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Repeated sharp reprimands of “No, No” are usually quite sufficient to condition the dog not to bark in certain situations, such as when the telephone rings or in the back yard for no reason. The more stubborn dog may be muzzled whenever it barks excessively. When the muzzle is removed, it is placed in full view of the dog. Soon the animal cuts down on the barking because it associates the muzzle with restraint and discomfort. However, the procedure is recommended only as a last resort in the very worst cases, since some trainers are of the opinion that it involves a certain amount of cruelty. Other trainers teach the animal the meaning of the word “Quiet,” with the assistance of a piece of folded newspaper with which they slap the animal’s haunches whenever it barks excessively. The desirability of this method is also questionable.
CANINE PARVOVIRUS DISEASE. This is cause by an extremely hardy virus that can last for long periods of time in an environment. The main source of this infection is the feces of infected dogs. Highly contagious and weakening. Symptoms of this disease are as follows: high fever, severe vomiting, listlessness, refusal of food and water and profuse smelly, bloody diarrhea. Common among young puppies and elderly dogs. Combination vaccines are due on the fifth to ninth week of your dog.
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The disease is usually diagnosed by a veterinarian by checking on the dog’s history and a physical exam. The trademark cough can be triggered by simply massaging the animal’s trachea or larynx.
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Conjunctivitis is characterized by redness of the conjunctiva with an accompanying eye discharge that may vary from a watery consistency to a creamy accumulation of pus. The animal may rub the affected eye with its paws, and this mechanical irritation will cause further swelling and redness of the conjunctiva and the eyelids. There may be small granular elevations on the conjunctiva, the appearance of a false membrane, or occasionally deeper tissues may become involved. Resistant and neglected cases may become chronic and lead to more serious infections that may ultimately impair vision.
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Use a choke collar in this training. Attach a leash to the collar and hold it short in your left hand, with the remaining portion in your right hand. Make the dog walk on your left side close to the back of your left knee. As the animal walks in this manner, give the command “Heel!” If the dog obeys this command, praise it with a pat on the head and an encouraging word. If the dog lunges ahead, pull it back briskly while repeating the command “Heel! Heel!” This procedure should be repeated several times a day on a quiet street as free as possible from any distractions. After a time, varying in length with different animals, the dog will master this walking technique and thereafter, to take the animal for a walk will be a pleasant, effortless experience. When the animal is thoroughly trained to heel—that is, when it is about eight or nine months of age—the acid test is to attempt to repeat the procedure without any leash at all.
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