Dog Collars. The Dog World Has Gone Mad. Electric Shock Dog Collars Are Legal?

And they say we live in a humane world!

I came across an astonishing article about using electrified dog collars to train dogs, and worse still, it was focused in a small city in South Wales, where I was born and still live.

Dog collars are a great training aid for the more stubborn of dogs. They also serve as ways to protect, store and show ownership to ones dog, but using dog collars as a way to ill treat a domesticated dog is simply barbaric.

Wales Assembly members electrified!

So this article starts like this; “Welsh Assembly members were given a literal shock when they were zapped with electric shock dog collars by a Kennel Club team campaigning to ban the collars.”

The article then goes on to explain how some members of the local government volunteered to take a shock;

“As one of the unlucky Assembly Members who volunteered to receive a shock, I can appreciate how painful and distressing it must be for a dog which is forced to wear one,” said Shadow Minister for Local Government and Public Services, Nick Ramsay AM (Conservative, Monmouth)

Electrified dog collars. How can we let this happen?

Thankfully their are lots of support to ban this cruel stupid idea The Kennel club for sure are top of the list for supported the BANNING of electrified dog
collars;

“Lesley Griffiths AM (Labour, Wrexham) said: “I am firmly in support of a ban on these cruel devices. There are much better and more effective ways of
assisting training and curing behavioural problems with dogs that don’t rely on cruelty. I will therefore be backing moves in the Welsh Assembly to get shock collars banned.”

Dog Collars. Should they be used as a way to harm dogs?

What do you think.

Let me know. I’m going to keep a close eye on this one. If you’d like to see the full article, go here; Wales Assembly members electrified

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Dog Breeds Explained - Squidoo Style!

If a dog was ever likely to come across a squid, it would either eats it or
runs a way, but in this case, it becomes a dogs best friend. And as usually, I
felt the need to take a look at what Squidoo and dog breeds are doing in the
same place.

In case you don’t know, Squidoo is a web2.0 style website. Similar to most
social sites, it allows you to share your interests, hobbies, ideas with the
rest of the world, for free. And lots of people are sharing their views on every
kind of dog breed.

The Pit bull dog breed comes top as always as the most talked about
canine.

For a dog which doesn’t sit very high on the top dog list, the Pitbull
terrier has a lot of followers and lots of pet owners feel the need to explain
their story to fellow dog owners.

The terrier dog in general is a much talked about breed within squidoo.
However, almost every type of dog is explained in some way, somewhere within
squidoo, either as a stand alone page or as a group. Most people find squidoo
somewhat addictive, and I have to agree its very easy to use and full of
fascinating facts.

There’s some fantastic pictures of all kinds of dog breeds to view and share.
There is also some great articles offering valuable advice on how to choose the
right dog, and how best to train a puppy. Its all highly entertaining and a
great way to learn a little more about your dog.

Dog explained and squidoo go well together - so I’ve joined forces to
spread my tentacles!

Yes, that’s right. I’m sharing my views with fellow squidoos, and you should
too, if you have a dog view…(sorry)! But honestly, it’s a website with great
potential to re educate dog owners from all over the globe, and I’m up for a
piece of that.

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explained lens is helping dog owners solve problems

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Bearded Collie dog. Are all dogs the same. Should we all hate the Bearded Collie?

I came across a dog breed article, actually more like a post, on Google groups about the Bearded Collie dog breed. The dog owner making the post was trying to tell people to stay a way from the bearded collie, in fact the headline was:

DO NOT BUY A BEARDIE. FIND ANOTHER BREED!

Intriguing headline, certainly caught my eye. I know a fair bit about the Beardie, and one thing for sure, they are a wonderful dog breed with a hard working personality, protective manner and good social skills to boot.

So the Beardie post good my attention and it deserved a closer look.

And like most complaints from most dog owners about most dog breeds is mostly the same; It’s the lack of education and the misunderstanding of the breed that makes an owner hate, or mistrust a dog, in this case a Bearded collie.

The Bearded collie owner started by saying:

“Oh, the kids were so excited. The breeder only had 2 left. We loved the puppies. We named her Muffy. She fit in so well with our other dog and the cats. My wife is a stay-at-home mom, so the dog wasn’t alone most of the day. Well, after about a year and being successfully housebroken, things went downhill fast”…

Then it goes all downhill! Their Beardie started to become dangerous, in fact, dangerous enough for the collie dog to be taken a way by the original dog breeder. But to be fair to the post writer, most of the anger was aimed at the dog breeder. Nevertheless, the lack of early dog training and structure caused the Beardie to act incorrectly.

“If we learn more about our dogs we become better dog owners, it does not matter if its a Bearded collie or not”

Learn to train your dog. Make them understand there are rules to follow. Start as early as possible and make it reward based. You’ll gain a better understanding of the breed and gain respect from your dog. Add some basic breed research of the dog, including known bad habits and the relationship will be unbreakable, with no nasty surprises, or injured neighbours.

Bearded collie post - DO NOT BUY A BEARDIE. FIND ANOTHER BREED! The full post is here

To find out more about the Bearded collie go here: Bearded Collie Dog Explained

History of the Bearded Collie Get an in depth look at the Beardie and how the breed was originally used from this great article!

The dog food Industry is big business. Dog food project shows the Ingredients and chemicals the dog food companies are trying to keep secret!

I came across a fantastic article on a dog website which I recommend you take a look at. Especially if you care about the food you feed to your dog. Commercial dog food is not always what it claims to be!

And I am a staunch supporter of natural dog food and a true believer in feeding a dog the old fashioned way. There’s nothing wrong with feeding scraps of meat and home made food to your dog, and it it is easier than you think.

The dog food project is busting with information on what to feed, and what not to feed your dog

There is no hate or love portrayed at dog food projects. Its just the facts laid out for you to judge for yourself. After all, you have to make the final decision on how to feed your dog, and which dog food to feed them.

But it is good to know how to avoid the worst ingredients of commercial dog food, especially when the lifespan of a dogs can be dramatically shortened just because of the food they eat.

And let me share another dog food secret with you…

“Of the $38.5 billion Americans spent on pets in 2006, $15.4 billion was spent on food, according to the trade group.”

Pet food is big business and it is set to explode in 2008. Small dog food businesses are leading the way with better, healthier, more natural ingredients.

And of course, with the commercial dog food scare no longer a secret, the big companies are trying to offer a more healthier dog food option! This is good news, but you still need the facts.

Dog food project has exposed the secrets to commercial dog food.

I have no affiliate or business link with the dog food project but I do whole heartily agree with the dangers of dog food. And we all have the right to a better, more honest education on what chemicals and ingredients are in the food we feed our dogs:

How does your Dog Food Brand compare?

Are you concerned about the dry food your dog is eating? Looking for detailed information about certain food ingredients? Confused about inconsistent information about dog food from pet food manufacturers?

Need help comparing dog food brands and finding a better one? Full article here; How does your Dog Food Brand compare?

Discover the truth of commercial dog food.

Your dog is closer to dying every time you give him/her commercial dog food. You need to know the facts and understand the dangers before you buy another can of pet food!

Get the facts here: Dog Food Secrets

I came across a great dog training post today from a fellow dog lover…

“Making these mistakes with your Boston terrier puppy? “

It refers to dog training, and particularly with Boston Terrier puppies. The blog owner wanted to share some insider tips for training a dog breed some say are too difficult to train.

I completely agree with his ideas, and the truth is;

It does matters not what dog breed you train. As long as you follow a structured exercise pattern you can train any dog to do most of the basic skills dogs MUST LEARN before they have a right to live amongst humans.

And as dog owners, it is our duty to teach a dog, adult or puppy how to behave around other dogs and humans.

It is not the dog that causes frustration, pain and suffering from dog attacks. Nor is it the dogs fault when they chew, damage or chase after other animals, or even worse, like chasing the neighbours car or the children riding their bicycles!

All dogs, whichever breed they belong to, must have at least a basic set of skills, and that only comes from dog training and dog obedience classes. And the younger the dog the better the results.

How well you train a dog depends on many things…

Type of breed, local environment, previous skills, belief, patients and how much time you actually have to spare are all major factors to consider.

But there are plenty of dog training and dog obedience resources at your disposal. Books, websites, clubs, dog classes and even dog and puppy training videos!

So there are no real excuses for not training a dog, adult or puppy. And he’s the best part; Dogs love to train, they love to work and they most definitely thrive with one-on-one dog with their owner.

Well, that’s my “2 pennies worth” of dog training advice! It was spurred on by a fellow dog breed professional who wanted to put the record straight.

Learn all you can about the dog you own, you’ll be glad you did.

Obedience Training for Your Dog Free online dog training and obedience tips at dog breeds explained.

Here is the article for you to see. It’s well written and worth a look, especially if you own or in tend to own a Boston terrier…

Making These Mistakes With Your Boston Terrier Puppy?

Lately, I’ve come across a myth about how long it can take to train your Boston Terrier puppy, and wanted to set the record straight.

There are claims that training your pup can take up to six months. This is certainly untrue!

If you use the right methods from the very start it hardly takes any time at all. However, there are a couple of common mistakes you need to avoid - and I mean right from day one of having your little companion. Full article here: Making Mistakes With Boston Terrier Pups

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