continues to blaze a trail in the industry with superior ingredients and high quality production. Lucy Postins, Co-Founder of The Honest Kitchen, was honored by the repeat win saying, “It’s fabulous to be given this recognition for the products we’re creating, and it makes it even more important knowing that the award comes from Puplife.com, an organization that’s an expert at identifying intelligent dog products.”

Simon & Huey took top honors for their doggoned tasty dog treats. “Our customers love the freshness of Simon & Huey treats,” said PupLife.com CEO, Leslie Hayes-Houtkooper. “They smell terrific and dogs go crazy for them. With ingredients like oat flour, peanut butter, ginger and molasses, you know your giving your pup a healthy, wholesome treat.” Jessamy Whitsitt from Simon & Huey was pleased at being selected commenting, “We are nothing less than ecstatic to be selected asPuplife.com’s dog treat of the year. We strive very hard to be the best and it is wonderful to get recognized.”

In the category of Dog Health & Safety, Puplife.com chose Spot Organics Gentle Ear Cleansing Cloths. A great choice for dogs prone to ear infections, Spot Organics Gentle Ear Cleansing Cloths are free from harsh chemicals so they can be used daily.

The award for Best Dog Collars, Leashes or Harnesses went to Lupine Pet Products. “We can’t say enough good things about Lupine products,” remarked Leslie Hayes-Houtkooper. “They continue to create adorable new patterns and offer the best guarantee in the industry. Lupine products are guaranteed for life – even if chewed.”

Tazlab Safe-T-Stretch Dog Collars took top honors in the Dog Safety category. Tazlab collars stretch when not clipped to a leash allowing your dog to slip free in potentially life-threatening situations. Tazlab’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Noelle Fredland, remarked, “It is an honor to be recognized as Dog Safety Product of the Year. Tazlab’s goal of making innovative and safer dog products only comes to fruition through extraordinary distributors. PupLife.com leads the pack and should be commended for their dedication to dog safety and owner education.”

Pet Flys scooped up Best Dog Carriers of the Year with their airline approved carriers. This 2004 winner makes a repeat performance this year with their quality construction and funky designs. Leslie Hayes-Houtkooper said, “Pet Flys continues to come up with fun and fabulous designs. Our customers love them, and they are airline approved.” Monkey Boy, Pet Flys Chief Canine Executive Officer and chihuaha extraordinaire, accepted the award on the company’s behalf saying, “Receiving this award from one of the pioneers of online pet retailers has all of us at Pet Flys yapping with glee! Although we are by no means the biggest company, we feel we have the most heart. We are very proud of our unique styling and the distinctive look for which Pet Flys has become known.” The spokesdog added, “Do I get some sort of statue for this?”

Winner of the Dog Training Aid award went to the Sounds of Baby CD. This unique CD is an audio desensitization recording designed to help four-legged family members prepare for a baby by gradually presenting sounds that will accompany your precious new arrival. A “must-have” for all expectant parents.

The Best Dog Book or DVD of the Year was the remarkable, “Small Dogs, Big Hearts”. Small dogs are more popular than ever and this book was a huge hit with customers in 2006. Darlene Arden, the book’s author said, “I’m honored that ‘Small Dogs, Big Hearts’ has been chosen as PupLife.com’s 2006 Dog Book of the Year. Little dogs view the world from a very different vantage point and my goal is to try to make life better for them by helping owners understand how to raise and train a normal, well-adjusted small dog who is a special companion for life.”

Best Dog Gift Idea was a new category for 2006 and the award went to PupLife.com’s breed specific Dog Leash Hooks. Available in over 70 different breeds, these dog leash hooks feature a classic design every dog owner will love.

Dog Toy of the Year went to the Leo by Canine Genius. The Leo (and Mini Leo) are interactive treat toys that keep your pooch engaged for hours. Leos can be connected to one another to create unique puzzles that challenge dogs’ problem solving skills and keep them stimulated and active.

Winning the award for Best Overall Dog Product of the Year, a new category, was the Mini-Leo by Canine Genius. A customer favorite, the Mini-Leo is the perfect treat toy for pint-sized pooches and puppies. Alise Shatoff and Birte Haakansson from Canine Genius were proud of the double win remarking, “We are thrilled that the Leo and Mini Leo toys have been selected as the “Best Dog Toy” and “Best Overall Dog Product” for 2006. We put our heart and soul into designing unique toys that dogs and their humans will love. Our goal is to make dogs happy and keep them busy!”

A list of the winners along with pictures and descriptions can be found online at http://www.puplife.com/dogcaretips/dog-products-year-2006.html. All winning products are available for purchase at PupLife.com. For more information, contact Leslie Hayes-Houtkooper at 269-561-2570 or visit http://www.puplife.com.

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Englewood, CO (PRWEB) September 29, 2008

Keep dogs safe during Halloween — the most dangerous holiday for dogs — with tips from Bark Busters, the world’s largest dog training company. Based on the expertise of Bark Busters’ network of dog behavioral therapists, who have successfully trained over 400,000 dogs worldwide, these guidelines for dog owners help ensure the safety of pets during fright night.

“Throughout our network of 255 franchises nationwide, we hear about more dogs dying or straying during Halloween than any other holiday,” said Liam Crowe, CEO and master dog behavioral therapist of Bark Busters USA. “Halloween is intended to scare and startle us–making it a haunting holiday for dogs, too. By being more sensitive to dogs’ fear-driven ‘fight or flight’ instincts, we can help keep our furry friends safe this Halloween.”

Halloween brings a fun time for most of us, but for some of our much-loved four-legged family members, Halloween can be a nightmare. Dog owners may not be able to control external surroundings, but they can care for their dog’s safety and well being by observing the following tips from the world’s largest dog training company, Bark Busters:

-Don’t leave your dog outside. Even if you have a fenced yard, bring your dog inside where it is safe. If your dog is usually kept outside, bring him in a few times before the big night to get him used to being indoors. Your dog may be used to strangers, but so many little ghouls and goblins running about may be too much. Remember also that it is a natural instinct for dogs to protect the family from strangers, and on Halloween there will be no shortage of strangers.

-Keep your dog restrained. If your dog is timid or scared, or if he tends to love people a little too much, it is best to put him in a separate room away from the front door to limit his excitability, aggression, and chance of running outside and becoming lost.

-Reassure your dog. The best thing you can do for your dog when he is feeling unsettled by Halloween activities is to act as you normally would. By over-reassuring your dog or giving him an unusual amount of attention, you inadvertently can communicate to him that because you are acting differently, there must be something to worry about.

-Have your dog get used to costumes. Your dog may see his family members as strangers once they don their Halloween costumes. Before the kids put them on, allow your dog to scent the costumes. If your costume has a mask, keep the mask off when you are with your dog because dogs can become confused when they can’t see our faces.

-Check your dog’s ID tag. Be sure identification tags are secure on your dog’s collar — just in case.

-Keep candy away from your dog. Many candies — especially chocolate–are toxic to dogs. The severity of the toxicity depends greatly on factors such as breed, age, size, and how much candy was ingested. Problems may range from a mild upset tummy to vomiting and diarrhea, or even death. If you have any concerns at all, consult with a veterinarian immediately. If you want to keep your dog safe, make certain that sweets, including their wrappers, are kept well away from your dog.

-Protect dogs from candles and pumpkins. Excited or agitated dogs can easily knock over a lit candle or pumpkin. Be sure those items are away from your dog’s reach, or consider a battery-powered candle that does not burn

-Think twice about dressing your dog in a costume. While some dogs might enjoy being dressed up, many don’t. Experiment first to see if your dog likes being in a costume. If so, fine–he’ll most likely enjoy himself and the extra attention it brings. However, if he shows any resistance, don’t do it. Dogs feel enough stress around Halloween without also having to endure the discomfort and peculiarity of wearing a strange costume.

-Be prepared. If you take your dog with you while trick-or-treating, be prepared at all times. Do not let your dog approach the door of a house, and stay clear of possible gags or gangs of goblins who will gather at the door. Dogs do not understand that the person jumping out at you will not hurt you; they often think they can only help you by acting aggressively. Neither children nor adults in costumes should approach a dog without the owner’s consent.

-Have fun but think of your dog’s safety. Finally, if you want your dog to be included in Halloween festivities, think about his safety much as you would the safety of a small child. Your dog does not understand Halloween, so he needs you to provide the guidance and safety that you always do.

Bark Busters dog behavioral therapists are renowned authorities on correcting dog behavior. The Bark Busters training system can successfully train any dog, including a puppy. The company’s natural training technique leverages the same communications methods–body language and voice control–that dogs follow as part of their instinctual pack mentality. For more information or to locate a trainer, call 1-877-500-BARK (2275) or visit http://www.BarkBusters.com.

About Bark Busters: Bark Busters, the world’s largest, most trusted dog training company, started in Australia in 1989 and came to the United States in 2000. Since inception, nearly 400,000 dogs have been trained worldwide using its dog-friendly, natural methods. With 250+ franchised offices in 42 U.S. and more than 400 offices in 10 countries, Bark Busters is continuing its mission to build a global network of dog behavioral therapists to enhance responsible dog ownership and reduce the possibility of maltreatment, abandonment and euthanasia of companion dogs. Bark Busters is the only international dog training company that offers a written lifetime guarantee. SPCA International selected Bark Busters dog behavioral training services as the “Best of the Best” in its category. No other training company or dog trainer has received such a distinction. To fetch a trainer in your area, call 1-877-500-BARK (2275) or visit http://www.BarkBusters.com, where dog owners can complete a Dog Behavioral Quiz to rate their dogs’ behavior.

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Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) March 17, 2008

Entrepreneur Umesh Kotwal announced today that his website, http://www.dogslovetraining.com, will launch on March 20, 2008. Mr. Kotwal indicated that he had to launch the site earlier in response to the growing need for better behavioural training needs of pets around the world.

Dog lovers understand how important it is to be the owner of a well behaved dog. In today’s busy lifestyle all over the world, it is not always possible for a dog owner to pay attention to a dog’s behaviour until it becomes unbearable to the owner and the neighbours. This situation can lead to confrontations in the neighbourhood. It is never too late, as they say. It is true that teaching a dog when it is a puppy is the best way to go. But a dog can still be taught a few things in its adulthood.

Said a passionate dog lover and owner, Umesh Kotwal, “My first experience with owning a dog dates back to 1988. I had a small Pomeranian dog in an apartment building. It was a tough job to live in peace with fellow apartment residents with a badly behaved dog. I have now mastered the subject of dog training over the experience of last 20m years. I strongly encourage you to explore the very practical way of training your dog at home without spending those dollars after a professional trainer.”

Please check out the valuable information quickly to live happily ever after with the most important companion in your life, your beloved dog. Umesh Kotwal has just given the key to the knowledge of wealth, which will help you to get there quickly.

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