Dog Breed - Dog Breeding And Training

When do you train your dog?

2010-12-10T12:45:00.000-08:00

An interesting article that makes you think about when you train your dog, most people are training there dogs poorly because they don't realise this!
When do you train your dog?

The RSPCA on Dog Breeding

2010-12-04T15:27:00.000-08:00

Most people view the RSPCA as an educated commentator on all things animal related. The organisation is certainly (mostly) staffed by people that deeply care for animals and how they are treated.

I thought this PDF from the RSPCA on Pedigree DOg Breeding was interesting. Most people, me included, tend to think of pedigree dog breeders being almost obsessive about their dogs health and well being (much more so than the owners of the mixed breed dogs available from the local pet shop). This PDF blows that misconception wide apart. Please read.

Pedigree Dog Breeding (PDF)

Dog Breeding & Training Website

2010-11-30T02:39:00.000-08:00

The main Dog Breeding and Dog Training website has just had a major overhaul using WordPress. Not all the posts are across yet but the structure is in place so the rest will come over in the next few days.

With WOrdPress in place it will now be much easier to update the site and add new dog stories, training tips and breeding information.

Dogs keep getting more popular

2007-05-09T20:48:00.001-07:00

Seems that more and more people want to have a dog, be it for companionship in an increasing isolating world or for protection (again in an increasingly isolating world) or to suppliment children that never happend., hmm, what a sad view! maybe just to rekindle some of the happy moments from childhood.

Google Is King - Latest Search ENgine Usage Stats

2006-02-05T15:11:00.001-08:00

An update on the percentage of Australians that use Google v's all the other search engines.

Google Is King

Roy Morgan - Search engine usage figures Feb 2006

2006-02-05T15:11:00.000-08:00

Here's the direct info for the article below, all the search engine usage figures going back to Feb 2002.
[Roy Morgan Research] Roy Morgan Press Releases

Scientist faked it all but cloned dog

2006-01-11T15:53:00.000-08:00

Scientist faked it all but cloned dog
SEOUL, JANUARY 10: A team led by a once heralded and now disgraced South Korean scientist faked two landmark papers on embryonic stem cells but did produce the world’s first cloned dog, an investigation panel said on Tuesday.

The panel at Seoul National University told reporters data was fabricated in papers produced by the team led by scientist Hwang Woo-suk. It described the case as scandalous.

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Medical researchers say the episode — which has shocked and shamed many South Koreans who had dubbed Hwang a hero — is one of the biggest cases of scientific fraud in recent history.

The two papers finally debunked on Tuesday were a 2004 report on producing the first cloned human embryos for research and a 2005 paper on producing the first embryonic tailored stem cells. Both papers were published in the US Periodical Science.

‘‘Hwang’s team did not have the data for the stem cell lines in the 2004 paper, but fabricated it,’’ said Chung Myung-hee, the head of the panel.

‘‘We concluded that Professor Hwang’s team did not have patient-specific stem cell lines and did not have any scientific basis that the team made them,’’ the panel said.

The panel said DNA analysis proved a 2005 claim made by the team of producing the world’s first cloned dog, an Afghan hound named Snuppy, which is short for Seoul National University puppy.

In a finding likely to be seized on by Hwang supporters, the panel said the team had created a few human blastocysts, or early embryos, and that implied that ‘‘the team was in possession of a technique of creating cloned human blastocyst.’’

The Indian Express

Melbourne Web Designer and web hosting services

2005-07-13T04:06:00.000-07:00

"My Space" provides you space for all sorts of entries, this space is for a Melbourne web hosting and design service.Melbourne Web Designer and Web Site Hosting

Dog Breeding and Training puppies and Assocaitions

2005-06-28T07:35:00.000-07:00

Lots of great information on dog training and brreding, expert tips and advice.
Dog Breeding and Training puppies and Assocaitions

Dog Breed Training, dog breeds and names

2005-06-28T07:28:00.000-07:00

Dog Breed Training, dog breeds and names

Dog Breeding and Dog Training has been part of what people have done for thousands of years. You would think we would have it right by now.
Dog Breed Training, dog breeds and names

The Dog Business

2005-05-03T06:45:00.000-07:00

The image of the security guard hanging on to the leash of his dog is a somewhat diminishing sight these days.
Guardsman, with their signature Doberman Pinscher logo, is one of the few security companies, as well as Atlas, that still use patrol dogs on a large scale.

"The dog is still widely used but the emergence of electronic security has had some impact," Anthony Rothery, president of the Jamaica Kennel Club (JKC), says. There are some smaller companies that still have dogs but not as many as those two, he adds.

Maintaining the dogs is another reason for the reduction as the training and care of a dog can be highly prohibitive.
Guardsman's Helmut Lechner says it costs approximately $150,000 per year to keep each dog. There are 400 dogs now active at Guardsman and its affiliate, Marksman, he says.

However, Lechner lauds the use of dogs for security guards over the firearm. There are many advantages, he says, arguing that a dog provides additional eyes and ears. "A guard with a firearm is a target; there are no cases where a guard has ever been attacked for his dog," he quips.

Proper training is also one important factor in producing guard dogs.
But Rothery reveals that there are no structured facilities for people to learn how to train dogs; however "members of the JKC and others have developed expertise in training," he says.

"There is no accreditation system for dog training, it is just hands-on experience, but there are a few people with the skill," adds Rothery.

Lechner adds that security companies will set up their individual training facilities and sometime, these trainers will offer services to private citizens.
"We buy pups and rear them at Serenity Park before taking them into Kingston for training," he says.

Breeds preferred for security purposes are Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Dobermans and Mastiffs, which are very rare in Jamaica. Naturally aggressive breeds are better, explains Tucker.

The infamous Pit Bull, known for its aggression, is not on the list.
It is not a very large dog, says Tucker, but it can be very dangerous. "Long ago they were used for dogfights. They were thrown into pits (hence the name pit bull) where they fought unto death".

"In the United States today, there are cases where they have been trained to become killers."
But, while they are an aggressive breed, they can be very ordinary dogs, Tucker adds. Training is what makes the difference. Pit Bulls are illegal in Jamaica but that has not stopped them being imported into the island. "A lot of them are now in the country," says Tucker.

Importation of dogs is critical to improving the local bloodlines, Rothery explains. In order to get better dogs, especially for shows, dogs from outside have to be brought in for breeding.
However, dogs can legally be imported to Jamaica only from the United Kingdom.

"All dogs imported into Jamaica have to be born and bred in the United Kingdom. Rabies is the major reason. We, as well as the UK, are rabies-free countries."

But getting dogs into the island, according to Rothery, is quite costly. According to information from the Veterinary Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, it costs $800 for an import licence for a dog. But there are other debilitating costs. "First there is the cost to purchase the dog. Then there is the airfare, and duties are set at 75 per cent of the CIF value,"says Rothery. His peeve, however, is the designation of dogs as cargo rather than passenger luggage.

"Jamaica is the only country in the Caribbean that stipulates that the dog must be brought in as cargo instead of passenger luggage." The JKC president contends that if dogs were allowed as passenger luggage overweight can be charged by the airline and the CIF charge would reduced.

"Most other animals can be brought without restriction, what is it about the dogs? Rothery asks speculatively.

The Jamaica Observer - The Dog Business

Melbourne Web Design

2005-02-16T01:40:00.000-08:00

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Dr. P's Dog Training & Behavior Main Page

2005-01-26T20:18:00.000-08:00

A site with LOTS of links, must be good, comes up first page on google for "Dog Training" Dr. P's Dog Training & Behavior Main Page

Dog Boarding Kennels Australia

2004-12-14T02:43:00.000-08:00

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Dog Boarding Kennels Web site Based in Australia

2004-11-19T04:22:00.000-08:00

Dog Boarding Kennels web site, for boarding in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Perth and everywhere elseDog Boarding Kennels Australia

American Rare Breed Association - What's a Appenzeller Sennenhund ?

2004-11-06T17:40:00.000-08:00

Many dogs here that I have never heard of, fascinating site with lots of rare dog information.American Rare Breed Association: "Appenzeller Sennenhund "

Choosing a Breeder of Purebred Cats/Dogs - Suite101.com

2004-10-09T08:01:00.000-07:00

Some useful advice on selecting the right person to buy your dog from, pure breed or not. (same applies for cats!)Choosing a Breeder of Purebred Cats/Dogs - Suite101.com

Dog Breed Training, dog breed, dog gift, dog care, dog toy, dog name

2004-10-05T15:48:00.000-07:00

A resource web site for dog breed breeding and training, the site also has lots of tips dog toys, dog gifts, care and training, a section on readers stories about their canine pets and links to many web sites.Dog Breed Training, dog breed, dog gift, dog care, dog toy, dog name

Some good advice on stopping your dog from scratching at the door

2004-09-29T05:05:00.000-07:00

First, let me say that dogs don't need or want to be outside alone a great deal. There's a lot of mythology about dogs loving the "freedom" of being outdoors, and it gets a lot of dog owners in trouble. Normally, dogs simply sniff around the yard and relieve themselves--they don't "exercise" unless you go out to play ball or run with them. I have a very high-energy young Sheltie who will run three miles non-stop chasing seagulls if I take her to the beach. Left alone in the yard, she usually goes to sleep on the porch. Dogs very quickly become bored and lonely--dogs are pack animals and prefer to be with people--my dogs spend all day with me in my study while I am working at the computer, even though they have a big house, a basket of toys, a feisty cat, and each other to play with. more...

Association of Pet Dog Trainers

2004-09-28T00:59:00.000-07:00

The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) is a professional organization of individual trainers who are committed to becoming better trainers through education. The APDT offers individual pet dog trainers a respected and concerted voice in the dog world. We continue to promote professional trainers to the veterinary profession and to increase public awareness of dog friendly training techniques.

Whether you train puppy kindergarten, agility, search and rescue, competition, or work with aggression, the Association of Pet Dog Trainers is the premier educational organization for you! Whether you're the owner of a new dog or puppy, or if you're a serious canine enthusiast or competitor, APDT member trainers can help you gain the most from your companion dog.
Association of Pet Dog Trainers

The Truth On Different Dog Breeds

2004-09-23T07:15:00.000-07:00

The Truth? you can't handle the truth! The Truth On Different Dog Breeds

Dog breeds .net Information and Referral Site

2004-09-23T05:28:00.000-07:00

A well ranked site for Dog Breeds, bit of a portal I think but worht a look Dog breeds .net Information and Referral Site

Dog Breeds, Breed Information & Picture

2004-09-21T07:09:00.000-07:00

A good reference site for various dog breeds, with photos and average statistics Dog Breeds, Breed Information & Picture. A lot of the statisitcal info is missing but it's worth a look if just for matching photos with breeds href="http://www.terrificpets.com/dog_breeds/labrador_retriever.asp (see Labrador Retriever).

Dog Breed

2004-09-21T06:54:00.000-07:00

This Blog is intended to show the differences in different dog breeds, and the training techniques useful for those different characteristics.