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The narrow line between training and abuse

Many dog owners think that their Havanese is the smartest in the world. There’s no problem with this, up to certain a point. This point is when the owner expects as much from the dog as if it really was the most intelligent creature the world has ever seen. They expect them to learn everything right away, whereas dogs need time to learn things, the same way as we, humans do. Just in a different way Well, the point is, that training requires time and patience. It can be different for all dogs, but we do have to keep this in mind and take the time and energy to train our Havanese.

Another common mistake (also because of the lack of patience) is to give up. Many people think that they have already tried everything but the dog doesn’t want to learn. In this case, maybe the methods are not the best, or they need more time. There are no dogs who wouldn’t be able to learn at least a few commands. Giving up is never a solution.

So, if we have the time and the patience we can avoid the next, and maybe the biggest mistake: to turn training into abuse. Probably you expect me to tell you where this line is. I can’t. This is something the owner should know. Training is all about communication. If you know your Havanese, if you pay attention to him, you see how he feels. Unfortunately many dog owners don’t have this ability, because they only keep pets for entertainment, while a dog is much more than that.

Going back to training, a very important rule is that your goal should be that your Havanese obeys to commands because he is keen to do so. NOT BECAUSE HE IS AFRAID. Many-many owners forget about this, and feel the training successful, but actually they are making their dog unhappy. How can someone live happily in fear? No way. These owners are only keeping a dog to make themselves happy, and don’t feel the responsibility they should.

So the point is, that ‘positive training’ is possible. Actually, that’s the only way.

The first difficulties most Havanese owners face is potty training their puppy. As with general training, the main principles remain the same: a positive, rewarding approach and a lot of patience is required. There are, however a few tips and tricks that will make the whole process faster and easier for both puppy and owner. Find out what Sharda Baker has to say on the topic, who has developed her best practices by years of trial and error.

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Havanese are unmistakable for their clown-like personality and hopping rather than running. They easily adapt to any environment and are great with children and other animals. They are curious and friendly and their only desire is to be with their humans. No surprise they are becoming more and more popular in different parts of the world, including Middle eastern countries. Read more about dogs in Dubai, Qatar and Bahrain.

These extremely cute dogs are wonderful pets, due to the fact that they are very playful, harmless, affectionate and friendly. Havanese dogs can be kept in apartments, but since they have a quite high energy level, they need a lot of playing every day! If you can imagine having a dog like this, click here.

Havanese’s coat is long, soft and silky and you should brush it at least twice a week. Brushing this breed’s coat is important to remove dead fur since this dog shed little. Brush the coat from underneath the fur and comb it in layers. You can spray light layer of oil into the Havanese’s coat to prevent hairs from splitting and static buildup, most especially if you located in a place with dry or cold climate. Before bathing your pet Havanese, remove the mats and tangles by moistening it with oil and rubbing it between your fingers. Remember to shampoo the coat and rinse it well, you may also apply oil and conditioner into it. For hygienic purposes, the Havanese’s nails should be trimmed every two weeks as well as the fur between the toes. Do not forget to clean the ears regularly as well to prevent infection.

To properly groom your pet, you can use the Havanese Coat Care Grooming Kit, to help you maintain your Havanese’s charming and adorable appearance.

Written by highly experienced dog trainer, Daniel Stevens, Secrets to Dog Training is a comprehensive resource covering all the most important aspects of dog ownership. The 261 page manual is superbly detailed, still the step-by-step format of the book makes it very easy for Havanese owners to understand and apply the instructions. The book also comes with a 30 minute downloadable video. By completing the course, you will learn how to:

• stop and prevent dog fights
• curb your dog’s aggressiveness
• make your dog understand what is right and wrong
• apply techniques professional trainers use
• house train your dog
• stop your dog racing in the house
• deal with a dominant dog
• overcome separation anxiety
• stop your dog jumping on people
• teach your dog when it is appropriate to bark
• understand how your dog thinks and sees the world
• apply the cutting edge Dog Whispering technique
• deal with more than one dog in the house
• stop the family cat being harassed.

Secrets to Dog Training is very comprehensive, easy to understand and effective. If you want to tackle any of your dog’s behavior problems, this book is for you. You can benefit from the book, even if your dog is perfectly trained as the author shares a lot of his insights on the possible best relationship between dog and owner.

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Owners who have to go to work in the mornings often leave their dogs at home and look after themselves by eating the pre-prepared food and access to an area where they can relieve themselves when nature calls. By the time the owners get home, all is well and the dogs have been on their best behavior. However if one owns a Havanese, it is not recommended that they be left alone.

Known to be “Velcro” dogs, they tend to stick with the owner wherever they go… in the kitchen, bathroom… everywhere! Without human contact for a period of time, they become stressed and may even be destructive. The Havanese will take a good deal of time to house train because they need persistent and constant monitoring. As cute as they are, they can also be sneaky. So if one decides to get a Havanese, make sure that time is something that is readily available to them.

Getting a Havenese is welcoming a very friendly and affectionate member into the family. They are known to form very strong and close bonds and are an intelligent dog that is easily trained. As the breed standard states, the Havanese has a sturdy and small frame with a coat that is long, silky and can come in several solid colors. They have a sweet expression with their dark eyes and have high set ears that hang. What makes them adorable is their disheveled look. This along with other pertinent facts will assist one in determining a good breeder when looking for a Havanese. The breed should mirror the standard for it to be of purebred quality. So with this knowledge, here are other tips when sorting through all the breeders: Read the rest of this entry »

Such a cute little thing! A beautiful Havanese pup loves to play on the bed!

Look at this beautiful Havanese puppy! Isn’t he adorable? He is so cute!

Havanese owners are fond of this toy dog for several reasons: being a toy dog, some may think of them as fragile but the Havanese doesn’t give that impression. They have a sturdy build and are not fragile. Their uniqueness comes from their silky long coats that are beautiful to the eyes and touch. Sadly, thousands of dog breeds are abandoned, abused, or given to shelters due to unforeseen circumstances.

If you were given a Havanese as a gift and notice something odd, there may be a chance that it was from a rescue group. These dogs are normally playful, friendly and very good with children. They are not known to be shy. If your Havanese seems withdrawn, afraid or even threatened by people, it could be an indicator of neglect in the past.

You should consult someone immediately for assistance. Dog rescue groups do their best to restore a dog’s well being but sometimes their reach into the dog’s past may also be difficult and comes up incomplete.