Does animal planet still play episodes of Cats 101?
They occasionally do, but if you want to view them all. go to their web site and stream them
Recently kenneled a dog suspected of having distemper. Bleached the isolation area and equipment, but not the yard. What can i use to make it safe to start using that rotation yard for other dogs/puppies? The dog has been gone for two days. I would do a solution of bleach/water--have used that to kill odors, but I want to be sure with this.
Here is a link to the UC Davis Shelter Medicine Information
This should help - it matters what the ambient temperature has been in your yard:
http://www.sheltermedicine.com/portal/is_canine_distempervirus.shtml#top3
Hi
Wasn't sure which section to put this in!
I need a device I can add onto a standard tank toilet so that it'll automatically flush once a day.
We've trained our cats to use the toilet, but they can't flush (no opposable thumbs....) I'd be happier leaving them alone for a couple of days if I knew the toilet would flush.
Apologies for the bizarre question. Most devices on the market seem to be "no touch" infrared affairs, which obviously isn't what I need.
The only type I have seen are for commercial type toilets. An idea might be to check out a solnoid valve and a timer such as used on lawn sprinkler systems. You would need to install a separate water line that dumped the water into the overflow tube. (no way to raise the flapper) This could be done with flex hose so it could be moved when you are home. (just need to remember to shut off the water supply at that time.) The water entering the overflow tube would go to the bowl and through the bowls trap. Sounds crazy but thats all I can come up with.
Some people often wonder why on earth they should bother about considering training their dogs all by themselves when they can pay someone who knows all there is to know about dog training. Well, there are a lot of great reasons why you should consider training your dog yourself and besides it not rocket science for crying out loud!
Top Reasons to Consider DIY Dog Training
a.A poorly trained dog will result in an unruly dog which can become a pretty serious nuisance and of course destructive to the bond between a pet owner and his/her dog. Successful training of ones dog is important for both the dogs safety and the quality of life for both the pet and its owner. Just think about it, will you really risk leaving your dog to be trained by any ole Okie from the Muskogee whom may not really love your dog the way you do?
b.You need to understand that the effective training of your dog must be consistent. Successful training starts even while the dogs are still puppies. The issue with leaving the dogs to a training school is that they may be trained by a totally different dog trainer and this will of course reduce the consistency which might be pretty confusing to any dog.
c.Whoever said that training a dog has to be boring? Effective training of a dog must be fun. You can make training your dog(s) a whole lot of fun which can be truly enjoyed by you and your dog.
d.Dog training is known to create a lasting bond between the dog and its trainer. Since it is your pet, would you really like your dog to have a much better relationship with the trainer instead of having that bond with you? Yes, this can be pretty disastrous. This is the reason why in some cases when burglary occurs and the dogs simply look on and do not even show any sign of barking or the slightest sign of aggression this is because they know the person who entered the house. Training your dog by yourself can create a better relationship with your pet and therefore beneficial for the owner and the dogs.
e.Okay lets admit this, dog training session can be quite expensive and its effectiveness is sometimes questionable. Shelling out money in order to have your dog trained can be pretty financially demanding for a lot of people and learning that your dog was badly trained is enough to drive any dog owner nuts. Training your dog yourself is much cost effective and if you go on to do it right, it would really bring you a lot of satisfaction and pleasure for your pet and for you as well.
Now you understand that training your dog yourself has a lot of benefits. They are good websites that you can learn a whole lot from. You can also buy training items that will help you in effectively training your dog.
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The New Arrival
As soon as you bring the puppy home, take her outside. The excitement of the car journey coupled with the unfamiliar faces, sights, and sounds will have her needing to go anyway – and if you can orchestrate her first toilet break so that it occurs outside, instead of inside, then so much the better. And not just from the perspective of short-term hygiene, either – the more your puppy relieves herself inside, the more likely she is to do it again.
The homecoming is a great opportunity for you to set a precedent for toilet behavior!
- Take her to your designated toilet area, and put her down on the grass.
- Wait while she sniffs around – refrain from petting her or playing with her just yet, because you don’t want her to forge an association between this area and games. She has to learn that this part of the yard is for toilet breaks only.
- When she begins to relieve herself, say the phrase you want her to associate with toilet breaks: “Go pee” or “potty time” or whatever works for you. It’s best if that phrase is short and easily recognizable – and use the same voice inflection each time, too (so that your dog can easily memorize the meaning of the phrase.)
- When she’s done, make a big fuss over her: shower her in praise and affection, and give her a little treat.
When you take her inside the house, the house training regime you’ve decided upon should start immediately.
As far as house training goes, crate training is generally accepted to be the most effective and efficient means of house training a puppy in a short space of time.
What is crate training?
Crate-training is essentially the use of a small indoor kennel (the crate) to confine your young puppy when you’re not actively supervising her.
How does it work?
Crate training is based on all dogs’ inherent dislike of soiling the area where they sleep. Because you’re restricting your puppy’s movement to her sleeping space, she’ll instinctively “hold it in” until she’s let out of the crate (provided you don’t leave her in there too long, of course!)
This is why it’s important that the crate is sized properly: if it’s too big, she’ll be able to use one end as a bed and one end as a toilet, which defeats the whole purpose!
How do I choose a crate?
As a general guideline, it’s more cost-effective for you to choose a crate that’s big enough for her to grow into. It should be big enough for the adult dog to stand up comfortably without crouching, turn around in, and stretch out – but no bigger (so that she doesn’t choose one part as her bed, and one part as her toilet!)
Because the adult dog is likely to be considerably larger than the puppy, it’ll most likely be necessary for you to use a barrier to reduce the internal size of the crate. A wire grille or board will do just fine.
Alternatively, you can use a cheap crate (or even make one yourself) and replace it with a larger model as your puppy grows.
Using the crate for house training
Crate training works like this: your puppy is in that crate at all times unless she’s sleeping, eating, outside with you going to the toilet, or being played with (active supervision.)
You’ll need to be consistent, or else it won’t work: you can’t let your puppy wander off through the house unless you’re focusing your complete attention on her.
If you allow her access to the house before she’s thoroughly house trained, you’re basically encouraging her to relieve herself inside – and remember, each time she does this, it’ll be easier for her to do it again (and again … and again …)
Sample schedule of a morning's crate training
7am: Wake up. Puppy comes outside with you for a toilet break.
7.25: Breakfast time.
7.45: Back outside for another toilet break (accompanied by you, of course.)
7.50 – 8.45: Play-time! Puppy is out of the crate being actively played with, cuddled, etc.
8.45: Outside for another toilet break.
8.50 – 11: Puppy goes back in the crate for a nap
11 am: Puppy comes outside with you for a toilet break.
11.05 – 12.30: Playtime! Puppy is out of the crate being played with and petted.
12:30: Lunch time.
12.45: Puppy comes outside with you for a toilet break.
1 – 3.30: Puppy goes back in the crate for a nap.
… and so on throughout the day.
Crate training generally takes one to two months (depending on the breed of your dog and how much time you spend on the training process.) As the puppy grows older, you can begin to reduce the amount of time spent in the crate – but beware of doing this too soon!
Other crate training rules
- Your puppy probably won’t be too happy to go in the crate the first couple of times she uses it. She wants to be outside, being showered with affection and attention, and hanging out with you (of course!) But it really is for her own good – in a surprisingly short time, she’ll come to accept the crate as her own personal haven where she can go to relax and get a couple hours’ uninterrupted sleep. It’s important to persevere: do not respond to any whining or crying.
- The best place for the crate to be is the hub of the household: usually the den or the kitchen, anywhere where people tend to congregate. Just because she’s in the crate doesn’t mean she can’t still feel like part of the household; it’s important for her not to feel isolated or excluded.
- The crate should be a welcoming, inviting place for her to go. Lay a couple of thick blankets or towels on the floor, and place a few toys and a chew or two inside it as well. The door should be invitingly open at all times (unless she’s in there, of course, in which case it should be securely shut.)
Some toilet facts about puppies that will come in handy
- Puppies’ bladders and bowels are so small and weak that they have only a very small window of opportunity between knowing that they need to go, and having that need become an immediate reality. Because of this, it’s imperative that you take her outside as soon as she wakes up (she’ll let you know she needs to go out by pawing the door and whining), and within ten minutes of eating or playing.
- Behaviors that indicate she needs to go outside include sniffing the ground and circling. Again, because she’s only little, she won’t exhibit these warning signs for very long – so as soon as she starts, take her out straight away. Better an unnecessary trip to the yard than an unnecessary wet patch (or pile) on the carpet!
- The maximum amount of time that a puppy can be crated at one time is figured out using the following equation: her age in months, plus one. So, a three-month old puppy can be crated for a maximum of four hours. However, this is likely to be physically pretty uncomfortable for her (not to mention hard on her emotionally and psychologically: it’s tough being cramped up with nothing to do), so you should really take her out at least once every two hours during the day. If she’s sleeping, of course, just let her sleep until she wakes up naturally.
For a more indepth look at house training, as well as a great deal of useful information on canine behavioral problems and the most effective training techniques, check out The Ultimate House Training Puppies Guide. It’s the complete house training puppies guide..
MaxPow, dog trainer.
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