Dog House Training

Introduction

Ionic air purifiers hold the promise of clean air, purified of all known harmful contaminants that threaten our health. The harmful impurities in the air are not visible to our naked eye. The weapons against such are very likely to be invisible to our eyes as well. Intuitively, the logic is appealing. Sadly, google has no quick answer to meet my simple expectation. Instead, controversy abounds. It is quite clear that the urge to rush out and buy an ionic air purifier must be suppressed at the moment. The search for an ionic air purifier must focus on its safety aspects as much, if not more, than its effectiveness against contaminants.

The recent China melamine saga that killed infants also serves as a reminder to us that in buying into any technology or any product, all claims by manufacturers and distributors must be examined to the fullest extent that our resources permit. This is especially so where the key reactive agent is invisible to the naked eye. Investigating ionic air purifier technologies falls within this ambit as the reactive agents are invisible ions.

In this space, I am providing an overview of the existing ionic air purifier technology in the global market. As laypersons, I believe we have to adopt a back-to-basics approach to try and understand the technologies. The creation of a powerful invisible defence shield against airborne molecular contaminants is increasingly taking centrestage. The prime threat being closely monitored by scientists all over the world is the avian flu virus.

Types of Ionic Air Purifier Technologies

Broadly speaking, air purification technologies can be deployed in either passive or active modes. In passive mode, impure air is drawn into the air purifier for reactive agents to work on before re-emerging as cleaned air into the environment. Conversely, in active mode, reactive agents are pumped into the impure air environment. Savvy marketeers often seek to cover all the bases by combining both passive and active modes in many ionic air purifiers.

In the global market today, ionic air purifier technologies include the following categories:

(A) Ion generator - positive and negative ions
(B) Ion generator - negative ions only
(C) Photocatalytic Oxidation (POC)
(D) Electrostatic filter
(E) Combos

Ion Generator - Positive and Negative Ions

This combination of positive and negative ions appears to show the most promise for the future of ionic air purifier technology. They have been named as plasmacluster ions by Sharp Corporation, the Japanese corporate powerhouse that invented them.

Sharp Corporation’s marketing efforts focus on the ability of plasmacluster ions to surround and cling on to harmful airborne bacteria and viruses. When this happens, hydroxyl is produced. Hydroxyl, also known as nature’s detergent, is a powerful reactive species that plucks out hydrogen molecules from the organic structure of these airborne particulates thereby destroying them. The by-products of this chemical reaction, mainly water, are harmless.

This technology uses a differential ion generator, comprising a positive and a negative ion generator which can be powered in alternate cycles to control the type of ions generated.

Advocates of the positive and negative ions combination claim that a balance of both these ion types is to be found in places like waterfalls and pristine forests, i.e. this is the real state of the natural environment. Proponents of negative ions believe that negative ions dominate the environment in these natural habitats and even insist that positive ions are harmful. Thus far, I have not found any independent scientific studies to support the opposing claims of the two technologies.

Ion Generator - Negative Ions

The traditional ionic air purifier produces only negative ions. This technology appears to have the main market share currently but is facing a serious challenge from Sharp’s plasmacluster positive and negative ions technology.

It is claimed that nearly all harmful airborne particulates like dust, smoke and bacteria etc have a positive charge. Negative ions from the air purifier attach themselves to these particulates until they get weighed down and fall to the ground. Thereafter, simple vacuuming removes these impurities. Weighing down the particulates does nothing to destory them, according to critics, and merely walking on them causes the air to be polluted again.

It seems that there are several ways to produce negative ions. This has significance as the various methods result in different by-products, some of which are harmful. These methods include:

(1) Water method - this employs what is known as the waterfall or Lenard Effect. Onto a metal plate that is electrically-charged, water droplets are splashed. The charge splits the water droplets resulting in the production of a large number of negative ions. Proponents of the water method believe it to be free of harmful by-products.

(2) Electron radiation method - this is based on a single negative discharge electrode needle. Applying a high voltage pulse to the electrode results in the production of millions of negatively-charged electrons. This method does not result in ozone being generated. This is due to the application of a “smaller” energy pulse.

(3) Corona discharge method - this is based on a dual electrode model, a sharp metal electrode and a flat electrode. An extremely high voltage is then applied to the two electrodes. This creates a massive movement of electrons between the electrodes and ionises the air in between them. An inherent flaw of this method is the production of harmful by-products like ozone and nitride oxide.

Photocatalytic Oxidation (POC)

This technology is commonly applied in a passive mode. The key reactive purifying agent is hydroxyl, nature’s detergent.

Germicidal ultraviolet (UV) light is commonly shone on a catalyst (usually titanium oxide) to produce hydroxyl, oxygen and peroxide, all of which are potent oxidising agents that are very effective at destroying the organic structure of micro-organisms and gaseous volatile organic compounds.

The key pillar of POC technology is its comprehensive coverage. Proponents of this technology claim that POC inactivates ALL categories of indoor pollution, including:

(1) airborne particulates i.e. dust, pet dander, plant pollen, sea salts, tobacco smoke, industrial and car pollution, etc

(2) bioaerosols i.e. biological compounds that may be infectious or contagious (e.g. pathogenic bacteria and viruses) or non-contagious and non-infectious (e.g. non-pathogenic bacteria, molds, cell debris)

(3) volatile organic compounds (VOCs) i.e. gaseous chemicals or odours - benzene, styrene, toluene, chloroform, hexane, ethanol, formaldehyde, ethylene, etc, all common emissions from everyday products of our modern home.

POC technology has been criticised for relying on hydroxyl which are believed to attack with equal tenacity the organic structures that make up molecular contaminants and our lung tissue, nose membranes and eye cornea.

Electrostatic Filter

This technology appears to have originated in heavy industries which produced abundant pollutants. The typical arrangement in an electrostatic filter ionic air purifier comprises a porous dielectric material sandwiched between two electrodes. A dielectric material does not conduct electricity while metallic electrodes are good conductors that transmit or receive electricity.

Impure air is sucked into the electrostatic purifier and passed over the dielectric material which acts like a sieve. The electrostatic field created between the electrodes causes airborne particulates i.e.dust, smoke contaminants, etc, to stick to the dielectric surface. Out of the other end of the purifier, cleaned air is recirculated.

Very often, an ion source is inserted before the electrostatic filter to charge the airborne particulates. Charging the impurities make them adhere more effectively to the dielectric material.

Criticism of electrostatic filter technology focuses on ozone as a by-product, commonly assumed to be produced in all ionisation processes.

Combo Ionic Air Purifiers

To cater to the various adherents and critics of the diverse technologies, combos incorporate all or some of the above types of technologies. Combos may include:

(1) adsorptive materials such as activated carbon or oxygenated charcoal (known for its extremely porous large surface area) are added to POC technology to enhance the removal of VOCs;

(2) oxidizing catalysts like titanium oxide are coated on various components of all types of air purifiers to enhance VOC elimination;

(3) reducing catalysts such as manganese dioxide are coated near the exit outlets of many air purifiers to reduce reactive species like ozone and nitric oxide which may be harmful;

(4) generating ions by differing methods such as using microwave, UV light, radio frequency waves, and direct current;

(5) tweaking the specifications of any ionic air purifier technology so as to attain the well-known HEPA status without actually using HEPA filters.

Obviously, the process of selecting the most efficient and effective ionic air purifier involves analysing a deluge of information. The safety issues of each technology will need much more investigation. Nor have I studied in detail the claims of each technology. I urge you not to rush out to get the latest air purifier for your homes, offices, factories, schools etc. Do your homework and check back here for updates as I continue to find the ideal ionic air purifier.

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Just imagine how you’d feel if your vet told you that your canine friend has struvite stones in dogs.  Most dog owners aren’t aware that dogs can even get canine bladder stones until it happens to their buddy.  After reading this article, you’ll understand how canine bladder stones form and how you can prevent them.

How Do Bladder Stones In Dogs Develop?

In the vast majority of the cases seen by your vet, a dog that has struvite stones has a bladder infection caused by Staphylococci bacteria.  Why is this?

Time for a short biology lesson.  Your dog normally excretes urea in her urine.  Staph bacteria thrive on urea, so if these bacteria somehow gets into her bladder, life is good for them.  Staph bacteria digest urea and produce waste products that include ammonia, which causes the urine to become alkaline.  Other waste products are magnesium and phosphate.

This ammonia, along with the infection itself, irritates the bladder walls, which in turn causes the bladder cells to release a certain type of protein.  Remember the magnesium, phosphate and ammonia mentioned above?  These minerals crystallize around the protein molecules to form struvite stones in dogs.

This is easy to understand; a canine bladder infection has to be present, or this type of bladder stones in dogs can’t develop.

Won’t It Help To Give My Dog Something To Acidify Her Urine?

Not really.  As we talked about earlier, staph bacteria give off ammonia as a waste product, which is what makes your dog’s urine alkaline.  If you get rid of the staph infection, you get rid of the problem causing both the alkaline urine and the struvite stones.

So Preventing Canine Bladder Infections Is The Best Way To Prevent Canine Bladder Stones?

Yes.  Prevent the infection, and you prevent the stones.  Is there an easy way to do this?  Again, the answer is yes.

People have been using herbs like uva ursi and barberry to treat bladder problems for centuries.  More recently, the homeopathic remedies Staphysagria and Cantharis have been added to the arsenal of natural treatments for urinary problems. 

Now these treatments for urinary tract infections in dogs have been combined into one easy-to-use natural remedy.  This product is gentle enough to be used every day to prevent bladder infections in dogs.  It’s very easy to give to your dog.  Just sprinkle a few granules on the back of her tongue and let them dissolve.

Natural treatments for dogs are safe and effective.  It’s also OK to give this remedy right along with antibiotics, since it doesn’t interfere with the medication in any way.After the antibiotics are gone, you’ll want to continue giving your dog the remedy to support her bladder health.

You need to be careful which remedy you purchase for your dog.  It’s extremely important that the remedy is made specifically for pets, not for people.You should only do business with a long-established company that has a great reputation for producing only the highest-quality remedies for pets. 

Check for testimonials from other satisfied pet owners who have used the product.You should know what other pet owners think of the company and its products so you can choose the best product to use on your best buddy.

Now that you have this information, struvite stones in dogs will never be a problem for your pup.

On taking a new puppy into your house, you can follow this step-by-step process. This article will follow a nine step process in house training a puppy. Being consistent and persistent in the house training process are of great importance if you are going to be successful.

1.It’s crucial for the process to have the correct size of dog crate. Make sure you obtain one before the puppy arrives. This means it should be large enough so your puppy can turn around in it and lay down in it but not much larger than that. A puppy’s instinct is to not soil his den and the crate will become his den. However, if it’s large enough so he can sleep in one corner and poo in the other, he probably will!

2. Make sure you are free for at least the first couple of days, so that you can be with your puppy. He’s going to require taking out a lot to begin with – from every thirty to sixty minutes.

3. You may need to restrict your puppy’s access to particular areas of the house until he is house trained.

4. There are particular times when he is very likely to require taking outside, so take him out at these times: when he awakens in morning, when he gets up from a nap, after he’s been exercising (for example, playing hard), after eating or drinking and before he goes to sleep at night.

5. When he arrives you are going to need to take him outside every half an hour to hour minutes, until you begin to recognise the signals that he wants to poo or pee. The sign may be sniffing, circling or backing up.

6. Once you see the signal that he wants to relieve himself, you need to take him outside immediately and wait until he does his business.

7. When he does his business, immediately give him lots of praise and attention.

8. If you need to attend to other matters, you could leave the puppy in his crate for up to an hour. You should always do this if you cannot pay full attention, at least until he is well house trained. However, you first need to get positive associations with the crate for your puppy. To do that give him small treats while he is next to the crate and gradually lure him inside with them. Once he’s been in a few times, shut the door very briefly and then open again. The time the door is closed should be slowly increased. You should put a chew toy, a dispensing toy or an interactive toy in the crate with him to keep him amused.

9. He is likely to have an accident in the house at some point. It’s pointless shouting at him. Just ignore him and clean it up. Wipe the area carefully with hot biological washing liquid or with an enzymatic cleaner. If you do not clean it in this way, there will still be a scent detectable by your puppy and he is likely to do his business there again.

For more information about puppy crate training and house training your puppy, visit my Training Puppy Tips website.

Mention the words potty training and most dog owners will shudder with the thought of it. However, understanding how to potty train a puppy takes both energy and patience and requires a lot of time and countless walks. There is also the diligent clean up of accidents to contend with. Timing is the key and should begin immediately upon bringing your puppy home. Before beginning to potty train a puppy, let’s take a look at a few tips on the process. It is the first stage of a bonding process that will result in a happy and healthy relationship.

There are many potty training tips, but to begin with, feed your pet at the same time every day. Remember to remove food within four hours of bedtime and withdraw the water dish two hours before bedtime. It is recommended that you feed your puppy a dry food so that his stools will be more solid. A routine is the key to success. That also means you too have to stick to a routine by going to bed and getting up at the same time every day.

Toilet training for puppies involves taking your pup outside first thing in the morning. Put him on a leash and guide him to the place that you want him to use. Repeat this activity around 10 to 15 minutes after every meal or drink and right before bedtime. If, after 10 minutes, there is no potty action, then take the puppy back to its crate. Wait another 10 to 15 minutes then take him out again. Do not engage in play until the business at hand is complete. Sometimes puppies don’t finish on the first try, so give him time to be sure he won’t have to go again in a few minutes.

Be aware that while you potty train a puppy, most will show signs that they’re about to potty. During the times when your puppy is loose in the house, keep a close eye on him. If he begins to circle, sniff or arch his back, then pick him up and take him out. Once a puppy starts to go, he can’t stop. Take him to the right place and then reward and praise him with playtime or a treat every time he eliminates outside.

While you potty train a puppy, keep in mind that his access to furniture and carpeting should be limited to avoid damage. Be patient and you will be rewarded. Young puppies don’t have total control of their bowels or bladders, so they may realize they need to go when it’s too late to get outside in time. Just remember to be as patient as possible while you potty train your dog and teach him where he needs to go. Your tenacity will pay off.

The general public has an increased interest in providing for the best possible welfare for domestic animals and has caused an increase in developments to make those improvements. The area of concern for the welfare of dogs has created many advances in improving their living conditions.

Dog Training

In particular to the interest of the ideal living condition for pet dogs, significant issues and means have now been produced in the interest of achieving a healthy living condition for this domesticated animal kind. Dog bed covers are one innovation created to provide comfort for your dog. The comfort and health of your dog are the main purpose.

The Importance of Dog Bed Covers

Why you should consider purchasing a dog bed cover? Dog bed covers are important for providing the most beneficial living condition for your dog. These days having your dog sleep on the ground, in a box or on a pile of rags isn’t in their best interest. Pet owner must take the responsibility of providing their pet what they actually need for a health living condition. Dog bed covers not only provide cushioning for your dog, but it controls the temperature over the contact area providing a soothing, relaxing sleep.

Dog bed covers improve the overall health of your dog, not just a soft spot to sleep. Animals that are able to rest comfortably are able to restore their health easier; dog bed covers help to provide the comfortable experience for restful sleep.

Several dog bed covers available have antibacterial and anti-infestation properties that cleans the animal’s fur and helps to eliminate the ticks and other bugs as the dog lays on it. This dog bed cover property further enhances the health of your pet providing further advantage for your animal’s advantage.
Acquiring a dog bed cover for your pet is does not necessarily require significant financial investment. Many manufacturers of dog bed covers produce products with strength and durability in mind which provide great value for pet owners. Several varieties of replacement dog bed covers are widely available to meet every need.

Indeed, providing a healthy living condition and welfare for your pet dog is easy with the use of dog bed cover for your pet’s necessity for a comfortable and relaxing sleep.

Dog Training

You have finally brought your new puppy or dog home and are now finding that he is not the quiet, placid little pet you thought he would be. It may be that he very rarely sits still, barks like crazy when someone knocks on the door, is running round and round chasing his tail and, worst of all, constantly chewing at your furniture or prize possessions. If this is happening to you, your puppy or dog is probably suffering from hyperactivity.

It is important to understand the difference between your puppy or dog merely being an over-energetic ball of fun and suffering from true hyperactivity. True hyperactivity is a fairly uncommon medical condition where the dog exhibits frantic behaviors including panting, restlessness, chasing his tail and collapsing with exhaustion. If you think that your puppy or dog is suffering from true hyperactivity then it is advisable to seek the advice of your vet.

What you may not have considered is that your puppy or dog is hyperactive because that is the characteristic of its breed. An example is a Collie, a herding dog, which has been bred to have lots of energy to carry out is work. So it is very important to understand the characteristics of different breeds before you choose one to take home.

Consistent training is the only way to train your hyperactive dog or puppy. Outlined below are some tips which may help you with this.

Firstly, an energetic dog needs exercise in order to expend his excess energy. You can do this by walking your dogs at least twice a day and playing games such as fetch, find and frisbee. This not only gives your dog great exercise, but is a good way to keep you fit.

For excessive and inappropriate barking, you should command your dog to stop given in a stern voice. If your puppy or dog does not stop barking even after you have commanded him to stop, then pull him away from what he is barking at and give a correction, a sharp tug on his collar will do. If he is outside and wants to come in and you are not ready for him to come in you should command him to stop through the door. If this does not stop him from barking, you could try kicking the bottom of your door from the inside. The idea is that the loud noise from the kick will startle your puppy or dog enough to stop barking.

If you find that your puppy or dog is chewing his way through your prize possessions, you should place as many of them as you can out of reach. Then choose a few sturdy toys for your dog to play with. By playing regularly with these toys with your dog he will have positive associations and will more likely chew these toys rather than your valuables.

When there are times when you or your family members are not interacting with your puppy or dog, you may wish to consider using a crate. The use of the crate will act like a tranquillizer as dogs like the comfort of a confined and defined space.

Finally, It is crucial to remember to give a positive reinforcement when your puppy or dog gives a correct behavior and to give a negative reinforcement for an unwanted behavior. I hope that you will now start to employ some or all of these techniques to train your hyperactive puppy or dog.

Visit my Training Puppy Tips website to read more about training your hyperactive puppy or dog and about how to solve other problems such as biting dogs.

While dogs are best-known as man’s best friend, you, as the dog owner, are responsible for the training of your dog, if you require him to live up to that lofty moniker. When you bring that cute puppy home, he’s a rambunctious and loving character. What he lacks is discipline and that’s where you come in. You need to fulfill your end of the bargain.

All In All dogs are normally the most lovable of pets, inherently loyal, fun loving, comforting and always entertaining. Yet, you have to face the fact that dogs are 3 years old standing in terms of discipline. That is why a training program early is crucial. Dogs utterly love their owners fondness and like to please them. It is up to you to make your puppy know what is expected of him in the way he behaves. In their view, life is in a continuous state of fun. They have no idea what is good or bad behavior, unless you let them know what is. One of the most common dog behaviour problems you will have to put a stop to is the biting pup syndrome.

Puppies like chewing on everything, as any dog owner will tell you. The biting puppy may have a nice time chewing on your slippers, a book or a tasty bone. He should be able to enjoy any of his bones, but you need to provide the guidance to their behavior, so it keeps your pet away from your carpet slippers. They do not know that there is a difference, unless you let them know. If you let your pet do as they want, you may soon have an disrespectful biting pup, with everything in their approved list of biting behaviour. If you are an irresponsible dog owner you will have no one to blame but yourself, when he graduates to bite you, your children or your neighbour every time he wants to. A biting puppy that is unrestrained, will become a dog that bites, bringing you both in a lot of problems.

Like children, dogs need behavioural counseling. To get a biting puppy to realise their are constraints is very easy. Where do you draw the line? Biting food and bones is a good rule. Anything else is breaking any agreement you have with your dog. If you allow them to chew on a old worn out pair of slippers, this is giving them a license to bite and chew a variety of household items. He can not distinguish between things that are good to bite and those that they are not.

Pups, when teething, are prone to be biting puppies. However cute you might think his decimation of yesterday’s newspaper, you have got to put your foot down. Dogs only understand rules in terms of the absolute. It’s either OK or not OK. The punishment must also fit the crime. In the case of inanimate objects, a rolled up newspaper, with a sharp noise report, will get your message across.

You must keep in reserve the most severe punishment for offenses involving your puppy biting a human being. No matter how fun loving, or with no malice, a puppy should be deterred from the idea that biting a person is acceptable. Let’s say that your son decided to share some pieces of fat from their plate with your puppy. He is for certain willing to share in this tasty morsel, inadvertently biting him. While your pet intended no harm, if you were to let this go unpunished, you are giving him a green light for a behaviour that spells problems down the road.

In order to cut off immediately and unequivocally puppy biting behaviour, you will have to come down on him hard. A strong blow to the nose, the removal of the food and a dog version of time out is what we have to impose. Put on his leash and give him a taste of isolation on his own, along with a “bad dog.” This is the language and action that he can understand. He knows that his conduct resulted in a punishment, the loss of the desired item and isolation from his family.

With this strategy, you can quickly and easily train your biting pup out of its bad habits. By the time your pet is six months old, you will have a small dog that knows its limitations!

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Tell me, does this describe your dog?  Whenever somebody comes to your door, your dog puts on a big show of barking and acting brave, but all the time he’s backing up.If a stranger gets too close, he’ll retreat to a safe distance, while keeping a watchful eye on this suspicious person.  These are signs of fear aggression in dogs.

If you don’t deal with this problem now, it will only get worse as your dog gets older.  In this article, we’ll take a look at what causes this type of aggressive behavior in dogs, and what to do about it.

Causes of Fear Aggression In Dogs

One of the main causes of this kind of canine aggression is a lack of socialization when your dog was younger.  If your dog doesn’t have lots of opportunities to interact with unfamiliar people and other dogs when he’s between the ages of three and twelve weeks, he’ll have a hard time trusting people and dogs he doesn’t know.  

Unfortunately, another reason for this fearful behavior is that your dog was abused at some point in his life.A dog that has been abused requires lots of love and attention to overcome his fearfulness.

Some breeds of dogs, including herding breeds, are more prone to developing fearfulness.  This aggressive dog behavior tends to run in certain breed lines, too.  

Hormonal imbalances may be a factor.  A dog with borderline hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormones) may be anxious and fearful.  Thyroid treatment is helpful in these cases.

Will This Type of Fearful Canine Aggression Go Away On Its Own?

Unfortunately, no.  A fearful dog may learn that he can intimidate people by barking at them.  Once he figures out that this works very well, his behavior will get worse, especially around people who are scared of dogs anyway.  

A dog may be so successful in hiding his fearfulness with a veneer of aggression that it’s hard to tell that the fear is what’s driving his bad dog behaviors.

How Can I Train A Dog With Fear Aggression?

A reward-based technique is usually the best way to deal with aggressive behavior in dogs that’s caused by fear.  If your dog doesn’t like people, you need to figure out how to teach him that this stranger really does like dogs, and if you dog gets close to him, he’ll give your pup a treat.  

You need a volunteer for this, someone who’s very patient with dogs.  Have your friend sit in a chair and scatter dry food around it.It’s up to your dog to either get closer or farther away.Eventually, your dog will approach close enough to get the food.  

The next time, have your friend hold the kibble in his hand.  Be patient and let the dog come to him to get the treat.  Don’t pay any attention to the dog if he’s acting fearful.If you dog is behaving aggressively out of fear, avoid rewarding his bad dog behavior with your attention by either punishing him or reassuring him. When and if the dog comes and gets the food, that’s the time to praise him.

You can see that dealing with fear aggression in dogs can be a long and difficult process.  A good dog training course can be a very helpful guide when working with a fearful dog.You’ll appreciate finding one that includes a free consultation with a dog trainer with years of experience.

Does your puppy’s consistent barking drive you and your neighbors crazy? May be you are at the end of your tether and do not know what to do. The first mistake that people make is to think that they can stop their puppy from barking completely. It is important to understand that barking is normal behavior. This is how your puppy communicates It is only when the barking is excessive and inappropriate that you should take action.

The fact is that puppies bark for a reason and so it is important to find what the cause is before taking action. Puppies bark when they are lonely, anxious, bored or frightened. They also might be hungry, need to pee or simply just need to go out for some exercise.

However, if your puppy continues barking excessively and inappropriately you should say “quiet” or “enough” in a stern voice. If this does not work, you should pull them away from what they are barking at and give a correction – a quick tug on the collar is a good idea.

When your puppy stops barking it is important to give praise with a command such as “good”. This is in order for your puppy to understand this is a correct behavior.

When your puppy is outside and starts barking to come in, you can use a command such as “stop” or “quiet” if you do not want them to come in just yet. Do this in a stern voice through the door. Puppies can hear through the door. Remember not to open the door until you are ready to let them in.

If this does not work then you could kick the bottom of the door from the inside. This makes a loud noise which can startle your puppy. This is quite an effective method.

Another method is to lean out of a window and squirt water from a spray bottle or hose. This gives your puppy a reason to stop. If you do this action consistently, your puppy will eventually get a negative reinforcement for barking.

It is important to remember to give praise when your puppy stops barking. You must be consistent in praising positive behavior and giving a negative reinforcement for unwanted behavior.

It is important to understand the reasons why puppies bark in order for you to take the best action!

Visit the Training Puppy Tips website for more detailed information on stopping your puppy barking. You can use the same techniques for stopping your puppy growling.

It seems like every time you turn around, you hear something about natural remedies.  More and more people are concerned about what kind of medicines they’re taking.  Interest in herbal and homeopathic treatments is higher than ever. 

So it’s only natural that dog owners would be wondering about natural remedies for urinary tract infections in dogs.  In this article, we’ll take a look at some traditional treatments for bladder and urinary problems, and then see what kind of natural treatment for dogs with cystitis is available.

Two Well-Known Herbal Treatments For UTIs

Barberry, also known as Oregon grape holly, has been used for centuries in Europe, China, and North America to treat all kinds of urinary tract disorders.Berberine, found in this herb, is an anti-inflamatory agent; it also has antibacterial properties, and is effective against strep and staph.  With these properties, barberry is extremely useful in treating these infections.

Uva ursi has a long history in the traditional folk medicine of Europe for treating bladder problems.  This herb is a strong diuretic that also tones the urinary system.  Like barberry, it has an antiseptic effect on the bladder, plus it soothes inflamed tissues.

Homeopathic Remedies For Bladder Infections

Homeopathic remedies not only relieve the pain and urgency of a bladder infection, but they help the body to heal itself.  Two remedies especially recommended for cystitis are Cantharis and Staphysagria.

Cantharis helps to relieve the burning and urgency a person experiences with a bladder infection.  It also helps to get rid of the feeling that the bladder is still full, even after it’s just been emptied.

Staphysagria is useful for the burning pain as well.This remedy is recommended for cases where a catheter has been used, as it promotes healing.

Are These Remedies Available As A Natural Treatment For Dogs?

Cystitis in dogs is about as common as cystitis in people is.  The question is, are natural remedies for urinary tract infections in dogs as common as they are for people?

Yes, they are.But there are a few things your need to know.  If you use one of these remedies, and it doesn’t help within 24 to 36 hours, take your dog to the vet.Don’t delay taking your dog to the vet if the remedy doesn’t work within a day or two, as some bladder infections can travel to the kidneys very quickly.

It’s OK to use a natural treatment for dogs right along with the antibiotic.  In fact, these therapies work well together.  The antibiotic kills the bacteria causing the infection, while the natural treatments support bladder health without interfering with how the antibiotic works.

Do I Need To Give My Dog Four Different Treatments?

The good news is that these four safe, effective treatments have been combined into one easy-to-use product.  Just sprinkle the granules on the back of your dog’s tongue and let them dissolve.  No more fighting to get a pill or bad-tasting medicine down your dog’s throat!

Be sure to buy your remedy from a company with a great reputation for producing only the highest-quality products for pets.  It’s important to use a product that has been formulated especially for companion animals, not for people. 

Do your homework and check for testimonials from other pet owners who have used the product and are happy with it.

Now that you know how well these natural remedies for urinary tract infections in dogs work, you’ll want to try them the next time cystitis in dogs strikes your best friend.