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Dog Training: the Recall

August 13, 2016 admin 0
August 13, 2016 by Leslie Youra @ UltraLeash.com

What is the recall command? It’s the “come”, “here”, or “dog’s name” command or simply coming when it’s called.

This is the most important, and usually the poorest trained command. It’s the most important command, because:

  1. It keeps the dog safe. If your dog darts out and is heading for traffic, or an aggressive animal, you must be able to call the dog back to you, and have it respond immediately.
  2. It prevents nuisance behavior. A dog that will come when you call can be prevented from jumping on people, or chasing
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Service Dog Training

April 4, 2016 admin 0

Service dogs require an extremely complex and long training process. They’re not just pets; in fact, they’re much more than that: they have a job to do. Service dogs play a vital role in the lives of people who suffer from a variety of diseases and disabilities, such as blindness, deafness, inability to walk or move, diabetes or epilepsy. A service dog can prevent a blind person from being run over by a car; he can detect the imminence of an epileptic seizure; he will help his owner to remove his socks, fetch his wallet and keys and turn on …

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Training German shepherd to sit

November 23, 2015 admin 0

For someone who is looking to buy a new puppy to the family, German Shepherds are a great way to go as they are known for their obedience. However, for those who may not be experienced or have much experience in training animals, we wanted to provide a go to guide that can help them in training their German shepherd dog to sit. Remember these animals are highly intelligent, and are extremely obedient. However, they can also be extremely stubborn at first which means that you’ll have to make quite a bit of time to train them and make …

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Purbreath – A Simple Spray to Keep Tooth Troubles Away

September 17, 2015 admin 0

Ok, dog lovers, let’s see a show of paws. How many of you have taken a peek inside your pup’s mouth lately? Although most dog owners know about the benefits of canine health care practices like regular examination and vaccination, statistics unfortunately show that many of us are forgetting about the importance of caring for our dog’s oral health, too.…

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Four Reasons you Need Pet insurance

September 17, 2015 admin 0

Most pet owners see their furry friend as another member of the family. So what happens when their pet gets sick and the vet bills are likely to reach the thousands of dollars. Do they euthanaise their pet of risk bankruptcy. To avoid this decision many people take pet insurance. Here are four reasons to consider if pet insurance is right for you. …

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Dog rescue

September 3, 2015 admin 0

Dog rescue workers are doing an amazing job. They also help abandoned animals that are left on the city streets. We found a nice 12 minute long video about Watts Clinic from Los Angeles. In this video you can learn how they get, find and help animals that are offen frightened, hungry and ill. Comunity just doesn’t do enough for them, so lucky for us and of course for this great animals, we have rescue workers like these that are always willing to help.…

Paw Me: Game for Cats

June 25, 2015 admin 0

Cat owners would understand the statement that “they are the next in line species after humans”. These feline friends of ours already have a high status on the internet and there has been a whole segment of mobile apps that have been created just for them. From dancing laser dots to digital fish and mice, cats have been kept busy. “Paw Me” is offered as yet another feline game that introduces various characters that your furry friend would be able to run after. The unique thing about this app is that it allows multiplayer game play wherein the whole feline …

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10 Reasons Your Pets Need Regular Wellness Visits

June 8, 2015 admin 0

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Many claim that animals are their babies, but that isn’t often reflected in how often they are taken to the vet. While cost is a factor for many families, often times regular wellness visits can keep our furry friends healthy in the long run.…

Horse riding safety tips

Horse riding safety tips

April 30, 2015 admin 0

Horse riding is an enjoyable hobby for many people, both children and adults and all with varying levels of ability. However, when the right safety precautions aren’t taken horse riding can easily become very dangerous with injuries including broken bones, spinal injuries and even brain damage occurring from accidents whilst horse riding. …

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Choosing a Rabbit Hutch

March 23, 2015 admin 0

Before you put too much thought into buying your rabbit its home, have you decided where you’ll put the hutch? Will it live indoors or outdoors? How many rabbits will live there?

Many rabbits live in hutches that are far too small for them – the majority of which were bought in pet shops. Resulting in your pet being in worse condition than a caged test animal. The House Rabbit Society recommends that the hutch should be at least four times the size of your pet. But, like most things in life, bigger is always better. …