June 12, 2009
Dog Behavior Training – Choosing a Good Family Dog
There comes a time in most home families when the children get a bit older and their dog or teddy is no longer the best thing in the world to play with, every new friend or existing friend your children make seems to have a cute little dog, and its only a matter of time before your children are going to start pestering you for one. So what should you look for is your serious about getting a family dog?
For starters your dog will need to be able to take everything your children can throw at it, children often donât have any idea of how to handle a new pet dog so donât expect them to play gently all the time, unknowing children have a tendency to be a little rough wile playing with dogs so a dog breed that can take some rough playing is essential.
Different dogs have different personalities just like humans do so be aware of this when purchasing a new dog, just because a dog breed is normally playful, energetic, and nice , this does not mean the one you get will be the same. Being prepared to put in work and time with your dog is also essential with a family dog because dogâs often take the things your children tell it to do as acceptable when this may not be the case, so dog behavior training will be needed at some point.
After considering the previous paragraphs Iâm sure you will be pretty certain on whether you still want a dog for your home or not, if you do then here are some suggestions on different breeds that you may want to consider.
Golden Retriever. The golden retriever is a good popular choice for families because of their active and loyal personality and a good all round dog.
Boxer. Although the boxer may look big and intimidating to some, the boxer is a very good family dog in that they love being around people, they take care of the family members, and are always willing to play.
Labrador Retreiver. An extremely popular pet in many households across the world, the Labrador is a very friendly loving dog that loves to play and be very active for your kids to play with.
Beagle. The beagle is a very sturdy dog that can take plenty of roughness and playing, and loves to be active and meet new people. A very excited and curious dog that is great for family life.
Boston Terrier. The terrier is a gentle, well mannered dog and enjoys a challenge. Boston terriers are very easy to train and make for great family dogs and friends.
Irish Setter. A very affectionate dog, the Irish setter is a very good choice for families due to its liking for children and constant happy playful attitude.
John Williams Dog Training
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Parrotlet behavior - how to raise my baby??
Our family just adopted our first bird - a Parrotlet. What is the best way to socialize and train this new addition to our family? He is almost 6 weeks old. I am still hand feeding him some. He is starting to eat Petamine and I have given him some fresh foods. My questions are:
–How likely are these birds to talk? Do you know of one that says many words or phrases?
–How much should I allow my parrotlet to be out of his cage, and what is the best way to handle him?
–How different is this species from a budgie or similar bird?
I did a lot of research before choosing a bird, but the information for Parrotlet's seems limited. All the websites I have found say virtually the same thing. Anyone with any experience that they can share, would be greatly appreciated!!
watch mya and miguel on pbs.
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Parrotlets are not high on the talking scale but the pet store I managed had a "store pet"..a pacific parrotlet..He would sit on my head and nest down in my hair and ride there for hours, he would go back to his cage when he wanted food and water, then back to my head. He was fairly quiet even with the noise in the store but he didn't like everyone, he was very picky.
As far as how long to let your guy out of the cage depends on the saftey around your house. My lovebird is out all day and follows me around the house when I wash dishes and do other chores..but I live alone and can control what goes on and be sure he is safe.
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13 1/2 yrs. pet store manager and multi bird owner
Parrotlets are delightful little birds. They are true parrots, just very tiny in size. They are fairly quiet by nature and that translates to birds that do not mimic or "talk" much. Some do learn to say a few words. But they are little clowns and have the attitude of an amazon at times. As long as the environment is safe, let him out as much as possible. First thing to do is teach him the "up" command. From that point on you need to stroke his head and body so he gets used to being touched by you. Most birds love to have their neck "skritched" but remember to not be too vigorous since these are tiny little guys. Keep his wings clipped for his safety - unless you have a dog or cat in the house that MIGHT accidentally come in contact with the bird…the bird needs the use of his wings for escape.
They are truly wonderful birds. I had a breeding pair that remained very tame, and I hand fed and raised their babies.
I am not sure what you mean with your question of how different are they? Most all companion birds require the same type of care, and give love and entertainment in return.
Parrotlets are actually quieter than parakeets, but they also are more clownish and playful.
Their life span is not as long as a larger bird, 8-10 years is about average. small birds = short lifespan.
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