Welcome Foster Boy Charlie the Beagle!

The Lovely and Awesome Shane with our newest arrival,
Charlie the Little Beagle.

The Lovely and Awesome Shane, Cuddles the Corgi Mix, Copper the Whopper Beagle, Cody the Little Beagle, Trigger the Dapple Dachshund, Foster Boy Dr. Phil McBeagle, Foster Boy Sammy the Beagle, and I  are pleased to welcome our newest foster member, Charlie the Little Beagle to our pack!

I drove the Awesome Mobile (Shanes Car) to Animal Medical Clinic in Peachtree City, Georgia to pick up this little guy today. He has been in our pack for about four hours. 

The Awesome Mobile parked outside the shack
during a recent snow storm.

Charlie is a senior guy (I am unsure of his exact age). He looks a lot like Cody the Little Beagle. Cody says Charlie is very handsome :) . 

Charlie is recovering from pneumonia. We will have him on antibiotics for a little longer. He seems to feel pretty good and has a great appetite! He has a growth in one of his ears that needs to be taken care of after he recovers completely from the pneumonia.

After he has fully recovered, he will be available for adoption! If you are interested in adding a handsome senior beagle boy to your pack, please contact me for more information on little Charlie!

 Dr. Phil McBeagle in the Dog Training office with
a few of his pack mates in the background ( Cody ,
Copper, and Trigger)

Dr. Phil McBeagle is still available for adoption. His anxiety is much better! He is acting like a typical beagle now :) . He is fully housebroken. His training is coming along very nicely! Copper and I have been working with him. He knows sit, down, stay and leave it. He is beginning to learn the wait command (handy for proper behavior at doorways). He is also getting much better at loose leash walking! Dr. Phil is a very sweet and loyal beagle. He is going to be a very good addition to some lucky persons pack! If you are interested in Dr. Phil, please contact me!

Sammy relaxing in Codys Basket Bed

Sammy is also making great progress! He is still on antibiotics. He is eating very well! We expect him to start gaining back his weight very soon! His anxiety is getting better. He is slowly learning that not all people will hurt him. Copper has sort of become his mentor. Copper follows him around and takes care of him. It is really neat to watch! Trigger is his playmate. They love to run and play together! As soon as he finishes the antibiotics and gets a little more weight on him, we will take him to the veterinarian to be neutered, micro chipped, heart worm tested and get his rabies vaccine. At that point he will be available for immediate adoption. We expect that to take two or three weeks. If you are interested in adding Sammy to your pack, please contact me!

Charley being visited by Sammy. Charley will be spending most
of his time in the crate until he is fully recovered.

Folks, if you are looking for a new addition to your pack, please, please, please consider adoption! There are so many of these little guys and girls who desperately want and need a forever home! We have three beautiful beagles here at the shack that really need love and attention. We love our foster guys/girls but our ultimate goal is to find them a forever home so that we can save the lives of more dogs. This is truly a life or death issue for these dogs. Were it not for volunteers at rescue groups, many of these guys/girls would be killed in shelters. Unfortunately, that is not at all an exaggeration. I wish it were not true..... but it is true.

If you have a little guy or girl with anxiety issues, as is unfortunately very common in rescue/adopted dogs, Copper and I are happy to assist you! Also if you need help getting your little guy or girl to be a polite dog, please contact me! I always tell you: "Polite Dogs = Happy People". Let me help you get happy today!

Till Next Time

-William-

William Moore Canine Training

678-702-4791

fayettedogtrainer@gmail.com

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Successful methods and ideas on training your dog!

It is very common in households around the world to incorporate dogs and other domestic animals into the family home. Puppies, like most baby animals, have mischievous streaks. Read on for some ideas on training your dog.

To have success in dog training, you need to be able to control it with commands. Put yourself in an authoritative position, so that your dog knows to obey you. For example, when you walk your dog you must be in front and you should insist your dog follows behind you.

 Have your dog learn to just hold one of his toys in his mouth, instead of chewing on it immediately. Every time he does it, give him a snack and use the clicker. After your dog succeeds in mouthing an object a few times, move on to rewarding the dog for picking it up with his mouth. When he does respond, click and provide a reward. Also, rewards should only be given if the toy remains in the dogs mouth.

 If your dog has separation anxiety, its important that it learns to connect with more than one person. The dogs relationships to other people serve to dilute its unhealthy level of dependence and fixation on you that causes it so much grief.

 To ensure your training sticks, everyone in your household needs to treat your dog the same way you do and use the same training methods. Consistent methods is your best bet to get your dog to remember something. If teaching methods between people differs, it is easy for your dog to get confused.

 Give your puppy some toys to chew on so they do not hurt while teething, keep other things they might want to chew on out of their reach! Give it one of his toys instead. A wet frozen washcloth is great for a puppy, who has teething pain, to chew on.

 When training your dog never punish him; doing so will only make him be resistant to any further training. You should make every effort to prevent the behavior in the first place, but if your pet does misbehave, show him what he should have done instead. You should make training a time to interact with your dog, you want to build a positive relationship with him.

 Dogs tend to concentrate on one thing to the exclusion of everything else unless that concentration is interrupted. With enough training, you will have your dog focusing solely on your signals.

 If your dog suddenly starts misbehaving out of the blue, it is best to bring him to the vet so any health problems can be ruled out. Your dog might be acting out because he is suffering. Since they cannot tell us what is wrong, this is their way of letting us know that they need extra attention.

 Consistency is key during your training sessions. Pick a single word or gesture for each command, action or behavior and use it exclusively. Dogs are able to associate repeated words or actions with the requested response. Consistency is essential to training. Establish a short list of vocabulary associated with communicating with your dog.

 Using wee-wee pads is actually counter productive when you are potty training your new puppy. The problem with the wee-wee pads is that they leak and leave enzymes from urine and feces behind. Potty pads can also mislead your dog into thinking that similarly shaped items throughout your home, like rugs, are appropriate places to go. The best option is to toilet train your dog outdoors.

 Any introductions to new animals should be made very slowly. Give your own pet great consideration before bringing another animal into the house. You can boost bonding efforts by getting a new pet that has a complimentary personality to your own.

 Try not to take your stress out on your dog by yelling at it because of your bad day or bad mood. Unless your dog has done something that warrants scolding, you should always take on a positive tone during your interactions.

 Make sure that your dog has enough sleeping space, especially when the dog is a big one that likes to sprawl. Think about getting your dog an actual dog bed that fits its larger size; crib mattresses work great, too. There are several advantages to doing this since you are able to change the cover with frequency and ease when using fitted sheets. This is also good because mattresses for cribs are waterproof.

 Your dog needs to get plenty of exercise. Dogs can get bored very easily. Dogs that lose interest are hard to train. Dogs are more inclined to obey when they are regularly taken out for exercise and happily accepted as a member of your family. It is a great idea to take your dog out on runs or walks through the neighborhood.

 Be sure to have your dog spayed or neutered at six months. You should do this at the same time you first take the dog to obedience training. A dog that has been spayed or neutered will be a more obedient dog. By spaying or neutering a dog he will have a longer happier life.

 Its important to include your family when training your dog. The house rules and specific expectations will be more apparent to the new dog if everyone, not just the primary trainer, follows the same training procedures.

 You do not want to use wee-wee pads when potty training your dog. The problem with the wee-wee pads is that they leak and leave enzymes from urine and feces behind. Potty pads can also mislead your dog into thinking that similarly shaped items throughout your home, like rugs, are appropriate places to go. Teaching your dog the appropriate place to go from the start is always the more practical idea.

 Try not to use wee-wee pads as a tool in potty training your day. The problem with the wee-wee pads is that they leak and leave enzymes from urine and feces behind. The pads may also confuse the dog because of their shape. It could cause the dog to think that a bathroom mat or welcome mat is a place to go potty. The best option is to toilet train your dog outdoors.

 A clicker works well when training most dogs. Using a clicker is as simple as showing your dog that good things happen when the clicking noise is heard. Try using this technique right away, doing it frequently over a span of a few days. Your dog will soon know that the clicking noise means that they are doing a good job.

 By following these tips, you should have a better understanding of how to train your dog. Putting these tips into action while training your pup can help the two of you forge a wonderful ongoing relationship..

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The Local Heroes of Dog Rescue

I have been promising for a while to write a blog entry about some of my friends at the local canine rescue agencies. In the title, I call these people heroes. To the dogs that they help, and to me, they really are heroes.
These people volunteer their time to help provide forever homes for some of Gods most innocent and precious creatures. In most cases, they literally save these dogs lives by removing them from local animal shelters before the dogs are euthanized. These wonderful volunteers, the foster parents, open their homes to these dogs until they are adopted.

These heroes work many hours on the weekends at various events around town (pet stores, etc.) to show these beautiful animals to potential adoptive parents. In addition to that, they constantly are raising funds to provide food and other essentials for the animals that are in their care.

During my time working at Petco in Peactree City, GA, I was blessed to meet a few of these wonderful heroes. I hesitate to mention names because I know I will leave many good people out. I will tell you about a couple of them here. My apologies to the others that I do not mention. I am sure that I will have occasion to write about your work in the future.

Based in Douglasville, GA ,BullyWag is a organization dedicated to saving the lives of dogs and finding them forever homes. They concentrate primarily on Pit Bull Breeds. Michelle Crampo brings a van load of dogs to Petco in Peachtree City every Saturday.She fosters many of these guys in her home. Many of these dogs find their forever homes as a result of the work that she does. She also has a soft spot for Beagles and Great Pyrenees. I adopted Copper from Michelle in January 2013. He has been a great addition to our pack! You can meet this hero on almost any Saturday afternoon at the Petco in Peachtree City. She will be more than happy to help you select the perfect dog for you and help you provide a forever home to one of these beautiful dogs!

Southern Crescent Canine Rescue

Based in Milner, GA Southern Crescent Canine Rescue saves the lives of many dogs and finds them forever homes.

Sandra Bray and Lew are two of the heroes at Southern Crescent Canine Rescue. They both do great work fostering dogs in their homes and almost every Saturday you can find them at Petco in Peachtree City.

Southern Crescent has a great variety of breeds of dogs.  Sandra and Lew and any of their volunteers are always happy to help you find the perfect little guy or girl for your family!


As always, if you are looking for an addition to your pack, I strongly recommend both of these organizations. If you are outside the Fayette County/ South Metro Atlanta Area, check Petfinder to find a rescue group near you!

Once you choose a little guy or girl to add to your pack, I will be happy to provide you with guidance on transitioning him/her to your home. I will also be happy to help you train your new pack member to be a well behaved and polite addition to your family. Please feel free to contact me at any time.

Till Next Time

-William-
William Moore
William Moore Canine Training
678-702-4791
fayettedogtrainer@gmail.com

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Human Dog Connection Do dogs sense their owners feelings

I talk a great deal about the human/dog bond. It is one of the reasons that I think walking your dog regularly is important.

People who have been around dogs for any length of time may begin to notice that the dog can sense your feelings. They can sense when we are sick. Most of the time when I am sick, Copper acts remarkably different. He stays physically closer to me than usual. I have noticed this with many dogs that I have had the pleasure of living with over the years.

Dogs can also sense our frustration. This is one reason that I encourage people to keep training sessions short and to end on a high note. If you get frustrated with the dog, he will sense that and become more stressed likely heightening your frustration. This soon becomes a vicious downward spiral.

I think my dogs can also sense when I am irritable or feel down. They certainly act differently. Copper really gives me a wide berth, so to speak, when he senses that I am angry, irritable, or just feel a little down.

I bring this up because, in training, it is important that you be in the correct mindset. If you have other concerns that are causing you stress or making you angry, try to do the training work with your dog when you are a little more relaxed and less stressed. It will make things more pleasant for you and your canine buddy!

You know, dogs are really pretty incredible animals. I have noticed over the years that my dogs have been very sensitive to weather changes. If a bad thunderstorm is coming, I can usually tell hours before it arrives just by carefully watching the behavior of my dogs. If you know what to look for it is easy. I have said before that dogs are very much routine oriented animals. If I see my dogs voluntarily breaking their routine, something is always causing it. Sometimes it is a change in the weather.

Well I hope you are all having a great week!

I am finally starting to feel a little better and am getting some work done.

Remember if you would like to talk about your dogs behavioral issues, I am always available. Feel free to contact me.

Till next time 

-William-

William Moore

William Moore Canine Training

fayettedogtrainer@gmail.com

678-702-4791

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Very good Canines Are The Effect Of Constant Coaching

Shelters are filled with puppies that didnt live up to owners requirements. Correct coaching will create a excellent properly-behaved loved ones pet. Making your pet using this method doesnt need to be difficult, if you make investments enough time to make it happen with a few simple actions.

With aggressive pet dogs it is advisable to get started slowly. Competitive puppies see their selves because the superior part in the package and attempting for taking that function from their website too rapidly may result in a poor reply from your dog. To protect yourself from bites or issues, acquire small steps in developing on your own as being the package head.

When educating a puppy simple instructions, begin with sit. Here is the quickest a single for any canine to learn. Keep his favored treat just above his nose area, and completely say sit. Most puppies will naturally sit back at this moment. Provide him the handle and dont neglect to compliment him profusely. If he doesnt stay, carefully press his back end finish to the floor. Right after he has been seated for a couple of secs, supply him with the take care of, and like before, be sure you compliment him.

Dogs generally focus on something when overlooking every thing close to them, except when something disrupts that extreme concentration. If you do it enough instances, your pet will watch for your indicators rather than focusing on other stuff.

Dont pressure your pet to go into his crate. Alternatively, profusely praise him when he goes in his crate on his. Younger puppies, particularly, could possibly be fairly afraid of the kennel after it is initial launched. In the event you power these to enter it their anxiety may well develop into terror. Their natural interest could eventually override their anxiety.

If your canine tends to chew on the shoes or boots or any other house products, you can cease this behavior by offering your pet a yummy substitute, like a unprocessed hide bone tissue, to chew. Your dog will likely give up your shoes in favor of the uncooked cover up, because the only explanation he or she is chewing your shoes or boots is that he / she is fed up and needs one thing to perform.

If you are seeking to coach a teething dog to never chew on your own garments or valuables, provide it with a proper product which to chew. Teething puppies offer an instinctive must chew, to be able to relieve the pain. Nonetheless, dont give your pup aged boots or clothes, because they will be taught that those items are ok to chew on.

Make an effort to get the dogs attention while you are training him or her. Make use of dogs brand when providing a command. This will likely get his focus so they know to adhere to the demand. Your puppy will recognize their brand and they can see you want their interest.

As being a proactive pet owner is the first task in instruction your pooch. An owner who anticipates problematic conditions for his or her puppy, and functions to keep him from all those circumstances anytime you can, can have a much better behaved dog. Comprehensive training is definitely not as essential if you achieve to find out your pet to help you expect his activities.

When coaching a pet dog to your leash it is very important keep your leash reduce. Each time a dog will get the chance to investigate new sights, appears to be and odors over a go walking, he typically gets extremely excitable. Your pet dog may take on his or her leash. Great puppy owners dont permit this conduct. As an alternative, they promote their canines just to walk with many slack within their leash.

One particular idea to remember when training your dog is to ensure that you make it totally crystal clear for your dog what exactly it is that your are disciplining it for. This will be significant to prevent misunderstandings and also to instruct your dog precisely what is desired and what is undesired conduct. An illustration of this things to prevent is hitting your dog time previous as well as in an alternative space from which it shredded your couch.

Instruct your puppy the "Leave it!" command. This command is essential in daily situations. Apply it if your canine attempts to seize food off a kitchen table or try to eat rabbit poop if you are out for a go walking. To obtain the pet to adhere to your control, keep a pleasure inside your palm (have one out of the other palm, also). Keep your hands available, and once he applies to the deal with, close up your hand when you say the demand "Let it sit!" Then offer you him another take care of, and discard normally the one you told him to depart. Repeat this step a few times, and then he will learn to "Leave it!" when you inform him to.

As we have talked about in this article, getting a satisfied, healthier, and nicely-tweaked dog will not be a hopeless aspiration. You should train your dog and present him a lot of attention and adore. Adopting the ideas provided in this article will bring about you owning a dog which you will be pleased with.

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Why Wont My Dog Listen to Me

One of a dog owner’s greatest frustrations can be a dog that doesn’t listen to what they are told to do.  You may feel that you spend an endless amount of time calling your dog into the house, trying to keep them from jumping, or attempting to get their attention when you are out for a walk.  Or maybe there are simply times you feel your dog has very selective hearing.

All dogs can be good listeners, but they need the proper guidance and relationship with their owners to achieve this.  If your dog doesn’t listen to you, one of the following is probably the reason.

You aren’t as much fun as whatever your dog is doing.  Many of the occasions when our dogs tune us out are simply because there is something more interesting to do.  If you are trying to call your dog in from the backyard and aren’t getting any response, your dog has probably learned that there is a greater reward in ignoring you – more squirrels to chase, more time to smell the grass, etc.  Plenty of dogs listen well at home, but when they are taken out, to the park or into town, they quickly stop listening to even the simplest commands.  In any of these situations, getting upset or frustrated won’t make your dog any more likely to pay attention.  The only way to get your dog’s attention is to become more interesting than whatever they are currently doing.  Make yourself fun, make yourself interesting, and make yourself exciting!

Fear of punishment.  If you correct your dog for something, you should be confident that you are addressing a behavior that you do not want repeated, and that your dog will associate the correction with that exact behavior, not something else.  For example, if your dog gets out the front door and leads you on an hour long chase through the neighborhood, chances are by the time you catch up to him you will be quite frustrated, if not outright angry.  However, if you punish your dog for finally returning home (or merely allowing themselves to be caught), your dog will associate that correction with the last action they took – coming back.  Because dogs have relatively short attention spans, they cannot make the connection between what you are frustrated with (the bolt out the door that happened an hour ago) and the punishment they are receiving now.  That means that if you correct him when he comes back, next time he won’t want to come when you call him.  Using positive methods instead of punishment based training will ensure you never make a mistake like this.

Your dog hasn’t been formally trained.  Many owners expect their dogs to respond to commands that haven’t ever been officially trained.  You may think your dog knows how to do something, but they may in fact have only gotten lucky in responding properly.  Or maybe they do have a little understanding of what you are asking, but don’t know well enough to be able to perform around distractions, when they are tired or bored or in a different situation.  Our dogs genuinely want to do the right thing, but we need to give them the tools.  If you feel your dog isn’t listening because she’s just being difficult or stubborn, consider that maybe she just doesn’t get it.  The easiest way to fix this problem is to do some formal training: go to a class, get a private lesson from a professional trainer or find a good book.  Educate yourself so you know the right way to teach your dog.

You’re speaking the wrong language – English!  Let’s face it; we are a very ego-centric species.  Without even knowing it we often expect our dogs to act the way we would.  It’s the only way most of us know how to behave.  But when we expect our dogs to understand us or act like us, we are usually asking too much.  If you’ve ever thought of your dog as your child, talked in complete sentences and sort of expected an answer, or felt like your dog was holding a grudge against you, you’re guilty.  Don’t worry – it happens to the best of us.  However, if your dog seems to be ignoring you, maybe it’s just a “language barrier” of sorts.  You speak English and she speaks canine.  And it’s not just about interpreting a bark.  Dogs are very tuned into body language.  They communicate mostly through posture, movement, eye contact…all without a single spoken word.  The next time your dog doesn’t listen to you, consider if she really understands the question.

If your dog is not listening, regardless of why, the best solution may be found through a professional dog trainer.  Good dog trainers don’t just know how to get a dog to sit, they can interpret relationships between dogs and owners and help you learn how to improve them.  That leads to a happy ending for both you and your dog, and lots more listening!

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Dealing With Your Puppy Tips And Tricks To Generate A Effectively Behaved Pet

If you choose your dog from an wildlife save, its behavior could be a lot far more subdued on the shelter than it will be after it settles in your house. With many fundamental training, you can instruct your pet to behave much better more rapidly.

If you have received a dog or dog and you have crate qualified them it is recommended to try not to keep these inside for more than several or five several hours at the same time unless of course its over night or its simply a after-in-awhile thing. If you need to get them from the crate for extended amounts of time, a pet dog almost certainly wasnt the most suitable choice for you.

After it is a chance to leash workout your brand new pet or puppy, you must let him know that you are boss. Penalties does only make him scared of you together with it doesnt basically appropriate the behavior. One important thing that you ought to do, is make a quick leash in order that he needs to remain proper with you. Tend not to allow him to direct you. You happen to be director, not him.

People who own dogs will find fantastic benefit in simply being affectionate in the direction of their pets. Beneficial encouragement has been proven to function greater within a instruction situation than negativity. Puppies are sociable beings and really like compliments. Your time and efforts will help a lot in the direction of increasing future training sessions as well.

Keep your puppies are productive and getting a great deal of exercises. Feeling of boredom usually befalls an inactive canine, or this individual get themselves inside a "mutt rut" with a dull and listless routine. Dogs without any passion will likely be more difficult to coach than energetic dogs. If your pet is match and articles, he is going to be much more likely to heed your recommendations. You and the puppy can operate or walk together day-to-day.

Create a normal agenda for your puppy. Ensure his foods are simultaneously each day, and move him morning hours and night. Attempt to get him out for lavatory smashes employing a consistent schedule. Canines usually thrive when they have a routine they can stick to.

You may need to consider different treats until you determine what works for your puppy. There are a lot of numerous canine treats out there, but your dog has his very own preferences and personal preferences the same as all others. When a distinct handle doesnt manage to get your pet inspired, try something different.

Ensure that you get everyone associated with education. Should you be the only family member working together with Fidos actions, then this other members of the family are giving him mixed signs. Consistency is extremely important in proper dog training. Also be sure that most people are using the same keywords and incentives so the habits is going to be established appropriately. Off of and down are two different things into a dog, so ensure you arent complicated him.

If you are instruction your pet, do not recurring orders repeatedly to find the puppy to obey. As opposed to teaching your pet dog to accomplish the things you say, reproducing the same command when your puppy doesnt listen offers them an attitude of indifference. Give your directions firmly, as soon as, and demand the canine do whatever you say.

When your normally effectively-behaved and housebroken pet begins showing very poor behaviors, for example urinating inside, accept it to some veterinary to eliminate any medical conditions. A lot of medical issues might cause a dog to act out. Dont reprimand your sick pet for demonstrating that it is unwell aid it.

Make sure youre not strengthening an unfavorable habits. You dont would like to give your pet snacks or unique attention during training if theyre not executing the job effectively. If you, then theyll think youre pleased and continue to do stuff just how theyre carrying out them, and they wont enhance.

Patience is the best virtue in puppy training. Keeping yourself patient may help all parties to avoid disappointment. Remember that your pet dog seeks to please you, however, it can not fully grasp your terminology, thus it needs time for it to learn what you expect.

In case your dog looks discouraged or becomes stressed when you are going to go out, your pet may well experience divorce anxiousness. To assist your puppy check out the day time, depart a thing that has your smell into it, for example a classic piece of clothes. This could suggest that your pet dog is not going to miss you a great deal.

A good training your dog hint is to understand the entire body terminology you make use of. Puppies seriously consider your body words and its crucial that you are giving the right message. Speaking an excessive amount of may also mistake dogs, so its advisable to be concise as to what youre trying to say.

Instruct your puppy the "Let it sit!" control. This order is very important in day-to-day situations. Make use of it should your canine attempts to grab food items off of a dinner table or take in rabbit stools when you are out to get a stroll. To find the pet to adhere to your control, keep a reward within your fingers (have one out of the other fingers, also). Hold your hands open, and whenever he goes for the take care of, shut your hands when you say the control "Let it rest!" Then offer you him the other handle, and eliminate the one you shared with him to go out of. Continue doing this step once or twice, and the man will be taught to "Let it rest!" if you tell him to.

Will be your canine acquiring each of their necessary nutrients and vitamins? Like children, canines could get definitely hyperactive and struggling to concentration when their diet is not approximately spec. There are niche meals available for specific dog breeds. You can try one of these simple when your dogs vitality would seem low. Also, speak to your veterinary to make sure that your dog is to get the appropriate healthy articles.

Several owners are surprised by how standard puppy training can be included in their lifestyle and just how quickly they may see final results. Should you be experiencing some pressure and anxiety with the canine buddy, give these useful tips an opportunity.

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