July--September, 2001

HOT WEATHER TIPS FOR SUMMER!!

Summer is here. When the weather forecast calls for hot and humid days with temperatures in the 80's, 90's or higher, it means it will be uncomfortable not only for people, but also for their pets. We covered some hot weather tips to help your pet beat the summer heat in our Summer 2000 issue:

http://www.dogskool.com/web/news/summer2000/index.html

If a dog jumps in your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer."
          --Alfred North Whitehead

NO TIME FOR TRAINING? THINK AGAIN...


Ideally, you can practice your obedience training with your dog throughout every day. If you are washing dishes, put your dog in a down/stay on the kitchen floor. When doing laundry, put him in a sit/stay while you load the machines. The important thing to remember is what behavior you have given him and for how long. If it's a five minute down/stay, check the time on your watch. Don't forget the command he's supposed to be doing or he may wander away when your back is turned. If he breaks the command, calmly take him back to the original spot and again give the command he was supposed to maintain. When the allotted time is up, release him with your regular release command ("okay", etc.) and give him lots of praise.

In the beginning your chores may take twice as long, but it's an easy way to slip in a few minutes of obedience training when you don't have a lot of time to practice.

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