Canine Hardware Treat Tote Small, 1 Cup

• Reward-based training made simple
• One hand open and close
• Clips on to a belt or pocket
• Colors: Assorted Red, Blue, Black
• 1 cup capacity

Product Description
Perfect for afternoons in the park or training sessions, the Treat Tote is a small pouch designed to carry a handful of treats for your dog. The versatile Treat Tote has a specially designed clip that slips onto your pocket or belt. Keep crumbs out of your pocket and a smile on your dog’s face…. More >>

Canine Hardware Treat Tote Small, 1 Cup

Adjustable Dog Grooming Muzzle – SMALL, Fits Snout Size 5″-6 1/2″

• Fits Snout circumference 5″ – 6 1/2″
• Measure around snout, under chin, over nose
• Quick Clip Adjustable Strap
• Quality Nylon Mesh, Fits Small Dogs
• Use only under direct supervision, never leave dog alone while wearing this muzzle.

Product Description
Small Adjustable Dog Grooming Muzzle. Quality Mesh Nylon, quick clip release. Fits Dog Snout circumference sizes 5″-6 1/2″ Caution: Never leave your dog unsupervised while wearing this muzzle. Dogs are unable to pant and are unable to cool their body when wearing this muzzle, do not use for longer than 20 minutes and only under direct supervision…. More >>

Adjustable Dog Grooming Muzzle – SMALL, fits snout size 5″-6 1/2″

Dog Training Tips : How to Care for Small Dog Breeds

Anti Barking Collars for Small Dogs

Training your dog to stop barking is a lot easier said than done.   It is especially hard if you are not home during the day and that is the main time he is barking annoying your neighbors.   Dog barking does not just effect you, it can effect a whole neighbourhood and it can really upset people.   The last thing you want as a dog owner is animal control on your door step all because your neighbors complained about the excessive barking.  Anti barking collars are not designed to be worn every day.   They are designed to be a corrective method only and once you starting seeing results then you need to discontinue use, and only reuse the collar if your dogs behaviour is starting to slip.   If your dog is neurotic then its best that you search for alternatives to a stop barking collar.   This is because the unpleasant vibrations that your dog will be feeling may set the dog off to try and get the collar off, this could leave to your dog being hurt.  The different types of a stop barking collars are the citronella collar, this will let off a spray near the dogs face, your dog will not like the smell and soon figure out that when he barks it will trigger off this smell he does not like.   The other type is a static collar, this sends off an unpleasant vibration when your dog barks.   Again your dog will soon learn that when they bark, they get an unpleasant vibration.   This vibration has no electricity in it, so it will not cause your dog any pain.  Boredom, anxiety, stranger alert and excitement are some of the reasons why your dog will be barking.   If there is something in his or her life bothering them, then this can lead to excessive barking.   To stop your dog from barking once and for all you need to identify why they were barking in the first place.   Once you do this then you can remove what ever is bothering them and restore peace back in your house.  Stop barking collars will help stop your dog from barking fairly fast.   It is normal for a dog to bark and express himself, however, there is a fine line between normal barking and excessive barking.   You only need to use an anti barking collar when your dog is barking excessively.   Anti barking collars are designed as a corrective method only, not for every day use.

How Do You Get a Small Dog to Stop Barking When You Are Gone Away From It?

I have a female Dachshund puppy that I love to death but she barks when i am not around and I am worried about it bothering my neighbors. She doesn’t bark if my husband and I are there but the moment we put her in her crate and walk away she barks. My husband and I are both home 90% of the day and the other 10% we are at work. We don’t want her barking all the time1 How can we fix this problem? We thought about a lap dog barking collar but I don’t know. Any ideas will be appreciated.
P.s. I have another dog, but he stays outside a crate. (He’s a black Lab)

Small Dog Syndrome – How to Stop a Small Dog Behaving Badly

Small dogs or lap dogs or comforters as they were once called have a very extensive history, encompassing several thousand years. Small breeds were often kept by nobility and given as presents to royal figures. It was also thought that small breeds were good for ones health. The Pekingees, pug and King Charles Cavalier Spaniel are three examples.

Many dog owners have a preference for small dogs over larger breeds, and for many different reasons. However, by virtue of their diminutive size, these dogs are much more affordable to keep, need less exercise in relation to larger breeds in general, and are simple to transport for example.

Many owners of larger dogs, and often those thinking of caring for a new dogs avoid smaller breeds, because of the perceived differences in their behaviour, in relation to larger dogs. It is thought, and wrongly of course, that smaller dogs are by nature, yappy, aggressive, possessive, over protective and demanding,, and so on.

If this assumption is not true, then why do so many small dog owners experience problems with their dogs behaving aggressively towards other dogs and humans and displaying possessive and demanding behaviours etc?

To get an understanding of the problem, we need to begin at the beginning. All puppies are cute and adorable, even the largest breed was small and cuddly at one time. However, the small breeds tend to retain their puppy looks and size, long after the cute Rottweiler puppy has grown and gained 50 Kg in weight, for instance

Researchers have found that humans have developed a biological response to ‘cute’ things, especially baby animals. It is thought the need to nurture and protect, perceived defenceless creatures is automatic.

This is where problems often begin; the owner over protects the dog, may carry him round, let him sleep on the bed or jump on the furniture when he chooses, and picks him up in the presence strange dogs, and gives in to his demands for attention. This is often done through the misguided notion that the dog needs protecting, by virtue of his size and ‘baby like’ qualities.

So how is this all worked out in the dogs mind? Although our domestic dogs are very different in many ways to his ancestor, the wolf, he has inherited much of his ancestors instinctual behaviours. A part of this instinctual blue print,comes the desire to be part of a group or pack. Although most dogs are more than happy to be the follower in their human pack, if their is no obvious leader, or the dog is getting signals from his owner that he is the leader of the pack, then the dog will have no option but to fill the role, as this is how life is played out in the dogs world.

Over time, the dog may show behaviours that to the experienced eye would be considered dominant, however, to the dogs owner these behaviours are seen as either breed specific, for example, ‘that’s how Chihuahuas’s are’, or part and parcel of the dogs personality, eg ‘he’s always been this way’. This kind of behaviour would be a cause for concern if seen in a larger dog, but somehow overlooked, or not considered serious in many smaller breeds.

There are a number of behaviours that are common to small dogs acting dominantly, so much so, that this type of behaviour observed in smaller breeds, has inherited the label ’small dog syndrome’ or ‘little dog syndrome’. Some of the common behaviours that characterise ’small dog syndrome’ are listed below.

Your dog has developed the habit of sitting on you, or jumping on you, or next to you, when he pleases.

Your dog does not allow you near him when he is eating or has a toy he is playing with.

Your barks excessively to get your attention.

Your dog is over protective when other dogs or humans come near you.

Your dog growls when you attempt to move him from his favourite resting place.

Your dog is generally stubborn and refuses to follow commands given to him.

Your dog displays an exaggerated reaction to being left alone, characterised by constant barking, or destructive behaviour.

Much can be done to turn this problem around, however, owners must first consider the role they play in encouraging this type of behaviour in their dogs. Owners must come to realise that their small breed dogs are in fact animals and not little humans.

Secondly, owners must understand that it is natural for dogs to be a part of a ‘pack’ and more importantly, a pack in which they would much prefer to be a follower, than a leader. Understanding these two concepts alone, will help greatlyreduce the problem.

In terms of retraining, owners must communicate to their dogs that they are the leader, provider, and protector of the team. This can be done by controlling all of the dogs resources, for example, food, toys, treats, walks, and favourite places of rest, and allowing the dog access to them when the owner decides.

All demanding behaviour, for example barking for treats or to be picked up and so on, should be ignored, and all appropriate behaviour praised.

Aggressive and possessive behaviour towards other humans by the dog can be dealt with by having a place for the dog to go to when the owner is interacting with others. This may be to his crate, or a cushion in the corner of the room for example.

Owners should be aware that retraining takes time, especially in the case of dogs who have been allowed to display this kind of behaviour for a long time. With patience and repetition however, the dog will be content to become a follower, rather than the leader, of his human pack.

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