Archive for March, 2010
Innotek Free Spirit Remote Dog Training Collar
The Innotek Free Spirit Remote Dog Training Collar is ideal for convenient training around your home or neighborhood and this remote training collar fits easily in the palm of your hand. Having a better behaved dog has never been quicker or easier. You can spend more time playing and less time training. Innotek electronic remote training collars have just the right touch, just when you need it. The Innotek Free Spirit Shock Collar features a convenient switch to instantly increase the correction strength by two levels.The water-resistant receiver uses a 6-volt battery (included), so it is always ready to go. The Innotek Free Spirit Remote Trainer offers 7 levels of correction to match your dogs’ temperament, and a 150 yard effective range. You simply program the receiver to your choice of correction levels, and press a single button to activate the training collar. A handy slider switch on the side of the transmitter increases the correction level by 2 in emergency situations. You may program the unit to sound a warning tone if you prefer.
Innotek Small Dog Remote Training Collar
The Innotek Small Dog Remote Training Collar is especially for small household dogs. This remote dog training collar is the perfect fit for those smaller breeds that require additional training help. It is a waterproof micro-line shock collar and has just the right low level correction that’s perfect for small dogs and is the lightest on the market at only 1.3 Ounces oz. This dog training collar has a 200 foot range as well as “good” & “bad” training tones to assist your training. Simply press the praise button when your dog does something good and immediately give him his favorite treat or plenty of praise. The bad tone followed by the distracting tingle is used for inappropriate behavior. You’ll be amazed at how fast your dog will learn with the Small Dog Training Collar!
The Small Dog Remote Trainer comes with a FREE instructional DVD. It is the best micro-sized Advanced Dog Training Collar featuring tapered styling that contours to your dog’s neck, becoming virtually invisible. The Innotek Small Dog Training Collar is very simple to use with 4 correction levels controlled by separate buttons.
Dental Health for Your Dog
As part of my blog on no bark collars and dog training collars, I want to address an important health issue for your pet – dental health.
Why is dental health for my pet important?
Tartar and gingivitis are two of the most common problems seen by veterinarians and poor dental hygiene can lead to gum disease, loss of teeth and, if untreated, could develop into more serious conditions such as bacterial infections of the heart, liver, or kidneys. In fact, 80% of dogs show signs of oral and dental disease by the age of three.
Top 3 tips for pet dental health:
1. Daily Brushing – Brushing your pet’s teeth helps to remove plaque and slow the development of tartar. When first beginning to brush, be gradual and make it a pleasant experience. It is recommended to use a finger brush and you can eventually add pet toothpaste (do not use human toothpaste). Be sure to reward your pet afterward with play or a nice walk!
2. Diet – What your pet eats affects his smile. Dry foods and treats can help clean plaque from teeth. Real bones can be dangerous for your pet and should not be used for teeth cleaning purposes. I can especially recommend C.E.T. Hextra Premium Chews with Chlorohexidine.
3. Dentistry – Talk to your veterinarian about annual or semiannual teeth cleaning. A teeth cleaning performed by your vet is the only way to remove tartar build up. Just like you would schedule a cleaning, be sure to calendar in your pet’s cleaning as well.
Characteristics of Working Dogs
Alaskan Malamute
Dogs of the Working Group were bred to perform such jobs as guarding property, pulling sleds and performing water rescues. They have been invaluable assets to man throughout the ages. The Doberman Pinscher, Siberian Husky and Great Dane are included in this Group, to name just a few. Quick to learn, these intelligent, capable animals make solid companions. Their considerable dimensions and strength alone, however, make many working dogs unsuitable as pets for average families. And again, by virtue of their size alone, these dogs must be properly trained. The use of a dog training collar would be very helpful in training this type of dog.
With a couple of exceptions, such as the Alaskan Malamute and Siberian Husky–breeds too people-oriented to be guard dogs–they’re protective. This protectiveness may become a problem if they don’t have lots of positive human interaction and the right training.
Training Benefits Everyone Involved
There’s nothing worse than going to a friend’s house only to be instantly assaulted by their dog. Whether he frightens you with intimidating barks or actually jumps up on you and nips, big dogs (and even little dogs) can seem a lot scarier than they actually are. But the impression that people have of your dog is important, too. If your dog has them in a corner and is barking ferociously, it’s hard to convince them that the dog is actually harmless.
That’s why introducing an electronic dog training collar and dog training techniques from the very beginning is such a great idea. Puppies pick up new tricks and behaviors so easily, so make sure that you are very clear about the boundaries you set down. And stick to your guns. If you want a less vocal dog, let them know with forceful verbal cues that their barking will not be tolerated. Be consistent, and your dog will learn what’s expected of him even quicker, and the rules will be more ingrained.
Health note: Arthritis in Dogs
I have spent so much time in my blogs discussing dog training collars, that I thought we should discuss something about the health of your dog.
Arthritis in dogs can be just as agonizing as it is in humans, and happens to be especially common in dogs. It can actually strike dogs before they become one year old, in contrast to humans. Certain breeds are especially susceptible, including rottweillers, golden retrievers, and labrador retrievers. There are several signs to look for:
- Obvious decrease in activity
- Not wanting to walk as far as usual
- Not wanting to walk at all
Treatments can vary, depending upon the severity. Surgery is sometimes recommended, especially if a hip or other joint is severely affected. Drugs are often prescribed, such as Rimadyl (carprofen).
As with humans, weather changes (especially colder weather) can often be felt in bones and joints. There is no easy answer as to whether you should continue to walk your dog. Low impact exercise, such as walking, is usually better than no exercise at all. Swimming is ideal, if your dog will do it. It is always recommended to consult your veterinarian for treatment and recommendations regarding the amount of exercise that will be beneficial for your dog.