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Are you experiencing bad days with your Mastiff? Do he or she always get into chewing all of your shoes or are they trying to make a potty seat out of your house? How would you like to know how to train care for mastiff dogs? Surely, this is the first thing that you have in your mind right now if you want to have a happy home and an obedient mastiff dog. You remember the first time you took your pet home and thinking how cute and lovable he is although he could weigh around 200 lbs. when they are fully grown but you’re wrong. The moment your Mastiff steps into your house, he will really make himself comfortable as in annoyingly comfortable. Well, you can’t blame your dog. English Mastiff dogs are dogs. But you can somehow learn by yourself how to give them proper care and training and for now, this is the only thing you need to know first.

So, how do you care for a Mastiff? Always remember that these are enormous dogs and they need more than just the usual way in taking care of these lovely gigantic pets. According to a neighbor who has his own Mastiff, you have to make sure that you have a regular ample supply of dog food around. Aside from a very hearty eater, Mastiff dogs gets hungry easily. From time to time, they need to eat. They’re not the same with any regular-sized pet dogs which you only need to be fed two or three times a day. His own Mastiff eats all throughout the day. After breakfast, there are at least 3 in-between meals before lunch. Before the day ends, his Mastiff can be fed up to three times more and after dinner, it’s cookies once again. He also added that he had learned a lot of things on how to take care of his Mastiff with the help of a book guide which he had purchased through the Internet.

He added that it’s usually easier to train and care for these gigantic dinosaurs if they are still Mastiff puppies. As younglings, these loyal pets are just any other regular dogs with normal size. But they can grow twice or thrice as big than any other dog when they reach the age of about a year.

Spring is here and that means nicer weather and more opportunities for taking your dog for walks. If your dog walks are anything but leisurely strolls, the following tips are just for you!

Change Your Direction

Abruptly changing the direction you’re heading in may be enough distraction to make your dog understand that he needs to follow you. Whenever your dog tugs on the leash or begins to get ahead of you, abruptly turn and start walking in the opposite direction. When his attention is averted and he returns to walk next to you, follow up immediately with lots of praise. A small dog treat helps, too. Don’t scold your dog for pulling ahead, simply catch him off guard and redirect him.

You may have to repeat this many times , even if it means your “walk” is only a few steps at a time, back and forth. The goal is to have your dog following you, and paying attention to the direction you’re headed in. Be generous with your praise and rewards and repeat this process several times. Your dog will slowly give up the tug of war game he’s been playing with your.

If you already own a remote dog trainer that offers both positive and negative reinforcement with tones, now would be a great time to put it to use.

Always Be Consistent

Once you’ve made up your mind that you want your dog to walk obediently beside you, don’t give in! Dogs can be easily confused when the rules aren’t consistent. Treat this as you would any other training session.

Practicing your dog’s new skills in a familiar place, such as your driveway or backyard, is the best way to start to your training. Once you’re confident your dog understands what’s expected of him, begin taking longer walks in less familiar places.

Keep Up the Good Work

As with all dog training, teaching your dog to walk properly on a leash is an ongoing process. It’s not something your dog will probably “get” in just one session. You’ll want to continue to use this technique occasionally to keep your dog on his toes and reinforce his new behavior.

Don’t be stingy with the praise and treats! Dogs love being rewarded for doing the right thing. Be generous with your praise and offer rewards when your dog is doing the right thing; he will be encouraged to continue payinging attention to you.

Do dogs have feelings? It’s a question most dog owners
have probably wondered at some point. And the logical
answer, if you’ve ever looked into your dog’s sad eyes before
you’ve left the house to go to work, leaving him alone all
day, is: Of course a dog has feelings!
But whether a dog experiences joy, pain, sadness, jealousy, love and even hate is a topic that’s still up for debate.
Aristotle apparently found evidence of emotion in animals. ”Some are good-tempered, sluggish, and little prone to ferocity, as the ox; others are quick-tempered, ferocious, and unteachable, as the wild boar,” he wrote in
”The History of Animals.”
And Marc Bekoff, of the University of Colorado, wrote a book called ”The Smile of the Dolphin,” in which researchers explain why they believe ani
mals have emotions.
A study at the University of Vienna, Austria, found that dogs have a sense of fairness and jealousy, as well as a sensitivity that goes beyond reward and punishment factors.
”Animals react to inequity,” said Dr. Friederike Range, who
led researchers in testing animals at the school’s Clever Dog
Lab. ”To avoid stress, we should try to avoid treating them differently.”
But beyond the myriad studies are our own daily dealings with our dogs, and the seemingly irrefutable fact that dogs experience emotions that
are at least similar — if not identical — to humans.
Take Lollipop, my 4-year-old Rottweiler who believes she is my human soulmate. I can look in her eyes and immediately tell if she is happy, sad,
tired, preoccupied, jealous, angry, and even feeling blissfully in love at that moment(yes, with me). It’s uncanny. And I can often trace those feelings to previous activities in the day. If I’ve taken one of my other dogs for a walk and left her home, I get the poutyface, you know the one; if I’m
about to take her to the park for a playdate, her smile is as
wide as her big, square head; if she’s sad that I’m leaving for work (without her), she sits quietly resigned at the end of the couch, her eyes droopy and her mouth shut tight (I can almost see the bottom lip sticking out). They are as blatant expressions of feelings as I’ve ever seen in a human.
The beautiful thing about our dogs and their feelings is
that they’re able to let them go. They don’t hold grudges, and
they don’t play the guilt-trip game (at least not for long). They are
eager to move on to the next emotion, and are often steered to that by our actions. When I arrive home after work, all is forgiven and Lollipop’s there
to welcome me with open paws. The wide, goofy grin is
there, and she’s always eager to hear about my day (as long as I’m petting her while I talk). It’s true love, alright. And if that’s not proof of feelings and
emotions, I don’t know what is.

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Many people have trouble figuring out the proper kind of dog house to get for their dog. The first thing you will need to do is measure your dog. This will help you determine the right size for your particular furry friend. There are a few things to think about when picking the ideal dog house for your dog.
 
If your dog will be living outdoors full-time the first thing you will want to think about is your local climate. Those who live in an area where it is regularly wet and cold might want to think about getting a heated dog house. If a dog house with heat is beyond your means you should buy one that is watertight and insulated and put in a bed or pad which is heated. The heated pad should be specifically designed for use with animals as ones made for humans can overheat your dog. Heated dog beds are designed to be chew proof and use a low voltage power source for added safety. 
 
To help repel fleas look for a dog bed made with cedar chip stuffing. If the issue in your area is heat rather than cold you want a dog house that will help keep your dog cool. You will need a dog house which is well ventilated and placed in your yard where there is plenty of shade. It is possible to find air conditioned dog houses for dogs that have a difficult time in the heat. 
 
Purchase large dog houses that gives you dog ample room to lay down and turn around, but not so large that it is hard to heat. When it comes to dog houses bigger is not better. Dog houses can be made from many different materials among the most popular are wood, plastic, PVC, and galvanized steel. You can buy a dog house pre-assembled or one that needs to be built.

If you live near open fields and the countryside or have lots of private ground for your pet to run around in you won’t need to travel to give your dog opportunity to get plenty of excerise out in the open air. Of course if you are in walking distance of a dog friendly park you can simply pop on a lead and go, but for many dog owners living in a busy town centre or city, a daily car journey is a necessity.

It is important your dog feels comfortable and safe for necessary car journeys of any length. This is a list of car accessories for dogs

Dog Safety

Dog car crates or cages specially adapted for cars not only makes your car journey safer for you but also for your dog, it also helps the dog feel more secure. Think how frightened your dog might be looking through the window of a moving car with everything whizzing past!

It could be there isn’t room for a travel cage or maybe your dog is taken out in more than one car in which case a dog harness with seat belt adaptor is a good alternative. This is a great multi purpose travel accessory for your dog!

Word of warning: For those who think these are extreme, imagine what would happen if you were to have a car accident. Your frightened dog if unsecured will instinctively want to get out of the car and possibly run right onto a busy road.

Dog Comfort

A car boot isn’t designed to be comfortable so if your dog has to travel in the car a dog bed is much nicer to lie down on.

If you are planning a long journey in the colder months a dog blanket would be a good idea too. (remember to also keep a blanket for yourself in case of break downs!)

Food and Water

Your dog will get hungry and thirsty during a long car journey and will certainly need to quench his or her thirst after a long run. Keeping water and a bowl is a must but instead of the bulky hard bowls consider investing in those special dog travel bowls made of material that fold up when not in use, you can also get disposable travel bowls.

Handy hint: The car engine might need water too! Re-use any empty plastic milk or juice bottles and keep a supply of water in your boot for your dog and car engine. Especially vital during the hot months. If you are out in the country you can re-fill at a fresh water river or stream.

Shade from the sun

Drivers and human passengers have visors to protect them from the glare of the sun so don’t forget your dog and fit a car window shade where appropriate.

Top Tip: The car window shades you use for babies and children are ideal for pets too!

Dog Ramps

A dog car ramp can be a godsend! Smaller dogs can easily be lifted into bigger cars but what if you have an older heavier dog that can’t jump up or have been on a particularly muddy trip out? There are several dog ramps that you can buy which fold away neatly when not in use.

Pet First Aid

As exciting as running in the countryside can be for your dog, there can also hazards including barbed wire, broken glass and sharp sticks. The first aid you apply to your dog if it gets a nasty cut will be vital in its recovery and if you are out in the middle of nowhere it could be a while before you can get your dog to a vet. Dog first aid kits often come complete with gauzes, wipes and bandages and fit in most glove compartments.

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