Dogs are a childs best friend

With so much gloom in the world have you ever wondered why a child can get along so well with a dog?  Dogs are truly not only mans but a child's best friend.  That is because children are similar to dogs;

1.  Both will eat food off the floor.
2.  Children will pee and poop in the house.
3.  Children love to play and do tricks.
4.  A dog can judge a person just by smelling or looking at them.
5.  Children are free spirited.
6.  Children are not afraid to try new things.
7.  Dogs will bundle up in dog clothing items such as dog jackets.
8.  Children love the water.
9.  Dogs chew on toys or bones, children do the same.
10.  Dogs wear dog leashes to walk, children wear "harnesses."

Dog clothes in Canada

We live in Ontario Canada and currently winter has finally hit here. :(  I am sad to report that the temp is below zero and the snow is falling.  Although the snow looks pretty, it can sure cause havoc to our four legged doggy friends.   Although many dogs have a warm coat of fur, with sub zero temperatures those walks outside can cause damage to a dogs body especially their paws.

That is why I strongly suggest that you look into buying quality dog clothing items, such as a dog winter coat, or warm dog sweater.   Many suggest that dogs do not need these items but living in Canada they are truly a must, especially for small or toy dogs.  In the middle of the Christmas season we are all busy, however please make sure to take care of your little puppy dogs.  Keep them warm by buying or even making a high quality dog clothing item! Your pup will love you for it.

We have all kinds of items at our store here. www.prissypups.ca

Mention this blog and save 10% on your first order!!!

What kind of dog food do I recommend?

With so many choices for dog food on the market I am often asked by our customers what type of food I feed our dog cloth wearing, treat eating Shiatsu and Maltese.
Well for starters lets look at the various kinds of dog food products available.  For the most part your dogs diet is available in soft or hard dog food.  Soft dog foods are supposed to be easier to eat for your dog, and hard dog food is supposed to help their teeth.

Even with the top brand dog foods, we all know that garbage is in these foods.  Soft dog food contains the bones, livers, organs etc.. of deceased animals, while hard dog foods usually contain contaminants and preservatives.  Chemical agents found in Drano and Bleach have been found in store bought dog foods.

What do I recommend? First stop buying dog food at your local dog supplier or pet store retailer.  Go to your local grocery store and buy wholesome, organic foods that you would eat.  Take a balance of greens such as peppers, cucumbers, or beans, add some basic carbohydrates such as oatmeal, or potatoes, and finally add some lean ground meat or even cottage cheese.  Keep the portions size as follows, protein size of their paw, greens the size of 3 paws and carbs 1-2 paws.  Cut it up into small chunks and boom! Wholesome, natural and healthy dog food.

Why make your own? You save money, you save money and you save money... well ok besides money, you provide your dog with proper nutrition and its quality food that will not cause cancer or some other disease that is invested in store bought dog foods.

You love your dog!! do not feed them rat posion, give them fresh fruits, veggies and proteins!

Please share any receipts!!!

Must knows of Puppy Training

Whatever your pup's pedigree and whatever your goals for him, any puppy is still an emotionally immature animal. At the same time, no two pups are exactly alike and what works for one puppy is not necessarily best for another.

You must constantly be aware of your pup's personality and of how you can get him to pay attention to you. However, there are some general characteristics of puppy training that are important to working with all puppies. These are basic principles which should be adapted by you as the basis of working with your puppy.

Do not get tough: Emotionally and psychologically, the puppy is still extremely sensitive. This means that learning takes place quickly, but also that fears can easily occur and inhibit learning.

Pups cannot take pressure or harsh treatment. Repetition is the key to puppy training. Never punish him if he does not do what you want him to do. This will defeat the purpose of the training and cause him to dislike the entire procedure.

Bad behavior during training sessions is more often than not a sign of the pup's lack of confidence or understanding of what you want him to do. Therefore, many repetitions will be needed.

Keep it simple: A puppy learns to do things in a step-by-step manner. For example, in teaching him to stay, do not expect him to stay put for several minutes at a time while you are off someplace away from him.

You must first teach him to stay while you stand toe-to-toe in front of him, then to stay when you are standing a couple of feet out in front of him, then to stay while you walk around him, then to stay while you are standing several feet away and not holding on to the leash.

Many pups will take several weeks to progress through these steps, but they are necessary if you want to teach "Stay" effectively. If you tell him to do something before you have properly trained him to do it and then scold him for not doing it, you are
asking for trouble. The pup will lose his confidence and will learn not to try.

Be brief: Puppies have a very short attention span. A pup learns only while he is paying attention to you, so it does not accomplish anything to keep on training when he is mentally tired even though physically he is still very lively.

Five minutes at a time is long enough. With many puppies, two minutes is long enough to begin with, gradually moving up to five minutes.

Build confidence: Your puppy needs confidence-building as well as discipline and he will constantly be telling you by his body language which one he needs more at any particular time.

Relax while you are with him; smile; speak in a pleasant voice; play running games with him. In puppy training, building confidence means knowing what you expect from your pup.

Look out for dog Supplies!

Dog, the most desired animal as a pet is entertaining for some, while some detest even the mere idea of taking care of it. Dog as a pet involves various commitments. A dog needs utmost attention right from the food he takes to the place he stays as he contracts disease very easily than any other animal. Children enjoy the very presence of a dog as it is a very lovable animal.

It is very important to institute a feeling and environment of affection, confidence and make him feel at home. This feeling can be developed by providing him all the comforts he deserves; in return he will show his gratitude by being faithful and lovable to one and all in the family. Simple things can be acquired from dog supplies stores. There are numerous dog supply stores that give you the tips of taking care to the comfort it can be provided. These stores are well equipped with dog supplies and can also give you suggestions regarding dog and dog care.

Dog supplies include bed, blanket, and a bowl for water made of stainless steel or any earthenware. Glazed pottery is not advisable for dogs as these potteries are made of lead which is hazardous to dogs. A leather strap with a brawny clip fastener as well as an identification tag is good to hold them during walks. A canine type of comb and brush is required to brush their hair. Similarly, a chewing toy or a hard rubber ball is appreciated as it is convenient for him to hold in its mouth and play. This is one of the best activities for him to keep himself active throughout the day.

Dog supplies stores are equipped with various necessities of dogs like apparels, carriers, beds, blankets, bones, chews, bowls for water or feeding, food, grooming articles, health care books , stain and odor restricting powders, toys, mats, life jackets, dog houses, and many more information regarding dog its supplies and care. Dog supplies extend to the range of dog attires making it look glamorous and the best. Dog collars suitable to the attire bring grace to the appearance of a dog and they too like to look majestic. Numerous dog coats, raincoats, and sweaters are available that are practically essential and gives a gorgeous look. These clothes and other essential things vary with respect to each breed.

Subsequently, dogs need outing at rare intervals. Carrying them is a tedious and tiring process. This can be done comfortably with dog carriers, bicycle carrier, tote bag, pet carriers, and many more. Carriers are designed to suit the traveling styles. Dog carriers provide a comfortable car ride to your country or a near by area to a vet. Pet carriers for traveling by plane are of exquisite quality, yet approval from the air lines is mandatory if your pet has to travel as it guarantees traveling in a safest possible way. Dog kennels are another expensive panorama for a dog if required. Dental are products, goggles, health care products, dog car seats, and various other essential information is supplied at the dog supplies store.

The greatest way to keep your dogs hair out of their eyes!

Today is a short blog, however a very important one when dealing with a troubled dog that refuses to wear a dog elastic, dog bow etc....

We have a shitzu named Princess, and each day we fight with her in an attempte to get various dog bows into her hair.  We have tried numerous dog suppliers including Puppia, Monkey  Daze, Doggie Design and Fou Fou.  All bows we tried failed.

Our little princess is always using her dog paw, to remove the bows.  We searched high and low looking at various dog clothing stores, and dog accessory stores here in Canada.

We finally found the ultimate dog bow!! You will not believe what it is.. ready for it?

The best dog bow, a pup owner can buy is found at the dollar store or the supermarket! It is called a chip clip!! yes a chip clip!  It is truly the best way to put your dogs hair into a pony tail.  They are extremly durable, easy to use and your dog will never get it out! I guarantee it!

Stop fighting with dog bows, and wasting your money at dog boutique stores! Go buy your little dog a nice pink chip clip! It works great!

If you have any thoughts on this let me know!

Dog Treats vs. Dog Training Treats-whats the difference?

When you are trying to train your pet you will need a ready supply of canine motivational incentives, otherwise known as treats. The use of dog treats as a training motivator is nothing new to pet trainers, and for good reason. To your dog these tasty treats can be quite an effective training tool. Unfortunately there does seem to be some confusion over the difference of what is classified as a doggy treat and a dog "training" treat. Let's take a moment to clarify the difference.

First thing to keep in mind is that anything your feed your dog outside of their normal feeding time can be considered a treat. Whether your feeding him Twinkies (not good), or beefy chews (good), extra food is looked at as a reward. What makes a dog training treat special is that you should only use those specific treats during training sessions.

If you are rewarding your dog for normal daily good behavior, or when you simply feel the need to give your pet a tasty treat, then by all means give them a treat they will enjoy, but be careful, as too many rewards given for no effort diminishes the effectiveness of each reward.

But when you are actively training your pets, you will want to use a superior quality treat. Pick something that they will absolutely go nuts for. Simple generic biscuits might just not be enough to get your dog to do stuff. Break out the dried liver treats or the chicken jerky. You want you pet's undivided attention when you're training them, and what better way then to use treats they gobble right up. Make sure that your pet is performing the required tasks before he gets this treat.

I keep a jar full of regular treats, much about the consistency of their normal food. They get these for going in their crates at night or as a simple reward. When training I will use a single piece of human quality jerked chicken. One piece can be broken into smaller pieces and will last an entire 30 minute training session. The response is often enough to cause the dog to forget about additional distractions, like the other dogs in the kennel.

We're not talking keeping an entire cupboard of separate treats, but you should separate them so your dog can learn the difference between them. When your dog is getting rewarded all the time from normal treats, you have to step up the treat for better responsiveness during training sessions. This is not rocket science; just have two sets of treats, one normal and one of a much higher quality.

Prissypups.ca would like to ask what is your favorite dog treat for your pup? Ours is Milk O bones!