Adopt a retired militray police dog

Have you ever wanted to adopt a retired police dog?

Well here is your chance. Here is all the info and contact info that you need to find an adoptable dog. Rodney Sparowich is the Military Working Dog adoption coordinator.

Rodney Sparkowich

210-671-5874

rodney.sparkowich@lackland.af.mil

If you are interested contact Rodney and he will send you a list of all the adoptable MWD's(Military Working Dogs). All dogs are kept at Lackland AFB, TX in San Antonio until they are sent out to there new owner. The only cost to you is the cost of the dogs travel. These K9 deserve a great home after putting in 10 or so years in the military and most of them have put there lives on the line.

House Training Tips

Do you have a dog that has accidents in the house?

It is very important to monitor you dogs water and food intake when house training a dog. Remember what goes in must come out. So if you give your dog a huge bowl of water before bed time than must likely he/she will have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. At Mutts 2 Manners Inc. we feed our dogs two times a day. Once when we wake up and once around 5pm. This gives your dog plenty of time to relieve himself before bed time. We also pick up the dogs water bowl 2-3 hours before bedtime. This allows your dog to process the food and water through the body and than he/she can relieve its self before bed. Make sure to give your dog plenty of time to go to the bathroom before bed. Make sure your dog is actually going to the bathroom and not playing around. Do not stand outside with your dog but spy on him/her from the house. Crate training is another great way to help with house training as most dogs do not go to the bathroom were they sleep (future blog on crate training coming soon).

Remember that the only way you can correct an accident in the house is if you actually see it happen. If you come home or if your not paying attention and you find an accident, it is to late to correct that behavior. For more information on house training call Mutts 2 Manners Inc. at 602-503-8885 or visit www.mutts2manners.com

Alpha Dog VS. Beta Dog

Alpha Socialization VS. Beta Socialization

Dominant or "Alpha" Socialization

Dominance is a tendency on the part of the dog to assume control or supremacy in social interactions and relationships. Dominance is most clearly expressed when a dog wins competitions for limited resources such as food and water. In most cases, a dominant dog will strive to achieve rank in a pack or social group. To work effectively with a highly dominant the owner or trainer must gain the initiative in the relationship. However, this is not done simply by "showing the dog who is boss". Attempts to physically punish a dominant dog into cooperative behavior normally results in owner aggression, and dog and owner becoming afraid of one another.

Sub dominant or "Beta" Socialization

Submissiveness is a tendency on the part of the dog to allow other dogs or people to assume control or supremacy. Submissiveness is expressed when a dog avoids or loses competitions for limited resources. A sub dominant dog is driven to behave in a subservient way that will establish its belonging in the pack. These responses are called "submissive behavior". However, keep in mind that a dog's social rank or dominance with respect to its owners is not an index to its quality. A submissive dog will ofter exhibit what is called willingness or eagerness to please. This behavior can greatly facilitate the dogs training if the owner has established a positive bond with the animal.

Group Lessons

Mutts 2 Manners Inc. would like to invite you to join them for group dog training sessions. The winter training sessions will begin on the 21st of November. Class is from 2-3 pm and will continue for 4 consecutive weekends. The cost is 100 dollars. Location will be at Doggy Style Pet Gear www.dogstyl.biz in surprise, AZ. Please call to sign up ASAP as space is limited. We hope to see you all there. Paws In!!