Pitbull Puppy Training - Simple Tips For Creating the Perfect Family Pet

For the longest time I put off Pitbull puppy training. I don't know, maybe I thought that "Rocco", our Pitbull puppy, would train himself. At first I was clueless about training any kind of puppy.. However, my wife Laura and I followed the advice of a Pitbull handler, and followed these training tips.

Pitbulls, in general, have TONS of energy! Consequently, it is important that they get plenty of exercise. Make sure that before you bring a Pitbull into your life, that you are able to provide adequate channels for your puppy to release energy. It is sad to see Pitbull owners who keep their puppies tied up or in a confined area. It is very difficult for Pitbull puppy training to be successful with a hyperactive dog.

In fact, whenever it is possible, obtaining a 2nd puppy can accomplish two important objectives. The 2nd puppy can provide a playmate for your Pitbull, which will allow your puppy an outlet for energy. Also, interacting with another dog is a great way for your Pitbull puppy to get used to being around other dogs.

Pitbulls have the reputation for being aggressive toward other dogs. Consequently, your Pitbull puppy training should include introducing your puppy to other dogs at a very early age. Allowing your puppy to be around small children is good training as well. Introducing them to as many new social situations as possible is a great way create a "sociable" pitbull!

Pitbulls are quite intelligent, and training can begin at a very young age. Generally speaking, one word commands such as "down" and "No", can begin as early as 9-10 weeks. Each family member should be consistent in training Pitbull puppies.

As your dog's attention span increases, more advanced training can begin. When the more advanced training begins, one family member at a time should initiate the training sessions. They should be no more than 10-12 minutes.

How to trim dogs nails

The most important reason for trimming your dog’s nails is because it can be painful for your pet to walk around with such long nails, the nails will eventually curl up and dig into their skin especially the dew claws.  Leaving your dogs nails uncut can lead to infection by the bed of the nail, bleeding as well as broken nails. Another reason why people trim dogs nails is because they don’t want the dog to scratch up their floors and furniture. Not trimming your dogs nails is also a safety issue as your do can easily scratch family members while playing.  This is especially important when you have little kids as they will be spending a lot of time with your pet. `

One important fact to understand is that dogs hate getting their nails trimmed. As an owner of an American Pit Bull Terrier I know it is  not an easy task to trim dogs nails unless he or she is trained at an early age.  Most people are not experienced dog owners and do not know the importance of early puppy care thus not feeling their feet as a baby or getting them used to the clipper along with treats.  By the time your puppy reaches 6 months of age their nails will come into your attention along with their rough play, now trimming becomes a priority.  If your dog is not used to the trimmer by now it is very difficult to hold him or her by yourself, you will need another person to hold the dog while you get the work done. You also have to be careful not to cut too much of the dogs nails during their first time, you do not want to scare them, just clip the tips off for now.  Nail trimming is easier on a dog with light colored nails as you just cut the white part off and don’t cut close to the pink. Dark colored nail tips however are for the experienced, as you do not know how much to cut off as a beginner, in this case just cut the tips off till you and the dog gets more comfortable with it. Here is a picture guide to the right on how to trim dogs nails for beginners. If you accidentally cut too much of the nail be sure to have a styptic powder in handy this will stop the bleeding, you can find this at Petco.

There are many tools on the market to trim your dogs nails one of the best tools i recommend is the Safari Nail trimmer with safety stop. You can buy it from PetCareRx.

My American Pit Bull terrier hates having her nails trimmed and it is often a hassle for even the professionals at Petco to trim her nails. I paid ten bucks to trim her nails at Petco once and their staff just couldn’t get most of the front nails however they managed to get the hind legs.  From that day on I just let her run around in the concrete floor outside and that seems to do the trick and it slowly files the nails so that it never gets too long or too sharp. In order for this trick to work your dog should have a proper nail cut at least once and then the concrete will take care of the maintenance part. This is indeed a hassle free way of maintaining your canines nails but for those of your who do not have this luxury early puppy familiarization is a must.  Reward your puppy with treats after each nail is clipped and never cut too much of the nail so that they are not scared at the sight of the clipper.  Here is a great video to assist you, Happy clipping!

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No shedding dogs

So you love dogs but you are allergic to them, I can safely tell you that you can still have a dog. There are many hypoallergenic purebreds and hybrids of dogs out there. Usually people get no shedding dogs to help keep the allergens down to a minimum. Shed free dogs does not mean that you still cannot develop allergic reactions to them. Allergies can still occur from the dogs skin and saliva.

There are many low shedding breeds that are not listed here but popular ones include the Yorkshire Terrier, Poodle, Shih Tzu, Maltese, Havanese, Portugese water dogs, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Schnauzer, Tibetan Terrier, Toy Poodle, Welsh Terrier and Whippet. These dogs shed very little but may still require grooming or light brushing.

Remember that no shedding does not mean that you may not be allergic to these dogs so it is a good idea to do a trial visit before you make a decision. Count on spending a few hours with them to see if you are experiencing any sort of allergies some reactions are almost immediate. It will be well worth it in the long run if you are that much into finding mans best friend.

From my personal experience, some people may be able to tolerate short haired dogs even if they shed. I know I am allergic to shepherds and not so allergic to short haired dogs such as pit bulls and boxers. Everyone is different and your allergies as well as the severity of it vary from person to person. Always remember that all dogs require some form for maintenance care that comes with the responsibility of owning a pet.

 

Clive Davis, Stevie Wonder, Kevin Costner & Others Line Up To Remember Whitney Houston At Funeral

Music mogul Clive Davis, actor Kevin Costner and singers Stevie Wonder and Alicia Keys were among those who gathered to remember the life of tragic superstar Whitney Houston during a private funeral service in her native New Jersey on Saturday.

With flags at half mast across the state, grieving friends and family members shuffled inside the singer's childhood place of worship, the New Hope Baptist Church, in Newark to mourn the loss of the music icon.

Bobbi Kristina Brown, Houston's 18-year-old child with ex-husband Bobby Brown, her cousin Dionne Warwick and mother Cissy were all in attendance and the gospel veteran shared her final message to her daughter inside the funeral's program.

It read, "I never told you that when you were born, the Holy Spirit told me that you would not be with me long. And I thank God for the beautiful flower he allowed me to raise and cherish for 48 years. Rest, my baby girl, in peace."

Houston's on/off boyfriend, R&B singer Ray J, and his sister Brandy were also present for the memorial, while New Edition star Bobby Brown made a brief appearance before leaving just 20 minutes later with two of his children from previous relationships in tow.

In addition to Wonder and Keys, Mariah Carey, Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin SparksVivica Fox, Forest Whitaker, director Spike Lee, and talk show host Oprah Winfrey joined mourners at the church to pay their respects.

Soul legend and longtime family friend Aretha Franklin was noticeably absent - the "Respect" hitmaker was forced to pull out as a guest and performer just hours before the event due to health issues.

The touching ceremony opened with a performance by a mass choir singing "The Lord is My Shepherd" as Pastor Joe A. Carter greeted mourners.

Grammy Award-winning gospel singer and minister Donnie McClurkin then sang Houston family favorite "Stand", and filmmaker Tyler Perry stepped up to the podium and told the crowd, "Say whatever you want, God was for her and she is resting, singing with the angels."

Gospel star BeBe Winans fought back tears as he broke into a rendition of "Home", while Bishop T.D. Jakes, who produced Houston's upcoming movie Sparkle, delivered a heartfelt speech and singer Kim Burrell belted out a specially-dedicated cover of Sam Cooke classic "A Change Is Gonna Come" to her late friend, remembering the singer's roots, rise to success, and untimely passing.

Actor Costner broke his silence about Houston's death to express his sadness at the tragic loss of his Bodyguard co-star, stating, "Whitney returns home today to the place where it all began. And I urge us all inside and outside, across the nation and around the world to dry our tears, suspend our sorrow, and perhaps our anger, just long enough to remember the sweet miracle of Whitney."

And he continued, devastated by the idea that their friendship had been cut far too short.

He said, "I was your pretend bodyguard once, not too long ago and now you're gone, too soon, leaving us with memories, memories of a little girl who stepped bravely in front of this church, in front of the ones that loved you first, in front of the ones that loved you best, and loved you the longest. Then bolder you stepped into the white hot light of the world stage, and what you did is the rarest of achievements, you set the bar so high, that professional singers, your own colleagues, they don't want to sing that little country song ("I Will Always Love You"), what would be the point? Now the only ones who sing your song are young girls... who are dreaming of being you one day... So off you go Whitney, off you go."

Costner's moving speech received a standing ovation from mourners.

An emotional Keys then took to the piano to perform "Prelude to a Kiss" and she choked back tears as she said, "I was just thinking about the way that it's so obvious that she just crept into everybody's heart and the way that she was such a beautiful human being. Really, really caring, beautiful, thoughtful, human being."

Longtime mentor and music producer Davis followed and kept his composure as he addressed the attendees: "I can't tell you how moved, touched, inspired I am today by feeling the spirit in this great church and feeling the faith, it's helping me with my grief and my heavy heart... Personally, all I can say is that I loved her, very much. Whitney was purely and simply, one of a kind."

Musical tributes continued with R&B star R. Kelly, who crooned "I Look to You", and Stevie Wonder, who paused to say, "This is such an emotional moment, I just want to stop and give our praise to God for allowing me to be in life at the same time as Whitney."

The ceremony was brought to a close with final goodbyes by the tragic beauty's sister-in-law and former manager Patricia Houston and singer Warwick, as CeCe Winans - Bobbi Kristina's godmother - brought down the house with an uplifting performance of "Don't Cry".

Winans ended the service by leading the church in song as she crooned a portion of Houston's favorite church hymn "Jesus Loves Me" and her brother, Pastor Marvin Winans, delivered a touching eulogy and rousing sermon.

The crowd then rose to stand for the final procession as Houston's casket was carried out of the building to her classic hit "I Will Always Love You". A heartbroken Ray J was seen reaching out to touch the casket as it passed by his church pew and had to be comforted by his sister Brandy as he broke down in tears.

The legend will be laid to rest on Sunday next to her father John Russell Houston, Jr. at the Fairview Cemetery.

Houston was found dead in her hotel room bathtub at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles last Saturday, aged 48. A cause of death has yet to be determined, but Los Angeles police officials have ruled out foul play.

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BeBe Winans Still Stunned Over Whitney Houston's Death

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Gospel star BeBe Winans was stunned to learn of his friend Whitney Houston's death as he was convinced she was "making it through the storm" of her past drug problems.

The "I Will Always Love You" singer, who had a history of substance abuse, was found unconscious and underwater in a bathtub in her Los Angeles hotel room last Saturday.

An autopsy performed on Sunday proved inconclusive and the cause of death has been deferred pending the results of toxicology tests, although reports suggest alcohol and prescription pills could have played a part in the tragedy.

A week on, Winans is still struggling to come to terms with the singing superstar's sudden death, because Houston was feeling so positive about life.

He tells CNN talk show host Piers Morgan, "I think the shock is great because we walked through, I think a darker valley five, 10 years ago. And so, at this point in time... it was, 'Oh, we're making it through the storm', you know?...

"I lost my brother at the age of 48... Whitney was there at the funeral and everything else. And one of the therapists told me... 'It's just hard for us to wrap our minds and accept lower numbers.'

"We can accept when loved ones die at 75 and 80. But when it's 48, when it's 13, it's just hard to wrap our minds around it because we believe that we're going to grow old together, and we believe with this beautiful lady (Houston) that we would grow old together.

"The reality is now, I have to let go, you know? That reality, she'll live in our hearts... and the fond memories get us through this difficult time. But I have to let go of what we thought we would do."

Winans also reveals that Houston found it hard to accept her stardom, adding: "She tried to run away from it. It's wild to one day wake up and the whole world is chasing you.

"She had just played me 'I Will Always Love You' in the hotel room and I said, 'Whitney, that's going to be incredible, it's going to be huge'. She looked at me and said, 'Oh, I knew it'. I said, 'Why are you sighing? Why are you acting like that?' She said, 'BeBe, because the same people who are applauding me with this, are going to be the same people who are going to throw darts at me'."

 

Bobby Brown Honors Whitney Houston At Post-Funeral Concert

Bobby Brown paid tribute to his ex-wife Whitney Houston on stage at a gig in Connecticut just hours after he walked out of her funeral on Saturday.

The late singer's famous friends and family members gathered at a church in Newark, New Jersey to honor her memory, but Brown was seen leaving the service after just 20 minutes.

He subsequently released a statement blaming his premature departure on seating issues, and he took to the stage with his New Edition bandmates in Connecticut later that evening as planned.

During the show at the Mohegan Sun Arena, Brown took a moment to remember his ex-wife and received a standing ovation from the crowd as he raised a finger to the sky and said, "Blessings to my ex-wife, Whitney Houston. I love you," according to E! Online.

He is due back on stage at the Newark PAC venue in New Jersey on Sunday.