The Right Age To Train Dogs

What is the right age to start dog training? 2 months?, 3 months?, 6 months? or 1 year?.

Never too late to train a dog, no matter how old your dog, you can begin to practice it. Of course, the type of training tailored to the age. For basic exercises such as toilet training, what age can you start teaching.

Some people think, the older the age of the dog, the more difficult to give him training. Actually this is not entirely true because many successful dog training is influenced by many factors such as the level of intelligence, interest in dog against something such as food or toys, and so forth.

The essence of successful dog training is used to study the nature of the dog, a new determine what training methods that will be used to train it.

Lineage Malinois , Dog Sport and relation to the Working Dog

Malinois ( Chien de Berger Belge ) is a breed of dog that has the potential for good work / good for the activities and Working Dog Sport Ring ( used for police dogs , military , pastors and SAR ) .

Original origin of this race is the state of Belgium and now there are some mengembangbiakkannya countries such as Germany , France , and the Netherlands where each has a different character and nature .

Malinois breeders breeders from Belgium typically grows with the size of the body is slightly larger than the size of the Malinois in general and have a bite that is full (full mouthed grips ) . Malinois puppy from France is very agile , fast , and has a desire to work long periods of time . While Malinois from the Netherlands is known for its speed and rammed hard while biting but usually not full grips , while Malinois from German state is known to be fast when obedience , crashing hard while biting and also to speed.

This is just a rough overview about the typical - typical Malinois originating from European countries , but the picture is pretty accurate .

It is also a reflection of the activity Ring Sport activities they are doing in each country .

Belgian Ring , emphasizing on the grips therefore dog bites dog originating from this country have a good bite grips (full ) .

French Ring , emphasis on endurance time , agility and speed .

KNPV emphasis on the clash or crashing hard when they bite , so the puppy dog of the Netherlands his running very fast and hard while biting .

Schutzhund / IPO , emphasis on speed while obedience and calmness when they bite , so you can see a lot of dogs from Germany with quality like this .

Many breeders who have tried to cross the line between these lines in hopes the dog will be born with the potential for above potential . State Malinois Belgian and French produce offspring with many properties . Germany is relatively new and has started to cross the line of descent of the Netherlands and Belgium , and recently crossed the line of descent from the French .

Dog Sport is associated with working dogs ( dogs used for police , military , SAR and livestock grazing ) .

KNPV in the Netherlands is not seen or recognized as a sport but rather a test to become a police dog . Schutzhund was created by the Germans as a way to prepare civil dogs were then used for military and police purposes .

Dog Protection activities are the tests for working dogs is not only a Sport course .

Each of each test may fail or the results are not perfect but can be used either as a prefix for the size of the parent to be bred as did as a means of training for different types of working dog races .

Maybe it is hard to find a good working dog without a title " SPORT " like Sch , FR , MR , Korung and forth in the pedigree of their ancestors .

Malinois Dog Behavior

Running / Running

Malinois have one speed , high speed / overdrive , and very rarely can see Malinois sit still and quiet .

Jumping / Leaping

When Malinois do not run , they jump , they do not step it sweet on the stairs leading to the upper floor for example or in a chair and table . They preferred method of " alternatives " including leap over the couch from the rear to the front , grabbing or pouncing when we sleep or when lying down , pretending to be swinging over the fence or fence just to make sure that we pay attention to them or banging body to us only to draw attention we .

Clacking / clomping

Or clacking noises " clack " to search our attention generated when Malinois like biting the air . Actually they do not make a contact to us or to an object , they just vent their emotions
Clomping is the tendency of trying such Clacking , clomp is bumping or rubbing gently between his teeth to the head or body .

Malinois are also very unusual play with toys or balls . They really enjoy doing some like kongs , etc. orbees They also love to play with a tennis ball or any type of ball , but Kitaa should keep an eye on them when bermain.Bola selalu tennis in general have additional substance resembling fine sand that will lead to the fragility of the dog's teeth , pay attention to when buying a tennis ball dog toy .

Preparing for Your New Dog Arrival

Imagine if you just adopt or buy a dog , either adult or puppy . Your next responsibility is to prepare your home for the arrival of the dog and made ​​his early days comfortable .
 Plan a second - detail when coming to your home is an energetic dog and even nervous . Secure fragile objects . Enter toxic cleaners in a safe place so that there is no chance for swallowed by your dog . Small objects that can be bitten and swallowed should be placed out of reach . If necessary, install a barrier to prevent dogs entering a specific room or up and down stairs . Although you may feel a bit stupid , walk around the house with your hands and knees and look at the situation from the point of the dog 's perspective . Are there things really tempting to chew ? Consider training to use the cage to prevent your new dog to roam free if you are not at home . Or you can also apply liquid safe with bad taste if ingested at objects to prevent your dog chew .If you have children at home , especially a toddler , they will need advice and instruction on the proper way to treat a dog . You should never leave children and dogs together without supervision , but the absence of good preparation will prevent many potential problems . Children should know that hitting , biting , pulling or poking a dog can cause an aggressive reaction . The sound of children crying , screaming and children who fled to encourage the dog to chase . A puppy can easily get hurt while playing and should be treated with caution for several weeks . Recommend the children how to care for dogs ; teach them the proper techniques to feed the dog , mamandikan dogs , walking with dogs and how to care for the dog 's health . Young people should also be involved in training and disciplining the dogs so that they are safe and responsible with their dogs .You need to purchase a variety of items to identify and care for dogs . Leashes are available in a wide range , including leather and nylon . The collar is made ​​of leather is strong , but may be brittle or become smelly if they are wet . Moisture -resistant nylon , but easily torn or damaged . You should consider before choosing a destination necklace . Depending on your needs , it may take more than one collar . Some necklace is given a tag / ID and allow it to be hooked on the leash / rope . Necklace with other models assist in training by the dog trainers , such as pinch / prong / choke collars . The use of choke collars necklace should the professional advice , should not be just anyone to use this collar on the dog because it will cause pain or discomfort to the dog . There is another collar that is used to bring the dog walking / running while you are riding a bike . Choose a simple necklace models are released by you , but it does not easily open his own .Most people prefer to have two straps / leash dogs , one short and one long . Each type has a leash each destination : useful short leash in a public place or a potentially dangerous situation ; good long leash for exercise . Many companies are now making the long leash that can be customized to your needs . Choose a leash that is easily hooked on necklaces and strong enough to withstand your dog . The Leash made ​​of leather , nylon or metal .You will need the plate / bowl that is different to food and water . If you have more than one dog , they will each need their own food bowls , even though they might be able to share the same water bowl . Keramic and bowls made ​​from metal is preferred over plastic , because plastic can hold bacteria . The bowls should be washed at least twice a week . Special device to help dogs with special needs . By placing the bowl on top of a small table with a height equal to the dog 's chest to provide comfort for neck and back large dog . Dogs with long ears and often unintentionally lower their ears dipped in water and food . Conical bowl will minimize this problem .Give your dog a toy to chew on your furniture in order to avoid bites mereka.Tulang made ​​from durable nylon and help clean teeth . Replace these bones when they are rusak.Model softer bone called a bone Gum . When we choose the toys , so many kinds . The toys were sold of drawing a variety of colors , shapes and textures . Almost all of the toys are safe , but avoid toys that are too small may be swallowed . Make sure that the toy is chewed for it's big enough so that the dog will not choke . You should never leave your dog along with the toy unattended

Choose a male or female dog ?

In addition to selecting the breed or type of dog that would be what we keep , we also have to think about what sex dog we have. Male or female ?
Both sexes will affect the suitability of the character and its treatment as well as physical .
 

male

    If you want a dog with a better physical then the male is the main option .
    Male dogs have a more independent nature ( Alpha ) than female dogs .

   This makes male dogs should apply your leader .
    Male dog is more aggressive and more unruly than female dogs .
    Male dogs experiencing hair loss period only once a year .
    male dogs like to do the marking , urinating on the area as a marker authority area .

female

    Female dogs are usually smaller than the male dog
    Female dogs usually tend to think of the owner as its leader .
    Female dogs are easier to handle because it is more muted than male dogs .
    Female dogs experience hair loss period of at least 2 times a year .
    Female dogs menstruate for 3 weeks .


Each gender has its advantages and disadvantages . All these problems can be overcome by various means such as the following :
If you do not want your dog unruly or have too high alpha soul then you should be able to position yourself as the alpha ( leader ) . This has to do with training .
    Hair loss problems in male and female dogs can be reduced by means of sterilization . Another way is to select the type of dog that is not experiencing hair loss like a Shih Tzu or Poodle . Regular sweeping and often will accelerate future hair loss .
    Marking problems in male dogs or female dogs menstruation can also be overcome by means of sterilization .

The important thing before getting a dog , dog breeds learn first character to be your pet so that you do not get rid of it by reason of the nature of the dog that you choose does not fit you .

Demodek In Dogs

Demodekosis is a skin disease caused by a type of mite infestations external parasites ( can not be seen without the tools ) that lives in the skin follicles , the skin tissue will be damaged and become secondarily infected ( decay ) due to pathogenic microorganisms . These diseases are zoonotic ( transmissible to humans ) with marked symptoms of itching - itching and inflammation of the skin .Causes Disease :

    Caused by a type of parasitic infestations outside mites ( demodec sp . ) That live and breed on the dog's skin follicle tissue
    Contracted from dogs with demodekosis
    Contracted from the environment surrounding the cage and dirty
Clinical symptoms of disease :

    Dogs itching - itching , mengaruk - scratching and rubbing - rubbing his body into the cage
    Fur loss in the injured area
    The presence of inflammation and sores in the area of color spots - red spots , if the injury is severe bleed and ooze pus
    Conditions skinny dog ​​, drastic weight loss due to blood sucked by parasite
    Body temperature increases due to inflammation
    Decreased appetite
Disease Diagnosis :

    Based on the clinical symptoms appear
    Physical examination ( inspection and palpation of the injured area )
    Laboratory tests ( skin scrapings injured area ) to find the cause of disease
Disease Prevention :

    Bathe your dog regularly with anti-parasitic shampoo
    Cleaning the cage and the environment - should be maintained
    Avoid contact / contact with a dog suffering from disease demodekosis
Disease treatment and care :

    Do a dog 's body pinged with sulfur
    Provision of anti-inflammatory drugs / anti- inflammatory
    Provision of anti- parasitic drugs ( ivermectin ) orally or injection
    Give oral antibiotics / topical / injection to facilitate wound healing (to dry )

Recognize the Symptoms of Joint Pain In Dogs

Dogs that show signs of aging are at risk of developing joint disease or arthritis is often called . This joint disease can reduce their quality of life because of the dog who attacked the joint disease can no longer move freely and always suffer from the pain .Many dog ​​owners who have dogs already suffering from joint disease . If you already suffer from joint disease the fastest way to alleviate this disease is by means of surgery . The problem is , the fewer the number of veterinarians can operate this joint disease in Indonesia . This joint operation in addition to expensive also quite risky for dogs who are already old because the dog needs to be sedated total . In addition , surgery is not necessarily a permanent solution to cure your joint pain in dogs .Signs of canine joint disease began to be attacked :

    Hobble ( Sometimes )
    Difficult or reluctant to relocate if it is sitting or lying down
    Easy fatigue , road briefly already panting
    Irritable if disturbed
    Licked the leg joints excessively even chewed the joints
    swollen jointsIt is better to prevent than cure . Yes , you can prevent joint disease is before you see the above symptoms . The following preventive measures :Always keep your dog 's body weight to prevent obesity
    Moderate exercise such as walking on a regular basis , if you want to bring a dog to run , find a grassy area not paved . Asphalt road adds to the pressure on the joints while running
    Give special supplements or vitamins for joints that are sold in pet stores or veterinary clinics
    Not breed dogs affected joint disease because this disease can be reduced in anakannyaJoint supplementation early age helps avoid canine joint disease as joint supplements will help lubricate the joints in dogs .