Potty Train

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In the beginning there is our cute little puppy. High expectations for our new best friend to do his/her business in the right place i.e. Out-Side. In spite of all best efforts our expectations sink to the floor along with us as we have to get down on our hands and knees to clean, and freshen up that latest accident. You should see the look on our boy's face! Something becomes clear now "I need a course on how to potty train a puppy?" Well at least make believe when the time of owning a puppy does come since I have a feeling it will be soon. My son have asked for a brother or a puppy and so far..I think the puppy will come first.

You don't have to look far to learn what you need to know about How to Potty Train a puppy. In fact you are right where you need to be. Where is that you ask? It's right here on the web of course.

Really I know after cleaning up that accident for the umpteenth time you need a How to Potty Train a Puppy course right away.

Many how to dog training courses are sold all over the place and it can be hard to know which course is a good one. It's true not all "How to" courses are equal. But you can find the right one for you and feel confident that when you are finished with your little friend he/she will be fully trained without any more accidents.

So what are you looking for from a training course? Mostly it's about the trainer Him/Herself.

• How long has he/she been a trainer? (It's always best to buy a Pro's course)

• The trainer LOVES what he/she does. (This will show throughout their course)

• Has he/she worked with all breeds and sizes of dogs?

• Does he/she have a proven track record?

• Is his/her course reasonably priced?

• Is the course easy to read and understand?

• How soon will his/her course show results?

• On-line courses should have audio and video to show you what to do not just tell you.

• Is the course complete, giving you everything you need to fully train your little friend?

A lot of "How to" courses have a lot of filler information and little real valuable training instructions.

With that in mind you want to find a course that is straight to the point and doesn't add words just to add a few pages to their book. It's amazing how often that it's really the simplest and easiest programs that are the most effective. Your new How to Potty Train a Puppy course should be simple, easy and effective form the get-go. Here's to you and your new best friend. Hope your life together is a long and happy one.

Puppy love

Having puppies is a unique experience. At about four weeks of age puppies are up and moving. They've learned to walk and to play. This is when the potty training process can begin.

Once your puppies are on their feet they'll begin to sniff out the perfect spot to potty. They'll search for it just as a grown dog would. No one wants little puppy puddles and droppings scattered about their floor. That is just what will happen if puppies are not paper trained. Big dogs go outside to do their business. Puppies cannot go outside. Paper training is the only way to give them a safe place to go potty.

Here's what to do. First gather newspapers.

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You'll want a stack of them. Having many on hand is important. You'll want to keep the papers fresh to avoid an unsightly mess and odors associated with it. The weekly newspapers that come in the mail are perfect. Instead of them going into the recycling bin they can be used for puppy papers.

Puppies determine where to potty by scent. They'll choose a spot to do their business where they have done it before. A trick to getting puppies to use the papers is to absorb wet accidents with them. If there's a little puddle next to the papers, or anywhere other than the papers, take a fresh sheet and soak it up. Place that sheet on the papers in the designated paper spot. The puppy who made that puddle will smell the scent of their urine on that paper and will go there again. That means the next puddle is on the papers. It also works to place puppy droppings on the paper. If a puppy has a solid accident simple pick it up with a tissue and place it on the papers. The puppy will get the idea that he needs to do that on the papers.

Paper training puppies is not hard. Be patient and consistent. Catch them going elsewhere and move them to the papers quickly. Thanks for reading and take care!

Next you'll need to choose the spot where you'll want the papers to be. Puppies generally have a "spot".

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As they grow they wander from their spot. The special spot is chosen by either the mother dog or the pet owner when the puppies are first born. Placing the papers near this spot means that the puppies will sniff them and know they are there.

The next step is laying the papers out. Once the place for the papers is determined simply spread out newspapers on the floor. The spread should be two newspapers wide by two long. Layer it three times. The spread of papers will be large enough for all of the puppies to use and the extra layers will be more absorbent than a single layer would be.

Getting the puppies to use the papers is a little more tricky. The way to do it is to catch the puppies going else where and to then transfer them to the papers. Dogs, even puppies, are smart. Tell your puppy to potty on the papers when he or she is caught going elsewhere, and as you are placing it on the papers. After doing this for about a week the puppies will understand the meaning of potty on the papers and will likely go to them when scolded for going elsewhere.

It's a Blog war

Blogging has entered a realm of its own, from fad to industry. People are entering the blogosphere daily, thousands every day. I've been blogging for over 2 years and had no clue I was doing it. It was called "online journaling" and some called it "web diaries" or "blithering idiots writing on the Internet". I tried not to blither, but I just did what I knew and now am known for what I did and continue to do: blog. The evolution from website to blog changes how people communicate. Let's look at some of the development of blogs and help you learn more about blogging and how to blog.

 

A blog is a website or part of a website that usually features one or more of the following criteria:

 

- Editorial Commentaries

- Links to external sites

- May or may not be factual

- Tells stories

 

At one time, a blog would have been called a diary, journal, scrapbook, or storytelling. Which brings us back to the term website.

Many people differentiate a blog from a website. A website is "serious information", while a blog is "not so serious". A website has facts, figures, articles, and educational materials. A blog has a bunch of links, talk and comments, as well as facts, figures, articles, and educational materials.

Truth is, a blog is a website, but the terminology is changing to differentiate between a non- or semi-interactive website and the magic that compels thought and interaction with a blog. Here is something that might be on the cutting edge. It's call Battle of Blogs. Check it out.

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Pets

More and more with the science of select breeding to create the ideal type of pet, we have been breeding dogs specifically for them to be a companion. The American Lamalese is known as a toy dog meaning that they are smaller than average, and bred to be a companion to us. In short, they are a mixed breed. More and more species of mixed breeds have been popping up as we select breed dogs to meet specific criteria for us; more information on the American Lamalese can be found on Central pets and other websites.

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For those who are interested in getting a dog bred specifically for companionship purposes may want to research on the different species available, and their different traits and specialties.

The American Lamalese dogs are small, toy-sized dogs that have been bred for companionship purposes. They are still relatively new specie of dog depending on how you see it as they were originally bred in San Francisco, United States 40 years ago. They were bred by mating Lhasa Apsos with Maltese. Still inbreeding wasn't as easy as we imagine, and it took a lot of careful planning and tries for the breeding of the American Lamalese to be created.

The American Lamalese dogs as mentioned before are not large; in fact, they are quite small. Generally speaking, they will weigh an average of 14 to 20 pounds once they have reached maturity.

They usually come in either white or black, shed minimally, and can be easily groomed. By making them easier to handle, they prove to be a better choice for owners. Because of their special trait, they do not need to be constantly groomed making them a wonderful selection for even the busiest or laziest owner; generally, they only need to be brushed once or twice a week. They have long ears, and a slight wave in their hair. Medium sized and dark colored eyes should be what you look for as light colored bulging eyes are seen as unacceptable.

The American Lamalese is known for their playful behavior who love to play fetch, and chase.

Because of their small size, they can prosper even in smaller living spaces such as apartments, and houses with smaller backyards. They have minimal exercise requirements although exercising with them is recommended as it is healthier for them. Also, they have a friendly and docile behavior meaning that they will easily get along with other dogs, and also children. They are a great addition to any family, and make great loving pets for children.

Soccer Practice

Practice is the key to success in soccer and if you look at most of the top players in today's game, they're people who work hard for the skills they show on the pitch, often taking training to levels beyond the team's sessions. Prime exe: Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan

David Beckham said that he spent (and probably still spends) several hours per week beyond training, practicing his brilliant free kicks. Juninho Pernambucano, one of today's best long range snipers practices shots after hours, from various ranges. And don't think that Ronaldinho or Cristiano Ronaldo's superb dribbling skills were all obtained during team practice, they're also the result of long hours spent with the ball outside of the normal program.

So if you're striving to better yourself and become a quality soccer player, it's mandatory that you practice using soccer drills, either individually, pairing up with a teammate, or with a group of friends or teammates. Here are 3 fun soccer practice drills that I stole from my son's Youth soccer coach and hopefully you'll find them useful in your training plan as well.

1. Soccer Drill for Individual Practice - Juggling

Juggling the ball may not have any accurate use in a match, because you'll rarely (if ever) find yourself the space, time and need to juggle a ball more than twice during a game. However, soccer juggling affects a lot of other base soccer skills and it's also one of the easiest and fun soccer practice drills to try out individually.

Soccer juggling affects your ball control ability, since by constantly keeping the ball in the air, you get to naturally understand how hard or soft the ball needs to be hit in order to control it. In-game, this affects your ability to stop and receive balls, as well as your dribbling skills, which often rely on how well you judge the strength and timing of your touch.

Other skills that soccer juggling has a positive effect on include balance, concentration and the ability to control the ball with both feet. Of all soccer drills for individual practice, juggling has the most benefic effects, so it's well worth saving up a few minutes every day to juggle, either after practice, or even in your back yard.

2. Soccer Practice Drills for Pairs - One on One Dribbling

One on one dribbles work especially well when practiced in a pair. During a match, there will be countless occasions where you'll need to take on an opponent one by one and the only way to practice this is with the help of a friend or a teammate.

It's best if your training pair plays on a complementary position, as in someone that you would usually have to dribble against in a match. If you're an attacker or offensive midfielder, you'll want to practice one on ones with a defender, or defensive midfielder. Same concept goes the other way around.

It could also be a good idea to switch sides every now and then. After you play the attacker and try to get the ball past your pair, switch positions so that you're the defender and he has the ball. This allows you to develop your attacking and defensive skills as you practice.

Also, in order to make this soccer practice drills more fun, you could keep a score. Whenever the attacker passes the ball past the defender, he gets a point. If the defender takes the ball away or stops the attack, he gets a point. Whoever reaches 10 points wins and you get to switch sides and start over.

3. Soccer Practice Drills for Groups - One Touch Passing

If you can find 3 or more teammates to get this soccer practice drill going, it will soon work out wonders to your passing, ball control and agility skills during matches. Here's how it works (I'll assume you have 5 more teammates to work with):

Split yourselves into 2 groups of 3, aligned face to face at a distance of a few yards. Group A starts, with the first player in the line passing the ball to the first player in Group B. After delivering the pass, the first player in Group A moves to the back of the line. The player in Group B receives the ball and one-touches it back to what should now be the second player in Group A and then moves to the back of his own line.

Do this as fast as possible and as accurate as possible, without needing more than one touch. You can play with different distances between the groups and once you get accustomed to the system, you can try passing the ball in mid-air, without allowing it to touch the ball and without the need for a stop. This is harder, as the passes need to be more accurate in order for the soccer practice drill to work.

Getting a dog

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First, are you and your family ready for this commitment and the responsibilities that come with pet ownership? Dogs on average live around a total of 15 years are you prepared to care for one for that long. If you aren't ready, bringing home a dog and learning on the fly can be problematic. Not to say that if you saw a box with a sign hung on it that read, "Free Puppies" you wouldn't be able to take it home, but you might be in for some surprises.
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Purebred or Mutt:
Educate yourself on dog breeds and their temperaments. Some dogs are high-energy dogs and they want to run and jump and bark all the time. Some high strung dogs include: Chihuahuas, Dalmatians, Fox Terriers, and puppies are high energy. Other dogs such as Golden Retrievers, St. Bernards, and Basset Hounds are more laid back and easy going. You should know what kind of dog you would deal with the best. If you have children you need a dog that won't be aggressive and is very easy going. Toddlers who don't understand how dogs think will often torment the dogs, some dogs won't be bothered and others would try to bite the child.

Indoor or Outdoor:
This one is probably an easy choice for you to decide. If you are considering buying a puppy don't mistake their small size, because when they grow up they could be large. If you keep a puppy in your house when they are small it may be hard to send them outside to live once they are half your height and too big for your small living space. If you do send your beloved pet outside you will need to get them a doghouse and let them come inside when the weather is not favorable.

Can You Afford a Pet?
Think of all the items you will need to buy for your new dog, you might need: a dog house or crate, a dog bed, a collar, a license, special medications, gates, food bowls, a leash, a pooper scooper, grooming costs, treats and food. The cost of owning a pet is about one dollar a day. If you can't afford the necessary items and food then maybe you should wait and get a dog later on when you can afford one.
Do You Have Time for a Dog?

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Questions you may want to ask yourself about the time you can devote to a pet. Do you have enough time to potty train a new dog? Are you willing to take time to teach your dog the way you want it to behave? Do you have time to walk your dog on a daily basis? What will you do with the dog while you're at work? What will you do with your puppy when you go on vacation?

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These are just a few items you should know the answers to before you decide to get a dog. If you can handle the financial aspect and are willing to put in the time to teach, train and love your puppy then by all means find that new pet of your dreams.