Lhasa Apso Potty Training

Quick 'Heads Up'

2010-03-11T03:05:00.000-05:00

Check out this email from the ASPCA... ASPCA News

NEW - Puppy AND Dog Training - all you should ever need

2010-03-08T05:43:00.000-05:00

You've seen the programmes on TV and maybe you've read and possibly re-read Cesar's Way and/or other books by Cesar Milan, [I know I have] but here we have all the information you could possibly need... from early puppyhood onwards to a great 'best friend' in one book... How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond

Lhasa Apso Potty Training - update

2009-11-30T07:25:00.002-05:00

It's getting ever closer to Christmas - please don't make it one you'd rather forget by making your pet ill! PLEASE check out our November 20th blog post.Then as well as grabbing the offers below for friends and family - go off to one of our recommended pet shops and get some doggy treats for your four-legged family member...

Help ALL animals, not just dogs - or Lhasa Apso

2009-11-24T11:00:00.004-05:00

Please help ALL the animals, not just dogs or Lhasa Apso. HOW?Just check out one of the links below...One link may appeal to you more than another - [anything anti-EU appeals to me] - so the second one is my favourite! The links direct you to a website where you can join the virtual march to help make animal testing history. I'm sure you'll agree it's a very worthy cause... and it won't cost you

Lhasa Apso pet health

2009-11-20T06:10:00.003-05:00

Sorry to keep banging on about chocolate at Christmas - but do make sure your small pet doesn't become seriously ill by eating it. Dogs can be terrible thieves, and so crafty with it... ours always know what is about, and then wait for just a moment of time when your attention isn't on every scrap of food in the house - then pounce!As well as keeping all chocolate away from them also note that

Two 'doggy' offers well worth checking out!

2009-11-16T07:18:00.004-05:00

Why not stock up on 'doggy necessities' and also Christmas presents whilst this special offer is still available petsupermarket110?......................................And if your dog is fed on Royal Canin - Save 50% off ... this has got to be a 'not to be missed' offer!

Lhasa Apso safety

2009-11-09T05:41:00.002-05:00

Yummy! Half Price Christmas Chocolate selectionBut PLEASE DO remember that chocolates meant for humans are poisonous to dogs. A Lhasa Apso is a small dog, so a small amount of chocolate can be potentially deadly! Most dogs are 'tea leaves' [thieves] when left to their own devices... and Christmas presents, whether left under the tree or some other accessible place - or even chocolate decorations

Pet 'money saving' offer

2009-11-05T06:42:00.003-05:00

Use the following code, for the month of November only, to get a further 5% reduction on your Pet Supermarket purchases... fiverpcent1.Also remember that all orders over £79 are delivered 'post free' - why not group together with fellow pet owners to make this saving if you don't need an order to that value?

Do you want the very best for your Lhasa Apso ... and Yourself?

2009-10-22T12:10:00.003-04:00

Check out this superbly useful website which is very aptly called... The Review Centre! To find details of our recommended pet suppliers just type in the appropriate name.You'll find reviews of all sorts of products and suppliers here - from electronics to pet items, and many more besides!And whilst I am recommending things - why not go on over and visit Thorntons.co.uk for chocolate gifts and

Offers & a plea for the animals...

2009-09-01T06:55:00.003-04:00

Pet-Supermarket now gives a guaranteed next day delivery on orders received before 3 p.m. and all orders over £79 are now sent post FREE. Free postage is a great offer, and if you don't personally want that many items, why not join up with other pet owning friends to make up the amount. Save on the cost of getting into town and parking or lugging heavy items onto the bus, get vet medications like

Europe & UK ... an online shop question!

2009-08-18T12:27:00.002-04:00

Not my normal recommendation [see right-hand margin for that!] but have you seen the new Zooplus website?Very comprehensive list of goods, especially good for choice of foods... an easy to navigate website, and the Sitemap is just SOOOOO full of items! Why not check the above link!?! Minimum order is only £5 [excluding postal costs, and there's free postage on orders over £29], also check out the

Lhasa Apso Puppy Training School

2009-07-29T10:41:00.003-04:00

Taking your Lhasa Apso puppy [or any other breed of pup for that matter] to puppy training school should be good for their socialization skills if nothing else!Do NOT expect too much else - as your pup will be very young - or you will be disappointed on this score.Quite often too much is expected from the pups themselves, and/or from the schools. Do ask any dog owning friends, and/or the vets

New [Pet supplies] Website

2009-07-27T12:50:00.006-04:00

This extremely useful, informative, and money-saving pet retailer website has been updated and revamped, and to celebrate there are all sorts of brilliant offers on foods, toys, and essentials for dogs, cats, fishes, and other types of pets... these offers are available online NOW!

2009-07-07T12:49:00.001-04:00

Lhasa Apso training and safety

2009-06-08T12:19:00.004-04:00

There are so many potential hazards for our dogs these days...IllnessAttacks by other dogsActual dog napping [that's theft in my book, and both evil and cruel to the animal and the owner... despicable behaviour]Breed health problemsTrafficPoisonsI am just going to touch on the last item on this list in this post... be careful to keep foods which are safe for humans, but not for dogs, shut firmly

Amusing? Or deadly serious? You tell me!

2009-05-31T10:26:00.003-04:00

I received the 'Budget Alternative' via an extremely circuitous route! [UK readers will know that Mr Darling is the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Labour Government and that he has recently delivered his Budget for this year.]Readers from other countries will probably find this just as pertinent to the way their governments are managing their finances...This has NOTHING to do with the Lhasa

Lhasa Apso ear cleaning

2009-05-19T07:07:00.003-04:00

The easiest way to do anything - from checking your pets feet and claws to examining his or her ears is to first get your pet used to being handled all over! Make a fuss of them and handle their ears, look into them, examine their mouths so that later you will be able to clean their teeth, handle their feet and examine them... then give them a treat for being calm whilst these procedures are

Lhasa Apso's health

2009-05-11T09:38:00.012-04:00

Get all your professional quality summer health essentials now whilst you remember, and at way below the normal price... Pet-Supermarket for savings of up to 70% off compared to Vets prices. Shampoo, wormer, flea and tick control... all the leading brands.In the Northern Hemisphere the weather is hotting up, more pets are out and about with their owners - and there is a vastly increased chance

New, and FREE, PPC research tool.

2009-05-10T10:26:00.003-04:00

Use this link to download the FREE New Keyword Research Tool mentioned in one of my Twitter updates... then you can secretly Spy On & Uncover Anyones Google-Adword Keywords While You Browse Google In Real-Time!Click here NOW... before Brad starts to charge for this fantastic tool. After all the research behind it cost a small fortune, so it can't stay free for very long!

Lhasa Apso and immunization / booster injections ... UPDATE

2009-05-01T08:26:00.004-04:00

Another update on the controversy over yearly /annual booster injections.Do check the following link... Click Here!... I found it in a roundabout way via Twitter.At the page scroll down to 'Our Fears and Vaccine Dangers' then click on to 'Read the rest...' where you will find the most on-target, interesting and informative part of the article.If you are worried about giving your Lhasa a yearly

Twitter

2009-05-01T05:26:00.003-04:00

Did you see my latest Twitter post about YourDailyCute and the Cat Baths tweet?Do check it out... SO funny!Whilst gardening I put some Blood, Fish & Bone fertilizer on some plants in the greenhouse. The cat went in and rolled in it... the smell was terrible! The resultant bath was done in the kitchen sink, but she looked just like the second picture... and her thoughts were probably just about

Lhasa Apso Training, learn to read doggy body language

2009-04-30T06:26:00.004-04:00

If you want to train your new pet well... first you must train yourself!Learn all you can about dog training from as many different sources as possible [see our right-hand margin for good and recommended training methods, also check our many posts on the subject]. But have you thought of learning about the body language of dogs as well?Twitter is a good source for finding many like-minded animal

Lhasa Apso puppies

2009-04-29T11:56:00.002-04:00

I have made several posts on how best to choose your puppy... see the puppy with the mother and siblings, and, if possible, see the father too! But, maybe you're not sure if a Lhasa Apso is the right choice for your particular circumstances. On the plus side they are a long-lived and fairly robust breed. But, on the minus side... they DO require a great deal of time for their upkeep. They need

Lhasa Apso Seizure

2009-04-25T09:55:00.006-04:00

My main post on seizures was on Thursday, 16th April, 2009... but I wanted to offer a little more information and reassurance to anyone who has been confronted by this problem for the very first time!The advice within the first post stands... knowledge is power! If you know what to do when confronted with a problem then you will deal with it in a far superior way, feel confident dealing with it,

Lhasa Apso worming

2009-04-24T07:23:00.002-04:00

Worming should be done every three months. It is so easy to forget! And if you do forget, your Lhasa Apso can go 'downhill' very quickly... coat condition can suffer, losing weight is another sign, as is being excessively hungry and gobbling food faster than is normal for your individual dog. Worming tablets are NOT all of an equal quality, your vet will supply the Drontal make of tablet, most

Potty Training Lhasa Apso

2009-04-23T11:56:00.002-04:00

Why do I recommend Secrets to Dog Training?Because it is just SO good, it covers Potty Training as well as all, and any, other training issues you could possibly think of!But, more than that... they really care about training and dogs and 'go the extra mile' to help.Check out the information which is contained within their free emails... copy below..."Are you interested in Dog Whispering training

Lhasa Apso dogs and Arthritis

2009-04-21T06:49:00.002-04:00

Arthritis in dogs...What are the normal and conventional approaches to arthritis? Normal procedure is the use of Metacam [I think that's how you spell it] a painkiller from your vet... alternatively your vet will suggest an injection to ease the pain. After the first injection it is supposed to be a regular routine every six months or so. The above paragraph represents what was done for our dog

Lhasa Apso potty training - vital update

2009-04-20T06:01:00.002-04:00

REMEMBER as soon as you get your new pet, whether a Lhasa Apso puppy, a grown dog, or a rescue... register with your chosen vet THEN immediately get them to check if your pet has a microchip.If your pet is a Lhasa Apso puppy [or any other kind of puppy, for that matter] arrange for your vet to microchip them AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.... if not sooner!There is an increasing problem with 'dog napping'

LHASA APSO Potty Training... what is in the January Archives?

2009-04-19T05:44:00.025-04:00

A LIST... Of what can be found in our January Archives together with a short synopsis of each individual post. Follows below... (You will be able to see immediately what tips and information is available there... and whilst I am doing this check of the Archives I shall also delete anything which is now 'out of date'.I hope, thus, to make it easier for all readers to find what they are looking for

Did you see the following in my Twitter updates?

2009-04-18T10:03:00.004-04:00

Did you notice the following within my Twitter updates in the right-hand margin?"Just registered with Twellow. What a great way to find people! - http://twellow.com/u/doggysecrets "If you are looking for 'doggy information' then you'll find lots of useful resources. There are helpful vets, people setting up services for finding lost or stolen pets in all sorts of areas, amusing tales and pictures

Naming your Lhasa Apso puppy

2009-04-16T09:23:00.004-04:00

I've heard many comments about the new White House puppy, and the name of 'Bo'... with people saying that the name is too like 'no'!I agree totally with Victoria Stillwell, where on page 75 of her "It's Me or the Dog" book she says that 'NO' is one of the least effective vocal corrections. Puppies hear 'no' so often, she claims, that they must think it is their name. I DO know that the last dog

Lhasa Apso and seizures, fits, and epilepsy

2009-04-16T04:19:00.006-04:00

The first time you see a much loved pet having an epileptic fit can be a scary and heart breaking experience especially as it will most probably come 'out of the blue' and you will wonder what to do and how best to help.If you read up on potential problems you will feel so much more confident when faced with a 'real life' trauma, you will be in a position to help your pet immediately in the

Lhasa Apso Potty Training

2009-04-14T06:58:00.002-04:00

Our blog has been going since January... I hope you are finding it helpful, and please do let me know if there is anything you would like to see covered here.Most of the articles on potty training itself will be found within the January Archives of this blog, so what I am going to do within the next blog post I make is to review all the posts I made in January.I shall list them, make a quick

Lhasa Apso health and innoculations information ... UPDATE

2009-04-13T07:53:00.003-04:00

This is an update to my post of Monday, 30th March about innoculations... One of the recommended websites drew attention to the problem Leptospirosis in that it required more frequent updating of injections.Please read the extremely informative article which follows... just Click Here!Rats seem to be a big problem, as is the fact that if your dog likes to swim, the water may contain the infection

Lost dogs [USA]

2009-04-12T11:48:00.003-04:00

Please check out my Twitter post [in right-hand margin] for April 12th. Join, if you can, to help find any lost pets.

Lhasa Apso pet health supplies

2009-04-12T07:58:00.002-04:00

A quick post for a wet day!When your pet is older and they need supplies for various 'health' problems, for example chews to aid in tooth cleaning, worming tablets, and so much more, just check out this cost saving way of buying your supplies!Click here, then choose the 'Dog Healthcare' section on the Home Page... Online pet retailer with more than 4,000 products

Lhasa Apso puppy supplies and necessities

2009-04-05T05:15:00.007-04:00

Way back in darkest January when this blog first began I did a post on Money Saving Tips! Seriously though, it was about saving money on a bed for your new pup. But, as a new pet owner you will want to know what other supplies and necessities you should get in for when your new puppy arrives.If you go about the choice of a pup properly, you will meet the bitch with her litter [maybe seeing the

Secrets to Dog Training for your new Lhasa Apso puppy

2009-04-02T07:30:00.004-04:00

Knowing what to expect before you get a new pet is the best way to start a relationship. With the help of Secrets to Dog Training - the No. 1 dog training and behaviour website for 4 years now - I won't claim that your first year of puppy owning will go perfectly, but you will be able to find solutions to any issues which may occur, as well as prevent many other problems before they even

Lhasa Apso... Money Saving Tips.

2009-04-01T09:00:00.006-04:00

Just a short and quick post. Have a look at, and sign up for... the Money Saving Tips email. Just click the link!There is one extremely useful article on saving on the cost of keeping a pet... click here for a Direct Link to the Article.

Lhasa Apso and vets bills... vital health information

2009-04-01T06:44:00.006-04:00

Some say 'a little knowledge is a dangerous thing' others prefer to say that 'forewarned is forearmed' - both can be true! Having a knowledge of what symptoms to look out for in the case of bloat is a good example of the latter - being forewarned can save your pets life in this instance.If you want to save money on vets bills, and who doesn't, yet have all the knowledge and confidence to look

Your Lhasa Apso and Innoculations, Immunizations & Booster Injections... Resource list and further comments

2009-03-30T04:55:00.010-04:00

Our previous post introduced this subject with all its complexities and controversies. With this post I just want to add a collection of useful resources for you to visit to help you decide which direction to take... which innoculations are legally required, and which are vital for the health of your pet.What we are trying to achieve here is a balancing act of... giving the very best care to our

Lhasa Apso innoculations, annual boosters and immunization

2009-03-27T05:32:00.010-04:00

This is a vast, complex, and increasingly controversial subject! Made even more complicated by the fact that different states, islands, countries and governing bodies have different requirements, laws and policies.In this blog post I will endeavour to talk about the subject in general with regard to both puppies and grown dogs and about booster injections and also give general help on where to

FREE for website owners & bloggers

2009-03-26T13:08:00.005-04:00

Check the following link if you are interested in adding the brilliant Clickbank 'Hop Ad Builder' to your website or blog the easy way... I was sent the link and it's free......................................................................................P.S. It is approved by Clickbank ... Hop Ad BuilderP.P.S. Don't forget to check my Twitter updates!...........................................

Lhasa Apso Training and safety

2009-03-24T06:24:00.003-04:00

Did you catch our previous post?Please do take a look at the 'Amusing' link in the previous post... and please do give it pause for thought.Don't throw sticks for your Lhasa Apso, or any other dog for that matter, bits can break off and dogs can swallow them AND THEY CAN GET STUCK. Vets have to perform many operations on dogs who have various foreign objects in their stomachs... also there is the

Laughter is GOOD for you...

2009-03-24T05:14:00.005-04:00

Do you find the following link Amusing?Every Lhasa Apso Potty Training blog post can't be on a serious or useful subject!ArcaMax are brilliant for Newsletters on many and various subjects. The above came from New Yorker Dogs and Cats... I like the gardening one, very helpful - short and to the point.

Updates, special offers, and freebies

2009-03-23T12:31:00.008-04:00

Sorry about the delay in the post on innoculations... I will sort out the content asap!Just two quick mentions... Click here to join or find out how you can make 'Cashback' savings or click the following link to check out their list of freebies, including a dog related one.Also the online pet retailer 'Pet Supermarket' [see link in right-hand margin, or the 'resources' box below]... has loads of

Twitter

2009-03-17T07:02:00.003-04:00

Have you seen the Twitter updates in the right-hand margin?If you are a member of Twitter you'll already know that there are loads of animal crazy people on there! Just into dogs? Then you'll be most amused by some of the videos, I love the one posted by 'thibby' of Rudy v the Dog Door. If you love cute cats too... you really won't want to miss The Daily Cute!.....................................

2009-03-16T10:17:00.004-04:00

Have I mentioned before within this blog that there is a no-cost way that you can help rescue animals?Just click on the following link to The Animal Rescue Site, do it DAILY. Please don't forget!

Lhasa Apso Potty Training Problems... more thoughts

2009-03-16T09:36:00.005-04:00

Just a couple of ideas as an add-on to the post on 'Potty Training Lhasa Apso... beyond the basics' made yesterday!Are your problems just in the peeing department or does your pet go to the loo inside too?And does the problem occur at a specific time of day? Or just at any time?If we are talking of an elderly dog, have you had kidney problems ruled out. Also are we talking about deliberate indoor

POTTY TRAINING LHASA APSO - beyond the basics!

2009-03-15T05:39:00.005-04:00

We have many articles on 'the basics' of potty training a Lhasa Apso [and any other pup or rescue/adult dog for that matter] within our January Archives... perhaps the Friday, 16th January blog is a good place to start.This post, however, hopes and attempts to go... beyond the basics!First, are you still having difficulties despite having followed all the advice in all our January blog posts?

Mites, Mange, Worms and Fleas

2009-03-14T08:04:00.002-04:00

We have done blog posts on fleas, and worms, and also mentioned ear mites... to complete this list of nasties, just another couple of things to watch out for are...1] Fur mitesand2] Mange causing Sarcoptes scabiei mites.Fur mites are just about visible to the naked eye, but are not easy to identify. They can infest dogs, cats and rabbits. They cause irritation to your pet and may also bite owners

Your Lhasa Apso and Worms

2009-03-13T08:51:00.005-04:00

Another good reason to try and stop your pet eating faeces [see a previous article on the blog] is the risk of them picking up worms!There are four types of worms which your pet can suffer from and they cannot all be treated with the same treatment/medicine. A sign that your pet may be suffering from worms can be that they are forever hungry [more than normal, I mean!] and that they are losing

Rescue a Lhasa Apso

2009-03-12T07:07:00.005-04:00

When you take on a rescue Lhasa Apso you are taking on an unknown quantity, you cannot know what traumas he or she has been through before you came forward to rescue them!I just cannot comprehend how anyone can treat any animal cruelly. And to do it to a small defenceless puppy! Well, I'm afraid I think the same should be dished out to them, as they do to the poor animal. Why does anyone buy [and

Lhasa Apsos & Fleas & Ticks + 'Cats and Dogs'

2009-03-10T11:22:00.005-04:00

We are, in the Northern Hemisphere, about to come into Spring and, hopefully, warmer weather!But this is also a time of year when fleas and ticks can become a problem so a short post on the subject seemed timely.A post was made on the subject of ticks on the 18th of February, 2009... so please refer to our February archives for details of that... but now I want to also concentrate on fleas and to

Lhasa Apso dogs and Ear Problems

2009-03-10T10:20:00.003-04:00

Ear problems are surprisingly common. To understand the problems better we need to know a bit about the anatomy of the ear.Ears are complex structures which are protected by an ear flap. The narrow external ear canal carries the sound down to the ear drum - then from there it travels to the middle and inner ear. Most ear problems seen in dogs [and cats too] are in the external ear canal.If your

Buying online for convenience & savings

2009-03-10T06:38:00.007-04:00

Are you looking to buy your pet supplies online?If you are spending more than £59 [before March 31st] you can claim £5 off your total bill by using the following code 'pspetfive'. Just click the link to the... Online pet retailer with more than 4,000 products... and remember to use the 'pspetfive' voucher code.By the way, there are also some special offers on many brands of pet food available

Pedal Bin Wars... or a fight too far!

2009-03-09T07:18:00.004-04:00

Knowing what is important, when dog training, is perhaps the most indispensable skill. Of vital importance is the fact that your status as pack leader is established. Also your dog must 'Come' when called, and do a 'Sit' or 'Down' on command... these two rules can be so important in any dangerous situation.After establishing your pack leadership credentials and always getting immediate obedience

Crufts

2009-03-08T08:04:00.003-04:00

Looking for info about Crufts? Use this link for info - www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/index.asp?newpage=crufts - just copy and paste.I believe there is some genuine 'cause for concern' on health issues. Just my personal view! You can check out some of the 'Letters of Support' towards the bottom of the page.Having had a quick whizz through a couple, I still feel that a good case was made on the

Stomach Upsets and Four Meals a Day

2009-03-08T05:59:00.003-04:00

Our current rescue Ridgeback came to us at about 2 1/2 years old. He had had a particularly traumatic puppyhood and young life.He is now pretty 'bomb-proof' but in the early years many things could send him into a state of pure terror - certain smells, men, people wearing hats, shadows, raised voices, bicycles and so much more. He was still very thin and weak when we took him home, and SO afraid.

More embarrassing behaviours!

2009-03-04T11:10:00.006-05:00

Does your dog display humping behaviour even though he or she has been neutered or spayed? [Remember though neutering/spaying will not change their behaviour immediately!]Very embarrassing! Especially when they do it to visitors who are not 'doggy people'! Interestingly, this is often not a sexual behaviour at all, but a display of dominance.So the way to proceed is to train them that YOU are the

Eating faeces... or habits we would rather they didn't pursue!

2009-03-04T11:09:00.008-05:00

If your pet has taken to the habit of eating his or her own faeces, a good way to stop them is to add courgettes or alternatively pineapple to their diet - for some reason this dietry addition makes the faeces unpalatable to them.Dogs do enjoy vegetables and fruits in general and you can feed your pet many different raw or cooked vegetables... for example - carrots, celery, blackberries, apple,

Surgical Spirit... ingestion of -

2009-03-04T11:01:00.005-05:00

People have searched online for information on dogs ingesting, by mistake, surgical spirit. My advice is to contact your vet immediately if this should happen - the two resources I have added links to at the bottom of this post are about surgical spirit and its effects on people - I could not find anything which referred to dogs ingesting it.And as a further suggestion for everyone who has

For people ... not Lhasa Apsos, or any other dogs for that matter!

2009-03-04T06:52:00.003-05:00

Just a quick mention of a cut price treat for owners, not dogs! Up to 6th March quote MAE2 if you are spending £25 or more and receive a 15% discount at Thorntons. So if you need cheering up, or are looking to buy a fantastic Mothers Day present, why not just Visit Thorntons.co.uk for chocolate gifts and more? Just don't forget to quote the special code!But do please remember that chocolate made

Lhasa Apso and Bloat [Gastric Torsion]

2009-03-03T06:08:00.006-05:00

Though bloat is more a problem to which deep chested large dogs are prone, it can occur in any breed... so forewarned is forearmed. It is a killer, and treatment by your vet is essential, and will be required immediately.Please refer to the link below for the full article - here I will just add some hints for prevention...First - Feed two small meals daily, instead of one large one. [We have to

How to stop your Lhasa Apso rolling in muck

2009-03-03T05:31:00.002-05:00

Whilst I was looking for a post on bloat I came across this post we made on another blog and thought it could prove useful. After all according to 'sods law' a dog with a beautiful - and long - coat is far more likely to go in for mucky habits! So your Lhasa Apso may be an offender, I know Spaniels often are... and our Ridgebacks aren't.The updated post follows within quotes... "The first thing

2009-03-02T12:36:00.002-05:00

Just a quick heads up! Talking of dogs [and cats too] going into rescue shelters in my last post has reminded me to ask if you all remember to do your daily free click on The Animal Rescue Site.If you don't, WHY NOT? ... and PLEASE DO! Just use the convenient link above!

T-I-M-E

2009-03-02T06:27:00.003-05:00

When you decide to take on a puppy, or rescue dog, there is one thing you need [as well as consistency, patience, and the ability to learn how to be pack leader] and that is TIME!Do not believe anyone who tells you that you can take your puppy or dog to a dog trainer, leave him or her with the trainer, and the dog will come back fully trained, it is a total fabrication.You will need training at

Parsley for Digestion... and more

2009-02-28T03:17:00.002-05:00

Whichever way you put it... gas - wind - upset stomach - digestion problems... sometimes, for whatever reason, your pet can be smelly!Whatever the reason, it can prove embarassing when you have visitors, and isn't pleasant for you, or for your pet. You need a quick fix!Try adding either fresh or dried parsley to your pets morning feed... you will perhaps have to introduce it slowly [up a

2009-02-27T06:22:00.002-05:00

Just a question!Can dogs count?No!?!Then how is that they always know exactly how many biscuits you put into your pocket?

Lhasa Apso and Car Journeys - PART TWO

2009-02-26T07:04:00.002-05:00

If a dog is scared of either travelling in a car or frightened of even entering it... DO NOT FORCE YOUR PET, OR GET ANNOYED WITH THEM.That is the most important thing to remember.Now for how to solve the problem!First you must realise that this process will take time. How long it takes will depend upon the reason for the fear in the first place. Is it a long-standing problem, maybe you've just

Lhasa Apso and Car Journeys

2009-02-23T07:59:00.005-05:00

We have always been amazingly lucky in that our dogs have always loved car journeys and always travelled well, no matter what the distance.One rescue Ridgeback was amazingly territorial in regard to 'HIS' car - no person not on his 'approved' list was allowed near it! Once when there had been an accident and the police were in the process of closing the road and turning the traffic back he turned

Another recommended freebie

2009-02-23T06:53:00.003-05:00

www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html The link above takes you to another useful freebie which removes spyware... [just copy and paste the above link into your browser to check out the facility]... it was recommended by the same source as the link I gave yesterday.

Springclean your computer... free

2009-02-23T06:36:00.002-05:00

http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/The above link was recommended to me by a trusted source. If your computer is beginning to run more slowly, it should help. [Just copy and paste the link into your browser.]

Lhasa Apso puppy and dog training

2009-02-22T06:44:00.002-05:00

How to have the correct attitude to puppy or dog training? What is the most important attribute for a dog lover and potential dog owner?MY THOUGHTS... The vital importance of understanding the doggy mind cannot be over-emphasised! Not understanding will lead to incorrect, unnecessary, and totally ineffective training methods. The ability of the owner is in question here... not the ability of the

2009-02-21T06:15:00.004-05:00

On Friday 30th January I made a post entitled "Lhasa Apso Dog Bed - 'money saving tip' post". This discussed buying an expensive bed for your new puppy... and how to avoid that cost until your pup was housetrained or fully grown [or both]. Below I am just giving a link which you may find helpful if you are inspired by craft ideas, and want to make things for your pet yourself. Many of the items

A new 'Dog Whisperer'... new to me anyway!

2009-02-19T12:14:00.004-05:00

Graeme Sims the Dog Whisperer was on 'Breakfast' on the BBC this morning. He trains with kindness, as do the other trainers I have already recommended. You can find his books on Amazon, just click on the link in our 'Resources' below.For an unbiased review of one of his books just copy and paste the following link and read what a fellow Rhodesian Ridgeback owner [just serendipity, I personally

Lhasa Apso potty training - ANY QUESTIONS?

2009-02-19T05:39:00.006-05:00

Bearing in mind that, as in all blogs, the most 'on topic' blog posts are at, or near, the very beginning of the blog - so please check out our previous posts which may answer your queries - have you got any specific questions which we haven't answered previously, and which you would like this blog to address for you?If so, please reply to this post, and I will do my best to answer any questions

Lhasa Apso and 'Tricks'?

2009-02-18T07:10:00.002-05:00

If you use the link below to try out this free offer you may think that some of the items shown on the free lesson are 'tricks' - don't underestimate the usefulness of them!Getting a dog to shake a paw can be a very useful way towards getting him or her to allow you to hold and examine the paws. First make sure you can get them to produce both front paws to 'shake'. Then progress to the 'roll

Lhasa Apsos and Ticks

2009-02-18T05:12:00.003-05:00

In this part of the world it isn't yet the time of the year for ticks. But if your Lhasa Apso lives in an area where ticks are prevalent now do remember to check them out as soon as you return from your walks.There is much conflicting information on tick removal. Also there is information on the effectiveness of Frontline on ticks... apparently, though it is effective for fleas for three months,

Lhasa Apso potty training problems

2009-02-17T06:49:00.003-05:00

If you have followed the advice from earlier on in this blog, maybe got a specific potty training ebook, or a general dog training book, and studied that and put into practice all the advice... and you still have problems, here are a couple of thoughts which might help!Have you fully implemented your basic training which makes YOU the pack leader? If your puppy or dog does not believe that you

2009-02-16T12:36:00.002-05:00

Eukanuba claims that [and I quote]... "for four decades Eukanuba has been dedicated to magnificence of dogs. We believe dogs evolved from carnivores and should be fed accordingly. Inspired by dogs' heritage and nutritional needs, Eukanuba inspired by Wild Nature is formulated to nourish dogs as nature intended".So Eukanuba 'Inspired by Wild Nature' offers your dog three unqiue products, and each

More tips on Ear cleaning

2009-02-16T07:38:00.002-05:00

As a follow-up to the last post, some more tips and thoughts on ear cleaning!Remember not to get shampoo in your dogs eyes or ears. Their ears can be allergic to many substances, and a dogs ears are designed to be self cleaning to a large extent!If the ear flaps need a clean I recommend olive oil, or as an alternative choose witch hazel. Use either substance on a cotton wool bud or a wad of

Lhasa Apsos and Bathing as part of Grooming

2009-02-15T06:55:00.003-05:00

Whilst grooming must be done on a daily basis for long haired dogs [see previous post on grooming] to help eliminate tangles... bathing is another matter. And when you do bath your dog do make sure any tangles are out FIRST - getting tangles wet will only make them significantly worse!Just a couple of tips - do teach your pet to enjoy a bath right from early on in their training.And don't bath

Lhasa Apso and Tooth Cleaning

2009-02-14T07:26:00.002-05:00

Your Lhasa Apso is best introduced to tooth cleaning whilst it is still a pup... try and make an extremely quick game of it to begin with. I would try using a pleasant tasting dog toothpaste... these are specially formulated to be attractive to dogs.Don't try using a toothpaste which is for people, for starters they hate the taste and secondly it is unhealthy for dogs to swallow! You could just

Lhasa Apso Grooming Tips

2009-02-11T09:52:00.002-05:00

Your Lhasa Apso pup needs to be introduced to being groomed right from your first days together. [If you are taking on a rescue dog and it isn't used to being groomed then follow the tips for introducing your pup to grooming.]First, and most importantly, you need to work to get to a situation where both you and your pet look forward to an enjoyable time together when he or she is being groomed.

Secrets to Dog Training

2009-02-10T15:23:00.003-05:00

Just a short 'heads up' to let you know that the ever popular internet training programme - SitStayFetch - has been re-vamped and re-named Secrets to Dog Training. There are numerous additions to the programme for this special launch and, until February 14th, there is a generous discount.Click here to investigate... Secrets to Dog Training

Lhasa Apso Crate Training [Part 3]

2009-02-10T06:33:00.005-05:00

This is the final part of this section on Crate Training.We have seen that crates have their special uses, that some pets like to have a crate - with open door - as their own special sanctuary, but you will find that some puppies and dogs just do not like crates.If you want to introduce your puppy or dog to crate training you must do so slowly and with the door open. Then if your pup is OK with

Lhasa Apso Crate Training [Part Two]

2009-02-09T12:03:00.002-05:00

'Under Special Circumstances' - what exactly does that infer?The where, when, and how of using crates correctly is what I am referring to by the 'under special circumstances' label. I firmly believe crates should not be used to leave your pet confined/restrained in a small space for any length of time. Further to that, they should most definitely not be used as a form of 'punishment'.There are

Lhasa Apso Crate Training

2009-02-08T09:24:00.007-05:00

Unlike dog training in general which now has a general concensus of doggy authors, TV contributors, and internet experts, all in agreement on the general course which dog training should take... [Which is - training with kindness, patience, praise and treats for performing any desired behaviour. Using treat based distractions to get your pet to concentrate on what you desire and ignore anything

Sorry, forgot to mention Cashback!

2009-02-07T09:42:00.005-05:00

In yesterday's post I mentioned a brilliant pet retailer. What I did forget to mention was that you can get an extra 2 1/2% off all your orders there if you are a member of 'Cashback'. [It's a totally free website where you can get 'Cashback' from all sorts of retailers, insurance suppliers, service suppliers and much more - services and retailers you'd be using anyway. Percentage savings vary

DOG CAGES and much more on special offer

2009-02-06T12:10:00.004-05:00

Interested in the offers mentioned below? They are all available NOW at:- The online pet retailer with more than 4,000 products"NEW - Eukanuba Wild Nature - SAVE 50% Iams - SAVE £5 on all 7.5kg Bags (reduced bag sizes to help with the current economic slow down) Iams - SAVE more than 50% Royal Canin - Save 33% Royal Canin - Save 40% Wafcol - Save £10 - Complete Premium Diet 15kg Dry Dog food -

Lhasa Apso Potty Training and Treats

2009-02-05T05:49:00.003-05:00

Excited praise and treats are the best ways to reinforce the message that your puppy is a good girl / boy for performing in the right place!Just a 'by the way' - if you are using newspaper or pads for your pet to perform on whilst inside and you experience difficulties when encouraging your pet to perform outside... just try moving the pads or newspaper nearer and nearer to the outside door -

Who buys doggy supplies online?

2009-02-04T12:18:00.005-05:00

If you live in a rural area with poor facilities it can be cheaper to buy your dog and other pet supplies online. The size [quantity/cost] of your order will dictate delivery costs, but it could well work out cheaper overall than either going by public transport and lugging your heavy purchases home, or alternatively, travelling into your nearest centre by car, paying for petrol/diesel to get

Lhasa Apso potty training - a quick 'heads up'!

2009-02-02T04:32:00.004-05:00

Just a quick 'heads up' to let you know that if you are interested in learning how to tell the age of your rescue dog or how to stop your pet digging up your garden [yard] then rush over to the resource link at the bottom of this blog post to grab the free course/newsletter... those are a couple of the items which are discussed there................................................................

Save extra money on Pet Supplies

2009-02-01T10:36:00.003-05:00

If you live in the UK you can save money on pet supplies by joining the Cashback website - don't worry it's free... you can even get paid to recommend it! The section on 'Pet Supplies' has 18 contributing firms so far, ranging from general pet supplies to pet insurance. These firms give different levels of cashback with the most popular first - and that is eBay... with 20% cashback, a really

Lhasa Apso Dog Bed - 'money saving tip' post

2009-01-30T12:11:00.004-05:00

Did you see the 'Money saving tip' about dog beds for your new Lhasa Apso pup a few days ago?I forgot to mention that once you ARE searching for a real and comfortable bed for your adult size Lhasa [or any other dog for that matter] a good place to start if you live in the US is eBay.comWe needed a bed especially for the back of our car for our dog who suffers from weak legs [a long story, he's a

Bloat or Gastric Tortion

2009-01-27T11:16:00.005-05:00

Pre-warned is pre-armed. Check out the information below so that you can recognise the signs before it is too late. .....................................................................................Resources:Click Secrets of Dog Training, in the margin on the left-hand side go to 'ARCHIVES', choose March 2007. Scroll down to Thursday, March 22, 2007 and you will find this important information

Celebrations, Chocolate & Theft

2009-01-27T10:45:00.004-05:00

You don't want to poison your dog.Please remember at Valentines, Easter, Birthdays and especially at Christmas time... Keep chocolate which is made for human consumption away from your pet. By all means buy your dog some doggy chocolates they are safe, but don't let them thieve chocolates meant for humans. Christmas is especially tempting with chocolate decorations on the tree, and gifts under it

Money Saving Tip

2009-01-27T10:44:00.002-05:00

There are many 'essentials' required for when your new pup arrives home! But you can save money on a bed. Until your pup reaches its adult size save your money for more important essentials![In another post I will make a list of important essentials to buy before you bring your new 'baby' home.]Instead of investing in an expensive bed which your pup may resort to chewing just use a cardboard box

Are your Doggy Photos worth a fortune?

2009-01-27T07:08:00.003-05:00

Have you got some photographs of your new puppy or dog which you think are worth sharing with other Lhasa Apso owners?I've got two ideas here for ways in which you can, not only share your photographs with other pet lovers, but also make money into the bargain!First, have you heard of Cafepress? It is a website where you can both shop for and buy individual and unique items, AND also where you