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Beggars Can’t Be Choosers: How to Stop Your Dog from Begging at the Table


Staff Writers |

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When you sit down to eat dinner, does your dog try to get in on the action? It's hard to resist sharing your meal with your dog when he looks up at you with those eyes, but begging can quickly become a problem. To help owners teach their dog to kick the bad habit, the AKC offers tips on how to stop
begging at the table before it becomes a nuisance.

Be consistent: Do not give in when your dog begs you. You need to ignore the begging all the time, and make sure friends and family members do the same. Consistency is key to changing your dog’s behavior.

Feed your dog before yourself: You should feed your dog before you sit down to eat. That way, you’ll have a dog who is not hungry and is more apt to settle down. Make sure that your dog's mealtime is sensational and your dog will be less likely to beg for your food.

Teach basic skills: Another way to manage your dog during meal times is to have taught basic skills such as a reliable down-stay. This alternative behavior can be used to deter begging.

Reward good behavior: Don’t forget to reward your pooch for a job well done. If your dog has been well- behaved throughout the meal then take one of his favorite treats eg. real chicken and put it in his dish. Your dog will learn this routine and might start to wait by his dish for a treat

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And why is he sweating

STEP SEVEN - KNOW YOUR GENETICS

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To be an effective breeder, you should have a basic understanding of the science of genetics. Everything about your prospective puppies' health, soundness, looks, and
temperament will be determined by the genes passed on by their parents, and by their parents before them. Therefore, the selection of a mating pair should not be made solely on the basis of the dog's or bitch's looks (or temperament or soundness, etc.), but should be based on an understanding of how the animal's genes contributed to its looks and of how those genes are passed on and expressed. That is why it is essential to study the pedigrees of your mating pair. The more knowledge you have as you make your selection, the more likely you are to produce a litter with the qualities you desire.

You should also be well-versed in the genetic problems that affect your breed. Genetic defects can occur in any breed and can affect any system in the body. Some genetic diseases may occur in many breeds; others occur in only one or a few breeds. The following is a brief explanation of how genetic defects may be inherited and expressed.

Diseases that follow a dominant pattern of inheritance need only one abnormal gene. That is, if only one parent is affected, the
condition will show up in each successive generation. Some individuals may be only mildly affected with the condition, making it difficult to detect. In such cases, the condition can mistakenly be thought to skip generations.

Diseases that follow a recessive pattern of inheritance occur in homozygous individuals, meaning dogs with two abnormal genes. Dogs with one mutant and one normal gene are
heterozygous, and they are carriers of the condition. They appear normal but can pass the abnormal gene to their offspring. Recessive mutant genes can be passed through many generations before emerging in the offspring of two dogs that carry the same genetic mutation.

Polygenic disorders result from the cumulative action of a number of different genes. The exact number of genes involved
and their individual functions are difficult to determine, and the pattern of inheritance tends to vary from family to family. Polygenic inheritance can sometimes mimic either dominant or recessive inheritance, and this feature may lead to erroneous conclusions regarding the type of underlying genetic abnormality.

Chromosomal anomalies -- defects in chromosome number and structure -- can also cause genetic diseases. Dogs normally
have 39 pairs of chromosomes on which genes are located. Major abnormalities in chromosome number and structure can
produce serious defects.

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PerfectlyPerfect:
No bruh. I saw the quality I liked and I went for it. I'm not really concerned with the state I'm buying from. Also, there's nothing like "Anyhow" dog #Peace

okay sir.

PerfectlyPerfect:
So I called the driver just now and he said he'll deliver to owerri either at night or tomorrow morning, that the road is very bad.
I'm like "Choi! After I don already begin dey prepare to bring canopy and chairs and host a welcome party for the puppy. what a disappointment.
But anyways every disappointment is a blessing. I decide to pray for journey mercies for the puppy, and cover the roads from Ibadan to Owerri with the blood of Jesus

That puppy must arrive safely in Jesus name.
Oya nairalanders, help me shout a big AMEN

why go as far as Ibadan when you can get quality in Owerri. And I guess they've sold anyhow dog to you.

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This is wickedness. If you know you cannot take care of an animal, why buy it?

It may interest you to know that; not every divorce or marriage failure cases we see or witness in Nigeria was as a result of the works of Our Village people. Some of the causes are from the wives and today we shall be looking at the types of wives that need to change their ways to avoid Marriage Failures.

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1.- Grandmother wife – completely ancient in thoughts, deeds, and appearance. No romance, ties a wrapper to bed and refuses husband's move everytime...

2.- Office wife –she is happier at work than at home, leaves all home functions to nannies and maids...

3.- Acidic wife – caustic tongue, can inspire suicide with the things they say,abuses her husband/in-laws or relatives or anyone from morning till night without getting tired, can stay moody for days without making their worries known and you wouldn't just know what's wrong with them, their happy mood comes up once in a week in their time table...

4.- The Aide-de-camp wife – has zero tolerance for any other woman working with or around her husband...

5.- Dustbin wife – extremely dirty & unorganized – the entire house is always in disarray, always looking unkempt with rough hair do,body odor,torn and dirty undies...

6.- Pampered wife – unrealistic, doesn’t want to be scolded (or she may break down), wants to be treated like she was in her father’s house, spoilt,loose,hates to be corrected...

7.- Party wife – only interested in pleasure, unavailable every weekend,invests so much on wears for parties, borrows when there's no means...

8.- Headmistress wife – richer than the man, she combines that power with arrogance and pride to torment the man,too strong to be bent...

9.- The boxing partner wife – no submission, constant contest for leadership. Has a timetable of chores/sex for the man...

10.- The Dictionary wife – does not welcome any opinion, must do as she pleases, have her way at all times,she's perfect and knows
more than all...

If you're one of these wives, there's still enough time to change and get the heart of your husband freely as if he's being charmed.. The returns OR your husband's good treat thereafter would look like a magic to you... Trust me

keep them coming....

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STEP SIX - CHOOSE A SUITABLE MATE

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When selecting a breeding partner (most likely a sire for your dam), there is a simple principle to bear in mind: mate animals that complement one another. Choose a dog whose bloodlines will strengthen your bitch's weaknesses and emphasize her good qualities. For example, if your bitch's coat is not as good as it might be, then find a partner with a good coat, from a line
of dogs with good coats. Of course, practicing this common sense maxim can be very complex because you must weigh all the factors that contribute to the dogs' traits and appearances. This is an area where research and the advice and experience of other breeders are invaluable.

Two vital factors to keep in mind as you make your selection are temperament and health.

Temperament is a hereditary trait in dogs, although it can be influenced by other external factors. Selection over many generations eventually produced breeds with the correct temperament to pull sleds, follow scent on trails, or retrieve game. The inheritance factors of temperament are complex. However, you should never consider breeding a dog with a questionable temperament.

As far as health goes, you should be aware that dogs are subject to many hereditary defects, some of which are potentially crippling or fatal. If you breed, your goal should be to produce dogs that are not affected by the major known hereditary diseases occurring in your breed.

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cc: Lalasticlala

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forreelinc:
Wat abt blockos and straff

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1. Installmentally:

This “word” is a favourite of many Nigerians, but, sadly, it simply does not exist. You won’t find it any reputable dictionary. The correct thing to say when “installmentally” comes to your mind is in _"instalments"_ or _"by instalments"_.

2. Plumpy:

Nigerians use _“plumpy”_ when they want to say that someone is chubby or slightly fat. The correct expression is _plump_.

3. Disvirgin:

This particular “word” is used severally on a daily basis, especially by Nigerian men when they intend saying that a woman has lost her virginity to a guy. The correct word to use, however, is _"deflower"_, because “disvirgin” is not a word.

4. Crosscarpeting:

This is a favourite of Nigerian politicians and political analysts alike. They use it when they want to say that a politician has dumped his political party for another party, usually a rival party. The right terms to use when describing this scenario are _"party switching"_, _"defection"_ and _"crossing the floor"_ and not “cross-carpeting” or “crosscarpeting.”

5. Go-Slow :

The word go-slow exists, but not in the way Nigerians use it. A “go-slow,” in the peculiarly Nigerian context, is a situation in which road traffic is very sluggish due to vehicle queues. However, go-slow in the English language actually means _"an industrial tactic used by employees whereby they intentionally reduce activity, productivity and efficiency in order to press home some demands"_. When this happens, you say that work in the office, factory or organization is at a go-slow. The correct terms to use when road traffic is very sluggish due to vehicle queues are _"traffic jam"_, _"traffic congestion"_, _"gridlock"_, and (less technically) _"hold-up"_, not “go-slow.”

6. Cunny:

“Cunny” is not found in authoritative dictionaries, but it can be found in some slang dictionaries. Over there, it is a slang used to refer to a woman’s private part. The correct term to use is _"cunning"_ (which is used to describe someone that is being deceitful or crafty) and not “cunny.”

7. Opportuned:

There is nothing like “opportuned” anywhere in the English language, but that has not stopped its blatant use by all and sundry in Nigeria, including journalists and writers. The correct word is _"opportune"_. The word opportune is an adjective; therefore it has no past tense. An adjective has no past tense. However, some verbs can function as adjectives or adverbs in a sentence. These verbs are called participles and they do have past tenses. They are not pure adjectives. Examples of participles are fattened, amused, disgusted, mystified, overwhelmed, upset and bored. Be that as it may, opportune is a pure adjective and not a participle, therefore it has no past tense. Opportune means appropriate or well-timed.

8. Alright:

“Alright” is a misspelling of the term _"all right"_. All right is used when you want to say that something is adequate, acceptable, agreeable or suitable. To hardcore English language linguists, “alright” is not a word. However, its usage is gaining traction and it’s increasingly becoming acceptable. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary – which is considered the gold standard among American English speakers – has recently drawn a lot of criticisms for its permissiveness when it began indexing some otherwise colloquial and street language terms, including “alright.” Most linguists disagree with the gradual acceptance of “alright” as a word by the public and even the media, while those in the minority are “alright” with it. �

9. Wake-Keeping:

“Wake-keeping” exists only in the imagination of a few English speakers. As a matter of fact, there is no such thing as “wake-keeping.” The correct word is _"wake"_ and not even “wake-keep.” Both “wake-keeping” and “wake-keep” are ungrammatical.

10. Screentouch:

This bad grammatical expression gained currency in Nigeria and neighbouring West African countries with the influx of made-in-China stylus pen touchscreen not-so-smart phones in the mid 2000s. It was a novelty then; many in Nigeria had not seen it – or even thought such advanced technology was possible – before. So, they looked for a name to call it and “screentouch” came to mind, after all you just touch the screen and it starts working. In case you’ve still not figured it out yet, the correct thing to say is _"touchscreen"_ and not screentouch.

11. Trafficator

There is no word like this. Nigerians use it when driving and want to alert other road users that the driver wants to turn to either left or right. The correct term is _"indicator"_ as a sign to indicate that the driver is either turning right or left.


Do have a great week of less grammatical blunders.


Feel free to add your own let's educate ourselves.

feel free to drop your question here!

questions are allowed

STEP FIVE - UNDERSTAND THE COMMITMENT

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Raising puppies is a full-time job. During the first couple of weeks the dam normally takes care of the puppies' needs, but complications, such as a dam with no milk or an orphaned litter, may arise. It is the breeder's responsibility to provide a safe, warm, dry place for the puppies and proper food and water for the bitch.

Puppies are even more work (and more fun!) when they are weaned. The extra feeding, cleanup, grooming, training, and veterinary care adds up to a lot of hours -- and not much free time for you.

Another factor that you must consider is the financial cost of having a litter of puppies. From the genetic screening and health
tests before breeding to the extra food, supplies, and medical care required after the puppies are born, the cost of whelping and raising puppies can be very high, especially if complications arise.

Responsible breeders make sure that their puppy goes to an owner who will provide it with the same love and devotion for life that the breeder has provided. This means careful screening and evaluation of each person or family interested in getting a puppy.

Responsible breeders learn everything they can about their breed and know all the pros and cons of ownership. It is important to share this information -- including the negative aspects -- with prospective puppy owners. You should be ready to explain why a dog requiring a lot of coat care or training may not be the best match for a workaholic or why a tiny dog may not be appropriate for a family with small, active children. You
should be committed to placing puppies with owners who will provide excellent care.

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my friend Pit Bull puppies will be ready in six week time.. contact me if you are interested

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WanyeKest:
THE GSD PART YOU MENTIONED, I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO NOTICED
SO SAD THAT PURE GSD ARE BECOMING SOOOO SCARCE. THIS IS BECAUSE WE DONT HAVE A KENNEL CLUB ASSIGNED TO THE BREED in Nigeria.
IF WE HAD
the purity will have been a past issue

we have a GSD club called The German Shepherd Federation of Nigeria...


Though, I will say, they are having some in-house arrangements.

WanyeKest:
Can the local dog be improved on?

There seems to be a indirect standard for them
FAWN/GOLDEN COLOR
SLIGHTLY MUSCULAR BUILD
MOST TIMES, DICHROMATIC (TWO BODY COLORS)
ALMOND EYES
LONG FOXY SNOUT
STRONG IMMUNITY
ETC.

CAN THAT BE HARNESSED TO PERFORM A FUNCTION IN AN AVERAGE NIGERIAN'S HOUSEHOLD?



OP BIG UPS I DEY FOLLOW YOU 24/7

From the first question:

Can the local dog be improved on?

The answer is a big YES

From the Second;

CAN THAT BE HARNESSED TO PERFORM A FUNCTION IN AN AVERAGE NIGERIAN'S HOUSEHOLD?

Yes, they can be harnessed to perform a function in a Nigeria Household... Only if the right protocols are followed.

Lalasticlala please get more people enlightened

You can drop your questions here.....

STEP FOUR - BREED TO IMPROVE

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The motto of the responsible breeder of purebred dogs is "Breed to Improve."

Every dog is the best dog in the world to its owner. Responsible breeders, however, know to avoid "kennel blindness" -- in other words, they take a step back and honestly evaluate the good and bad points of their dogs before making the decision to breed. The goal of breeding, after all, is to produce a better dog
and a quality pet.

Examine your dog carefully. Recognize its flaws. If you decide to continue with the breeding process, look for a mate that will
eliminate or balance those flaws. The national parent club for your breed may also provide assistance.

One of the best ways to get an objective opinion of your dog is to test it against others. Consider attending a dog show to
determine how your dog measures up against the best specimens of its breed.

Tellemall:
This is a good point and well agreed with.

Study the dog you wish to breed. Breeding is dedication, it has a pointed aim which is not solely monetary, but with the intent to produce offspring who are better than their parents or bear new traits that one so desires.

There should be a way to promote sensible breeding of dogs and a filter on the topics created here. A particularly bastardized dog on nairaland is the Boerboel. You need to see some disappointing animals touted to be the breed.The Caucasian is heading that way. The German Shepherd was the first to be diluted in that manner.

If Nigerians are told Czechoslovakian wolf dogs are in demand, you can expect to see them touting mules and calling them the real thing. All because of money.

well said

STEP THREE - PREPARE YOURSELF FOR
BREEDING A LITTER

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Breeding dogs has been a passion for people through many centuries. Part art, part science, and total devotion, breeding will show you all the best in the human-and-dog bond. It is exciting and challenging.

Breeding purebred dogs is also time consuming, expensive, and, occasionally, heartbreaking. If you go forward, your underlying purpose should be to improve the breed -- not just increase its numbers.

Breeding a litter should begin with knowledge. Responsible breeders devote time to learning as much as they can about their breed, about canine health and training.

Study your breed standard. This is the official version of the "perfect" breed specimen and should be the starting place for any breeder. The AKC offers breed videos with real-life
examples, and many parent clubs offer more detailed, illustrated versions of their standards for more in-depth research.

Attend dog events. Watch dogs in action and study the pedigrees of those you like. Ask questions of breeders involved in your breed.

Find and attend a local club meeting to meet other breeders.

Read, read, read! Your library, bookstore and the internet are invaluable sources of information about canine health and breeding. - this is where many fall into. They don't know and are not willing to learn.

Nowonder a Nairalander @Tellemall made a very powerful point; which to a very large extent, is Correct. See the comment below

Tellemall:
How is dog breeding a hobby? That is like saying having children is a hobby.

It should not be a hobby.

What is the point of producing so many dogs that people probably don't even want? You'll end up culling the animals unnecessarily.

The most I've seen people do is breed an animal to improve it's qualities. Not as a hobby. As if Nigerians have animal geneticists who will look at starting a new breed of dog.

Play the piano as a hobby. You won't have to kill dogs that way.

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