Is it because we have five full days of work a head of us? Maybe it’s the stigma that clouds the proverbial weekday?  Why can’t we be more like our dogs who cannot distinguish between Monday or Saturday? Their routines as predictable as morning to night.

For whatever the reason, why can’t we be more like our beloved friend?

Maybe we humans should take a nod from our pets and live each day as a new adventure with a wag in our tails and a bark to back it up, and let the rest just roll off our backs….

As you can see from Brew’s expression, he’s not sure what to make of all the fuss. We did have a few times Brew tried to paw the darn hat off . I couldn’t blame him. What self-respecting Stud Muffin wanted to be caught dead with a silly hat on his head. I had to do what pet owners from the beginning of time had done…I broke out the doggy treats and bribed him.

Without further ado, here are a couple of Brew’s Christmas pictures.

From Brew To You….
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What I feed Brew, and he loves it!

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A picture is said to be worth a thousand words and they couldn’t be more right. Beyond the many pixels creating an image a cherished event or moment in time is captured forever. There’s nothing more special than the pictures of our beloved best friends when they are puppies.

This is a picture of baby Brew staring lovingly up at me just hours after I brought him home. From his oversized paws, ungainly walk and wrinkly mug, Brew has never failed to create an atmosphere of joy and amusement for all who have encountered him.

With all the strife and challenges in our daily lives, one only needs to take a moment to glance down at their pet(s) and remember what a wonderful world we do live in because a special friend(s) lives in it, too.

Have a great Monday.

From Brew To You…
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What I feed Brew, and he loves it!

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Evidence A - Poor defenseless throw rug

I stepped out of the bedroom stretching lethargic muscles happy to be staying in on a shopaholic-traffic grinding-stroller dodging day. As I looked out the back slider soft, blue darkness hinted with a misty layer, greeted me. I stepped over to the warmth of the cast iron stove to only be welcomed by our newly purchased throw rug, chewed beyond recognition. No, the destruction fairies haven’t been by lately. There could only be one explanation and, it was curled up on the couch gazing up at me with lazy sooted eyelashes …BREW!

Yes, he  has tons of toys to chew and play with. Brew, a little over a year old, will still chew certain things once in a while. It does no good to get mad after the fact. So, with a scowl planted firmly on my face, I reached down, grabbed the throw rug and tossed it with a little more force than necessary, out the back slider. I take back my earlier statement, I might be going out shopping today after all….

From Brew To You… 
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What I feed Brew, and he loves it!

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What really blows (no bun intended) is if your four-legged friend does this with a room full of guests. Yep, this happen to me yesterday.

We had family here for Thanksgiving. Brew was lounging on the floor looking so sweet when suddenly out of nowhere, the room became silent and eyes darted from one person to another. A nervous giggle bubbled-up from me. I shrugged my shoulders and pointed a finger down toward the floor at the culprit now laying on his back without a care in the world.

The room broke out in laughter–I’m sure my face was beet red–and we all went back to what we were doing before Brew unleashed his odorous mayhem. Afterwards, Brew’s barking spider mishap became the talk of the evening….great…

Happy Thanksgiving!

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What I feed Brew, and he loves it!

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This happens most days after Brew has eaten breakfast and is not ready for his morning snooze. Not only does he hang over the back of the couch, this action is usually accompanied by a series of whines and deep barks if I do not acknowledge him right away.

This dog never fails to make me smile on a daily basis. There are times I find myself having a bad day, yet Brew’s happy persona reminds me to find joy in the smallest of things. For that, I love this muggy-faced English bulldog even more.

No matter what kind of pet you might have, the unconditional love that they give us daily enriches our lives in immeasurable ways.

Remember to give your beloved pet loving attention each and every day.

From Brew To You…

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What I feed Brew, and he loves it!

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One of the saddest things is the number of people that misunderstand fearful dogs and in trying to make things better for their dogs they actually make it worse. Fearful dogs are nearly always lacking strong pack leaders, and their owners are often the kindest and gentlest people! They want nothing more than to see their dog live the kind of life that all the other dogs are living, happy, fun and free.

What they fail to recognize is that their dog is actually scared because the owner is giving them the message that they are the pack leader. Their dog like many is not able to handle the pressure, nor should they be expected to.

Let me describe a scenario. If you are 4 years old and find yourself in a dark wood with your younger sister and there is a strange noise or a person coming towards you then you may very well be afraid. However if one of your parents were there with you though, then everything would be fine. That is because you would not be in charge! This is how it is for your dog when you make them the pack leader. They are terrified and just want to get home safe and alive.

All the responsibility is on your dog’s shoulders and they are not able to handle it in this human world. There are far too many strange things for them to make decisions about all the time. Eventually they will snap unless you help them.

To help your dog you must first become the pack leader and I suggest that the best way to do this is through watching video rather than reading about it. Here are a few things that you should remember when working with a fearful dog.

1. They can change but will struggle if you try to push it too fast
2. You must become the pack leader – There are some great videos sites now that show you exactly how to become the pack leader, don’t just read about it
3. Ask your friends to ignore your dog when they first meet her
4. People should not approach your dog but wait until she is calm and then call her over.
5. If she doesn’t come over then she is too scared and you must leave her alone.

A good video based web site will show you exactly how to put all of this into place through the use of video so you can sit back, watch and learn.

Establishing yourself as the pack leader is the foundation to any success with fearful dogs. Until you recognize this you and put it in place you will never be in a position to help your dog.

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The first is simple; you must win your dogs mind. If you don’t achieve this first then you will be struggling the all the way. When I talk about winning your dogs mind what I really mean is that your dog looks to you for all the decisions. Before you do anything else watch one of the amazing video sites that show you the 5 Golden rules to establishing yourself as the pack leader. If you aren’t putting these in place then you are setting yourself up to fail. Just at the crucial point where you really want your dog to listen they will go and do their own thing. For sure your dog may play ball occasionally or even most of the time, you may even have a dog that is obedient 99% of the time, however if you want a dog who always listens to you and does as you ask then you need to win your dogs mind.

The second key to success is to motivate your dog. It is really important that you discover what it is that your dog enjoys both in terms of exercise and play but also in terms of a reward. If you can make the experience enjoyable then you will both achieve more and look forward to training.

Some dogs love to fetch, others love agility, and other dogs simply love obedience training, or swimming out into water and retrieve. At least to start with find out what your dogs love is and help them develop this, what I am saying is work with your dog. The other point to recognize is to make training enjoyable reward your dog.

The three main rewards are:

1. Food- anything from a single dry biscuit to a whole piece of sausage!
2. Affection- pats, cuddles, lots of high verbal praise
3. Toys- games, throwing a stick or object, chasing your dog etc

Your dog is always going to work harder if you are fair in your training. Even if you do not want to use food you should make sure that you use affection accordingly when your dog does well

If you want to use food rewards then always follow these simple tips:

• Always vary food rewards
• Do not give food rewards every time
• Never let your dog know what the reward is
• If your dog doesn’t come first time then do not give them the reward

The third key to achieving perfection is practice! Learning how to encourage behavior that is closer to what you want than the last is the third key to success. Again this is where rewards come in so handy! Motivate and then show your dog what it is that you want and there is no need for any negative training!

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When you understand how dogs packs work you soon realize the importance, that pack leader makes all the decisions. If you leave it up to your dog then there a big chance that your dog is going to get something’s very wrong and make a mistake!

In order to understand how to become the pack leader you must first recognize that the following means nothing to a dog….

What car you drive, the size of your house, the money you earn or the fact that you speak languages! Your dog would happily swap all of that for a nice snack!

Asking your dog to sit before her dinner falls a long way short of what you need to be achieving to become the pack leader and walking through doorways is only necessary when your dog is on the lead.

Lastly – dominating your dog is certainly not the way to become the pack leader in fact this can back fire badly on you later on if you teach your dog that physical strength is what it is all about. Whilst you may force your dog into submission it will not be convincing your dogs mind that you are worthy of the position and that you should become the pack leader only that you are a bit of a bully.

So how do you become the pack leader? All dogs worldwide, regardless of breed use the same ways to check to establish the pack leader. The best way to learn about how to put it into practice is to watch it being done on video as I have done through one of the video based web sites. The important areas to take control in are the following:

• The pack leader will be in total calm control when your dog barks and alerts you to danger. This includes anything that your dog may perceive as dangerous and barks at in and around the property
• On the walk your dog should not pull you at a single stage, even the beginning! Learning to walk your dog properly can only really be learnt through video as I have found out!
• If you are the pack leader then your dog should be able to relax and switch off completely inside the house. If your dog is always switched on most of the time and can’t relax then that is your dog on pack leader duty!
• Getting your dog to switch off is directly connected to how you meet and greet your dog after your return home. You need to watch it on video it is so subtle but it is the difference between being the pack leader or the follower.
• Lastly, feeding your dog correctly will establish who is the pack leader and there is much more to it than asking your dog to sit! Also if you have a dog that is “not food motivated” then you may be in for a surprise!

There is one site that shows you – using video – exactly how to become the pack leader and how crucial it is to changing any behavioral issue.

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To be able to make this a fast solution, the trainers (or owners) should build a positive attitude. To feel discouraged and upset will not help in any way. In fact, pets one way or another feel how their owners go through; and that would not accelerate the progress for even a little. As for the owner’s part, irrational expectations must not be made for their pets. As opposed to children sent to school for a 12-year formal education to learn the fundamentals,it is very irrational to spend an uptight 12-week program for your dogto obtain the specified behavior, and earn the respect and discipline required. Bear in mind: all relationships need an amount of work.

It also consists of realizing the dog’s previous training, then deciding upon what specific suitable and feasible changes are required for a more significant effect. You highlight the dog after a day’s work with lots of rewards like treats, and verbal praises such as patting him on the head for carrying out a good job. Take it nice and easy, so as not to jolt and mix up the pet. It’s important to improve the behavior in tiny steps as opposed to a total change at the same time.

Nevertheless, there is a distinction. You have to put in mind that training an older boxer dog is knowing that this dog has been trained at one time. Meaning, it has an established thinking about what acceptable behaviors are, and what behaviors are most not accepted. It requires a large amount of endurance to train an older boxer dog, and must be at the very least typical to obtain the most effective outcome.

But do remember that even though the owner is the master, the dog is still an individual, as it has its very own personality; so a bit give-and-take affiliation is not going to hurt. The bottom line is to take pleasure from the whole teaching-an-old-boxer- dog-new-tricks activity, because you create a better relationship with him. That is the main purpose of boxer dog obedience training.

What you give is what you get; hence being the educator, you are accountable for the way your pet reacts. Dogs are social creatures, and are amongst of the most loyal. In case you have a senior dog around who requires a bit of a push, do not worry; you just need to give your little furry friend some spirited motivation. Who ever said you cannot teach old boxer dogs new tricks?

That saying is supposed to be taken more literally on humans, for we have lots of habits that are harder to get rid of.

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