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Training your dog to use a bell when he needs to go out

Started by jans on July 23, 2008 2:34 PM

Has anyone ever trained a dog to ring a bell when nature calls? I have a very bright Teacup Poodle who was trained at a young age to tap a desk bell every time he was taken out. This repetition over time made him associate the need to go out with ringing the bell. He is almost 5 years old now, and I still chuckle every time he taps his paw on that bell to go out. If I am preoccupied, he sometimes will tap it repeatedly (which of course, I think is the cutest thing), and on occasion he will pick it up in his teeth and throw it at me! He has a wonderful sense of humor!

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Long-Life Tips

Be Strong

Many people who are 80 years old can no longer climb a flight of stairs, lift 10 pounds, or even get out of a chair. They are frail because they stopped moving. If a muscle isn't used, it shrinks. So start a strength-training program and stick with it. ... View slideshow >>

Incontinence

Behavioral Therapies

Behavioral therapies can help you sense when your bladder is filling and help you delay urination until you reach a toilet. Kegel exercises: Clench the muscles that you use to stop urine flow, hold tightly for five seconds, then rest for 10 seconds. Repeat for 10 to 20 sets, three times a day, to strengthen your pelvic muscles. Bladder training: By adhering to a timed urination schedule, with... View slideshow >>

Exercise & Fitness

Fact or Fiction? Quiz Yourself on Getting in Shape!

Posted April 28, 2008 12:47 PM

Every day we read and hear conflicting information about how to exercise and about what works. One method elongates, another creates bulk; one technique spot reduces more than another; the more creative or difficult the routine the more effective it is; and so on. Today, let's take a look at a few popular misconceptions that are perpetuated even by some of us professionals in the business, versus Read more...

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Dating

Love Doesn't Have to Be Blind

Posted August 27, 2007 3:32 PM

Predict his jerk quotient. Dr. John Van Epp, Ph.D, says "much, if not all, of what a person will be like can be clearly predicted during dating." He says he can teach you How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk. Van Epp created this marital selection training program for singles to learn how to end a destructive relationship before taking wedding vows. The video series can be Read more...

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Exercise & Fitness

Don’t Put Your Workout in Winter Hibernation

Posted August 27, 2007 3:30 PM

Are darker evenings and cold mornings tempting you to put your workout into winter hibernation? Resist the temptation, says the American Medical Association, because the benefits of regular physical activity are just too important. Regular exercise not only builds strength, endurance and a healthy heart, it can improve your ability to handle stress, get a good night's rest and maintain your Read more...

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Weight Loss

Training Smorgasbord

Posted August 27, 2007 3:29 PM

Get pumped up with ideas from Weight Training at NutritionalSupplements.com. You'll find a virtual smorgasbord of weight and fitness routines, tips and comments submitted by visitors to the site. Some programs are designed for all the major muscle groups, others spot train specific areas of the body. You may want to select a crossover program that includes running and weights for an all around Read more...

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