If your dog tries to avoid going outdoors in the winter and winter snow, he/she may need a coat and possibly boots. Usually larger dogs can withstand the cold better than smaller dogs, however if your dog has thin fur or is used to being indoors he may also need to cover up.

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It is not necessarily true that small dogs need less exercise than larger breeds so it is a good idea to think about what your dog was originally bred for when thinking about what sort of exercise it will need.

For example, greyhounds are sprinters so they will benefit from short off-leash runs rather than going for one long walk on their leash, whereas terriers are bred to root out vermin so they will enjoy scratching about in undergrowth. Retrievers will enjoy a game of fetch with their favorite toy.

If you have an active breed such as a border collie your dog will need some sort of mental stimulation as well as physical exercise so you should consider taking your dog to obedience or agility classes to keep it from becoming a bored, problem dog with a weight problem.

Because human walking speed is obviously a lot slower than the natural pace of a dog all dogs will benefit from being off their leash during exercise. In a safe, traffic-free area dogs will gain much more out of a 30-minute off-leash session than they will if they are restricted to a half-hour walk along the sidewalk on their leash.

You do need to be sure that your dog will return to you when called before you let it off the leash. If this is not the case you need to join in a good training class. Always remember to take your scooper with you and use it when necessary.

Puppies need exercise which is controlled so they will build up strong muscles. You do need to be aware that puppies’ joints are still developing and their bones are quite soft so boisterous games that make them twist and turn quickly are not a good idea, particularly in larger breeds. Don’t forget that puppies also need plenty of sleep time.

To some extent healthy adult dogs will determine their own exercise routines but they do need to build up their exercise tolerance gradually, so do not expect them to suddenly be able to go for a ten mile hike if their normal walk each day is only a few minutes round the block.

One of the benefits of exercising your dog regularly is that as well as your dog benefiting from the exercise you are also gaining the rewards of a good walk, so not only does your dog remain fit and healthy but so do you. So what are you waiting for - take your dog for a brisk jaunt now!!!

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How, then, are they different from the Staffies? For the UKC or the United Kennel Club, Staffies and APBT are of the same breed but many disapprove of this suggestion. For instance, if the American Kennel Club has an American Staffordshire terrier, it will be registered as an American pit bull terrier by the United Kennel Club. Furthermore, many breeders noted that their lineages have been separate for a long time already for these dogs to be still considered as having the same variety.

Meanwhile, the American Kennel Club does not register a UKC-listed American pit as an American Staffie. In order to gain dual-registry, the dog must initially be recorded as an AKC American Staffie before it can be listed with the UKC as an American pit bull, and not the other way around.

The following are some of the basic facts breeders would really love to know about APTBs:

Category: Terrier

Living Environment: either outdoor or indoor

Coat: smooth, shiny, thick, and short

Colors: color varies

Height: between 18 and 22 inches

Weight: between 30 and 60 pounds

Temperament: courageous, full of energy, and loyal; should be socialized early on with other animals especially with children

Health Issues: heart murmurs and mange

Care and Exercise:
•    Bathe when necessary.
•    Brush their coat only occasionally using a brush with firm bristles.
•    Rub down their coat with a towel or a chamois to remove hairs that are loose.
•    Their physique requires a regular exercise routine which includes a daily play time and/or running along a bicycle while on a leash.
•    They should be on leash while walking in public places.

Origin/History:

The ancestors of APBT came to the US in the mid-1800s with some Irish-Boston immigrants. Like the Staffie, they were originally bred from bulldogs and terriers. Since APBT is a forerunner to the Staffie, it was also molded to be a fighting dog. However, the Americans made their variety some pounds heavier and trained them to have a more powerful head.

Bull baiting and dog baiting were prohibited in England so bull terriers were no longer bred for bouts. It is in America where the pit bull also gained its popularity for many uses and reasons like:

1.    It was used to embody the country in one WW1 artwork.
2.    Well-known companies like the Buster Brown Shoe Company and even RCA used the breed as mascots.
3.    Petie, a pitbull, was one of the stars in, “Our Gang”, a well sought children’s TV series.
4.    A mix breed called Stubby was transformed into a popular and decorated WW1 hero.
5.    Pits became good companies of pioneer families on their journeys.
6.    Jack, a working pit bulldog was owned by Laura Wilder of lines of books called “Little House”.
7.    Popular people like Helen Keller and US President Theodore Roosevelt owned the variety.

Here is some history about the cause of dilemma regarding the registries of APBTs.

In 1898, the United Kennel Club or UKC was structured to provide fighting guidelines and registration for APBT as fighting dogs. Later, there were breeders who shun away from dog fighting so they asked the AKC to recognize their pits so they would be fit for performance events like dog shows.

In 1935, the AKC approved of their petitions but the dogs were registered as Staffordshire Terriers, naming them after the little province in England that the breed was known to have originated from. Thus, many breeders have dogs that have dual-registry.

It is interesting to note that Petie, which was one of the stars in the, “Our Gang” TV series was the first breed that was dual-registered to be Staffordshire Terrier/Pit Bull. However, the UKC later started registering other performing-type varieties and they also began holding dog shows comparable to those of the American Kennel Club.

The AKC soon sealed its studbooks to APBTs. They allocated registration to those pit breeds with lineages that are listed as Staffies. For a little time during the 1970s, the AKC disclosed the American pits to their studbooks.

In 1973, the American KC decided to add the word “American” with the pit’s name to discriminate it from a Staffie. At present, those dogs with mixed APTB-StaffIe parents are recognized by UKC and even the American Dog Breeders’ Association as “American pits or American pit bull terriers”.

Nowadays, the pit has employed as search and rescuers, police/armed service dogs, livestock workers, and even as therapy animals because they are good as companions and working dogs.

Moreover, the variety can even compete in dog sports such as herding, obedience, and conformation, French Ring, and Schutzhund. Breeds of this type can be very loving as pets for everyone. The physical demands and harshness of various activities developed a healthy, strong, and stable animal.

If you want to have an APBT as a pet, be sure that the puppy is handled well and properly socialized. A solid and good training will surely produce an obedient, tranquil, and good companion or even a working dog!

The American Pit Bull Terrier does like his or her own space and by giving them their own dog beg allows them a place to g when they need to be alone, yet not lonely.  Although many breeds of dogs like their own sleeping quarters, the AMPBT prefers one which is larger than their needs, while other breed may prefer a tighter squeeze.

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House training for dogs is a challenging task faced by most dog lovers. To train a dog in the correct way is a time-consuming process, which requires love and a  commitment from the owner. The house training process needs a huge amount of patience and regular attention during the initial period.

House training for dogs helps to keep owners happy with their dogs behavior. It is always best to start house training dogs at a younger age, around 8 to 12 weeks old. Training makes the pets understand good manners and common house rules.

Puppies go potty about every 3 hours. Therefore, regular potty timing is essential to keep the dog neat and tidy, by taking the puppy to the designated area frequently and less than every 3 hours.

Watch the puppy carefully for signs, such as sniffing and circling around an area. If you catch the puppy in the act, grab him/her by the scruff and say ‘no’ sternly. Take the puppy to the designated spot and let the puppy finish the job. Once the puppy is done in the right place, pat the puppy on the head and say “good ‘puppy’” (replace ‘puppy’ with their name).
When you show your puppy love and affection they are more likely to respond correctly than if you try to punish them.

A consistent and systematic schedule is necessary for the puppy to follow. Dogs give high response to a systematic schedule in the training process. The fundamental steps induced in house training dogs are regular drinking, feeding and potty schedule.

House training for dogs will make your puppy an ideal member of the house. There are some simple things to remember while training a pet dog.

Take the puppy to the bathroom area the moment it reaches the home.

Try to make the dog understand the purpose of the bathroom with appropriate voice message. Use the same word(s) for going potty repeatedly and forever. Dogs do not have logical thinking skills to perform every action simultaneously. Dogs cannot speak or understand human language. Therefore, owners need to repeat important phrases for any desired action.

Potty training for a house dog is a difficult task, but stable determination will bring out a positive result. Repeated wordings, which owners use a certain times, help dogs to understand the indications.

Punishment in house training for dogs may destroy the entire training process. A reward based method will be more rewarding for both the owner and the puppy as well as more effective. Proper timely encouragement works a lot in dog training.

Non-neutered male dogs have a habit of marking their territory by lifting their legs up. Neutering helps to ease the process.

To sum up, effective house training for dogs makes a perfect household pet and your best friend.

Remember that positive re-enforcement goes a long way to bond the 2 of your together.

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When choosing that new dog you need to consider the age, temperament, breed and background if you can determine it.

You should also take a close look at you and your lifestyle. Do you have other pets in the house? Do you like to travel a lot? Does your job require that you travel and be gone for extended periods of time? Do you live in a small apartment with limited space to share or do you have a country home with plenty of space for a dog to explore?

Taking care of a dog can be expensive. Are you willing and able to take care of regular veterinarian visits as well as day to day expenses such as good quality food?

Hopefully all members of your family are agreed on getting and taking care of new dog as well as the the type and size of dog they would like.

Learn all you can about the different breeds of dogs that are appropriate for your lifestyle and living conditions. If you have a busy, hectic lifestyle with limited time, you may want to consider an adult dog which will require a great deal less attention and time than a new puppy.

Tips for choosing an adult dog:

- Make sure the dog gets along with children (if you have any)
- Make sure the dog gets along with existing pets
- Make certain it is in good health
- Is it friendly and outgoing?
- What do you know about it’s history?
- Is it appropriate for your lifestyle?

Tips for choosing a puppy:

- Do all of the puppies and adult dogs appear healthy?
- Are the kennels clean and maintained?
- Are the puppies active and curious?
- Are the adult dogs friendly…especially the dame?
- Do the puppies eyes appear clear?
- Can the kennel owners provide references of other owners?
- How long have they been breeding?
- What is the policy on returns?
- Can they provide proof of vaccinations & health records?

You should get good, satisfactory information from your visit or you may want to consider other kennels. In fact you may want to consider getting your dog from a shelter. Some mighty good dogs can be found there. For some folks it is one of their first goals. They are not only getting a new dog, but they are saving a dog’s life.

If you select from a breeder, you have the advantage of knowing what the full-size dog will look like which is not true of a dog from a shelter.

While this is not an all-inclusive list of factors to consider when getting that new dog, hopefully it provides you with some basic information for consideration when selecting your pet.

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Finally a few months back I found FURminator deshedding tool. Both dogs love the FURminator since it doesn’t pull and tug, yet it eliminates 90% of the loose fur.

If your tired of cleaning up pet hair (yes, the FURminator also works on cats), try it - I think once you do you’ll wonder how you ever did without it.

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The Jack Russel Terrier makes a great family addition, and prefers to be the only dog in the family. Since Jack Russel terriers prefer to be “loners”, it’s best to have him or her as your only dog. If you already have several dogs in your family make sure that you give some space to your Jack Russel where he can spend time alone.

It was said that the breeder of this dog, a young Theologian student of Oxford University named John Russell once met a milkman with a white terrier that has spots on his eyes and ears. This dog became his interest which later proved to be his foundation for breeding a new dog breed that many has learned to love as pets. The dog he first saw was named “Trump” from which another 60 types of terriers were later bred from.

With a terrier’s basic nature to go on and over the ground (terrier by the way came from the Latin term “terra” which means earth), Jack Russell terriers also have the disposition to hunt and scour for hunting. Thus, they should be given enough grooming so as to set off the dirt they gather from digging soil to either bury a treasure or to recover a hidden treasure kept long ago.

One basic character of this dog is its disposition towards strangers. They can easily figure out who must be kept away from their homes and who can be accepted inside the house. This very attitude also makes them good watchdogs. They were designed specifically to be aggressive on preys. And while they can be very vocal, many of them only barks when they find good reason to.

This terrier is also a family dog and desires for human companionship.  And their love for children is significantly interesting. However, once they are abused or had been shown improper treatments, may it be intentional or accidental, they can react through aggressive behaviors. Their aggressiveness is further manifested with their lack of fear towards larger dogs which can unfortunately lead to injuries, some can even be fatal.

They are also marked for their intelligence and good spirit. These characteristics can be highly observable through their curiosity in things. Thus, they require supplementation on formal training unless you can tolerate difficult behaviors. The good thing though with Jack Russell is that it can acknowledge training and do well in most of them. In fact, they are known to champion various ring shows and other similar competitions.

The Hollywood has recognized the disposition of these dogs too. Coupled with feisty and good physical characteristics, this pal has already made names in the screens. If Wishbone, Milo (from The Mask) and Eddie (from the Frasier) ring the bell on you then there is no doubt that you can recognize this dog.

Jack Russell fair well with grooming. A dog of relatively small size, this breed will not tax you with grooming needs.

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A submissive dog normally:

•    avoids eye contact.
•    rolls on its back.
•    crouch down, ears back and tail lowered.
•    is comfortable on its back in your arms.

On the other hand, a dominant dog:

•    maintains eye contact.
•    is unwilling to move from his place on the couch.
•    dislikes grooming and petting.
•    is possessive of dishes and toys.

Training your silky terriers requires kindness and consistency. Generally Silkys respond actively to praises and to rewards. In addition, they become harsh and unresponsive towards punishments and animosity, respectively.  If you have a submissive dog you must be extra gentle and have patience since you don’t want to upset your dog. On the other hand if your dog is dominate you must stand your ground and be stern, yet gentle.

Here are the recommended ways of training silky terriers:

1.    Reiteration or Repetition

Reiteration is the name of the dog training game. In here, dogs are asked to do a task over and over again to achieve mastery. Dog tricks are best learned when reiterated and reinforced through rewards.

2.     Persistence

Patience is a virtue that requires you to tolerate hardships. Persistence is trying to be patient for a longer time until a goal is achieved.

3.     Praise and Scold

Simply put, if a dog does the right thing, it should be said aloud. Otherwise, the dog should hear, “No, that’s not it!” when the trick is not complete or appropriate for the command given. These words reinforce correct responses and diminish the unwanted ones.

4.     Rewarding

Bits of cheese would really be good treats for dogs who responded correctly to a given command. Other food can be bought at pet sores. However, if you are able to get the respect of your pet, commands will be executed even if there are no longer involved treats. Likewise, these things reinforce warranted responses.

If your lifestyle permits being in charge of training your own pet, you can do the training as long as you have gathered enough patience and commitment by:

1. spending time grooming your dog.
2. having regular training times on the leash.
3. stroking its belly and toes and rolling it on its back
4. hand feeding some food to ensure that the pet is taking treats gently and slowly.

In asserting dominance, always practice consistency and firmness. Afterwards, you can be a master and a dear friend to your own pet.

Training takes a lot of time, patience and most of all love.  When you dog knows that you love them, they will often want to please you by obeying.

If you find that you don’t have the patience or the time then it’s best to get the dog professionally trained or go to training classes with your dog. Many classes are held at the larger pet stores or your vet can recommend one.

A trained dog is a joy!

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