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Crate Training Your Dog

Crate training takes some time and effort but is a proven way to help train dogs to avoid soiling your home and other inappropriate behavior. The plastic, metal, or sturdy fabric crate becomes your dog’s “den” and should be just large enough for him to stand up and turn around in.

Crating should never be used as punishment and care must be taken that the dog isn’t left inside for too long. For detailed infor-mation on this dog-training technique, visit www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/crate_training.html

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People for Animal Welfare in El Dorado County (PAWED) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organiza-tion dedicated to

• findingloving,permanenthomesforalladoptableanimalscaredforbytheElDoradoCountyAnimalShelter

• implementingprogramsthatencouragere-sponsiblepetownershipandaddresspetover-populationinourcommunity

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Dog Care Essentials

Your dog gives you a lifetime of unconditional love, loyalty, and friendship. In return, she counts on you for these 10 essentials:1. A collar and ID tag with your name, address, and phone number2. License and rabies vaccination3. Keep your dog on leash when off your property4. Proper shelter and companionship5. Regular veterinary check-ups6. Spay or neuter your dog7. A nutritionally balanced diet, with constant access to fresh water8. Positive training9. Exercise to stay fit (but not exhausted)10. Your loyalty and patience

For more on dog care essentials as well as other informative articles, search the Humane Society of the United States’ website at www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs

Helping a Shelter Dog Adjustto a New Home

A puppy or older dog’s first few weeks in a new home is a critical transition period for the dog. How well you manage this period can help insure your dog will be a well-behaved and loving pet. Check out the Partnership for Ani-mal Welfare’s website at www.paw-rescue.org and click on “Before You Adopt a Dog,” located on the left-hand column of the webpage.

Positive Reinforcement:Training Your Dog with Treats and Praise

We all like to be praised rather than punished. Dogs are no different and the skillful and consistent use of positive reinforcement can help you positively shape your dog’s behavior. For information on this useful training technique, visit www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/dog_training_positive_reinforcement.html

Understanding Your Puppy’s Behavior and Development

A squirming, happy puppy is one of the true joys of life. Understanding a puppy’s behavior and development can help you lay the groundwork for a long and happy relationship between you and your new puppy. For the complete article on “Un-derstanding Your Puppy’s Behavior,” visit www.mobilespca.org

Housetraining Your New Puppy

Contrary to popular belief, housetraining a puppy requires far more than a few stacks of old newspaper. It requires patience, consistency and time. For complete tips and advice on housetraining your puppy, visit www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/housetraining_puppies.html