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Plott - a breed apart!

Bred for generations as a bear and coon dog, the Plott's first nature is to sniff up a cold trail and follow it to the end. Yet the Plott makes the transition to family dog with ease, being eager to please and loyal. Plott’s are easy to train and have a fair amount of energy. It’s usually quite shy around other animals and people. They are very good watch dogs and even better protectors. Plott’s do not need a lot of coat care. Make sure to have a nice, fenced in yard. They enjoy swimming.

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Holiday Stockings - Now Available!

Christmas is upon us again. Not in the mood for fighting the crowds at the mall? Especially the pet stores?

This holiday we've made something special for man's (and woman's) best friend, our ever loyal, needy, whiny four legged kids.

Dog Cheap Sleeps has taken dog beds to a new venture, we have created dog Christmas stockings from durable, soft, cleanable vinyl. The same vinyl we use for our dog bed waterproof covers. These Christmas stockings will last for a lifetime, simply wipe off with a sponge and put away until next year.

We have three sizes to offer, small, for the little guys, medium for the not so little guys, and huge for those over the top big dogs. You will have a choice of size and color to best suit your dog (or home decor).

Have a great and safe Holiday.

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Lhasa Apso

The Lhasa Apso is a small, hardy little dog. This is a hardy dog with a friendly, assertive, manner. Intelligent and lively, it makes a good pet. Lhasa Apsos are spirited and devoted little dogs, which are affectionate with their masters. They can be very obedient to their masters. This breed responds to motivational training. They have a keen sense of hearing, and make good watch dogs. Sadly this little dog often falls into Small Dog Syndrome, a human induced behavior, where the dog thinks he is pack leader to humans. This causes many varying degrees of negative behaviors to come out in the dog. They become suspicious of strangers, and may not tolerate children. They will become willful with a loud persistent bark, as they try and get THEIR humans to listen to them. These negative behaviors are NOT traits of the Lhasa Apso, they are human induced behaviors, resulting from the dog not being treated like the canine species it is. It makes a fine apartment dog. It is not suited for outdoor living. The long coat needs brushing and combing every other day. When the coat is full, they need to be brushed about once a day to keep their coats from matting. Some owners opt to cut the coats short for easier grooming. And even though it has a lot of hair, it does not shed very much at all.

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How can I help my dog become more social?

It’s important to expose your dog to as many social situations as possible early in life. Then to continue well into adulthood, these experiences will let your dog know he can confidently handle any social situation with other people or animals.

It is unfortunate when a dog isn’t able to have these social situations early in life and then develops a fear of unknown people or other animals. Dogs are easily conditioned and they build associations based on your cues as much as they do with actual situations. Your reaction (yelling, taking the dog out of the situation) to your dogs unwanted social behaviors (aggression, barking, growling, or retreating) can actually reinforce the dog’s fears and insecurity and enable the unwanted behavior to continue.

A way to reorient your dog socially if he’s grown fearful of other animals or people is to associate something he really enjoys with the uncomfortable social situation. Give your dog his favorite toy, a bone, or a treat when you are about to encounter people or other animals that may trigger his unwanted social behaviors.

If your have a very challenging time socializing your dog on your own, it’s wise to consult a dog behavior specialist or trainer for some help. A well-adjusted dog makes your life easier and it is a lot easier to include your best friend in activities when he’s comfortable with social situations.

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Resources: http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/DogTip_SocializationAdultDog.php