There are various methods available for training beagles, some involve purchasing expensive devices, others are simpler. Beagle clicker training is inexpensive and has been used for teaching the beagle a variety of commands. Clickers are available in most pet stores.
Beagle training
October 9th, 2009ID tags
June 22nd, 2009It is advisable to get an identification (ID) tag made for your dog. The ID tag should contain your address and telephone number. If your dog gets lost , the tag will make it possible for anyone who finds the dog to contact you, so that you can collect your dog.
Buying a dog collar
June 21st, 2009Before buying a dog collar, measure the dimensions of the dog around the neck. The collars are available in most pet stores. Plain leather and nylon dog collars are the most commonly used varieties. A good dog collar costs between $10-25 . If the collar does not fit properly, you can exchange it for a more suitable model if you preserve the receipt and do not remove the tags. Take a test walk with collar fitted on the dog to confirm that it is appropriate.
Discounted pet products
May 30th, 2009Some of the places from where you can purchase quality pet products at discounted prices are:
- Dr’s. Foster’s & Smith
- Jeffers pet supply
- KV vet supply
- RC Steele
- Petedge
- Walmart
- Ebay
Get rid of ticks
May 29th, 2009Some of the products to be used to get rid of ticks and flies on dogs are:
- Advantix
- Sentinal
- Revolution
- Frontline
- Advantage
Pet product suppliers
May 29th, 2009Some of the suppliers of ped products in Canada are:
www.barkingbabies.com
www.theurbandog.ca
www.mypetboutique.com
www.pawsup2006.ca
www.petsupplyhouse.com
www.foufoudog.com
Strong dog collars
May 26th, 2009If your dog is breaking the collars, then you are either buying cheap collars, or you are not buying the proper collar size, or fitting it on her properly.
Nylon and leather collars with metal buckles are widely used.
Chain collars and leashes are the strong. Wide leather collars are suitable for large strong dogs.
Alternately, a dog harness may be used.
Dog accessories
May 22nd, 2009Some of the accessories needed by dogs:
Dog collars
Leash
Bed
Blankets
Dog shampoo & conditioner
Food
Toys
Tracking collars worn by dogs
May 4th, 2008Each dog tracking system consists of a lightweight radio transmitter which is fitted on the dog’s collar and a hand held receiver which is carried by the dog’s handler, the hunter. The transmitter sends a radio frequency signal to the receiver every second. Based on the strength of the signal and direction in which it is strongest, the dog handler can find out the location of the dog. Many of the tracking collars incorporate a motion sensor, so the dog handler can find out if the dog is moving or is stationary. If the dog is stationary, it may be pointing to a bird or may be injured.
The receivers usually have an antenna to accurately determine the location of the signal. The position of the dog is displayed on the LCD display of the receiver, which may also have a audio speaker inbuilt. Some models of receivers have thousands of channels corresponding to different radio frequencies. They can track a number of pointing dogs simultaneously. Most collars and receivers are powered by standard commercially available batteries.
The tracking range for a dog tracking collar depends on the topography, vegetation and the weather. Under ideal conditions, on flat plains (line of sight) many tracking collars detect signals up to 12 miles away. When the signal is blocked by a peak or a high, the range could reduce to about a mile. However, this is much greater that the range of earlier tracking tools like bells and beepers.
Tracking collars can also help hunters find their way back when they are lost in the forest. A transmitter can be left in the vehicle, and by tracking its location, a hunter can find his way back
Hunting dogs
May 3rd, 2008Dogs have been used by human beings for hunting for thousands of years. Different types of dogs have been trained for various specialized functions, according to their ability. Pointer dogs help the hunter locate the bird. Tracking collars worn by the dogs are used by hunters as an aid for hunting and for tracing dogs who may have lost their way in the forest.
The different types of dogs are used for hunting are:
1. Hounds - used for locating the prey , they can be further classified as:
a. Sighthounds, whippets - track and locate the prey.
b. Scenthounds like coon hounds - hunt the prey using their sense of smell.
2. Gundogs - used by small game hunters armed with a shotgun.
Some of the different types of gun dogs are :
a. Retrievers
b. Setters
c. Pointers
d. Terriers