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Many people feel that taking the time to train their puppy or dog isn’t worth the effort. What with everything else we have to do these days in our busy lives, whose got the time?

Kimberley was just like that. She’d never bothered training Jackbut then, one day

Kimberly and Jack ran excitedly up to the top of the escarpment and gazed out over the deep blue ocean waves as they rolled in from the east. The sun was just appearing over the horizon, the cool sea breeze on her face made her feel completely alive, and Kimberley was as contented as she had ever been.

The time she spent with Jack, the 3 year old German shepherd she had rescued from the animal shelter a few months earlier, was the most precious part of her life. He seemed to know just what she was thinking and was devoted to Kim to the point of being a fanatic.

He wouldn’t leave her sideunlike most of the other male companions she had previously had in her life.

Jack was the perfect companion.

He gave her unconditional love, he was always there for her when she needed to talk to someone, he lavished his undivided attention on her, he never spoke back, and was always waiting patiently for her when she came home from her work at the pharmacy.

The early morning walks they shared helped her forget the many troubles in her life, and allowed her just enjoy herself.

This morning was special.

She was on the first day of her annual two-week vacation, and had plans to take Jack up to the mountains hiking and camping for a few days later in the week.

The thought of getting away from the pressures of daily life made her feel a rush of adrenaline and Jack could sense her excitement, yelping and barking playfully as they frolicked in the grass at the top of the ridge.

They played for over half an hour, then turned to head for home to have something to eat.

Maybe it was the excitement of it all, but for whatever reason, Kimberly wasn’t thinking straight as she undid Jack’s leash to let him run on his own through the grassy fields as they descended the hill towards the township below.

It happened in an instant.

Jack caught sight of a rabbit hiding in the grass and took off after the animal in a frenzied rush of excitement and playful enthusiasm.

Kimberley called him back, but he was totally focused on catching the rabbit and heard nothing but the creature’s cries for help as it raced towards the safety of its borough.

Jack was a beautiful sight to behold as he chased the rabbit in full flight across the grassy field. Every second he gained on the small creature, until he was only 10 feet behind it and closing fast.

But Kim was looking on in horror.

The rabbit had built its borough close to the edge of the cliff, and Jack was running at full speed towards the huge drop down to the ocean below.

Kim could feel the fear welling up inside her and she frantically called him back as she ran towards the cliff top herself. “Stop Jack!”, she cried, but he paid no attention to her commands as he chased the rabbit towards the cliff top.

Just 6 feet short of the cliff’s edge, the rabbit dropped into the safety of it’s home below ground.

Jack didn’t see where the animal went, and in the few seconds it took for him to realize that the rabbit had escaped, his momentum carried him off the cliff and over the edge.

Kimberley screamed as she saw her beloved companion disappear out of sight. “No!” she cried as she ran headlong towards the jagged cliff top.

She peered over the edge with tears streaming down her cheeks, fearing that her best friend had fallen all the way to the rocks below.

She moved closer to the edge screaming out to Jack, praying that by some miracle, he had survived.

As she lay down to look over the edge, she saw Jack wedged precariously next to a tree stump on a small outcrop about 20 feet below, injured, but alive.

If he had gone off the cliff just 3 feet either side of where he did, he would have fallen hundreds of feet to the rocks below. His life had been spared, at least at the moment, by the narrowest of margins.

A huge feeling of relief welled up through Kimberley’s body as she saw that Jack was still alive.

She pulled out her mobile phone and called the police.

She quickly explained what had happened to the officer on the line and a team of rescue workers were dispatched to the cliff top to rescue Jack.

Kimberley watched on with trepidation as the rescue team carefully winched her beloved Jack to safety from the outcrop that had saved his life.

He had broken his left rear leg and had some cuts and abrasions, but on the whole, he was a very lucky dog that dayand Kimberley knew it.

She looked towards the sky and gave thanks that her best friend had been spared.

She promised herself that as soon as Jack was back on four legs, she would start to train him to obey her commands so that something like this could never happen again.

She felt guilty that her neglect at not training him properly from the start could have cost this beautiful animal his life. She felt sad but also happy that she had been given another chance with Jack, and she wasn’t about to waste it.

3 Months Later

Kimberley and Jack are again able to take their early morning walks, but now, Jack’s lead is an option.

He obeys Kimberley’s every command, and they have a deep, new found respect for each other’s abilities that goes far beyond their roles of dog and master. They are truly great friends.

Maybe you don’t take your shepherd for off leash walks near cliff tops, but there are lots of hazards just as dangerous around your home that can cause your favourite pet to hurt himselfor worse.

Running into moving traffic, drinking something poisonous around your home, jumping the fence and getting into fights with other dogsthese are all situations that proper training can severely restrict or eliminate.

Think for a moment of how you would feel if your wonderful dog was injured or killed by a car right in front of you because he ran out onto the road despite your calls for him to come back.

Training is vital for every pet so that they know what is expected of them and they stay safe in an increasingly dangerous world. And properly training your pet is your responsibility.

Please, take the time to train your dog. If you don’t know where to start, there are plenty of good books around to help.

Another option is to take him to obedience classes in your local area.

This is the most focused training you can give him (and yourself) but it’s also the most time consuming and expensive.

If you have the time and financial resources, it’s usually the best way (if you can find a good trainer), but if you don’t, then reading a good training book and following it’s instructions will give you a solid grounding on how to train your dog properly.

Train him well, and he will reward you for it in so many ways that you can’t imagine.

Rocky Tapscott is the author of a free Dog Training Handbook that helps you to get the most out of your relationship with your canine companion.

Drop by http://www.hobbyandlifestyle.com/dog-ownership.html for a free copy.

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A dog is more likely to bite a child than an adult. Of little kids 14 and under, about fifty percent are reported to have been bitten by a dog. An enormous amount of bites are reported to be carried out on kids age nine and under. By paying close attention to signals, often times a dog attack can be stopped. It seems that most dogs are okay to be around, but many times a dog doesn’t look at our kids the same way. We must ensure that we teach our young children to recognize potential pitfalls.

There is not an understandable argument for a canine mauling a human being, but figuring out the logic, from the K9’s point of view, may be handy in stopping bites. Here are some results from a prestigious university which were gathered within a 36 month term.

Of reported canine bites on infants yet to reach their 5th birthday, an overwhelming amount were attacked during the spring. The majority were bitten above the shoulders, the vast majority are reported to be mauled in their place of residence, more then 39 percent of attacks reported were from the family pet and close to 58% had no history of aggressive behavior.

Of reported canine bites on young kids yet to reach their 17th birthday, but older then 4, an overwhelming amount were attacked during early summer. Very few were bitten above the shoulders, less then half are reported to be mauled in their place of residence, more then 24% percent of attacks reported were from the family pet and close to 49% had no history of aggressive behavior.

This suggests many patterns…

Most dogs will attack if provoked, but many would never if the proper measures are taken.

Dogs give off many warnings. Before you approach a dog watch our for the following tell-tale signs: Growling or barking, lips raised, teeth bared.

An offensive threat posture is when a dog is hostile, assertive, ready for combat, dominant and self-confident. It does so when provoked. The dog can be a loving and loyal pet to his immediate family if given proper training, but this type of dog can bite if challenged. The motive is to hurt the challenging person. The problem is, we do not always know what the dog may regard as a challenge. The brave/aggressive dog’s offensive threat posture, may include growling deeply, raised hackles, staring, a show of fangs, standing tall with ears and tail erect and leaning toward the opponent. If the situation is not handled carefully, this dog might bite.

Make you kids aware of these guidelines:

Avoid pack dogs

Do not try to separate dogs fighting.

Always ask an owner if it’s okay to pet their dog

Stand still if a strange dog approaches you

Animals and children are capable of living in harmony, but kids need to be taught how to act around animals. If you conform to the following information, you and your kids will be safer!

Dawn Rose is a pet enthusiast and avid pet advocate. She runs a blog and pet news site called Front Page Pets. She also writes articles for the http://www.pet-super-store.com

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The purpose of this article is to improve the public’s knowledge about dogs, the basset hound in particular. Many people decide that they want a dog based off of appearance alone. While this may not be a terrible thing to do if the person has the ability to accommodate all types of dogs, for some individuals the care for specific types of dog breeds is not possible. The best way to avoid any surprises after the adopting or purchase of a dog is to understand the breed and what it takes to care for it. We will go over some of the basic characteristics of the basset hound to help you get a better understanding of the basset hound as a breed and possibly a new addition to your family.

The basset hound is a pretty easy going dog with regard to all aspects. The basset grows to a weight of about 50 lbs and 43 lbs for the male and female respectively. Short in stature at about 15 inches, the basset hound is a very stocky animal. The basset can run at a quick pace but is better suited for a steady long jaunt. Grooming is very low maintenance, only requiring cleaning of the ears, often dirty due to lack of air circulation under the long floppy structure, and clipping of the nails. This is a very placid breed of dog but does however make a sizable amount of noise with its very distinctive howl-type bark. This dog can put away quite a large amount of food for its size and will require a steady amount of exercise to prevent him from putting on excessive weight. The front legs are pointed outward sometimes causing limb problems. This is a good family dog with a lot of loyalty and love to give.

We hope that we have assisted you I your quest for knowledge and understanding of the basset hound. Please look below for some additional resources. The first thing you will want to do is see what the basset hound looks like. The next thing you will need to do is house train your basset hound. We find that one of the most common reasons that someone will get rid of basset hound’s is that they are not house trained. There is a wonderful manual that can be used and you will find the link below. Lastly we want you to show off your new basset hound. There is a wonderful online dog community complete with a forum for you to post pictures to. Check it out.

The key to success is to love your basset hound and nothing will help you achieve that more than bonding with them. Spend time with your basset hound and make them a happy and healthy addition to your family.

Dog House Training is important for your basset hound. Look at Dog Pictures and send in your own. Talk with fellow basset hound owners in our Dog Forum.

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