First Principles

Teach respect, a dog has to be taught to respect its owner. You have to be his leader and not let him be yours. As you communicate with your dog he learns to understand you, he will forever be willing to please. Once the dog knows you are his leader, he will be a happy follower by teaching your dog the basic training commands and discipline.

It is next to impossible to have a normal, well-behaved, even-tempered dog without discipline and some training. Once a dog is trained he is a better pet and greater companion, and he himself will be happier for knowing that his owner is pleased with him. There are many books devoted to discipline and training and free online resources for dog training than ever imaginable! There are also many great obedience-training classes for low cost to no cost, one for example is PetSmart and I highly recommend this form of training, it helps your dog or puppy learn to socialize as well as get his basic obedience training from a professional source, helping you and your dog learn together. You must be willing to accept the fact that if your dog fails the course and becomes a dropout, it is entirely your fault not the dogs. He is a willing subject, it is your complete responsibility to ensure you and he complete all training classes and continue to adhere to the lessons learned.

Any sincerely interested dog owner can train their dog, and it can be a most rewarding educational experience for both. Patience and consistency is the key to successful training, at times you will have to be firm, but gentle and always, always give praise for each and every one of his positive efforts.Basically dog training is built on reward, repetition, reprimand and again praise. Although it can be too early to begin training, it is never too late. Most puppies form a strong attachment to an individual which may persist or wane, and there is often a phase of disobedience and defiance. Discipline is needed during this crucial period, but it must be with patience and never overbearing or intimidating. Don’t listen to the old cliché “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”. There is nothing further from the truth, I don’t for one moment believe that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, he can be taught new tricks and all the basic commands whatever his age.

It is bound to be a more difficult to break old habits like barking, chasing cars, sleeping on furniture etc., and can be resolved with proper training aids, such as no-bark collars, sonic bark control devices, citronella spray collars, indoor radio fences, and scat mats, if all other resources have been exhausted to resolve these and various other undesirable habits develop or exist. You and your dog must be relaxed before you begin any training session. He can and will know when you are tense or uncomfortable, he can’t learn while he is tense or timid and if your dog or puppy is showing signs of stubbornness or defiance they may be more resistant to teaching, but don’t give in, stay firm, consistent and have a routine, all animals are creatures of habit, so stay with the training. In essence complete relaxation is essential for both dog and trainer, also, make lessons fun for both you and your dog. He will learn much faster, and give you a greater reward for your training efforts, vise-versa.

Getting To Know Your Dog or Puppy

To train your dog or pup to the best advantage for both, you must get to know their personality, for example there are sensitive or shy dogs who squeal at the slightest noise with disciplinary action and the merest jerk of a training lead, grooming comb or word of discipline, causing you to hurt his feelings and mistrust. Take caution and try to understand this dog or puppy’s personality, this is vital to their mental health and needs to be taken in a very slow, easy manner. If a stronger, more aggressive training method is used with this type of personality it cannot be reversed, and will ultimately result in a very scared, confused pet. Then there is the more assertive type dogs, they may need a stronger form of training and attention spans may need to be focused on, “Fearless” Fun loving, and go for it types of dogs always pushing himself at you for your attention, he jumps on your guests, slobbers on them, forces his “Here I am” on you, your guests, children or the elderly. This personality may or may not need a more aggressive training method, depending on the breed and the owner’s training abilities.

Make the Lessons Fun

Dogs get bored with long training sessions. If you work them for over 20 minutes at a time, they will lose interest and stop listening to you. For a younger dog or puppy, 5 to 10 minutes is long enough for one training session. But do it frequently, and again with, praise or training reward treats.

Basic Dog Training Commands

(1) Leash Training: This is the first and foremost of all dog and puppy training. Say you need to take your pet to the Veterinarian for a check up…this cannot be done without a well leash trained dog or puppy. Work with your dog or puppy daily  DO NOT: pull, drag or force your dog to follow the leash, take it easy…..let them walk to you, stop…say “Good Dog” Reward them with a treat, and let them sit, then, pet, praise them. Give them time, always be patient, they will respond soon to your leash training, it is so very important not to scare them while leash training!!!! They will never feel safe with you!!

(2) Heel: You teach your dog to walk on you left side without pulling in front of you; he always walks beside you, comfortably, easily and will never pull at the leash. When he tries to walk in front of you, you jerk back on the lead and say the word “Heel”. Use this command with easy, gentle commands, do not “Yank” on the lead, be very, very gentle or this will cause your dog to become scared and try to bolt and make the “Heel” command frighten your dog, therefore, reversing your training and all trust established with your dog or puppy. Please always use good sense and respond to your dogs action or “Reaction” to “Leash and Heel” Training.

(3) Sit: Pull the leash straight up and while pushing down on his hindquarters, saying the word “Sit”. Most dogs learn this very quickly.

(4) Down: You don’t want your dog or puppy to jump on people, especially, elderly guests, children or anyone else that is coming to visit your home. Your dog needs to learn this after he is confident with his leash training. Grasp the leash or collar just under the dog’s neck and while gently pulling in the downward motion as you say, “Down”

(5) Stay: This is a very important command, as it can save your dog from a situation were harm or injury may occur, and this can be beneficial to the both of you. This command can save you or your dog from being hit by cars, or any other dangerous situation, this can your dogs life. To teach the “Stay” command put your dog in a sitting position and talk a few steps away, and if he attempts to come to you, firmly say “Stay” and stop walking, ask your dog to sit, and start again, keep repeating this procedure until he stays, this may take some time, remember keep the lessons short, and be consistent.

(6) Come: Be sure to do this with a leash or long lead. First put him on the “Stay” command, use the word “Come” and give the leash a light tug toward you, when he responds a comes to you give him praise and or a reward treat and repeat this lesson until your dog is responsive to the command, then you can remove the leash or lead and repeat the lesson. This is one of the easiest lessons dogs learn very quickly.  With all said and these simple, easy to follow training guidelines, you should have a long and happy relationship with your dog or puppy. Note: Never give up, be patient, consistent and always praise!!!! Love your dog like he loves you.

YOUR DOG

“He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog…..You are his life, his love, and his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy ofsuch devotion. “

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In late March and early April 2009, cases of human infection with swine influenza A (H1N1) viruses were first reported in Southern California and near San Antonio, Texas. CDC and local and state health agencies are working together to investigate this situation.

CDC has determined that this virus is contagious and is spreading from human to human. However, at this time, it not known how easily the virus spreads between people.

Symptoms : The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

How serious is swine flu infection?

Like seasonal flu, swine flu in humans can vary in severity from mild to severe. Between 2005 until January 2009, 12 human cases of swine flu were detected in the U.S. with no deaths occurring. However, swine flu infection can be serious. In September 1988, a previously healthy 32-year-old pregnant woman in Wisconsin was hospitalized for pneumonia after being infected with swine flu and died 8 days later. A swine flu outbreak in Fort Dix, New Jersey occurred in 1976 that caused more than 200 cases with serious illness in several people and one death.

Spread of swine flu can occur in two ways:

• Through contact with infected pigs or environments contaminated with swine flu viruses.

• Through contact with a person with swine flu. Human-to-human spread of swine flu has been documented also and is thought to occur in the same way as seasonal flu. Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.

Medicines to treat swine flu?

CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with these swine influenza viruses. Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaler) that fight against the flu by keeping flu viruses from reproducing in your body. If you get sick, antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster. They may also prevent serious flu complications. For treatment, antiviral drugs work best if started soon after getting sick (within 2 days of symptoms).

How long can an infected person spread swine flu to others?

People with swine influenza virus infection should be considered potentially contagious as long as they are symptomatic and possible for up to 7 days following illness onset. Children, especially younger children, might potentially be contagious for longer periods.
What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?
There is no vaccine available right now to protect against swine flu.

There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza.

If you want to buy your partner some sexy lingerie, but you’re a bit overwhelmed by all the choices and sizes, then this guide is for you! Don’t forget that buying lingerie for your partner is a great gift because not only are you buying her something she’ll love, but you’ll get to see it too!

Buy her something she’ll like!
Sounds simple, but it’s easy to forget! Try to make sure you buy her something she’ll like and want to wear. You could try asking her what she likes and dislikes, or just take notice of the kind of lingerie she normally wears. If you’re not sure keep it simple, try a matching lingerie sets, or babydoll set – most women will love something sexy and glamorous!

Buy the right size!
Try and make sure you buy the right size – too small may be flattering but she won’t be able to wear it and trust us, too large is definitely not flattering! So ask her what size she wears or if it’s meant to be a surprise, try and check her existing underwear to find her sizes. Once you’ve worked out what sizes she takes, make a note for future reference! Just remember if you’ve been together a while, then she’ll expect you to have some idea of what size she takes – so be warned!

Quick checklist to remember!
Do you know what her favourite colour is? Check out what she normally wears, are there any colours she favours more than others? It’s always good to know what colours she likes and dislikes when you’re buying lingerie – if you’re in any doubt stick with a classic like black, white, ivory or cream. What styles and fabrics does she like? Just remember you’re buying the lingerie for her, so buying something you’d love but she wouldn’t wear is a definite no no! If she isn’t going to wear it, there really is no point buying it – it’ll either languish unworn at the bottom of her underwear draw, or she’ll simply change it for something she does like! So if you’re really not sure what styles of lingerie she likes, stick with something simple in silk, satin or lace.

A guide to lingerie styles
To help you wade through all the various styles of lingerie, and to help you make your mind up, I’ve listed below the main types of lingerie you’ll come across!

Briefs, thongs or g-strings
There are various types of briefs, pants, boy shorts, thongs or g-strings available. But just remember that different women prefer different styles, so try and take notice of what style she already wears.

Bras and bra sets
When choosing a sexy bra set make sure your partner will be happy with the style of bra and matching briefs, thong or string.

Basques and corsets
These are very flattering and suit all shapes and sizes, emphasising cleavage and waistlines and giving a flattering, slimming effect. Basques and corsets with boning will give that stunning hour glass shape. Because basques and corsets give lots of support and enhancement they’re great for both small and large breasted women. They’re great for wearing under strapless dresses or as sexy outerwear, plus of course they’re terrific for the bedroom too! There are lots of styles to choose from in a huge range of fabrics and they often come with a matching thong or g-string.

Stockings or hold-ups
Sexy suspenders and stocking sets always look great, but hold-ups are a great alternative if your partner doesn’t like suspenders. Both will look terrific combined with a sexy basque or corset!

Sexy nightwear!

Babydolls
There are lots of different styles available, but basically a babydoll is a short nightie (often with matching briefs, thong or g-string) and can vary from very short (just to the hips) to almost knee length. It’s a very flattering style with a fitted bodice or cups and a flowing skirt. Depending on the style of babydoll, the skirt can be open from the bodice and varies from very revealing to styles with longer more flowing skirts that skim the body. Babydolls come in a huge range of fabrics, including sheer, see through, lace, silk, satin, mesh, and net. You can choose from simple styles in silk and satin, to more embellished babydolls with lace, bows, ruffles and ribbons. There are some gorgeous babydoll sets with matching thong or string. Depending on the style and length you choose, a babydoll can be flattering for all shapes and sizes! For more daring ladies, you could try a babydoll with an open cup or open thong!

Chemise or sexy slip
A chemise or slip is generally longer than a babydoll, but still a shortie nightie. The terms chemise, babydoll and slip can often be used interchangeably to describe the same garment. But generally babydolls are open from the bodice unlike a chemise or slip. A chemise or slip is an extremely flattering style that will suit just about everyone and they come in lots of different styles and materials, including silk, satin, lace, sheer and see through. There are lots of very sexy styles and fabrics to choose from and a chemise is a great choice for women who may not be ultra confident about their bodies – not to mention, a very classic style!

If you want to buy your partner some sexy lingerie, but you’re a bit overwhelmed by all the choices and sizes, then this guide is for you! Don’t forget that buying lingerie for your partner is a great gift because not only are you buying her something she’ll love, but you’ll get to see it too!

Buy her something she’ll like!
Sounds simple, but it’s easy to forget! Try to make sure you buy her something she’ll like and want to wear. You could try asking her what she likes and dislikes, or just take notice of the kind of lingerie she normally wears. If you’re not sure keep it simple, try a matching lingerie sets, or babydoll set – most women will love something sexy and glamorous!

Buy the right size!
Try and make sure you buy the right size – too small may be flattering but she won’t be able to wear it and trust us, too large is definitely not flattering! So ask her what size she wears or if it’s meant to be a surprise, try and check her existing underwear to find her sizes. Once you’ve worked out what sizes she takes, make a note for future reference! Just remember if you’ve been together a while, then she’ll expect you to have some idea of what size she takes – so be warned!

Quick checklist to remember!
Do you know what her favourite colour is? Check out what she normally wears, are there any colours she favours more than others? It’s always good to know what colours she likes and dislikes when you’re buying lingerie – if you’re in any doubt stick with a classic like black, white, ivory or cream. What styles and fabrics does she like? Just remember you’re buying the lingerie for her, so buying something you’d love but she wouldn’t wear is a definite no no! If she isn’t going to wear it, there really is no point buying it – it’ll either languish unworn at the bottom of her underwear draw, or she’ll simply change it for something she does like! So if you’re really not sure what styles of lingerie she likes, stick with something simple in silk, satin or lace.

A guide to lingerie styles
To help you wade through all the various styles of lingerie, and to help you make your mind up, I’ve listed below the main types of lingerie you’ll come across!

Briefs, thongs or g-strings
There are various types of briefs, pants, boy shorts, thongs or g-strings available. But just remember that different women prefer different styles, so try and take notice of what style she already wears.

Bras and bra sets
When choosing a sexy bra set make sure your partner will be happy with the style of bra and matching briefs, thong or string.

Basques and corsets
These are very flattering and suit all shapes and sizes, emphasising cleavage and waistlines and giving a flattering, slimming effect. Basques and corsets with boning will give that stunning hour glass shape. Because basques and corsets give lots of support and enhancement they’re great for both small and large breasted women. They’re great for wearing under strapless dresses or as sexy outerwear, plus of course they’re terrific for the bedroom too! There are lots of styles to choose from in a huge range of fabrics and they often come with a matching thong or g-string.

Stockings or hold-ups
Sexy suspenders and stocking sets always look great, but hold-ups are a great alternative if your partner doesn’t like suspenders. Both will look terrific combined with a sexy basque or corset!

Sexy nightwear!

Babydolls
There are lots of different styles available, but basically a babydoll is a short nightie (often with matching briefs, thong or g-string) and can vary from very short (just to the hips) to almost knee length. It’s a very flattering style with a fitted bodice or cups and a flowing skirt. Depending on the style of babydoll, the skirt can be open from the bodice and varies from very revealing to styles with longer more flowing skirts that skim the body. Babydolls come in a huge range of fabrics, including sheer, see through, lace, silk, satin, mesh, and net. You can choose from simple styles in silk and satin, to more embellished babydolls with lace, bows, ruffles and ribbons. There are some gorgeous babydoll sets with matching thong or string. Depending on the style and length you choose, a babydoll can be flattering for all shapes and sizes! For more daring ladies, you could try a babydoll with an open cup or open thong!

Chemise or sexy slip
A chemise or slip is generally longer than a babydoll, but still a shortie nightie. The terms chemise, babydoll and slip can often be used interchangeably to describe the same garment. But generally babydolls are open from the bodice unlike a chemise or slip. A chemise or slip is an extremely flattering style that will suit just about everyone and they come in lots of different styles and materials, including silk, satin, lace, sheer and see through. There are lots of very sexy styles and fabrics to choose from and a chemise is a great choice for women who may not be ultra confident about their bodies – not to mention, a very classic style!

The Medela Pump in Style breast pump is known all over the world for its flawless construction, ease of operation and easy-to-clean patented features. The pump has not only entered the bedroom of the young moms in the US and of other countries, but it has also been a great hit in the medical institutions and nursing homes across the world, and so you will today find that many moms are using this. These breast feeding pumps have been a blessing for the working mothers whose babies yearn to have the mother’s milk but cannot due to the busy schedule of their mothers. It is highly essential that the moms breastfeed their babies and this is where the pumps are becoming a great help of the working mom.

These breastfeeding pumps have sold in so many numbers because of their fabulous versatility in catering to the necessities of a new mom or a mom finding it hard to juggle twins. These pumps have resolved the fix that the moms of twins fall in, as they no longer have to remain on the tenterhooks to feed their twins at the same time. If a mum of the twin is desperately trying to manage feeding the babies together at the same time, which is often the case, the Medela Pump in style breast pump comes to the rescue by collecting the milk and then both the babies can be fed easily. The Medela brand of breast pumps have been of real assistance to the working mothers who are either single or too busy to devote time caring for the babies everyday.

Previously these moms had to depend on formula feeding, but not anymore, not with the availability of these breast pumps. The Medela Pump in Style breast pump was meant to be used at hospitals, but owing to its utility and ease of operation, it has found a place in the homes too.

Medela has imitated the method of sucking milk by a baby by pumping it out with a double milk extracting function, which is quite an innovative technologically. Like the way a baby draws in and out the mother’s milk by first sucking the nipple hard and then releasing it so that the milk pours out, the twin phase of Medela has adopted the same pumping system to gather milk effectively and quickly. For the convenience of the mothers, these electrically operated pumps squeeze out the milk by applying both heavy and light pressure one after the other, so that the milk flows out naturally.

The Medela Pump in Style breast pump comes in an attractive kit with an assortment of kits like the Milk Storage and Preservation kit, a complete useful accessory for the mother and the child who have to travel and other necessary tools that can smoothen the task of nurturing a baby.

http://www.breastpumpdeals.com/medela-pump-in-style-advanced.html is where you can get more information on the Medela Pump in Style. Visit the website to learn more about breastfeeding and child care.

Pet snake care is not as simple as one might think. There are several things to consider before purchasing a snake, including determining whether or not a snake is right for you or your family. You must also bear in mind that snakes have certain dietary needs, and they also require a special facility in which the environment can be regularly heated. It is important that you do plenty of research so that you can prepare yourself and your family for the responsibilities of pet snake care.

First it is good to know what type of snake you are buying to know what the best care for the snake is. You wouldn’t want to purchase a snake without understanding such things as snake skin shedding or eating live prey. There are many different types of snakes and all of them require different care, including the heat and humidity in their tank, their diet and the cage size. Doing your homework before buying a snake is definitely recommended, as care responsibilities vary between breeds. For instance, ball pythons may require different care than coral snakes. Once you know what type of snake you want to buy it will be easier for you to take care of the snake.

Make sure that you set up the cage for the snake so that it resembles its natural habitat. Many snakes prefer the hot weather but there are some snakes that prefer the cold to the hot. You also have to take into consideration the aggressiveness of your snake so that you can fit the cage around it, by doing this it will be easier to maintain the cage and also to feed the snake.

Snakes are very primal in their nature, and there is no such thing as a fully domesticated snake. That’s why it’s important that you only feed your snake the food that it would naturally hunt in the wild. When faced with the option of live or pre-killed prey, it is a matter that you will have to decide upon yourself. Some snakes simply will not touch pre-killed prey, while others can learn to adapt to it. Feeding a snake live prey is definitely something you should prepare yourself for in the event that your snake refuses pre-killed prey. If you are able to use pre-killed prey, it is very important that you preserve the food either—usually in the refrigerator—sealed away from your family’s food.

You must also remember to keep your snake very well hydrated. You can achieve this by leaving a small bowl of water in the cage so that the snake can drink when it wants to. Also you have to keep a routine check on your snake to make sure that it does not catch any illnesses or that it is injured in any way.

If you’ve decided that you’re definitely prepared for snake-care responsibilities, you can find pet snakes for sale in your local pet shop, on the Internet, or in the classified ads section of your local newspaper.