Learn (outdoor creatures) What Your Dog Can Do: New Tricks
No commentsBy Alfred Hernandez
The performing of dog tricks, while not a necessary part of a dog’s education, is an accomplishment that offer dog owners and his friends a great deal of amusement and adds materially to the value of a dog.
All dogs can be taught tricks, but some breeds have a special aptitude in that direction. At the head of the list of trick dogs is the poodle, as he takes to the performance of tricks as if it was second nature, and he is the main reliance of all showmen dogs.
Newfoundlands, St. Bernards and Great Danes learn without difficulty, while the collies and spaniels are very intelligent; the terriers are quick learners and among the toy dog breed, the Yorkshire Terrier, Toy Fox Terrier and Toy Poodle are highly spoken of and can pick up tricks almost effortlessly.
In selecting the tricks that are to be taught a dog, the owner must show some discretion and no attempt should be made to teach dogs tricks that are not within their powers. For example, a big St. Bernard or Great Dane is sadly out of place or rather almost unachievable attempting to sit up, walk on his hind legs or dance.
These dog breeds are physically incapable of doing such tricks and persistent attempts to train them are really toying with their dignity. They can, however, with appropriate guidance and training taught to fetch and carry, jump, shake hands or speak. Talking about specialty, it is interesting to note that dog breed such as spaniels are particularly apt at fetching and carrying, collies can learn to count and speak readily, and the terriers have a wide sphere of possibilities.
Dogs which are to be taught tricks must have their education begun early in life, so that the playfulness of puppy hood can be taken advantage of, for as dogs mature they take on a sedateness and seriousness that increases the difficulty of teaching them to assume unnatural positions, whereas, with a puppy a trick can be made more or less a matter of play and he will enjoy going through with it.
In the general education and training tricks to a puppy, very little punishment should be given and in trick puppy training no punishment at all. A dog can be forced to do certain things, but if forced he generally acts so slow and sulky that it detracts from his performance, whereas, if he is coaxed into doing them and performs because he likes to, he will go through with his act with an enthusiasm and spontaneous that is most attractive and fun loving.
For these reasons you must not get overly excited while training your young dog nor speak loud, nor cuff and whip him, but should by frequent good-natured repetition of the same performance persuade and coax him to assume certain attitudes or do certain things, and when he has done so, praise him; he will then know that you appreciate what he has done. It is also most desirable to reward him with plentiful of praise and treats.
To end, remember not all dogs can perform every single dog tricks, as some breeds do have some physical limitations. Even so, enjoy teaching your dog “achievable” new tricks, and most importantly have fun along the way!
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The Animals we Love: Dogs, Cats, and Horses
By Alfred Hernandez
We have a long history with domesticated animals and even the nay Sayers can’t deny their roll in society past and present.
There is evidence that as long as 10,000 years ago the Native Americans had domesticated dogs as depicted in early rock paintings. Apparently, the dogs in the painting look remarkably like the Carolina dogs of today.
It has been well documented that dogs and horses of past have been bred to assist us in various ways whether it be pack dog, work horse, hunter or herder. There is no doubt that they have value and have contributed to society in many ways.
The cat however is a very interesting animal indeed. I have yet to see a cat that can herd, or help with the hunt or carry supplies on their backs for us. The cat is strictly a companion to us, that is if they decide to allow you to be graced with their presence. Most cats still have that strong hunting urge as evidenced by your cats offering of that bird he just caught or mouse he brings to you. Most cats get attached to an area that they claim as their own. Some cats get very attached to the people who love them but as a general rule I think the cat feels he is the one who rules and he is allowing you to care for him. Still, we love them.
Horses are a special breed and have a tremendous ability to assist us in ways as only the horse can. Horses have been our mode of transportation much longer than our current ways of getting around. They are to me of such beauty, grace, and power and I always think of them in that way much more than an animal that works for us. They are spectacular.
Dogs however are by far the most domesticated of all animals. They not only help us but they are so genuinely attached to people and their antics are a constant source of pleasure to us. Just look at children or elderly people in an old folks home. If a child finds a stray dog they will surely beg you to allow them to keep the dog. If you take a dog into an old folks home you can see the dog respond happily around them and the smiles on peoples faces are a joy to see.
I had a Springer Spaniel when I was younger and he was the funniest, most easy- going dog around. He was unusual in that he had a very special relationship with our guinea pig. We had the best time watching these two at play. It was the same every day. The guinea pig would wait at the hallway entrance and would stay there until the dog noticed. Then the chase was on! The dog would bark and chase him all the way down the hall. The guinea pig at the last minute would veer to the left and run into the bedroom and go under the bed. The dog was big and somewhat clumsy and would never be able to slow down in time and he’d crash into the wall, get up and then go put his nose under the bed and bark. They would do this four or five times in a row and then curl up together and sleep. Those two made us laugh. It was great!
As animal lovers, we also can adorn our walls with prints and motivational posters of them. They also make great gifts.
We love our animals, as it should be. Be kind and take well care of them.
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Secrets To Mopping Floors
By Stuart Ehrlich
Mopping your floors is considered to be the best way by which you can keep your floor clean and looking new. It also erases stains that are not easy to remove. Though it is relatively easy to just mop your floors, for the best results there are some things you can do to ensure it. In this article, we are going to learn some ways by which we can make sure that we are mopping effectively.
First, you need to know how to choose the best kind of mop materials. SOme of the best mops you can use are either a rope mop or a string mop. These materials are great to use in picking up debris and removing stains.
Whenever you mop your floors, always prepare a bucket of warm water and mixture of cleaning products. You should mix the mixture properly for at least two minutes just to be sure that it has been thoroughly mixed with your water. Have another bucket of water for rinsing your mop. Bear in mind that the cleaning solution you use must be environmentally friendly because there are some products that contain ingredients which cause danger to the health.
And then, you may go ahead and start mopping your floors. Soak the mop into the bucket of water and mop the whole floor. When you are done mopping the floor, proceed to the next step which is soaking your mop into a chemical solution for a minute. You should be mopping a specific area of the floor by mopping it three times, inverting the mop, and then mopping it three times again. After that, you need to make sure that you rinse the mop properly, and start on another specific area of the floor. Continue doing this until the entire floor is finished.
As soon as you are done mopping your floors with cleaning solutions, you should prepare two buckets of water. You will be using your first bucket to clean the mop itself, and the other bucket of water will be used to rinse your floors. If you want, you may add any ingredient that gives scent to one bucket of water. Thoroughly rinse the whole floor. Afterwards, use another mop to dry the floor until you are done.
Those are the basic techniques you must know whenever you mop your floors. These techniques will keep your floors clean and sparkling.
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