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One of the most annoying behaviors that a dog can exhibit is jumping. Annoying as it may be, many experts say this is simply the dogs way of getting closer to you. Even if a large dog has the best intentions, it can be a very scary thing and it may be in your best interest to find out how to stop dog jumping behavior before something bad happens.

The reason your dog jumps up is to have a better view of you. You can minimize this behavior by lowering yourself so that you are at his eye level and then he will not have the desire to leap up at you. While this is a solution for you, there are also the neighbors or strangers that you encounter in public places and naturally you want to prevent your dog from jumping at them. In order to insure that this does not happen, it is necessary to train your dog properly so that he will respond to your voice commands.

Many people want to learn how to stop dog jumping behavior before they have even trained their dog in the basics. When training your dog to stop jumping on you or others you must make sure that he is properly trained in sitting first. It will be to difficult trying to teach your dog two commands at the same time. Be patient with your pet and diligent, soon your hard work will pay off.

For the training you should begin with your dog standing in front of you. You can immediately determine when your dog is about to jump up. What you want to do is look for the signs - muscles tensing, tail wagging etc… When you notice that they’re thinking about jumping up command the dog to sit. If the dog jumps up on you regardless (and he likely will at first) bring your knee up to his chest and firmly tell him Off. You might be tempted to say down. However, that is the command to get your dog to lay down and should only be used for that purpose.

Try not to scare or hurt your dog, just gently knock him off balance. Lifting your knee a bit should do the job. This is just associating the command with the action. Make sure he gets rewarded with a treat and verbal praise when it is done. With enough repetition, he will soon obey the “Off” command.

Dogs who jump on everybody they meet are going to create an unpleasant incident sooner or later. Such behavior is specially dangerous around elderly people and young children. So take the time to learn how to stop dog jumping behavior if you do not want the risk of a lawsuit, or worse. And enjoy you dog.

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Recently there have been recalls of pet foods due to a risk of poisoning your precious pets. Even before the recalls, buying pet food has never been the best idea. If you want good Pug nutrition for your beloved pet then say goodbye to the idea of commercial dog food forever. Pug care means giving your dog the best and making sure your dog is healthy and happy. One way you can make sure this happens is to provide your dog with food that is free of chemicals, additives and provides them with the necessary nutrients.

Commercialized pet food actually contains plenty of the things that are very bad for your pet. The pesticides and chemicals that can be found in commercial pet food can cause cancer, kidney failure and other nasty diseases that your poor pooch could easily avoid.

Making dog food at home is easy once you realize that many of the foods that are good for your dog are foods that you eat and that your family eat. Pug nutrition is no different from the nutrition required by children and adults. Basically you wouldn’t feed your family a diet of fast food and junk food all the time, so why would you do that to your dog? Pug care improves and becomes easier when your dog is eating natural foods with no additives.

Ground meats such as turkey and chicken are a good way to start your dog on a natural food diet. Liver, kidney, heart and other organ meats are good for your dog but are rich. When first starting your dog on a natural diet add very little of these meats and only add this to your Pug’s diet once or twice a week. To avoid the hassle of making a batch of dog food everyday make a large batch at the start of the week and freeze it into daily portions to feed to your pooch.

An example of Pug dog food recipes that are easy and simple to make is this great casserole. This recipe contains everything good Pug nutrition requires. Take ground meat or meat that has been cut into bite-sized chunks, you can use chicken, beef, turkey or lamb that has been stripped of fat.

Put this in a casserole dish with one finely chopped carrot, one finely chopped small potato, a finely chopped stick of celery and a half-cup sliced green beans. Cover this with water and mix it all up. Stick it in the microwave for ten minutes on high and then ten minutes on medium.

You probably know that some things should never be included in Pug nutrition. Some of these foods include chocolate, caffeine, raw fish, sugary foods and dairy products. Onions are an absolute no and should never be fed to dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions to dogs but should be cooked and given occasionally. Be cautious when feeding your dog natural foods if previously your dog has been eating commercial dog food.

In this case you want to let your dog get used to eating natural foods. Feed the same Pug dog food recipes to your dog over a course of a week. Then slowly add variety by maybe substituting a few of the vegetables and then the type of meat. Different dogs may have a preference for different meats so start slow and

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Shih Tzu allergies may occur in the same way they occur in human beings. In fact the occurrence of the allergies in Shih Tzu can be compared with the occurrence of other diseases such as diabetes, obesity or cardiac problems, also quite common in human beings. These types of diseases mainly occur due to mismanagement of dietary consumption and a sedentary lifestyle.

Besides that both Shih Tzu and Shih Tzu owners are susceptible to allergies. In fact, veterinarians have many treatments for Shih Tzu allergies.

The most common symptom of allergies is an itching sensation on the skin. In addition, the allergies may affect the respiratory tract system as well. The common symptoms of respiratory tract allergies may include sneezing, wheezing and coughing.

In fact, there is a great similarity between the symptoms occurring in both humans and Shih Tzu dogs. Nose and eyes discharge frequently just like with a cold or the flu. Allergies may affect the digestive system also. If so, Shih Tzu may exhibit symptoms like vomiting, watery stools or diarrhea.

If you are worried about your Shih Tzu’s possibility of becoming allergic to flea saliva, you should take your dog in for a skin allergy examination. If the report of the examination is positive you may have to implement an effective flea control program in order to get your dog relief from this type of allergies.

Some individuals are allergic to certain types of foods. The same is true for few Shih Tzu dogs. There are certain food products such as beef, soy products, fish, eggs, chemical preservatives, milk, wheat and artificial sweeteners that may cause allergic reactions in Shih Tzu dogs. Additionally, food allergies may also occur due to the consumption of non-verified foods. Providing only commercially manufactured dog foods to the Shih Tzu can minimize the possibility of developing food allergies.

Molds and dust mites, the most common forms of environmental substances, may also lead to the development of allergic reaction in the Shih Tzu. These types of Shih Tzu allergies occur due to a hypersensitivity to the immune system in the presence of these substances. The condition is known as atopic dermatitis. It becomes evident that the dog is suffering from atopic dermatitis when you find them licking and chewing different areas of the body including the paws, abdomen and rear feet. Atopic dermatitis may strike areas like the armpit, central areas of the toes of the paws and the groin.

Shih Tzus may become allergic due to a bacterial infection. This can seriously affect the health of a Shih Tzu. Typically, the Shih Tzu has certain types of bacteria over their skin, while most of them are harmless to them. These bacteria belong to Staphylococcus family. However, there are certain other types that cause allergies to them. The most common symptoms of bacterial allergy are hair loss and the formation of marks resembling ringworm in the affected skin area. Statistically, it is estimated that over twenty percent of the dog population in the United States are affected by allergic reactions.

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