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In spite of the unconditional love we have for our pets, from time to time, there are still little things about them that bother us. For some, it may be excessive barking but for the Bulldog, it is drooling. While it is true that drooling may be a common trait among all dogs, unfortunately, Bulldogs have it worse than others do. Thus, as a concerned and devoted pet owner, you may want to know why your Bulldog has this problem and what things can be done to help remedy the situation.

Contrary to poular belief, drooling is not always cuased by a dog’s insatiable desire for food. More often than not, drooling especially when it comes to Bulldogs is caused by other factors. The primary reason that Bulldogs are prone to drooling is their facial structure. It is characetristic among Bulldogs to have loose skin hanging on their face. However, since there is not enough sturdy flesh on their faces to actually hold the drool inside their mouths, they end up drooling uncontrollably.

Fortunately, there are quite a few things you can do to keep this problem in check. First, check your Bulldog’s mouth for any foreign objects that may have been stuck in their mouth. Common things include sticks, pine needles, or small pieces of bark. Just because the act of checking for these objects may seem unnatural or inavasive to them, take extra caution in doing so. Better yet, take them to your veterinarian to be examined.

Your Bulldog’s diet may be another cause of excessive drooling. Slipping them table scraps or treats may not always be a good idea. Make sure that they stick to their regular diet and keep a careful watch on them to ensure that neighbors or visitors do not hand them snacks as well. Stress or overexcitement can be another cause of drooling. If this is the case, do whatever you can to make sure they remain calm even if it means having familiar things around them such as their favorite balnket or toy. This is the time to give your Bulldog the extra tender loving care that they need.

If you are traveling in a car with your Bulldog, make sure that you leave a window slightly open. Do whatever you can to make your Bulldog feel comfortable as in some cases; drooling can be a sign of motion sickness. However, in instances where they specifically drool out of a desire for the food you are eating, just make sure to let them know that they will not be getting food this way. As part of your dog training routine, it might help to let them know that begging for food this way is not appropriate.

Just do what it takes, even if it means tying a bandana around their neck to act as a bib for their drool. Bulldogs have so much more traits that are endearing so don’t let this little quirk get in the way of you appreciating that.

Lea Mullins, shares some tips on how to stop a Bulldog from drooling. Learn more about dog training from TrainPetDog.com

When you take up the responsibility of owning a pet, you basically sign up for a duty that remains till the day you are with your pet. Pets are much like children and need to be dealt with in the same way. Especially if you have a live-in pet that is free to roam around the house, there are a few things that you need to train him for. Some pets like dogs are easier to train than many other pets people have. For a dog, dog training not only helps him learn manners but it also teaches him that you, as his owner, are strict about certain things which he should not be doing.

For people who own a Bichon Frise, it is imperative to make sure they give him Bichon Frise training about what he should or shouldn’t be doing. Moreover, it is important for you to make your Bichon understand that he has to obey your command no matter what. For that, you first need to understand how to master the five most important commands for Bichon Frise training.

These commands include:

1.Sit – The basic command that is a part of dog training is ‘sit’. In order to train your Bichon Frise to sit, give him something he loves to eat or play with as a means to entice him. Gradually keep pulling the object up till the dog raises his nose and then you can tell him to sit. With his nose perched up, his bottom half will slowly sit down on the floor. The moment he sits, you can give him the object as a prize for obeying you.

You might need to make this a regular part of your Bichon Frise training but once he learns it, he will never forget it.

2.Drop – With the drop command, you teach your Bichon to lie low. For this, you first need to sit in front of him and then offer the object in front of his nose. Gradually keep lowering the object or bait until you reach the floor. When your dog reaches it with his nose, keep the object right in front of him. By doing this, he will be motivated to lower his head, with his shoulders following. While you carry out the action, keep giving him the ‘drop’ command alongside. This is an essential part of dog training and comes in useful when you need to stop your Bichon from doing something.

3.Come – This happens to be the most often used dog training command and is perhaps the most important too. Initially, you can put a long leash on your dog (around twenty-five feet) and call his name. The long leash will help you lead him towards you. to train your Bichon to return to you, offer him a prize when he comes. This could be anything from a toy to a food item.

4.Heel – The heel command is given when your Bichon is on the lead and you are walking with him. As you walk with your dog, tell him to ‘heel’ in order to teach him to follow your lead rather than try to move ahead of you. You can teach him this command by leading him with the leg that is nearest to him, making sure that when you walk or jog, everything except for your dog’s head remains behind your body.

5.Stay – Another important dog training command, you will come across instances when you will need to tell your Bichon to stay. This Bichon Frise training command requires a dog owner to be patient and give more time than other commands.

To teach this Bichon Frise training command to your dog, look for a place where your Bichon is most comfortable. If it is a mat in the room, take your dog to it and get him to sit on the mat by saying ‘stay’. When you tell him to stay, wait for a couple of seconds and then give him the prize. Initially, you will need to stay with him but after a few tries, start moving away. Every time your dog stays on the mat, give him a prize.

Camille Goldin, talks about 5 important Bichon Frise Training tips. Learn more about Dog Training from TrainPetDog.com

Some people claim that Chesapeake Bay Retriever training is a difficult job because of the stubborn nature of the dog. These dogs are intelligent, eager to please, and have a good memory, but they need to understand who is the boss (you). Approach your new puppy with the idea that you are the boss and expect that he or she will naturally learn what you have to teach, and you should be alright. Training a dog with the size, energy, and strength of a “Chessie” is perhaps more important than training a smaller dog, because you certainly don’t want your massive pet causing damage to life, limb, and property. Your dog will need to learn some manners.

The first thing your puppy needs to learn during dog training is to eliminate outdoors. When you bring your new friend home, even before going inside, take him or her to the spot you want to designate and let give the pup sufficient time to urinate or have a bowel movement. Praise your puppy for being so good. Puppies like to please and get praise. Inside the house, your puppy will need a crate with a blanket or towel. The crate should be big enough for him or her to be able to turn around comfortably. The puppy will not soil the crate because he or she does not want to live with a mess. Until the pup is about 8 weeks old, he or she should be taken out of the crate and taken straight outside every hour. Again, use praise to reward him or her when he or she eliminates. At three to six months he or she should be able to wait 3 hours, and may be let out of the crate when he or she seems to understand the difference between inside and outside.

You will also want to teach your Chessie the command “off,” so that when Grandmother comes over she does not get a fractured hip. First, teach the pup to recognize the word and associate it with good things. Say, “Off,” and give the dog a treat. Repeat the process once or twice. The pup should begin to look at you when he or she hears the word. Next, give the puppy some time to start playing with a toy or some other interesting object in the room, and say “off.” When the puppy looks up, quickly reward him or her with a treat. Repeat this process until the dog understands that letting go of an object when he or she hears the command is something good to do. Some people prefer the command “leave it,” which is also acceptable, but one command should be chosen for consistency.

hesapeake Bay Retrievers have a natural tendency to chase things, which can be a good thing if take your dog hunting or like to play with ball. It can be dangerous if your friend gets distracted and wants to run out into traffic. You will want your puppy to walk on a leash without pulling you. Get a collar that fits comfortably. You should be able to insert two fingers easily between the collar and the puppy’s neck. Attach a leash and take your puppy out for a stroll. As long as he or she walks beside you, keep walking along normally. If the puppy starts to pull in another direction, stop and pull the other way. Keep up the walk and continue to turn and walk the other way whenever the puppy begins to pull. Gradually your dog will learn to walk by your side because trying to pull off in another direction will get opposite results from what he or she is trying to do.

“Sit” and “down” are helpful to show the dog who is in control. Say, “sit,” and push your puppy’s bottom to the sitting position. Once he or she is sitting, give praise and a treat. After the puppy has mastered “sit,” gently pull his or her front legs down while say, “down.” Repeat the praise and treat every time until your puppy follows the command. Your dog should hear your commands and be expected to obey them throughout his or her life so that the training is not extinguished. One way to do this is to set aside some time every day for training sessions.

Many more lessons can be taught to your Chesapeake Bay Retriever for shows, hunting, good manners around the home, and simply for fun. These are the basics for now.

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Camille Goldin informs about the importance of Chesapeake Bay Retriever training. Get information on Dog Training and care from TrainPetDog.com.

Whether you have a young pup or an older Lhasa Apsos one of the most important lessons to teach is house training.

Housebreaking puppy will take time, they are just a baby and have limited to no control over their bladder or bowels but this will improve as they start to mature. Start by taking them outside every 20-30mins to the same area and pick a word or phrase to encourage the task. In time they will understand that it’s a toilet break and will go to the same spot. Repetition is the key to successful training. Praise them for their correct behavior. While going outside seems like fun to them and gets them all excited, avoid playing with them, that way they will eventually understand its not play time but potty time. If after some time they have not gone return them to their crate and bring them back out 10-15mins later. When they do finally show appropriate potty behavior lavishly praise them and make a big deal of it and reward them accordingly.

Crate or tether training is also important for any age Lhasa Apsos. Keeping them at close proximity you will learn when they require to go potty.

There will be times that accidents do happen but scolding or yelling at them whether young or old, after the event does not fix the problem. Instead you can say bad girl/boy and take them straight outside and encourage the right behavior outside. Clean up the messy quickly if possible. If they do relieve themselves outside praise them excitedly and give them a treat for correct behavior.

If you do yell at your Lhasa Apso for their accidents they generally taking it that its bad to go potty anywhere and you may find that they may secretly go potty else where in the house.

Some mistakes to be aware of while house training your dog are:

Allowing them access all areas of the house before they have been properly potty trained, and by not supervising them appropriately.

While accidents do happen, confining your Lhasa Apso to a confined area (gate/crate) as well as providing regular opportunities to go potty outside while supervised and displaying excitement for their behavior and receiving a treat you will achieve the ultimate goal of house training them.

Once your dog has finally figured out the appropriate behavior when needing to go potty you’ll only have to give a cue and they will know its time to go outside. And you’ll know the cues when they need to go.

Cues are also helpful when feeding. Having set times will aid in positive house training. Another thing that is common with males is marking by lightly urinating on things they pass. Neutering or spaying will usually eliminate this problem.

House training your Lhasa Apso requires repetition, consistency, routine, and positive reinforcement for correct behavior. Once they have achieved about 2 months of no accidents then it’s safe to say they are successfully housebroken.

Lea Mullins discusses how to housebreak older Lhasa Apsos. Learn more about about housebreaking puppy, puppy training and more from TrainPetDog.com.

Is the Chesapeake Bay Retriever your kind of dog? It is certainly one of the most beautiful breeds, but does it mesh with your lifestyle? This hound was bred from the Newfoundland, the English Otter hound, and the Flat-Coat and Curly-Coated Retrievers in Maryland. As the name implies, the breed was designed for retrieving ducks and geese in the Chesapeake Bay, and as such is a tough, powerful swimmer with an oily double coat to keep it warm and dry in frozen waters. The dogs often enjoy sleeping outdoors because of their love of cold weather. The American Kennel Club placed Chesapeake Bay Retrievers into the Sporting Dog Breeds category in 1878. The dogs range in size from 21 to 26 inches at the shoulder and from 55 to 80 pounds.

In personality, “Chessies” can be taught obedience, but tend to be dominant when they sense their families to be meek. They are playful and get along with children, but can be a problem with other dogs in the home because of their territorial nature. This same characteristic can be an advantage in a dog who is needed for protection. Chessies are known for their loyalty to their families.

So, what would be the ideal family for a Chesapeake Bay Retriever? Answer these questions to see if you qualify:

1. Are you the outdoor type? Enjoy camping and hunting?

2. Do your friends consider you a born leader?

3. Do you have a big, rowdy, playful family?

4. Are you happiest when bathing and brushing a large, dirty, oily hound?

5. Do you have at least a large backyard? Preferably with a pond or pool? Live on the edge of a lake? With ducks? Do you eat them?

6. Do you live in a climate where it snows? Like to sleep with the windows open? In December?

7. Are you a soft-spoken librarian who likes nothing better than to curl up with a good book?

8. Do you live in an apartment? Alone?

9. Are you looking for a lapdog?

10. Do you live in a warm region, or at least keep your apartment nice and warm throughout the winter? And the rest of the year too?

11. Are you a vegetarian? Turn off Animal Planet when things get violent?

12. Is your idea of athletic activity a leisurely stroll in the park feeding the cute ducks?

If you answered “yes” to questions 1-6, then a Chesapeake Bay Retriever might be just the breed for you. If you answered “yes” to questions 7-12, consider a toy breed.

Lea Mullins, a dog lover, has conveyed her thoughts regarding what kind of owner and family will make a good home for a Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. Visit TrainPetDog.com to learn more about different Dog Breeds.