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I have a service dog, fully trained, marked with a vest, though I do not always keep it on him when in a hotel room. I recently checked into an Extended Stay, I did not speifically tell them I had a service dog, I didn't really feel a need. The clerk is stating now that he has seen me walk past with the dog I have to pay a 75.00 pet fee. I have attempted to explain that the dog is a service animal, not a pet but he claims since I did nto state that he was going to be there at checkin that I have to pay. This is breaking the law correct? I reread the American Disability Act and there is no law saying I have to notify beforehand.
I think that to deny you the right to have your service animal Would violate the Act.
Unless you were informed of the rule and the Fee beforehand, I would think you had the makings of a discrimination case. I would certainly refuse to pay this fee.
Someone with a dissability who has a service animal knows the dog is part of her, and vice versa. Many need to be educated about the "quiet" discrimination that the handicapped face.
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Help me make a list of things I will need for a new puppy?
I am going to get a new german shepherd puppy by the end of summer.
So I want to be prepared I have a lot of supplies for a dog already from my current dog and I have a crate that just needs a divider. I have several books ordered on training and behavior and will be enrolling the pup in puppy classes and will progress into obedience classes two levels and then maybe some agility training for fun.
What do I need for my puppy and what do I need to ask the vet?
Also thanks to everyone who answers my question.
Crate (at least one, which you have. Two is even better so you have one in the car and one in the house) Safe toys - Kong, Nylabone, bully stix Supervised toys/interactive toys - buster cube, tugs, fleece squeakies Food - nothing with corn,soy,by-products or other fillers in it Treats Separate bowls for food and water leash (at least one) long line regular collar training collar pin brush and slicker brush nail clipper or grinder comb flea/tick prevention (Frontline,etc.) heartworm prevention (Heartguard, etc.) basic first aid supplies - gauze, flex bandage, thermometer 3% hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting in case your puppy eats something toxic or dangerous ID tags Carpet/floor enzymatic cleaner like Natures Miracle for the occasional mess tearless dog shampoo old towels for a myriad of uses stainless steel 1 or 1.5 quart crate bucket for water when crated baby gate(s) if there are areas of your home you don't want the pup to have access to
Questions for the vet: have them go over the puppy and check his lungs/heart/eyes. Take in a fecal sample to screen for parasites. You may want to ask about a supplement containing glucosamine/chondroitin to help your shepherd's joints to grow properly. Whether you rely on your vet for food advice is a personal choice-- personally, I rely more on other breeders for food suggestions and my own knowledge since most vets will tell you to feed Science Diet, which is a low-quality food that almost all of them carry. Many GSD's do great on Canidae, Eagle Pack Holistics, Blue Buffalo, and Innova Evo or raw/prey model diets. GSD's are prone to bloat, so talk to your vet about what to look for and methods of prevention. Go over flea/tick prevention, and heartworm prevention. Make sure your vet recommends a vaccine protocol that you are comfortable with. Many are still clinging to the outdated (and harmful) belief that all dogs need yearly booster vaccinations. GSD's seem more prone to vaccine-related problems than some other breeds, so give your pet only the NEEDED vaccines and ask about running titer tests instead of revaccinating yearly. If you will be spaying or neutering your pet, discuss this with your veterinarian also.
You'll want to have your pup's hips X-rayed at the age of 24 months to be sure he is not suffering from hip displasia before you do advanced obedience or start agility with him.
Good luck with your pup!
Dog Obedience Training
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Socializing your pet to accept new dogs into the household is not always an easy task. We all read the biblical account of Noah and his Ark and wondered just how he got the dogs to survive in the ark together for five minutes let alone 40 days and nights of rain. The dog usually has its own ideas of its territory and home and is generally not a generous creature when it come to sharing but would much rather chase the intruders away. We have to reprogram the dogs thinking to make it understand that chasing the cat or iguana or whatever other pet you may have, is not acceptable. So how about some instruction on just how it's done?
For the First tip, Insure the Safety of Both Dogs and Yourself. To start, make certain that the new animal will be safe. Place the new pet in a pet carrier or some other sturdy structure that prohibits the dog from actually physically contacting the animal but still allows for both dogs to see, smell and hear each other. This provides a way for both dogs to acclimate to each other in a safe, though possibly a bit stressful, situation. In later steps, gloves might be advisable to avoid scratches from a nervous pet.
Secondly, Rewards Work Wonders. After the dogs have both calmed a bit give them each a small reward, such as a morsel of some favorite food. Be sure to give the dog lots of verbal praise and affection when it is not barking or trying to get to the new animal as this will show the dog that you are accepting of the new pet's presence and you expect him to be also. Repeat this process several times over the course of a week or so, until both dogs seem fairly accustomed to the presence of the other and their aggressions seem to have subsided. At this point, you are ready to move on to the next step and tip number three.
The third tip to socializing your animal is Get Help. This step will require an assistant to help with one of the dogs. Have the assistant leash the dog and hold him firmly on a very short leash. After instructing the assistant to maintain control of the dog, open the pet carrier and bring the new pet out carefully. Your dog will likely move towards the animal so be sure the assistant has the dog held tightly and be careful not to let the new pet panic and escape your grasp. Gradually bring them closer together and let them calmly adapt to each others presence. Repeat this step several times over the next few days and by the end of the week, these two dogs should be like old chums.
Another tip to remember in socializing your pets is that, while the dogs most likely won't make an instant attachment to each other, there are those special picture perfect moments that you will want to cherish a lifetime. So keep the camera handy and loaded with film. The candid shots of training at its best provide memories that will last forever. Few things are more fun than looking at a picture of your dog with an iguana riding around the room perched on his back and telling a little white lie that you taught the two of them to do that.
Our Fifth and final point is remember that just like humans, not everyone is going to get along. There will be days where the dog and the cat are going to feud or the iguana will get cantankerous and slap the dog with his tail for the fun of it. Some dogs were just never meant to live in harmony but with a lot of patience and a little direction you can make your household fairly peaceable most of the time. When things go sour, just take it in stride and put the dogs in their separate areas for a bit and, given a cooling period, they will be friends again in no time.
With these simple tips you can be certain that life around your home will be much more harmonious and you might just have a bit more respect for Noah and his Ark.
About the Author
Anthony Stai is a proud contributing author and writes articles on several pet related topics including dog training. You can see more of Anthony's articles on his Dog Training informational web site located at http://www.petinformation4you.com
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Deal Effectively With Dog Behavior Problems With House Training
There is a common problem that most dog owners face and that is the bad behavior of their dogs. Dog house training requires your care and consistent efforts and for this reason you must be caring towards your pet when you are dealing with dog behavior problems. If you are the owner of a puppy you should get it trained at the early stages so that you do not have to face any problems when your pet grows up. You should start as early as possible and for this reason you must ensure that the dog training routine is done daily and for a fixed period of time so that your dog also understands that he is being trained.
You must be very determined and focused when you are house training your dog for dog behavior problems. This in turn will help you and your dog in the later stage of life. There are instances when a person comes over to your house or you are taking a walk in the park that your pet behaves badly. Such an incident can be a cause of both embarrassment and concern. It is better that you start as early as possible to avoid any untoward incident. You must be motivated and determined from day one so that your dog turns out to be a well behaved one.
When you are training your dog for dog behavior problems ensure that you use positive methods with free dog training tips. The positive training method will reward your dog only for good behavior. In this manner your pet will understand on what is right and what is wrong. He can connect to you and at the same time rectify the bad behavior problems that he has. When you are house training your dog for dog behavior problems with free dog training tips you should start off with short training methods so that it becomes a routine and regular affair.
The house training session for your pet should be a fun session so that your dog too looks forward to them at one time of the day. Try to maintain a regular time for training your dog so that he understands the significance of you training him. Learning takes time for any animal and in this way you must give him the time to understand and pick up his lessons. When you are training the dog remember to stick to the positive training methods only for the purpose of ensuring that he does not pick up any negative signals from you teaching him in the wrong manner.
When you are training your dog on dog behavior problems you must ensure that you motivate him and lead him in the right direction. You need to shower care and understanding on him. Do not shout at him for the slightest pretext. Your dog should understand that you are teaching him and he is surely to respond if you do it in a loving and caring manner. Your training method is very important to rectify your dog behavior problems and so you should ensure that it is right.
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