Although we have heard so many times that training a dachshund is not a piece of cake, but not even impossible. As dachshunds are very intelligent dogs and are stubborn which is very difficult to train them easily. A lot of patience and consistency is needed for training a dachshund. So many dog owners complain about the bad behavior of their dachshunds; it is actually a big problem and it arises when they cannot pay full attention to their dachshunds. The shrewd and stubborn behavior of them always makes them to outfox their owners, but the owners should have to work out on this in order to avoid any mishap during training a dachshund.

In training a dachshund, it is comparatively easy to train the puppies. In early stages you can lead them as they are learning and picking things, and they learn what you want them to learn. Basically from a new born puppy till 12th month, it needs much love, deliberation and good food. In this stage these things should be taken care of. Make sure you keep your puppy out of unpleasant happenings, because they get scared and training will not affect them. However when they grow up they will be used to those situations but in early stages it is fearful for them. There are some stages through which they should be treated accordingly. From 3 to 4 weeks the session for training a dachshund puppy starts, during which it learns how to walk, he reacts to noises, starts to eat solid foods, playing with their mates and exploring things around them. This is when you have to keep you puppy away from sudden loud noises and leaving them alone at home, it’s scary for them. After fourth week till seventh the puppy start to go alone and wander everywhere, it’s a stage that learns how to do things without its mother and also starts weaning. Following this till 12 weeks, the puppy learns simple instructions like ‘come’, ‘go’, ‘sit’ and ‘no’ and etc. always talk in a very gentle tone, if it is doing something that shouldn’t do; just say “No!” do not shout or yell. Educate you puppy to get bedded properly at this time. From 12th week onwards, try to take them on walk, make them familiar with other people and animals.  And make sure you have started the serious training of dachshund, because at this age they feel the changes in their bodies and begin to adjust with those changes. You should act as a leader, giving more time for their sessions. And keep in mind to take hold of training your dachshund more seriously.

Pet parents should get ready to sharpen their pencils Americas best-loved pet insurance provider, Petplan, is dishing a textbooks worth of training tips in a new YouTube series premiering September 2. Whether a dog (and trainer!) is just getting started or is ready to learn some new tricks, these school-themed videos offer instruction on mastering good behavior while safeguarding the pets health and safety.

Each video in the series centers on a different scholastic subject everything from Learning the ABCs to Gym Class and features both a veterinarian and a certified professional dog trainer. Petplan Chief Veterinary Medical Officer Dr. Jules Benson introduces each piece with helpful health information, and CPDT Nicole Larocco-Skeehan, founder of Philly Unleashed, demonstrates each tip with a helping paw from her wonderdog, Uluru. By the end of the series, pups will be ready to graduate with top honors for being a paw-fect pupil!

The Back to School Training Series includes:

Training 101 Training is an essential part of pet parenting but how do pet parents get started? This video paw-fect for aspiring and seasoned trainers alike offers a primer on using positive reinforcement for effective training and advice on what to stock in a training toolkit. (Hint: One of them is totally free, and every pet parent already has it!)

Learning the ABCs Before dogs can read, they have to learn the alphabet! The three core commands introduced in this video Sit, Stay and Come are easy for both trainer and dog to master. And its a good thing, too, since these will form the foundation of good behavior and more advanced training commands down the road. Need another reason to practice them? They can literally be lifesaving.

Gym Class Exercise regimens get boring if theyre not fun, so teaching new tricks can be an exciting way to sneak in a workout. These three commands Sit Up, to build core strength; Spin, to stretch lateral muscles; and Take a Bow, to strengthen the spine also build brain power, and (bonus!) double as fun party tricks!

Recess Good behavior is especially important in social settings, where jumping on visitors, stealing food and begging can land furry friends in hot water or worse, the veterinary hospital. But with practice and patience, teaching a few simple commands can turn the class clown into the pride of the picnic, and save that sandwich from getting gobbled!

Field Trip Training isnt left at the door when its time for a field trip in fact, it can be more important than ever! By learning to teach four commands Sit, Heel, Leave It and Drop It in places with increasing levels of distraction, pet parents can help furry friends focus, and stay healthy and safe no matter where they go. (Which will come in handy when that pesky squirrel streaks by!)

Tune in to Petplans YouTube channel on September 2 to tap into the curriculum and boost the whole familys training IQ just in time to go to the head of the class!

ABOUT PETPLAN Petplan is more than a pet insurance company. We’re dedicated to providing pet parents with the support, resources and tools they need to keep their pets not just survivingand thrivinginto their old age. Simply put, we aim to be the kind of company that will make our pets proud.

Petplan is the only pet insurance company to have been included on Forbes magazines list of 500 fastest-growing, privately held companies in America for two years in a row. Petplans fully customizable dog insurance and cat insurance policies provide comprehensive coverage for all hereditary and chronic conditions for the life of the pet as standard.

Petplan pet insurance policies are underwritten by AGCS Marine Insurance Company in the U.S. and by Allianz Global Risks US Insurance Company in Canada. The Allianz Group was rated A+ by A.M. Best in 2012. For more information about Petplan pet insurance, visit http://www.gopetplan.com, read the Petplan Vets for Pets blog, or call 1-866-467-3875.

YMCA Dallas Turkey Trot 2013 logo

Warm up your Thanksgiving appetite with the Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot! The Dallas YMCA brings family and friends together to start the day in a healthy way. Come join runners, joggers, even walkers for great fun! The Capitol One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot is the largest Thanksgiving Day event of its kind in the United States. Starting from humble beginnings 45 years ago at White Rock Lake, the Trot has attracted thousands of locals as well as those who fly in from all over the world to experience the great destination event.

With the Dallas Marathon taking place just 10 days after, the Trot 8 mile course is popular among local running enthusiasts that are training for an endurance run. The 46th annual Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot expects to draw a record-breaking 40,000 participants to City Hall this year.

Whether you are a serious runner, just beginning your running journey or a family wanting to come be a part of a Dallas Thanksgiving Tradition, the Trot is one of the most fun and popular high-quality events to take place in Dallas each year.

The Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot is truly Dallas way to begin Thanksgiving day. It is so exciting to see the generations of families choosing to start their holiday in such a healthy way, states Gordon Echtenkamp, President and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas.

NEW Turkey Trot Race Course You spoke, and we listened to your feedback! Due to construction around the metropolitan Dallas area, the course has been re-routed to be a more enjoyable run for participants. The Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot offers two different races, with something for every age group and ability, starting at Dallas historic city hall downtown. On event morning, participants begin the race with an enjoyable run or walk through scenic downtown, Deep Ellum, through the Design District, and re-entering downtown with sights of the beautiful Dallas skyline.

Download a PDF of the 8-mile timed/8-mile untimed/5K start course maps here.

NEW Race Start Procedure The 2013 Turkey Trot introduces a new start line and timed runner corral. The start line has been pushed east of St. Paul. Moving the start line east moves the timed runner corral east of Ervay. There will be 3 access points (West, North, and South) to the corral. To ensure a safer and less crowded race, strollers and dogs will no longer be permitted in timed corral. All timed runners must be in the corral no later than 8:40 am.

NEW Race Safety This year, the Turkey Trot is being made safer with RedFlag, a mass notification system used for emergency alerts and other important information. Race participants and spectators can subscribe to be alerted via text or email about breaking safety information and other relevant updates or changes before and during the Trot. RedFlag is a service of PocketStop, LLC. PocketStop is providing the service, in partnership with the Dallas YMCA, to give event participants real-time access to important information and alerts affecting the Trot.

To subscribe to RedFlag, participants can text Trot to 444222 from their mobile phones. Text and email alerts will only be sent when deemed credible; such as important pre-race reminders, last-minute changes, severe weather warnings, or life-threatening incidents.

Dont Forget About Packet Pick-Up Avoid the race day rush and pick up your packet at Lukes Locker from November 20-27 beginning at 10:00AM. A map of the start changes will be located on the back of each race bib. Stay connected with us for race updates by Liking the Turkey Trot on Facebook. Its the fastest and easiest way to stay in the loop regarding the event, updates, results, photos, special offers, etc.

Get Social! Be sure to tag your pictures on Instagram and Twitter with #DallasTrot13, and you may be featured on our feed! Follow us at @Turkey_Trot on Twitter.

For more information on the Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot , call 214-954-0500 or to register or volunteer log on to http://www.thetrot.com.

About the Y The Y is one of the nations leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children regardless of age, income or background to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nations health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in 23 North Texas communities, the Dallas Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. http://www.ymcadallas.org

Wilmington North Carolina Award Winning New Home Builders

Rome wasnt built in a day, and neither were the coastal North Carolina mastered-planned communities. However, folks living in the gated Wilmington NC communities know that it takes time to create the biggest and best residential palace, especially during retirement. The perfect location, design and comfort is what makes a home fit for royalty. Thankfully, some of the most renowned home building companies in North Carolina are leading the way in architectural excellence, and it starts at Compass Pointe with the award winning builder Bill Clark Homes.

In May 2014, the WCFHBA bestowed Bill Clark Homes with the Gold Award for detached homes priced between $ 300k-$ 500k. You will find custom details throughout this 3 bedroom/2 bath home with screened in porch. Spacious great room with fireplace. Marble countertops and pantry in the kitchen. Hardwood flooring in all main living areas and tile shower in master bath. Enjoy fishing from your back yard.

The new homes at Compass Pointe continue to be the icons of perfection in Wilmington, North Carolina. Retirees and new families are drawn to the Wilmington, North Carolina area for the tight-knit community mentality that is illustrated by the southern inspired architecture of the homes, and the upcoming events that mark the beginning of summer.

Year round the gated Wilmington NC communities have something to celebrate. From holidays to local festivals, the coastal North Carolina master planned communities are always up for a party in this vibrant town. Folks have their choice of Broadway shows each year, while there are always art galleries and museums open regularly for a casual stroll downtown. An impromptu visit to see the Wilmington Sharks train for their baseball season is not uncommon for residents, and community roots for their Local Roller Derby team at the Swartz Center in downtown Wilmington regularly. The young ones of the families like spending time at the Greenfield Grind Skatepark, and cheer on their favorite Hammerhead soccer player at the Legion Stadium.

For more laid back entertainment, benefits parties to support Wilmington businesses are attended by owners of new homes at Compass Pointe and other surrounding communities. Fishing tournaments bring in the big bucks for non-profit organizations in need, and retirees have their pick of Fourth of July festivals and events each year. Besides the endless opportunities of entertainment, residents living in the coastal North Carolina master planned communities have a wide selection of home designs to choose from for their retirement.

Check out which homebuilders are earning emperor titles for their spectacular design executions in gated Wilmington NC communities:

BILL CLARK HOMES has been a major player in the Wilmington home building industry. After 26 years, Bill Clark Homes is still operating as a family business with the supervision of one of the three Clark sons. The company offers eco-friendly and energy efficient designs for retirees who desire an earth-friendly home in their Golden Years.

The HAGOOD HOMES legacy has been going strong since the family built their first home in 1841. Three generations of Hagwoods have been building dream homes, and in 1996 the grandson, Jim Kenny, officially incorporated the talent. Jim and his wife, Troy, work together to create stunning residential masterpieces inside and out.

FIRETTI BUILDERS is a veteran to the homebuilding community with more than 30 years of experience on its belt. In 2005, Joe Firetti Sr. was proud to see his son take over his empire, and the community is even more impressed with this companys commitment and dedication for perfection.

HORIZON HOMES is a brand that is easily recognized in the coastal North Carolina master planned communities. This company emphasizes the importance of green practices in their design planning. Horizon Homes work with a range of budgets and ensures quality of their work with an effective 4-Way test.

HERITAGE BUILDERS INC may be new to the industry with a company birth year in 1997, but dont underestimate this homebuilding warrior. Not only does Heritage Builders, Inc. design and build, but they also specialize in commercial construction, realty representation, renovations and simple home repairs. Add in their expertise in solar and alternate energy solutions, and its no wonder why they are bombarded by business year round.

Folks looking to build new homes at Compass Pointe have their work cut out for them with this wide array of available companies. While it is a priority to find the best suited builder, it is an even more important task to enjoy the surroundings of the community. Residents at Compass Point have no problem with that.

This resort-style community is at the top of their game. With downtown Wilmington and the beach in close proximity to the residents, there is endless entertainment outside the gates of the community as well as inside. Community members enjoy the perks of the amenities found within Compass Pointe which include:

COMPASS POINTE AMENITIES

Gated Entrance 10,000 Square Foot Grand Lanai Clubhouse Resort-style Swimming Pool Two Lighted Tennis Courts Basketball Court Kayak Launch Accent Lakes Dog Park 4,200 Square Foot Fitness Center – under construction 18 Hole Golf Course designed by Rick Robbins – under construction

Take a peek at all the Compass Pointe homes available.

Compass Point is the Rome of coastal North Carolina. While the top-notch construction companies build it even bigger and better, the residents are happily enjoy the luxuries of their community and downtown pleasures.

To tour new homes at Compass Pointe and all the homes available, call Bill Boyer of Intracoastal Realty direct at 910-262-5414.

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Training dogs is basically a reflection of how obedient a dog is to it master. If you get to train your dog and if your dog allows itself to be trained, then there goes the sign that you have a very obedient pet. It may seem so easy, but having your dog to obey you is not as easy as asking your maid to get you a glass of water. Simple words won’t make a dog follow your command, because it’s a fact that dogs are dogs, and there is no way that they are humans. Thus, to establish the connection between dogs and humans there is clicker training for obedience that you can use so that it will be easier for you to make your dog follow your every command.

Clicker training has been an effective innovation as far as training one’s dog to be obedience goes. What makes it innovative is that it is grounded on scientific and psychological studies that support the idea behind this kind of training, and in the past years that this is being used, trainers have been always ready to attest that this kind of training is really effective if you want your dog to follow you. Aside from training dogs, this kind of training has been used for almost all sorts of pets ranging from a bird to a horse and even a dolphin. That only shows that this effective training tool is also very versatile in terms of training animals that even if you are not a professional trainer you can easily make use of this training formula to have an obedient pet. Clicker training does improve the obedience of an animal to a staggering rate, and you will be surprised that your pet can do things it has never done before.

Obedience is one of the issues between masters and pets. At times, this results to massive headache for the master who doesn’t know how to tame his pet or who doesn’t know how to make his pet follow. With clicker training for obedience, there will definitely be no more headache for any pet owner, for every pet owner can easily make his pet follow his every command.