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3 Important Training Tips For Every Beagle Dog Owner by Richard Cussons - ArticleCity.com [14 Jul 2008|11:11am]
kassa6542
3 Important Training Tips For Every Beagle Dog Owner
 by: Richard Cussons
3 Important Training Tips For Every Beagle Dog Owner

1. Be fair with corrections. Make sure your Beagle understands what you want before you correct him for not doing it. And let the punishment fit the crime. A correction should not be a release of anger, a clearing out of pent-up feelings by unloading them on the apparent cause of the problem, your Beagle. Instead, a correction is another way to communicate with your dog, to foster in him a clear understanding of his place in your human pack. As such, a proper correction is another way to strengthen the bond between you and your pet. At its mildest level, a correction is the absence of praise. Remember to always ask yourself if you're being fair before you give in to the knee-jerk reaction to leash-jerk.

2. Be positive. This tip refers to having the right attitude, of course, but it's more than that. Praise that's well timed and appropriate is essential to your Beagle's learning process. If all you ever do is tell your Beagle "no," your relationship isn't going to be a very good one. How would you like to work with a boss like that?

Praise is cheap and free - so use it, lots! Use praise when your Beagle tries to get it right. Use it more when your Beagle succeeds. Use it when your dog just pays attention to you, because that's the first step in the training. You don't have to be some gushing goof, but you do need to let your dog know when you're proud of her.

3. When training your Beagle, be on the same team. Don't think of training your dog as a you versus your dog endeavor. Think instead about the two of you being on the same team, albeit in different positions. Consider yourself the quarterback, if you like: You call the plays. Winning is a team effort. Of course, your Beagle has to learn the plays first, and you're the one to teach him. And this relationship is still not an adversarial one. You show your Beagle the things he needs to learn, and you do so with love and respect, which your dog will return in kind.

To bring your Beagle onto your team and show him the plays you'll be calling, you need to spend time with him. Bring him into your life. Let him sleep in a crate in your bedroom, practice his "sits" in the kitchen. The more opportunities for interaction and practice you have, the faster and more reliably your Beagle performs.


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The Protective Giant Schnauzer [09 Jul 2008|12:11pm]
kassa6542
The Protective Giant Schnauzer
 by: Mike Mathews
There are three distinct Schnauzer dog breeds. The oldest and progenitor of the other two Schnauzer breeds is the mid-sized Standard Schnauzer or Mittelschnauzer. While this breed probably originated in the Middle Ages, it is the least popular of the Schnauzer breeds with an American Kennel Club (AKC) registration ranking of 99 in 2005. The most popular Schnauzer is the Miniature Schnauzer with an AKC registration ranking of 10 in 2005. The Mini or Zwergschnauzer was originally bred as a rat catcher and watchdog but is now an extremely popular companion dog. The Giant Schnauzer or Reisenschnauzer was bred to be a capable and versatile working dog and was ranked 78 in 2005 AKC registrations.
The German Schnauzers share a common ancestry and genetics with the versatile German Pinscher breeds. At one time the rough-coated Schnauzers and smooth-coated Pinschers were thought to be varieties of the same German Pinscher Breed as they often occurred in the same litter. The smooth puppies were called Pinschers and the rough puppies with furry schnauzes or muzzles were called Schnauzers. The mid-size German Pinscher was also involved in the development of the Doberman, Miniature Pinscher and other Pinscher type breeds. However it is best known for its involvement in the development of the wire-haired Pinscher or Standard Schnauzer which became an official breed when it was exhibited in Germany in the 1870's.
About the 1850's farmers around Munich used various large drover cattle dogs to work their cattle and then bred them with Standard Schnauzers and possibly black Great Danes and Bouvier des Flandres. The progeny of this breeding program were then carefully bred with Standard Schnauzers to produce a larger version with similar characteristics. These larger dogs were initially called Mucheners and later Giant Schnauzers or Reisenschnauzers and were used to herd cattle and sheep. The Giants also became prized as guard dogs and watchdogs for butcher shops and breweries. In fact the Giants became less popular as farmer's cattle dogs and more popular as coach dogs and guard dogs. By the end of the 19 century the Giant Schnauzer became an extremely popular participant at German dog shows. During the First World War, the Giant became an excellent police and security dog and also a battle-tested war dog. Giant Schnauzers were intelligent, powerful, large enough to be a deterrent and easy to train. In Germany the Giant became the dog of choice for police and military work. In the US and Canada, Giants are used for search and rescue work and also at airports for the detection of dangerous or illegal substances.
The first Giants were shipped to North America in the 1920s and by the 1930's some of the best German breeding stock was in the US. The Giants have excelled in conformation, obedience, agility and schutzhund competitions and when thoroughly socialized make good family pets. However this is not a dog for an inexperienced or novice dog owner as the Reisenschnauzer is a dominant breed which is genetically protective of its family pack and distrustful of strangers. Owning a Giant takes a gigantic commitment to early and on-going socialization with children, other dogs and strangers. Giants can be aggressive toward small pets, other dogs and overly protective of its family's children when they are playing with others. Small children should be thoroughly supervised when playing around the Giant Schnauzer as the breed will try and dominate them. Giant Schnauzers do best with older family children and are not the best breed for families with young children or other pets. This breed has the potential for assertive and aggressive behavior and the owner must be capable of controlling this powerful dog on its leash when it attempts to get into a fight with another aggressive dog. Giants require lots of time and attention and need lots of human interaction. They are also working dogs and require lots of daily exercise. Giants make fantastic family pets if they are thoroughly socialized and trained when young. All members of the family should be involved in the early training and socialization so that the young Giant doesn't try to raise itself in the family pack hierarchy and dominate certain family members. All members of the family should use the same consistent approach to dealing with the Giant so it knows that it is at the bottom of the family pack hierarchy. Caution should also be used when strangers come onto the Giant's property or into its house. The Giant must be thoroughly socialized to accept the visits of strangers when it is a puppy or else it must be locked in its crate to avoid being overly protective of its turf when strangers visit.
Giant Schnauzers have an expected lifespan of about 10 to 12 years. Prospective buyers should ask for the breeding parents Orthopedic Foundation for Animals test results for hip dysplasia. They should also ask about cancer, hypothyroidism, epilepsy and bloat in the breeders specific bloodlines.
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Die Symphony in Chicago, Flint and Detroit! [09 May 2004|08:08pm]
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Die Symphony on the road through the midwest! Check out these guys in a city near you.

Chicago: May 14th at the Big Horse Lounge in Wicker Park.
Flint: May 26th with VAST at the Machine Shop.
Detroit: May 27th at the I-Rock Nightclub.

More dates to be added soon.

Hear Die Symphony's new single "Runaway" on your local rock station or at:
http://diesymphony.com/runaway.mp3

Find more at: http://www.diesymphony.com
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sorry for spamming [03 May 2003|05:20pm]

nathew
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Guitarist looking to form or join a band


Experience: 16 years of living, Two years playing guitar, brief period of lessons. 1 year in (the) WOBBLY wombat, a local self-described noise rock band.

Skills: Good at rhythm guitar, just starting to learn lead techniques, can play some simple solos. I have played the following instruments at least one point in my life: bass guitar, drums, piano/keyboards, clarinet (three years middle school band). Could probably learn more if I needed to.

Equipment: Electric Fender Fat Strat guitar, Acoustic/Electric Takamine guitar, Vox amp, Yamaha PSR-140(?) keyboard with stand, microphone with stand, Tascam portastudio 4-track recorder

Influences: They Might Be Giants, The White Stripes, The Clash, Ben Folds Five, Weezer, Radiohead, and Beck. I also listen to a wide variety of indie and mainstream rock and punk.

Requirements: Good attitude, place to jam/rehearse, must be in Grand Rapids area

How to contact: Call Nate at (616) 222-6329 or 222-0929 or send an e-mail to guitari2600@msn.com.

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