Information to Assist in Training Your Dog
Diluted urine is less fragrant and less harmful to carpet, wood, and lawns. And ideally, an owner will encourage his pet to drink more water in order to dilute the urine naturally. The problem is that dogs typically only drink what they need, and when they need it.
Your dog may be friendly and affectionate toward you. It may even listen to your commands and be obedient. But if your dog is aggressive around other people, eliminates on the carpet, and destroys furniture, it can hardly be said that your dog is a “good dog.” A well trained dog should also be able to control itself in all aspects.
When you make the decision to adopt a dog you are really adding a new member to your family. It’s a long term commitment and not one to be taken lightly. In fact, it is very similar to adding a new baby to your home. I know, I know – you may be thinking that a dog is not equal to a human being, but once you read this article you will understand what I mean.
A dog’s sense of smell is awesome. Based on studies and research, a dog’s sense of smell appears to be about 1,000 to 10,000,000 times more sensitive than a human. The wide disparity is due to the dog’s breed. When a dog smells something, they are absorbing information about the owner of the smell. They can smell pheromone which is found in urine, fecal, skin and fur. Pheromone is a secreted chemical factor that causes a reaction in members of the same species. There are different kinds of pheromones, such as food trail pheromones, sex pheromones, and many others that help identify certain aspects of the individual. From this, dogs are able to discern if the individual is another dog or human being, their gender, what they ate, where they have been, what they touched, and other types of information. Some tests show that certain breeds of dogs can even identify the specific different ingredients that went into a food. When you feed a dog, they sniff the food first. They are checking if the food is palatable and acceptable to them. If you are new to them, they will most probably sniff your hand and other parts of your body too.
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