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Dog Health Conditions and Terms You Should Know... Part 2-Part2

What You Should Know About Your Dog's Sleeping Habits
It's important to understand your dog's sleeping habits and how they influence .....
...... has skin irritation from contact with the urine, then he may have incontinence.

How Long Should You Run Your Dog For?
Dear Adam:

I have a Shepherd/Malamute "Newt." She's great. I have a couple of problems .....
However, wet spots around the house alone may simply mean that he drinks a lot more and needs to relieve himself often but you are not allowing him outside frequently enough. Straining while urinating and blood in the urine are two signs of bladder stone.

Deafness

Boxer is among the more than 35 breeds of dogs on record to have hereditary sensorineural deafness.

The condition cannot be reversed with medications, surgery or hearing aids. Dogs also could become deaf from old age, toxicosis or infection.

How do you tell if your Boxer is deaf'
Why Don't I Understand My Dog?
I have encountered folks who have complained to me about their numerous (dog) `behavior problems.' And interestingly enough, I usually discover that most of the behavioral .....

He doesn't respond to spoken commands and only responds to you when he sees you.

He keeps shaking his head and pawing his ears or turns in the wrong direction when you call him.
Kids And Dogs Safety Tip Sheet
from David the Dogman

Just this side of Heaven is a place called The Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to .....


He sleeps more than normal and would not wake up till you physically touch him.

But not to worry, you can still have a wonderful companion in your deaf Boxer through sign language.

Dogs have been known to learn as many as 65 command words in sign language. These include signs for, among others, "stop", "potty", "drop it", "stay", "lay down", "sit", "come" and "cookie".

A Fundamental Dog Training Concept You Must Understand
I moved into a new house about 14 days ago.

The funny thing about this house .....

As extra measures, you want to keep the deaf Boxer in a safe environment as he cannot hear approaching dangers like an approaching car. So keep him on a leash and close to you when in traffic or out for walks.

On his nametag, add the word "deaf" so he will not be misunderstood if he ever gets lost. Some suggest putting a bell as well so you know where to find him if he gets lost.

And finally, if your Boxer tested positive for inherited deafness in one or both ears, do not breed him or her.

Daniel Lesser
Dog and Puppy Articles, Pictures and Resources
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