A woman who visited and fed a dog chained to a tree for a year shares her joy at being able to adopt her.

A woman who visited and fed a dog that was chained to a tree for a year has shared her joy at finally being able to adopt her after the owner was forced to give her up.

Laura Seymour, believed to be from Virginia, went to see the friendly akita three times a week and topped up her bowl with nourishment.

She called animal control several times but was told the dog wasn't considered to be being maltreated provided it had a dog house, adequate food and water.

Knowing the owner wasn't caring for her properly, Laura spent a year visiting the pooch, which she named Takia, and regularly took videos of the happy hound greeting her with licks and a wagging tail.

After enduring a snowy winter, Laura became concerned for Takia's welfare in the summer, fearing she'd overheat in the hot sun.

Having taken her mother to visit the pooch, she was compelled to called animal control a final time, and they phoned her back a day later to explain the owner had been asked to surrender the dog.

After their initial encounter, Laura told how Takia began to recognise her car and get visibly excited every time she arrived.

She didn't think anyone lived at the house where the dog was chained up to the tree, and became increasingly attached as she fed her and gave her water.

'I'm like, "Oh my gosh I have to take this dog",' she told Dodo Soulmates. 'I'm gonna have to steal it, I'm gonna have to do something for it. I was like, "No I'll go to jail for this dog".'

She admitted to being 'pretty mad' when animal control visited and deemed the hound to be sufficiently looked after, and told them she'd continue to feed her because the owner clearly wasn't.

Laura jumped at the chance to take on the dog, and she's now thoroughly enjoying her new home

Since being widely shared on social media, Laura has received an outpouring of support from dog lovers across the world, with many praising her kind actions

A year later, worried Takia would be 'dying' in the heat, Laura's mother urged her to try animal control one more time. 

That was when she agreed to take her on - and revealed Takia is now 'so grateful' she gets to sleep in a bed at night.

'It's like, 100 per cent she is so appreciative of everything,' Laura said.

Since her video was widely shared on social media last week, Laura has received an outpouring of support from dog lovers across the world, with many praising her kind actions.

One person who commented on the Dodo video, which has notched up over 10 million views, claimed to be neighbours with the original owner.

'I am so glad she got her!' she wrote. 'I live next door and we also fed her and called animal control and they would tell us the same thing about the house. My husband would bring her food and water and my sister-in-law across the street would too. 

'So animal control must have thought the owner was but they never did. They just yelled at her. I'm so happy she has a good home!' 

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Dog Training Tips - Part One

Here are 10 dog training tips every dog owner ought to know.

1. EARLIER TRAINING. 

Immediately you get a dog, you should begin training in some capacity. It may take some time to catch up if you should start training late. The key to remember is that training is often nothing more than reversing bad habits and behaviors. If you have a young dog, they haven’t had a chance to develop a significant number of these bad behaviors then training will be much easier. If you have an older dog, you really have to unteach, everything the dog knows about behavior and start to reteach behaviors that you want.

2. FOCUS ON WHAT YOUR DOG IS DOING RIGHT. 

Professional dog trainers advice their students to reward their dogs when they do something right. This “positive training” method is in contrast to training that centers on punishment. Dog owners should praise and reward their dogs with treats, new toys or affection for good behavior instead of just scolding them for bad behavior.

 

3. BE PROACTIVE, KEEP YOUR DOG FROM

BEHAVING BADLY IN THE FIRST PLACE.

One of the most important tips that a professional dog trainer will tell his or her students is that good behavior is not just the responsibility of the dog. The owner must make every effort to avoid giving the dog the ability to engage in bad behavior while they are still learning the ropes. For example, if you notice that your dog likes to chew, it’s important to make sure that everyone in the home puts their shoes behind closed closet doors to remove temptation.

 

4. STOP SAYING NO!

One of the biggest mistakes that people make when training their dogs is saying NO without giving the dog an explanation of some type. Dogs, much like children, will become confused with a simple command of NO! Here’s what you should do instead. If your dog is stealing the cat’s food, tell him NO and then gently guide him to his own food dish. Or, if your dog is chewing on a table leg tell him NO and give him rawhide or another toy on which he can chew. Once your dog begins to actually use the new behavior, reward him with treats, toys and praise.

5. BE KIND AND GENTLE FOR BEST RESULTS. 

If you're a dog owner who constantly punishes his or her dog for bad behaviors is bound to be a lot less successful than an owner who is gentle and kind, rewarding his or her dog for acceptable behaviors. Consider offering your dog plenty of praise, and be gentle when redirecting his attention from a bad behavior to one that is more acceptable to you.

6. USE THE ONE COMMAND RULE. 

Only give your dog each command at a time. If you want your dog to come, tell him COME! if you want him to sit, just say SIT! If your dog decides to ignore the command the first time, gently place him into the sit position and then praise him or give him a treat. Do this with every command, so that your dog doesn’t think that your commands are optional. Stick to the one command rule, and your dog will quickly learn to take your commands seriously.

7. ALWAYS ENFORCE YOUR COMMANDS.

If you give commands, but do not enforce them, your dog will learn that there is no reason to listen to you. On the other hand, if you back up your commands with reinforcement he will quickly learn that you mean business. For example, if you tell your dog to sit and he ignores you, gently push him into the desired position and praise him. Always praise good behavior as a means of enforcing your commands.

8. CLEARLY DEFINE YOUR COMMANDS. 

If you expect your dog to follow commands, then it is imperative that he understands what it is that you want him to do. For example, if you are trying to teach him to sit you will only confuse him if one time you use the command SIT and the next time SIT DOWN. If he’s confused he’ll most likely just ignore you. And this can lead to a vicious cycle. So, pay attention to the commands you are teaching and don’t confuse your dog by being inconsistent.

 

9. TEACH YOUR DOG TO READ YOUR TONE. Tone is just as important as the actual command that you are giving. Therefore, try to always use a consistent tone when issuing a command. Yelling a command will be less effective than just using a firm and authoritative tone. Pick a tone, and stick with it. Your dog will begin to recognize that tone, and respond to what you are telling him more effectively.

10.  ANALYZE STUBBORNNESS.

If you find that your dog is stubborn and does not want to listen to your commands, there may be a simple explanation. Look for signs to see whether you are giving commands that your dog understands, whether your dog knows what to do when they hear a certain command and whether the command is creating an uncomfortable feeling in your dog. Most likely, you need to simply repeat training for a specific command and make your dog feel more comfortable through rewards and praise.

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4 Tips To Make Your Dog Grow Big/Muscles

Do you look at your dog and see the breed potential going to waste?

Every dog lover/owner love to see his/her dog grow big i mean very big not minding what breed it is. A friend asked me sometime ago bro, can my German shepherd grow as big as a Caucasian? Hell no! It can't German shepherds are actually medium breed dogs and can grow from 60–65 cm (24–26 in), Caucasians are Large breed dogs can grow from

72–90 cm (28–35 in) so the difference is clear. 

So many dog owners see some insanely muscular dogs on the internet and dream of making their own dogs look the same not knowing the Secrets behide those muscular bodies. I wish to say to many of you that want your dogs to become very big to consider many other factors that might hinder your expectations like the genetic makeup of your pets and their breeds. You need to know the standard size of the dog you own before you buy. So many buy mixed breeds with unpredictable growth pattern and start to expect massive growth.

Here are Four(4) tips I've listed out that could help make your dog grow big/muscles.

1. A GOOD DOG FOOD DIET.

The first potential culprit is a poor-quality dog food.

Inferior dog foods will hold your dog’s development back, so make sure the dog food you choose is loaded with protein, natural meats, and healthy ingredients.

Avoid ingredients like corn-based byproducts and unnamed meats, as they add little nutritional value. Whole meats are always better than “parts” or byproducts.

A nutritious, balanced diet is essential to keeping your dog healthy. Learn what you should be feeding your dog at every stage of its life.

    2. DOG SUPPLEMENTS

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Most provided dog food doesn't have all the nutrients dogs need to grow/develop muscle.

If you feel or you're worried that your dog isn’t getting adequate nutrition, look for a product designed to supplement vitamins, proteins, amino acids, and minerals that your dog may lack.

These supplements should be based on real nutrient facts that are clearly stated on the label.

If you need your dog to be muscular Bully max is a go ahead, it has all the benefits of full label disclosure.

   3. REGULAR DALIY EXERCISE

Oh yeah! A regular daily exercise, without physical activity, your dog will become bored, frustrated, unhealthy, loss weight and may have destructive behavior.

But before you begin a dog exercise program, i would advice you visit your veterinarian for a health check. Your vet can recommend an exercise plan that is appropriate for your dog's age, breed and condition. Exercise needs are based on a dog’s age, breed, size and overall health. However, it is generally recommended dogs spend between 30 minutes to two hours being active every day—and not just on the weekends.

   4.   DEWORM YOUR PET

Worms cause many dog health problems can even delay a dogs growth if not treated. They steal much-needed nutrients and can lead to conditions including: intestinal problems like diarrhoea

anaemia, skin issues, and may lead to death. Deworming your dog is very important and you shouldn't joke about it.

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