Dog collars are an absolute necessity to keep a dog under control. There are many different kinds of dog collars available today. A basic collar is priced at around $5 while a personalized designer collar would cost around $50 or more, depending on the options available.

Electric collars are the latest advancements in dog collars. These come with various options for training and controlling the dog from a distance without actually touching the dog. They can be operated from anywhere and are ideal for dogs that need constant attention. There are also electric collars that can control a dog’s bark.

GPS dog collars are the latest advancement in collars. These collars are embedded with GPS technology that helps the owner to trace the dog anywhere in the world. This technology works on a sophisticated satellite communication system. A GPS dog collar has a GPS modem, and a receiver with software incorporated into the system. This enables the owner to track the dog using a mobile phone or cell phone.

When the owner dials the telephone number of the GPS service provider, the location of the dog is sent to the mobile phone through an SMS over the GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) network. A SIM card is inserted into the collar and can be reached from a mobile phone. Any kind of SIM card can be used. GPS dog collars can also be configured to work with the Internet. The location of the pet can be tracked from specific websites. The activity of the dog at the time of tracking can also be tracked. GPS dog collars have frequencies ranging between 900 MHz and 1900 MHz.

Some GPS collars are also used to compel the dog to go back home when he wanders away. The collar contains a device that is set with the maximum distance the dog can go from home. Once the dog crosses that distance, the collar emits a disturbing ultrasonic sound, which gets louder as the dog wanders further away. This would compel the dog to head back to its master.

GPS dog collars are compact, lightweight, waterproof and easy to use. The collar weighs around 250 grams without the belt. There are many manufacturers of GPS dog collars. The price of a GPS collar starts at around $1,000.

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Including your dog into the festivities this Halloween is one of the most fun things you will ever do. Don’t let him just curl up on his pet bed and miss the action when there are many ways he can make the event more enjoyable. At the very least, you should dress him up in a cute little dog Halloween costume, even if he’s a big breed. There are all sorts of styles and sizes available, and the trick-or-treaters that come to your door are going to be delighted to see an adorable hound decked out in an outfit as they get their candy. If you’re having friends over for a party, what better conversation piece than a Chihuahua in a little angel costume? However, there are even more creative and fun ideas for including your four-legged friend into this spooky holiday with dog clothes.

Many parents worry about keeping their kids safe on Halloween. I think that in addition to having adult supervision, one way to increase a child’s safety and enjoyment is to let the family dog trick-or-treat with the kids. You never know, some dog loving homes might just have a little doggie treat on hand for a dressed up canine. Kids can also feel more emotionally secure going up to a stranger’s house and ringing the doorbell if they have their best friend right beside them. One really cute idea is to get the child and dog matching or coordinating costumes. Being so cute might even result in getting more candy!

Another fun idea if you’re putting together a haunted house is to throw a costume on your dog and let him be part of the scare fest. If the event is meant to raise money for a good cause, for example, a costumed doggie host at the front door would be a great draw to bring thrill seekers in.

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A good obedience class to train your Chihuahua is always helpful. However, you don’t have to go to obedience classes. Many classes are especially for handling big, out-of-control dogs and may emphasize force methods to try and dominate and calm these dogs. These methods are not good for Chihuahuas, or any dog for that matter. If you run into instructors and classes like this, you are better off training your Chihuahua on your own or with other small-dog owners.

Old-fashioned force-training methods are ineffective and no fun for your dog either. Chihuahuas respond best to amendable training and only the gentlest of techniques.

Some guidelines to keep in mind:

• Guide, don’t force. Chihuahuas want to please you. Your job is to show them what pleases you. If you force a Chihuahua you might bring out that notorious Chi stubborn streak.

• Punishment does not work. Chihuahuas seldom require anything but a mild correction.

• Accentuate the positive. Reward your dog for behaviors that please you.

• Will work for food. Your Chihuahua will work better for training sessions if her stomach is not full. She will be more responsive to food rewards on an empty stomach.

• Happy endings. Keep sessions short and fun, no longer than 10 to 15 minutes. Begin and end each training session with something your dog can do well.

Chihuahuas are intelligent. Just because your Chihuahua lives a life of leisure does not mean she can’t learn tricks. Chihuahuas don’t hunt, herd or guard so they don’t have an opportunity to show off like some of the other breeds. Obedience and agility trials give Chihuahuas a chance to show what they can do. But you don’t have to compete in the competitions to enjoy training your Chihuahua. Training should be a fun time for both of you. Chihuahuas need to have some kind of schooling.

Clicker training works well for Chihuahuas. In clicker training you teach the dog that a “click” sound signals a coming reward. A clicker signal is used because it is fast, noticeable, and something the dog otherwise does not encounter in everyday life. Once the dog associates the click with an upcoming reward, you wait for the dog to do the behavior you want her to do. The instant she does so, you click to tell the dog her behavior deserves a reward. Then you give her the treat. If the dog makes a mistake, no treat. You just wait for her to do it right, then reward with a treat.

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The most common oral condition suffered by dogs is periodontal disease. This disease affects the tissues that surround and support the teeth. Plaque is the usual cause of periodontal disease. It gradually covers the teeth, quickly hardening into tartar.

The bacteria in plaque irritate the gums, causing them to swell. This swelling is called gingivitis. Each day the gums grow more inflamed, producing other damaging bacteria, causing the gums to recede. Over time the tooth becomes loose, followed by tooth loss.

Aside from being very painful, and the possible loss of teeth, periodontal disease can become a reservoir of infection and bacteria to the blood, and from the bloodstream, to the vital organs, such as heart, kidneys, lungs, and liver. Common symptoms of periodontal disease are consistently bad breath, yellow to brown masks on the teeth, reddened gums and exposed tooth roots, reluctance to eat, drooling, difficulty in chewing, and mouth pain, usually shown by pawing at the mouth, or rubbing his face against the ground.

All dogs are at risk, especially in dogs with small mouths, short muzzles and flat faces, as well as senior dogs. Tooth brushing on a regular basis can minimize plaque buildup, and regular visits to the vet can identify any hidden damage to the teeth and gums before it gets out of hand.

Treatment can range from tooth brushing, descaling, usually carried out by the vet with the patient under a general anesthetic, to advanced dental-surgery techniques. Early detection is the best treatment of all. Controlling your dog’s diet can have a big impact on his teeth. Dogs who are fed mostly soft foods suffer more periodontal disease than those who must chew.

Help your dog maintain his good health by frequent visits to the vet, regular tooth brushing, maintaining a healthy diet, and occasionally giving him a chew toy or bone. The benefits will last a lifetime.

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Does your little toy dog know who is in charge? Or do they think they are in charge? Some people are not bothered that their little toy dog seems to run the household and may mistakenly call this being “spoiled.” A better description would be lack of training or failure to set limits. The life of a little dog can become dangerous without some official “human” rules.

Dogs have excellent ability, senses and ways of communicating with us. They do need to learn the limits of living in our human society without allowing them to be “little people” who can just do as they please. Dogs are like children. They feel more secure and understand how they fit into the world around them when rules and limits are set for them.

Because small dogs are less dangerous and are capable of doing less harm, aggressiveness is often overlooked and uncorrected. People often put up with a small dog’s aggressiveness. However, all dogs are much more enjoyable when they are well mannered. A toy dog with good manners is an ideal companion. Teaching good manners to your small dog will allow him to be welcome everywhere he goes.

Obedience commands are the ideal way to teach small dog manners and prevent or correct problems. The first thing any dog or puppy should hear when he is headed for trouble is a stern “NO!” He must learn this word means to stop immediately whatever naughty thing he is doing. That “NO” should always gains his immediate attention. Remember to praise him when he does the right thing.

For a puppy to remain safe he needs to learn four or five commands. Teaching him the command “Wait” will keep him from jumping out in front of a car. Sit, Stay and Come are the other important commands to teach your toy puppy for his own safety. The commands of “Leave it” and “Out” are also important commands for the curious toy puppy. Begin training your toy puppy as soon as he has settled into his new home. Buy a good training book especially for the toy puppy and look for the gentle training methods. Even better is training classes with a professional trainer. Definitely learn whether or not the trainer has ever worked with toy breed dogs and puppies.

A toy puppy should also be taught to lie on his side at a very young age. This training is especially valuable for the toy breeds that have a lot of hair and will require regular brushing.

Even though your toy breed puppy is very small, and quite easily to pick up, and carry around, train him to wear a collar and leash as soon as possible.

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