Dog And Puppy Training Tips And Advice

How much to board pets?

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:00:15 +0000

Ouch! I am boarding my pitbull/yellow lab dog and 6 ferrets for 24 days. Cost will be $1400. Well my dog gets a complimentary bath and nail trim. I got a 66% discount on the ferret boarding. both kennels are very good though.

I pay $10 per day per animal, for some one to look after my pets

For 24 days, our facility would be $1150 just for the dog, not even counting the ferrets. It includes daycare during the day. Costs can vary greatly depending on location — we're in a fairly urban, somewhat high cost area. More rural areas tend to be cheaper. It is definitely worth it if you feel good about the facilities though, because you need to trust that these people are really going to be paying attention to the health and well-being of your animals when you are entrusting them for such a long period of time.

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Dog-gone dog distractions when you're driving

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:30:15 +0000

Prince William County, Va. – the American Automobile Association's latest report shows nearly 60 percent of pet owners admit they've been distracted while driving with their dogs, and one in five has allowed his dog to sit on his lap while behind the wheel.

The online study has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percent. it included a sample of 1,000 dog owners who said they drove with their pet in the past 12 months.

"More than half have pet their dog while driving, one in five allowed their dog to sit in their lap, 7 percent confess to engaging in other distracting behaviors, such as giving food and water to their dog, and 5 percent admit to playing with their dogs while driving," AAA reported.

The problem: the risk of crash increases with distracted driving behaviors, said John Townsend, AAA Mid-Atlantic's manager of public and government affairs.

"Millions of Americans recognize that dogs are wonderful companions and bring their favorite furry friend along on road trips, day trips and even day-to-day errands," Townsend said. "However, in a vehicle, this can mean added distractions for the driver."

Averting eyes from the road for as little as two seconds, AAA reported, actually doubles the risk for a car accident. One way to combat pet distractions is to use a restraint system that serves a double purpose: to keep your animal safe.

"Restraining your pet when driving can not only help protect your pet, but you and other passengers in your vehicle as well," Townsend said. "An unrestrained 10-pound dog in a crash at 50 miles-per-hour will exert roughly 500 pounds of pressure, while an unrestrained 80-pound dog in a crash at only 30 miles-per-hour will exert 2,400 pounds of pressure.

"Imagine," Townsend continued, "the devastation that can cause to your pet and anyone in the vehicle in its path."

Restraint systems include hard- and soft-side crates, as well as harnesses that can connect to a vehicle's seatbelt system. And never, ever allow a dog to ride behind the wheel while the vehicle is in motion, AAA said.

"For safety sake," Townsend said, "we don't let babies and toddlers sit in our lap or in the front seat, so we should provide the same safety protection to our pets, which many owners regard as an extension of their family. Similar to a young child, the front airbag system in a vehicle can be deadly to a dog during a crash if sitting in the front seat, even if restrained."

Staff writer Cheryl Chumley can be reached at 703-530-3903.

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Barking Dog Woes?

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:30:22 +0000

I have three indoor dogs.

I have a kennel attached to the house if they want to go outside to do their pee's and poo's, or to just play around.

When my one dog was a puppy people would walk onto our property to stick their hands through the fence, and either pet her or talk to her.

She loves people.

The problem is is that now, as soon as she sees someone walking by or the "very friendly neighbours" come outside, she barks to have them come over.

I do not want her barking, and have asked people to ignore her, and please do not come to the fence. because other people, who don't like dogs don't like the occassional barking.

I do have a barking collar that emits a high pitched sound. I really don't like the idea of it, because in my experience it just makes a dog nervous.

I am also at the window watching when the dogs are out. So, I can see what's happening and let them in right away if she start barking. Any ideas on what to do?

Why do dogs bark?

Dogs are pack animals and it is unnatural for them to be on their own. your dog needs the security of its family group. your dog will substitute you for its leader and family group and any long term absence will cause distress, and may lead to behavioural problems, including excessive barking.

The major reasons for dogs barking are:

isolation and loneliness
boredom or frustration
attention seeking
defending his territory
medical problems

Training

Always try to teach your dog good social skills from an early age. Good training will help your dog to distinguish between visitors and intruders and will also teach it not to bark at unfamiliar objects. Remember to reward your dog for good behaviour so that it comes to associate certain tasks with a pleasurable experience.

If you need help with the training of your dog, you should contact a local dog trainer, listed in the Yellow Pages. there may also be a dog club in your area which holds weekly group training sessions. This can help to teach your dog how to behave when in the company of other dogs and will enable you to seek advice from other owners.

Contact your local council or vet for further information about classes run in your local area.

Some simple things to try

Some dogs just don't want you to go out. Get your dog used to the idea using some of the following training methods:

leave the house at different times – this will prevent your dog anticipating when you are about to leave, which can lead to barking
don't make a fuss of your dog when you leave it
avoid putting your coat on or jangling your car keys in front of your dog as this tells your dog you are about to leave and it may start barking
try putting the dog on its own in another room for a few minutes, then gradually build up the time you leave it, until it is quiet for a while – return when it is quiet and praise it
some dogs bark because they want to join in with what's going on outside – if this is the problem, try leaving you dog where it cannot see outside
some dogs will settle only if they can hear a human voice so leaving the radio or television on at a low volume may help
try not to leave your dog for long periods, but if you have to, ask a friend or neighbour to look in and take the dog for a walk or let it out into the garden, if you have one
a dog door is very useful as it allows the dog access to the garden when you are not there
make sure your dog gets some exercise before you go out – a tired dog barks less
if your dog barks when it is excited, don't play with it at anti-social times such as late at night
if you do have to leave your dog for long periods feed and exercise it before you go out and leave it fresh water to drink
Make sure:

its bed or basket is comfortable and not in a draught or direct sunlight
you leave it a large marrow bone to chew and some of its favourite toys to play with
the room is not hot or too cold and that there is enough ventilation for the dog to get fresh air
if you are not returning until after dark, either leave a light on or use a night light that comes on automatically when it gets dark
If you leave your dog outside all day:

try not to put its kennel near a neighbour's fence where the dog may be tempted to bark
ensure the garden is completely secure, to prevent your dog from straying locally and causing problems to neighbours
don't think that you will solve the problem by replacing your dog with another – all dogs bark and unless you change your lifestyle at the same time, the problem will still be there
considering a second dog for company may help, but think about this carefully because a second dog could result in more not fewer problems – do you have the space, and can you afford it?

Good Luck! I hope i helped!

Take her to a training class just for her barking. They also have training collars you can control and barking collars that don't emit sound, but deliver a mild shock to the dog. After a few shocks they get the general idea. just remember to take it off when she's inside. If you don't like the idea of the training collars, have you tried blocking her view of people passing? maybe a privacy fence? I think a refresher in training for barking will do her wonders.

Maybe she is in the kennell for too long every day

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Did this story make you sad? (about a dog)?

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:00:19 +0000

I didn't write it but it was sad.
How Could You?
When I was a puppy, I entertained you with my antics and made you laugh. You called me your child, and despite a number of chewed shoes and a couple of murdered throw pillows, I became your best friend. whenever I was “bad,” you’d shake your finger at me and ask, “How could you?” — but then you’d relent and roll me over for a belly rub.
My housebreaking took a little longer than expected, because you were terribly busy, but we worked on that together. I remember those nights of nuzzling you in bed and listening to your confidences and secret dreams, and I believed that life could not be any more perfect.
We went for long walks and runs in the park, car rides, stops for ice cream (I only got the cone because “ice cream is bad for dogs” you said), and I took long naps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the day.
Gradually, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time searching for a human mate. I waited for you patiently, comforted you through heartbreaks and disappointments, never chided you about bad decisions, and romped with glee at your homecomings, and when you fell in love.
He/She, now your husband/wife, is not a “dog person” — still I welcomed him/her into our home, tried to show her affection, and obeyed her. I was happy because you were happy. then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement. I was fascinated by their pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother them, too. only he/she and you worried that I might hurt them, and I spent most of my time banished to another room, or to a dog crate.
Oh, how I wanted to love them, but I became a “prisoner of love.” As they began to grow, I became their friend. they clung to my fur and pulled themselves up on wobbly legs, poked fingers in my eyes, investigated my ears, and gave me kisses on my nose. I loved everything about them and their touch — because your touch was now so infrequent — and I would’ve defended them with my life if need be. I would sneak into their beds and listen to their worries and secret dreams, and together we waited for the sound of your car in the driveway. There had been a time, when others asked you if you had a dog, that you produced a photo of me from your wallet and told them stories about me.
These past few years, you just answered “yes” and changed the subject. I had gone from being “your dog” to “just a dog,” and you resented every expenditure on my behalf. now, you have a new career opportunity in another city, and you and they will be moving to an apartment that does not allow pets. You’ve made the right decision for your “family,” but there was a time when I was your only family.
I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the animal shelter. it smelled of dogs and cats, of fear, of hopelessness. You filled out the paperwork and said, “I know you will find a good home for her.” they shrugged and gave you a pained look. they understand the realities facing a middle-aged dog, even one with “papers.” You had to pry your son’s fingers loose from my collar, as he screamed “No, Daddy please don’t let them take my dog!" And I worried for him, and what lessons you had just taught him about friendship and loyalty, about love and responsibility, and about respect for all life.
You gave me a good-bye pat on the head, avoided my eyes, and politely refused to take my collar and leash with you. You had a deadline to meet and now I have one, too. After you left, the two nice ladies said you probably knew about your upcoming move months ago and made no attempt to find me another good home. they shook their heads and asked, “How could you?”
They are as attentive to us here in the shelter as their busy schedules allow. they feed us, of course, but I lost my appetite days ago. At first, whenever anyone passed my pen, I rushed to the front, hoping it was you that you had changed your mind — that this was all a bad dream… or I hoped it would at least be someone who cared, anyone who might save me.
When I realized I could not compete with the frolicking for attention of happy puppies, oblivious to their own fate, I retreated to a far corner and waited. I heard her footsteps as she came for me at the end of the day, and I padded along the aisle after her to a separate room. A blissfully quiet room. She placed me on the table and rubbed my ears, and told me not to worry. My heart pounded in anticipation of what was to come, but there was also a sense of relief. the prisoner of love had run out of days. As is my nature, I was more concerned about her. the burden which she bears weighs heavily on her, and I know that, the same way I knew your every mood. She gently placed a tourniquet around my foreleg as a tear ran down her cheek. I licked her hand in the same way I used to comfort you so many years ago. She expertly slid the hypodermic needle into my vein. I felt the sting and the cool liquid coursing through my

That is messed up man… people shouldn't be able to do that to an innocent dog.

o: i ain't reading that all. but yes.

yes. This story always makes me sad. I know so many people who have done this to there dog

Yes, this brought tears to my eyes it is so true for SO many poor animals

That's so sad that person who did that is messed up.

Few people will have the patience to read that. I read the first sentence and got bored

So sad, I've always said if you get a dog, you get them for life, and you love them for life.
A pet should be like a marriage, till death do us part, natural death, from old age!

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Crate training puppies- I recently got a puppy and have been attempting to crate train her.?

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:00:27 +0000

She does well over night, I get up twice to let her out. She only pees no matter how long I'm out there. In the morning I feed her and take her out again… sometimes for 30 minutes… most of the time she will eventually poop… as soon as I put her in her cage before I leave for work she poops again in the cage… I have blocked the cage so she only has room to turn around… she still poops then lays in it… I never leave her in the cage for longer than 3 hours… how can I keep her from pooping! I have to give her a bath EVERYDAY when I get home!

Instead of waiting for your pup to poop, take her for a walk. that usually produces the need to go.

Dogs need to move forward. It really helps with getting them to go. if you just stand there you may not be successful. Walk her. Good luck. Ps give her more than just turning room.

Housetraining is one the most important training efforts you'll ever make, but it does not have to be difficult.

First is to establish a routine. The first thing every morning and the last thing every night, take your puppy outside. Feed her at the same time every day and take her outside as soon after a meal as possible, usually within fifteen minutes. During housetraining when you're with your puppy, take her out every hour. While fresh drinking water should be available at all times, you may want to time a very young puppy's drinks to just prior to her scheduled hourly potty breaks.

Second, until she is trained keep a constant eye on your puppy. During housetraining, the only time your puppy should have the run of the house is when you are there to watch her.

Third, is to crate-train your puppy. Puppies instinctively want to keep their sleeping space clean. make the crate a happy place for your puppy. Encourage her to go into the crate by tossing a toy or kibble of food inside while commanding "crate". Once inside, praise her and close the door. After a moment, let your puppy back out of the crate. Repeat the exercise, gradually extending her time inside.

Use the crate as a bed and as a safe place for your puppy whenever you are gone or cannot watch her. try not to make a big deal out of opening the door to let her out, you want your puppy to know that praise follows the command to go inside the crate. When taking your puppy out of her crate during the first few weeks of the housetraining period, put a leash on her and walk to her designated potty place as quickly as possible. This will lessen the chance of an accident.

As a general rule, your puppy can safely be left in her crate the number of hours that equal her age in months plus one.

Fourth is designate a potty area. Let your puppy know where she should go potty by taking her to a designated potty place. do this by consistently taking her to the same spot and commanding "Go potty". When she does have an accident, wipe it up and put the rag of paper towel at the designated potty place. The scent will help clue her in to your command. When she does potty in the proper place, reward your puppy with lavish praise and lots of petting. Only after she has eliminated should your puppy be allowed to play outside. She has to learn that it's business first.

Fifth is to correct your puppy's mistakes only when you catch her in the act. With a firm "NO!" pick up your puppy and take her to the designated potty area. a puppy is a baby and you must expect some accidents. It's not her fault. Be patient. clean up the area with an odor neutralizer to prevent further soiling in that place.

Should your puppy continue to have problems with urinating, we would recommend that you continue to work with your veterinarian.

you know she poops twice so make sure she does both before you crate her.

CRATE (HOUSE) TRAINING

First of all save your sanity and the carpets by not using paper or pads and house train her to go outside. Teaching her to go on paper or a pad is fine only if you keep it that way. Training her to go on paper then outside will only cause you to have to house train her twice.

Next thing you need to do is keep a crate and don't pen her in the kitchen or any other room. Only use the crate when you are unable to watch her but make sure the crate is of the proper size. Crates should just be big enough to allow the dog to stand up, stretch and turn around in. Dogs will not relieve themselves in the area they are sleeping unless they absolutely cannot hold it or the area is to big. also there should not be anything left in the crate that the puppy can chew such as stuffed animals or blankets. Food should not be left or fed to in a crate. if she does happen to have an accident in the crate these will retain moisture and the mess will be harder for you to clean and it’s also a choking hazard. Remember that puppies need to go out often as they have little bladder control.

When she is inside and out of the crate you can tether her to you, so that you can watch her closely. This also teaches her to be on a lead and at the same time she can be with you. if you don't want to tether her then when she's not crated you have to watch her like a hawk, not only in case she relieves herself, but for her own safety. She will chew things she shouldn't that can be very dangerous. Many dogs have been electrocuted because of chewing through power cords.

To house train her. take her outside every 20 minutes by carrying her, she hopefully won't pee on you while in your arms. Tell her "Outside" in an exuberant and happy voice. take her to where you want her to go, put the lead on her a tell her "Go Pee" watch her and when she goes praise her profusely. Something like " Good Girl, Go Pee" and make sure you pet her at the same time. take her back inside, into the crate, tethered or just watching her. She will have accidents and (You have to catch her in the act) when she does, show her what she did and say in a stern low voice "no potty". It's not what you are saying that gets her attention it's how you say it. take her outside as above and say " Go Pee". She likely won't because she just went in the house. Stay outside for a few minutes and bring her back in. if training is consistent it should take no longer than 10-14 days.

Since you know she poops twice in the morning, stay outside with her until she does the second poop. It's a pain standing outside waiting for them I know, but it's preferable to having to bath a dog covered in poop every day. also you don't want the puppy to get used to lying in poop in the crate.

I would take her out to pee before you feed her and then wait for 15 minutes after she's eaten. She might not take 30 minutes to poop if you do that and with any lucky she might do it all in one go.

If she's doing well at night and doesn't pee in the crate you may be able to cut it down to one trip outside during the night if you take her out last thing at night.

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What size dog crate for a BIG dog?

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:00:14 +0000

He's by far not the biggest dog I've ever seen, but big enough. his measurements are approximately 29" at the shoulder (about 33-34" with his head) and almost 48" long. (He's hard to measure but it's within 1").

I'm trying to find him a dog crate- this is proving not easy. Even the XL crates seem too small for him to comfortably stand and turn around. most places say to add 4-6" to each measurement. There isn't anything that big! I'm sure folks with Mastiff's and St. Bernard's use dog crates as well- (I'm looking for metal folding crates) so where is a good place to get one?

Please- useful answers only. I do not give out points liberally. I'm looking for links or advice on sizes- both is best. thanks.

www.petstreetmall.com or take him with you to a pet store or feed store that sells crates and you can set up the crate and put him in it while you are there to see how he fits.

Try here:

http://www.petedge.com/MidWest-iCrate-Si…

AHH! I had the same problem, "Excuse me sir do you have any dog crates big enough for a full grown bloodhound?"

Nope not here at petsmart!

AHH!
http://www.discount-pet-superstore.com/d…

that sure did help me

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Some Benefits Why Use Dog Bed Cover – Dog Crate Accessories

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:30:13 +0000

Dog bed cover is one of the dog accessories that you can check out if you want to give your pets some additional helpful benefits.

Many dog lovers actually saw that dog bed cover which is a good add-on for your dog bed can give significant improvement and support towards your dogs. this is because of its useful method of cushioning your pet’s body.

Dog bed cover can control the temperature which gives your pets a comfortable atmosphere and make them have a great time while taking their rest or sleep. because of this, dog bed cover can give health protection and improvement to your pets. it can provide better surface for your dog to sleep on and avoid other factors that may result to some skin illness on your pets.

Make sure you will get a dog bed cover that is easy to maintain so that you can give more time on your pets that checking their peripherals. A dog bed cover made of canvas material is a good choice as well. But because of the advent of technology, markets are now offering different types and materials of dog bed cover which will suit your needs.

If you want to give another level of comfort on your dogs, then using a dog bed cover is good choice that you can get.

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dog sitting what would u pay or what do u ask for?

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:30:35 +0000

my nieghbor has a dog and is going to be at work about 10 hrs a day and asked me to feed and let her dog out in the morning while my dogs are out then i put her back to her crate and let her out again later. from about 8 -3 the dog will be in my care. is my understanding but it might be longer as i don’t think her mom wants to come in to care for the dog. and we have not really got my 2 dogs and her 1 together i would like to get them together and be able to bring hers to my house as it would be so much easier as i have 2 kids that i have to cart over there…she also wants some help training the dog.

so what do u pay for someone to care for ur dog. or what do u charge…also we live in a small town, there are no pet sitters or doggy daycares. just boarding kennels.if i bring the dog over to my house should i charge more? i would think so…but i’m not sure…i’m not friends with her and she said she’d pay for the touble..i’m a stay at home mom. and there is nothing really she could do for me….as i would not leave my kids with her….or nothing else i can think of off the top of my head… and she offered to pay me…i didn’t ask for it i was not brought up that way the first time i took care of the dog i did it as favor…more to the dog then her.

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What do I put at the bottom of a dog kennel?

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:00:15 +0000

I live in GA where the ground is mostly sand and brown dirt mixed. I let my dog in at night, but during the day I keep him in a 10X6 dog kennel/run. he gets this dried up cement like mixture stuck to his fur because he digs all over the kennel to stay cool. Don't get me wrong, I put sun screen shade fabric on one side and the roof, and I give him water. its just hot down here. I can't keep him inside though, because he pees when I leave him alone. I want to put something on the floor of the kennel, but I don't know what. I thought about cedar chips but wouldn't he just dig through those? Anybody have a solution?

to help him stay cool you can freeze water in milk jugs & put them out for him to lay next to.

A blanket or two.

No straw or hay, it's an invitation for fleas & ticks.

You can cement part of the run or all of for that matter.

No asphalt

you could put some soft blankets on the bottom or buy him a doggie bed to lay in.

P>S>
DOGS RULE DUDE!!!

wat i do with my dog is that i lay one to two beach towls flatly on the bottom of the kennel

The best thing would be to pour a concrete slab. that way he can't dig it up or dig under and get out. a concrete slab is easy to clean and disinfect if needed. you could put cedar or pine chips over the concrete to make it softer. you could also make him a bed to lay on either out of concrete or out of wood and then put a pad of some sort on so he can get comfortable.

Use what they use for horses in their stalls. its a rubber type of mat its thick and it has holes in it so the pee and water go throught it. that should work unless your dog is a real chewer, but a kong toy with peanut butter will keep him busy. at least for a while.

I saw on TV once that you can put down chicken wire fencing under the dirt (or red cedar chips if you like the look of those) and the dog will try digging through it but cant. After a while he will give up and then you can take it back out if you want to.

Soft blankets and a nice doggie pad – poor fellow, lying out there in the dirt all day.

You need to potty train him and keep him inside – you wouldn't want to be out in the heat and dirt all day, neither does he.

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Desirabull’s BullDog Hangout » Blog Archive » Bulldog Crate Training Tips

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:30:10 +0000

Bulldog Crate Training Tips

If you want to know how to crate train your Bulldog then you are one of the millions of responsible dog owners who recognize what an essential part of your dog’s training this should be. Crating your dog while you are gone from the house can greatly reduce your dog’s separation anxiety and eliminate the destructive behaviors that unhappy dogs may engage in. in addition, crate training will help with house-breaking your dog or teaching it about proper boundaries within your home.

When a dog is trained from a puppy to use a crate they will usually enjoy it. the crate provides a safe, secure place for your Bulldog, replicating the burrow or hole a wild dog will inhabit to stay safe and warm. this need for safety is in their genes, so apart from not always being able to come and go at will, the crate will provided something your dog needs – a secure space all their own. Without such a space a dog may become anxious, feeling it must somehow stay safe in a space that is beyond its means to control.

Whenever possible, begin crate training as a puppy. A mature dog will find it hard to adapt to a crate, but it can be done. It will take patience on your part. start the dog young and have it sleep in the crate from the beginning. As it grows, that will be the place it seeks out for rest, comfort and security, not the couch or your bed.

During the day, place the crate in a room where people will frequently be. Dog’s are social and want company. at night, place the crate in your bedroom so the dog has the security of its leader being close at hand. As the dog matures, leave the crate where it is most convenient and the dog won’t likely care whether it is in your room or down in the kitchen, for example. Feeling secure in the crate will be the main thing, especially for dogs that otherwise get sufficient attention and enough exercise to help them sleep well at night.

Make the crate comfortable and cozy. Place water in the crate along with a toy or two. make sure your Bulldog has been let out to relieve itself prior to being crated, to avoid accidents and discomfort to your pooch. Fit the crate to the dog. It should be large enough to provide comfortable sleeping but not be large enough to play in or run around in when full-grown.

When you first begin to crate your dog he or she might object and start whining or barking. Ignore your pooch entirely, or give it a quiet but firm verbal reprimand. the more attention you give to its tantrums the more it will fuss. if you decide to take the Bulldog out of the crate make sure it has been quiet for 5-10 minutes, then remove it and give it words of praise for its good behavior.

If you’re wondering how long a puppy should remain in the crate, a good rule of thumb is to start with a half hour several times per day while you are home, and extend it to several hours, unless the dog is sleeping. let sleeping dogs lie, as they say. Eventually you’ll want the dog to be conditioned to spend your entire workday in the crate.

There are benefits to crating your Bulldog for everyone. the dog will learn to be quiet and content, as well as having a safe, comfortable haven. A calmer dog won’t disrupt your routine or the household’s peace, either. Your visitors won’t have to contend with a barking, sniffing, and licking pooch either. start your Bulldog puppy at a young age and the crate will always be a valuable asset for you both.

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