8 Great Reasons to Use a Dog Crate
         Learn the ways a dog crate can help you raise a well-behaved dog.  
      Crate training a dog offers many benefits. Use a dog crate to:


1. House train your dog. Efficient and humane training aids, crates take advantage of the dog’s natural
tendency to keep his sleeping area clean. However you should crate your puppy only for as
long as he can reasonably control his bladder and bowels.

2. Protect your dog. Crating a dog prevents him from chewing electrical cords or eating poisonous
plants, toxic cleaning fluids or nylon socks (which can tear your dogs intestines). These are only a
few of the dangers awaiting dogs left alone in a house.

3. Protect your property. A crate costs between $25 and $200, depending on the size and where you
get it. That’s a bargain compared to the cost of replacing furniture, carpeting and other belongings
your new dog can destroy.

4. Curb and prevent separation anxiety. You love your dog, but you can’t spend every minute of
every day with him. The crate can help teach your dog to enjoy spending time alone.

5. Introduce chew toys. A dog engrossed in chewing a toy will stay out of mischief. Give your dog
time in his crate with two stuffed toys and he’ll become hooked on his crate and stay out of trouble.

6. Give a time out. A new dog gives you great rewards, but he also can drain you. If your dog becomes
excessively excited or starts nipping, use the crate for a brief timeout. Don’t do this to punish
your dog (never use the crate negatively). Rather the timeout allows your dog to regain his
composure so he can interact appropriately with you.

7. Travel safely. Whether your dog travels by air or car, a crate is one of the best ways to ensure
safety. Additionally, when you stay in a hotel, keep your dog in a crate to prevent damage.

8. Provide security. Crates provide your dog with his own place to hang out. This is especially important
if you have a busy household and children. To encourage your dog to accept people petting
him while inside the crate, praise him and occasionally give him tasty rewards. Also let your
children know not to bother your dog while inside the crate. That’s his quiet time



1. It is not unusual for a new puppy to whine because he misses his mother. Wrap a towel around a
warm hot water bottle and place in the puppy’s bed. A softly playing radio and a ticking clock
might also help.

2. To get your puppy’s attention try shaking an empty soda can with a few pennies in it. The noise
will get his attention.

3. Don’t leave cigarette butts where your dog or puppy can get them. Cigarette butts can lead to
nicotine poisoning.

4. Keep your dog or puppy away from toxic plants. Rhododendron, Japanese Yew, and Lily of the
Valley are 3 toxic plants.

5. If your dog or puppy has an accident, blot as much of the wet as possible. Rub the spot with a
solution
of vinegar or lemon juice and warm sudsy water. Blot a few times and then pour straight club
soda on the spot and blot again. Place a dry towel on the stained area and place a heavy object on
it. If the towel becomes soggy repeat the blotting and place a fresh dry towel over it again

6. When bathing your dog or puppy place a rubber mat in the bottom of tub for a more secure footing
for your pet.

7. Remove burrs from your dog’s fur by working oil into the tangle or by crushing the burrs with pliers.
You can comb out crushed burrs as they lose their holding power.






1. 1 raw sweet potato
2. Preheat oven to 250 degrees
3. Wash the sweet potato
4. Cut down the middle lengthwise
5. Cut (long) lengthwise about 1/3” wide & place on a cookie sheet– single layer
6. Bake in oven for 3 hours
7. This leaves them kind of chewy if you want them crisp bake longer
Pet Tips
Sweet Potato Chews
32 oz. vanilla yogurt 2 tblsp peanut butter
1 mashed banana or 1 jar of baby fruit 2 tblsp honey
Blend all ingredients together and freeze in either 3 oz. paper cups or ice cube trays.
Microwave just a few seconds before serving.
Frosty Paws—version 2
1 ripe banana
4 oz. fat free yogurt
2 oz. water
Put all ingredients in blender and puree … pour into ice cube trays … freeze
Frosty Paws
2 cups brown rice flour 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1 tblsp charcoal (find at drugstores) 1/2 cup fresh parsley
1 egg 2/3 cup lowfat milk
3 tblsp canola oil
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly oil a cookie sheet. Combine flour and charcoal. Add other ingredients.
Drop teaspoonfuls on oiled cookie sheet, about 1 inch apart. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Store in
airtight container in refrigerator
Bad Breath Banishers
Exercise is important for your dog’s health. Exercise is an outlet for your dogs energy and it helps
your dog build strong muscles and bodies.
Without proper exercise your dog can become bored and engage in undesired behaviors. For many
dogs, a walk around the block is not enough. Even if you have a large yard most dogs will not exercise
on their own. They need you to play and exercise with them . There are many fun ways to exercise
your dog outside. You can play catch, fetch, frisbee or tug.
There are also many fun ways you can exercise you dog indoors on those rainy days. You can play a
game of hide-n-seek. Ask someone to hold your dog while you go and hide. When you are ready, call
your dog and then let him come find you. While your dog is looking for you your helper can go and
hide.
Mental exercise can be just as tiring as physical exercise. One form of mental exercise is object
discrimination.
To begin this game, first ask your dog to give you eye contact. Show your dog the object
(ball) when your dog bumps/touches it click, or say “yes”, and treat. This tells your dog the behavior
was correct. Move the ball around so he has to move to touch it. Next add the verbal cue “ball” just
before he touches it. As he touches it click & treat. Repeat these steps with the next item. When you
cue your dog to touch an object, immediately click & treat to reinforce the behavior. If he touches the
wrong object simply say nothing. If he continues to touch the wrong object you didn’t spend enough
time learning the individual objects and you may need to back up a bit.
Exercising with your dog helps you and your dog to grow a good & close bond.
Exercise
When you acquire a puppy or dog, it is a huge responsibility. It is costly and requires a lot work, time
and a lot of love. A well-behaved dog is not born, it is the result of consistent training and care.
Responsible Pet Owner Do’s:

1. Do give your dog lots of time, attention & love. (make him a part of your family)
2. Do fence in your yard or an area to keep your dog home & safe.
3. Do use your leash when ever your dog is off property.
4. Do pick up after your dog if he leaves his waste on public or private property.
5. Do teach your dog good manners & attend local obedience training classes.
6. Do have your dog checked by your veterinarian on a regular basis.
7. Do consider spaying and neutering.

Responsible Pet Owner Don’ts:
1. Don’t acquire a pet on the spur of the moment! -wait until you have the time & money.
2. Don’t let your dog bark at night for an extended period of time.
3. Don’t let your dog leave his waste on your neighbor’s lawn.
4. Don’t forget to brush & bathe your dog regularly.
5. Don’t forget to provide enough food, water and shelter for your dog.
6. Don’t be embarrassed to ask for help with your dog or puppy if he behaves badly!
Why Does My Dog—behave so badly?
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tbl sp garlic powder (not garlic salt)
1 tbl sp soft butter or margarine
1/2 milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour and cheese together. Add garlic
powder and softened butter. Slowly add milk until you form a stiff dough. You may not need all of the
milk. Knead on floured board for a few minutes.
Roll out to 1/4” thickness. Cut into shapes and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
Let cool in oven with door slightly open until cold and firm. Refrigerate to keep fresh
Chicken “N Garlic Bites