Dog Training
Copyright © Susan Jennerjohn
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Training your golden retriever helps you build a solid relationship. The basic rule of good dog training is to have effective communication. You should have specific commands, and work on a routine. Reward your dog when he follows directions and redirect bad behavior. Training will let your dog know who is boss. Once you have trained your dog you will be able to avoid or solve almost any problem that may come up with him.

If you have a new puppy then one of the first things you will want to do is to potty train him. Be aware that potty training a puppy takes work and discipline. You should always keep an eye on your puppy during training, so you can catch an accident before it goes to far. Be gentle and reward him when he goes potty in the right place. Ask him if he needs to go outside often. Take him outside on a schedule and remind him to go once you get outside. Keeping at it and being repetitive will ensure your puppy learns and inside accidents will be few, if any.

Keeping your cat healthy may seem difficult. Cats are prone to all sorts of problems, but weight has been found to be the number one cause of many feline disorders and conditions. Playing with your cat and making sure she gets exercise regularly is a great start. You may also want to weigh her food and cut out any treats or table scraps. Simple steps like these will help keep your cat in at a good weight and in good health.

Skunk spray smells horrible and can be frustrating to get out. Whether your animal has gotten sprayed, or worse you have it is nice to know some simple tricks to getting rid of that skunk smell. The following list is some common items that have proven to remove skunk spray - peroxide and baking soda with a tablespoon of dish soap, tomato juice, delicate laundry soap, lemon juice, mouthwash, perm neutralizer,
vinegar, tangerines, triple-strength pot of coffee (cooled and used as a rinse), peppermint extract.

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