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Monday, May 10, 2010

Celebrity Dog Watcher Alert

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Mischa Barton Lets the Dogs Out
Doggie Gets a Pat from Amy Smart
Kelly Brook & Pug, Rocky
Mariah Carey Dog Walks on Christmas Eve
Daisy Lowe Takes Half-Brother, Kingston Rossdale & Dog Outside
Mischa Barton Totes Small Pup
Ashley Tisdale is a Dog Carrier
Bess Gives Sienna Miller a Hard Time
Matthew Broderick & Son with Best Friend
Kate Beckinsale with New Puppy Again

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 08:28 PM PST

Mischa Barton emerged from Byron & Tracey hair salon a blonde after getting her hair done on February 16th. Mischa was greeted by a crowd of photographers as she and her two dogs tried to make...

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Doggie Gets a Pat from Amy Smart

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 08:21 PM PST

Amy Smart poses with a passer-by’s fluffy white dog outside a Kiston store party in Los Angeles on February 18th. Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News

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Kelly Brook & Pug, Rocky

Posted: 11 Jan 2010 07:10 PM PST

On Saturday, January 9th, Kelly Brook and her pet pug, Rocky, leave the Noel Coward Theater in London, following her final performance in the stage adaptation of “Calendar Girls”. The...

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Mariah Carey Dog Walks on Christmas Eve

Posted: 29 Dec 2009 02:39 PM PST

Mariah Carey and her dog do some shopping in Aspen on Christmas Eve. Mariah went into a toy store and was looking at model cars with big rims. Maybe for husband, Nick Cannon? Photo Credit: Pacific...

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Daisy Lowe Takes Half-Brother, Kingston Rossdale & Dog Outside

Posted: 14 Dec 2009 08:06 PM PST

Daisy Lowe (daughter of Gavin Rossdale and Pearl Lowe) goes for a stroll with Kingston Rossdale (son of Gwen Stefani and Gavin) in north London on December 10th. Look how big little Kingston is (no...

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Mischa Barton Totes Small Pup

Posted: 14 Dec 2009 07:49 PM PST

Mischa Barton was seen leaving the Byron and Tracey salon in Beverly Hills on December 3rd carrying this adorable puppy. New four-legged animal added to the family? If you have the info, let us...

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Ashley Tisdale is a Dog Carrier

Posted: 10 Nov 2009 04:43 PM PST

Ashley Tisdale spent her day shopping with her mom and dog, Maui on November 3rd. She was seen looking for new furniture at Arte Fina Furniture as well as some new carpet at Sherman Oaks Carpet. Does...

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Bess Gives Sienna Miller a Hard Time

Posted: 10 Nov 2009 04:21 PM PST

Sienna Miller was pictured taking her dog Bess out for a walk today before heading to get a massage and manicure with a female friend at “Spazio” Nails & Spa Salon in SoHo,...

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Matthew Broderick & Son with Best Friend

Posted: 14 Oct 2009 08:00 AM PDT

Matthew Broderick and his son James took their dog for a walk in the West Village, New York City on October 11th, 2009. Photo Credit: Splash News Upcoming songs Hoodie...

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Kate Beckinsale with New Puppy Again

Posted: 09 Oct 2009 02:00 PM PDT

Kate Beckinsale visits Cedars-Sinai Medical Center carrying her dog and wearing ripped black jeans. This week Kate was crowned sexiest woman alive by Esquire magazine. Anyone know the name yet?...

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Sunday, May 9, 2010

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A Doggy Summer--Beach Fun in Dog Style

Posted: 09 May 2010 01:00 PM PDT

by Carrie Boyko

Who remembers the video Let's Decorate the Christmas Tree? I posted it around Christmas, 2009. It is incredible what these Hungarian (?) trainers have done with a diverse group of dogs. Well, they're back. Thanks to Marty, who brought this one to my attention. Marty, you're a loyal companion too!

I'm sure Judy, our ASK THE TRAINER columnist, will love watching these videos and imagining how they did it. Hope you enjoy this entertaining video. See you tomorrow with more on "happy dogs and happy families".

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Saturday, May 8, 2010

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ASK THE DOG TRAINER: Help with Walking a Delicate Toy Dog

Posted: 08 May 2010 01:00 PM PDT

by Judith Joseph

Dear Judy:

I have recently adopted an abandoned Papillon, Smudge, who was rescued from a lake and turned in to Little Dog Rescue. I don't believe he knew how to walk on a leash when I got him, so it has been a challenge. He has tripped me already. I fell and hurt my hand, which I need for my work every day. I was trying to use a Gentle Leader, but the smallest size does not fit his face.

When I wrote to Carrie, she suggested I get your help. She pointed out that a Papillon's bone structure is very delicate, and many experts suggest harnesses rather than collars or the Gentle Leader to protect them from injury--particularly to their necks. Apparently, they are prone to collapsed tracheas, so walking a high-spirited Pap on a leash means that corrections may be dangerous during the training phase.

Carrie was careful to tell me that her Pap's original trainer had been against the idea of a harness during beginner training, but she continued because of her vet's insistence. She was able to train Oliver to walk nicely on a harness, and he responds to corrections without injury.

Smudge is getting better, but when he sees a squirrel, boy does he go crazy. I am walking him with a leash and collar now; sometimes I use his bra harness. He chewed it the other day, so now I'm afraid it will rip when he goes bonkers over the squirrels. Can you help me with some good strategies to get this boy in line.

Thanks, Patti

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Dear Patti:

Owning a Toy Breed has its own challenges, and training is one of the biggest. These pint-sized puppies are so small and fuzzy you can't resist their cute little faces with baby soft brown eyes. You pick him up and carry him around and laugh at his puppy antics, (barking at the big dogs, jumping on everyone's lap).

Some small dog owners don't train their pups when young, and may now have behavior problems that seem impossible to cure such as excessive barking, pulling on the leash, jumping up on everybody, running away when called, or growling and snapping at you. You may be frustrated, but rest assured, all is not lost. Providing him with options, and teaching him self control will help bring him under control.

Sit and Stay, two obedience commands that will allow you to control your dog's behavior long into the future. By 'sit', I don't mean the sassy mini-sit where his little butt pops up off the floor as he sits and stands again in one smooth bounce. Cute yes, but don't reward it or that's the only kind of sit you'll ever get from him. I am referring to the 'sit' that will keep him seated wherever and whenever you determine.

As you begin training, prevent him from escaping and show him you're serious in your expectations by practicing with him on leash until he learns the commands. Practice at least 3 times every day for 5 to 10 minutes each time. Have him sit with his butt on the ground for at least 3 seconds before releasing his treat or toy.

Gradually build up to 10 seconds. Once you have the 10 seconds of 'sit', add the new command 'stay'. He must stay in place for at least the 10 seconds, building up to a long distance stay over a period of weeks. For now, build up to 30 seconds of stay. Once he masters sit and stay, add distractions such as someone repeatedly ringing your door bell or walking back and forth with a dog on the other side of a fence. Again, keep him on leash during the first distraction sessions to keep him from escaping until he responds to the commands reliably. Gradually add more distractions. You can hire a professional dog trainer if you prefer one-on-one guidance or need special training assistance. Without doubt, the difference between a trained dog and a well behaved dog is the time and consistency its owner put into conditioning his behavior.

Good luck,

Judy
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Friday, May 7, 2010

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Is Spot Hungry? Let's Talk Feeding Guidelines...

Posted: 07 May 2010 01:09 PM PDT

by Carrie Boyko

"I Know There is More Food in Here:

Maybe at the Bottom"

Molly is such a ham, looking for a bit of extra chow all the way inside the bag. But look at her shiny coat and healthy waistline, and it is clear that she is getting enough food and nutrition from her diet. This is not necessarily the case for all Americans--dogs included.

Even as many of us feed ourselves too much, we often spoil our pups as well. I'm guilty, occasionally, of handing out a few too many treats when training, when one should do just fine.

The thing we dog owners need to remember is similar to our own waistline drama; it's not about the one piece of cheesecake so much as it is the whole week's worth of drinks, snacks, over-sized meals and let's not forget about the protein bars we eat in the name of a workout. Did I say training treat?!! Yep! Pretty much the same thing.

Let's start at the beginning. Feel your Fido's ribcage. If you can't pick out the individual ribs, he may be a bit overfed. On the flip side, if there are big sags between the ribs, perhaps he could use a bit of dessert. Ahem! Training treats.

Now check your dog food bag. The charts on most brands give you an amount per DAY. Oops! You say you didn't notice that? You're not alone. I really wish the dog food manufacturers would label their food guidelines more clearly. Those charts are for daily total feeding.

That means if you're feeding Rover twice a day, he should get half of the total, and NO MORE. In addition, if Rover is in training, you'll want to modulate his feeding quantity, based on the calories he's getting in training treats (or table scraps), to assure that he doesn't get pudgy.

So, what's wrong with pudgy? It's pretty much the same as for you and me. Extra pounds put more pressure on internal organs, increase blood pressure, and make the heart work harder. It's a no-brainer to try to keep your dog's weight within his breed's range, to keep his health on track.

I know, all of your pups are going to be mad at me tonight, when dinner looks a little skimpy. Sorry, guys. I'm looking out for your best interest....honest!

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