Tuesday, January 11, 2011

RFID Identification and GPS collars

Dogs find themselves homeless for a variety of reasons. Sometimes those reasons are not the fault of themselves or their owners. Occasionally, unexpected, unpreventable events occur in life that results in loving family pets being dislocated from their owners. Owners, however, can take action in preventing the permanent loss of their dogs. They can choose to get a RFID Identification Chip for their dogs and a GPS collar. You can RFID chip your dog at most vet offices for a nominal charge. Opting to go with a RFID chip can be beneficial because since it is injected into your dog, it can never be lost.It is important to note that RFID chips are for identification purposes only, and cannot find your lost dog, but can provide positive identification in your animals recovery. You will not be able to see the RFID chip implant from looking at the dog because the chips are very small in size. The The RFID implants units have a life span of up to 25 years so there is no need to worry if it will last long enough. Again keep in mind that the RFID implants are not GPS devices and will not locate your lost dog. They will provide to prove positive identification of the implanted animal upon scanning by almost any local veterinarian.





To find a lost dog, owners need to use GPS dog collars. GPS dog collars can assist you in locating your dog as long as your dog is wearing its collar. Make sure that your collar fits properly on your dog to ensure that it will not slip off if your dog were to run away or get lost. There are many different models and manufacturers
of GPS locator collars and one that will fit almost any budget.


I think that it is very important that dog owners have the RFID Identification implant and a good GPS Locator collar, to efficiently aid in the recovery and identification should your pet ever get lost or stolen.

It is important that you know what factors to keep in mind when you choose your dog GPS tracker. Every dog is unique and so is your requirement of a GPS dog tracker so be careful to make sure that your choice suits you and your dog best! All you need to do is to keep these easy tips in mind when you make your choice!

1. Make sure that you know what your purpose behind the choice is. If you are dealing with a hunting dog, be sure to choose a water proof dog GPS tracking collar because your dog is sure to put the collar through a lot of tear and wear and it must be hardy enough to withstand all that.

Moreover, even for other dogs the collar has to be strong enough to take a lot of running around and jumping because your dog is sure to put the collar through all the movement that you can possibly think of! Unless your tracking system has the power to go through it all and come out victorious there is no use for it!

2. The battery longevity and the antenna positioning are also very important. Many collars go out of signal if their antenna goes down to the chest of your dog! It is important that you settle for a collar that stays at the right place so that you can always track down your dog no matter how naughty it is! Moreover, the battery of the system has to be strong and long lasting so that it can serve better and does not run out at crucial times. There must be a proper battery back up to ensure this.

3. Be very careful that the collar you settle for fits your dog the best! You would not want to suffocate your dog with a tight collar and neither would you like the collar to be so loose that it may fall off at any time! Moreover, don't ever settle for heavy collars as it will only agitate your dog, go for collars that are light and make your dog think that it is just another accessory that adds to his magnificence!

4. It's important that you take a quick look through the instructions for setting up the GPS collar and ensure that you can easily understand it. Unless you can follow the instructions there is no use settling for the collar as it will be of no use at all. So always prefer collars that can be set up easily and are actually efficient!

5. Before finally settling for the collar of your choice it is advisable to research a little and talk to those who have already used it. It can give you a clearer picture and their practical experience will actually help you make the right decision!

Once you have followed these simple rules the dog GPS tracking collar that you will choose will surely be the best that you can find for your dog. You can now keep your dog close to you even when you both are actually far apart!

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Training the dog to catch a Frisbee

That sounds simple enough ,with visions of my dog (Murphy( leaping high and snatching the Frisbee from the sky, I rushed off to the local pet supply to get a soft Frisbee for dogs. I found exactly what I was looking for a soft fabric covered flying disk. I know Murphy's gonna love it! Hurrying home, with my prize, anxious to start lesson one.
The first thing I wanted to do was introduce the new dog toy to my dog. I called Murphy and showed him the Frisbee, and kinda shook it, and then tossed it to the ground beside him. Murph is a Jack Russell Terrier , and checks out everything, so it wasn't hard to get him interested. Before long I was playing "Tug-Of-War" with him. And he readily would chase and recover a long fling of the Frisbee in the air. But, that wasn't what I had in mind. I really want him to catch the Frisbee in the Air, before it hits the ground.
I took the Frisbee and would hold it about one to two feet over his head, then swing the Frisbee through the air over his head as if it were flying by him. Murph would jump and grab the Frisbee. As he grabbed a hold, I would release my hold on the toy and let him land on the Ground with the Frisbee in his mouth. This act brought my dog much praise, and petting. Every once in a while I would fast roll the Frisbee away from us. Which Murphy immediately, chased and caught while it was still rolling, and returned it to me.
Instinct probably played a part in his next actions. (That or tiring of the game.) Instead of his usual return the toy to me, Murph captured the rolling Frisbee, and Pranced off into the Azaleas beside the house. When I got there, I could see him a tearing that Frisbee (a dog's Frisbee) up. It took me a lot of coaxing to get him to bring that Frisbee out of those Bushes. That ended that training session. I think he kind of saw the Frisbee as a fleeing rabbit. He had that "Look At What I Caught" look about him as he headed into the bushes.
I have been persistent, working with my dog every day, weather permitting. I stop a session at the first sign of him getting board, and make each session something fun for Murph to want to do. To get him to catch the Frisbee, I toss it to him, but off to the side of him. I don't throw it strait at him. The Frisbee might hit him and and be unpleasant. It has been a couple of weeks and he is getting better at catching the Frisbee in his mouth. He has a tendency to hit the Frisbee with his front paws sometimes, when leaping for it. But he has got the basics of what I want him to do.

With Practice and Patience you will start getting results like this.

Leaping High for a catch!

Don't get discouraged, and above make your training fun for you and for your dog!

Sent to me from Mom

I pulled into the crowded parking lot at the local shopping center and rolled down the car windows to make sure my Labrador Retriever Pup had fresh air.
She was stretched full-out on the back seat, and I wanted to impress upon her that she must remain there.
I walked to the curb backward, pointing my finger at the car and saying emphatically, "Now you stay. Do you hear me?"

"Stay! Stay!"

The driver of a nearby car, a pretty blonde young lady, gave me a strange look and said, "Why don't you just put it in Park?"

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Using a Online Guide to train Your Dog

So you can use a guide for training a dog. At one time or another we all did. There's no more joy and a certain amount of fun especially when it comes to helping our new best pet friend. That little guy wants desperately wants to please you so we need to find ways to break the communication gap. You can rely on a guide for training a dog as those writers have been there and done that.

So what may we expect? We can speed up our results with much success and even without the ole treat routine. It's so simple you won't believe it. Using a resource will prevent you from wasting your time and even more importantly not frustrating your new friend and causing a lot of undo stress. You'll also avoid contributing to its low self esteem as well. Your dog has feelings too.

You'll learn how to properly use your voice with the proper equipment. You won't need a magic wand to have that perfect well behaved dog. Proper training techniques will work on all sizes and breeds. The even so called difficult breeds respond to techniques you'll find in these resources.

Training takes place in minutes per day eliminating those pet stains, damaged furniture Health Fitness Articles, un-welcomed jumping on your guests and chasing him out the front dog. You'll eliminate those annoying traits all together. Whether young or old these training techniques will work for all. So relax while you and your best pet friend build a great relation when using your guide for training a dog.

Dogs are among the most popular pets in the world.

   Dogs are among the most popular pets in the world. Among the many breeds of dogs, finding the particular type that suits an individual’s needs is an arduous task. Humans have historically desired certain traits in their pets and, therefore, have produced by artificial selection,  the vast variety of dog breeds (Nearly 400 different breeds). Dogs of many sizes, shapes and color, appear in archaeological and artistic records of almost all cultures, dating to thousands of years ago.  Know your habits and correlate these with the  different dog breeds to decide which breed is appropriate for you. Examine your current lifestyle and consider what adjustments you are willing to make for a dog. Getting a dog requires a firm commitment to responsible dog ownership. Remember that small dogs tend to be delicate and vulnerable. Being stepped on or mishandled can cause serious injury. Also, little dogs can be much more sensitive to colder temperatures, so be ready to help keep them warm. Some little dogs can develop furious attitudes, seemingly to compensate for their small size. Big dogs need a bit more space to play and move around in. Large, happy dogs with long, whip-like tails need "wagging space" to avoid tail injury or damage to household objects. Another consideration is expense: the larger the dog, the more expensive things like dog food, supplies and medical treatment.